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The Syracuse Orange played their first football game in 1889. The Orange enjoyed success early in the 20th century. The Orange won the national championship in 1959 under coach Ben Scwartzwalder. The program has produced several NFL greats like Jim Brown, Donovan McNabb, and Marvin Harrison.

 

 

2007 Syracuse Orange Outlook:

 

 Coming off a 4-8 campaign, the 2007 season could be coach Greg Robinson’s last unless the team performs much better. With 12 starters returning, the Orange is unlikely to make much of an impact in the Big East. Sophomore Andrew Robinson will be taking over at quarterback. The Syracuse offense was dismal a year ago. The defensive line is solid, but the secondary could be a problem. It will be hard for Robinson to keep his job after this season.

Syracuse Orange 2007 Schedule

Aug 31 - vs. Washington, 8:00 PM

Sep 8 - at Iowa, 8:00 PM

Sep 15 - vs. Illinois, TBA

Sep 22 - at Louisville, TBA

Sep 29 - at Miami-Ohio, TBA

Oct 6 - vs. West Virginia, TBA

Oct 13 - vs. Rutgers, TBA

Oct 20 - vs. Buffalo, TBA

Oct 27 - Open

Nov 3 - at Pittsburgh, TBA

Nov 10 - vs. So Florida, TBA

Nov 17 - at Connecticut, TBA

Nov 24 - vs. Cincinnati, TBA

 

 

 

Syracuse Orange Head Coach Profile

Greg Robinson has enjoyed great success as a coordinator in both the NFL and college. Robinson was the defensive coordinator on the Denver Broncos back-to-back championship teams. Prior to accepting the head coaching position at Syracuse, Robinson was the co-defensive coordinator at the University of Texas. An unimpressive 5-18 record in his first two seasons has landed Robinson on the hot seat. Success in 2007 is critical to Robinson’s job security.

 

 

Syracuse Orange-Key Departures/Players to Watch

 

Defensive end Jameel McClain is a beast on the defensive line. McClain led the Big East with 9.5 sacks in 2006. On offense, new quarterback Andrew Robinson will rely on running back Curtis Brinkley to carry the load.


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Fan Comments

  1. Syracuse is a very slow moving offensive squad and usually stop pretty good drives with some kind of a turnover...another grist-mill season vs Big East teams for the Orange men....what you saw in 2007 will be repeated in 2008...it will be a moral victory if Syracuse breaks even.
    Posted at 12/08 17:21 by LOCKNLOAD

 
 
 



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