Tag: John Wildhack
Syverud speaks to ESPN, discusses ‘Think Tank’ to reshape college sports
Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud spoke to ESPN’s Pete Thamel about his involvement with a “Think Tank” trying to come up with a solution for the ever-changing collegiate athletic landscape. Read More »
SU Athletics announces new re-seating plan for JMA Wireless Dome
Syracuse Athletics officially announced a new re-seating plan for the JMA Wireless Dome Wednesday, including available ticket pricing and seat maps for new chairback seats. The project is set to be completed by the 2024 football season. Read More »
Syracuse Athletics launches Orange United NIL collective
Syracuse University Athletics announced the official launch of Orange United, the university’s name, image and likeness fund that players can use while attending the university. Read More »
Notebook: John Wildhack talks NIL, Adrian Autry transition at year-end press conference
Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack adressed the media in his end of year press conference on Tuesday, discussing a wide range of topics concerning SU Athletics. Read More »
SU women’s head basketball coach emphasizes women empowerment at conference
Legette-Jack also stressed the importance of celebrating wins. She joked with the crowd that she would do a cartwheel after her first win at SU. Read More »
Rob McClanaghan impassions SU athletes with talks about mental health
McClanaghan along with two current SU athletes shared their experiences on dealing with mental health. Read More »
SU announces $150 million initiative for Manley Field House renovations
John A. Lally, a former Syracuse lineman, and his wife donated $25 million to begin the transformation of Manley Field House Read More »
SU running back Sean Tucker should wear No. 44 next season
If Sean Tucker were to wear No. 44 for the Orange next year, the football program would benefit by bridging the gap between generations of fans. Read More »
Syracuse and the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference agree to 10-year alliance
SU Athletics announced an alliance with the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference, which consists of eight historically black colleges and universities. Read More »
John Wildhack discusses Hillsman allegations, Carrier Dome COVID-19 protocols
John Wildhack said he “didn’t know anything at the time” about the allegations of harassment and bullying against Quentin Hillsman. Read More »
Former student sues SU for negligence, indifference in Chase Scanlan case
A former Syracuse University student is suing the university and two of its officials, claiming they were “deliberately indifferent," although SU responded that "nothing could be further from the truth.” Read More »
John Wildhack talks new hires, Carrier Dome capacity limits at press conference
John Wildhack announced Syracuse's newest lacrosse coach and discussed Jim Boeheim's future during a press conference Tuesday. Read More »
Desko retires after 46 years, Gait becomes SU men’s lacrosse head coach
Men's lacrosse head coach John Desko announced his retirement Monday, and Syracuse named women's lacrosse coach Gary Gait as his successor. Read More »
SU athletes to hold Black Lives Matter march on campus Wednesday
The march will include guest speakers from multiple sports and a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by former track athlete Chevis Armstead. Read More »
Rivera: My athletic success goes unrecognized until SU retires a woman’s jersey
In refusing to recognize female athletes' accomplishments, Syracuse is degrading women's sports. Read More »
Wildhack: Athletes hosted maskless party of 50+ people amid campus cluster
In an email, Syracuse Director of Athletics John Wildhack scolded SU athletes for hosting a party of over 50 people on Saturday. Read More »
John Wildhack discusses plan for fans in Carrier Dome in 2021
Syracuse’s Athletic Director John Wildhack said the general public likely wouldn’t return to the Dome until lacrosse season. Read More »
Black Oranges, led by former athletes, becomes a blueprint for social change
Black Oranges, which has around 360 members, is on an SU task force implemented by Associate Athletic Director for Diversity and Culture Salatha Willis. Read More »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read More »
Without fans in the Dome, local restaurants, businesses adapt on game days
Without fans in the Carrier Dome, local businesses like Varsity Pizza and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que who rely on game day revenue are faced with challenges. Read More »
All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says
In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read More »
John Wildhack has brought stability to SU in 4 years, reporters say
“Wildhack is just steady,” Brent Axe said of the SU athletic director's tenure. “He's been right down the middle. Nothing too controversial either way, done his job well.” Read More »
Current and former SU athletes react to police shooting of Jacob Blake
Several major sports leagues boycotted games yesterday in response to the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Read More »
SU teams still ‘on path to compete this fall,’ John Wildhack says
Wildhack offered a sense of cautious optimism throughout his press conference Tuesday. Read More »