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Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Syracuse University is under NCAA investigation, according to a report on CBSSports.com. A source tells CBSSports.com that the University "has received a letter of preliminary inquiry from the NCAA."

Monday, March 11, 2013  Two Syracuse Orange football players, along with two other SU students, were in Syracuse City Court Monday morning for a hearing on charges they burglarized a neighbor’s home last month.

Wednesday, March 06, 2013  Two Syracuse University football players are among four students charged in connection with three burglaries. Markus Pierce-Brewster and Davon Walls are accused of stealing electronics from a South Campus apartment. Coach Scott Shafer has issued a statement on the arrests.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  The Syracuse Football Club, a group of former SU football players, is telling alumni to stop sending in donations toward Cain’s cause.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  When former SU Head Coach Doug Marrone hired Scott Shafer as his defensive coordinator back in 2009, he was impressed with their shared mutual respect for the game and for the culture they were hoping to instill. That culture will now live on in Shafer who will be named SU Football's new head coach.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  A person familiar with the selection process tells The Associated Press that Syracuse will name defensive coordinator Scott Shafer as the Orange's next coach.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  Syracuse Athletics has already found a replacement for Doug Marrone according to CBSSports.com, citing a source that says SU defensive coordinator Scott Shafer will get the promotion.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013  SU fans react to news that head football coach, Doug Marrone, has offers to coach NFL teams like the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, and Philadelphia Eagles.

Saturday, November 10, 2012  Syracuse football got the job done today in style at the Carrier Dome, beating #9 Louisville 45-26.

Friday, October 05, 2012  Adonis Ameen-Moore scored on 1-yard run, Dyshawn Davis returned a fumble 52 yards for another score, and Syracuse broke out of a yearlong funk with a 14-13 victory over Pittsburgh on Friday night.

Saturday, September 08, 2012  Matt Barkley threw for three of his six touchdowns in the final quarter, just as the Orange were starting to get back in it, for 42-29 win at the at New York's College Classic at Metlife Stadium.

Wednesday, May 02, 2012  A former Syracuse Orange lineman is among three former professional football players charged in a South Florida tax refund and identity theft scheme.

Saturday, December 03, 2011  The Orange ends the 2011 season with 5 straight losses and a 5-7 record, missing their chance to play in a Bowl game for what would have been the 2nd straight season.

Friday, October 21, 2011  In what was surely the biggest win since Doug Marrone took over as Head Coach, the Orange dominated West Virginia on both sides of the ball in a 49-23 victory in front of 45,265 fans at the Carrier Dome.

Saturday, September 24, 2011  Syracuse cornerback Kevyn Scott made an interception in the end zone on the first play of overtime, Ross Krautman kicked four field goals, including the 27-yard winner, and the Orange held off Toledo 33-30 on Saturday.