Tag: football
Q&A: Mayo Clinic doctor advises about myocarditis risk for athletes
Myocarditis, or the inflammation of the heart, has been linked to COVID-19 and was a primary reason for the Big Ten's cancellation of football. Read More »
Syracuse’s new 3-3-5 defense, explained
Syracuse hired Tony White to implement 3-3-5 defense, a scheme built to combat the spread offenses of modern football. Read More »
Dino Babers details SU football's team meetings about Jacob Blake
SU football met twice to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake by a police officer in in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Read More »
Emerman: Athletes are worried about traveling. Maybe we should be, too.
We need to realize the inherent risk of Syracuse athletes traveling to play football. Read More »
Dabbundo: SU’s bubble, football plan challenges reality of NCAA amateurism
Many of the Orange’s concerns about playing football in 2020 have faded. But that comfort shouldn’t take away from college football's underlying truths. Read More »
Roundtable: Beat writers express concern about weak offensive line
Football beat writers discuss pressing questions about Syracuse football and the 2020 fall season. Read More »
Data breakdown: Syracuse’s defensive strain, exceptional special teams
Syracuse football's defense struggled in 2019. Since then, newly hired defensive coordinator, Tony White aims to change the narrative with a 3-3-5 defense. Read More »
Syracuse safety Andre Cisco named preseason All-American
Syracuse safety Andre Cisco was named to the preseason All-American first team on Tuesday. Read More »
Data breakdown: Syracuse’s offensive struggles, underused tight ends
Here are five stats that break down Syracuse’s all-around offensive struggles in 2019, while previewing a potential 2020 season. Read More »
Syracuse ‘behind’ in preparation for season opener against North Carolina
With the season still set to begin against UNC on Sept. 12, head coach Dino Babers said the Orange are behind in preparation. Read More »
NCAA Board of Directors approves eligibility protection for fall athletes
Regardless of when the 2020 season takes place, or how many games they appear in, fall sports athletes will have an extra year of eligibility. Read More »
Camp Notes: Football players react to large Quad gathering
After seeing the videos from the Quad, Kingsley Jonathan hopes his teammates take as many online classes as possible. Read More »
Camp Notes: Airon Servais discusses concern over myocarditis, Liberty game
Servais, a redshirt senior offensive lineman, spoke to multiple cardiologists before opting into the 2020 season, he said. Read More »
Camp Notes: Dino Babers awaits opt-out decisions from multiple players
The Orange have had one football player opt-out since the preseason began, but head coach Dino Babers says others are pending. Read More »
Storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season
Syracuse has successfully managed to keep COVID-19 infection rates low among athletes. Three storylines to follow as Syracuse football gears up for an unusual season. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Unmasking fall sports, living in the NBA bubble
This week's D.O. Sportscast features Mark Medina from the NBA bubble, Matthew Gutierrez on SU football and basketball and more. Read More »
Syracuse football sits out 3rd day of training camp over testing concerns
Thursday marks the third time that SU has chosen not to participate in training camp due to coronavirus-related concerns. Read More »
Camp Notes: Key defenders talk COVID-19 concerns, 3-3-5 defense
Josh Black and Trill Williams largely struck a cautiously optimistic tone with the season-opener a month away. Read More »
Recent COVID-19 test results come back negative for athletes
Syracuse hasn’t released specific COVID-19 test results for its football team, yet head coach Dino Babers has insisted the university has set a standard with its protocol. Read More »
Camp Notes: Tommy DeVito, Chris Elmore detail decision to not opt out
Elmore, a senior defensive lineman and tight end for Syracuse, struggled with the decision to either opt out or play during the 2020 season. Read More »
Camp Notes: With season in doubt, Babers insists SU prepares to play
Despite the prospects of a fall college football season dwindling, Dino Babers said on Monday that the ACC is on as scheduled. Read More »
Syracuse players reportedly sit out practices with concerns over COVID-19
Thursday was supposed to be Syracuse’s first day of training camp. Read More »
Camp Notes: Syracuse begins training camp, navigates around COVID-19
Syracuse and Dino Babers didn't find out the football team's tentative 2020 schedule until hours before the first training camp practice started. Read More »
Cooper Dawson becomes first Syracuse football player to opt-out of season
SU will honor the scholarship of any athlete who isn’t comfortable playing because of the pandemic. Read More »