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Thursday, May 09, 2013  You could call him the leader in the clubhouse. Terrel Hunt, the Redshirt-Sophomore quarterback for the Syracuse Orange created a bit of distance between himself and the rest of the field during spring practices.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  His arrival on the SU campus has Orange fans excited for the upcoming football season.

Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The 2013-2014 Syracuse University men's basketball season is already loaded and now will be even tougher when the Orange host Indiana in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Tuesday, May 07, 2013  If you asked anyone during the 2012 Big East Championship season for Syracuse Football, they probably would have conceded that Charley Loeb was the heir apparent to Ryan Nassib. And why not? He's a 5th year senior in 2013 and while it's limited, he's the only candidate with actual game experience (4-6 passing for 41 yards to go along with a couple rushes). Then, the plot thickened.

Monday, May 06, 2013  The Syracuse Orange 2013 Football season may be another three and a half months away but it's never too early to look at the post season. Right?

Monday, May 06, 2013  Well start with John Kinder who drew comparison to Donny McPherson in high school. A fellow Long Islander, Kinder displays dazzling speed and seems like a pretty good fit for the new look Syracuse Orange offense.

Saturday, May 04, 2013  It's the first time it's happened, so it's fitting it's the last time it was possible.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Looking to get your college hoops fix a little earlier this year? Well, the NCAA has just shortened your wait by about two weeks.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  When Cicero-North Syracuse grad Morgan Nandin takes the Syracuse University softball field for the final time as member of the Orange it will undoubtedly be emotional.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Syracuse was invited to participate in the 2013 Chick-Fil-A Bowl Challenge. The Challenge, features football coaches from 14 different schools (13 of which were SEC or ACC schools) paired up with a celebrity partner.

Monday, April 29, 2013  C.J. Fair is coming back to Syracuse. That much we knew. But the Orange senior-to-be says cites a few reasons for his return for the 2013-2014 season.

Saturday, April 27, 2013  The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken Syracuse safety Shamarko Thomas in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Many so-called experts thought it was a no-brainer that Ryan Nassib and Shamarko Thomas would be taken by the end of the 3rd round in the NFL Draft. That wansn't the case.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  The Bills took a quarterback, but rather than Nassib, it was E.J. Manuel of Florida State.

Thursday, April 25, 2013  Many experts thought that Ryan Nassib would be the first Syracuse Orange player selected in the first round of the NFL Draft. Turns out, it was the man who protected Nassib's blind side the last three seasons.