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Monday, January 07, 2013  As Doug Marrone was officially introduced as the Buffalo Bills new head coach on Monday, there was so much for Orange fans and Bills fans in Central New York to soak in.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Doug Marrone has made his passion for the Syracuse football program very well known through his four years as head coach, a factor that has likely made his decision to become the Buffalo Bills new head coach very difficult.

Sunday, December 30, 2012  Doug Marrone completed his fourth season at Syracuse with another successful homecoming, and hoped it wouldn't be the last time he brings his team to the Bronx.

Saturday, November 24, 2012  It's mathematically possible. Syracuse Orange Football has a chance to win a share of a Big East championship, and possibly a bid to a BCS bowl.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  The Syracuse football team caps the 2012 regular season with a post-Thanksgiving showdown against Temple Friday morning at Lincoln Financial Field.

Thursday, November 22, 2012  If you ask anybody on the 1987 edition of the SU Football Team about the ending of the West Virginia game, what was the final game of the regular season, they'll probably tell you that Don MacPherson's 17 yard pass to Pat Kelly with 10 seconds left was inevitable.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Rutgers is leaving the Big East, where it has been competing since 1991.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Alec Lemon had eight catches for 166 yards to help set up three touchdowns, caught an 11-yard scoring pass, and Syracuse beat Connecticut 40-10 on Friday night to spoil Huskies coach Paul Pasqualoni's return nearly eight years after he was fired by the Orange.

Thursday, October 11, 2012  The SU Football team didn't have very much success the last time they played a game in a hostile environment, but they're hoping for better results as they head into a hostile High Point Solutions Stadium.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012  Adonis Ameen-Moore's new responsibilities not only came in handy on the scoreboard, but were also very affective down the stretch of a close defensive game.

Tuesday, July 10, 2012  Augustus Edwards announced from Tottenville High School in Staten Island that he plans on signing with the Syracuse Orange. The 6-foot-1, 220 pound Edwards is a star running back, known for his speed and Delone Carter like style of scrapping for each and every yard.

Saturday, December 31, 2011  Thomas has tweeted that he plans on returning to play one more season for the SU Football team.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  The Big East is reportedly set to announce the additions of Boise State and San Diego State as football-only members and Houston, Central Florida and SMU for all sports as soon as Wednesday.

Friday, December 02, 2011  Both the 5-6 Orange and 5-6 Pittsburgh Panthers have had disappointing seasons so far, but are gunning for a chance to extend their season with a victory at Heinz Field Saturday at noon.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The Big East is struggling to stay together and keep its automatic BCS bowl bid.