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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.

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.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  The Orange officially accepted an invitation to the New Era Pinstripe Bowl, to be played on Saturday December 29th at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. SU's opponent, a squad from the Big 12 that is yet to be determined.

Sunday, December 02, 2012  Syracuse Police confirmed to CNY Central on Sunday that juniors Marquis Spruill and Steve Rene were arrested early Sunday morning.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012  Naesean Howard calls Syracuse University his "dream school". Now that dream, may be coming true.

Friday, June 17, 2011  The Syracuse Orange Football team is exposed to a training regimen that most people couldn't even dream of completing. So when the Orange is put to the test, you know it's a legit challenge.

Tuesday, May 31, 2011  Ohio State's Jim Tressel resigns as football coach amid NCAA violations, sanctions

Tuesday, April 12, 2011  The Syracuse Chiefs, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, are pleased to announce that former Syracuse University punter Rob Long will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day, this Wednesday, April 13.

Friday, August 13, 2010  There was something in the air at Fan Fest 2010 for the SU Football Team.

Monday, August 02, 2010  The latest conference expansion rumor has the Big East being proactive.