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Writer: Phil D'Abbraccio

Syracuse plans to spread carries throughout deep running back unit

Even without Jerome Smith, Syracuse expects its running backs group to be versatile and deep enough to do its job in 2014. Read More »

August 25, 2014 at 2:00 am

Syracuse to host Cornell in Carrier Dome on New Year's Eve

Syracuse will host Cornell in the Carrier Dome on New Year's Eve, SU announced Friday morning. Read More »

August 22, 2014 at 11:32 am

Defensive linemen hit the sleds and other defensive observations from Tuesday's practice

The Syracuse defensive linemen went at the sleds during open practice Tuesday afternoon. Read More »

August 19, 2014 at 6:08 pm

Syracuse players elect Hickey, Lynch, Gulley, Rodgers 2014 team captains

The Syracuse players voted for their captains Sunday night, head coach Scott Shafer said, and the winners were Cam Lynch, Sean Hickey, Sam Rodgers and Prince-Tyson Gulley. Read More »

August 18, 2014 at 8:31 pm

Linebackers work on staying low and other defensive observations from Syracuse's practice in the Carrier Dome

The linebackers used a chute during open practice on Monday and other observations from the Syracuse defense. Read More »

August 18, 2014 at 8:06 pm

Freshman safety Williams shines after colonel pumps up SU defense and other defensive observations at Fort Drum

Col. Dave Doyle of Fort Drum motivated the Syracuse defense and the group responded with a solid showing during Thursday's intra-squad scrimmage at Fort Drum. Read More »

August 14, 2014 at 10:37 pm

Video: Shafer addresses kids after Syracuse's youth clinic at Fort Drum

Here's what Scott Shafer had to say to the kids after Syracuse's youth clinic at Fort Drum on Thursday. Read More »

August 14, 2014 at 9:38 pm

Defensive backs emphasize red-zone defense and other defensive observations from the 2nd Fort Drum practice

The Syracuse secondary spent a good portion of Wednesday's open practice at Fort Drum working on red-zone defense. Read More »

August 13, 2014 at 9:03 pm

Syracuse enjoys team-building activities instructed by Fort Drum troops

Half the Syracuse roster went through marksmanship training, and the other half participated in various team-building activities. The drills tested the players’ athletic ability, memory, strength, and trust and communication among one another. Read More »

August 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

Upper-body injuries sideline Avant, Cooper; Broyld, Green fill in at H-back

With all H-back options from the depth chart unavailable, Ashton Broyld and Troy Green filled in at the position during Tuesday's practice at Fort Drum Read More »

August 12, 2014 at 7:47 pm

Syracuse defense takes in first practice at Fort Drum and other observations

The linebackers worked on fumble recoveries and tackling while the defensive backs worked on pass defense in Syracuse's first practice of the week at Fort Drum. Read More »

August 12, 2014 at 7:43 pm

Keita signs with Forum Horsens in Denmark

Former Syracuse center Baye Moussa Keita has joined the Forum Horsens, the professional Danish team announced on its website. Read More »

August 12, 2014 at 1:33 pm

Fort Drum trip holds greater meaning for Syracuse head coach Shafer

For the third year in a row, Syracuse is packing up training camp and moving it from Syracuse to Fort Drum, an army reservation located nearly 90 miles northeast up Interstate-81, for a few days. Read More »

August 11, 2014 at 4:50 pm

Shafer suspends safety Howard for violation of 'training rules'

Safety Naesean Howard has been suspended indefinitely for a violation of rules, head coach Scott Shafer announced Monday. Read More »

August 11, 2014 at 12:51 pm

Shafer expresses happiness with turnout at FanFest

As Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer expressed his satisfaction with how his players performed at Saturday’s FanFest, he made sure to address the turnout that came to watch his team play. Read More »

August 9, 2014 at 8:31 pm

Freshman linebackers impress and other defensive observations from Saturday's FanFest

Syracuse's freshman linebackers made their names known during Saturday's FanFest scrimmage, and other observations from the defensive standpoint. Read More »

August 9, 2014 at 7:25 pm

Shafer looks forward to practicing before Syracuse community at Saturday's FanFest

On Saturday, the entire Syracuse community can take a peak at SU's progress and head coach Scott Shafer said he can't wait to take the field. Read More »

August 8, 2014 at 10:16 pm

Shafer discusses minor injuries after Day 7

Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer gave injury updates on Kendall Moore, Joe Nassib and Ryan Sloan in his press conference Friday. Read More »

August 8, 2014 at 8:44 pm

Broyld runs second-team and other observations from Day 7 of training camp

Syracuse's leading receiver worked with the back-up offense Friday. That, and more detail from Day 7 of SU training camp. Read More »

August 8, 2014 at 7:18 pm

Ameen-Moore sheds weight in anticipation of increased role

With Jerome Smith departing for the NFL, senior Adonis Ameen-Moore is primed to provide Syracuse with a powerful punch. Read More »

August 8, 2014 at 12:31 pm

Shafer reacts to NCAA’s approval of autonomy for 5 power conferences

Scott Shafer had not read the report for the NCAA’s most recent ruling. But he knew enough about it to soften up for the programs that gave him a start. Read More »

August 7, 2014 at 8:36 pm

Palmer impresses offensive line coach Adam and other observations from Day 6 of training camp

George Morris II took some first-team reps at running back, Riley Dixon continued holding for Ryan Norton and other observations from Day 6 of training camp. Read More »

August 7, 2014 at 7:57 pm

Cornerback Nassib separates shoulder, out indefinitely

Syracuse cornerback Joe Nassib has a separated shoulder, head coach Scott Shafer said on Wednesday after the fifth day of training camp. Read More »

August 6, 2014 at 10:09 pm