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34,616 of SU's biggest fans
By Zach Ornitz
February 28, 2010 - 10:46pm
Watch the night inside the Carrier Dome unfold as Syracuse University makes history.

The numbers still seem astounding.

IWithin the Carrier Dome, 34,616 fans simultaneously cheered, screamed and let their Orange spirit explode for two solid hours Saturday night as Syracuse ripped Villanova  95-77.

Fans watched for 40 minutes as players battled on Jim Boeheim's court-- 10 guys sweating, bumping and fighting for control of the ball and the most baskets.  Two bitter rivals tangling for the top position in the Big East and top seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament.

Toyota CEO Set to Apologize for Recall, Accidents
By Eric Silverman
February 24, 2010 - 11:59am
Plus, a western New York woman is arraigned on a charge of poisoning her boyfriend and the SU women's basketball team hosts No. 1 UConn.

Akio Toyoda, the chief executive of Toyota, is set to apologize Wednesday before a house committee investigating fatal flaws in the company's cars. Sudden acceleration and unresponsive brake pedals led to the recall of 8.5 million vehicles worldwide.

'Cuse Takes on UConn for First Time Since 6-OT Game
By Eric Silverman
February 10, 2010 - 12:53pm
Plus, a brawl at a youth basketball game suspends the league's season and the East Coast is once again hit hard by snow.

The Syracuse men's basketball team will play Connecticut tonight since their match led to the second-longest game in Division I history last March. The Orange won the Big East Tournament quarterfinal 127-117 in six overtimes. Syracuse's leading scorer, Jonny Flynn, gained national attention from the game and was the sixth pick in the NBA draft.

Syracuse overcomes 18-point deficit, escapes upset vs. DePaul
By Evan Williams
January 31, 2010 - 2:32pm
Syracuse jumps out to best start in school history with comeback win over DePaul

For the second consecutive game, Syracuse spotted its opponent an early double digit lead. And for the second time this week, SU ended up with a victory.

But this time just barely.

On Monday, fabled rival and eleventh-ranked Georgetown invaded the Carrier Dome for a heavyweight showdown. SU fell behind 14-0, but outscored the Hoyas by 31 the rest of the way for a 17-point win.

The legacy of the Carrier Dome
By Travis Eldridge
December 29, 2009 - 12:33am
A staple of the Syracuse skyline for nearly 30 years, the Dome has housed a wide range of memorable moments.

It is a landmark on the Syracuse University campus that has been around for nearly 30 years.  The Carrier Dome opened Sept. 20, 1980, and has been a staple on the Syracuse hill ever since.

Triche leads the Orange to a 92-60 win over Oakland
By Anne Pomeroy
December 23, 2009 - 12:35pm
The freshman sensation has a coming-out party with a career-high 27 points.

A tired Oakland Golden Grizzlies team was no match for a fast-paced Orange team led by a career performance from freshman Brandon Triche.

Tuesday night’s matchup with the Rochester, Michigan-based Grizzlies displayed SU’s ability to take advantage of a drained and less talented team.  It was also a coming out party for Triche, who scored a season and career-high 27 points.  

Frontcourt provides the key in the Orange's sloppy win over St. Bonaventure
By Evan Williams
December 20, 2009 - 6:04pm
Powered by a 14-4 run to open the second half and strong frontcourt play, the Orange win 85-72.

 It was not vintage Syracuse. The game was not clean. The team was not crisp.

What a Wes; #8 Orange Blast Black Bears
By Kyle C. Leach
December 5, 2009 - 11:53pm
The traits of Wes Johnson elevate the Orange in a 101-55 smothering of visiting Maine Saturday night in the Carrier Dome.

Syracuse superstar forward Wes Johnson does everything on the basketball court. 

 

Orange takes care of Rutgers, restores health of program
By Kyle C. Leach
November 22, 2009 - 1:02am
With recruits on the sideline and the parents in the stands for Senior Day, Syracuse dominated No. 25 Rutgers, 31-13.

The state of Syracuse football, and the status of the health care system in the United States, has run a similar path.

Hype and hope surrounded the hiring of Marrone (an alum and successful NFL coordinator), as well as the election of President Barack Obama (a community leader with pointed ideas and a lasting voice). Today, the products of both men move forward toward its goal after adversity, using solid footing and some timely motivation to invigorate the masses once more. 

Carter takes the lead in rushing past Akron
By Kyle C. Leach
October 24, 2009 - 11:00pm
The Orange benefit from Delone Carter's career performance to defeat Zips, 28-14.

Watch Kyle demonstrate Delone Carter's fourth quarter touchdown with the new Halftime Snack Whiteboard Video.


Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone preaches preparation, expecting each Orange player to be ready to perform at all times.  Saturday afternoon against Akron, Marrone found out if his players were listening.