Another Set of Hands: Syracuse Gets Commitment From WR Sean Avant
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Syracuse picks up another late commitment for the Class of ’13 as WR Sean Avant chooses the Orange over the weekend. Multiple reports say the Miramar, FL native selected SU over offers from Wake Forest and West Virginia, among others. Avant hails from the same hometown as Keon Lyn, and joins Corey Cooper and Corey Winfield as the incoming wide receiving corps.
The scouting...
2013 NCAA Football: Syracuse Orange Prediction
Key Players ReturningRB Jerome Smith, RB Prince-Tyson Gelley, WR Jarrod West, OC Macky MacPherson, OL Kristofer Curtis, DE Markus Pierce-Brewster, DT Jay Bromley, DT Deon Goggins, LB Dyshawn Davis, LB Cameron Lynch, LB Marquis Spruill, CB Keon Lyn, CB Brandon Reddish, FS Jeremi Wilkes, SS Durell Eskridge, KR Jeremiah Kobena, PR Ritchy Desir, K Ross Krautman, P Jonathan Fisher.Key...
SU Commits Weighing Shafer Hire: Zeek Still Strong, Malik Challenges Gross
The last few days in the Syracuse recruiting world has been filled with shock, surprise, and now subsequent relief. A handful of commits have remained positive, while others will start to take visits elsewhere as Signing Day approaches in less than a month. But the hiring of Scott Shafer as Syracuse’s next head coach will help solidify the trust of wavering recruits. Three...
New York, New York! Syracuse Back to Pinstripe Bowl: D.A.’s Knee-Jerk Reaction
It’s official, Syracuse is headed back to the Pinstripe Bowl at the end of the month. Here’s my knee-jerk reaction:
No, the destination and opponent of SU football will be neither warm nor new. Some fans may gripe, “Been there, done that.” But presumingly taking on West Virginia is pretty cool in a bowl game. It’s not quite as emotionally charged as it might be a few years...
Syracuse’s Fantastic Five: The Top 5 Orange Targets Left for NSD 2013
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Less than three months until National Signing Day 2013, and Syracuse hasn’t picked up a commitment since July. News will start to heat up now that high school seasons are coming to a close, so The Fizz has compiled the top 5 available recruits for SU. It features a lot of size and athleticism, popular traits of Doug Marrone’s targets. The Orange is playing...
Keon Lyn Eager to Correct Mistakes
The Syracuse defense has struggled the last couple of games, but the secondary has taken a step forward. CuseNation.com caught up with Syracuse corner Keon Lyn to discuss the upcoming matchup with Louisville.
Building an Arsenal: 3 Receiver Recruits Syracuse Can Land to Help the QB
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With 8 verbal commits so far, Syracuse has likely recruited a big chunk of its ’13 class. Fans are pumped to see how the already tight-knit group pans out on the field. But there are still dominoes that could fall either way for Doug Marrone. Since he’s wrapped up QB Zach Allen – who is already talking about the resurgence of Syracuse Football on Twitter - why...
Orange Coverage with Keon Lyn
Keon Lyn might be Syracuse's best cover corner this season. As the defense continues to improve, Lyn is ready for the challenges that await. He spoke with CuseNation.com about that.
Week 1 Fizz Five: What Syracuse Can Take From the Loss & Apply to USC
If Saturday was a boxing match, Syracuse took a shot to the chin and dropped, failing to deliver its own knockout blow. The Fizz brings you the Fizz Five from SU’s gut-wrenching 42-41 loss to the Wildcats. Before we turn our attention to Saturday’s possible blowout at Metlife, here’s the top five things to take away from SU’s brutal one point loss in Week 1.
Keon Lyn’s...
Northwestern Escapes Carrier Dome With Win After Last Minute TD
Northwestern Escapes Carrier Dome With Win After Last Minute TDIt seemed as though Syracuse was going to pull off the incredible comeback victory in the season opener against Northwestern but the Wildcats had other ideas.
Their offense marched down the field and (with a little help from a questionable roughing the passer penalty on Syracuse cornerback Keon Lyn) scored a go-ahead...
NCAA's helmet rule is a bit much
The more things stay the same, the more things change.
OK, I know that's backward, but follow me here. The first weekend of college football is officially upon us, and with come five rule changes for the 2012 season that were aimed at protecting players.
And while I agree with most of them, I'd like to go back to the NCAA Football Rules Committee with hat in hand to get...
Instant Reaction: Syracuse Loses Heart-Breaker 42-41 to Northwestern
This picture of Northwestern’s Coach Fitzgerald is a pretty good summation of how Orange fans feel right now. Instant reaction from Syracuse’s gut-wrenching 42-41 loss to Northwestern.
Absolute abomination on the personal foul by Keon Lyn. That’s a complete joke. It sets up the Wildcats on a 1st-and-Goal, which ends in the GW touchdown on the following play. Lyn barely shoves...
Fizz 5: The Five Most Pressing Questions of Syracuse’s Spring Game
Doug Marrone has put Syracuse football behind the Iron Curtain this spring, so we don’t blame you for not knowing what to expect Saturday. With information on SU at a premium, we’re here to help. Here are the Fizz Five biggest questions surrounding the annual Spring Game.
Which young DBs will step up?
The most productive member of last year’s secondary, Phillip Thomas, is...
Help Wanted: Incoming DB Dontez Ford Will Have a Chance to Compete for SU
The Syracuse secondary last year was putrid, there’s no way around it. It was a group that fought injuries and lack of talent the entire year. The images of deep balls sailing over Orange helmets will forever haunt SU fans when thinking of the 5-game collapse. In the first two months of the season, the DBs bent but did not break. They gave up yardage, but buckled down in the red...
Syracuse’s top WR one of two ruled out for the spring
The book isn’t even closed on the 2011 season and already one football program’s preparations for the 2012 season have been impacted by injuries. Syracuse announced Thursday evening that wide receiver Alec Lemon and cornerback Keon Lyn underwent shoulder surgeries recently and, as a result, have already been ruled out of participating in spring practice.…
Lemon and Lyn Sidelined for Spring
Syracuse wide receiver Alec Lemon and cornerback Keon Lyn will miss 2012 Spring Football practice due to shoulder surgeries. Lemon had successful surgery on his right shoulder in Annapolis, Md., while Lyn had successful surgery on his right shoulder in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Their status for the 2012 season will be evaluated throughout the rehabilitation process and announced prior...
The Fizz’s Holiday Shopping List for the 2012 Syracuse Recruiting Class
The greeting cards have been sent, the lights and tree are up, and the turkey is in the oven. Your Christmas is well underway, but this year, there’s still some presents to open for SU’s 2012 recruiting class. The Fizz has you covered – just refer to our wish list below.
By the way, here’s a warning for all members of the SU athletic staff: We’re NOT talking to you (NCAA...
Keon Lyn Tweets He Will Have Surgery, Says “Moves Need to Be Made”
Sounds like Keon Lyn is set to get surgery, and some are worried he may be rethinking his decision to come to Syracuse. Is the sophomore corner upset by his one-game suspension to end the season? Last night, Keon’s Twitter raised a few eyebrows:
“Yo this Surgery I got to get is really on my mind.”
“Why did I have to come to Syracuse? Why? I messed up something so good! Promise...
Marrone: 'We Sent Keon Home'
In a surprise move, Syracuse cornerback Keon Lyn wasn't on the field on Saturday in Pittsburgh. After the game, the bigger surprise was the reason he wasn't suited up.
The Fizz 5: What Needs to Change For Syracuse Heading to UConn
That smell is the stinker SU laid in Lousiville that by now has spread to all regions of Orange Nation and might be stuck in your nostrils for awhile. Even a win at UConn may not erase the memory of a hideous performances that conjured up images of the Groobers Error. It was made worse with the memory of a flawless performance against West Virginia. What changed? This week’s...
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