A league of its own: With addition of new schools, ACC could be best conference of all time
All Eric Atkins could do was shake his head. The Notre Dame guard was sitting at a table tucked away in the corner of the… Read more »
Writer archives: David Wilson
The waiting game: Freshman Roberson catches up after waiting for NCAA clearance
While the rest of his Syracuse teammates were playing a preseason tour in Canada, Tyler Roberson was taking on NBA stars Kyrie Irving and C.J.… Read more »
Fair's 18 points lead Syracuse in exhibition rout of Ryerson
C.J. Fair could be in the NBA right now. He could’ve been a first-round pick and maybe even a lottery choice. He still probably will… Read more »
Shafer's familiarity with 3-4 helps against spread offenses
There have been times in the past when Syracuse used a 3-4 as its base defense. Against West Virginia and Louisville — two fast teams… Read more »
Lester will remain in booth moving forward
Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer remembers the one time he wasn’t up in the box. As a defensive coordinator, he liked to be above the… Read more »
ACC slates Syracuse-Florida State for 3:30 p.m. start on Nov. 16
Syracuse's Nov. 16 meeting with No. 3 Florida State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. in Tallahassee, Fla., and will be shown on either ABC,… Read more »
McNabb likens Hunt to younger Boyd
Donovan McNabb has watched Terrel Hunt since his very first start at Syracuse. He’s been impressed by his diverse skill set — his arm, legs… Read more »
Famous five: Syracuse's retiring of McNabb's jersey solidifies extensive legacy
Even from behind the metal bars of his facemask, Donovan McNabb’s ever-present, signature smile was always visible. During one game, recalled former teammate Kyle Johnson,… Read more »
Q&A with Wake Forest beat writer Emma Lingan of Old Gold & Black
Terrel Hunt and Syracuse welcome Tanner Price and Wake Forest to the Carrier Dome on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. for the second time in three… Read more »
Syracuse ties for 8th in initial AP Top 25 poll
Syracuse is tied with Oklahoma State for the No. 8 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll's initial 2013-14 rankings. The Orange is the second-highest ranked… Read more »
Fisher, Dixon share role in replacing suspended Norton
With kicker Ryan Norton suspended for Syracuse’s game against Wake Forest on Saturday, punters Riley Dixon and Jonathan Fisher will share a role in the… Read more »
Davis 'probable' to play against Wake Forest; Crume questionable
Syracuse linebacker Dyshawn Davis is “probable” to play on Saturday when the Orange hosts Wake Forest at 12:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome, according to… Read more »
Home sweet home: Brown returns to roots as owner of pro lacrosse team
Tucked away on Randall’s Island in the middle of New York City sits a comfortable 5,000-seat venue: Icahn Stadium. Home of the New York Lizards.… Read more »
Hunt uses bye week to regroup after miserable stretch
Terrel Hunt knows he needs to trust his receivers. During the bye week he talked with Ashton Broyld the NFL’s premier receiver. Megatron. The trust… Read more »
Shafer praises Wake Forest wide receiver Campanaro
Since his sophomore season, Michael Campanaro has been one of the most productive weapons in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He notched a career-best 833 receiving… Read more »
Syracuse announces 2014 nonconference schedule featuring Notre Dame, Maryland
Meetings with Notre Dame, Maryland and Villanova highlight Syracuse's nonconference slate for the 2014 season. SU Athletics announced the Orange's nonconference schedule Wednesday, and the… Read more »
Bigger and better: Syracuse made right move by switching to the superior Atlantic Coast Conference
It's time to call it. Settle in, grab some Chick-fil-A and pour yourself a glass of sweet tea. The South has risen again. Less than… Read more »
Syracuse players, coaches discuss loaded frontcourt at media day
A quick glance through the roster tells the story. Syracuse’s backcourt — its strength for so many years — is thin, but its frontcourt is… Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 2 spot in ACC preseason media poll
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The days of grind-it-out, ultra-physical games with scoring in the 40s and 50s are over. The Big East and Atlantic Coast Conferences… Read more »
Fair named ACC Preseason Player of the Year at media day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By the time C.J. Fair finally stepped into the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., a crowd had already formed… Read more »
Eskridge's career day highlights safety's improvement
As Durell Eskridge starts to come into his own, the safety’s conference and head coach are taking notice. “Durell’s done a really nice job,” Scott… Read more »
Syracuse spends extended time in practice keying on Georgia Tech's option
Before the season, more than a month before Syracuse's Atlantic Coast Conference debut and even longer before SU would face Georgia Tech, Scott Shafer had… Read more »
Penalties negate multiple Syracuse drives, hurt Orange on defense
RALEIGH, N.C. — Scott Shafer took his share of the blame. A delay of game negated a 43-yard field goal from Ryan Norton. “I did… Read more »
RUNNING WITH THE PACK: Syracuse turns to running game to beat North Carolina State 24-10
RALEIGH, N.C. — As the final moments of the first half ticked away, an already ugly battle between Syracuse and North Carolina State threatened to… Read more »
