Shafer wants more fans inside the Carrier Dome
In the opening statement of his press conference, Shafer offered an unusual plea. “I want to start off right now by inviting the community and… Read more »
Writer archives: David Wilson
Syracuse running backs shine in blowout win; Morris impresses
For the first time in 2013, the Syracuse offense’s bread and butter performed the way it was supposed to. The Orange gashed Wagner for a… Read more »
Syracuse defense stymies Wagner, propels Orange to resounding win
The numbers speak for themselves. Fifty-two plays. Eighty-seven yards. Four first downs. Zero points. Whether it was a product of Syracuse’s defense or Wagner’s sheer… Read more »
Hunt will replace Allen after first few series
On Tuesday, Tim Lester had the big reveal: Drew Allen would start at quarterback on Saturday at 4 p.m. against Wagner, but Terrel Hunt would… Read more »
Syracuse, Georgetown near deal for 10-year series
Syracuse and Georgetown are close to signing a 10-year basketball contract that would peg the two former Big East rivals against each other annually. SU… Read more »
Wilson: Hunt brings excitement, dynamic component to Syracuse's stagnant offense
Editor's note: Two beat writers were assigned a quarterback to make the case for as Syracuse's starter — one for Drew Allen, and one for… Read more »
Estime works through early hiccups as contributing freshman H-back
At first it was tough for Brisly Estime to leave his newborn son, Jordayn, behind in Florida. Coming to Syracuse from southern Florida was a… Read more »
Allen to start against Wagner, but Hunt will play
Drew Allen will once again be the starting quarterback for Syracuse on Saturday against Wagner. But, once again, he won’t remain in the lineup for… Read more »
Shafer says both quarterbacks need to be ready
Even after a blowout loss to Northwestern, Scott Shafer still believes in Drew Allen. He believes in Terrel Hunt, too, so the quarterback situation, it… Read more »
Krautman's status in question for Wagner
Syracuse was left with a handful of players banged up after its 48-27 loss to Northwestern on Saturday. Tight end Beckett Wales missed the entire… Read more »
Shafer names Dixon starting punter
Riley Dixon will replace Jonathan Fisher as Syracuse’s starting punter on Saturday against Wagner, head coach Scott Shafer said in his weekly Orange All-Access interview… Read more »
Syracuse-Tulane set for 12:30 p.m. start
Syracuse's Sept. 21 home date against Tulane is scheduled for a 12:30 p.m. start, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced in a press release Monday. The… Read more »
Shafer raves about Broyld's competitiveness as he transitions to slot
During his freshman year, Ashton Broyld was one of Syracuse’s most interesting players because of the intrigue and the unknown that surrounded the highly-touted athlete.… Read more »
Q&A with Wildcat beat writer Rohan Nadkarni of The Daily Northwestern
Syracuse travels to Evanston, Ill., to face No. 19 Northwestern on Saturday — its second against a Big Ten team in as many weeks. The… Read more »
Shafer ready to move forward after miscommunication, hiccups
With 61,202 fans packed into MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Saturday, the majority rooting for Penn State, it caused some communication breakdowns in… Read more »
Shafer proves authentic even after Syracuse's loss to Penn State
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Even on the heels of a loss, Scott Shafer was the same man. The 30th head coach in Syracuse history stood… Read more »
Welsh interception highlights career day
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Robert Welsh isn’t usually in a place where he can come away with interceptions. The defensive end scored two touchdowns as… Read more »
More consistent Broyld sparks Syracuse offense
Two weeks ago, the connection wasn’t there. Drew Allen’s still getting more comfortable with everyone, but less than a month ago he and Ashton Broyld… Read more »
HACKED: Allen outplayed by Penn State freshman Hackenberg in Syracuse loss
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — There was one moment Saturday when Drew Allen looked like the quarterback he was expected to be. Jeremiah Kobena blazed past… Read more »
Knapp not on travel roster for Syracuse's season opener against Penn State
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Kyle Knapp, an offensive lineman who missed at least two weeks of training camp with a head injury, is one of… Read more »
Video: On the Beat: Beat writers discuss season opener against Penn State
Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass break down Syracuse's season opener against Penn State. The Orange takes on the Nittany Lions at… Read more »
Realistic, ideal quarterback situations could be different for Syracuse
The list of questions about Syracuse’s quarterback situation had been long exhausted by the time Scott Shafer stepped to the podium in the Iocolano-Petty Football… Read more »
Close quarters: Hunt fights run-first stigma while battling for Syracuse's starting job
The football field, his father told him, was too dangerous a place for Terrel Hunt. It was on the basketball court, instead, where Hunt first… Read more »
Close quarters: Groomed to be a quarterback, Allen brings Texas pedigree to Syracuse
There’s a certain persona expected of a Texas high school quarterback. It accompanies the almost surreal world that is Texas during football season. In Drew… Read more »
