Tag: Syracuse athletics
The SU alum behind the old Carrier Dome roof sales
Through his company, CollectibleXchange, Brandon Steiner sells and auctions Syracuse memorabilia. Read More »
Rivera: My athletic success goes unrecognized until SU retires a woman’s jersey
In refusing to recognize female athletes' accomplishments, Syracuse is degrading women's sports. Read More »
Syracuse's plan to return fans to Carrier Dome not yet approved
New York state has not yet approved Syracuse's plan to return fans to the Carrier Dome. Read More »
John Wildhack discusses plan for fans in Carrier Dome in 2021
Syracuse’s Athletic Director John Wildhack said the general public likely wouldn’t return to the Dome until lacrosse season. Read More »
ACC releases scheduling guidelines for sports this spring
Fall Olympic sports will continue competition during the spring, in addition to regular spring sports. Read More »
The stats that defined each Syracuse fall sports team’s 2020 season
After an unprecedented fall season, we take a look at the most telling statistics from each team this season. Read More »
SU increased inclusion for LGBTQ players. But there's still work to do.
Syracuse received an 85/100 on the Athlete Equality Index measuring LGBTQ inclusion in athletics. Read More »
Carrier Dome renovations make events accessible to fans with disabilities
The Carrier Dome is undergoing renovations to create a more accessible venue. Read More »
Wildhack family pledges $1 million to SU athletics program
The Wildhacks want their donation to enhance the college athlete experience and expand their academic support center. Read More »
Without fans in the Dome, local restaurants, businesses adapt on game days
Without fans in the Carrier Dome, local businesses like Varsity Pizza and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que who rely on game day revenue are faced with challenges. Read More »
All sporting events without fans until further notice, SU Athletics says
In a Sept. 11 press release, Syracuse Athletics announced there will be no fans at SU games until further notice. Read More »
John Wildhack has brought stability to SU in 4 years, reporters say
“Wildhack is just steady,” Brent Axe said of the SU athletic director's tenure. “He's been right down the middle. Nothing too controversial either way, done his job well.” Read More »
Syracuse extends Athletic Director John Wildhack's contract through 2025
The university is "very pleased" with Wildhack's performance, Chancellor Kent Syverud said. Read More »
In a season without the Carrier Dome, SU student runs Otto’s Army virtually
Otto’s Army president, Jonathan Danilich, may be the first without a football season. How he’s uniting the Syracuse community through sport and spirit. Read More »
5 takeaways from John Wildhack’s press conference on ACC’s plan
No opt-outs yet, Liberty as Syracuse’s first option and more from John Wildhack’s virtual press conference. Read More »
ACC to play 10 conference games, 1 nonconference game for football
The ACC announced fall sports will begin competing the week of Sept. 7-12. Read More »
Athletes exempt from 'Stay Safe Pledge' travel guidelines, SU official says
Yesterday's "Stay Safe Pledge" will exempt student-athletes who are traveling with Syracuse University organizations such as athletic teams. Read More »
ACC expects decision on all fall sports in late July
After delaying fall Olympic sports until Sept. 1, the ACC announced today that a decision on all fall sports would be made in late July. Read More »
Syracuse teams, head coaches weigh in on nationwide protests
Syracuse head coaches and teams have posted on social media and released statements about George Floyd’s death and racial disparities in the country. Read More »
John Wildhack and Herman Frazier discuss fall sports and COVID-19 testing
Both John Wildhack and Herman Frazier addressed the media for an hour on Wednesday, commenting on COVID-19 protocols, racial protests and more. Read More »
Syracuse University Holds Inaugural Virtual Esports Industry Pro Summit
The esports industry summit was organized virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic, and drew about 400,000 total viewers both on-demand and live. Read More »
D.O. Sports’ most newsworthy stories of spring 2020
With the spring semester coming to a close, here’s a list of the 10 most-newsworthy sports stories from the last five months. Read More »
The D.O.'s best-written sports stories of spring 2020
From Joe Girard III’s hometown legacy to the Syracuse 8’s legacy 50 years later, here are the 10 best-written sports stories from the spring 2020 semester. Read More »
Emerman: Offering support to graduating spring athletes is the right move
Syracuse announced that it will grant the NCAA-approved extra year of eligibility to any graduating spring athlete in good academic standing. Read More »