Tag: Dino Babers
Dino Babers defends decision to go deep 3 times in Wake Forest loss
Syracuse led in the fourth quarter last weekend and had its last promising drive thwarted by three consecutive incompletions in the end zone. Wake Forest followed with 24 unanswered points. Read More »
After his pro career faded, former Syracuse defensive back Julian Whigham chases his journalism dreams
Whigham recorded 66 tackles in 43 games for Syracuse from 2012-15. After he got cut from two NFL teams, he is breaking into journalism as a graduate student and football reporter. Read More »
Stock Watch: Pierce and Neal up, defense and Butler down
Tight end Ravian Pierce shined in the first half, but a bad day and especially abysmal finish for the defense sunk SU. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse loses to Wake Forest, 64-43
The best sights from Syracuse's loss to Wake Forest Saturday. Read More »
Zack Mahoney's second-half struggles cost Syracuse in 64-43 loss to Wake Forest
Mahoney only found out he was going to be starting minutes before kickoff. Read More »
Dino Babers on Eric Dungey: ‘We’ll see about next week’
Syracuse's junior signal-caller did not play Saturday and his future status is unclear. Read More »
Syracuse defense shredded in 64-43 loss to Wake Forest
The defense allowed season-worst marks of 734 yards and 63 points as the Demon Deacons ran and passed all over the Orange. Read More »
Superlatives from Syracuse's 64-43 home loss to Wake Forest
A highlight, a lowlight, a stud and more from Syracuse's loss to Wake Forest. Read More »
Fan reactions to Syracuse's 64-43 loss to Wake Forest
See how fans reacted to Syracuse's loss to Wake Forest in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Vote for the player of the game and grade Syracuse after its 64-43 loss to Wake Forest
Vote in postgame polls after SU's loss to Wake Forest in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Cole Murphy breaks Syracuse's career field goals made record with his 58th make
Murphy is coming off a career-worst year a season ago, but was hitting 81 percent of his field goals coming into Saturday's game. Read More »
Syracuse football game day: What to know about the Wake Forest matchup
What you need to know to prepare for Saturday afternoon’s bout in the Dome. Read More »
How Syracuse’s inconsistent running backs still contribute
Syracuse aimed to run the ball better in 2017. Although results have been largely disappointing, the backs still play another role. Read More »
Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about Wake Forest
The Demon Deacons have five wins and will be looking to become bowl eligible on Saturday. Read More »
How Syracuse’s newest threat, the tight end, strengthens the offense
Syracuse’s tight end usage is at its highest level in five years, thanks largely to Ravian Pierce. The junior fortifies Syracuse’s passing attack and opens up the field for receivers out wide. Read More »
Syracuse’s weakness at cornerback a year ago now a strength thanks to Chris Fredrick and Scoop Bradshaw
The redshirt sophomore and true sophomore won their jobs over the summer over more experienced players. Read More »
Syracuse football injury report: Dungey questionable, DL Black out
Quarterback Eric Dungey was seen after the Florida State game with a boot on his foot. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to narrowly beat Wake Forest Saturday
Both teams are coming off road losses — SU dropped a game at Florida State, 27-24, and Wake Forest lost to No. 3 Notre Dame by 11. Read More »
Beat writer Q&A: Conor O’Neill of the Winston-Salem Journal breaks down the Demon Deacons
An expert on the Demon Deacons explains why WFU has played so well this season and predicts a high-scoring affair Saturday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Syracuse is much improved from a year ago, but Wake Forest is, too
Both Wake Forest and Syracuse have faced brutal schedules against top teams on the road, yet neither has gotten blown out all year. Read More »
With Syracuse’s secondary depleted due to injury, Rodney Williams steps back into his old role
The redshirt junior said he took the same approach to practice, whether he would be playing or not, to prepare him for the moment. Read More »
Babers: Syracuse quarterback Dungey will be 'ready to go' against Wake Forest
Syracuse's junior quarterback missed three series in Saturday's loss to Florida State and wore a boot after the game. Read More »
Stock watch: Eric Dungey up, Cole Murphy down
In this week’s stock watch, Eric Dungey battles through an injury and Cole Murphy’s road struggles return at the worst time. Read More »
What we learned from Syracuse’s 27-24 loss at Florida State
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers doesn't regret going for a touchdown when a field goal would've ultimately tied the game, and he's "good" with kicker Cole Murphy, who missed a game-tying try at the end. Read More »