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Article by Piliour
September 10, 2010

Football Team Declares New Rival

Since the dawn of time, Syracuse has had two big rivals: UConn and Georgetown. These rivalries have been shared by the entire athletic department, from basketball to women’s lacrosse to cross-country. Now, though, Syracuse Football has declared a new rival, independent of the rest of the school’s sports teams. That rival is: Victory.   “That... MORE »

Article by Piliour
September 8, 2010

Football Team Moves Freshmen Into Dorms in Epic Mix-Up

Freshmen were quite surprised during Orientation Week when, instead of Goon Squad, they were greeted by the SU football team. “It was a big mix-up,” says Laura DiCarlo, one of the advisers to Goon Squad. “We have two listservs, one of which is the Goon Squad and one of which is the SU football team,... MORE »

Article by Piliour
September 5, 2010

Thousands of Football Fans Turn TVs Off in Disgust

On Saturday, the Syracuse Orange men’s football team defeated Akron in a 29-3 blowout. The victory marks one of the few Orange victories on the gridiron in the last few years. Last year, the Orange finished with four wins, only one of which came in the Big East. This year, the Orange are already 25%... MORE »

Article by Ian Smith
August 24, 2010

Ernie Davis Arises From Dead, Immediately Becomes Uncomfortable With Things Named After Him

Two years after having the Carrier Dome football field and a state-of-the-art residence hall named in his honor, legendary Syracuse University running back Ernie Davis arose from the dead this week to have what he called a “look-see” at how his alma mater had changed since he graduated in 1962. Upon seeing the field, the... MORE »

Picture by Piliour
August 23, 2010

The Longer You’re Away From Syracuse

I still don’t quite understand how graphs work… MORE »

Article by Syracuse Staff
March 23, 2010

Marrone Inks 5-Star QB Via Chatroulette

Syracuse University Football may have gotten the boost it so desperately needs, as the team announced the signing of quarterback Jimmie Harrison early Tuesday morning. Harrison, a senior at Wilson High in Amarillo, Texas, exploded on to the national radar during his senior season, leading Wilson to the Class L state championship while shattering the... MORE »

Article by Piliour
March 1, 2010

Football Team to Cut Field in Half

After the record crowd for the Villanova game on Saturday, SU’s football team decided that, in order to maximize crowds for their games, they will now play on a field the same size as the basketball court. Players have lauded the new decision and the multi-faceted effects it will have on the game. “For one... MORE »

Picture by Jeff K
February 16, 2010

SU Football: Reason for Alcoholism

A flask is never as important as it is at one of our games MORE »