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SU News
Terrel Hunt (left) Won the Syracuse 8 Courage Award
Terrel Hunt, Hunt to Parris for TD Against BC Among Winners at 2014 Cuse Awards (PS; Mink)
Marqez Hodge (33) Won the Starting Job at the Mike Position This Spring
Syracuse Spring Wrap (ESPN; Fortuna)
Three things we learned in the spring about the Syracuse Orange:
1. Terrel Hunt kept his job. Coach Scott Shafer wanted Hunt to build off the momentum he generated toward the end of last season and earn the starting quarterback job again this spring. Hunt won 2013 team MVP honors the night before the spring game, then went out and connected on 12 of 15 passes for 95 yards, leaving little doubt that the offense will revolve around him in 2014.
2. John Miller has the inside track at center. The offensive line was hammered by injuries this spring, but Miller, a juco transfer from Los Angeles Harbor College, took a big step, emerging as the likely front-runner to start in the middle. Miller's rise could keep Rob Trudoat guard after he initially switched to center this spring.
3. Marqez Hodge emerged at middle linebacker.Marquis Spruill's graduation made this spot a premium for the Orange to fill this spring, and the sophomore Hodge proved to be a physical presence. He took advantage of extra reps with Luke Arciniega out with a lower body injury. The former Will linebacker should bring more to the table after a promising rookie campaign in 2013...
NG Eric Crume (52) Needs to Step His Game Up to Help Replace Jay Bromley
Loss of Spruill, Bromley Leave Big Holes on Cuse D (ESPN; Adelson)
Syracuse loses two of its best defensive players from a year ago in linebacker Marquis Spruill and defensive tackle Jay Bromley, bringing up an intriguing question: Who will be more difficult to replace?
Bromley manned the interior of the front, leading the team with 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. Spruill manned the middle of the field, matching Bromley with 14.5 tackles for loss, finished second with 5.5 sacks and ranked third on the team with 66 tackles. Not only does Syracuse lose their production, it also loses the veteran leadership both provided at their respective positions. The two combined to play in 101 career games, with 82 career starts...
Recruiting
Cody Conway During His Visit Last Week to Syracuse
Illinois OL Cody Conway Would Fill Position of Need (PS; Mink)
Cody Conway arrived at Syracuse for last week's spring with three things on his mind.
He wanted to assess the talent in the program, both on the offensive line and at other positions.
He wanted to get a feel for the offensive system — or glean as much as one can during a spring game.
And he wanted to take a peek at the depth chart to measure just how likely it will be for him to come in and play early.
"That's something I really like," said Conway. "I want to play early."...
ACC News
ACC Schedule Still Not Set as Vote Looms (ESPN; Dinich)
The SEC's recent decision to stick with an eight-game league schedule leaves the ACC as the lone conference among the Power Five that has yet to determine its future conference schedule, and the athletic directors throughout the ACC remain undecided as a potential vote could be just weeks away at the league's annual spring meetings in Amelia Island.
ESPN.com recently interviewed every athletic director in the ACC about their scheduling preference, and there was no overwhelming majority. Half of the athletic directors -- including a surprising vote from Georgia Tech, which already has a built-in rival against Georgia -- were in favor of a nine-game conference schedule. Three schools -- Boston College, Virginia Tech and North Carolina -- didn't give a specific preference, and three schools -- Duke, Clemson and Florida State -- would prefer to stay at eight games. Louisville AD Tom Jurich, who was simply thrilled to be a member of the conference this summer, was indifferent.
While no vote is guaranteed at the spring meetings, which will be held May 12-15, many ACC athletic directors are hoping for some closure to the ongoing debate...
Former Players
Ryan Nassib
Ryan Nassib Now One of Five QBs on NY Giants Roster (PS; Mink)
The New York Giants drafted Ryan Nassib a year ago as a potential successor to franchise quarterback Eli Manning.
But the ex-Syracuse QB is now one of five quarterbacks on the Giants' roster heading into this year's draft.
The Giants on Monday signed former Tennessee Titans quarterback Rusty Smith, who has not played since 2012.
With Smith's addition, here is a brief look the quarterbacks the Giants are carrying...
Other
Mike Hart Among Former and Current NFL Players Returning to CNY for Youth Football Camp (PS; Mink)
A group of Syracuse-bred players who have gone on to play in the National Football League will return to Central New York this summer to host a free youth football camp.
Tyvon Branch, Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Mike Hart will help run the CNY Football Academy Camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Sunnycrest Park.
Several more former NFL players have joined Branch, Dunbar and Hart at past events, including Will Allen, Adrian Arrington, Stevie Brown, Darius Butler, Cody Glenn, Tim Green, Ryan Mundy, Will Smith, Lamar Woodley and ex-Syracuse players...
Chad Kelly to Play at East Mississippi Community College (PS; Mink)
Chad Kelly, the ex-Clemson quarterback dismissed two weeks ago by coach Dabo Swinney, has signed with East Mississippi Community College for the upcoming season.
The development is listed on the National Junior College Athletic Association's web site and was also reported by the Charleston Post and Courier.
Clemson dismissed Kelly because of conduct detrimental to the program. Swinney said in a statement that Kelly "has had a pattern of behavior that is not consistent with the values of our program."...
SU News
Terrel Hunt (left) Won the Syracuse 8 Courage Award
Terrel Hunt, Hunt to Parris for TD Against BC Among Winners at 2014 Cuse Awards (PS; Mink)
Marqez Hodge (33) Won the Starting Job at the Mike Position This Spring
Syracuse Spring Wrap (ESPN; Fortuna)
Three things we learned in the spring about the Syracuse Orange:
1. Terrel Hunt kept his job. Coach Scott Shafer wanted Hunt to build off the momentum he generated toward the end of last season and earn the starting quarterback job again this spring. Hunt won 2013 team MVP honors the night before the spring game, then went out and connected on 12 of 15 passes for 95 yards, leaving little doubt that the offense will revolve around him in 2014.
2. John Miller has the inside track at center. The offensive line was hammered by injuries this spring, but Miller, a juco transfer from Los Angeles Harbor College, took a big step, emerging as the likely front-runner to start in the middle. Miller's rise could keep Rob Trudoat guard after he initially switched to center this spring.
3. Marqez Hodge emerged at middle linebacker.Marquis Spruill's graduation made this spot a premium for the Orange to fill this spring, and the sophomore Hodge proved to be a physical presence. He took advantage of extra reps with Luke Arciniega out with a lower body injury. The former Will linebacker should bring more to the table after a promising rookie campaign in 2013...
NG Eric Crume (52) Needs to Step His Game Up to Help Replace Jay Bromley
Loss of Spruill, Bromley Leave Big Holes on Cuse D (ESPN; Adelson)
Syracuse loses two of its best defensive players from a year ago in linebacker Marquis Spruill and defensive tackle Jay Bromley, bringing up an intriguing question: Who will be more difficult to replace?
Bromley manned the interior of the front, leading the team with 10 sacks and 14.5 tackles for loss. Spruill manned the middle of the field, matching Bromley with 14.5 tackles for loss, finished second with 5.5 sacks and ranked third on the team with 66 tackles. Not only does Syracuse lose their production, it also loses the veteran leadership both provided at their respective positions. The two combined to play in 101 career games, with 82 career starts...
Recruiting
Cody Conway During His Visit Last Week to Syracuse
Illinois OL Cody Conway Would Fill Position of Need (PS; Mink)
Cody Conway arrived at Syracuse for last week's spring with three things on his mind.
He wanted to assess the talent in the program, both on the offensive line and at other positions.
He wanted to get a feel for the offensive system — or glean as much as one can during a spring game.
And he wanted to take a peek at the depth chart to measure just how likely it will be for him to come in and play early.
"That's something I really like," said Conway. "I want to play early."...
ACC News
ACC Schedule Still Not Set as Vote Looms (ESPN; Dinich)
The SEC's recent decision to stick with an eight-game league schedule leaves the ACC as the lone conference among the Power Five that has yet to determine its future conference schedule, and the athletic directors throughout the ACC remain undecided as a potential vote could be just weeks away at the league's annual spring meetings in Amelia Island.
ESPN.com recently interviewed every athletic director in the ACC about their scheduling preference, and there was no overwhelming majority. Half of the athletic directors -- including a surprising vote from Georgia Tech, which already has a built-in rival against Georgia -- were in favor of a nine-game conference schedule. Three schools -- Boston College, Virginia Tech and North Carolina -- didn't give a specific preference, and three schools -- Duke, Clemson and Florida State -- would prefer to stay at eight games. Louisville AD Tom Jurich, who was simply thrilled to be a member of the conference this summer, was indifferent.
While no vote is guaranteed at the spring meetings, which will be held May 12-15, many ACC athletic directors are hoping for some closure to the ongoing debate...
Former Players
Ryan Nassib
Ryan Nassib Now One of Five QBs on NY Giants Roster (PS; Mink)
The New York Giants drafted Ryan Nassib a year ago as a potential successor to franchise quarterback Eli Manning.
But the ex-Syracuse QB is now one of five quarterbacks on the Giants' roster heading into this year's draft.
The Giants on Monday signed former Tennessee Titans quarterback Rusty Smith, who has not played since 2012.
With Smith's addition, here is a brief look the quarterbacks the Giants are carrying...
Other
Mike Hart Among Former and Current NFL Players Returning to CNY for Youth Football Camp (PS; Mink)
A group of Syracuse-bred players who have gone on to play in the National Football League will return to Central New York this summer to host a free youth football camp.
Tyvon Branch, Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Mike Hart will help run the CNY Football Academy Camp from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, at Sunnycrest Park.
Several more former NFL players have joined Branch, Dunbar and Hart at past events, including Will Allen, Adrian Arrington, Stevie Brown, Darius Butler, Cody Glenn, Tim Green, Ryan Mundy, Will Smith, Lamar Woodley and ex-Syracuse players...
Chad Kelly to Play at East Mississippi Community College (PS; Mink)
Chad Kelly, the ex-Clemson quarterback dismissed two weeks ago by coach Dabo Swinney, has signed with East Mississippi Community College for the upcoming season.
The development is listed on the National Junior College Athletic Association's web site and was also reported by the Charleston Post and Courier.
Clemson dismissed Kelly because of conduct detrimental to the program. Swinney said in a statement that Kelly "has had a pattern of behavior that is not consistent with the values of our program."...
