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Syracuse readies for No. 5 Cincinnati

2009-10-27T06:16:00Z

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Doug Marrone doesn't have much time to think about the emergence of the Orange's run game. He's already thinking about playing fifth-ranked Cincinnati.

"You look at the first two quarters of their scoring. You're talking about a team that's putting up close to 200 points in the first half," Marrone said Monday of the Bearcats, who have outscored their seven opponents 183-59 in the first half. "Now, all of a sudden you have to become somewhat one-dimensional in how you approach it. I'm not taking anything away from their defense. They do a nice job."

So, too, did the newest version of the Orange's ever-shifting offensive line in Syracuse's 28-14 home victory over Akron on Saturday. Syracuse had four new starters — Josh White and Andrew Tiller on the left side, and Adam Roster and Jonathan Meldrum, who started last season, on the right. Ryan Bartholomew was at center for the second straight game in place of injured Jim McKenzie.

Result? Delone Carter rushed for a career-high 170 yards and three TDs as the Orange (3-4, 0-2 Big East) outgained Akron 234-0 on the ground. Syracuse averaged 5.1 yards per carry to boost its season mark by a half-yard — to 3.4 per carry.

Marrone said he thought there was good chemistry with the new unit, which will remain intact for the Bearcats (7-0, 3-0).

"It (running the ball) is another way, another avenue that you have to win football games," Marrone said. "I think it's very hard to win games if you don't have it. And to be able to go and have two players start for the first time in a year on the offensive line, handle some adversity during the game and come back and fight, and Carter to run the way he did ... is something that's encouraging."

Still, Bartholomew had several errant snaps against Akron, including one that sailed over the head of quarterback Greg Paulus. Marrone said Bartholomew would get extra work this week to correct whatever flaw he has in delivering the ball cleanly when the Orange are lined up in shotgun and spread formations.

"There's a lot of little issues that go into it," Marrone said. "It is a concern."

Also on the plus side was the performance of Paulus, who finished 12 of 17 for 105 yards and one touchdown and did not commit a turnover. Paulus also picked up that errant third-quarter snap on the run and threw it away to prevent lost yardage on third down at the Akron 40. McKenzie snapped the ball over Paulus' head on the first play from scrimmage this season, and it resulted in a turnover that quickly led to a touchdown by Minnesota.

"Greg did a nice job of no interceptions, managed it very well," Marrone said. "He made some good decisions that don't get really talked about. Ball snapped over his head again, here he goes, picks it up and throws it out of bounds. He saved us X amount of yards there."

Syracuse had to alter its game plan somewhat against Akron because standout wideout Mike Williams was suspended for one game for violating team rules. Marrone said Williams will be back in the lineup against Cincinnati.

Notes: Syracuse held Akron to zero yards rushing, the best performance by the Orange since they held Florida to minus-17 yards in 1991. SU's run defense is tied for sixth in the nation at 83.43 yards allowed per game. No opposing running back has gained 100 yards in the first seven games. ... Syracuse is 15-2 on Halloween, including seven shutouts.

Source: Newsday

Zips lose fifth straight in Syracuse

2009-10-27T06:13:00Z

The University of Akron football team's second trip to Syracuse didn't go as swimmingly as its first.

The Zips fell to the Syracuse University Orangemen 28-14 on Oct. 24.

The loss marked the Zips' fifth in a row and sixth overall. They are now 1-6 on the season.

The Orange improved to 3-4 on the season.

"Obviously, this was disappointing," Zips head coach J.D. Brookhart said.

"There were tough mistakes and tough lessons on a young quarterback."

Zips freshman quarterback Patrick Nicely made his second start completing 16 of 25 passes for 191 yards, one touchdown and five sacks.

"Everyday he gets better and matures," Zips senior wide receiver and defensive back Andre Jones said. "He is making his reads and making the shifts."

Jones was the recipient of Nicely's only touchdown pass and led the team with 90 yards receiving.

Jones touchdown reception was his first on the season and the team's first since week two of the season.

The Zips were plagued by missed opportunities in the kicking game.

UA junior kicker Branko Rogovic missed a 51 yard and a 29 yard field goal to halt two Zips drives.

"There were missed opportunities, whether it was turnovers or missed field goals," Jones said. "Those are plays you have to capitalize on, and it is hard to win a game when you don't. When we get turnovers, we need to capitalize."

The Orange were led on the offensive side of the ball by senior running back Delone Carter who rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns.

"Their kids are playing hard, and they do a great job at run defense," Brookhart said. "We were not very effective in that area today, and a lot of their opponents haven't been."

Former Duke University point guard Greg Paulus also completed a touchdown pass to Marcus Sales to add to the Orange offensive attack.

Paulus completed 12 of 17 passes for 105 yards on the day.

Brookhart said that he believes there is still a lot of the season left to be played.

"From here, we need to continue to rally the troops," Brookharts said. "We had guys who have been playing receiver who had to go jump in at corner.

"We had guys that hadn't been taking reps with special that had to play there today. It was difficult, but this is a resilient group. We're going to get back to MAC play, and we have five more opportunities there."

Source: The Buchtelite

Fab Melo could rekindle Syracuse University hoop dreams

2009-08-08T22:49:00Z

Carmelo Anthony brought Syracuse University its only national basketball championship in 2003 after spending only one year at the school. Not too many fans begrudged Anthony his decision to enter the National Basketball Association, where he has become a major star. But it sure hurt to see him go.

That Melo will never play at SU again, of course. But how about another?

News that Coach Jim Boeheim has snagged a blue-chip recruit with the unlikely nickname of Fab Melo -- for Fabricio de Melo -- should quicken the hearts of diehard and casual fans alike. And it's not just a name. The Brazilian native, who will join the Orange for the 2010-11 season, is 7 feet tall and ranked by one rating service as the No. 5 player in his class. It is a double victory for SU, as it also prevents de Melo from following through on interest from Big East rivals Connecticut and Louisville.

It all bodes well for some exciting winters ahead in Central New York.

Now, if we can only find a Fab G-Mac somewhere ...

http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2009/08/fab_melo_could_rekindle_syracu.html

Syracuse University All Sports Team Video

2009-08-08T22:44:00Z

Syracuse University 2009-2010 Football Schedule

2009-08-08T22:37:00Z

Sat, Sep 5    Minnesota     12:00 p.m.   Syracuse
Sat, Sep 12   Penn State    12:00 p.m.   at State College, Pa.
Sat, Sep 19   Northwestern TBA          Syracuse
Sat, Sep 26   Maine         TBA    Syracuse
Sat, Oct 3    South Florida 12:00 p.m.    Syracuse
Sat, Oct 10   West Virginia TBA    Syracuse
Sat, Oct 24   Akron         TBA    Syracuse
Sat, Oct 31   Cincinnati    TBA    Syracuse
Sat, Nov 7    Pittsburgh    TBA    at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Sat, Nov 14   Louisville    12:00 p.m.     at Louisville, Ky.
Sat, Nov 21   Rutgers         TBA    Syracuse
Sat, Nov 28   Connecticut   12:00 p.m.     at East Hartford, Conn.

Syracuse Coaches and Teams Twitter Profiles

2009-08-08T22:31:00Z

Follow your favorite Syracuse teams on Twitter:

Rob Murphy (Men's Basketball Assistant Coach)
Wallace King (Softball Assistant Coach)
SU Volleyball (Syracuse Women's Volleyball)
Kris Sanford (Syracuse Women's Rowing Head Coach)
Quentin Hillsman (Women's Basketball Head Coach)
Mary McKissack-Grimes (Women's Basketball Assistant Coach)
SU Field Hockey (Syracuse Women's Field Hockey)
Enoch Borozinski (Syracuse Assistant Track and Field Coach)

Syracuse Lacrosse Team National Championship Music Video 2009

2009-08-08T22:30:00Z

Syracuse Athletic Director Interview 2008-2009 Season Review

2009-08-08T22:25:00Z

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2009-01-28T02:19:45Z

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