Football

Four SU football players invited to NFL Combine
By Ryan Marfurt
February 8, 2012 - 11:27pm
Of the 300-plus players at Lucas Oil Stadium from Feb. 22-28, four will be former Orange players

SU Athletics announced Wednesday that defensive end Chandler Jones, tight end Nick Provo, safety Phillip Thomas and offensive lineman Andrew Tiller were all invited to the 2012 NFL Combine. The event, which occurs every year before the NFL Draft, is set to be held in Indianapolis from Feb. 22-28 at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Three recruits to watch out for
By Tyler Greenawalt
February 1, 2012 - 4:37pm
Watch out for these players next year

1. Ron Thompson, TE, 6-4/215

Backflips, no snow and a Lego in space
By Steve Bottari
January 29, 2012 - 9:29pm
Not from Concentrate: One last look at the week that was

In each Not From Concentrate post, we're taking a moment to remember the week that was -- from the news you should know, to the things everyone was talking about and even some of the stuff that might have slipped right by.

It's one last chance for stories before they fade into oblivion as the week begins again.

 

Orange backup quarterback arrested
By Ryan Marfurt
January 25, 2012 - 9:27am
Freshman charged after incident at Hollister Co. in Carousel Center

One of the Syracuse University back up quaterbacks was charged with petit larceny on Tuesday night, according to The Post-Standard.

Joe Paterno dies at 85
By Ryan Marfurt
January 22, 2012 - 2:26pm
Ex-Penn State football coach loses battle with lung cancer

The winningest football coach in NCAA Division I history passed away early today at the Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, Pa. Joe Paterno coached the Penn State football team for 46 seasons and won 409 games. He was fired by the school two months ago amid a child sex abuse scandal. He was 85 years old.

Jones declares for NFL Draft
By Ryan Marfurt
December 30, 2011 - 4:06pm
Chandler Jones will forgo his final year of eligibility and enter the NFL Draft.

After three years and 10.5 sacks, Syracuse defensive end Chandler Jones has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility at Syracuse University and enter the NFL draft. Jones, an All-Big East first team defender from Endicott, N.Y. played in seven games for the Orange this season and registered a team-high 4.5 sacks with 7.5 tackles for loss.

Jones made the announcement via his Twitter account at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Hanging with the Huskies
By Timothy R. Olsen
September 9, 2010 - 6:16pm
SU puts its 1-0 record on the line as it travels Saturday to face Washington.

Syracuse knows all about Washington quarterback Jake Locker, after all, the Orange hosted his coming out party. In 2007 Locker made his first collegiate start and led the Huskies to a 42-12 rout of the Orange. Saturday, Syracuse is looking to get a little revenge.

Sophomore Chandler Jones remembers Locker's debut well as he was in the Dome cheering for his older brother Art – now a member of the Baltimore Ravens.

Setting the tone: Orange looking for a fast start in Ohio
By Timothy R. Olsen
September 3, 2010 - 6:07pm
SU opens the season with a trip to Ohio to face Akron Saturday.

No more two-a-days, line sprints or walkthroughs. After months of hard work and practice, Syracuse will open the season Saturday at Akron. Coming off a 4-8 season, the Orange are looking to make a statement early.

“This week we’re coming in with the mentality of a big win, not just a little three point score,” said defensive back Shamarko Thomas. “Our defense stop them every time they get on the field, and our offense score every time they get on the field.”

Carter returns to the Orange
By Carron J. Phillips
August 9, 2010 - 9:49pm
Media Day brought some surprising news as coach Doug Marrone announces that running back Delone Carter was reinstated by the University and the team.

Media Day for the Syracuse Orangemen Football Team started with a jolt on Monday when Head Coach Doug Marrone announced that senior running back Delone Carter had been reinstated by the school. The news was a surprise to everyone including Coach Marrone as he found out only about an hour before the press conference started. 

Paulus joins Navy coaching team
By Erica Sanderson
August 2, 2010 - 4:53pm
Greg Paulus is hired as basketball assistant at U.S. Naval Academy.

People doubted him, but Greg Paulus has made sports a full-time job. 

Paulus is the new assistant basketball coach to Billy Lange at the Naval Academy.