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 »
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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Syracuse tries to give back to troops in Fort Drum stay
FORT DRUM, N.Y. — As much as head coach Scott Shafer praises the troops at Fort Drum for how they influence his Syracuse program, the… Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
