Gametime

Vaughan prepares for homecoming in season finale
By Pete Gegick
December 2, 2011 - 8:27pm
Last season, senior linebacker Dan Vaughan contributed on special teams. But the Pittsburgh native left his impression on SU football this year, as the team’s season-defining game shifts to western Pennsylvania’s Heinz Field.

Growing up, Dan Vaughan didn’t live far away from the University of Pittsburgh’s current home field.

“I live about seven miles from the stadium,” Vaughan said.

MBB: Orange prepare for a visit from the Gators
By Tyler Greenawalt
December 2, 2011 - 12:30pm
The Syracuse University men's basketball team readies itself for its first matchup against a ranked opponent this season with the Florida Gators coming to the Carrier Dome Friday.

It has been two years since the No. 3 Syracuse University men’s basketball team (7-0, 5-0 home) has faced the No. 9 Florida Gators (5-1, 2-1 road), and in those two years, a lot has changed for both programs.

Running out the clock: Week 13 edition
By Pete Gegick
November 28, 2011 - 9:36pm
News and notes from Syracuse University's crushing loss to the University of Cincinnati, 30-13.

Here’s my recap of the game, a 30-13 defeat at the hands of the Cincinnati Bearcats (8-3, 4-2 Big East). “Obviously, I’m upset.

Football team continues Big East skid, falling to Cincy
By Pete Gegick
November 27, 2011 - 7:39pm
After a win against West Virginia, it seemed like Syracuse could make the BCS. With their fourth straight loss, though, the Orange are now one loss away from missing the postseason.

It seems that so much time has passed since Syracuse (5-6, 1-5 Big East) dominated West Virginia in the Carrier Dome. During that 47-20 beat down, the Orange controlled all three phases of the game so completely that it didn’t seem far-fetched to have the team as the BCS representative from the Big East. Just over a month ago, the Orange completed a dream drubbing of the Mountaineers to move the team to 5-2 on the season. 

Fine: These allegations are patently false in every aspect
By Fred Omar Imbert
November 19, 2011 - 2:31pm
Associate coach Bernie Fine released a statement through his attorney Friday refuting the child molestation claims against him.

Associate coach for the Syracuse University men’s basketball team, Bernie Fine, released a statement Friday denying all child molestation accusations against him. 

Running out the clock: Week 11 edition
By Pete Gegick
November 15, 2011 - 6:30pm
News and notes from Syracuse University's third consecutive loss, this time at the hands of the University of South Florida, 37-17.

Here’s my recap of the game, a 37-17 defeat of the Syracuse Orange (5-5, 1-4) at the hands of the South Florida Bulls (5-4, 1-4). “Obviously we have lost our third straight.

MBB rewind: Season opener edition
By Dan Connors
November 14, 2011 - 1:41am
News and notes from Syracuse University's strong victory against Fordham, 78-53.

Fred Imbert with the recap of No. 5 Syracuse University's season opener victory against Fordham, 78-53. 

Syracuse’s zone, which can be susceptible to the long ball, was particularly effective against Fordham. The Rams made only 4-19 three-pointers. 

Orange welcome the Rams for 2011-12 season opener
By Tyler Greenawalt
November 11, 2011 - 7:17pm
The men's basketball team zeroes in on Fordham in the team's regular season opener Saturday.

After two exhibition wins, the No. 5 Syracuse University men’s basketball team finally begins regular season play Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Carrier Dome against Fordham University. The Orange look to start the 2011-2012 season with a bang against a Rams squad that only won seven games last year. 

Running out the clock: Week 10 edition
By Pete Gegick
November 7, 2011 - 2:26pm
News and notes from Syracuse University's stunning loss on the road against the University of Connecticut, 28-21.

 

The Syracuse Orange (5-4, 1-2 Big East) could not pull out the win in East Hartford, as they fell to the University of Connecticut Huskies (4-5, 1-2 Big East), 28-21. “We knew what we had to do and we had a good game plan, but just too many turnovers," Nick Provo said, courtesy of Connecticut Athletics. 

Andrew Tiller, by the numbers
By Pete Gegick
November 4, 2011 - 11:41am
As the Syracuse University football team gears up for its matchup against the Connecticut Huskies, offensive lineman Andrew Tiller reflects on his weight loss and grades.

Four hundred and eight pounds.  

That’s what Syracuse guard Andrew Tiller weighed when he first stepped on campus. After rehabbing from an ankle surgery before attending the university, Tiller saw his weight grow past 400 pounds before his first season of Division-I Football Bowl Subdivision football.