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I am temporarily filling in for OE as he recovers from surgery. Get well soon Dan.
SU News
2014 Syracuse Football Schedule: Dates, Times and TV (PS; Mink)
Here is the 2014 Syracuse football schedule.
We will update the schedule with kick times and TV information as it becomes available.
The centerpiece of the home slate will be the Oct. 11 matchup with defending national champion Florida State, led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston.
There are two Friday night games at the Carrier Dome this year: the season opener at Villanova and the ACC opener against new member Louisville on Oct 3.
Syracuse will also make its first-ever trip to Clemson on Oct. 25 and return to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. for a Sept. 27 date with Notre Dame.
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Analysis: History Shows SU Football Should Expect Year 2 Bonce Under Scott Shafer (PS; Carlson)
Scott Shafer took a risk this offseason, becoming the rare brave coach willing to put a number on what he would consider success in 2014.
The Syracuse coach said he wanted to win at least eight games,taking a step forward from last year's 7-6 campaign despite what appears to be a more challenging schedule.
He's said he learned from a few rookie mistakes during his first season as a head coach. Offensive coordinator George McDonald hassaid the same.
The Orange cleaned up fundamental errors during the second half of last season, issues that are unlikely to repeat themselves. And if that wasn't enough reason for optimism, Doug Marrone's Orange went from 4-8 to 8-5 during his second season.
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Syracuse Football Starting to Regain Foothold in NFL (sujuiceonline.com; Marcus)
I usually write about SU basketball on here, but I’m going to save my NBA Draft-related SU content until next month. Instead, let’s take a closer look at another draft involving SU players, the NFL Draft. With OTAs and Rookie Camps in full force, let’s take a look at the recent influx of SU players being drafted the last few years.
Since SU had a whopping zero players drafted in 2008, 13 SU players have been drafted. Seven SU players were drafted in the last three years. And of course there were free agent signees as well. Naturally, this increase coincides with the SU football team being more successful.
This year’s draftees were Jay Bromley (Giants, third round) and Marquis Spruill (Falcons, fifth round). Bromley seems a good bet to make the team as a third-round pick. Seeing as former SU players drafted last year Justin Pugh (starter) and Ryan Nassib (backup QB) are on the team, Bromley appears to be in good hands.
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Recruiting
Jake Zembiec
SU Drops in on Rochester QB Jake Zembiec, One of the Nation's Top Prospects in 2016 Class (PS; Mink)
Syracuse quarterbacks coach Tim Lester was in Rochester on Wednesday to watch Aquinas Institute quarterback Jake Zembiec throw the football.
A traditional pro-style quarterback, Zembiec is the top recruit in New York for the 2016 class, and he will be among the most highly recruited quarterbacks nationally in his class.
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"It's definitely a school I'm interested in," Zembiec said of Syracuse. "It's one of those things where you really have to keep in touch with the coaches and you never know when they're going to switch up the kind of offense. It's just good being so close to home. I can keep in contact easy.
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SU Verbal Davante Davis Decommits, Wants to 'Enjoy the Whole Recruiting Process' (PS; Mink)
Davante Davis, a cornerback from Booker T. Washington High School in Florida, has decommitted from Syracuse's 2015 recruiting class.
Davis explained his decision in a message on Twitter.
"I will be opening everything back up far as this recruiting process. I've had a nice talk with Coach McDonald also have had a talk with my family and decided to decommit from Syracuse. It's nothing but love for them but I want to enjoy the whole recruiting process and give everyone a fair chance."
When Davis verbally committed to Syracuse on May 6, he held offers from schools such as Cincinnati, Florida International and Florida Atlantic. Virginia was his only other equity conference offer.
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Former Players
Ryan Nassib Taking Most of the 2nd Team Reps for Giants So Far (PS; Mink)
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NJ.com reported the former Syracuse record-setting quarterback took the majority of the second-team reps during Thursday's workout.
"He's worked hard, he's worked very hard. He's studied hard," Giants coach Tom Coughlin told reporters. "He can direct traffic out here. He just needs to get the execution where we need it to be."
Nassib, who did not take any regular season snaps as a rookie last year, is competing with veterans Curtis Painter and Josh Freeman for the backup position to Eli Manning.
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Former SU Safety Tanard Jackson Worked a 'Real Job' During NFL Drug-Related Suspension (PS; AP)
During his third NFL drugs-related suspension, Tanard Jackson found himself working in a warehouse to support his family — and harboring legitimate doubts as to whether he would play football again.
The Washington Redskins have given him another chance — likely his last — to get his act straight. Reinstated this month, he was on the field this week for the team's first full set of offseason practices with rookies and veterans together.
He says this time will be different. Asked why, his answer was an obvious one: During his 20 months away, he had to get a real job.
"That long wait," Jackson said. "That time period I was out from doing something that I love to do, and not having that camaraderie with the teammates, and having to go out and work in the warehouse from 9 to 5. It was a humbling experience."
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Coach Mac and Macky
Macky MacPherson Awaits NFL Training Camp Offer Afgter Eagles Mini Camp (PS; Bailey)
First PS article for young Bailey
Former Syracuse center Macky MacPherson completed a three-day mini camp with the Philadelphia Eagles from May 16-18 and is awaiting an NFL training camp offer.
"I think it went well. I played well," MacPherson said on Thursday. "Really I just wanted to play my best football and not have any regrets, in terms of, 'OK, if I play my best and they let me go, there's no reason to be upset about it.'"...
SU News
2014 Syracuse Football Schedule: Dates, Times and TV (PS; Mink)
Here is the 2014 Syracuse football schedule.
We will update the schedule with kick times and TV information as it becomes available.
The centerpiece of the home slate will be the Oct. 11 matchup with defending national champion Florida State, led by Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Jameis Winston.
There are two Friday night games at the Carrier Dome this year: the season opener at Villanova and the ACC opener against new member Louisville on Oct 3.
Syracuse will also make its first-ever trip to Clemson on Oct. 25 and return to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. for a Sept. 27 date with Notre Dame.
...
Analysis: History Shows SU Football Should Expect Year 2 Bonce Under Scott Shafer (PS; Carlson)
Scott Shafer took a risk this offseason, becoming the rare brave coach willing to put a number on what he would consider success in 2014.
The Syracuse coach said he wanted to win at least eight games,taking a step forward from last year's 7-6 campaign despite what appears to be a more challenging schedule.
He's said he learned from a few rookie mistakes during his first season as a head coach. Offensive coordinator George McDonald hassaid the same.
The Orange cleaned up fundamental errors during the second half of last season, issues that are unlikely to repeat themselves. And if that wasn't enough reason for optimism, Doug Marrone's Orange went from 4-8 to 8-5 during his second season.
...
Syracuse Football Starting to Regain Foothold in NFL (sujuiceonline.com; Marcus)
I usually write about SU basketball on here, but I’m going to save my NBA Draft-related SU content until next month. Instead, let’s take a closer look at another draft involving SU players, the NFL Draft. With OTAs and Rookie Camps in full force, let’s take a look at the recent influx of SU players being drafted the last few years.
Since SU had a whopping zero players drafted in 2008, 13 SU players have been drafted. Seven SU players were drafted in the last three years. And of course there were free agent signees as well. Naturally, this increase coincides with the SU football team being more successful.
This year’s draftees were Jay Bromley (Giants, third round) and Marquis Spruill (Falcons, fifth round). Bromley seems a good bet to make the team as a third-round pick. Seeing as former SU players drafted last year Justin Pugh (starter) and Ryan Nassib (backup QB) are on the team, Bromley appears to be in good hands.
...
Recruiting
Jake Zembiec
SU Drops in on Rochester QB Jake Zembiec, One of the Nation's Top Prospects in 2016 Class (PS; Mink)
Syracuse quarterbacks coach Tim Lester was in Rochester on Wednesday to watch Aquinas Institute quarterback Jake Zembiec throw the football.
A traditional pro-style quarterback, Zembiec is the top recruit in New York for the 2016 class, and he will be among the most highly recruited quarterbacks nationally in his class.
...
...
"It's definitely a school I'm interested in," Zembiec said of Syracuse. "It's one of those things where you really have to keep in touch with the coaches and you never know when they're going to switch up the kind of offense. It's just good being so close to home. I can keep in contact easy.
...
SU Verbal Davante Davis Decommits, Wants to 'Enjoy the Whole Recruiting Process' (PS; Mink)
Davante Davis, a cornerback from Booker T. Washington High School in Florida, has decommitted from Syracuse's 2015 recruiting class.
Davis explained his decision in a message on Twitter.
"I will be opening everything back up far as this recruiting process. I've had a nice talk with Coach McDonald also have had a talk with my family and decided to decommit from Syracuse. It's nothing but love for them but I want to enjoy the whole recruiting process and give everyone a fair chance."
When Davis verbally committed to Syracuse on May 6, he held offers from schools such as Cincinnati, Florida International and Florida Atlantic. Virginia was his only other equity conference offer.
...
Former Players
Ryan Nassib Taking Most of the 2nd Team Reps for Giants So Far (PS; Mink)
...
NJ.com reported the former Syracuse record-setting quarterback took the majority of the second-team reps during Thursday's workout.
"He's worked hard, he's worked very hard. He's studied hard," Giants coach Tom Coughlin told reporters. "He can direct traffic out here. He just needs to get the execution where we need it to be."
Nassib, who did not take any regular season snaps as a rookie last year, is competing with veterans Curtis Painter and Josh Freeman for the backup position to Eli Manning.
...
Former SU Safety Tanard Jackson Worked a 'Real Job' During NFL Drug-Related Suspension (PS; AP)
During his third NFL drugs-related suspension, Tanard Jackson found himself working in a warehouse to support his family — and harboring legitimate doubts as to whether he would play football again.
The Washington Redskins have given him another chance — likely his last — to get his act straight. Reinstated this month, he was on the field this week for the team's first full set of offseason practices with rookies and veterans together.
He says this time will be different. Asked why, his answer was an obvious one: During his 20 months away, he had to get a real job.
"That long wait," Jackson said. "That time period I was out from doing something that I love to do, and not having that camaraderie with the teammates, and having to go out and work in the warehouse from 9 to 5. It was a humbling experience."
...
Coach Mac and Macky
Macky MacPherson Awaits NFL Training Camp Offer Afgter Eagles Mini Camp (PS; Bailey)
First PS article for young Bailey
Former Syracuse center Macky MacPherson completed a three-day mini camp with the Philadelphia Eagles from May 16-18 and is awaiting an NFL training camp offer.
"I think it went well. I played well," MacPherson said on Thursday. "Really I just wanted to play my best football and not have any regrets, in terms of, 'OK, if I play my best and they let me go, there's no reason to be upset about it.'"...
As long as Alec keeps doing good things in camp he'll land on his feet wherever he ends up - hope it's in Houston -- I don't want to keep buying new jerseys! lol
