Markus Paul named to 2021 ACC Football Honors Class

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ACC Announces 2021 Football Honors Class

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Record-setting quarterbacks, hard-hitting defenders, big-play receivers and a legendary head coach highlight the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Honors class announced Tuesday.

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Markus Paul, S, Syracuse (1985-87)
A four-year starter for the Orange and a key member of the unbeaten 1987 team • A two-time finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive back • Still owns the Orange career interceptions record with 19 • An All-American in 1988, Paul spent five years as a player in the NFL after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1989 draft • Following his playing career, Paul embarked on a successful career in coaching, serving as a strength and conditioning coach for five Super Bowl champion teams • Coaching career included stints with the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys • Passed away on Nov. 25, 2020 at the age of 54.

 

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[Cheriehoop]

ACC Announces 2021 Football Honors Class

GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) – Record-setting quarterbacks, hard-hitting defenders, big-play receivers and a legendary head coach highlight the 2021 Atlantic Coast Conference Football Honors class announced Tuesday.

theacc.com

Markus Paul, S, Syracuse (1985-87)
A four-year starter for the Orange and a key member of the unbeaten 1987 team • A two-time finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation's most outstanding defensive back • Still owns the Orange career interceptions record with 19 • An All-American in 1988, Paul spent five years as a player in the NFL after being drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 1989 draft • Following his playing career, Paul embarked on a successful career in coaching, serving as a strength and conditioning coach for five Super Bowl champion teams • Coaching career included stints with the Chicago Bears, New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys • Passed away on Nov. 25, 2020 at the age of 54.

Such a class guy and wonderful SU representative he was throughout his life.

 

[All4SU]

An SU favorite. Remarkable to still hold the career interceptions record.

 

[sutomcat]

An SU favorite. Remarkable to still hold the career interceptions record.

One of our all time greats. It is really sad that we lost him so early. He deserved a moment like this back home, to know that we Syracuse fans have not forgotten him and still love him.

 

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[cliftonparksufan]

That's nice that someone is paying attention.

 

[djorange1989]

Loved Marcus, we had some real high end talent back then, and he was one of the best of them all

 

[MSOrange]

Loved Marcus, we had some real high end talent back then, and he was one of the best of them all

That was right when I first started following SU football as a kid. Markus and Tim Green were the first 2 players that I remember being nationwide good and not just Syracuse good, if you know what I mean.