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SU defensive player earns top defensive honors
By Kevin Barry
October 25, 2010 - 1:21pm
Syracuse linebacker Doug Hogue named the Big East Player of the week and Walter Camp national defensive player of the week.

Syracuse beat West Virginia 19-14, but senior linebacker Doug Hogue is receiving more than just the Schwartzwalder Trophy for his efforts.

Depending on the defense
By Timothy R. Olsen
September 1, 2010 - 8:32pm
SU looks to the experience of its defense to become the backbone of this year's team.

Expectations are high for Syracuse’s defense this season with nine returning starters who significantly improved under defensive coordinator Scott Shafer’s system last season.

“The experience is there,” said senior free safety Mike Holmes who led the team in 2009 with three interceptions. “We’re definitely looking forward to going out there and bringing that experience.”