2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL SYRACUSE vs. AKRON (0-1 overall, 0-0- BIG EAST) (0-1 overall, 0-0 MAC) September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse

SENIORS LEAD YOUNG LINEUP Eight of SU’s 22 starters are seniors, including off ensive guard Ryan Durand, off ensive ORANGE SLICES tackle Corey Chavers, fullback Tony FiammeƩ a, running back CurƟ s Brinkley, defensive end Orange on Television ORANGE PRIDE Vincenzo Giruzzi, defensive tackle Nick SanƟ ago, linebacker Jake Flaherty and strong safety A.J. Brown. This group has a combined 97 starts, led by Durand, who has been on the fi rst Time Warner Cable will broadcast Syracuse’s string for 24 games during his career. In addi on, placekicker Patrick Shadle has been the 2008 home-opener against Akron. Mark fi rst-string kicker for 25 games. The remainder of the SU star ng unit has 67 starts, led by Larson and Dale Drypolcher will call the defensive tackle Arthur Jones and quarterback Andrew Robinson, who have 12 starts apiece. action with Danny Liedka reporting from the THE ORANGE IN HOME OPENERS sidelines. Chuck McKean is the producer. The game will also be carried on FSN Ohio Syracuse is 83-29-4* all-time in home openers, Breaking Down SU’s Records in Home Openers (Northeast Ohio). and 14-14 in home openers since the Carrier All-Time 83-29-4 * .733 Dome opened in 1980. The program’s longest Carrier Dome 14-14-0 .500 Orange on Radio unbeaten streak in home openers is 49 games Syracuse ISP Sports Network from 1894-1942 (47-0-2), including a string of 43 consecutive victories in home openers Voice of the Orange Matt Park ‘97 and former from 1900-42 (41-0-2). SU opened the season at home every year from 1900-55. During the Orange All-American tight end Chris Gedney 55 straight home openers the team went 48-5-2. No season opener was played in 1943 as ‘93 call the game action and Brian Higgins ‘04 the season was suspended due to the war. provides sideline reports for the Syracuse ISP * doesn’t include 1889 when the season consisted of one away game or 1979 when Syracuse played all Sports Network. Higgins also hosts the pre- its games on the road. game and post-game shows. Former Orange BROWN HONORED FOR PERFORMANCE AT NORTHWESTERN head coach Dick MacPherson lends insight Senior A.J. Brown (Bealton, Va.) earned Weekly Honor Roll and analysis during the pre- and post-game recognition for his 11-tackle performance at Northwestern. The 11 tackles was the most by shows and at halftime. TK-99.5 FM serves as a player in the BIG EAST during the opening weekend of the season. the flagship for the ISP Sports Network. The BRINKLEY SURPASSES CAREER 1,000-YARD RUSHING MARK Syracuse ISP Sports Network covers , New Jersey, Vermont and Pennsylvania. For a Senior Curtis Brinkley (Philadelphia, Pa.) became the 29th Syracuse player to break the complete list of stations on the network, see 1,000-yard mark. He gained 49 yards on nine carries at Northwestern. The last Orange back page 6. to gain 1,000 yards was Damien Rhodes (2002-05). Sirius Satellite Radio DEBUTING FOR THE ORANGE Syracuse game broadcasts are also available Six players made their fi rst career start at Northwestern, including sophomore guard Ryan on SIRIUS satellite radio Bartholomew, sophomore wide receiver Donte Davis, sophomore defensive end Jared WAER Kimmel, sophomore linebacker Derrell Smith, sophomore free safety Randy McKinnon, Located on the SU campus, WAER-FM88 also and senior kickoff specialist Niko Rechul, who was also playing in his fi rst game. In addi on carries every Orange football game. to Rechul, eight team members made their Syracuse debut at Northwestern, including Orange on the Internet quarterback Cody Catalina, who played on the kick return unit, redshirt freshman safety UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Kevyn ScoƩ , junior long snapper Max Leo, senior long snapper Dalton Phillips, redshirt Every Syracuse ISP Sports Network broadcast freshman defensive end Lamar Middleton, freshman cornerback Dorian Graham, playing on is available on the official Syracuse Athletics the Orange special teams units, and freshman wide receivers Marcus Sales and Van Chew. website – suathletics.com. The site is home 2008 SYRACUSE SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (0-1 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) of Orange All Access, SU’s multi-media package, which features live game webcasts, Date Opponent Result (Televison) Time/Attendance highlights and news conferences. August 30 at Northwestern L, 30-10 (ESPN2) 20,015 September 6 AKRON 3:30 p.m. 13 PENN STATE ABC 3:30 p.m. The Coaches 20 NORTHEASTERN 3:30 p.m. Syracuse: Greg Robinson 27 PITTSBURGH * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m. Year as a head coach: Fourth October 4 Open Overall Record: 7-29 11 at West Virginia * TBA Year at SU: Fourth 18 at South Florida * TBA Record at SU: 7-29 25 Open BIG EAST Record: 2-19 November 1 LOUISVILLE * TBA Alma Mater: University of Pacific ‘75 8 at Rutgers * TBA Akron: J.D. Brookhart 15 CONNECTICUT * TBA Year as a head coach: Fifth 22 at Notre Dame NBC 2:30 p.m. Overall Record: 22-27 29 at Cincinnati * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m. Year at Akron: Fifth at Akron: 22-27 HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS Alma Mater: Colorado State ‘88 * Indicates BIG EAST Conference game • All times are Eastern SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • SYRACUSE TO HONOR CHAMPIONS AND OLYMPIANS ON PATRIOTIC DAY Syracuse’s 2008 home opener against Akron will feature the unveiling of the 2008 Lacrosse National ORANGE SLICES Championship banner, as well as a celebration of Syracuse’s 2008 Olympians. Syracuse vs. Akron Notes Cheer on the Orange on the Quad Series Record: First Meeting Join the fun on the Quad prior to the football contest. Pre-game activities begin at 12:30 p.m. The 2008 Orange football team Quad Walk will begin at 1:15 p.m. followed by the Syracuse Top Series Performances University Drum Line performance in front of Hendricks Chapel and the Marching Band First Meeting Pep Rally to gets fans geared up for kickoff. The band, Stroke, will play for fans on the Quad prior to the game. The group includes founder Tale of the Tape ORANGE PRIDE Isreal Hagan on bass and vocals, Buke Babikian on drums, Joe Beccheria on guitar and Bill Barry on SU OFFENSE AU DEFENSE keyboards and vocals. During the group’s 25 years, it has shared the stage with many music legends 10.0 Scoring 27.0 including Robert Cray, B.B. King and Carlos Santana. The band has won 11 Syracuse Area Music Awards 225.0 Total Yardage 479.0 (SAMMY’s), including Best R ‘n B Group three times (1993, 1997, 2001). 122.0 Rushing Yardage 404.0 In addition to the musical entertainment, there will be children’s games and food and non-alcoholic 103.0 Passing Yardage 75.0 beverages available for purchase. Coolers and/or alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Quad. 58.0 Total Plays 73.0 30.0 Rushing Plays 63.0 National Champions 28.0 Passing Plays 10.0 Fans are invited to join in the excitement of the 2008 season on the quad prior to the game. Members 3.9 Avg. Per Play 6.6 of the 2008 Lacrosse National Championship team will be on hand to sign autographs. At halftime, the 4.1 Avg. Per Rush 6.4 men’s lacrosse team and coaches will take the field as the University and the community celebrate the 3.7 Avg. Per Pass 7.5 lacrosse program’s record 10th national championship with the unveiling of the 2008 Lacrosse National 7.4 Avg. Per Catch 10.7 Championship banner. 1.0 Turnovers 3.0 Patriotic Day SU will celebrate Patriotic Day with a salute to American Services prior to kickoff. SU DEFENSE AU OFFENSE 30.0 Scoring 19.0 Syracuse Olympians 484.0 Total Yardage 297.0 Syracuse men’s head coach and women’s soccer head coach Phil Wheddon will 269.0 Rushing Yardage 70.0 be among the medalists honored in an Olympic Ceremony following the first quarter. Boeheim – an 215.0 Passing Yardage 227.0 assistant on the US men’s national basketball team – won the gold in Beijing with a team that features 77.0 Total Plays 59.0 former Orange standout Carmelo Anthony. Wheddon – who took the reigns of the Orange soccer 42.0 Rushing Plays 22.0 program last spring – was the goalie coach for the US women’s national soccer team that won gold this 35.0 Passing Plays 37.0 summer. 6.3 Avg. Per Play 5.0 6.4 Avg. Per Rush 3.2 MANGRAM IS HONORARY CAPTAIN 6.1 Avg. Per Pass 6.1 Syracuse will recognize the history and 2007 Honorary Captains 9.3 Avg. Per Catch 10.3 2.0 Turnovers 1.0 tradition of the Orange football program Date Opp. Honorary Captain at every home game during the 2008 8/31 Washington Dick MacPherson season with honorary game captains. These 9/15 Illinois Tim Green 2008 Statistical Leaders individuals will participate in all activities 10/6 West Virginia Don McPherson with the team beginning the night before Paul Frase Rushing Leaders (YPG) the game. The honorary captains will 10/13 Rutgers Floyd Little Syracuse Akron 10/20 Buffalo Gerhard Schwedes Brinkley ...... 49.0 Kennedy ...... 35.0 address the team, participate in the Quad 11/10 USF Reggie Terry Carter...... 45.0 Allen ...... 13.0 Walk and accompany 2008 Orange captains 11/24 Cincinnati Roland Williams Tony Fiammetta, Jake Flaherty, Patrick Passing Leaders (YPG) Shadle and Bruce Williams for the pre-game Syracuse Akron UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE coin toss. Robinson ...... 103.0 Jacquemain ...... 227.0 Former Orange standout Jeff Mangram will be the honorary captain for the Orange’s home Receiving Leaders (YPG) opener against Akron on Saturday, Sept. 6. As a strong safety, Mangram anchored the Syracuse Akron Syracuse secondary from 1985-88. He was a member of the 1987 team that finished the Davis ...... 38.0 Bowser ...... 76.0 regular season with an 11-0 record and earned a berth in the Sugar Bowl. The Orange tied Lobell...... 22.0 Miller ...... 30.0 Auburn in the Sugar Bowl. Syracuse finished the season ranked No. 4 in the final AP and UPI Tackle Leaders (TPG) polls. During his four-year career Mangram recorded 193 total tackles, including a career- Syracuse Akron high 61 tackles as a freshman where he started at cornerback. Brown ...... 11.0 Campbell ...... 18.0 Following his graduation, Mangram – a policy studies major – earned his Master’s degree Giruzzi ...... 9.0 Cobham ...... 9.0 in social studies education. He distinguished himself in the classroom as a social studies teacher and was a finalist for the New York State Teacher of the Year award. Mangram then returned to Syracuse to complete his Ph.D. in the School of Education and is currently an assistant professor in the teaching and leadership department at SU. THE SYRACUSE-AKRON SERIES HISTORY When the Orange hosts Akron it will be the first football game between the two schools. When meeting a team for the first time in the Carrier Dome, Syracuse is 31-21-1. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ON THIS DATE: SEPTEMBER 6 • Syracuse is 1-2 all-time on Sept. 6. ORANGE SLICES • Syracuse opened its 2003 season with a 49-47 triple overtime victory at North Carolina. 2008 Pre-Season Honors • The Orange opened the 1986 season on Sept. 6 with a 17-24 loss to Mississippi State in the Carrier Dome. ARTHUR JONES, DT, Jr. • In 1997, SU lost a 34-36 decision at Oklahoma. • Lombardi Trophy • Nagurski Trophy SYRACUSE-AKRON CONNECTIONS Orange from Ohio PATRICK SHADLE, K, Sr. ORANGE PRIDE • Delone Carter – Born in Akron … Hometown, Copley, Ohio is 10 minutes outside of Akron … Played • Lou Groza Award against many current Akron players (Drew Logan, Rhyne Ladrach, Kade Wagner, Michael Taggar and Evan Laube) at Copley Senior High School … Was named Sports Person of the Year by Dapper ROB LONG, P, So. Dan Sports Club of Akron … Ranked No. 29 prospect in Ohio by Rivals.com in 2005 … Earned 2005 • Ray Guy Award Ohio Mr. Football honors … Led the state as a senior with 2,788 rushing yards and 49 touchdowns. • Trey Fairchild – Hometown, Dublin, Ohio is two hours from Akron. • Ryan Gillum – Hometown, Youngstown, Ohio is an hour from Akron … Akron players from Orange Engages Community Youngstown include Alex Allen, Nate Burney and Marquinn Davis … Rated No. 28 prospect in Ohio At Syracuse University, an institution that places by Rivals.com. a strong emphasis on the need for community Secondary School Connections engagement, the student-athlete experience • Sophomore offensive guard Ryan Bartholomew played football at DeMatha Catholic High School extends well beyond the campus lines in with Akron defensive lineman Eric Lively. the ‘Cuse Cares program. During the course • Sophomore cornerback Nico Scott played football at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Maryland of the 2007-08 academic year, the Orange with Akron defensive lineman Blake Smith. football team spent more than 700 hours in • Sophomore cornerback Da’Mon Merkerson played football at Saint Mary’s High School in New the surrounding community, almost one third Jersey with Akron defensive back Josh Richmond. of the Syracuse athletics department’s 2,400 • Junior defensive tackle Arthur Jones played football with Akron’s defensive lineman Deni Odofin at community engagement hours. The football Union-Endicott High School in New York. team focuses its community engagement • Sophomore offensive tackle Jonathan Meldrum played at Hargrave Military Academy, as did Akron defensive back Brandon Anderson, defensive linemen Almondo Sewell, Shane Shead and Cowles efforts in five categories, including mentoring Stewart. in juvenile outreach and youth awareness • Darnell Pratt, Mikhail Marinovich, Adam Rosner, Anthony Perkins and Tucker Romale played at programs, servicing the poor, connecting with Milford Academy, as did Akron defensive back Josh Richmond. the elderly and engaging with patients and Coaching Connections families in children’s hospitals. The youth • Greg Robinson and Akron head coach J.D. Brookhart spent the 1995-1996 season together as awareness programs, which earned the most members of the Denver Broncos coaching staff … Robinson was the defensive coordinator while attention from the football student-athletes, Brookhart was a coaching assistant. occurred at Elmcrest Children Center, Pine Grove Elementary School, Chestnut Hill AT THE START Middle School, Stonehedge Elementary School Thirty-four Syracuse players have started at least one game in their Syracuse career. Senior and the Salvation Army. The ‘Cuse Cares offensive guard Ryan Durand is SU’s most experienced starter with 24 games as a member Program, supported by Citizens Bank - New of the first-string. On defense, linebacker Jake Flaherty is the leader with 13 consecutive York, is the community outreach program for starts. student-athletes at Syracuse University. SU’s Offense 2008 Streak Career Defense 2008 Streak Career student-athletes have been recognized with 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Ryan Durand (RG) 1 5 24 Jake Flaherty (LB) 1 13 13 SU’s Chancellor’s Award for Public Service Curtis Brinkley (RB) 1 1 21 Arthur Jones (NT) 1 2 12 and Community Engagement in each of the Corey Chavers (LT) 1 1 19 Mike Holmes (CB) 1 8 9 Andrew Robinson (QB) 1 3 12 Vincenzo Giruzzi (LB) 1 1 8 past 11 years for their volunteer efforts in the Jim McKenzie (C) 1 11 11 A.J. Brown (SS) 1 1 7 community. Citizens Bank invests in and is a Tony Fiametta (FB) 1 1 9 Ben Maljovec (LB) 0 - 6 leader in the communities it serves. Doug Hogue (RB) 0 - 4 Mike Stenclik (LB) 0 - 3 Nick Santiago (DT) 1 1 3 Mike Owen (TE) 1 1 4 Parker Cantey (LB) 0 - 2 Donte Davis (WR) 1 1 3 Mike Mele (LB) 1 1 3 Tucker Baumbach (LT) 1 1 2 Da’Mon Merkerson (CB) 0 - 1 Lavar Lobdell (WR) 1 1 1 Bud Tribbey (DT) 0 - 1 Ryan Bartholomew (OG) 1 1 1 Nico Scott (CB) 1 1 3 Cameron Dantley (QB) 0 - 1 Jared Kimmel (DE) 1 1 1 Dan Sheeran (WR) 0 - 1 Derrell Smith 1 1 1 Randy McKinnon (FS) 1 1 1 Max Suter (FS) 0 - 1 Paul Chiara (FS) - - 1

Specialists 2008 Streak Career Patrick Shadle (K) 1 25 25 Rob Long (P) 1 13 13 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • LOOKING AT THE ORANGE’S 2008 OPPONENTS The Orange’s 2008 opponents were 83-66 in 2007, including six opponents which played in ORANGE SLICES bowl games. The Best of the Best 2008 Record TEAM W L Pct. 2007 2007 Bowl The Syracuse football team has a long Northwestern 1 0 1.000 6-6 history of success, including 22 trips to bowl Akron 0 1 .000 4-8 games and the 1959 national championship. Penn State 1 0 1.000 9-4 Alamo Bowl (beat Texas A&M, 24-17) Northeastern 0 1 .000 3-8 During its more than 100 years of varsity Pittsburgh 0 1 .000 5-7 football, SU has amassed 670 victories which West Virginia 1 0 1.000 11-2 (beat Oklahoma, 48-28) ranks 14th on the NCAA FBS’s ledger of ORANGE PRIDE South Florida 1 0 1.000 9-4 Sun Bowl (lost to Oregon, 56-21) Louisville 0 0 .000 6-6 winningest programs. It has more all-time Rutgers 0 0 .000 8-5 International Bowl (beat Ball State, 52-30) wins than any other BIG EAST school and Connecticut 1 0 1.000 9-4 Meineke Car Care Bowl (lost to Wake Forest, 24-10) ranks second in wins among eastern schools Notre Dame 0 0 .000 3-9 behind Penn State. Cincinnati 1 0 1.000 10-3 Papajohns.com Bowl (beat Southern Miss, 31-21) In 2008, SU faces three teams that rank in SYRACUSE IN THE 2008 NCAA STATISTICAL RANKINGS the top 20 of the FBS’s winningest programs Player Category Rank Statistic in Notre Dame, Penn State and West Virginia. A.J. Brown Interceptions T-11th 1.00 Total Tackles T-32nd 11 Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Vincenzo Giruzzi Pass Sacks T-34th 1.00 1. Michigan 868 Fumbles Recovered T-1st 1.00 2. Notre Dame 824 Jared Kimmel Forced Fumbles T-5th 1.00 3. Texas 819 Rob Long Punting 6th 47.14 4. Nebraska 809 Andrew Robinson Passing (comp/gm) T-60th 14.00 5. Ohio State 798 Patrick Shadle Field Goals T-29th .500 6. Penn State 788 Max Suter Kickoff Returns 55th 19.80 7. Alabama 787 8. Oklahoma 779 TEAM 9. Tennessee 769 Rushing 67th 122.0 10. Southern Cal 753 Passing Offense Not available from the NCAA 11. Georgia 713 Total Offense 95th 225.0 12. LSU 691 Scoring Offense 92nd (tie) 10.0 13. Auburn 676 Rush Defense 101st 269.0 14. SYRACUSE 670 Pass Defense 65th 215.0 15. West Virginia 664 Total Defense 95th (tie) 484.0 16. Colorado 659 Scoring Defense 77th 30.0 17. Texas A&M 655 Net Punting 21st (tie) 40.57 18. 654 Punt Returns 64th (tie) 4.0 19. Washington 650 Kickoff Returns 58th 19.80 20. Miami (Ohio) 647 Turnover Margin 26th (tie) 1.00 Fumbles Recovered 27th (tie) 1 Passes Intercepted 34th (tie) 1 Fumbles Lost 1st (tie) 0 Gridiron and Hardwood Success Passes Had Intercepted 40th (tie) 1 Turnovers Gained 34th (tie) 2 Syracuse is one of 14 schools in the country Turnovers Lost 14th (tie) 1 to have played in a that is Pass Efficiency 99th 73.76 Pass Efficiency Defense 78th 139.87 currently part of the Bowl Championship Fewest Penalties/game 33rd 5.00 Series and advanced to the Sweet 16 of the 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Fewest Penalty Yards per Game 30th 36.00 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the Punt Return Yardage Defense 29th (tie) 3.00 Kickoff Return Yardage Defense 97th 31.50 same year. The Orange accomplished that Sacks 63rd (tie) 1.00 feat in 1997-98. Tackles for Loss 66th (tie) 5.00 School Bowl Game NCAA Tour. Round Sacks Allowed 57th (tie) 2.00 Syracuse 1998 Fiesta Bowl Sweet 16 Tackles for Loss Allowed 43rd (tie) 5.00 Arizona 1994 Fiesta Bowl* Final Four Third Down Conversion 90th (tie) 21.4 Florida 1999 Orange Bowl* Sweet 16 Third Down Conversion Defense 79th (tie) 45.5 * NCAA Champs Time of Possession 65th 28:42 * NCAA Champs Red Zone Offense 53rd (tie) 1.00 Illinois 2002 Sugar Bowl Sweet 16 Red Zone Defense 51st (tie) 1.00 Kansas 2008 Orange Bowl* NCAA Champs First downs Offense 99th (tie) 11.0 Kentucky 1951 Sugar Bowl* NCAA champs First downs Defense 91st (tie) 25.0 Maryland 2002 Orange Bowl NCAA champs Oregon 2002 Fiesta Bowl* Elite Eight Ohio State 1999 Sugar Bowl* Final Four 2007 Fiesta Bowl Final Four UCLA 1976 Rose Bowl* Final Four 1962 Rose Bowl Final Four USC 2007 Rose Bowl* Sweet 16 Utah * Sweet 16 West Virginia 2006 Sugar Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 2008 Fiesta Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 Wisconsin 2000 Rose Bowl * Final Four * Indicates school won the bowl game SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ALL IN THE FAMILY Syracuse football student-athletes are not the only people in their family with athletic skills. ORANGE SLICES Twenty-four team members have relatives who competed or coached in intercollegiate Orange Elects Four Captains athletics or on the professional level. Seniors Tony Fiammetta, Jake Flaherty, SYRACUSE FOOTBALL CONNECTIONS Patrick Shadle and Bruce Williams were Jake Flaherty Father, Todd, played linebacker at SU and lettered in 1969 … In addition, Flaherty’s voted by their teammates as captains for the uncle, Ted Kakas, was captain on SU’s crew team and competed from 1961-68 … 2008 season. The quartet of seniors join 182 Cousin, Chip Kakas, competed on the Wisconsin crew team for four years 1995-98 other Syracuse football players to serve as … His cousin, Jessamy Flaherty, competed for the Wisconsin women’s openweight captains for the Orange football squad. ORANGE PRIDE crew for three years 1998-01. “This year more people had votes than Jared Kimmel Father, Jamie, played football at Syracuse (1980-84) and recorded 20.5 career sacks, which ranks sixth on the SU record list … Uncle, Jerry, lettered for the any year since I have been here. I take that Orange from 1982-85 … Cousin, Shane, is a linebacker for the Orange. as a good thing,” said head coach Greg Shane Kimmel Uncles, Jaime ’85 and Jerry ’86 played for Syracuse … In addition, his father, Jon, Robinson. “The team selected a great group played football at Colgate (1978-82) and in the NFL with the as captains. I am also pleased to see a lot of (1985) and the Washington Redskins (1987) … Cousin, Jared, is a defensive end for people looked at as leaders.” the Orange. “It’s such an honor,” Shadle said. “When you look at the names of those that have COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CONNECTIONS been captains here before, you have to be Antwon Bailey Cousin, James Johnson, plays defensive back for Marshall University. Averin Collier Brother, Kevin, plays football at the , redshirted in 2007 due impressed and realize the responsibility it to wrist injury. carries. I look forward to having a leadership Vincenzo Giruzzi Father, Jim, played football at from 1980-83. role on the team and will use it as extra Ollie Haney Father, Craig, played football at Seton Hall in 1978 and 1979. motivation to focus and perform the best I Michael Kay Cousin, Freddie Jones, played wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Arizona can for my teammates.” Cardinals from 1997-2004. • Fiammetta is a three-year letterwinner who Ben Maljovec Cousin, Jeff Dugan, played football at the University of Maryland. has played in 33 games at fullback for the Mikhail Marinovich Father, Marv, lettered in football at USC (1959, 1961, 1962) and played for the Orange. He returns in 2008 as the starting Oakland Raiders … Brother, Todd, lettered as a quarterback at USC (1989-90) and fullback. played for the Los Angeles Raiders. • A returning starter at linebacker, Flaherty is Mike Mele Father, Joe, played running back at Rutgers from 1973-76, including the undefeated also an ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic 1976 team … Brother, Joe, played linebacker at Northeastern from 2005-2007 and All-District Team selection and a three-time was team captain as a senior. member of the BIG EAST All-Academic team. Da’Mon Merkerson Father, Amod, played briefly in the NFL for the Phoenix Cardinals in 1991 and later He had 95 tackles, including 6.5 for a loss of spent multiple years in the AFL after becoming the first student-athlete to win yards, in 2007. an individual national title at Montclair State University, which he did in the 400- • Shadle has been SU’s primary field goal and meter hurdles twice (1987 and 1989). PAT specialist since his sophomore year. He Father, Gil, played football at the University of Delaware … Mother, Mary, played ranks eighth on the school field goals made volleyball at Villanova. record list with 26. He was a Lou Groza Award Mike Owen Cousin, Carl Smith, played football for the University of Maine (1988-91). semifinalist in 2006. Shadle is the first Orange Nick Santiago Brother, Arnold, was a starting wide receiver at Mansfield University (2001-03). kicker to be voted captain since Nate Trout in Dan Vaughan Father, John, played football at Slippery Rock University (1977-79). 1999. Austin Wallis Father, Darvin, was a coach in the NFL and at the collegiate level. • Williams returned to the wide receiver position early in pre-season camp after Dan Sheeran PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONNECTIONS suffered a broken fibula. He was a receiver as a Cameron Dantley Father, Adrian, played in the NBA from 1972-1991 and will be inducted into the true freshman in 2005 and caught four passes UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this September. Ranked ninth on the for 52 yards. He played safety as a sophomore NBA career scoring list at the time of his retirement with 23, 177 points. His .540 and junior, recording 16 tackles last season. field goal percentage is the highest ever recorded by an NBA non-center and Williams is also a punt returner for the Orange. recorded 30-plus points per game for four straight seasons … He played collegiately He has 21 returns for 168 yards in his career. at Notre Dame.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS CONNECTIONS Paul Chiara Sister Catherine played field hockey at Drexel and was featured in Sports Illustated “Faces in the Crowd” on Sept. 25, 2006 … Brother, Mike, played lacrosse at Georgetown. Ryan Donnelly Brother, James, played golf at LeMoyne … sister, Kelly, played softball at Rochester. Doug Hogue Both sisters, Deven (Albany) and Shannon (Delaware) played Division I basketball. Mike Holmes Mother, Vera, played basketball at the University of Memphis. Niko Rechul Brother, Dawid, wrestled at Harvard and for the United States national team. Dave Zaske Brother, Kurt, plays tennis for Ohio State University. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE DEFENSE FORCES TURNOVERS The Syracuse defense had one interception and one fumble recovery at Northwestern, ORANGE SLICES marking the 19th time the Orange has forced multiple turnovers in head coach Greg ACADEMIC STRENGTH Robinson’s tenure (36 games). SU caused five turnovers in Robinson’s debut against West Virginia in 2005. In three games (vs. Iowa ‘06, Wyoming ‘06 and Louisville ‘07) Syracuse Academic All-District Honorees forced four turnovers. SU has caused three turnovers in a game eight times and two Offensive guard Ryan Durand (Leominster, turnovers in six games. Syracuse forced at least two turnovers in nine of 11 games in 2006. Mass.) and linebacker Jake Flaherty (Wakefield, R.I.) were named 2007 First-

ROBINSON WELCOMES NEW STAFF Team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic ORANGE PRIDE Head coach Greg Robinson welcomes new All-District. The honor is the first for both offensive coordinator Mitch Browning and new Coaching Staff on Gameday gridironers. linebackers coach Dan Conley to the staff for ON THE FIELD Durand was a 2005 and 2006 BIG EAST 2008. Browning coaches SU’s tackles and tight Greg Robinson, Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator All-Academic Team selection and has ends. In addition, Robinson promoted defensive Offense made Syracuse University Dean’s List and line coach Derrick Jackson to co-defensive Chris White, Wide Receivers coordinator. Robinson also is a co-defensive Chris Wiesehan, Offensive Line the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll every coordinator. Randy Trivers, Running Backs semester. The health and exercise science major is a regular at community events, Browning is a versatile coach who has 28 years Defense of collegiate experience. He guided one of Derrick Jackson, Co-Coordinator/Defensive Line including speaking at elementary schools, the most prolific offenses in Big Ten history Dan Conley, Linebackers visiting patients at the Children’s Hospital, at Minnesota, directing the 2005 Gophers Jim Salgado, Cornerbacks/Secondary providing guidance to incarcerated youth at offense that averaged 494.8 yards per game. IN THE COACHES BOX the Justice Center and visiting senior citizens Browning, who coached at Minnesota from Offense at the Ida Benderson Senior Center and the 1997 through 2006, including seven years as Mitch Browning, Coordinator/Tackles/Tight Ends Nottingham Retirement Home. an offensive coordinator, helped the Gophers Phil Earley, Quarterbacks Flaherty, who is majoring in American to eight consecutive seasons with more than Defense studies, was named to the 2005 and 2006 2,000 yards rushing and more than 2,000 yards Scott Spencer, Safeties/Nickel Backs receiving. BIG EAST All-Academic Team and has made the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has coached at the collegiate level for 12 seasons, including the past three at Wagner College. Conley has experience coaching every defensive position. Last season he times. He is very involved in the ‘Cuse Cares mentored the Wagner defensive line and coordinated the special teams, after coaching the linebackers Community Program, visiting patients at the in his first season and the defensive backs in 2006. In 2005, Conley coached the Wagner linebackers, Children’s Hospital and senior citizens at the including All-NEC selection Craig Romano, and directed the special teams group that ranked 13th Ida Benderson Center, speaking at the Rotary nationally in Division I-AA in net punting. Club, participating in the WCNY Kids Fest and Jackson is in his second year with SU and his 10th as a collegiate coach. In 2007, he mentored he was a cantor at St. Leo’s Church. sophomore defensive tackle Arthur Jones who recorded 16 ½ tackles for loss in 11 games. Jackson has also coached at Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Army and the University of West BIG EAST Honors for 16 Orange Georgia. During the summers of 2001 and 2002, he was an NFL Fellow with the and Sixteen Syracuse student-athletes earned the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. recognition on the 2007 BIG EAST All- SYRACUSE ISP SPORTS NETWORK Academic team. Juniors Ryan Durand, Jake Flaherty, Ben Maljovec, Patrick Shadle and All SU football games can be heard live and on Syracuse ISP Sports Network Bruce Williams are three-time BIG EAST All- demand around the world on the extensive Western New York

Academic Team selections, while seniors UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Syracuse ISP Sports Network. Fans can follow Syracuse WTKW-FM 99.5 Buffalo WWKB-AM 1520 the team via a state-wide radio network, (Flagship) Canandaigua WCGR-AM 1550 Dowayne Davis and Max Meisel and junior suathletics.com and Sirius Satellite Radio. Auburn WAUB-AM 1590 Dundee WFLR-AM 1570 Paul Chiara are second-time honorees. Cortland WXHC-FM 101.5 Geneva WGVA-AM 1240 Galaxy Communications’ TK99 (WTKW, 99.5 Ithaca WPIE-AM 1160 Newark WACK-AM 1420 First time honorees, Josh Arrington, David FM), based in , is the Utica WOUR-FM 96.9 Rochester WHAM-AM 1180 Bouchard, A.J. Brown, Oliver Fernandez, (Coaches Show) WHTK-AM 1280 flagship station for the 23-station network. Capital Region Vincenzo Giruzzi, Jim McKenzie, Andrew Powerful affiliates in Albany (WGY), Rochester Albany WGY-AM 810 Southern Tier (Coaches Show) WOFX-AM 980 Binghamton WNBF-AM 1290 Robinson and Derrell Smith, raise Syracuse’s (WHAM), New York City (1050 ESPN) and New York City/Long Island Corning WENI-AM 1450 total number of all-time football student- Buffalo (WWKB) and beyond make the Orange Elmira WENY-AM 1230 Manhattan WEPN-AM 1050 athletes named to the conference’s academic accessible on every radio in the Empire State North Country and across borders into Canada, Pennsylvania, Massena WYBG-AM 1050 team to 110 since 1992. Syracuse has the New England and the tri-state area. Watertown WNER-AM 1410 second most student-athletes selected to the WTNY-AM 790 Galaxy has served as the play-by-play home Oswego WTKV-FM 105.5 2007 academic team, trailing West Virginia’s of the football, men’s and women’s basketball Plattsburgh WVMT-AM 620 19. Burlington, VT WVMT-AM 620 and men’s lacrosse teams since 2007. Complimentary programming includes “The Greg Robinson Show,”. ‘Mondays with Mac’ (TK99, 7:00 p.m.) continues its hour-long format with former Syracuse head coach Dick MacPherson sharing his wit and wisdom with fans in a live restaurant setting. Each game production begins three hours before kickoff with interactive and informative shows, including a live presentation from the SU quad prior to Orange home games. Network programming is produced and distributed by nationally-recognized International Sports Properties, Inc. (ISP) of Winston-Salem, N.C. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • BRINKLEY SCORES FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF 2008 DAVIS LEADS ORANGE RECEIVING CORPS Senior Curtis Brinkley (Philadelphia, Pa.) became the Sophomore receiver Donte Davis (ChanƟ lly, Va.) led 29th Syracuse player to break the career 1,000-yard the Orange in his return to the fi eld at Northwestern. mark. He led the Orange with 49 yards on nine carries He had four recep ons for 38 yards in his fi rst game and scored a touchdown at Northwestern. The last since early 2007. Davis had to miss the fi nal 10 games Orange back to gain 1,000 yards was Damien Rhodes last season a er injuring his hand. In 2006, he was one (2002-05). Brinkley missed the final four games of the of four true freshman to play. He played in nine games, 2007 season a er breaking his leg against Buff alo. He making two starts that season.

was the Orange’s leading rusher last season. Curtis Brinkley Donte Davis ORANGE PRIDE BRINKLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS DONTE DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 7 26 3.7 0 11 2006 9 84 9.3 0 26 2006 139 571 4.1 2 26 2007 0 0 0.0 0 0 2007 111 371 3.3 2 29 2008 4 38 9.5 0 18 2008 9 49 5.4 1 28 Totals 13 123 9.5 0 26 Totals 266 1017 3.8 5 29

Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long LOBDELL BRINGS EXPERIENCE TO WIDEOUT UNIT 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 10 91 9.1 1 20 Junior Lavar Lobdell (Syracuse, N.Y.) had two 2007 9 149 16.6 0 62 recep ons for 22 yards in his fi rst career start at 2008 2 7 3.5 0 9 Northwestern. One of the team’s most experienced Totals 19 240 12.6 1 62 receivers, Lobdell played in every game in 2007. He began his Orange career in 2005 when he played in CARTER RETURNS TO THE FIELD two games before he was sidelined with an injury. Sophomore Delone Carter (Copley, Ohio) returned to For the past two seasons, Lobdell has played in every the Syracuse lineup for the fi rst me since 2006. The game. Lavar Lobdell running back missed the en re 2007 campaign a er disloca ng his hip during 2007 spring prac ce. In his LOBDELL’S CAREER STATISTICS return he had six carries for 45 yards (7.5 yards per Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 5 68 13.6 0 25 carry) at Northwestern. 2007 8 86 10.8 0 14 As a true freshman in 2006, Carter ran for 713 yards 2008 2 22 11 0 13 on 156 carries, which ranks second on SU’s record list Delone Carter Totals 15 176 11.7 0 25 for rushing yards by a freshman. He averaged 59.4 yards per game in 2006, which ranked 11th among all freshman in the FIAMMETTA BACK AT FULLBACK Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A). Star ng fullback Tony FiammmeƩ a (Walkersville, Md.) had one carry for two yards and caught one pass for an CARTER’S CAREER STATISTICS 11-yard gain at Northwestern. The senior has played Carries Yards Avg. TD Long in 33 games during his Syracuse career, including nine 2006 156 713 4.6 4 47 2007 0 0 0 0 0 starts. He is a weapon out of the backfi eld as a runner 2008 6 45 7.5 0 32 (12 carries for 25 yards) and as a receiver (13 catches Totals 162 758 4.7 0 47 for 86 yards). Tony Fiammetta Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 2006 9 46 5.1 0 15 FIAMMETTA’S CAREER STATISTICS HOGUE BACK TO RUSH AGAIN Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 Sophomore Doug Hogue (Yonkers, N.Y.) was a rushing 2006 8 15 1.9 0 7 and receiving weapon for the Orange at Northwestern. 2007 3 8 2.7 0 4 He rushed for 23 yards on six carries and made two 2008 1 2 1 0 2 Totals 12 25 2.1 0 7 recep ons for 12 yards against the Wildcats. As a true freshman Hogue stepped into the star ng lineup for Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long the fi nal four games of the season a er Cur s Brinkley 2005 0 0 0 0 0 broke his leg. He gained 251 yards on 77 carries as a 2006 0 0 0 0 0 2007 12 75 6.2 0 15 rookie. Doug Hogue 2008 1 11 11 0 11 HOGUE’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 13 86 6.6 0 15 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 77 251 3.3 1 20 2008 6 23 3.8 0 11 Totals 83 274 3.3 1 20

Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 31 10.3 0 19 2008 2 12 6 0 6 Totals 5 43 8.6 0 19 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse •

ROBINSON MAKES CONNECTIONS ROBINSON IN SYRACUSE’S RECORD BOOK Junior Andrew Robinson (BalƟ more, Md.) connected on 14-of-28 passes for 103 yards at Northwestern. Most Completions He completed passes to eight diff erent receivers, Game Comp. Name Date including four who accounted for 74 of his passing 1. 29 vs. Cincinnati 9/25/1993 yards. A er 17 games for the Orange, Robinson ranks 29 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/17/2007 fourth in career passing yards per game (136.2). In 3. 24 Troy Nunes vs. 11/9/2002 2007, his fi rst season as the staring quarterback, 24 Perry Patterson vs. Louisville 10/21/2006 Andrew Career

Robinson posted 2,192 yards passing yards and ORANGE PRIDE Robinson Comp. Name Years made 156 comple ons, ranking him fi h and sixth, 1. 563 Marvin Graves 1990-93 respec vely, on Syracuse’s single-season record 2. 548 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 lists. He also fi nished in the top 10 single-season record lists for pass 3. 456 Perry Patterson 2003-06 a empts (292, third), passing yards per game (199.3, fi h), and 4. 367 Don McPherson 1983-87 5. 362 Troy Nunes 1999-02 touchdown passes (13, ninth). He posted the second and third- 6. 358 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 best Syracuse single-game passing totals, throwing for 423 yards 7. 250 Todd Norley 1982-85 at Louisville and 419 yards versus Cincinnati. Robinson tied Marvin 8. 228 Bill Hurley 1975-79 9. 209 Dave Warner 1978-81 Graves’ single-game completions record (29) and established an SU 10. 196 1948-50 standard with 47 passes versus Cincinnati. COMING UP … ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS 171 Andrew Robinson 2006- Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2006 3 8 .375 20 1 1 14 Most Passing Yards 2007 154 292 .527 2,192 13 7 79 2008 14 28 .500 103 0 1 18 Game Totals 171 328 .521 2,315 14 9 79 Yards Name Date 1. 425 Marvin Graves vs. Rutgers 10/10/1992 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2. 423 Andrew Robinson at Louisville 9/22/2007 2006 9 28 31 0 18 3. 419 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/24/2007 2007 95 -39 -0.4 0 18 4. 403 Troy Nunes vs.Virginia Tech 11/9/2002 2008 7 1 .1 0 6 Season Totals 111 -10 -0.09 0 18 Yards Name Year 1. 2,547 Marvin Graves 1993 2. 2,488 Donovan McNabb 1997 DANTLEY’S STARTING EXPERIENCE 3. 2,341 Don McPherson 1987 4. 2,296 Marvin Graves 1992 Senior quarterback Cameron Dantley (Silver Spring, 5. 2,192 Andrew Robinson 2007 Md.) has experience as Syracuse’s star ng signal-caller Career … He stepped into the role for SU’s game at South Yards Name Years Florida in 2007 … Against the Bulls, Dantley was 21- 1. 8,466 Marvin Graves 1990-93 of-38 for 276 yards … In 2007, he also played against 2. 8,389 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 3. 5,812 Don McPherson 1983-87 Pi sburgh, coming off the bench for the second half, 4. 5,220 Perry Patterson 2003-06 and completed 15-of-27 passes for 189 yards and two 5. 4,698 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 touchdowns … At Connec cut, Dantley completed Ryan Durand 6. 4,578 Troy Nunes 1999-02 7. 3,398 Bill Hurley 1975-79 7-of-17 passes for 61 yards and one touchdown … 8. 2,661 Todd Norley 1982-85 He also played against Washington, Iowa, Illinois, West Virginia and 9. 2,617 Bernie Custis 1948-50 10. 2,593 Dave Warner 1978-81 Cincinna . UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE DANTLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS COMING UP … 2,315 Andrew Robinson 2006- Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2007 48 90 .553 558 5 3 56 Most Pass Attempts Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 13 -1.8 -2.9 0 6 Season Att. Name Year 1. 310 R.J. Anderson 2003 2. 300 Perry Patterson 2006 3. 292 Andrew Robinson 2007 4. 289 Perry Patterson 2004 5. 280 Marvin Graves 1993 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • SHADLE CONNECTS FOR THE ORANGE FRONT-LINE PROTECTION A 2008 All-America and Lou Groza candidate, The Orange’s star ng off ensive line against the senior Patrick Shadle (Morgantown, W. Va.) hit Wildcats included seniors Ryan Durand (Leominster, a 36-yard fi eld goal on Syracuse’s opening drive Mass.) and Corey Chavers (Jamesville, N.Y.) and at Northwestern. It was his 26th career fi eld goal, sophomores Tucker Baumbach (Middletown, Pa.), which ranks eighth on Syracuse’s career record list. Ryan Bartholomew (Mitchellville, Md.) and Jim Tim Vesling (1985-87) is seventh with 27. His second McKenzie (Springfi eld, Pa.). The line has a combined a empt, a 51-yarder, bounced off of the upright. 46 career starts and all have game experience. Patrick Shadle Ryan Durand

Shadle also hit one PAT against the Wildcats. He Durand has started 24 of Syracuse’s last 25 games. ORANGE PRIDE currently holds the Syracuse record for field goal Chavers, who moved from le tackle to right tackle accuracy (.771) and ranks 10th on Syracuse’s career field goals in the spring, started 10 games last season. McKenzie made his 11th attempted record list (35 total). career start at center, while Baumbach made his second career start A three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection, Shadle was a and Bartholomew made his fi rst career start. Sophomore Jonathan 2006 Groza Award semifinalist when he finished tied for 21st in the Meldrum (Boise, Idaho), who is returning from knee surgery that nation and fourth in the BIG EAST in field goals made per game at forced him to miss 2008 Spring prac ce, played as a reserve tackle in 1.33. That season he had a string of 12 consecutive field goals made. the season opener at Northwestern. Meldrum played in nine games as a true freshman last season, earning Rivals.com BIG EAST All- SHADLE’S CAREER STATISTICS Freshman Team honors. FG-FGA Long PAT-Att. Points 2005 0- 1 0 0- 0 0 2006 16-18 46 21-21 69 2007 10-14 50 23-24 53 2008 1- 2 36 1- 1 4 Totals 27-35 50 45-46 126

THE LONG BALL OFF THE FOOT A 2008 All-America and Ray Guy Award candidate, Rob Long (Downingtown, Pa.) had seven punts at Northwestern, including a 72-yarder, which ed for third on the Syracuse record list. He averaged 47.1 yards per punt. Long is also SU’s primary holder for fi eld goal a empts. A 2007 All-BIG EAST Second Team selec on as a true Rob Long freshman, Long fi nished third on SU’s single-season pun ng yards list and pun ng a empts list last saeson. His average of 41.9 yards per punt ranked 33rd na onally and third in the BIG EAST. He also earned SporƟ ng News and College Sports Report Freshman All-America recogni on, and was a Rivals.com All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honoree. His pun ng yardage (3,139) is third on SU’s single-season record list and his 75 punts is also the third best single-season mark. Long landed

21 punts inside the 20-yard line. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE LONG’S CAREER STATISTICS Punts Yards Average Long I-20 TB 2007 75 3,139 41.9 73 21 8 2008 7 330 47.1 72 2 2 Totals 82 3,469 42.3 73 23 10

RECHUL MAKES ORANGE DEBUT Senior Niko Rechul (HunƟ ngton StaƟ on, N.Y.) played in his fi rst collegiate football game at Northwestern as Syracuse’s kickoff specialist. A 2006 spring walk-on, Rechul had three kickoff s for 209 yards, averaging 69.7 yards, and one touchback.

Niko Rechul RECHUL’S CAREER STATISTICS Kicks Yards Average TB 2008 3 209 69.7 1 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • JONES HAS PRESENCE IN OPPONENT BACKFIELD MCKINNON EARNS FIRST CAREER START A candidate for the Nagurski and Outland Trophies, Sophomore free safety Randy McKinnon (Jacksonville, junior defensive tackle Arthur Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) Fla.) earned his fi rst career start at Northwestern and continued to wreak havoc in opponents backfields at recorded a career-best eight tackles, including 1.5 for Northwestern. He had one tackle for a loss, increasing a loss of four yards. his career total to 19.5. He also recorded four tackles. In 2007, Jones recorded 1.59 tackles for loss in his first season as a starter. His 17.5 tackles for a loss last season Arthur Jones Randy were the third best in Syracuse history. ORANGE PRIDE McKinnon JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. MCKINNON’S CAREER STATISTICS 2006 8 6 14 1.0-5 0 0.5-4 0 1-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 32 19 51 17.5-43 0 1.0-4 0 0-0 yds 2007 2 4 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2008 2 2 4 1.0- 1 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 4 4 8 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Totals 42 27 69 19.5-48 0 1.5-8 0 1-0 yds Totals 6 8 14 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0

BROWN BRINGS OPPONENTS DOWN Kick Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long Senior strong safety A.J. Brown (Bealton, Va.) 2007 3 54 18.0 0 23 registered a career-high 11 tackles, including fi ve solo, and recorded his sixth career intercep on at SMITH MAKES PRESENCE FELT AS STARTING LINEBACKER Northwestern. He earned BIG EAST Conference Sophomore linebacker Derrell Smith (New Castle, Weekly Honor Roll accolades for his performance. Del.) made his fi rst career start at Northwestern and Brown, who had 38 tackles and two intercep ons in recorded a career-best seven tackles. Smith moved to 2007, has played in 34 games. A.J. Brown linebacker from running back for 2007 Spring prac ce and returned to linebacker prior to the 2007 game BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS against Illinois. A er redshir ng in 2006 , Smith was Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. one of 34 players to participate in every game in 2007. 2005 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Derrell Smith 2006 11 11 22 0.0-0 3 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2007 24 14 38 1.5-3 2 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS 2008 5 6 11 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Totals 40 31 71 1.5-3 6 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2007 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 2008 4 3 7 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 GIRUZZI MAKES PLAYS FROM THE END Totals 5 3 8 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 Defensive end Vincenzo Giruzzi (U ca, N.Y.) recorded a career-high nine tackles, including four solo, and TAKING ADVANTAGE OF TURNOVERS tallied his fi rst career sack in his fi rst start at defensive SYRACUSE end. He moved down to the defensive line late in the Game Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off 2007 season a er star ng seven games at linebacker. Northwestern 1 1 2 7 Giruzzi is a graduate student who was granted a sixth Akron year of eligibility a er missing the 2004 season with a Penn State Vincenzo Northeastern broken leg. Pi sburgh Giruzzi West Virginia 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE USF GIRUZZI’S CAREER STATISTICS Louisville Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Rutgers 2005 6 1 7 0.0 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds Connec cut 2006 3 1 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds Notre Dame 2007 22 19 41 2.0-8 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds Cincinna 2008 4 5 9 1.0-1 0 0.0 0 1-4 yds TOTALS 1 1 2 7 Totals 35 26 61 3.0-9 0 0.0 0 1-4 yds OPPONENTS HOWARD RETURNS PUNTS AND DEFENDS Game Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off Northwestern 0 1 1 7 Senior Ryan Howard (Carson, Calif.) returned Akron one punt and played on the defense as a reserve Penn State cornerback at Northwestern. He had one punt return Northeastern Pi sburgh for four yards and recorded one tackle. The stop West Virginia was Howard’s fi rst career tackle for SU. In 2007, USF Howard played in fi ve games. Against West Virginia, Louisville Rutgers he returned one kick for four yards and against South Connec cut Florida, Howard returned three punts for 32 yards. Ryan Howard Notre Dame Cincinna HOWARD’S CAREER STATISTICS TOTALS 0 1 1 7 Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 32 10.7 0 13 2008 1 4 4 0 4 Totals 4 36 9.0 0 13 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • FLAHERTY ANCHORS THE MIDDLE SUPER SUTER Senior Jake Flaherty (Wakefi eld, R.I.) returned to Sophomore Max Suter (Ruffs Dale, Pa.) had five kick his star ng middle linebacker spot and picked up returns for 99 yards at Northwestern. where he le off last season. The Orange co-captain recorded eight tackles. Flaherty, who was a 2007 ESPN Record Setting Season for Suter the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team In 2007, Suter’s 1,299 kick return yards set NCAA, BIG selec on, has par cipated in every single contest since EAST and Syracuse single-season records … Suter’s his arrival at Syracuse in 2005. 51 kick returns established an Orange single-season Jake Flaherty Max Suter

record ... His 25.5 yards finished fifth on the Orange ORANGE PRIDE FLAHERTY’S CAREER STATISTICS single-season and career lists last season. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds Nationally Ranked 2006 1 3 4 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds Suter was second in the BIG EAST aandnd 35th35th nationally,nationally, iincludingncluding fifthfifth 2007 45 50 95 6.5-26 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds aamongmong allall freshmen,freshmen, with a 25.5 yards per kick return average ... 2008 4 4 8 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Suter ranked fifth in The BIG EAST Conference with 111.4 all-purpose Totals 53 59 112 7.0-27 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds yards per game ... He led Syracuse with 1,337 all-purpose yards ... Suter was the first true freshman kick returner for the Orange since HOLMES MAKES PLAYS ON THE CORNER Damien Rhodes shouldered the same responsibilities in 2002. Sophomore Mike Holmes (Jacksonville, Fla.) recorded six tackles, including four solo, at Northwestern. The SUTER’S CAREER STATISTICS cornerback started eight games as a true freshman KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 51 1299 25.5 1 93 last season at both cornerback and safety and earned 2008 5 99 19.8 0 28 Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Team honors. Totals 56 1398 25.0 1 93 Holmes is also one of Syracuse’s kick returners. He gained 352 yards on 14 returns in 2007 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Mike Holmes 2007 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds HOLMES’ CAREER STATISTICS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 9 38 4.2 0 12 2007 40 24 64 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 4 2 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 44 26 70 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds CHIARA MAKES PLAYS IN DEFENSIVE DEBUT KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long Senior free safety Paul Chiara (Mountain Lakes, N.J.) 2007 14 352 25.1 0 64 recorded a career-high fi ve tackles, three solo, in his fi rst game on defense for the Orange at Northwestern. KIMMEL RETURNS TO THE DEFENSIVE LINE He moved to defense from running back prior to 2008 Sophomore defensive end Jared Kimmel (Harpursville, spring prac ce. N.Y.) had two tackles, including one for a loss of seven yards, and forced a fumble at Northwestern. He Paul Chiara returned to the fi eld a er a season-ending knee injury in the fourth game of last season. CHIARA’S CAREER STATISTICS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 2008 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Jared Kimmel Carries Yards Avg. TD Long KIMMEL’S CAREER STATISTICS 2005 16 94 5.9 1 24 2006 17 59 3.5 0 15 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 21 95 4.5 1 22 2007 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0 1 0-0 Totals 54 248 4.6 2 24 2008 1 1 2 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 Totals 4 3 7 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 4 30 7.5 0 13 2006 10 69 6.9 0 11 YOUNG DEFENDERS MAKE PLAYS 2007 12 93 7.8 0 20 Totals 26 192 7.4 0 20 Several Orange defensive players recorded career-highs in the tackles column at Northwestern, including sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Perkins (Washington, D.C.), who had a career-best four tackles, while redshirt freshman Lamar Middleton (Newark, N.J.) recorded two tackles and redshirt freshman safety Kevyn Sco (Tamarac, Fla.) recorded one tackle in their fi rst game for the Orange. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • MCPHERSON TO ENTER COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Former Syracuse football great Don McPherson is being honored with one of ORANGE SLICES the most pres gious football awards – induc on into the Na onal Football HONORS HANG HIGH Founda on and College Football Hall of Fame. McPherson was introduced as a member of the Class of 2008. #44 Raised to the Rafters The great tradi on of Syracuse football lives and breathes in the halls of Syracuse University officially retired one of the Na onal Football Founda on and College Football Hall of Fame with the most storied numbers ever associated 14 former Orange student-athletes, including , Tim Green, Jim with a college football program — #44 — on Don McPherson Brown, Larry Csonka and Floyd Li le. Saturday, November 12, 2005. Since 1954, ORANGE PRIDE 11 players have worn the number and three Being honored for his unique athle c ability is nothing new for McPherson. earned All-America honors. The three most The 1987 All-American fi nished second in the 1987 ballo ng, won the famous #44s — , Ernie Davis and Maxwell Award, which honors the college football player of the year, and was the fi rst Floyd Little — certainly rank among the finest recipient of the Davey O’Brien Award. McPherson led the na on in passing effi ciency with a running backs to ever play the game. 164.3 mark and set 22 Syracuse records, including the single-season marks for passing yards per game (212.8), touchdown passes (22), and most consecu ve games with a touchdown Brown and Little, along with Ernie Davis’ pass (10). mother, Marie Fleming, joined other former #44s, including Rob Konard, Michael Owens, MONK ENSHRINED IN CANTON Bill Schoonover and Tom Stephens, at the Former Orange standout Art Monk is the sixth retirement ceremony. member of the Syracuse football family to be How much does number 44 mean to honored in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Syracuse University and the surrounding Monk was enshrined in Canton in August, 2008. community? For starters, the university In his 16-year career, zip code was changed a few years ago from Monk was a three-time Pro Bowler and won two 13210 to 13244. And in 1988, when the Super Bowls. Monk concluded his career after the university changed phone systems, the 1995 season with Philadelphia, but spent 13 years exchange was changed from 423 to 443. with the Redskins as one of the NFL’s premier receivers. He held records for most consecutive Jersey Retirement for games with a reception (164) and career catches Mackey and Csonka (820). Both have been surpassed, but Monk didn’t Lengendary tight end John Mackey and College play in as wide-open an era on offense as many and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Larry Csonka other receivers. He was one of the most consistent had their Syracuse jersey retired last season. possession and third-down receivers in the league throughout his 14 pro seasons. Mackey, who wore No. 88 for the Orange, played from 1960-62 and was selected in the Monk, who was named to the Syracuse University second round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the Board of Trustees in 2007 and is involved with the Baltimore Colts. A five-time Pro Bowler and Orange athletics program, was instrumental in three-time All-NFL honoree, Mackey played in the recognition of the Syracuse Eight during the two Super Bowls with the Colts. He is enshrined 2006 football season. Syracuse University honored Art Monk in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The John the courage and commitment of members of the Mackey Award is presented annually to the 1970 SU football squad for their extraordinary courage and commitment by calling for nation’s top tight end. Mackey, who now suffers UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE the equal treatment of student-athletes and a diverse coaching staff. These men stood up from dimensia, and his wife, Sylvia, were on for the principles of fairness and equality. The athletics department annually awards the hand as the former All-American’s jersey was Syracuse Eight Courage Award to a current or former student-athlete who has overcome unveiled in the Carrier Dome rafters. a socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged background or serious injury and has demonstrated uncommon bravery or highly principled behavior in the face of adversity. Csonka, who wore #39 at Syracuse, was a two- time All-American and played for the Orange During his professional career, Monk recorded 12,721 receiving yards on 940 catches. He from 1965 through 1967. As a senior captain had a 13.5 average and totaled 68 touchdowns. he earned consensus All-America honors. He At Syracuse, Monk holds the single-game record for receptions in a game with 14, which had two 200-yard rushing performances in his he accomplished against Navy in 1977. He is tied for sixth on the Orange career receptions career, galloping for 216 yards against West record list with 102. Monk’s 1,644 career receiving yards is seventh in school history and Virginia and 204 yards versus California in his his 47.0 yards per game average ranks ninth all-time. senior season. Csonka still ranks third on SU’s Monk led the Orange in receiving in three seasons. In 1977, he caught 41 balls for 590 career rushing record list (2,934 yards) and is yards and four touchdowns. In 1978, he caught 19 passes for 293 yards and a pair of second all-time with 15 career 100-yard rushing touchdowns. As a senior, Monk recorded 40 catches for 716 yards and three touchdowns. games. He is still considered to be the prototype for all ORANGE TRAILBLAZER NFL fullbacks. He and Jimmy Kiick combined to Former Syracuse and NFL standout Tim Green is one of only 17 individuals who have been form one of the most lethal backfield duos of inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and who were also chosen as Na onal the 1970’s, and the pair led the Miami Dolphins Football Founda on Na onal Scholar-Athletes. to an undefeated season and the Super Bowl title in 1972. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ‘THE EXPRESS’ WILL PREMIERE IN SYRACUSE Syracuse University and Universal Pictures announced that the movie premiere of “The ORANGE SLICES Express” will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film chronicles the life and legacy Davis Statue Unveiling is Sept. 13 of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Trophy. “The Express” stars Rob Brown (“Finding Forrester”) as Davis and Dennis Quaid (“The Rookie”) as Coach Ben A statue of 1961 Schwartzwalder. Gary Fleder (“Runaway Jury”) directed the poignant biopic, which opens Heisman Trophy nationally in theaters on Oct. 10. winner Ernie Davis The Sept. 12 gala premiere of the ‘The Express’ at the historic Landmark Theatre in will be unveiled on Syracuse University’s downtown Syracuse is the centerpiece of a weekend-long community celebration of the life of ORANGE PRIDE Ernie Davis and others who have built the Syracuse legacy of “Breaking Boundaries.” Quad prior to the Davis followed his hero, Jim Brown, to Syracuse University in 1958 and one year later led football game the Orange to the national championship. He was a pioneer for African against Penn State players in much the same way one of his idols, Jackie Robinson, broke baseball’s color barrier. on September 13. The premiere will take place at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Landmark Theatre, a grand movie The story of palace in downtown Syracuse frequented by Davis and his teammates during their days at legendary Syracuse Syracuse University. Mr. Quaid, Mr. Brown and other cast members and celebrities will arrive football star Ernie at a special “orange carpet” entry in classic convertible automobiles. Following the screening, Davis is forever etched in the hearts guests will make their way down the Connective Corridor to the Onondaga County War Ernie Davis Memorial for a gala theme party with entertainment of the late 1950s era. and minds of Orange “We’re elated the studio has chosen Syracuse to host the premiere,” said Syracuse football fans around the world. University Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. “We intend to embrace this extraordinary “Ernie Davis more than deserves this tribute moment to honor the legacy of Ernie Davis and provide a unique, star-studded showcase to as he was such an inspiration to the world,” launch this extraordinary film. Ernie is the most endearing icon we have in a storied football said Syracuse director of athletics Dr. Daryl program so rich in talent and tradition. It’s truly fitting that his life story will be immortalized Gross. “As we know, the great number 44 on film.” was retired with Ernie Davis in mind, and this “Ernie Davis is a true American hero,” said Syracuse University Chancellor and President is another tribute to the Syracuse Heisman Nancy Cantor. “While his legacy is not as well known, he played an important role in shaping Trophy winner who was the first African- the American conscience, just as Jackie Robinson did. Thanks to ‘The Express,’ Ernie’s legacy American to win the coveted honor. He was and inspirational life story will find the audience and appreciation it deserves. We are truly an All-American on and off the field. delighted that ‘The Express’ will be premiering in Syracuse and so grateful for the support of Sadly, because of his battle with leukemia, the studio for this remarkable event for our community.” he never played in the NFL, but his records, Bleachers erected along Salina Street in front of the Landmark will enable hundreds of achievements and spirit will forever be a part spectators the opportunity to watch and photograph the entire orange carpet arrival program, of Syracuse University.” which will also be shown on a large video screen at the corner of South Salina and Jefferson The life-size statue depicts Davis, known as streets. Quaid, Brown and other cast members, along with Jim Brown, Floyd Little, Don “The Elmira Express”, standing in his Syracuse McPherson, Art Monk and some 40 members of the 1959 championship team will walk the uniform holding a helmet under his left arm “orange carpet,” arriving in classic 1950s-era convertible automobiles. They will be joined on and a football in his right hand. the orange carpet by other SU alumni and members of the Central New York community who Davis came to Syracuse from nearby Elmira have broken boundaries in the tradition of Ernie Davis. The festivities will include food vendors in 1958. He led the Orange to the school’s and a live performance by The Coasters, presented by TK-99 and Galaxy Communications, only national championship in 1959 and playing original ’50s rock ‘n’ roll. became the first African-American to win the Overall net proceeds of the premiere will benefit SU’s Ernie Davis Fund. The fund’s purposes Heisman Trophy in 1961. Despite being the UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE include sustaining academic and personal development programming for football student first player taken in the 1962 NFL draft, Davis athletes and their involvement in the ’Cuse Cares Community Service Program. never played a single game of professional “I’m overjoyed that ‘The Express’ will have its premiere in Syracuse, where Ernie Davis was football. He died of leukemia in 1963, at the admired and revered—where he thrilled fans in his famous ‘44’ jersey—nearly fifty years ago,” age of 23. said director Gary Fleder. “Our last day of filming took place on the SU campus, and I can say— without a doubt—that it was the most emotional of our schedule. Being there brought into focus why celebrating Ernie was significant. It mattered to the folks who knew him, and it will mean something to the millions who will get to know Ernie after the film opens in October.” Earlier on Friday, SU students will have an opportunity to meet in master class workshops with Ron Meyer, president and chief operating officer of Universal Pictures; Gary Fleder, director of “The Express”; Nelson Coates, “The Express” production designer; and Robert Gallagher ’71, author of “Ernie Davis, The Elmira Express: The Story of a Heisman Trophy Winner” (Bartleby Press, 1983), the book on which the film is based. Members of the Davis family are scheduled to be in attendance for the weekend events, as are Schwartzwalder’s wife, Reggie, and their daughters. On Saturday, a special pre-game party featuring music by The Coasters will be held on the SU Quad prior to the SU vs. Penn State football game. A specially commissioned statue of Davis will be unveiled and dedicated at 1 p.m., and the SU football team will process by the statue during its “Quad walk” at 1:20 p.m. Kick off for the renewal of the classic football rivalry is at 3:30 p.m., with the game televised on ABC. The halftime show will feature a star-studded tribute to Davis. SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • HEAD COACH GREG ROBINSON ORANGE SLICES SUPER BOWL SUCCESS At a Glance Head coach Greg Robinson has two Super Bowl Championship rings Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. to go with his eight collegiate bowl game victories. Robinson was the High School: Garces (Bakersfi eld, Calif.) defensive coordinator for the 1997 and 1998 NFL Champion Denver Alma Mater: University of the Pacifi c ‘75 Broncos. Robinson established his reputa on as a defensive mastermind Years in Coaching: 31 in Denver, where he transformed a struggling defense into a Super Bowl Born: October 9, 1951 Championship unit. A er inheri ng a club that ranked last in total defense ORANGE PRIDE in 1994, Robinson made an immediate impact in his fi rst season with the The Syracuse post is Robinson’s fi rst as a team, as the Broncos fi nished the 1995 campaign ranked 15th in the same head coach. A veteran of 14 seasons coaching category. By 1996, he had turned Denver into the league’s fourth-rated in the NFL, including 10 as a defensive defensive unit, and by season number three in ‘97, the Broncos were on their way to the coordinator, Robinson has coached for 30 fi rst of two straight Super Bowl tles. years either at the NFL or college level. He spent his fi rst 15 seasons as a college coach. Playoff Impact During his stellar six-season stay in Denver, the Broncos made four playoff appearances Robinson Owns Perfect and claimed back-to-back World Championships with wins in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII, Postseason Record making them just one of six franchises in NFL history to accomplish a Super Bowl repeat. In that six-year span, Denver compiled a 64-32 (.667) regular-season record. Bowl Game Staff Result 1983 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 24, Michigan 14 The Broncos ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in total defense during three of Robinson’s six 1984 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Illinois 9 1985 Fiesta Bowl UCLA UCLA 39, Miami 37 seasons at the club’s defensive helm, fi nishing seventh in ‘99 (297.1 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (291.9 1986 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Iowa 28 ypg) and fourth in ‘96 (279.4 ypg) … Denver’s defenses produced three top 10 rankings in 1986 Freedom Bowl UCLA UCLA 31, BYU 10 scoring defense - eighth in ‘98 (19.3 ppg), sixth in ‘97 (17.9 ppg) and seventh in ‘96 (17.2 1987 Aloha Bowl UCLA UCLA 20, Florida 16 ppg) … The team’s pass defense ranked among the league’s top 10 in four of his six seasons 1989 Co on Bowl UCLA UCLA 17, Arkansas 3 with Denver fi nishing eighth in ‘99 (188.5 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (179.3 ypg), 10th in ‘96 (196.2 Super Bowl XXXII Denver Denver 31, Green Bay 24 ypg) and ninth in ‘95 (206.1 ypg) … Denver’s run defense ranked in the league’s top 10 three Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Denver 34, Atlanta 19 mes during Robinson’s tenure … Denver led the NFL in run defense in 1997 (83.2 ypg.) and 2005 Rose Bowl Texas Texas 38, Michigan 37 ranked third in 1998 (80.4 ypg) … The performance of Robinson’s defense throughout the ‘98 playoff s was paramount to Denver’s quest for a second straight tle … The Broncos allowed Success at Texas opponents just 53.0 rushing yards per game in the postseason and forced a remarkable 13 As the co-defensive coordinator at the turnovers in just three games … Denver allowed only 25 total points during that stretch. University of Texas in 2004, Robinson was the ROBINSON’S PROMINENT PROS mastermind behind the Longhorns’ defensive unit for the 11-1 squad that beat Michigan Name Team with Robinson Pro Accomplishments in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Robinson’s Texas Flipper Anderson UCLA Rams, Colts Steve Atwater Denver Broncos Eight- me All-Pro defense fi nished the season ranked 18th Ray Crocke Denver Broncos, Lions, Broncos, Chiefs in scoring defense (17.92), 16th in rushing Derrick Johnson Texas Chiefs 1st-round pick defense (107.42) and 23rd in total defense Jeff Lageman New York Jets 1991 1st team NFL (College and Pro (320.08) in the country. The Longhorns Football Weekly); 1989 PFWA All- held six of Texas’ 12 opponents to 14 points Rookie or less. In addi on, the defense was also UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE John Mobley Denver Broncos 1997 All-Pro able to hold two of the na on’s top scoring Ken Norton UCLA Three- me Pro Bowl selec on teams, Oklahoma and Texas Tech, 23 points Roman Phifer UCLA Rams, Jets, Patriots Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos 1999-02 and 14 points below their season averages, Bill Romanowski Denver Broncos Two- me All-Pro respec vely. Jerome Woods Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Pro Bowl selec on ROBINSON’S COACHING HISTORY Year Posi on Organiza on 1975-76 Assistant Coach Pacifi c 1977-79 Assistant Coach Cal State Fullerton 1980-81 Assistant Coach North Carolina State 1982-88 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line UCLA 1989 Off ensive Coordinator UCLA 1990-93 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line New York Jets 1994 Defensive Coordinator New York Jets 1995-2000 Defensive Coordinator Denver Broncos 2001-03 Defensive Coordinator Kansas City Chiefs 2004 Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Texas 2005-present Head Coach Syracuse SYRACUSE INTHENATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE • September6,2008(3:30p.m. ET•TimeWarner •CarrierDomeSyracuse, N.Y. Cable) • AKRON vs. SYRACUSE Tampa BayBuccaneers Seattle Seahawks San DiegoChargers Philadelphia Eagles New YorkGiants Miami Dolphins Indianapolis Colts Houston Texans Carolina Panthers Baltimore Ravens Kansas CityChiefs Atlanta Falcons vs. SDG(0-0) vs. BAL(0-0) @ SDG(0-0) @ NLO(0-0) vs. TEN(0-0) vs. ATL(0-0) vs. MIA0-0) @ WAS0-0) @ BUF(0-0) vs. PIT(0-0) vs. PHI0-0) @ CHI0-0) @ PIT(0-0) HOU (0-0) HOU (0-0) NYG (0-0) CAR (0-0) CAR (0-0) @ NE0-0) JAX (0-0) NYJ (0-0) CIN (0-0) SEA (0-0) TPA (0-0) IND (0-0) DET (0-0) KC (0-0) STL (0-0) 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/4/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 9/7/08 Donovan McNabb David Tyree Will Allen Dowayne Davis Josh Thomas Dwight Freeney Marvin Harrison Morlon Greenwood Joe Fields Jameel McClain Adam Terry Quinn Ojinnaka Tanard Jackson Olindo Mare Steve Gregory Anthony Smith OrangerookiecurrentlyonanNFLroster. hasearnedsignificantplayingactiononthespecialteams’unit. SuperBowlXLIlastyear. safetyRodneyHarrison.ThecatchhelpedsetuptheGiants’game-winning TDin againsthishelmetfora32-yardreceptionwhilebeinghoundedbyPatriots’ TyreemadeoneofthegreatplaysinSuperBowlhistorywhenhesecured theball Keith Bulluck #25(CB-8thyear) (S-Rookie) #78(T-4thyear) #85(WR-6thyear) #10(PK-13thyear) #91(DE-5thyear) #53(LB-9thyear) #27(FS-3rdyear) #28(S/CB-3rdyear) #88(WR-13thyear) #93(DE-7thyear) (S-Rookie) #76(T-3rdyear) #36(S-2ndyear) #5(QB-10thyear) #53(LB-Rookie) #69(LB-8thyear)

Freeney’s hasalsoacheivedafranchise-record60.0careersacks. sacks andhasrecordedfourofthe12double-digitsackseasonsinclubhistory. Freeney istheonlyColtsplayerwithfourconsecutivedouble-digitseasonsin consecutive gamesandhas86careerwithatleastonetouchdowncatch. 1,042 receptionsfor13,944yardsand123TDs..He’scollectedin175 RanksasmostproductivereceiverinColtshistoryandholdsfranchiserecordswith interception, defendedfivepassesandforcedafumblein2007. (90 solo),secondontheteam.Healsoregisteredonesackforeightyards,an Started 15of16gamesatlinebackerlastyearandfinishedwith118totaltackles Signed tothepracticesquadbyCarolinaonSeptember3,2008. Signed asafreeagentin2008-andmadeRavens’53-manroster.Only 3,308 yards.TerrywasthefirstSUplayerselectedinteam’s10-yearhistory. by allowingthemtimetocompleteafranchise-record341passes(61.2%)for Played in13games,startingninelastseasonandhelpedprotectRavensQBs, Ojinnaka competedin11gameswhilemakingsevenstartsatlefttacklelastyear. A fifthround(139thpickoverall)draftchoicebytheAtlantaFalconsin2006. team with12defendedpasses. NFL intotaldefenseandfirstagainst thepass.Healsorankedsecondon Buccaneers defensethatfinishedthe seasonasthesecond-rankedunitin Started all16contestsandloneplayoff gamein2007andwaspartofa signed withSeattleasafreeagent onMarch27,2008. goals (245),scoring(1,048)andfieldgoalaccuracy(80.9%,245of303). Mare 52-yarder atHoustonon11/18/07.MareistheDolphins’all-timeleader infield Connected on10of17fieldgoalsforNewOrleansin2007.Nailedaseason-long Signed two-yearcontractwithChargersasundraftedrookieonMay 8, 2006and recovered anotherlastseason,boththefirstsofhiscareer. interceptions, whichwassecondonteam.Smithalsoforcedonefumble and finished sixthonteamwith74tackles.Smithtiedacareer-hightwo Played inall16gamesandoneplayoffmatch.Made10startsatFS and completions/61.5 completionpercentage/3,324yards/19TDs. conference championshipgames.McNabb’s2007stats:14games/291 2004 astheonlyQBssince1970totaketheirteamsfourormoreconsecutive wins-39 losses-65.2%)andjoinedKenStabler,JimKellyTroyAikmanin as hecurrentlyownsthethirdhighestwinpercentageamongactiveQBs(73 The secondoverallpickbyPhiladelphiain1999hasbecomeahouseholdname Originally asixthround(211thpickoverall)draftchoicebytheGiantsin2003. two forcedfumbles.Histackletotalrankedthirdontheteamandledclub’sDBs. tackles, apairofsacks,aninterception,team-high14defendedpassesand contest. AllenwasanAll-ProselectionbySportsIllustratedwhilecollecting62 Started all16gamesatonecornerback,theteam’sonlyDBtoopenevery Signed tothepracticesquadbyCarolinaonSeptember3,2008. sack, 14pressures,oneforcedfunmbleandthreepassesbattedin2007. for theinjuredDwightFreeney.Thomashadacareer-high55tackles,33solo,1.0 In 2007,Thomasstartedsevenof15games,fiveatLDEandtwoRDE,fillingin He currentlyranks thirdonthefranchise’stacklelistwith 1,027careerstops. seasons, tallying180, 171,150,161and109tackles in2002-07,respectively. current streakon the team.Hehasledsquadin tacklesinfiveofthelastsix Bulluck hasstarted ineachofthepast97regularseason games,thelongest

2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL ORANGE PRIDE SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • OFFENSE Z WR 11 Lavar Lobdell (6-3, 210, Jr.) or 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 83 Chaz Cervino (5-10, 183, RF) LT 77 Tucker Baumbach (6-5, 307, So.) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 303, So.) 74 Nick Speller (6-5, 307, Fr.) LG 70 Ryan Bartholomew (6-3, 290, So.) 71 Adam Rosner (6-6, 303, So.) C 60 Jim McKenzie (6-4, 286, So.) 79 Dalton Phillips (6-3, 278, Sr.) RG 75 Ryan Durand (6-5, 303, Sr.) 72 Nick Lepak (6-4, 318, Fr.) or 52 Ollie Haney (6-3, 288, RF)

RT 64 Corey Chavers (6-5, 296, Sr.) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 303, So.) ORANGE PRIDE TE 85 Mike Owen (6-4, 251, Jr.) 80 Nick Provo (6-4 1/2, 232, RF) QB 4 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Sr.) 9 Andrew Robinson 13 (6-3, 222, Jr.) TB 22 Curtis Brinkley (5-9, 203, Sr.) or 3 Delone Carter (5-10, 214, So.) or 32 Doug Hogue (6-2, 216, So.) FB 43 Tony Fiammetta (6-1, 246, Sr.) 33 Ben Maljovec (6-3, 241, Sr.) X WR 7 Donte Davis (6-0, 173, So.) or 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 5 Marcus Sales (6-0, 184, Fr.) 82 Van Chew (6-1, 165, Fr.) DEFENSE DE 90 Jared Kimmel (6-6, 259, So.) 55 Anthony Perkins (6-4, 272, So.) 96 Zary Stewart (6-4, 229, RF) NT 97 Arthur Jones (6-4, 291, Jr.) 94 Bud Tribbey (6-1, 282, So.) DT 95 Nick Santiago (6-3, 284, Sr.) 51 Andrew Lewis (6-3, 282, So.) 88 Lamar Middleton (6-3, 254, RF) DE 30 Vincenzo Giruzzi (6-3, 241, Grad St.) 54 Mikhail Marinovich (6-4, 232, Fr.) 98 Romale Tucker (6-4, 231, Fr.) SLB 25 Derrell Smith (6-1, 224, So.) 46 Parker Cantey (6-3, 218, So.) MLB 45 Jake Flaherty (6-1, 228, Sr.) 58 Mike Stenclik (6-0, 229, Jr.) WLB 50 Mike Mele (6-0, 218, So.) 53 Chad Battles (6-3, 224, RF) 41 Ryan Gillum (5-11, 220, RF) LC 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, So.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) SS 17 A.J. Brown (6-0, 201, Sr.) 26 Kevyn Scott (5-11, 197, RF) FS 20 Randy McKinnon (5-10, 198, So.) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 205, Sr.) or 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) RC 6 Da’Mon Merkerson (6-1, 182, So.) or 28 Nico Scott (5-10, 180, So.)

SPECIAL TEAMS KO 94 Niko Rechul (6-2, 195, Sr.) 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Sr.) PAT/FG 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Sr.) 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE P 47 Rob Long (6-4, 175, So.) 94 Niko Rechul (6-2, 195, Sr.) LS 57 Max Leo (5-11, 210, Jr.) Holder 47 Rob Long (6-4, 175, So.) 8 Cody Catalina (6-3, 221, RF) PR 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) KR 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, So.) 20 Randy McKinnon (5-10, 198, So.)

Bold indicates 2007 starter 2008 Syracuse Football (0-1) Syracuse Overall Team Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2008) All games

Team Statistics SYR OPP SCORING 10 30 Points Per Game 10.0 30.0 FIRST DOWNS 11 25 R u s h in g 5 13 P a s s in g 4 11 P e n a l ty 2 1 RUSHING YARDAGE 122 269 Yards gained rushing 139 284 Yards lost rushing 17 15 Rushing Attempts 30 42 Average Per Rush 4.1 6.4 Average Per Game 122.0 269.0 TDs Rushing 1 0 PASSING YARDAGE 103 215 A tt - C o m p - In t 28-14-1 35-23-1 Average Per Pass 3.7 6.1 Average Per Catch 7.4 9.3 Average Per Game 103.0 215.0 TDs Passing 0 3 TOTAL OFFENSE 225 484 Total Plays 58 77 Average Per Play 3.9 6.3 Average Per Game 225.0 484.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 5-99 2-63 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 1-4 2-6 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 1-1 1-26 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 19.8 31.5 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 4.0 3.0 INT RETURN AVERAGE 1.0 26.0 FUMBLES-LOST 1-0 1-1 PENALTIES-Yards 5-36 6-65 Average Per Game 36.0 65.0 PUNTS-Yards 7-330 6-192 Average Per Punt 47.1 32.0 Net punt average 40.6 31.3 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 8 : 4 2 3 1 : 1 8 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3/14 5/11 3rd-Down Pct 21% 45% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 0/0 0/0 4th-Down Pct 0% 0% SACKS BY-Yards 1-1 2-15 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 1 4 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 1-2 0-0 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 2-2 100% 3-3 100% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 1-2 50% 3-3 100% PAT-ATTEMPTS 1-1 100% 4-4 100% ATTENDANCE 0 20015 Games/Avg Per Game 0/0 1/20015 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Syracuse 3 0 7 0 0 10 Opponents 0 9 14 7 0 30 2008 Syracuse Football (0-1) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2008) All games

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg BRINKLEY,C. 1 - 1 9 49 0 49 5.4 1 28 49.0 HOWARD,Ryan 1 4 4.0 0 4 CARTER,Delone 1 - 0 6 45 0 45 7.5 0 32 45.0 Total 1 4 4.0 0 4 HOGUE,Doug 1 - 0 6 23 0 23 3.8 0 11 23.0 Opponents 2 6 3.0 0 6 BAILEY,Daniel 1 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0 FIAMMETTA,Tony 1 - 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 2.0 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg ROBINSON,A. 1 - 1 7 18 17 1 0.1 0 6 1.0 BROWN,A.J. 1 1 1.0 0 1 Total 1 30 139 17 122 4.1 1 32 122.0 Total 1 1 1.0 0 1 Opponents 1 42 284 15 269 6.4 0 25 269.0 Opponents 1 26 26.0 1 26

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg ROBINSON,A. 1 - 1 73.76 14-28-1 50.0 103 0 18 103.0 SUTER,Max 5 99 19.8 0 28 Total 1 73.76 14-28-1 50.0 103 0 18 103.0 Total 5 99 19.8 0 28 Opponents 1 139.89 23-35-1 65.7 215 3 22 215.0 Opponents 2 63 31.5 0 40

Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg DAVIS,Donte 1 - 1 4 38 9.5 0 18 38.0 GIRUZZI,V. 1 4 4.0 0 4 LOBDELL,Lavar 1 - 1 2 22 11.0 0 13 22.0 Total 1 4 4.0 0 4 HOGUE,Doug 1 - 0 2 12 6.0 0 6 12.0 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 BRINKLEY,C. 1 - 1 2 7 3.5 0 9 7.0 FIAMMETTA,Tony 1 - 1 1 11 11.0 0 11 11.0 SALES,Marcus 1 - 0 1 8 8.0 0 8 8.0 WILLIAMS,Bruce 1 - 0 1 6 6.0 0 6 6.0 BAILEY,Daniel 1 - 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -1.0 Total 1 14 103 7.4 0 18 103.0 Opponents 1 23 215 9.3 3 22 215.0 2008 Syracuse Football (0-1) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2008) All games

PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g BRINKLEY,C. 1 ------6 ROBINSON,A. 1 35 1 103 104 104.0 SHADLE,Patrick - 1-2 1-1 - - - - - 4 BRINKLEY,C. 1 9 49 0 49 49.0 Total 1 1-2 1-1 - - - - - 10 CARTER,Delone 1 6 45 0 45 45.0 Opponents 4 - 4-4 - - - - 1 30 HOGUE,Doug 1 6 23 0 23 23.0 FIAMMETTA,Tony 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 BAILEY,Daniel 1 1 2 0 2 2.0 Total 1 58 122 103 225 225.0 Opponents 1 77 269 215 484 484.0

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk SHADLE,Patrick 1-2 50.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 36 0 LONG,Rob 7 330 47.1 72 2 1 2 3 0 Total 7 330 47.1 72 2 1 2 3 0 FG Sequence Syracuse Opponents Opponents 6 192 32.0 42 0 3 6 0 0 Northwestern (36),51 - Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. RECHUL,Niko 3 209 69.7 1 0 LONG,Rob 1 43 43.0 0 1 Total 4 252 63.0 1 1 31.5 42.2 27 Opponents 5 329 65.8 0 0 19.8 46.0 24 2008 Syracuse Football (0-1) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2008) All games

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g SUTER,Max 1 0 0 0 99 0 99 99.0 BRINKLEY,C. 1 49 7 0 0 0 56 56.0 CARTER,Delone 1 45 0 0 0 0 45 45.0 DAVIS,Donte 1 0 38 0 0 0 38 38.0 HOGUE,Doug 1 23 12 0 0 0 35 35.0 LOBDELL,Lavar 1 0 22 0 0 0 22 22.0 FIAMMETTA,To 1 2 11 0 0 0 13 13.0 SALES,Marcus 1 0 8 0 0 0 8 8.0 WILLIAMS,Bruc 1 0 6 0 0 0 6 6.0 HOWARD,Ryan 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 4.0 ROBINSON,A. 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1.0 BAILEY,Daniel 1 2 -1 0 0 0 1 1.0 BROWN,A.J. 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1.0 Total 1 122 103 4 99 1 329 329.0 Opponents 1 269 215 6 63 26 579 579.0 2008 Syracuse Football (0-1) Syracuse Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Aug 31, 2008) All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 17 BROWN,A.J. 1-1 5 6 11 . . 1-1 ...... 30 GIRUZZI,V. 1-1 4 5 9 1.0-1 1.0-1 . 1 . 1-4 . . . 20 McKINNON,Randy 1-1 4 4 8 1.5-4 ...... 45 FLAHERTY,Jake 1-1 4 4 8 ...... 50 MELE,Mike 1-1 1 6 7 ...... 25 SMITH,Derrell 1-1 4 3 7 ...... 35 HOLMES,Mike 1-1 4 2 6 ...... 34 CHIARA,Paul 1-0 3 2 5 ...... 97 JONES,Arthur 1-1 2 2 4 1.0-1 . . 1 . . . . . 55 PERKINS,A. 1-0 2 2 4 0.5-3 ...... 6 MERKERSON,D. 1-1 1 2 3 ...... 95 SANTIAGO,Nick 1-1 1 2 3 ...... 90 KIMMEL,Jared 1-1 1 1 2 1.0-7 . . . . . 1 . . 88 MIDDLETON,L. 1-0 1 1 2 ...... 26 SCOTT,Kevyn 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 28 SCOTT,Nico 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 94 TRIBBEY, Bud 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 21 HOWARD,Ryan 1-0 1 . 1 ...... Total 1 41 42 83 5-16 1-1 1-1 2 . 1-4 1 . . Opponents 1 33 28 61 5-20 2-15 1-26 2 2 . 1 . 1 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • TEAM GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt. WVU USF Louis. Rutgers UConn. ND Cincy. TOTAL OFFENSE SU 225 OPP 484 TOTAL PLAYS SU 58 OPP 77 AVG. Yds/Play SU 3.9

OPP 6.3 ORANGE PRIDE RUSHING: Yds. SU 122 OPP 269 Att. SU 30 OPP 42 TDs SU 1 OPP 0 PASSING: Yds. SU 103 OPP 215 Att. SU 28 OPP 35 Comp. SU 14 OPP 23 Comp. Pct. SU 50.0 OPP 65.7 TDs SU 0 OPP 3 Int. SU 1 OPP 1 1st DOWNS: Total SU 11 OPP 25 Rush SU 5 OPP 13 Pass SU 4 OPP 11 Penalty SU 2 OPP 1 TIME OF POSS. SU 28:42 OPP 31:18 3rd DOWN CONV. SU 3-14 OPP 5-11

4th DOWN CONV. SU 0-0 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE OPP 0-0 PUNTING:#-Avg. SU 7-47.1 OPP 6-32.0 FUMBLES: #-Lost SU 1-0 OPP 1-1 PENALTIES: #-Yds. SU 5-36 OPP 6-65 PUNT RET.: #-Yds. SU 1-4 OPP 2-6 KO RET.: #-Yds. SU 5-99 OPP 2-63 SACKS BY: #-Yds. SU 1-1 OPP 2-15 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS RUSHING (CARRIES-YDS/TDS) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Bailey, Daniel 1-2/0 Brinkley, Curtis 9-49/1 Carter, Delone 6-45/0 Fiammetta, Tony 1-2/0 ORANGE PRIDE Hogue, Doug 6-23/0 Robinson, Andrew 7-1/0

RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YDS/TDS) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Bailey, Daniel 1-(-1)/0 Brinkley, Curtis 2-7/0 Davis, Donte 2-38/0 Fiammetta, Tony 1-11/0 Hogue, Doug 2-12/0 Lobdell, Lavar 2-22/0 Sales, Marcus 1-8/0 Williams, Bruce 1-6/0

PASSING Robinson, Andrew Dantley, Cameron Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack

at Northwestern 28 14 1 50.0 103 0 18 2 at Northwestern DNP UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE AKRON AKRON PENN STATE PENN STATE PITTSBURGH * PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at West Virginia * at South Florida * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * at Cincinnati *

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS KICKING Shadle, Patrick Opponent FG-FGA/Yds (Miss) PATs at Northwestern 1-2/ 36, (51) 1-1 AKRON PENN STATE

NORTHEASTERN ORANGE PRIDE PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * KICK RETURNS Suter, Max Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg at Northwestern 5 - 99 - 19.8 - 28 AKRON PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati *

PUNT RETURNS PUNTING Howard, Ryan Long, Rob Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg Opponent No - Yds - Avg.-Inside 20 at Northwestern 1 - 4 - 4 - 4 at Northwestern 7 - 330 - 47.1 - 2 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE AKRON AKRON PENN STATE PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at West Virginia * at South Florida * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * at Cincinnati *

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS DEFENSIVE LINE (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Giruzzi, Vincenzo 4-5/9 Jones, Arthur 2-2/4 Kimmel, Jared 1-1/2 Middleton, Lamar 1-1/2 Perkins, Anthony 2-2/4 ORANGE PRIDE Santiago, Nick 1-2/3 Tribbey, Bud 1-0/1

LINEBACKERS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Flaherty, Jake 4-4/8 Mele, Mike 1-6/7 Smith, Derrell 4-3/7

DEFENSIVE BACKS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Brown, A.J. 5-6/11 Chiara, Paul 3-2/5 Holmes, Mike 4-2/6 Howard, Ryan 1-0/1 McKinnon, Randy 4-4/8 Merkerson, Da’Mon 1-2/3 Scott, Kevyn 1-0/1 Scott, Nico 1-0/1 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS DANIEL BAILEY (#23, JUNIOR, RUNNING BACK) CAMERON DANTLEY (#4, SENIOR, QUARTERBACK)

Rushing Yards -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Passing Yards 276 vs. South Florida, 2007 Carries 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Attempts 38 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Completions 21 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receiving Yards 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Long 56 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 2 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Interceptions 2 vs. South Florida, 2007 Rushing Yards 2 vs. Connecticut, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 CURTIS BRINKLEY (#22, SENIOR, RUNNING BACK) Rushing Yards 108 vs. Miami (OH), 2006 DONTE DAVIS (#7, SOPHOMORE, WIDE RECEIVER) Carries 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Longest 28 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receiving Yards 53 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Touchdowns 1 vs. Miami (OH), Connecticut, 2006 Receptions 5 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 vs. West Virginia, Rutgers, 2007 Longest 26 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Kickoff Returns Yards 91 vs. West Virginia, 2006 TONY FIAMMETTA (#43, SENIOR, FULLBACK) Returns 4 vs. Notre Dame, 2005; West Virginia, 2006 Longest 48 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Rushing Yards 10 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Receiving Yards 89 vs. Illiniois, 2007 Carries 4 vs. Iowa, 2006 Receptions 4 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, Illinois, 2007 Longest 7 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Longest 62 vs. Illinois, 2007 Receiving Yards 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Receptions 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 15 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Kickoff Returns Yards 16 vs. Louisville, 2006 A.J. BROWN (#17, SENIOR, STRONG SAFETY) Returns 1 vs. Wyoming, Louisville, 2006 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, 2007 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 JAKE FLAHERTY (#45, SENIOR, LINEBACKER) Total 11 vs. Northwestern, 2008 TFL-Yds 1.0/2 vs. Illinois, 2007 Tackles Solo 8 vs. Louisville, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois, South Florida, 2006; Assist 10 vs. Connecticut, 2007 vs. Louisville, Miami (OH), 2007 Total 15 vs. Connecticut, 2007 vs. Northwestern, 2008 TFL-Yds 2.0-11 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 INT Return Yds 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Sacks 1.0-6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006; Louisville, 2007 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. Louisville, 2006; Illinois, 2007 VINCENZO GIRUZZI (#33, GR. STUD., DEFENSIVE END) Tackles Solo 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Washington, 2007 PARKER CANTEY (#46, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Assist 6 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Breakups 1 vs. Illinois, 2007 Assist 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-5 vs. Louisville, 1.0-3 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Total 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL-Yds 1.0/1 vs. West Virginia, 2007 DOUG HOGUE (#32, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) DELONE CARTER (#3, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) Rushing Yards 83 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Rushing Yards 129 vs. Wyoming, 2006 Carries 24 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Carries 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007

Longest 47 vs. South Florida, 2006 Touchdowns 1 vs. Buffalo, 2007 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Touchdowns 4 vs. Wyoming, 2006 Receiving Yards 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receiving Yards 22 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Receptions 2 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Connecticut, 2006 Longest 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 PAUL CHIARA (#34, SENIOR, FREE SAFETY) MIKE HOLMES (#35, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK) Rushing Yards 55 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Tackles Solo 8 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Carries 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Assist 5 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Longest 24 vs. Louisville, 2005 Total 13 vs. West Virignia, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2005; Cincinnati, 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-1 vs. Rutgers, 1.0-2 vs. Pitt, 2007 Receiving Yards 37 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), South Florida, 2007 Receptions 3 vs. Louisville, 2005; Connecticut, Cincinnati, 2007 Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Yards 118 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Tackles Solo 3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 64 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 5 vs. Northwestern, 2008 RYAN HOWARD (#21, SENIOR, CORNERBACK/PUNT RETURN) Punt Returns Number 2 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Yards 1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Punt Returns 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 32 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 13 vs. South Florida, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS

JARED KIMMEL (#90, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) LAMAR MIDDLETON (#88, REDSHIRT FR., DEFENSIVE END) Tackles Solo 1 vs. Washington, Iowa, Louisville 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois 2007 Assist 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 2 vs. Iowa, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Total 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 TFL-Yds 1.0-7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Louisville, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 MIKE OWEN (#85, JUNIOR, TIGHT END)

Receiving Receptions 2 vs. Washington, Cincinnati, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE ARTHUR JONES (#97, JUNIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Yards 24 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 18 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Assist 7 vs. Iowa, 2007 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Total 9 vs. Iowa, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Wake Forest, Iowa, Illinois, Miami (OH), Sack-Yds 1.0-4 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 West Virginia, 2006; Washington, UB 2007 TFL-Yds 4.0-5 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Total 3 vs. Louisville, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Blocked Kicks 1 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 ANTHONY PERKINS (#56, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) Fumble Recoveries/Yds 1/0 vs. South Florida, 2006 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 LAVAR LOBDELL (#11, JUNIOR, WIDE RECEIVER) Total 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receiving Yards 36 vs. South Florida, 2007 TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Receptions 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 0.5-3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 25 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007

ROB LONG (#47, SOPHOMORE, PUNTER) ANDREW ROBINSON (#9, JUNIOR, QUARTERBACK) Punts 10 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Passing Yards 423 vs. Louisville, 2007 Yards 410 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Attempts 47 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Average 47.1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Completions 29 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Long 73 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 79 vs. Louisville, 2007, to Taj Smith (TD) Touchdowns 4 vs. Louisville, 2007 Interceptions 2 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 BEN MALJOVEC (#33, SENIOR, TIGHT END/FULLBACK) Rushing Yards 62 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Carries 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Longest 18 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Miami (OH), 2007 Assist 5 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Receiving Catches 1 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Total 12 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Yards 4 vs. Rutgers, 2006 TFL/Yds. 1.0/3 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Miami (OH), Cincinnati, 2006; Rutgers, 2007 MARCUS SALES (#5, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Int. Ret. Yds. 52 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Int. Ret. TDs 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006 Receiving Yards 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Fumble Recoveries/Ret. Yds. 2/2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008

RANDY MCKINNON (#20, SOPHOMORE, FREE SAFETY) NICK SANTIAGO (#95, SENIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Buffalo, 2005; Illinois, 2006 Assist 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Total 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 4 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia TFL/Yds 1.0/3 vs. Illinois, 1.0/1 vs. Louisville, 2006 Yards 54 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Sacks/Yds 1.0/3 vs. Illinois, 2006 Longest 23 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. West Virginia, 2006 KEVYN SCOTT (#26, REDSHIRT FR., SAFETY) MIKE MELE (#50, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 6 vs. South Florida, 2007 Total 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 10 vs. South Florida, 2007 TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 NICO SCOTT (#28, CORNERBACK, SOPHOMORE) Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Buffalo, 2007 DA’MON MERKERSON (#6, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK) Total 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receiving Yards 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Illinois, Buffalo, South Florida, 2007 PATRICK SHADLE (#42, SENIOR, KICKER) Longest 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Field Goals Made 2 vs. Iowa, Miami (OH), Wyoming, Louisville, Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Connecticut, 2006; Washington, Illinois, Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Buffalo, 2007 Total 3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Attempted 3 vs. Iowa, 2006 Longest 50 vs. South Florida, 2007 PAT’s Attempts 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 Made 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS DERRELL SMITH (#25, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Rushing Yards 19 vs. Washington, 2007 Carries 5 vs. Washington, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Washington, 2007 Recieving Yards 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Washington, 2007 Longest 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 ORANGE PRIDE Assist 3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 7 vs. Northwestern, 2008 BUD TRIBBEY (#94, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE TACKLE)

Tackles Solo 3 vs. Washington, South Florida, 2007 Assist 3 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL/Yds 0.5/1 vs. Rutgers, 2007

BRUCE WILLIAMS (#15, SENIOR, WIDE RECEIVER)

Receiving Yards 20 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Receptions 2 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Longest 12 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Punt Returns Number 3 vs. South Florida, Notre Dame & Louisville, 2005; vs. Louisville, 2006 Longest 20 vs. South Florida, 2005 Yards 39 vs. Louisville, 2005 Kick Returns 5 vs. Louisville, 2005 Yards 109 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Longest 26 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Interceptions-Return Yds 1-23 vs. Iowa, 2007 Tackles Solo 5 vs. Illinois, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Illinois, West Virginia, 2007 Total 7 vs. Illinois, 2007 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • SYRACUSE IN THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE Syracuse in the BIG EAST Stats 2008 BIG EAST Standings Category Rank Statistic BIG EAST Overall Scoring Offense 6th 10.0 School W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Scoring Defense 8th 30.0 Cincinnati 0-0 .000 1-0 1.000 Pass Offense 8th 103.0 Connecticut 0-0 .000 1-0 1.000 Pass Defense 6th 215.0 South Florida 0-0 .000 1-0 1.000 ORANGE PRIDE Kickoff Returns 4th 19.8 West Virginia 0-0 .000 1-0 1.000 SYRACUSE 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Net Punting 5th 40.6 Louisville 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Turnover Margin Tied-2nd +1 Rutgers 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Rushing Offense 6th 122.0 Pittsburgh 0-0 .000 0-1 .000 Rushing Defense 8th 269.0 Total Offense 7th 225.0 Total Defense 8th 484.0 Orange in the BIG EAST Punt Returns 7th 4.0 Player Category Rank Stat Brinkley Rushing 10th 49.0 Pass Efficiency 7th 73.8 Scoring (TD-pts) T-9th 6.0 Pass Defense Efficiency 7th 139.9 Brown Interceptions T-1st 1 First Downs 8th 11 Tackles/game 1st 11.0 Opponent First Downs 7th 25 Flaherty Tackles/game T-6th 8.0 Sacks By Tied-6th 1 Giruzzi Fumbles Recovered T-1st 1.00 Sacks Against Tied-5th 2 Passes Defended T-4th 1.00 Penalties 4th 36.0 Sacks/game T-5th 1.0 Tackles/game T-2nd 9.0 Opponent Penalties 4th 65.0 Jones Passes Defended T-4th 1.00 4th Down Conversions Tied-4th 0.0 Kimmel Fumbles Forced T-1st 1 Opp. Fourth Down Conv. Tied-1st 0.0 Long Punting 1st 47.1 Third Down Conversions 8th 21.4 McKinnon Tackles/game T-6th 8.0 Opp. Third Down Conv. 7th 45.5 Tackles for loss T-5th 1.50 Field Goals Tied-2nd .500 Mele Tackles/game T-11th 7.0 PAT Kicking Tied-1st 1.000 Robinson Passing Avg/game 7th 103.0 Total Offense 9th 104.0 Time of Possession 6th 28:42 Shadle Field Goals/game T-2nd 1.00 Kickoff Coverage 5th 42.2 Field Goal pct T-2nd 50.0 Red Zone Offense Tied-1st 100.0 Scoring (kick) T-5th 4.0 Red Zone Defense Tied-5th 100.0 Smith Tackles/game T-11th 7.0 Suter All-purpose 9th 99.0 Kick return Avg/game 2nd 19.8

This Week in the BIG EAST Saturday, September 6, 2008 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Temple at Connecticut 12:00 p.m. ESPNU Akron at Syracuse 3:30 p.m. Time Warner Sports Cincinnati at Oklahoma 3:30 p.m. ABC Tennessee Tech at Louisville 3:30 p.m. #8/8 West Virginia at East Carolina 4:30 p.m. ESPN Buffalo at Pittsburgh 6:00 p.m. #19/21 USF at Central Florida 7:00 p.m. ESPN2 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 STARTING LINEUPS OFFENSE Opponent QB TB FB WR WR LT LG C RG RT TE at Northwestern Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Lobdell Davis Baumbach Bartholomew McKenzie Durand Chavers Owen AKRON PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * ORANGE PRIDE at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati *

DEFENSE Opponent LE LT RT RE LB LB LB CB SS FS CB at Northwestern Kimmel Jones Santiago Giruzzi Smith Flaherty Mele Holmes Brown McKinnon N. Scott AKRON PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati *

SYRACUSE IN THE REDZONE IN 2008 Did Not Score Because … In Red Zone Scores Total Points TDs Rush Pass FG-FGA Missed FG Downs Int Fumble Half Game Syracuse 2 2 10 1 1 0 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Northwestern 3 3 21 3 0 3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Syracuse Akron Syracuse Penn State Syracuse

Northeastern UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Syracuse Pittsburgh * Syracuse at West Virginia * Syracuse at South Florida * Syracuse Louisville * Syracuse at Rutgers * Syracuse Connecticut * Syracuse at Notre Dame Syracuse at Cincinnati *

Syracuse Totals 2 2 10 1 1 0 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opponent Totals 3 3 21 3 0 3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0

* indicates BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Syracuse 3 0 7 0 10 at Northwestern 0 9 14 7 30 Syracuse Akron Syracuse Penn State ORANGE PRIDE Syracuse Northeastern Syracuse Pittsburgh * Syracuse at West Virginia * Syracuse at South Florida * Syracuse Louisville * Syracuse at Rutgers * Syracuse Connecticut * Syracuse at Notre Dame Syracuse at Cincinnati *

Syracuse Totals 3 0 7 0 10 Opponent Totals 0 9 14 7 30 * Indicates BIG EAST conference game

THE ROBINSON YEARS (2005-PRESENT) SU’s record under Greg Robinson when... Overall BIG EAST SU scores first 6-13 2-8 Opponent scores first 1-16 0-11 SU leads at the half 6-0 2-0 SU leads after three quarters 5-0 1-0 SU back rushes for 100+ yards 4-2 1-1 SU rushes for 250+ yards 1-0 0-0 SU passes for 250+ yards 2-3 1-3 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SU rushes for 250+ & passes for 250+ yards 0-0 0-0 SU scores less than 20 points 0-26 0-19 SU scores 20-29 points 2-2 1-0 SU scores 30-39 points 4-1 1-1 SU scores 40+ points 1-0 0-0 Playing on natural grass 1-8 1-5 Playing on AstroTurf 0-0 0-0 Playing on FieldTurf 6-21 1-15 Playing in the Carrier Dome 5-14 1-10

ROBINSON’S RECORD MONTH-BY-MONTH Month Overall Home August 0-2 0-1 September 5-7 3-4 October 1-11 1-6 November 1-9 1-3 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0 7-28 5-14 SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 TEAM SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Points 10 vs. Northwestern 30, Northwestern Low Points in a Half 7 vs. Northwestern 21, Northwestern Low First Downs 11 vs. Northwestern 25, Northwestern

Low ORANGE PRIDE Rushing Plays 30 vs. Northwestern 42, Northwestern Low Rushing Yards 122 vs. Northwestern 269, Northwestern Low Passing Plays 28 vs. Northwestern 35, Northwestern Low Pass Completions 14 vs. Northwestern 23, Northwestern Low Passing Yardage 103 vs. Northwestern 215, Northwestern Low Total Plays 58 vs. Northwestern 77, Northwestern Low Total Off. Yards 225 vs. Northwestern 484, Northwestern Low Passes Had Intercepted 1 vs. Northwestern 1, Northwestern Most Fumbles Lost 0 vs. Northwestern 1, Northwestern Most Total Turnovers 1 vs. Northwestern 2, Northwestern Most Sacks By: #-Yds. 1-1 vs. Northwestern 2-15, Northwestern Low Penalties 5 vs. Northwestern 6, Northwestern Low Yards Penalized 36 vs. Northwestern 65, Northwestern Low Time of Possession 28:42 vs. Northwestern 31:18, Northwestern Low Third Down Conv. % 21.4 vs. Northwestern 45.5, Northwestern 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Low SYRACUSE vs. AKRON • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Rushing Attempts 9, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern 21, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Rushing Yards 49, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern 144, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern TDs Rushing 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern Longest Run 32, Delone Carter vs. Northwestern 25, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Pass Attempts 28, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 35, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern

Pass Completions 14, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 23, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern ORANGE PRIDE Interceptions Thrown 1, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 1, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Pass Pct. (min. 10 att.) 50.0, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 65.7, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Yards Passing 103, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 215, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Long Pass Play 18, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 22, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern TDs passing 3, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Pass Receptions 4, Donte Davis vs. Northwestern 6, Andrew Brewer, Northwestern Yards Receiving 38, Donte Davis vs. Northwestern 48, Andrew Brewer, Northwestern TDs Receiving 1, Tyrell Sutton, Jeremy Ebert, Josh Rooks Northwestern All-Purpose Yds. 99, Max Suter vs. Northwestern 185, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Total Offense 225, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 484, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Scoring (points) 6, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern 6, Tyrell Sutton, Jeremy Ebert, Josh Rooks, Northwestern PATs 1, Patrick Shadle vs. Northwestern 3, Amado Villarreal, Northwestern Field Goals 1, Patrick Shadle vs. Northwestern Long Field Goal 36, Patrick Shadle vs. Northwestern Punts 7, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 6, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Punting Yards 330, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 192, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Long Punt 72, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 42, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Long Punt Return 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 6, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Kickoff Returns 5, Max Suter vs. Northwestern 2, Stephen Simmons, Northwestern Kickoff Return Yards 99, Max Suter vs. Northwestern 63, Stephen Simmons, Northwestern Punt Returns 1, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 2, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Punt Return Yards 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 6, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Interceptions by 1, A.J. Brown vs. Northwestern 1, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Interception Yds. Gained 1, A.J. Brown vs. Northwestern 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Longest Int. Return 1, A.J. Brown vs. Northwestern 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Blocked Field Goals Blocked Punts Blocked PAT 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE