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Saturday, April 27, 2013  The New York Giants have moved up in the fourth round of the NFL draft and taken Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib.

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.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Ex-SU Quarterback Ryan Nassib continued his media and workout tour on Tuesday, appearing on the Dan Patrick Show to talk about the upcoming NFL draft.

Thursday, March 07, 2013  It was Pro Day today at Syracuse for 15 former Orange football players. These players put their skills, strength and speed on display for general managers, coaches and scouts from the National Football League.

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.

Wednesday, December 12, 2012  The Pro Football Weekly All-America team annually recognizes college football's most talented players and is determined based on extensive evaluation and considerable feedback from NFL evaluators.

Thursday, December 06, 2012  Receiver Alec Lemon, offensive tackle Justin Pugh and safety Shamarko Thomas were named to the first team. Senior Quarterback Ryan Nassib and defensive end Brandon Sharpe were selected on the second team.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Syracuse University football has officially played its last Big East Conference game. And it leaves the conference with a victory.

Saturday, November 17, 2012  The comeback kids from the 'Cuse did it again. Syracuse, just like it did against South Florida, erased a double-digit first half lead and won a football game.

Thursday, November 08, 2012  It could be argued that the SU Football team is in need of strong leaders this week more than they've been all season. It's perhaps one of the reasons why Head Coach Doug Marrone waited until there were three games left in the regular season to name his team captains.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012  On December 4th, Nassib will trade in his football and class apparel for black-tie attire to be honored as a 2012 National Football Foundation National Scholar-Athlete at the National Football Foundation Awards Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.

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 02, 2012  After going a disappointing 1-3 in September to start, they plan on starting fresh in October as they enter their final Big East schedule.

Thursday, September 27, 2012  Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib has been nominated for the National Football Foundation's scholar-athlete award.