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Sunday, June 02, 2013  A person familiar with the situation says the Pinstripe Bowl and the Big Ten will hold a news conference Monday at Yankee Stadium to announce an agreement between the league and the 3-year-old postseason game.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  CNY Central sports reporter Niko Tamurian gives his take on SU's promotion of Scott Shafer to head coach.

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, December 29, 2012  SU Quarterback Ryan Nassib says that Saturday's win was a first for his football career.

Saturday, December 29, 2012 

Saturday, December 29, 2012  A field goal, a safety and a touchdown helped the Orange take a 12-7 lead in the first half against West Virginia in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. The Orange outgained WVU in total yards, 223-152.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Snow is expected to fall in the New York area throughout the day, with accumulations of about 3 inches. Maybe that will help the defenses slow down a couple of offenses that have been among the best in the country this season.

Friday, December 28, 2012  Doug Marrone, a Bronx native and graduate of Lehman High in the borough, stood on the hallowed ground at Yankee Stadium.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Syracuse Orange football team had their final walk through on the Yankee Stadium football field on Friday afternoon, and for the seniors it was a pleasant kind of déjà vu.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  In what's become an honor for many of New York city's treasured guests, head coach Doug Marrone and Syracuse's four captains, Sirki Diabate, Ryan Nassib, Justin Pugh and Shamarko Thomas, got to ring the opening bell.

Tuesday, December 25, 2012  In a brief statement released shortly after 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, the SU Athletics Department said "Syracuse University head football coach Doug Marrone announced today that sophomore Adonis Ameen-Moore and junior Max Beaulieu will not participate in the 2012 New Era Pinstripe Bowl due to violations of athletic department rules."

Friday, December 21, 2012  Just days after Syracuse Orange football players Marquis Spruill were in court, Head Coach Doug Marrone released a statement about the status of the two players.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Syracuse University football players Marquis Spruill and Steve Rene appeared in Syracuse City Court with their lawyer on Wednesday afternoon, both facing charges stemming from a scuffle with police earlier this month.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Syracuse Head Football Coach Doug Marrone says he's extra giddy as he prepares to coach a Bowl game in the Bronx for the second time in three years, the very neighborhood he grew up in as a Yankees fan.

Wednesday, December 05, 2012  Syracuse Head Football Coach Doug Marrone confirmed on Wednesday that linebacker Marquis Spruill and running back Steve Rene are both eligible to play in the Pinstripe Bowl December 29th at Yankee Stadium.