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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  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.

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.

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.

Monday, April 22, 2013  The Syracuse Orange has wrapped up spring practices and the big question fans had heading into the spring remains unanswered. Who will start at quarterback?

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Syracuse Crunch right wing Brett Connolly tallied a hat trick on Saturday night, as the Syracuse Crunch pounded the Rochester Americans 5-1.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Syracuse basketball senior Brandon Triche threw out the first pitch at the Syracuse Chiefs home opener on Saturday afternoon.

Monday, April 08, 2013  During the Final Four weekend in Atlanta, the Orange legend said he had been told by the university that his jersey will be retired during the 2013- 2014 basketball season.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Watch the video to hear Triche talk about his last play as a member of the Syracuse Orange

Saturday, April 06, 2013  Tens of thousands of college basketball fans have poured into Atlanta over the past few days and even more are expected on Saturday. The Final Four is a city wide event with concerts, a family activity center and even a large ferris wheel outside the Georgia Dome.