Freshman Roberson continues early season struggles against Colgate
Tyler Roberson’s early-season struggles peaked with five minutes left in Syracuse’s 69-50 victory over Colgate on Saturday. First the freshman muffed a pass from Michael… Read more »
Writer archives: Stephen Bailey
CLOSING THE GATE: Syracuse press sparks crucial 15-0 first-half run as Orange beats Colgate
The momentum-shifting basket seemed inevitable, yet for most of the first half Syracuse couldn’t find it. Each time the 25,519 that packed into the Carrier… Read more »
Estime breaks hand, out for Florida State game
Syracuse freshman H-back Brisly Estime broke a bone in his hand, SU head coach Scott Shafer said during his weekly Thursday night radio show. Estime… Read more »
'What better time than now?': Syracuse defense looks to pressure, rattle No. 2 Florida State star Winston
For most of the season, Syracuse’s front seven got to the quarterback fast enough. The secondary just couldn’t hold cover. Against Penn State, Northwestern and… Read more »
2016 ACC Tournament to be held in Washington, D.C.
The 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament will be held in the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., ACC commissioner John Swofford announced on Wednesday. The 14-game… Read more »
Eskridge, Gulley to play against Florida State
Syracuse safety Durell Eskridge and running back Prince-Tyson Gulley will play against No. 2 Florida State on Saturday. Eskridge watched practice on Tuesday while Gulley… Read more »
Shafer says Syracuse will try to keep backup QB Loeb as graduate assistant
Charley Loeb may have never won a starting quarterback battle, but Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer seems to think Loeb has got a career ahead… Read more »
Shafer feels good about Eskridge, Gulley 'progressing forward'
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer provided a brief update on injured starting strong safety Durell Eskridge (upper body) and running back Prince-Tyson Gulley (ankle sprain)… Read more »
Cooney becomes Syracuse's 1st ACC player of the week
Syracuse guard Trevor Cooney was named Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Week on Monday after his career-best 27-point performance against Cornell on Friday. Cooney… Read more »
Eskridge, Gulley miss 2nd half with injuries
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Syracuse safety Durell Eskridge and running back Prince-Tyson Gulley missed the second half of Syracuse’s (5-4, 3-2 Atlantic Coast) 20-3 win… Read more »
COMING OUT OF ITS SHELL: Syracuse defense frustrates Maryland as Orange moves to 1 win away from bowl eligibility
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Twelve streams of yellow smoke zoomed into the air over the Byrd Stadium end zone as Maryland's kicking unit trotted off… Read more »
Smooth operator: Freshman Ennis brings quiet confidence, unwavering nerve as point guard for No. 8 Syracuse
Throughout Tyler Ennis’ childhood, his father — and often his coach — Tony McIntyre would ask him the same series of questions. Do you even… Read more »
Gbinije tries to improve against Cornell after being 'thrown in the fire' at point guard
Michael Gbinije took the pass from DaJuan Coleman and flew up the left side of the court. As he crossed midcourt, he saw a streaking… Read more »
Maryland QB Brown cleared to play against SU
Maryland senior quarterback C.J. Brown is cleared to play against Syracuse on Saturday, Terrapins head coach Randy Edsall said during the ACC coaches’ teleconference Wednesday.… Read more »
Freshman Johnson struggles to find shooting stroke
Teammates agree B.J. Johnson is one of the top shooters on the team. They always mention him with Trevor Cooney. But in Syracuse’s two exhibitions… Read more »
Coleman, Christmas shine in paint versus Ryerson
DaJuan Coleman posted up his defender on the left block, turned to the basket to seal his man as he caught a lob from Tyler… Read more »
Boeheim rants on NCAA graduation rates
Three minutes into his postgame press conference on Tuesday, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim switched topics to his team’s graduation rate. He stayed on it… Read more »
Fair uses scrimmages to showcase improved all-around game
C.J. Fair will be an NBA small forward. He knows it. Fans know it. General managers know it. That’s why he spent this summer honing… Read more »
Bailey: Tactical adjustments put Syracuse in position to make bowl game
During six games this season, Cameron Lynch said he remembers looking to the sideline and feeling disappointed. Whether it was Marqez Hodge or Josh Kirkland,… Read more »
Syracuse punters flounder in expanded role as placekickers
Scott Shafer called for a fake. The last time the Syracuse head coach let a punter attempt to placekick on Saturday, Jonathan Fisher booted an… Read more »
Wake Forest wide receivers struggle after Campanaro leaves with collarbone injury
On Tuesday, Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer compared Wake Forest wide receiver Michael Campanaro to NFL superstar Wes Welker. Small. Speedy. Sensational. The Orange spent… Read more »
Syracuse notches first shutout in conference play since 1996
Entering Syracuse’s 12:30 p.m. kickoff with Wake Forest, freshman defensive end Isaiah Johnson had two career total tackles. He’d only appeared in three games, most… Read more »
Syracuse retires McNabb's jersey at halftime of Wake Forest game
As Donovan McNabb's gaze crossed over his recently unveiled jersey hanging on the Carrier Dome wall above Section 330, a smile spread across his face.… Read more »
Ennis controls game in Syracuse's exhibition win over Holy Family
Michael Carter-Williams had one of the greatest NBA rookie debuts of all time Wednesday night, but by the end of Friday night, Tyler Ennis had… Read more »
