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Welcome to National Clerihew Day!
Greg Robinson, famed Bronco DC,
Came to Cuse to Replace Coach P.
The Hall of Fame was His Intention,
But He was Done In By His Engine.
SU News
Cole Murphy on Groza List, Riley Dixon Shunned on Ray Guy List (TNIAAM; Keeley)
If I told you that a Syracuse Orange kicker on the 2015 roster was named to a preseason award watch list, you probably weren't thinking it would Cole Murphy. The walk-on sophomore was named to the watch list for the Lou Groza Award, annually given to the nation's top kicker.
Make no mistake, this is no "everyone gets a gold star" situation. Murphy is one of only thirty kickers, thanks to his 2014 performance. As a freshman, Cole was 13-of-16 (81.3%) on field goal attempts and made two 50-yard boots.
Murphy also found out that he will become a scholarship player next season. Rejoice, Murphy family.
Now...to the other matter at hand. The Ray Guy Award is handed out to the best punter in the nation each year. They just released their watch list, consisting of twenty-five punters.
Heisman Trophy favorite and American sweetheart Riley Dixon is not one of them.
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TNIAAM Podcast: Blackknight and John Cassillo Discuss SU QBs, Recruiting & NBA Free Agency (TNIAAM; Lyons & Cassillo)
Syracuse football is less than two months out, and that means we can actually start talking previews in earnest -- of course, without giving EVERYTHING away about our full-season projections (don't worry, we'll get there in August). Today, the focus is on some of the QBs on the roster, and what some of their futures may hold.
Also in this episode, John Cassillo chats with Dan Lyons to discuss Orange recruiting, NBA free agency, and of course, talk beer. Some of the larger talking points:
- Blake Griffin made the DeAndre Jordan situation one amazing night of Twitter
- Handicapping Terrel Hunt's chances to start at QB for all of 2015
- Exploring the enigma that is Ashton Broyld, and SU's SEVEN different offenses
- Evaluating Robin Lopez: Mascot Assaulter
- Mark it down: Nick Saban's totally going to send elephants to recruits' houses
- Is Moe Neal the key to Syracuse recruiting? Or one of many keys?
- Want more beer? Follow John and Dan on Untappd!
2015 SU Opponent Preview: Clemson Tigers (TNIAAM; Cassillo)
The Syracuse Orange football season is getting closer! (It's 56 days away, for those keeping track) And that means we're prepping for this all-important 2015 season at SU. Each week, we'll preview another team on the 2015 Orange schedule, from week one through week 13. Today, we continue with the:
Clemson Tigers
School: Clemson University
Mascot: Tigers
#BRAND Slogan: "Hear Us Roar"
Alternate #BRAND Slogan Suggestions: "DISRESPECK." "&$K YOU, DABO."
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Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Coach: Dabo Swinney, 8th year. There's plenty to criticize with Dabo from our end, but.. overall, you have to admit he's done a pretty impressive job at the school which has typically failed to string together this much consistent success. Recruiting over the last five years is l4th-best in the country -- again, pretty amazing considering the schools they're mixing it up with each and every time. A ton of that is due to some phenomenal skill/luck hiring assistants. With one of his best (Chad Morris) off to new opportunities in 2015, we'll see if he can hit the nail on the head yet again.
2014 Record: (10-3) (6-2)
Recapping Last Season:
Minus a ton of weapons on the offensive end, expectations at Clemson were largely hinging on a dominant defense last season. And it certainly delivered, carrying an injury-riddled group on the other side of the football. Those fireworks everyone was used to from Morris's attack were completely gone, instead replaced by the fireworks of a lethal pass-rush. Brent Venables has worked wonders since taking over right after the Tigers' disastrous Orange Bowl experience a few years back. And 2014 was the exclamation point on the project he's undertaken.
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SU Football Sets Date for Fan Fest Scrimmage; Men's Soccer Exhibition Scheduled Beforehand (PS'; Bailey)
Syracuse fans will get their first chance to see this year's Orange football team in action at the annual Fan Fest scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 15, SU Athletics announced in a press release on Thursday.
The intrasquad scrimmage will start at 6 p.m. and follow a men's soccer exhibition against Georgetown at 4 p.m. The event is free and gates open at 3 p.m.
Food, refreshments and prizes will be available and fans will have an opportunity to register to win prizes, including two seats in the Athletics Department Suite for a 2015 home game.
Other activities in the Manley complex include SU volleyball and women's soccer players running activities at Wohi Field, inflatable bouncers for children and a merchandise trailer. The men's soccer team will sign autographs after their exhibition and football players will be available to fans at selfie stations after the scrimmage.
SU fans will also be allowed to try on the 2015 Orange football uniform inside the Ensley Athletic Center and pose for photos with former football standouts on the plaza outside of the Ensley Center.
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