SB Nation New York - Syracuse Football: Position-By-Position Previews For 2011 Orangehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48977/ny-fave.png2011-08-24T11:13:21-04:00http://newyork.sbnation.com/rss/stream/21279382011-08-24T11:13:21-04:002011-08-24T11:13:21-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Offensive Line: Pugh, Chibane Lead Strongest Aspect Of 2011-'12 Orange
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<p>Last season, the Syracuse University football program used a productive running attack, which featured 1,000-yard running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6276/delone-carter">Delone Carter</a>, to help finish 8-5 overall and collect a 36-34 victory over Kansas State in the Pinstripe Bowl. A critical part of the Orange smash-mouth attack was a physical offensive line that helped SU grind out many low-scoring victories -- in seven of SU's eight Big East Conference games, the Orange scored more than 20 points just once.</p>
<p>The story will be much of the same this season as SU returns four of its five starters from 2010-11 line. The biggest name on that line will be junior left tackle <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75637/justin-pugh">Justin Pugh</a> (6-foot-6, 299-pounds), who last year earned second-team All-Big East honors. Pugh, along side best friend and teammate junior right guard <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75638/zack-chibane">Zack Chibane</a> (6-5, 298), will anchor the left side of the Orange OL that not only will protect the blind side of starting quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib">Ryan Nassib</a>, but will try to make holes for starting running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37762/antwon-bailey">Antwon Bailey</a>.</p>
<p>On the right side of the line will be seniors, right guard Andrew Tiller (6-5, 328) and right tackle Michael Hay (6-5, 279). Last season, Tiller started in 13 games, while Hay started in 12.</p>
<p>The "newcomer" of the OL is sophomore center <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114540/macky-macpherson">Macky MacPherson</a> (6-2, 265). MacPherson, who played in 13 games last season, will try and fill the shoes of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6340/ryan-bartholomew">Ryan Bartholomew</a>, who played well enough last year that he earned a roster spot in the East-West Shrine game.</p>
<p>What is a concern is whether or not the Orange have enough depth on the OL. As of Monday, <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_o_2.html">SU was dressing only seven scholarship lineman</a>. The backups, which feature junior Andrew Phillips 6-6, 280), junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114545/lou-alexander">Lou Alexander</a> (6-4, 329), senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37761/ian-allport">Ian Allport</a> (6-5, 306) and senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37774/nick-lepak">Nick Lepak</a> (6-5, 349). Each have limited experience and many haven't had a chance to learn in training camp because of injuries -- Allport and Lepak have been sidelined with concussions, while <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114541/sean-hickey">Sean Hickey</a>, who was predicted to be the backup at right tackle, will be out for the season with a knee injury.</p>
<p>In conclusion, the strongest aspect of the 2011-'12 Orange should be the OL -- and any football fan will tell you, that's never a bad thing. Despite some other questions on the offense and defense, Pugh and Chibane, who could be the best left tackle-guard combo in the Big East, will be a part of the most stable SU unit. What's even more impressive is that the right side of the SU line, Tiller, Hay, should be just as solid. However, after the starters there are a lot of questions marks. The hope for 'Cuse fans is that every starter stays healthy -- of course, that's asking a lot -- and the corps is dominate as predicted.</p>
<p><i>SB Nation New York has been previewing Syracuse football all week. If you've missed any previews, click below:</i></p>
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<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938">Quarterbacks</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938">Linebackers</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacks/in/2127938">Running backs</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ball/in/2127938">Defensive Line</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/19/2370244/syracuse-football-preview-recievers-will-the-next-mike-williams/in/2127938"><i>Wide Receivers</i></a></li>
<li><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/22/2377104/syracuse-football-phillip-thomas-shamarko-thomas-kevyn-scott-keon-lyn-ritchy-desire-brandon-reddish/in/2127938">Secondary</a></li>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/24/2381323/syracuse-football-Justin-pugh-zach-chibane-macky-macpherson-andrew-tiller-michael-hayJared Smith2011-08-22T12:08:24-04:002011-08-22T12:08:24-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Secondary: Phillip and Shamarko Thomas Anchor Talented Group
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<p>Entering the 2011-12 season, the Syracuse University football program has a lot of question marks on the defensive side of the ball. There's a lot of potential, but as previewed earlier last week, the <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ball/in/2127938">defensive line</a> is talented, but small; while, the<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938"> linebacking corps</a> is fast, but very inexperienced. This year, it seems that the SU secondary, which has a handful of players who saw playing time last season, is the one aspect of the Orange D that the fan base isn't too concerned about.</p>
<p>The veteran of the group is cornerback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6290/kevyn-scott">Kevyn Scott</a>, who is coming off a injury plagued 2010-11 season that featured him playing in just six games. When healthy, Scott has proving to be a solid starter. Competing for the other starting corner spot will be sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114524/keon-lyn">Keon Lyn</a>, who as a true freshman played in nine games last season, and junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75629/ri-shard-anderson">Ri'Shard Anderson</a>, who missed all of last year with a shoulder injury. Meanwhile, true freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134350/brandon-reddish">Brandon Reddish</a> has been impressing coaches during training camp.</p>
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<p>"I’m excited about his ability and skill sets as well," defensive coordinator Scott Shafer <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/tag/_/name/brandon-reddish">told ESPN's Andrea Adelson last week</a>. "You can compare him to Eskridge in that he's ahead of the learning curve compared to most freshmen. I’m looking forward to seeing more of what he can do." </p>
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<p>Others who might see playing time this year are: Freshman Ritchy Desire, who Syracuse Post-Standard blogger Brent Axe said <a href="http://The%20name%20that%20jumped%20off%20the%20page%20and%20one%20you%20are%20going%20to%20want%20to%20store%20away%20for%20later%20is%20Ritchy%20Desir.%20The%20kid%20was%20all%20over%20the%20field,%20including%20grabbing%20an%20interception%20on%20Charlie%20Loeb.%20">"was all over the field" </a>during Saturday's Ernie Davis scrimmage, and sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114535/joe-nassib">Joe Nassib</a>.</p>
<p>At safety, juniors Phillip Thomas and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75633/shamarko-thomas">Shamarko Thomas</a> will anchor the starting spots. Last season, Phillip Thomas played in all 13 games and made 7.1 tackles per game, while Shamarko Thomas had a total of 38 solo tackles and two sacks. Both players, who have both missed time in training camp because of injuries -- Phillip broke his jaw, while Shamarko suffered a concussion -- are solid starters that won't be taken out of the lineup unless there's an injury.</p>
<p>If there's an injury to Phillip Thomas, sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114528/jeremi-wilkes">Jeremi Wilkes</a>, who as a freshman saw action in all 13 games, seems to be the next option. Meanwhile, true freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134349/durell-eskridge">Durell Eskridge</a> look like he could be a secondary star in the making.</p>
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<p>"He has all the skill sets we look for at safety," Shafer said. "He’s got the ability to play at a lot of positions, but we’re going to try to keep him at free safety so the learning curve isn't too heavy on him. He's done good things, but he flashes like most freshmen. He’s a great kid, works hard and is hungry to be a good player."</p>
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<p>The SU secondary will need to anchor this young and inexperienced defense. While, the interior of the DL tries to figure out a productive rotation and the line backers grow into their rolls, it's the 'Cuse DBs that will need to keep the bleeding to a minimum. There's a lot of talent in this group and it's nice to know that there should at least one consistent aspect of the Orange defense.</p>
<p><i>SB Nation New York has been previewing Syracuse football all week. If you've missed any previews, click below:</i></p>
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<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938">Quarterbacks</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938">Linebackers</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacks/in/2127938">Running backs</a></i></li>
<li><i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ball/in/2127938">Defensive Line</a></i></li>
<li><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/19/2370244/syracuse-football-preview-recievers-will-the-next-mike-williams/in/2127938"><i>Wide Receivers</i></a></li>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/22/2377104/syracuse-football-phillip-thomas-shamarko-thomas-kevyn-scott-keon-lyn-ritchy-desire-brandon-reddishJared Smith2011-08-19T07:28:07-04:002011-08-19T07:28:07-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Receivers: Will The Next Mike Williams Please Stand Up?
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<p>It wasn't too long ago -- 2008 to be exact -- that the Syracuse University football program had a play-making wide receiver who could turn a five-yard slant or a jump ball into six points. That wide receiver was Mike Williams, who, as a sophomore, seemed to be on his way to breaking every Syracuse receiving recorded there was. But, that didn't happen -- a year later, Williams got into some mid-season trouble with first-year head coach Dough Marrone and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/2010/3/8/1363071/nfl-draft-2010-mike-williams-syracuse-wide-receiver">either was kicked off or quit the team.</a></p>
<p>Whether you liked or disliked Williams, nobody could argue against his talent. Two years later, the 'Cuse fan base, which is used to seeing players like Williams, Marvin Harrison and Art Monk -- heck, they'd even take a Quenton Spotwood at this point -- is still waiting for a player to step up and be that play-making receiver who could help the offense become a complete package.</p>
<p>If there was one obvious aspect missing from the SU offense during the mid-April spring game, it was the play-making ability of a guy like Williams. The final score, which featured the White squad defeating the Blue, 13-7, was proof that something on the Orange attack was missing and, unfortunately, for 'Cuse fans there wasn't much signs of a new Williams on the field.</p>
<p><a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/receivers_chew_lemon_work_to_p.html">Just like last season</a>, senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/49600/van-chew">Van Chew</a> (6-foot-1, 161 pounds) and junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75625/alec-lemon">Alec Lemon</a> (6-2, 196) are slotted to be the top two receivers at the beginning of the year. Last season, Chew led SU in receptions (41), receiving yards (611) and touchdowns (5), while Lemon snagged 32 catches and four TDs. However, most of Lemon's and Chew's production came at the beginning of the year, and late-season <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/receivers_chew_lemon_work_to_p.html">injuries to both</a> allowed teammate <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37778/marcus-sales">Marcus Sales</a> to become quarterback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib">Ryan Nassib</a>'s main target.</p>
<p>Many thought Sales, who had a 172 receiving yards and three TDs in the Orange's 36-34 victory over Kansas State in the Pinstripe Bowl, would carry his late-season production into this season and become the Orange's deep threat. However, that all changed in early August when Sales was <a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/su_footballs_marcus_sales_faci.html">arrested on felony drug charges</a> and then <a href="http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6837870/syracuse-wr-marcus-sales-suspended-indefinitely-drug-arrest">suspended from the squad</a>.</p>
<p>Now, the Orange offense, which thought it would make up for the lack of talent with four veteran receivers -- last season, senior tight end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6357/nick-provo">Nick Provo</a> caught 33 passes -- will begin with two average wide outs as starters and a bunch of question marks behind them.</p>
<p>According to <a href="http://suathletics.syr.edu/sports/2006/8/7/2007DepthChart.aspx?path=football">SU's preseason depth chart</a>, the Orange's backups at wide receiver are sophomores <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114548/jarrod-west">Jarrod West</a> (6-2, 202) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114526/adrian-flemming">Adrian Flemming</a> (6-3, 196), and senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37766/dorian-graham">Dorian Graham</a> (5-10, 185). Combined, the three caught zero passes last season.</p>
<p>But, there maybe hope for this group as West seems to be <a href="http://centralny.ynn.com/content/sports/553919/su-s-west-working-into-receiver-rotation/">progressing extremely well</a> during training camp, while three freshman -- <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134360/jeremiah-kobena">Jeremiah Kobena</a> (6-0, 184), Keenan Hale (6-2, 185) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134382/kyle-foster">Kyle Foster</a> (6-3, 205) -- have really impressed head coach Doug Marrone.</p>
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<p>"I like ‘em. I do," <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/young_receivers_make_early_imp.html">Marrone told Syracuse Post-Standard writer Nolan Weider</a> in early August. "They’re big. I think it’s the first thing that you notice. They’re bigger kids. They can run, and they catch the ball well."</p>
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<p>It remains to be seen if there's the next play-maker in this group, but <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_c_25.html">early indications</a> (read the bottom of the article) are positive. The loss of Sales will be a tough one to deal with, however, it won't be impossible to replace the senior as he wasn't a dynamic weapon. The big key for the 'Cuse receivers will be Chew and Lemon staying healthy and being consistent at catching the football, while the young guns will need to progress quickly and make plays for Nassib when he throws it to them.</p>
<p><i>SB Nation New York has been previewing Syracuse football all week. If you've missed any previews, click below:</i></p>
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<li><i>Monday, Aug. 15: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938">Quarterbacks</a></i></li>
<li><i>Tuesday, Aug. 16: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938">Linebackers</a></i></li>
<li><i>Wednesday, Aug. 17: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacks/in/2127938">Running backs</a></i></li>
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<i>Thursday, Aug. 18: </i><a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ball/in/2127938">Defensive Line</a>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/19/2370244/syracuse-football-preview-recievers-will-the-next-mike-williamsJared Smith2011-08-18T07:44:50-04:002011-08-18T07:44:50-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Defensive Line: Chandler Jones, Mikhail Marinovich Lead Talented Core
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<p>If there's one aspect of the 2011-12 Syracuse University football team that doesn't need a large critique from fans or media types it's the defensive ends, wwith seniors Chandler Jones and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/50421/mikhail-marinovich">Mikhail Marinovich</a> featured there. Both players enter the season as three-year starters who have made an impact in about every game they've played in.</p>
<p>During the offseason, Jones (6-foot-5, 265-pounds) earned spots on many preseason All-Big East teams, including <a href="http://www.bigeastcoastbias.com/2011/8/7/2349820/2011-big-east-football-preview-balance-diversity-and-hopefully">SB Nation's</a>, and is expected to have a season that will make people forget that big brother, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6367/arthur-jones">Arthur Jones</a>, who was a two-time Big-East First Team performer at nose tackle, ever played at SU.</p>
<p>Jones has all the tools, speed, acceleration and power, to become the big-time, play-making pass rusher that the Orange have lacked since the graduation of Dwight Freeney ('02). However, Jones' stats, which feature just four sacks last season and 1.5 in '09, don't back up the hype. But,those numbers should increase after <a href="http://Jones%20has%20been%20working%20on%20his%20pass%20rushing%20skills%20this%20offseason,%20in%20the%20hopes%20that%20he%20can%20be%20a%20double-digit%20sack%20man.%20At%206-foot-5,%20he%20can%20use%20his%20height%20for%20leverage.%20He%20has%20tried%20to%20bulk%20up%20his%20251-pound%20frame%20for%20added%20strength%20to%20help%20with%20the%20pass%20rushing%20as%20well.%20No%20question%20the%20defense%20will%20have%20to%20rely%20more%20heavily%20on%20him,%20especially%20with%20two%20new%20starters%20on%20the%20interior.%20He%20most%20certainly%20is%20up%20for%20the%20challenge.%20">a lot of hard work in the offseason</a>.</p>
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<p>"Jones has been working on his pass rushing skills this offseason, in the hopes that he can be a double-digit sack man," wrote ESPN's Andrea Adelson in early August. "No question the defense will have to rely more heavily on him, especially with two new starters on the interior. He most certainly is up for the challenge."</p>
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<p>On the other side of Jones is Marinovich, who also started every game last season and made 30 tackles, four for a loss. During Big East media day, held in early August, Marinovich (6-5, 253) relayed to the masses that the SU players, especially the veterans on the defensive line,<a href="http://auburnpub.com/sports/local/article_dc2874b0-bd77-11e0-a22e-001cc4c03286.html"> know what's at stake this season</a>.</p>
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<p>"I think it’s important to show others that this wasn’t a one-year, a one-season thing," Marinovich said. "You know we lost a few guys, but the guys we brought in are stronger and faster. All they need is a little experience. The possibilities are endless."</p>
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<p>According to<a href="http://suathletics.syr.edu/sports/2006/8/7/2007DepthChart.aspx?path=football"> SU's preaseson depth chart</a>, backing up Jones will be junior Brandon Sharpe, who converted from line backer to DE in the spring of '09. Last season, Sharpe (6-2, 245) played in all 13 games. Behind Marinovich will be senior Torrey Bal (6-4, 253), while freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114550/micah-robinson">Micah Robinson</a> (6-4, 248) could see some playing time, too.</p>
<p>However, there seems to be two words -- inexperience and undersized -- that adescribe the interior of SU's defensive line. Those two words create a bit of uncertainty and doubt among Orange followers, who saw seniors Andrew Lewis (6-2, 285), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6363/bud-tribbey">Bud Tribbey</a> (6-1, 290) and Anthony Perkins (6-4, 282) graduate after last season and don't know what to expect from fill-ins: Sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114551/jay-bromley">Jay Bromley</a>, and seniors <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37763/cory-boatman">Cory Boatman</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114520/deon-goggins">Deon Goggins</a>.</p>
<p>Bromley (6-3, 280) and Boatman (6-1, 281) each are slotted as the starters heading into the season opener, which is Sept. 1 against visiting Wake Forest (8 p.m. on ESPN3). Last season, both players didn't start, but saw a lot of playing time. As a true freshman, Bromley played in 12 games and made eight tackles, while Boatman played in 13, mainly on special teams.</p>
<p>Now, Bromley and Boatman are not the biggest DTs and the Orange faithful are worried that the lack of size of the two starters and the rest of the interior line, which features only two players, freshmen <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134371/eric-crume">Eric Crume</a> (6-0, 330) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134376/ryan-sloan">Ryan Sloan</a> (6-4, 322), above 300 pounds, will be hurt by an opponent's running game. (A quick side note for perspective; The University of South Florida features two starters, sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75612/cory-grissom">Cory Grissom</a> (6-2, 306) and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/19626/keith-mccaskill">Keith McCaskill</a> (6-0, 282) near or above 300, while Louisville has junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114235/randy-salmon">Randy Salmon</a> (6-3, 291) and freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114236/jamaine-brooks">Jamaine Brooks</a> (6-4, 328).) The positive of about Bromley's and Boatman's size is that both did <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_t_76.html">bulk up during the offseason</a>.</p>
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<p>"...Defensive tackle Jay Bromley (went) up to 280 from 269," commented Syracuse Post-Stardard writer Dave Rahme in early August. "If he can carry that weight while maintaining his quickness it should help the undersized Orange inside. Nose tackle Cory Boatman reported in at 281 on a 6-1 frame, up seven pounds from the preseason depth chart."</p>
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<p>Behind Boatman is predicted to be senior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6361/ollie-haney">Ollie Haney</a> (6-2, 279), who has battled a bunch of injuries during training camp, but will be<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_nose_tackl.html"> looking to make an impact</a> in his first and final year on defensive. Next in line is true freshman, Crume, who seems to be impressing coaches with his play in training camp.</p>
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<p>"The true freshmen who have come in, their heads are spinning," SU offensive coordinators Scott Shafer said. "But there have been flashes of really good things with Eric Crume inside at the tackle position."</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Goggins (6-1, 272), who is expected to be the back up to Bromley, is coming off a season that featured him not playing a down. The JUCO transfer from California will be <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_p_17.html">looking to make up for a lost year</a> and prove to his critics that he's not a bust.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/sports/ncaafootball/under-marrone-syracuse-looks-to-take-next-step.html"></a> "We have some guys in that interior that are nasty; they just don’t care," <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/14/sports/ncaafootball/under-marrone-syracuse-looks-to-take-next-step.html">says Jones</a>. "That’s what we need on defense — somebody to risk their body and throw their body in there to make that play."</p>
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<p>The inside of SU defensive line may look small and inexperienced, but there's a lot of potential considering that two of the best DEs in the Big East are lining up next to them. There could be some growing pains early in the season, but come the middle of the season look for this core to be the back bone to another stellar SU defense.</p>
<p><i>SB Nation New York has been previewing Syracuse football all week. If you've missed any previews, click below:</i></p>
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<li><i>Monday, Aug. 15: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938">Quarterbacks</a></i></li>
<li><i>Tuesday, Aug. 16: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938">Linebackers</a></i></li>
<li><i>Wednesday, Aug. 17: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacks/in/2127938">Running backs</a></i></li>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ballJared Smith2011-08-17T07:00:34-04:002011-08-17T07:00:34-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Running Backs: Antwon Bailey Leads Smash-Mouth Attack
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<p>-- See <a href="http://www.nunesmagician.com/2011/3/29/2078906/nfl-draft-doug-hogue-works-out-rob-long-keeps-faith" target="new">Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician</a> for complete discussion and analysis of the Orange</p> <p>If there's one thing that Syracuse University fans have learned about the identity of the SU football program, it's that third-year head coach Doug Marrone digs the, "buckle your chinstrap because we're going to smash you in the mouth" game plan. Last season, senior running back <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6276/delone-carter">Delone Carter</a>, who rushed for 1,260 yards and nine touchdowns, led the smash-mouth attack that helped the Orange collect their first postseason victory since 2001.</p>
<p>Carter, who was listed a 5-foot-7, 225-pounds at the SU Pro Day earlier this spring, was a solid mass of muscle and a beast with the football. His physical running style was a perfect fit for Marrone's up-the-gut mentality. But, Carter, who was picked in the fourth round of the NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts, is no longer with the Orange and his backup from last season, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37762/antwon-bailey">Antwon Bailey</a>, is ready to fill his shoes.</p>
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<p>"We’re a smash-mouth team," <a href="http://www.wvmetronews.com/sports.cfm?func=displayfullstory&storyid=47162">says Bailey.</a> "We’re going to line up and hit you in the mouth. That’s not going to change with me taking the role of the starting running back."</p>
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<p>Listed at just 5-7, 201 pounds, the senior tailback may not have the power of Carter, but No. 29 does have some skill sets that are better than Carter's.</p>
<p>Last season, Carter was more known to run over defenders than around or away from them -- this was evident during the Pinstripe Bowl against Kansas State when he hit a wide-open hole at the line of scrimmage, rumbled 60-yards, but was tracked down from behind and was tackled at the SU 26-yard line. Bailey may not be the bowling ball-type runner, but he's more elusive -- this aspect of Bailey's game was showcased during SU's spring game in mid-April when the senior helped convert a long fourth down late in the fourth quarter with a Barry Sanders-like run. Bailey, who finished last season second on the team in catches (35) and rushing yards (569), is also a better receiver out of the backfield than Carter.</p>
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<p>The question about Bailey is can his smaller frame handle the work load of a full season? Well, Bailey may not need to as sophomore tailback <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114527/prince-tyson-gulley">Prince-Tyson Gulley</a>, who has<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/prince-tyson_gulley_reports_to.html"> been recovering from a stab wound</a> that he<a href="http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2011/07/at_least_two_people_stabbed_an.html"> received on campus in late July</a>, <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/silver_lining_some_players_ret.html">should be ready to share the load</a>.</p>
<p>As a true freshmen, Gulley (5-9, 181) played in 10 games last season, but mainly as a kick returner where he averaged 21.8 yards per return. If the stab wound doesn't effect No. 23, who is "an absolute burner with great burst, play-speed and acceleration," <a href="http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/recruiting/player?id=79041&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fcollege-football%2frecruiting%2fplayer%3fid%3d79041">according to ESPN Scouts Inc</a>, the Orange could have another solid 1-2 punch at tailback.</p>
<p>Behind Bailey and Gulley are sophomores <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114529/steve-rene">Steve Rene</a> (5-7, 174), <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114537/jerome-smith">Jerome Smith</a> (5-11, 215), and true freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134364/adonis-ameen-moore">Adonis Ameen-Moore</a> (5-11, 244). Rene has been limited in training camp because of an <a href="http://www.collegefantasyfootballinsider.com/news/26886/Gulley-Rene-due-back-in-a-week-or-so">infection in his right arm</a>, while <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/injuries_hurt_competition_for.html">Syracuse Post-Standard writer Dave Rahme</a> says Ameen-Moore is, "a pile mover."</p>
<p>In conclusion, the Orange should have a solid duo in Bailey and Culley. Both bring different aspects to the game and will complement each other well. However, if Bailey were to go down to an injury, then SU will be relying on a very young core of backs that are unproven. The key is to keep the play-making Bailey healthy by using Culley and plugging in Rene, Smith and Ameen-Moore when needed. If head coach Doug Marrone can do that then SU's strongest position could be its running backs and, historically, that's a good thing.</p>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacksJared Smith2011-08-16T07:01:07-04:002011-08-16T07:01:07-04:00Syracuse Football Preview, Linebackers: Orange Have Inexperienced Group
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<p>The graduation of senior linebackers <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6299/derrell-smith">Derrell Smith</a>, who <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/07/reports_former_orange_lineback.html">signed as an undrafted free agent</a> with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6306/doug-hogue">Doug Hogue</a>, who <a href="http://www.nfl.com/player/doughogue/2508125/profile">was drafted in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by </a>the Detroit Lions, were huge losses for SU's linebacking core, which enters the 2011-12 season with a lot of questions about its lack of experience.</p>
<p>Currently, the Orange seem to have their <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_t_80.html">starting positions settled </a>as senior Dan Vaughn will be the strong-side linebacker, sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114519/marquis-spruill">Marquis Spruill</a> will hold down the middle linebacker spot, and freshman <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134363/dyshawn-davis">Dyshawn Davis</a> is the weak-side linebacker.</p>
<p>Despite being just a second-year player with little experience at MLB, Spruill enters the year as the new leader of the squad. Last season, the true freshman started all 13 games at linebacker for SU, but it was alongside veterans Smith and Hogue. This season, the 6-foot-1, 216-pound Spruill moves to the middle, where he's expected to use his one-year of learning from the vets to become an impact player in the Big East Conference.</p>
<p>Finally getting his chance to start is Vaughn, who played in all 13 games last year, but was mainly a specal-teamer. In 2010, The 6-2, 219-pounder recorded just one solo tackle, while assisting on four others. Meanwhile, Davis is looking to be just as productive as Spruill was during his rookie year. Davis (6-3, 213) transferred from the Pennsylvania prep school Milford Academy, where recorded 35 tackles, 13.5 for a loss, and teammate, defensive lineman Chandler Jones, <a href="http://espn.go.com/blog/bigeast/post/_/id/21995/video-syracuse-de-chandler-jones-3">thinks he'll fit in just fine. </a></p>
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<p>"He showed me a lot of flashes of Derrell (Smith) and Doug (Hogue) this spring," said Jones. "Maybe he can play like them, or even better. He's a great player, and I'm excited to see him develop."</p>
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<p>Behind the starters are: Junior JUCO transfer <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134357/siriki-diabate">Siriki Diabate</a> (MLB), sophomore <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114539/lewellyn-coker">Lewellyn Coker</a> (MLB), junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/114522/dom-anene">Dom Anene</a> (WLB), and freshmen <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/134366/cameron-lynch">Cameron Lynch</a> (SLB) and Oliver Vigill (WLB). Out of those five, Coker, who played in all 13 games last season and seems to be the<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/injuries_hurt_competition_for.html"> biggest hitter out of the group</a>, is the only player who has seen any game action, which could make for a frustrating beginning to the season.</p>
<p>Despite their lack of playing time, this group may make up for it while its athleticism and speed.</p>
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<p>"It looks like there’s some good speed on the field right now," said Marrone on Monday. "We’re flying around and running around. Now, it’s just a matter of if we can sustain blocks, make tackles, make plays … that’ll come along as the installation goes along. And then when we’re really able to start scrimmaging, then we’ll know better where we are."</p>
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<p>What will help the young LBs will be the coaching and game planning of defensive coordinator Scott Shafer, who has proven that he can build a solid defense without a bunch of four- or five-star recruits. (<a href="http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1235382#59">Statistically</a>, last season was the best defensive year since 1999.) Also, the LBs will be helped out by one of the, if not <i>the best, </i>defensive line in the Big East.</p>
<p>In conclusion, the Syracuse LBs are young and inexperienced, but talented and fast. Orange nation is hoping that the two things can cancel each other out and the LB core doesn't hamper, but is an asset to the team's progression.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davisJared Smith2011-08-15T09:40:01-04:002011-08-15T09:40:01-04:00Syracuse Football Preseason, Quarterbacks: The Year Of Ryan Nassib
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<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/37776/ryan-nassib">Ryan Nassib</a> entered the Syracuse University football scene in March of 2009 when first-year head coach Doug Marrone named him, the red-shirt freshman from Malvern (Pa.) Prep School, the starting quarterback of one of the worst programs in college football.</p>
<p>The honor came in spring practice, where Nassib seemed to be better than <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6275/cameron-dantley">Cameron Dantley</a>, the starter at quarterback the year before who was moved to tight end, and David Legree. What we knew about Nassib was he<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2009/03/nassib_named_starting_quarterb.html"> impressed every body with his quick release, accuracy and overall skills</a>. Unfortunately for Nassib, about two weeks later the eventual starting quarterback for the '09 season, Grag Paulus, <a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=4166034">committed to SU</a>.</p>
<p>But, despite the setback, Nassib saw action in 10 games and was able to avoid being the scapegoat of SU's struggles during its 4-8 season. Entering the 2010-11 season, Nassib was the clear-cut No. 1 QB. As a starter for his first full season, the 6-foot-2 junior was solid, averaging 174.6 passing yards with 19 touchdowns, while helping the Orange to their best regular-season record (7-5) since '04 and a postseason appearance in the inaugural Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium.</p>
<p>About a month later, Nassib passed for 239 yards and three TDs in SU's first bowl victory, 36-34 over Kansas State, since '01. The performance catapulted No. 12 from serviceable QB to a possible star who can lead SU to its first BCS-bowl berth.</p>
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<p>What has emerged from Nasibb's first post-season performance is an aura of confidence, which seems to be oozing out of the senior during summer training camp.<br id="1313265898972"></p>
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<p>"The poise and effectiveness displayed by Nassib are encouraging."<a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/syracuse_university_football_c_24.html"> wrote Syracuse Post-Standard's Dave Rahme on Saturday</a>. "He is making all the throws and displaying great command of the offense. Most impressive to me yesterday was a strike he threw to Wales while on the run."</p>
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<p>Marrone attributes Nassib's play to <a href="http://www.suathletics.com/news/2011/8/8/FB_0808112703.aspx">his knowledge of the offense </a>and experience.</p>
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<p>"When your quarterbacks have knowledge of the full system, then it is kind of like everyone else has to catch up," Marrone said. "You want your offense to catch up to your quarterback, not your quarterback catching up to your offense."</p>
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<p>It's clear that Nassib has a handle on the playbook and command of the huddle, but what will be an issue for the right-handed QB is the lack of play makers on the roster.</p>
<p>Entering the season, SU was short on players who could stretch the field, and the options got slimmer when wide receiver Marcuse Sales was <a href="http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2011-08-05/syracuse-suspends-two-players-jonny-miller-and-marcus-sales-for-arrests-in-separ">suspended just a week ago.</a> Next to tight end <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/6357/nick-provo">Nick Provo</a>, Sales was Nassib's biggest target. Now, No. 12 will be tossing to seniors <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/49600/van-chew">Van Chew</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75625/alec-lemon">Alec Lemon</a>, and a bunch of unproven wide receivers.</p>
<p>Another issue for SU is: What happens to SU's offense if Nassib goes down with an injury? Currently, junior <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/players/75626/charley-loeb">Charley Loeb</a> is the backup quarterback. Last season, Loeb saw limited action, playing in five of SU's 13 games. During <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/4/16/2115227/syracuse-football-spring-game-produces-so-so-show/in/1877584">SU's spring game</a> in mid-April, Loeb didn't light up the box score, but he was the clear-cut No. 2 QB as other backups Johnny Miller, who was just <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/post_112.html">arrested for attempted robbery</a> just a few weeks ago, and John Kindler struggled. (A few days later, <a href="http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2011/08/marcus_sales_jonny_miller_susp.html">Miller was suspended from the team</a>.)</p>
<p>In conclusion, SU is very strong at the quarterback position with Nassib at the helm. However, that's a lot like saying the Indianapolis Colts are fine with Peyton Manning at quarterback, but if anything were happen to their No. 1 QB things get very shaky. SU fans just need to hope that Nassib's progression as QB takes another step and he stays healthy. If that doesn't happen, it could be another long, mediocre year for the Orange.</p>
https://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindlerJared Smith2011-08-15T09:17:23-04:002011-08-15T09:17:23-04:00Syracuse Football Preview: SB Nation New York's Countdown To The Regular Season
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<p>-- See <a href="http://www.nunesmagician.com/" target="new">Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician</a> for more Syracuse University coverage</p> <p>More than 1,000 fans showed up Friday afternoon for the Syracuse football program's annual <a href="http://suathletics.syr.edu/news/2011/8/12/FB_0812115230.aspx">Fan Fest</a>. The event, which was held behind SU's Manley Field House, is the unofficial "are you ready for some football!?!?" tradition that gets fans geared up for the start of the regular season, which begins Thursday, Sept. 1, against visiting Wake Forest (8 p.m. on ESPN3).</p>
<p>Finally, SU fans are excited about their football team, which was one of the worst teams in all of college football just a few years ago. The Orange, who finished last season with a 8-5 record and a postseason victory, a 36-34 defeat of Kansas State in the Pinstripe Bowl, are now a solid pick to win the league and its automatic BCS-bowl bid.</p>
<p>A lot of the recent success as been credited to third-year head coach and former SU football player Doug Marrone. Marrone has sparked new life into a program that has reached back to its historic-football roots to bring back a winning philosophy. Now, the big question is: Does Marrone and the SU football program have enough talent to keep the winning momentum going?</p>
<p>As of Monday , Aug. 15, SB Nation New York will try to find the answer to that big question as we countdown to the start of the season, which is at 17 days, with a storystream packed with preseason information. If you're a SU fan who's worried that his/her busy summer kept you out out of the Orange football loop. No worries. This story stream will get you up to speed with daily previews/updates of the 2011-'12 Orange. By the time you're doing reading all the posts you will be ready for the start of the season!</p>
<p>So, without further delay lets take a look at the position of<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938"> quarterback</a>. Tuesday, SB Nation New York will focus on the linebackers.</p>
<p>Here's rundown of our preview schedule:</p>
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<li>Monday, Aug. 15: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/2011/8/15/2363903/syracuse-football-preseason-quarterbacks-ryan-nassib-charley-loeb-johnny-miller-john-kindler/in/2127938">Quarterbacks</a>
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<li>Tuesday, Aug. 16:<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/16/2364164/syracuse-football-linebackers-depth-chart-dan-vaughn-marquis-spruill-dyshawn-davis/in/2127938"> Linebackers</a>
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<li>Wednesday, Aug. 17: <a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/17/2364464/syracuse-football-preview-runningbacks/in/2127938">Running Backs</a>
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<li>Thursday, Aug. 18:<a href="http://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/18/2366679/syracuse-football-defense-chandler-jones-mikhail-marinovich-brandon-sharpe-torrey-ball/in/2127938"> Defensive Line</a>
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<li>Friday, Aug. 19: Wide Receivers<br>
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<li>Saturday, Aug. 20: Secondary</li>
<li>Sunday, Aug. 21: Offensive Line</li>
<li>Monday, Aug. 22: Head Coach</li>
<li>Tuesday, Aug. 23: Players To Watch</li>
<li>Wednesday, Aug. 24: Expectations</li>
<li>Thursday, Aug. 25: Tulane </li>
<li>Friday, Aug. 26: Toledo</li>
<li>Saturday, Aug. 27: USC</li>
<li>Sunday, Aug. 28: Rhode Island</li>
<li>Monday, Aug. 29: Big East Schedule</li>
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https://newyork.sbnation.com/syracuse-orange/2011/8/15/2361368/syracuse-football-preview-training-camp-doug-marrone-regular-season-schedule-statsJared Smith