Syracuse University
Colgate
Revisiting a Rivalry on the Gridiron
9/24/2010 9:41:43 AM | Football
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Syracuse (2-1) will host Colgate (1-1) at the Carrier Dome on Saturday, September 25 at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN3). The Orange is coming off a victory in its home opener against Maine, winning 38-14. This weekend marks Syracuse University's family weekend, and an important victory in SU football history when the Orange stunned then-No.1 Nebraska 26 years ago. Fans are invited to join in pregame festivities at the Family Fun Zone on the quad beginning at noon.
Family Fun Zone
Located on the quad adjacent to the Dome, the Family Fun Zone features the Syracuse marching band, cheerleaders, dance team and Otto the Orange. There will be jumpies and face painting for children as well as food available for purchase. Members of the 1984 team will be present meeting fans and signing autographs, and live musical performances by the band Stroke, and an award-winning Syracuse band featuring Hall of Fame artist Isreal Hagan.
Traffic Alert
All fans attending the game are encouraged to arrive early and plan for alternate routes to avoid delays due to traffic flow changes as a result of construction and game day traffic. Fans coming to the game should be aware that the exit ramp from 690 East to 81 South will be closed and that 81 South will be limited to one lane of traffic between the Clinton Street and Harrison Street exits. The suggested alternate route is to take 481 South to Brighton Ave. and follow the signs for Dome parking.
Fans leaving the game via the parking lots on the west side of the Dome should be aware that the on ramp to 81 north and 690 east is closed. The suggested alternate route is to take 81 south to 481 north.
Parking
Pay parking for the SU Football game will be at the Skytop Lot ($10.00 per car). Please note all campus and West Campus Lots near the dome are reserved for permit holders only.
Home Opener
The Orange beat the Black Bears last Saturday in what started out as a nail bitter. Syracuse trailed Maine 14-7 with 10 minutes remaining in the first half, but staged a comeback scoring 31 unanswered points to claim victory. The win was the first home opener win for the Orange since September 18, 2004 when they defeated Cincinnati 19-7. Syracuse's 28 points was the second-highest in the Marrone era (41 vs. Maine, 2009).
Nassib Sets Single-Game Record
Junior quarterback Ryan Nassib set a new Syracuse record in touchdown passes during one game by throwing five against Maine. Nassib connected with four different receivers in the end zone including two times with sophomore Alec Lemon. By the end of the game, Nassib completed 19-of-28 passes, recording a career high 260 yards. In his first year as starting quarterback, he ranks 29th nationally in pass efficiency (148.27), 32nd in total passing yards (691) 37th in passing yards per game (230.33) and is tied for 34th in total offense (253.0).
Syracuse-Colgate Series
The Syracuse-Colgate series marks the second-oldest in Orange football history, dating back to 1891. This will be the 66th meeting in the Orange-Raider matchup, with the last game resulting in an Orange victory, 52-6, back in 1987. That year the Orange finished the season ranked fourth in the nation after a regular season record of 11-0 and a tie against Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Syracuse has won 14 straight games in the series, including all three played in the Dome. The last Colgate win was 19-14 in 1950.
Legends Day
This weekend 16 years ago, the Orange shocked #1 Nebraska, beating the Huskers 17-9 in the Carrier Dome. Current Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone and assistant athletic director for player development Bob Brotzki were the Orange's starting offensive tackles. Members of the 1984 team will return to the Dome this weekend to reflect on the victory as part of 2010 Legends Day.
Other members of the 1984 team who will be in attendance include quarterback Todd Norley, wide receivers Scott Schwedes and Mike Siano, running back Jaime Covington, and linebacker Derek Ward.
Relive the magic of the historic win by clicking here.
BIG EAST Honors for Holmes, Nassib and Jones
Senior punt returner Mike Holmes earned his second BIG EAST Conference Player of the Week award for his performance against Maine, garnering the title of Special Teams Player of the Week. Holmes averaged 33.0 yards on two punt returns, including a career-long 62-yard return.
Quarterback Ryan Nassib and defensive end Chandler Jones earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition for their efforts against Maine. Nassib threw a single game touchdown pass record of five, while Jones had seven tackles, including two sacks and two forced fumbles.
McPherson, Allen Return as LetterWinners of Distinction
Syracuse University will honor six former student-athlete standouts who have left their mark on the athletics program as LetterWinners of Distinction. The celebration takes place on Friday, September 24 at the Turning Stone Event Center in Verona, N.Y. The honorees include Greg Allen '73 (football), Edward Kakas '64 (Crew), Don McPherson '88 (Football), John Pappas '68 (Lacrosse), Danny Schayes '81 (Basketball), and Joseph Smith '68 (Baseball).
