Writer: Anthony Alandt
Dino Babers 'enjoyed' watching defensive film after Louisville win
Head coach Dino Babers “enjoyed” watching the Louisville game film over the last two days. Read More »
'The Fine Mess' tailgate sells their rights to 'under the radar' player Enrique Cruz
"The Fine Mess" tailgate sold its naming rights to Enrique Cruz as part of an NIL deal. The longstanding tailgate wanted an "under the radar" player. Read More »
The next day: Despite doubts, SU’s defense showed up against Malik Cunningham
Syracuse limited Louisville’s Malik Cunningham to just 152 passing yards and forced two interceptions. Read More »
Balanced offense aids strong passing in 31-7 win over Louisville
Syracuse backed up its "pass-centric" mentality from training camp, while still also setting up plenty of plays for Sean Tucker in the home-opening win. Read More »
Observations from SU vs. Louisville: Cunningham neutralized, 'pass-centric' works
The new offense implemented by Robert Anae and Jason scored 31 points in the opening win of the year against the Cardinals. Read More »
UNEXPECTED: Sean Tucker took an unplanned youth football path on his way to All-American status
Playing defensive back against top talent across the country helped Sean Tucker craft himself into the running back he is today. Read More »
ORANGE OVERHAUL: Robert Anae, Jason Beck lead updated offensive approach in 1st season
From rub routes to incorporating an otherwise unused tight end room, Anae and Beck have quickly transformed the makeup of the Orange’s offense. Read More »
Deep Syracuse secondary looks to build on 2021 season
SU head coach Dino Babers said he had the hardest time determining the depth chart for the secondary, which features Garrett Williams and Duce Chestnut. Read More »
Steve Mahar Jr ‘grew up so much’ after his father’s passing
Steve Mahar Jr. used to go to SU football games with his father. Now, two years after his dad's passing, the tight end is stepping up to the plate. Read More »
Francis Conole, Brandon Williams win Democratic, Republican primaries
The Associated Press called the election for Williams at 10:26 p.m. Syracuse.com then called the race for Conole at 10:58 p.m. Read More »
'Pass-centric' offense tests secondary, defensive line through training camp
The secondary led by experienced veterans Duce Chestnut and Garrett Williams were challenged by the new offense implemented by Robert Anae and Jason Beck. Read More »
Syracuse cycles through 3 goalkeepers in 6-0 blowout loss to UConn
After Micaela Walsh suffered an abdominal contusion, Sierra Giorgio replaced her and allowed five goals. Read More »
SU football training camp blog 2022: Punter competition continues, Andre Szmyt works on kickoffs, field goals
Syracuse's punters are trying to rebound from a poor season that saw James Williams finish with the worst average punting yards in the ACC. Read More »
Takeaways from Syracuse's 1st training camp press conference
Sean Tucker referenced a more pass-centered offensive approach, and Dino Babers called the defensive line "full of energy." Read More »
Boeheim's Army unable to fill void left by injured Tyler Ennis in 81-74 loss
With Tyler Ennis and two other players injured, Boeheim's Army couldn’t replicate the defensive success from their first round game, falling to The Nerd Team. Read More »
Observations from The Nerd Team's 81-74 upset of No. 1 Boeheim's Army: shooting struggles, poor perimeter defense
Boeheim's Army shot 23% from beyond the arc while conceding 16 3-pointers in their second round loss to The Nerd Team. Read More »
'Inside out' play, improvements from field propel Boeheim's Army over India Rising 90-62
Boeheim’s Army opened their 2022 TBT season with 44 points in the paint during their blowout win over India Rising. Read More »
'Disrespected' Boeheim's Army looks to repeat with retooled roster
After adding alumni like Jimmy Boeheim, Tyler Ennis and Marek Dolezaj, Boeheim's Army will try to blend old and new for a second straight championship. Read More »
Former Syracuse forward Eboni Walker transfers to Ohio State
The forward only played six games with SU following a season-ending injury in November. Read More »
Former Syracuse guard Jayla Thornton transfers to George Washington after 1 season
After appearing in just five games last season, Jayla Thornton announced she will spend her sixth and final year at George Washington. Read More »
Duck: Anthony Alandt
Asst. copy editor | Spring 2021; Asst. digital editor | Fall 2021; Digital Managing Editor | Spring 2022 Read More »
Felisha Legette-Jack steps into head coach position with lofty expectations
Legette-Jack led Buffalo, a mediocre mid-major program, to four NCAA Tournament appearances. Now she comes with expectations to do it at SU. Read More »
A look into Dyaisha Fair's decision to transfer to Syracuse
Dyaisha Fair spoke with The D.O. a day after announcing her decision to transfer to play at Syracuse under her former coach, Felisha Legette-Jack. Read More »
Former Buffalo guard Dyaisha Fair transfers to Syracuse
Dyaisha Fair will become the fourth former player under Felisha Legette-Jack to follow her from Buffalo to the Orange. Read More »