Daily Links - DOC Gross Talks USC Past, Syracuse Present

Daryl Gross would like to see some of that USC-style of winning at Syracuse, but not at any price | syracuse.com
"I’m not condoning any of that behavior or any of the shenanigans that may have occurred," said Gross. "But what happened on the field happened on the field. If Reggie Bush had never taken a dollar, those same results would have still happened. And it was a beautiful thing. It’s unfortunate for all the things that have gone wrong, but it was a hard-working adventure that got Pete Carroll all of that success."

An Early Look at Syracuse Football Opponents: Rutgers | syracuse.com
Ben told us that people in New Jersey haven't quite recovered from last year's Scarlet Knights 31-13 drubbing at the Carrier Dome, that bigger things are expected from QB Tom Savage, what the big holes are to fill for the Knights, and more.

An Early Look at Syracuse Football Opponents: Akron | syracuse.com
The biggest issue at Akron is the coaching change. J.D. Brookhart is out and Rob Ianello is in. Ianello is a former offensive assistant at Notre Dame. You will also find some familiar faces on the Akron staff as former Syracuse coaches Mitch Browning and Derrick Jackson are there as is former Notre Dame QB Ron Powlus, the man who once was supposed to win three Heisman trophies according to one ESPN analyst (right, Beano?).

U.S. Army practices this afternoon in Clinton Square for change of command | syracuse.com
Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner, Police Chief Frank Fowler, Syracuse University Football Coach Doug Marrone, and other dignitaries are expected to attend a 10:30 a.m. signing of a community covenant supporting soldiers and their families.

Rivals.com College Football - Buchanan mailbag: Bad coaching fires
Pasqualoni was 107-59-1 at Syracuse, but the Orange managed just six or fewer wins in four of his last five seasons.

Opposing Views: 2010 NCAA Football Preview: Syracuse Orange
Syracuse Football is not a joke anymore. Under the helm of Greg Robinson it was.

Football Friday: Linebackers | Otto's Army
Senior Doug Hogue joins Smith to form an absolutely dynamic duo in the second level of Syracuse’s defense. Can you remember the last time the Orange had two certified stars at one position?

Casual Summer Headband Series: Keeping it Casual IN THE WOMB! - Casual Hoya
The Hoya menace is striking early and often. Are you doing your part to counteract it?

Coveted SU recruit Anthony Davis and his unibrow talk about the process...