Tag: Floyd Little
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 »
Remembering Syracuse football great Floyd Little, who died at 78
Three-time All-American running back Floyd Little died Friday after being diagnosed with cancer in May. Read More »
Hall of Fame running back Floyd Little diagnosed with cancer
Little was a three-time All-American with the Orange, following in the steps of Jim Brown and Ernie Davis to wear No. 44 as an SU running back. Read More »
4 Syracuse University traditions to teach your family this weekend
As Family Weekend approaches, here’s a list of four traditions you and your family can embrace with all of the events offered. Read More »
Syracuse local criticizes lack of attendance at football game
Syracuse local calls on university to step up athletic branding to boost game attendance. Read More »
Syracuse football legend Floyd Little to reportedly leave SU's athletic department in June
NFL Hall of Famer Floyd Little will reportedly leave SU in June. He served as a special assistant to the athletic director. Read More »
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Professor. CEO. Philanthropist. Jeff Rubin is many things, but first and foremost he is a Syracuse fan. Through his business SIDEARM Sports and his philanthropy, Rubin has built an SU legacy. Read More »
4 honorary degrees will be awarded at Syracuse University 2016 commencement
Receiving the honorary degrees will be Kevin Bell, Floyd Little, Donald Newhouse and Tobias Wolff, according to an SU News release. Read More »
Syracuse makes hiring of Dino Babers official in press release
Syracuse made the hiring of Dino Babers official on Saturday afternoon. Read statements from Babers, Mark Coyle, Kent Syverud and Floyd Little. Read More »
Schneidman: Scott Shafer's human side should be highlighted in aftermath of firing
Scott Shafer has an admirable human side, and that should be highlighted even in the aftermath of his firing. Read More »
Floyd Little stands by decision to fire Shafer, provides insight into coaching search
Floyd Little said he supports the decision to fire of Scott Shafer after Syracuse's win over Boston College. Director of Athletics and Chancellor Kent Syverud have already started SU's coaching search. Read More »
Statues of former SU legends Jim Brown, Floyd Little and Ernie Davis unveiled at new Plaza 44
Statues of former Syracuse greats Jim Brown, Floyd Little and Ernie Davis were unveiled on Saturday outside the Ensley Athletic Facility. Read More »
Floyd Little to be honored with No. 44 statue: 'That's huge for me'
Floyd Little will be honored with a state at the No. 44 Plaza Ceremony on Saturday. He has only gotten a glimpse of the statue so far. Read More »
Floyd Little on No. 44: Jordan Fredericks has the potential to wear it
Floyd Little spoke with The Daily Orange on Monday. He spoke about the future of No. 44. Read More »
Week in Sports: Bernie Fine case resurfaces, former SU runner battles leukemia and a 5-star football recruit visits
In a busy week for Syracuse athletics, a 5-star tight end recruit narrows his choices to Syracuse and Pittsburgh, new allegations are made against Bernie Fine and a former SU runner battles leukemia. Read More »
Floyd Little thrives in all-encompassing role for Syracuse administration
Floyd Little does a little bit of everything at Syracuse. The Hall of Famer helps with recruiting and eased the transition with other members of the administration over the summer. Read More »
Floyd Little on No. 44: 'My grandson is going to be wearing that number'
Floyd Little said his grandson will wear No. 44 at Syracuse. There was a lot of confusion surrounding the number over the summer. Read More »
Leonard Fournette: 'Syracuse started Running Back U'
LSU sophomore running back Leonard Fournette paid homage to former Syracuse greats Floyd Little, Ernie Davis and Jim Brown before Saturday's matchup with SU. Read More »
Syracuse football recruiting: Moe Neal discusses decision and Floyd Little's influence
Moe Neal said Syracuse felt at home when he visited on July 16 and that's why he verbally committed to SU over Wake Forest on Saturday. Read More »
Scott Shafer tells 'story' of No. 44 at ACC Media Day
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer discussed his feelings on Tuesday about No. 44 and its historic place within the SU football program. Read More »
Jim Brown on No. 44: 'I didn't exactly endorse it'
Syracuse football legend Jim Brown said he did not give his blessing to restore the number 44, despite Syracuse athletics saying that he did. Read More »
Storify: Syracuse community reacts to the return of No. 44
The SU community expressed mixed opinions on social media about the restoration of the number 44. SU interim athletic director Pete Sala made the announcement Tuesday. Read More »
