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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.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  As Charley Loeb, Terrel Hunt and John Kinder each audition as the 2013 starting quarterback this spring season, the rest of the offense is also dealing with the transition.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A.J. Long, a speedy quarterback from Tennessee, has verbally committed to playing football at Syracuse University in 2014.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  The Syracuse Football team added 19 new players on Wednesday, first year head coach Scott Shafer officially announced his first recruiting class.

Wednesday, February 06, 2013  Syracuse University football is taking a big step into their next era today, as new head coach Scott Shafer and his coaching staff watch the 2013 recruiting class become official

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Syracuse University Athletics announced Thursday that Tim Lester will join the SU football coaching staff. Lester comes from five years as head coach at Elmhurst College where he led the team to "their most successful season in school history," according to SU Athletics.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Syracuse University Athletics announced Thursday that George McDonald will join the SU football coaching staff as offensive coordinator under head coach Scott Shafer.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Brand new SU football head coach Scott Shafer was dealt a tough blow on Saturday when his top recruit, Texas quarterback Zach Allen, announced he's heading to TCU instead.

Friday, January 11, 2013 

Monday, January 07, 2013  Darius Kelly, a recruit from Arizona who has signed to play for the Orange, told the Post Standard that he was told by Syracuse assistant coach Donnie Henderson that Shafer is being promoted to take over for Doug Marrone

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.

Friday, January 04, 2013  UPDATE: AP writer Tom Withers tweeted Friday morning that his "Understanding is Doug Marrone not leaving 'Cuse."

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Syracuse football offensive tackle Justin Pugh will forgo his final season of eligibility, as he declared for the 2013 NFL Draft today.

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  Following his 903rd win, SU head basketball coach Jim Boeheim weighed in on fellow SU coach Doug Marrone getting interest from multiple NFL teams.

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.