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Watertown Daily Times | SU'S ONLY GOAL: GET TO A BOWL
"Going back to last year, I was disappointed in the win total," he said. "Going back and looking at some of the things that we're doing — changing the culture and creating structure, discipline and leadership — we have won a lot of those battles. Now our goal is to make sure that carries onto the field in wins. I'm expecting us to be better and be a more competitive football team."

Big East fearless predictions for 2010 - Big East Blog - ESPN
7. Syracuse will challenge for a bowl bid: The Orange haven't made the postseason since going 6-6 in 2004. They'll have a chance this year. They should be no worse than 3-1 to start the year, with Akron, Maine and Colgate on the schedule. If Syracuse can find just two wins elsewhere, it will go into the regular season finale at home against Boston College for a chance to break even.

Are Injuries SU Football’s Biggest Headline? : Orange Fizz – Syracuse Recruiting, Sports Rumors, Podcasts, Student Life
Not a single game has been played nor a meaningful snap been taken, but we’ve already been weaved through several storylines. You have the flurry of injuries that has sidelined players left and right. Kicker Ryan Lichtenstein had a sore leg, wide receiver Adrian Flemming with a pulled hamstring, Ryan Gillum an abdominal strain. The list has been never-ending.

Three Idiots on Sports: Akron Game Week - Random Thoughts
An official prediction will also be coming later this week, but I can't see Akron sticking with Syracuse. They've got an untested coach, new systems on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball and a dearth of talent. It may be close early, but I think the Orange defense plays down hill all game and wins it for SU, regardless of what the offense does.

Syracuse Orange Defense Will Bring the Pain: A Look at the Two-Deep | Bleacher Report
Sure, there are still question marks about depth, and the potential impact of a few position changes which will go into effect this season, but, all things considered, it looks like they’ll be even better this season.

Jim Ridlon Exhibits Lifetime of Art | Madison County Courier-Madison County News
In 1989, Syracuse University commissioned Ridlon to create a 6 foot by 20 foot assemblage reflecting on the first one hundred years of Syracuse Football. The "100 Years of Syracuse Football" assemblage is permanently installed in the Ernie Davis Room in the Carrier Dome at Syracuse University.

Syracuse University Athletics - Six to Share the Spotlight for Syracuse's 'Night of Distinction'
The 2010 honorees include Greg Allen '73 (Football), Edward Kakas '64 (Crew), Don McPherson '88 (Football), John Pappas '68 (Lacrosse), Danny Schayes '81 (Basketball), and Joseph Smith '68 (Baseball).

To Bye or Not To Bye? In the Big East Tournament, It Doesn't Matter -- NCAABB FanHouse
Frankly, the Big East should feel good about itself; it's best teams are winning against top 38 teams at a higher rate than the rest of the nation. And face it, there's always going to be more urgency for a team fighting to move up on the seed line than a top seed that's just trying to avoid injuries on the way to March. Perhaps the extra day's rest is actually an advantage.

Big East Week 1 preview - Big East Blog - ESPN
Syracuse at Akron (6 p.m.): Slightly tricky road game for the Orange, who can easily get off to at least a 3-1 start this season if they handle the opener.

Black Bears select Smith at quarterback | The Kennebec Journal, Augusta, ME
Warren Smith was named quarterback at the University of Maine on Sunday, ending a preseason competition with former Portland High standout Chris Treister.

"Nassau State of Mind", featuring Syracuse student Tyler Gildin: