2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN (0-3 overall, 0-0- BIG EAST) (0-2 overall, 0-0 CAA) September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • • Syracuse

SHADLE CLIMBS THE FIELD GOALS RECORD LIST Senior Patrick Shadle (Morgantown, W. Va.) converted two field goals, ORANGE SLICES both 44-yard kicks, in the second quarter to move past Tim Vesling for Orange on Television ORANGE PRIDE seventh place on the program’s career field goals made list (29) … He Time Warner Cable will broadcast Syracuse’s earned recognition on the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for his performance game against Northeastern. Mark Larson … He is SU’s career leader in field goal percentage (29-of-37, .784) … He and Dale Drypolcher will call the action with has 137 career points … Patrick Shadle is tied for the BIG EAST league lead Steve Flamisch reporting from the sidelines. in PAT percentage having converted all six PAT attempts for the Orange this Chuck McKean is the producer. season… Shadle’s .750 field goal percentage is tied for first among BIG EAST Patrick Shadle kickers. Orange on Radio WILLIAMS RETURNS TO DEFENSE, STARTS AT SAFETY Syracuse ISP Sports Network Voice of the Orange Matt Park ‘97 and former Senior Bruce Williams (Syracuse, N.Y.) made his second career start on Orange All-American tight end Chris Gedney Saturday … A week after starting at , Williams took the field ‘93 call the game action and Brian Higgins ‘04 against the Nittany Lions as SU’s starting free safety … Williams recorded five provides sideline reports for the Syracuse ISP tackles against the Nittany Lions … He returned to the defensive side of the Sports Network. Higgins also hosts the pre- ball due to the injury to sophomore Randy McKinnon (Jacksonville, Fla.) … In game and post-game shows. Former Orange 2007 Williams was a safety and played in all 12 games. head coach Dick MacPherson lends insight Bruce Williams and analysis during the pre- and post-game JONES GETS BEHIND ENEMY LINES shows and at halftime. TK-99.5 FM serves as Junior nose tackle Arthur Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) has 4.0 tackles for a loss of the flagship for the ISP Sports Network. The yards through three games in 2008, which is ties for the highest total in the Syracuse ISP Sports Network covers New York, BIG EAST … He is tied for ninth on Syracuse’s career tackles for loss record New Jersey, Vermont and . For a list with Josh Thomas and Rich Scanlon (22.5). complete list of stations on the network, see page 7. Satellite Radio Syracuse game broadcasts are also available Arthur Jones SCOTT MAKES DEBUT IN STARTING LINEUP on SIRIUS satellite radio (channel 127). WAER Redshirt freshman Kevyn Scott (Tamarac, Fla.) made his first collegiate start against Penn Located on the SU campus, WAER-FM88 also State … The strong safety led the Orange with eight tackles, including six solo … Scott has carries every Orange football game. played in all three games this season and has 10 tackles. TOWN HAS NEW FACES Orange on the Internet Out of the four different players who have scored this season, three have Every Syracuse ISP Sports Network broadcast found the endzone for the first time … Wide receiver Marcus Sales (Syracuse, N.Y.) recorded is available on the official Syracuse Athletics 2008 FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE his first touchdown grab against Penn State, while tight ends Mike Owen (Riverhead, N.Y.) website – suathletics.com. The site is home and Nick Provo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) both scored their first collegiate touchdowns of Orange All Access, SU’s multi-media against Akron. package, which features live game webcasts, highlights and news conferences. 2008 SYRACUSE SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (0-3 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) Date Opponent Result (Televison) Time/Attendance The Coaches August 30 at Northwestern L, 30-10 (ESPN2) 20,015 Syracuse: Greg Robinson September 6 AKRON L, 28-42 (TW Sports) 31,808 as a head coach: Fourth 13 #17/17 PENN STATE L, 13-55 (ABC) 45,795 Overall Record: 7-31 20 NORTHEASTERN Time Warner Sports 3:30 p.m. Year at SU: Fourth 27 PITTSBURGH * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m. Record at SU: 7-31 October 4 Open BIG EAST Record: 2-19 11 at West Virginia * TBA Alma Mater: University of Pacific ‘75 18 at South Florida * TBA 25 Open Northeastern: Rocky Hager November 1 LOUISVILLE * TBA Year as a head coach: 15th 8 at Rutgers * TBA Overall Record: 106-56-1 15 CONNECTICUT * TBA Year at NU: Fifth 22 at Notre Dame NBC 2:30 p.m. at NU: 15-31 29 at Cincinnati * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m. Alma Mater: Minot State ‘74

HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS * Indicates BIG EAST Conference game • All times are Eastern SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • UNIVERSITY TO CELEBRATE HOMECOMING SEPT. 19-20 Homecoming Weekend 2008 ORANGE SLICES Homecoming and Reunion are combined in 2008 for the second year, with the Class of ’58, the Class of ’68 Syracuse vs. Northeastern Series Notes and the Class of ’83 all celebrating milestone anniversaries. Visitors to campus will have the opportunity to experience the Syracuse vision of Scholarship in Action in a variety of different ways over the course Series History of the weekend. The newly constructed, state-of-the-art Life Sciences Complex – a 230,000-square-foot First Meeting structure that features a research wing housing 27 interconnected laboratories, an imaging center and a genomics center for the study of genetics – will be open for tours. Guests will also have the opportunity to Syracuse vs. The CAA tour the campus, visit the restored Slocum Hall and attend breakfast with Deans from the nine schools and Syracuse has played four of the 12 teams currently colleges. in the Colonial Athletic Association 12 times. ORANGE PRIDE

The weekend will also feature a variety of exhibitions at the University Archives, SUArt Gallaries, The Year Opponent Score Game Location Warehouse Gallery and the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Michelangelo: The Man and 1923 William & Mary SU 61, W&M 3 Syracuse the Myth – the works of a Renaissance master, will highlight the list of exclusive art exhibitions available 1924 William & Mary SU 24, W&M 7 Syracuse 1925 William & Mary SU 33, W&M 0 Syracuse over the weekend. Guests will also have the opportunity to attend a mock trial program demonstration 1926 William & Mary SU 35, W&M 0 Syracuse and other shows including “From Sonnets to Spirituals” at and the Redhouse Theater. 1927 William & Mary SU 18, W&M 0 Syracuse 1928 William & Mary SU 32, W&M 0 Syracuse Homecoming traditions including the parade, pep rally, bonfire and all-alumni-and-campus party are 1968 William & Mary SU 31, W&M 0 Syracuse scheduled. A pre-game barbecue and tailgate party will be held on the Quad before the Orange kicks off 1953 Villanova VU 14, SU 13 Philadelphia, Pa. against Northeastern at 3:30 p.m. in the Carrier Dome. 1954 Villanova SU 28, VU 6 Syracuse 1963 Richmond SU 50, UR 0 Syracuse Cheer on the Orange on the Quad 1975 Villanova SU 24, VU 17 Syracuse Pre-game activities on the Syracuse University Quad begin at 12:30 p.m. The 2008 Orange football 2002 Rhode Island SU 63, URI 15 Syracuse team Quad Walk will begin at 1:15 p.m. followed by the Syracuse University Marching Band Drum Line performance in front of Hendricks Chapel and the Marching Band Pep Rally to gets fans geared up for Tale of the Tape kickoff. Grupo Pagán, a Latin-American band based in Syracuse, will entertain the crowd on the Quad prior to SU OFFENSE NU DEFENSE the football game. The band is led by Edgar Pagan, vocals and bass. The band also features Rhonda 17.0 Scoring 41.0 245.7 Total Yardage 455.0 Arns on vocals, Josh Dekaney on percussion, Kenny Budd on guitar, Frank Neubert on drums, and Bill 129.7 Rushing Yardage 152.5 DiCosimo on keyboards. They play regularly at the Dinosaur Barbecue on Franklin St. in Syracuse. 116.0 Passing Yardage 302.5 In addition to the musical entertainment, there will be children’s games and food and non-alcoholic 60.3 Total Plays 59.5 beverages available for purchase. Coolers and/or alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Quad. 32.7 Rushing Plays 31.5 27.7 Passing Plays 28.0 4.1 Avg. Per Play 7.6 SYRACUSE-NORTHEASTERN CONNECTIONS 4.0 Avg. Per Rush 4.8 Orange from Massachusetts 4.2 Avg. Per Pass 10.8 • Syracuse offensive guard Ryan Durand hails from Leominster, Mass. 8.7 Avg. Per Catch 15.5 1.7 Turnovers 1.5 Secondary School Connections • Freshman running back Antwon Bailey played football at St. John’s College High School in SU DEFENSE NU OFFENSE Landover, Md. with Northeastern sophomore defensive back Darryl Jones. 42.3 Scoring 20.5 • Sophomore cornerback Nico Scott played football at Eleanor Roosevelt in Maryland with 507.3 Total Yardage 388.0 Northeastern junior linebacker Kerry Pollard and junior tight end Ty Sibert. Pollard hails from 234.3 Rushing Yardage 129.0 273.0 Passing Yardage 259.0 Upper Marlboro, Md., as does Orange defensive end Zary Stewart. 77.0 Total Plays 76.0 • Freshman wide receiver Grant Mayes and Northeastern freshman linebacker Spencer Toth played 43.7 Rushing Plays 38.0 at Seton Hall Prep in New Jersey. 33.3 Passing Plays 38.0 • Redshirt freshman tight end Nick Provo and Northeastern freshman running back T.J. Strunk are 6.6 Avg. Per Play 5.1

both from West Palm Beach, Fla. 5.4 Avg. Per Rush 3.4 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 8.2 Avg. Per Pass 6.8 Hometown Connections 13.0 Avg. Per Catch 11.8 • Punter Rob Long and Northeastern defensive lineman Mike Lukenda are from Downington, Pa. 1.7 Turnovers 1.0 • Freshman running back Averin Collier and Northeastern freshman offensive lineman Jeff Black both hail from Rochester. 2008 Statistical Leaders • Senior running back Curtis Brinkley and Northeastern redshirt freshman offensive lineman Yaroslav Mukha call Philadelphia home. Rushing Leaders (YPG) Syracuse Northeastern Coaching Connections Brinkley ...... 71.0 Broomfield ...... 94.0 • Cornerback/secondary coach Jim Salgado had two stints as a member of the Northeastern Carter...... 46.3 Abelli ...... 22.0 football staff. Salgado coached defensive backs from 2000-2001 and returned as an assistant head coach and defensive backs coach in 2004, before joining the Orange staff in 2005. Passing Leaders (YPG) • In 2004, Salgado served as Northeastern’s assistant coach with many members of the teams Syracuse Northeastern current coaching staff. Head coach Rocky Hager, offensive coordinator and coach Dantley ...... 122.5 Orio...... 218.0 Eddie Davis, Co-defensive coordinators Wally Dembowski and Rapheal Dowdye, and offensive line Robinson ...... 51.5 Sperrazza ...... 82.0 coach Brian Surace all started with the team in 2004. Receiving Leaders (YPG) • Salgado also coached with Dembowski at Boston University. Salgado was a linebackers coach at Syracuse Northeastern BU from 1996-1997 while Dembowski was an assistant coach from 1990-1997. Davis ...... 39.3 Plum ...... 79.5 • Offensive line/guard & centers coach Chris Wiesehan and Northeastern offensive coordinator/ Owen...... 22.7 Lott ...... 60.0 quarterbacks coach Eddie Davis both coached at James Madison during their coaching tenures. Tackle Leaders (TPG) • Running backs coach Randy Trivers and Northeastern co-defensive coordinator/defensive line Syracuse Northeastern coach Wally Dembowski both graduated received their bachelors degrees from Holy Cross. Flaherty ...... 7.7 Bunch ...... 8.5 • Wide Receivers coach Chris White and Northeastern’s Dembowski both have a stint with the Holy Mele ...... 6.3 Higgins ...... 8.5 Cross football staff during their coaching careers. SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ON THIS DATE: SEPTEMBER 20 ORANGE SLICES • Syracuse is 5-2 all-time on September 20 Syracuse on September 13 • All of SU’s Sept. 20 contests to date have 1902 – vs. Cortland Normal W, 21-0 2008 Pre-Season Honors been home games 1952 – vs. Bolling Field L, 12-13 • The Orange first played on Sept. 20 in 1969 – vs. Iowa State W, 14-13 ARTHUR JONES, DT, Jr. 1980 – vs. Miami (OH) W, 36-24 • Lombardi Trophy 1902, when it shut out Cortland Normal, 1986 – vs. L, 17-26 21-0. 1997 – vs. Tulane W, 30-19 • Nagurski Trophy • In 2003, Walter Reyes rushed for 241 yards 2003 – vs. UCF W, 38-14 PATRICK SHADLE, K, Sr.

and a then career-high four touchdowns ORANGE PRIDE and R.J. Anderson completed 13-of-20 for 133 yards and rushed for a touchdown in • Lou Groza Award Syracuse’s 38-14 victory against the University of Central Florida. • In 1997, Donovan McNabb threw for 246 yards, completing 15-of-23 passes, in a 30-19 ROB LONG, P, So. victory against Tulane. • Ray Guy Award YOUNG GUNS TAKE THE FIELD Orange Engages Community Seven true freshmen and six redshirt freshmen have played this season, including true At Syracuse University, an institution that places freshman offensive guard Nick Lepak (Auburn, N.Y.) who earned his first career start a strong emphasis on the need for community against Akron … True freshmen Van Chew (Manassas, Va.), Dorian Graham (Plantation, engagement, the student-athlete experience Fla.), Mikhail Marinovich (San Clemente, Calif.), Grant Mayes (Roselle, N.J.), Marcus Sales extends well beyond the campus lines in (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Frank Satterfield (Henderson, Nev.) have all played in 2008 … Redshirt the ‘Cuse Cares program. During the course freshmen Cody Catalina (Ruffs Dale, Pa.), Chaz Cervino (Wayne, N.J.), Lamar Middleton of the 2007-08 academic year, the Orange (Newark, N.J.), Darnell Pratt (Syracuse, N.Y.), Nick Provo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) and football team spent more than 700 hours in Kevyn Scott (Tamarac, Fla.) also have contributed in 2008. the surrounding community, almost one third of the Syracuse athletics department’s 2,400 Name Position 2008 Statistics community engagement hours. The football Freshmen (7) team focuses its community engagement Van Chew WR One reception for eight yards in three games Dorian Graham CB Played cornerback for the first time in his career against Penn State and efforts in five categories, including mentoring has played in all three games on special teams in juvenile outreach and youth awareness Nick Lepak OG Started against Akron and Penn State programs, servicing the poor, connecting with Mikhail Marinovich DE Six tackles in three games the elderly and engaging with patients and Grant Mayes WR First career reception (26 yards) against Penn State. Made debut families in children’s hospitals. The youth against Akron awareness programs, which earned the most Marcus Sales WR Two receptions for 19 yards in three games; First true frosh to play in ‘08 attention from the football student-athletes, Frank Satterfield WR Played on special teams against Akron and Penn State occurred at Elmcrest Children Center, Pine Redshirt Freshmen (6) Grove Elementary School, Chestnut Hill Cody Catalina QB Plays on special teams units; Has one tackle Middle School, Stonehedge Elementary School Chaz Cervino WR Played in three games and the Salvation Army. The ‘Cuse Cares Lamar Middleton DE Two tackles against Northwestern Program, supported by Citizens Bank - New Darnell Pratt H-Back/TE Played against Akron and Penn State York, is the community outreach program for Nick Provo TE 15-yard touchdown reception against Akron in collegiate debut. Also student-athletes at Syracuse University. SU’s played against Penn State student-athletes have been recognized with

Kevyn Scott S Led the Orange with eight tackles in his first collegiate start against UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SU’s Chancellor’s Award for Public Service Penn State. Has 10 tackles in three games. and Community Engagement in each of the past 11 for their volunteer efforts in the ORANGE DEFENSE FORCES TURNOVERS community. Citizens Bank invests in and is a The Syracuse defense has forced five turnovers in its first three games this season … leader in the communities it serves. Against Penn State, the Orange recovered two , marking the 20th time the Orange has forced multiple turnovers in head coach Greg Robinson’s tenure (37 games) … At Northwestern, the Orange had one and one recovery … 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 forced four turnovers … SU has caused three turnovers in a game eight times and two turnovers in six games … Syracuse forced at least two turnovers in nine of 11 games in 2006 … Syracuse is tied for second in the BIG EAST with a + 0.0 turnover margin … The Orange has recorded two and recovered three fumbles in three games. ORANGE PUNTING GAME RANKS NATIONALLY Syracuse ranks fourth nationally and first in the BIG EAST with a 47.35 punting average … Sophomore Rob Long (Downingtown, Pa.) ranks sixth among NCAA punters and is first in the BIG EAST with a 47.4 net punting average. SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • LOOKING AT THE ORANGE’S 2008 OPPONENTS The Orange’s 2008 opponents have a 19-10 record through two weeks in 2008 … In 2007, these teams ORANGE SLICES finished 83-66, including six opponents which played in bowl games. 2008 Record Orange Strike Quickly TEAM W L Pct. 2007 2007 Bowl The Orange scored on its first drive of the 2008 Northwestern 3 0 1.000 6-6 Akron 1 2 .333 4-8 season moving 63 yards in 10 plays to set up Penn State 3 0 1.000 9-4 Alamo Bowl (beat Texas A&M, 24-17) kicker Patrick Shadle’s (Morgantown, W.Va.) for Northeastern 0 2 .000 3-8 a 36-yard field goal … The 2007 Orange started Pittsburgh 1 1 .500 5-7 the season in the same fashion, marching 31

West Virginia 1 1 .500 11-2 Fiesta Bowl (beat Oklahoma, 48-28) ORANGE PRIDE South Florida 3 0 1.000 9-4 Sun Bowl (lost to Oregon, 56-21) yards in nine plays to set up a 42-yard Shadle Louisville 1 1 .500 6-6 field goal by kicker Rutgers 0 2 .000 8-5 International Bowl (beat Ball State, 52-30) Connecticut 3 0 1.000 9-4 Meineke Car Care Bowl (lost to Wake Forest, 24-10) Notre Dame 2 0 1.000 3-9 Future Orange Schedules Cincinnati 1 1 .500 10-3 Papajohns.com Bowl (beat Southern Miss, 31-21) 2009 2012 vs. Akron vs. GEDNEY IS ORANGE HONORARY CAPTAIN vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern Representing the history and tradition of the 2008 Honorary Captains at Penn State at CincinnaƟ Syracuse football program Orange All-America Date Opp. Honorary Captain vs. CincinnaƟ vs. ConnecƟ cut tight end Chris Gedney will serve as the honorary 9/6 Akron Jeff Mangram at ConnecƟ cut vs. Louisville game captain for the Orange as it kicks off against 9/13 Penn State Dennis Quaid at Louisville at Rutgers Northeastern on Homecoming Weekend. Rob Brown vs. Rutgers vs. PiƩ sburgh As honorary captain, Gedney will participate in Floyd Little at PiƩ sburgh at South Florida all activities with the team beginning the night 2007 Honorary Captains vs. South Florida vs. Southern California before the game. He will address the team, Date Opp. Honorary Captain vs. West Virginia at West Virginia participate in the Quad Walk and accompany 2008 8/31 Washington Dick MacPherson Orange captains Tony Fiammetta, Jake Flaherty, 9/15 Illinois Tim Green 2010 2013 Patrick Shadle and Bruce Williams for the pre- 10/6 West Virginia Don McPherson at Akron at Boston College game coin toss. Paul Frase vs. Boston College at Northwestern 10/13 Rutgers Floyd Little vs. Virginia Tech vs. CincinnaƟ A tight end for SU from 1989-92, Gedney set 10/20 Buffalo Gerhard Schwedes at Washington at ConnecƟ cut school records for receptions by a tight end 11/10 USF Reggie Terry at CincinnaƟ at Louisville in a season (34 in 1992) and career (91). As a 11/24 Cincinnati Roland Williams vs. ConnecƟ cut vs. Rutgers senior, he caught 34 passes for 587 yards and vs. Louisville at PiƩ sburgh five touchdowns, helping to lead Syracuse to the at Rutgers vs. South Florida Fiesta and Peach bowls. Gedney was named a unanimous All-America selection in 1992 and was named vs. PiƩ sburgh vs. West Virginia to the Syracuse All-Century team in 1999. at South Florida Gedney had an eight-year career in the NFL with the and Arizona Cardinals. In 2000, he at West Virginia was recognized as a finalist for the NFL Man of the Year award and in 2001 he was honored with the Ed Block and Gene Autry Courage Awards. 2011 at Boston College Beyond a career in football, Gedney, who earned his bachelor’s degree in speech communication from at Virginia Tech Syracuse, began a broadcasting career in 1996 with Classic Worldwide Productions. During the course vs. Wake Forest of his broadcasting career he worked with XTRA Sports 910 Radio as football analyst on the Insight.com vs. CincinnaƟ Bowl and Arizona Cardinals broadcasts while also hosting the pre and post game shows for the Cardinal at ConnecƟ cut

home games. Gedney was also a guest NFL analyst on Arizona Fox Sports Network as well as the at Louisville UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE analyst for the Arizona radio station that broadcast Syracuse’s 2001 Insight.com Bowl victory against vs. Rutgers Kansas State. at PiƩ sburgh Gedney currently works as Syracuse’s assistant athletics director for major gifts and is the analyst for vs. South Florida the Syracuse ISP Sports Network broadcasts of Orange football games. at Southern California vs. West Virginia SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • AT THE START Thirty-six Syracuse players have started at least one game in their Syracuse career … Senior offensive ORANGE SLICES guard Ryan Durand is SU’s most experienced starter with 26 games as a member of the first-string … On defense, linebacker Jake Flaherty is the leader with 15 consecutive starts … Kicker Patrick Shadle The Best of the Best has been SU’s PAT and field goal specialist for 27 consecutive games and Rob Long has handled the The Syracuse football team has a long history of punting duties for 15 games in a row. success, including 22 trips to bowl games and Offense 2008 Streak Career Defense 2008 Streak Career the 1959 national championship. During its more Ryan Durand (RG) 3 7 26 Jake Flaherty (LB) 3 15 15 than 100 years of varsity football, SU has amassed Curtis Brinkley (RB) 2 1 22 Arthur Jones (NT) 3 4 14 670 victories which ranks 14th on the NCAA FBS’s

Corey Chavers (LT) 3 3 21 Mike Holmes (CB) 3 10 11 ledger of winningest programs. It has more all-time ORANGE PRIDE Andrew Robinson (QB) 1 - 12 Vincenzo Giruzzi (DE) 3 3 10 wins than any other BIG EAST school and ranks Jim McKenzie (C) 3 13 13 A.J. Brown (SS) 2 2 8 second in wins among eastern schools behind Nick Santiago (DT) 3 3 5 Tony Fiametta (FB) 2 - 10 Penn State. Ben Maljovec (TE/6 starts at LB in ‘07) 1 1 7 Mike Mele (LB) 3 3 5 Doug Hogue (RB) 2 2 6 Nico Scott (CB) 3 3 5 In 2008, SU faces three teams that rank in the Mike Owen (TE) 2 1 5 Jared Kimmel (DE) 3 3 3 top 20 of the FBS’s winningest programs in Notre Donte Davis (WR) 2 2 4 Derrell Smith (LB) 3 3 3 Dame, Penn State and West Virginia. Mike Stenclik (LB) 0 - 3 Tucker Baumbach (LT) 3 3 4 Winningest NCAA FBS Teams Cameron Dantley (QB) 2 3 3 Randy McKinnon (FS) 2 2 2 Lavar Lobdell (WR) 3 3 3 Bruce Williams (FS/1 start at WR in ‘08) 2 2 2 1. Michigan 869 Nick Lepak (OG) 2 2 2 Parker Cantey (LB) 0 - 2 2. Notre Dame 826 Ryan Bartholomew (OG) 1 1 1 Kevyn Scott (SS) 1 1 1 3. Texas 820 Dan Sheeran (WR) 0 - 1 Max Suter (FS) 0 - 1 4. Nebraska 811 Specialists 2008 Streak Career Paul Chiara (FS/starts at RB in ‘07) 0 - 1 5. Ohio State 799 Patrick Shadle (K) 3 27 27 Da’Mon Merkerson (CB/start at WR in ‘07) 0 - 1 6. Penn State 790 Rob Long (P) 3 15 15 Bud Tribbey (DT) 0 - 1 7. Alabama 789 8. Oklahoma 781 9. Tennessee 770 SYRACUSE IN THE 2008 NCAA STATISTICAL RANKINGS 10. Southern Cal 755 11. Georgia 715 Player Category Rank Statistic 12. LSU 692 Rob Long Punting 6th 47.35 avg. 13. Auburn 678 Patrick Shadle Field Goals T-44th .75/game 14. SYRACUSE 670 Curtis Brinkley Rushing T-66th 71.00/game 15. West Virginia 664 16. Colorado 660 TEAM 17. Texas A&M 656 Rushing 81st 129.67 18. 655 Passing Offense 111th 116.0 19. Washington 650 Total Offense 114th 245.67 20. Miami (Ohio) 648 Scoring Offense 100th (tie) 17.0 Rush Defense 112th 234.3 Pass Defense 106th 273.00 Gridiron and Hardwood Success Total Defense 115th 507.33 Scoring Defense 112th (tie) 42.3 Syracuse is one of 14 schools in the country to Net Punting 4th 47.35 have played in a bowl game that is currently part Returns 106th 3.0 of the Bowl Championship Series and advanced Kickoff Returns 65th 21.2 Turnover Margin 55th (tie) 0.0 to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Fumbles Recovered 27th (tie) 3 Tournament in the same year. The Orange Passes Intercepted 62nd (tie) 2 accomplished that feat in 1997-98. Fumbles Lost 39th (tie) 2 School Bowl Game NCAA Tour. Round Passes Had Intercepted 66th (tie) 3

Syracuse 1998 Fiesta Bowl Sweet 16 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Turnovers Gained 50th (tie) 5 Arizona 1994 Fiesta Bowl* Final Four Turnovers Lost 57th (tie) 5 Florida 1999 Orange Bowl* Sweet 16 Pass Efficiency 110th 92.09 2006 Rose Bowl* NCAA Champs Pass Efficiency Defense 113th 164.10 2007 Fiesta Bowl* NCAA Champs Fewest Penalties/game 2nd 2.33 Illinois 2002 Sugar Bowl Sweet 16 Fewest Penalty Yards per Game 4th 56.00 Kansas 2008 Orange Bowl* NCAA Champs Punt Return Yardage Defense 54th 7.14 Kentucky 1951 Sugar Bowl* NCAA champs Kickoff Return Yardage Defense 116th 30.82 Maryland 2002 Orange Bowl NCAA champs Sacks 74th (tie) 1.33 Oregon 2002 Fiesta Bowl* Elite Eight Tackles for Loss 83rd (tie) 15.0 Ohio State 1999 Sugar Bowl* Final Four Sacks Allowed 62nd (tie) 1.67 2007 Fiesta Bowl Final Four Tackles for Loss Allowed 6th (tie) 10.00 UCLA 1976 Rose Bowl* Final Four Third Down Conversion 117th 20.0 1962 Rose Bowl Final Four Third Down Conversion Defense 116th 59.5 USC 2007 Rose Bowl* Sweet 16 Fourth Down Conversion 47th (tie) 50.0 Utah 2005 Fiesta Bowl* Sweet 16 Fourth Down Conversion Defense 100th (tie) 100.0 West Virginia 2006 Sugar Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 Time of Possession 101st 26:44 2008 Fiesta Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 Red Zone Offense 1st (tie) 1.00 Wisconsin 2000 Rose Bowl * Final Four Red Zone Defense 92nd (tie) 0.92 First downs Offense 118th (tie) 13.00 * Indicates school won the bowl game First downs Defense 115th 26.67 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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. Jared Kimmel Father, Jamie, played football at Syracuse (1980-84) and recorded 20.5 career “This year more people had votes than 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 the Orange. people looked at as leaders.” “It’s such an honor,” Shadle said. “When COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CONNECTIONS you look at the names of those that have Antwon Bailey Cousin, James Johnson, plays defensive back for Marshall University. been captains here before, you have to be Averin Collier Brother, Kevin, plays football at the , redshirted in 2007 due to wrist injury. impressed and realize the responsibility it Vincenzo Giruzzi Father, Jim, played football at Ithaca College from 1980-83. carries. I look forward to having a leadership Ollie Haney Father, Craig, played football at Seton Hall in 1978 and 1979. role on the team and will use it as extra Michael Kay Cousin, Freddie Jones, played wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Arizona motivation to focus and perform the best I Cardinals from 1997-2004. can for my teammates.” Ben Maljovec Cousin, Jeff Dugan, played football at the University of Maryland. Mikhail Marinovich Father, Marv, lettered in football at USC (1959, 1961, 1962) and played for the • Fiammetta is a three-year letterwinner who Oakland Raiders … Brother, Todd, lettered as a at USC (1989-90) and has played in more than 30 games at fullback played for the Los Angeles Raiders. for the Orange. Mike Mele Father, Joe, played running back at Rutgers from 1973-76, including the undefeated • A returning starter at linebacker, Flaherty is 1976 team … Brother, Joe, played linebacker at Northeastern from 2005-2007 and also an ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic was team captain as a senior. All-District Team selection and a three-time Da’Mon Merkerson Father, Amod, played briefly in the NFL for the Phoenix Cardinals in 1991 and later member of the BIG EAST All-Academic team. spent multiple years in the AFL after becoming the first student-athlete to win • Shadle has been SU’s primary field goal and an individual national title at Montclair State University, which he did in the 400- PAT specialist since his sophomore year. He was meter hurdles twice (1987 and 1989). a Lou Groza Award semifinalist in 2006. Shadle Ryan Nassib Father, Gil, played football at the University of Delaware … Mother, Mary, played is the first Orange kicker to be voted captain volleyball at Villanova. since Nate Trout in 1999. Mike Owen Cousin, Carl Smith, played football for the University of Maine (1988-91). • Williams returned to the wide receiver position Nick Santiago Brother, Arnold, was a starting wide receiver at Mansfield University (2001-03). early in pre-season camp after Dan Sheeran Dan Vaughan Father, John, played football at Slippery Rock University (1977-79). suffered a broken fibula. He was a receiver as a Austin Wallis Father, Darvin, was a coach in the NFL and at the collegiate level. true freshman in 2005 and caught four passes for 52 yards. He played safety as a sophomore PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONNECTIONS and junior, recording 16 tackles last season. Cameron Dantley Father, Adrian, played in the NBA from 1972-1991 and was inducted into the Williams is also a punt returner for the Orange. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 6. Ranked ninth on the NBA career scoring list at the time of his retirement with 23, 177 points. His .540 field goal percentage is the highest ever recorded by an NBA non-center and recorded 30-plus points per game for four straight seasons … He played collegiately 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. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ROBINSON WELCOMES NEW STAFF ORANGE SLICES Head coach Greg Robinson welcomed Coaching Staff on Gameday offensive coordinator Mitch Browning ACADEMIC STRENGTH and linebackers coach Dan Conley to the ON THE FIELD staff. Browning coaches SU’s tackles and Greg Robinson, Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator Academic All-District Honorees Offense tight ends. In addition, Robinson promoted Chris White, Wide Receivers Offensive guard Ryan Durand (Leominster, defensive line coach Derrick Jackson to co- Chris Wiesehan, Offensive Line Mass.) and linebacker Jake Flaherty defensive coordinator. Robinson also is a Randy Trivers, Running Backs (Wakefield, R.I.) were named 2007 First-

co-defensive coordinator. Defense Team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic ORANGE PRIDE Derrick Jackson, Co-Coordinator/Defensive Line All-District. The honor is the first for both Browning is a versatile coach who has 28 Dan Conley, Linebackers gridironers. years of collegiate experience. He guided Jim Salgado, Cornerbacks/Secondary Durand was a 2005 and 2006 BIG EAST one of the most prolific offenses in Big IN THE COACHES BOX Ten history at Minnesota, directing the Offense All-Academic Team selection and has 2005 Gophers offense that averaged 494.8 Mitch Browning, Coordinator/Tackles/Tight Ends made Syracuse University Dean’s List and yards per game. Browning, who coached Phil Earley, Quarterbacks the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll every at Minnesota from 1997 through 2006, Defense semester. The health and exercise science including seven years as an offensive Scott Spencer, Safeties/Nickel Backs major is a regular at community events, coordinator, helped the Gophers to eight including speaking at elementary schools, consecutive seasons with more than 2,000 yards rushing and more than 2,000 yards visiting patients at the Children’s Hospital, receiving. providing guidance to incarcerated youth at the Justice Center and visiting senior citizens A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has coached at the collegiate level for 12 seasons, at the Ida Benderson Senior Center and the including the past three at Wagner College. Conley has experience coaching every defensive Nottingham Retirement Home. position. Last season he mentored the Wagner defensive line and coordinated the special Flaherty, who is majoring in American teams, after coaching the linebackers in his first season and the defensive backs in 2006. In studies, was named to the 2005 and 2006 2005, Conley coached the Wagner linebackers, including All-NEC selection Craig Romano, BIG EAST All-Academic Team and has made and directed the special teams group that ranked 13th nationally in Division I-AA in net the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five punting. times. He is very involved in the ‘Cuse Cares Jackson is in his second year with SU and his 10th as a collegiate coach. In 2007, he Community Program, visiting patients at the mentored sophomore defensive tackle Arthur Jones who recorded 16 ½ tackles for loss in Children’s Hospital and senior citizens at the 11 games. Jackson has also coached at Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Ida Benderson Center, speaking at the Rotary Army and the University of West Georgia. During the summers of 2001 and 2002, he was an Club, participating in the WCNY Kids Fest and NFL Fellow with the and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. he was a cantor at St. Leo’s Church. SYRACUSE ISP SPORTS NETWORK BIG EAST Honors for 16 Orange All SU football games can be heard live Syracuse ISP Sports Network Sixteen Syracuse student-athletes earned and on demand around the world on the Central New York Western New York recognition on the 2007 BIG EAST All- extensive Syracuse ISP Sports Network. Syracuse WTKW-FM 99.5 Buffalo WWKB-AM 1520 (Flagship) Canandaigua WCGR-AM 1550 Academic team. Juniors Ryan Durand, Jake Fans can follow the team via a state-wide Auburn WAUB-AM 1590 Dundee WFLR-AM 1570 Flaherty, Ben Maljovec, Patrick Shadle and radio network, suathletics.com and Sirius Cortland WXHC-FM 101.5 Geneva WGVA-AM 1240 Ithaca WPIE-AM 1160 Newark WACK-AM 1420 Bruce Williams are three-time BIG EAST All- Satellite Radio. Communications’ Rochester WHAM-AM 1180 Utica WOUR-FM 96.9 Academic Team selections, while seniors UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE TK99 (WTKW, 99.5 FM), based in Capital Region (Coaches Show) WHTK-AM 1280 Dowayne Davis and Max Meisel and junior downtown Syracuse, is the flagship station Albany WGY-AM 810 Southern Tier (Coaches Show) WOFX-AM 980 Binghamton WNBF-AM 1290 Paul Chiara are second-time honorees. for the 23-station network. Powerful New York City/Long Island Corning WENI-AM 1450 First time honorees, Josh Arrington, David Elmira WENY-AM 1230 affiliates in Albany (WGY), Rochester Manhattan WEPN-AM 1050 Bouchard, A.J. Brown, Oliver Fernandez, (WHAM), New York City (1050 ESPN) North Country Massena WYBG-AM 1050 Vincenzo Giruzzi, Jim McKenzie, Andrew and Buffalo (WWKB) and beyond make Watertown WNER-AM 1410 Robinson and Derrell Smith, raise Syracuse’s the Orange accessible on every radio in WTNY-AM 790 Oswego WTKV-FM 105.5 total number of all-time football student- the Empire State and across borders into Plattsburgh WVMT-AM 620 athletes named to the conference’s academic Canada, Pennsylvania, New England and Burlington, VT WVMT-AM 620 team to 110 since 1992. Syracuse has the the tri-state area. second most student-athletes selected to the Galaxy has served as the play-by-play home of the football, men’s and women’s basketball 2007 academic team, trailing West Virginia’s and men’s lacrosse teams since 2007. Complimentary programming includes ‘The Greg 19. Robinson Show,’ (Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.) and ‘Mondays with Mac’ (TK99, 7:00 p.m.). 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. SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 Ernie Davis, 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 Heisman Trophy ballo ng, won the famous #44s — Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and , 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. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • “THE EXPRESS” PREMIERES IN SYRACUSE The world premiere of “The Express” was held Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film ORANGE SLICES chronicles the life and legacy of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Davis Sculpture Dedicated on Quad Trophy. “The Express” Rob Brown (“Finding Forrester”) as Davis and Dennis Quaid (“The Rookie”) as Coach Ben Schwartzwalder. Gary Fleder (“Runaway Jury”) directed the A statue of 1961 Heisman Trophy poignant biopic, which opens nationally in theaters on Oct. 10. winner Ernie Davis was The Sept. 12 gala premiere of the ‘The Express’ at the historic Landmark Theatre in unveiled on Syracuse downtown Syracuse was the centerpiece of a weekend-long community celebration of the University’s Quad on

life of Ernie Davis and others who have built the Syracuse legacy of “Breaking Boundaries.” September 13. The ORANGE PRIDE Davis followed his hero, Jim Brown, to Syracuse University in 1958 and one year later led story of legendary the Orange to the national championship. He was a pioneer for African Syracuse football players in much the same way one of his idols, Jackie Robinson, broke baseball’s color Ernie Davis is forever barrier. etched in the hearts and minds of Orange The premiere was held at the historic Landmark Theatre, a grand movie palace in football fans around downtown Syracuse frequented by Davis and his teammates during their days at Syracuse the world. University. Mr. Quaid, Mr. Brown and other cast members and celebrities arrived at the Key Bank 44 Rewards Orange Carpet Show in classic convertible automobiles. Following the “Ernie Davis more than deserves this screening, guests made their way down the Connective Corridor to the Onondaga County tribute as he was Ernie Davis War Memorial for a gala theme party with entertainment of the late 1950s era. such an inspiration to “We’re elated the studio chose Syracuse to host the premiere,” said Syracuse University the world,” said Syracuse director of athletics Dr. Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. “We embrace this extraordinary moment to honor Daryl Gross. “As we know, the great number 44 the legacy of Ernie Davis and provide a unique, star-studded showcase to launch this was retired with Ernie Davis in mind, and this is extraordinary film. Ernie is the most endearing icon we have in a storied football program another tribute to the Syracuse Heisman Trophy so rich in talent and tradition. It’s truly fitting that his life story will be immortalized on winner who was the first African-American to win film.” the coveted honor. He was truly an All-American on and off the field. Sadly, because of his battle “Ernie Davis is a true American hero,” said Syracuse University Chancellor and President with leukemia, he never played in the NFL, but his Nancy Cantor. “While his legacy is not as well known, he played an important role in records, achievements and spirit will forever be a shaping the American conscience, just as Jackie Robinson did. Thanks to ‘The Express,’ part of Syracuse University.” Ernie’s legacy and inspirational life story will find the audience and appreciation it deserves. The life-size statue depicts Davis, known as “The We are delighted that ‘The Express’ premiered in Syracuse and so grateful for the support Elmira Express”, standing in his Syracuse uniform of the studio for this remarkable event for our community.” holding a helmet under his left arm and a football Bleachers erected along Salina Street in front of the Landmark enabled hundreds of in his right hand. spectators the opportunity to watch and photograph the Key Bank 44 Rewards Orange Davis came to Syracuse from nearby Elmira in Carpet Show. Quaid, Brown and other cast members, along with Jim Brown, Floyd Little, 1958. He led the Orange to the school’s only Don McPherson, Art Monk and some 40 members of the 1959 championship team walked national championship in 1959 and became the the “orange carpet,” arriving in classic 1950s-era convertible automobiles. first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy Overall net proceeds of the premiere benefit SU’s Ernie Davis Fund. The fund’s purposes in 1961. Despite being the first player taken in the include sustaining academic and personal development programming for football student 1962 NFL draft, Davis never played a single game athletes and their involvement in the ’Cuse Cares Community Service Program. of professional football. He died of leukemia in “I’m overjoyed that ‘The Express’ will have its premiere in Syracuse, where Ernie Davis 1963, at the age of 23. was admired and revered—where he thrilled fans in his famous ‘44’ jersey—nearly fifty Honoring Success years ago,” said director Gary Fleder when the announcement was made. “Our last day UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE National Champions of filming took place on the SU campus, and I can say—without a doubt—that it was the The 2008 Lacrosse National Championship team most emotional of our schedule. Being there brought into focus why celebrating Ernie was honored at halftime of SU’s home-opener was significant. It mattered to the folks who knew him, and it will mean something to the against Akron as the University and the community millions who will get to know Ernie after the film opens in October.” celebrated the lacrosse program’s record 10th Members of the Davis family attended the weekend events, as did Schwartzwalder’s national championship with the unveiling of the wife, Reggie, and their daughters. 2008 Lacrosse National Championship banner. Olympic Gold Medalists 2008 COURAGE AWARD HONORS MITCHELL Syracuse men’s head basketball coach Jim The 2008 Ernie Davis Courage Award, presented in the memory of Ernie Davis, will Boeheim, women’s soccer head coach Phil recognize Bobby Mitchell, a former NFL halfback and flanker who played for the Cleveland Wheddon, basketball standout Carmelo Anthony Browns and Washington Redskins … A 1983 Pro Footbal Hall of Fame inductee, Mitchell and rowing letterwinner Anna Goodale ‘05 all accompanied Ernie Davis’ casket back to Elmira and he remained close to Ernie’s mother, won Olympic Gold medals in Beijing. Boeheim was an assistant on the US men’s national basketball Marie Fleming. Mitchell has hosted a golf tournament in Davis’ memory for many years in team while Wheddon was an assistant on the US Washington, D.C., and is a strong supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. women’s soccer team. Goodale was a three-time All-American during her career at Syracuse. Mitchell was honored with the Courage Award again on Sunday, Sept. 14 when John Walter, CEO and President of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, recognized Mitchell in front of a national audience at the National Football League’s game featuring Pittsburgh against Cleveland. SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • BRINKLEY RECORDS CAREER-HIGH IN RUSHING CARTER ADDS PRODUCTIVITY TO OFFENSE Senior Curtis Brinkley (Philadelphia, Pa.) gained 21 Sophomore running back Delone Carter (Copley, yards on 14 carries and caught three passes for seven Ohio) had three carries for six yards before leaving yards against Penn State ... Brinkley is sixth in the BIG the game with a pulled hamstring against Penn State EAST with 71.0 yards rushing per game ... Against Against Akron, Carter gained 88 yards on 13 carries Akron, he rushed for a career-high 143 yards on 21 (5.9 yards per carry) … At Northwestern, Carter had six carries (6.8 yards per carry) and scored his second carries for 45 yards (7.5 yards per carry) in his return touchdown of the season by leaping over Akron’s to the fi eld … He missed the en re 2007 campaign defense into the endzone ... He earned BIG EAST Curtis Brinkley due to a dislocated hip suff ered during 2007 spring Delone Carter ORANGE PRIDE Weekly Honor Roll recognition for his performance prac ce. against the Zips … At Northwestern, Brinkley became the 29th As a true freshman in 2006, Carter ran for 713 yards on 156 carries, Syracuse player to break the career 1,000-yard rushing mark ... He led which ranks second on SU’s record list for rushing yards by a freshman. the Orange with 49 yards on nine carries and scored a touchdown ... He averaged 59.4 yards per game in 2006, which ranked 11th among Brinkley leads the Orange in rushing with 192 yards on 30 attempts ... all freshman in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A). The last Orange back to gain 1,000 yards was Damien Rhodes (2002- 05) … Brinkley missed the final four games of the 2007 season a er CARTER’S CAREER STATISTICS breaking his leg against Buff alo … He was the Orange’s leading rusher Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 156 713 4.6 4 47 last season. 2007 0 0 0 0 0 BRINKLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS 2008 21 139 6.6 0 32 Totals 177 852 4.8 4 47 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 7 26 3.7 0 11 Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 139 571 4.1 2 26 2006 9 46 5.1 0 15 2007 111 371 3.3 2 29 2008 44 213 4.8 2 28 Totals 301 1181 3.9 6 29 OWEN IS A STEADY RECEIVING TARGET Junior Mike Owen (Riverhead, N.Y.) caught two passes Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 for nine yards against Penn State ... Against Akron, he 2006 10 91 9.1 1 20 scored his fi rst two career touchdowns and had fi ve 2007 9 149 16.6 0 62 recep ons for 59 yards ... Owen is second on the team 2008 5 14 2.8 0 9 in average yards per recep on (9.7) and yards per Totals 24 254 10.4 1 62 game (22.7) … Owen played in every game in 2007, star ng three at ght end a er moving there from defensive end during 2007 spring prac ce. Mike Owen HOGUE STARTS THE RUSH OWEN’S CAREER STATISTICS Sophomore Doug Hogue (Yonkers, N.Y.) rushed for Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long six yards on four carries against Penn State... Against 2007 5 51 10.2 0 18 Akron, Hogue earned the start and gained nine yards 2008 5 59 11.8 2 32 on three carries … At Northwestern, he was a rushing Totals 10 110 11 2 32 and receiving weapon for the Orange, rushing for 23 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. yards on six carries and making two recep ons for 12 2006 2 5 7 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 2007 3 3 5 0.0-0 0 0.0 0 0 yards … As a true freshman in 2007 Hogue stepped Totals 5 8 15 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 Doug Hogue into the star ng lineup for the fi nal four games of the UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE season a er Cur s Brinkley broke his leg … He gained 251 yards on 77 carries as a rookie. DAVIS MAKES THE CATCH HOGUE’S CAREER STATISTICS Sophomore receiver Donte Davis (ChanƟ lly, Va.) leads the Orange in receiving with 11 catches for 118 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long yards … Against Penn State, he caught three passes 2007 77 251 3.3 1 20 2008 13 38 2.9 0 11 for 40 yards, including a career-long 34-yard pass from Totals 90 289 3.2 1 20 Cam Dantley … It was the longest recep on by an SU receiver this season ... Against Akron, he had four Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 31 10.3 0 19 recep ons for 40 yards ... At Northwestern, he posted 2008 2 12 6 0 6 four recep ons for 38 yards … Davis missed the fi nal Donte Davis Totals 5 43 8.6 0 19 10 games of the 2007 season due to a hand injury ... In 2006, he was one of four true freshman to play … He played in nine games, making two starts that season. DONTE DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 9 84 9.3 0 26 2007 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 11 118 10.7 0 34 Totals 20 202 10.1 0 34 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse •

DANTLEY’S STARTING EXPERIENCE ROBINSON IN SYRACUSE’S RECORD BOOK Senior quarterback Cameron Dantley (Silver Spring, Most Passing Yards Md.) completed on 13-of-21 passses for 110 yards Game and touchdown in his third career start against Penn Yards Name Date State … He connected with seven diff erent receivers, 1. 425 vs. Rutgers 10/10/1992 including a season-long 34 pass play to Donte Davis ... 2. 423 Andrew Robinson at Louisville 9/22/2007 3. 419 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/24/2007 Against Akron, Dantely made his fi rst start of the 2008 4. 403 Troy Nunes vs.Virginia Tech 11/9/2002 campaign and was 13-of-20 for 135 yards and threw Season Cam Dantley

three touchdown passes ... Dantley has experience Yards Name Year ORANGE PRIDE as Syracuse’s star ng signal-caller … He stepped into 1. 2,547 Marvin Graves 1993 2. 2,488 Donovan McNabb 1997 the role for SU’s game at South Florida in 2007 … Against the Bulls, 3. 2,341 Don McPherson 1987 Dantley was 21-of-38 for 276 yards … In 2007, he also played against 4. 2,296 Marvin Graves 1992 Pi sburgh, coming off the bench for the second half, and completed 5. 2,192 Andrew Robinson 2007 15-of-27 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns … At Connec cut, Career Dantley completed 7-of-17 passes for 61 yards and one touchdown … Yards Name Years 1. 8,466 Marvin Graves 1990-93 He also played against Washington, Iowa, Illinois, West Virginia and 2. 8,389 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 Cincinna . 3. 5,812 Don McPherson 1983-87 4. 5,220 Perry Patterson 2003-06 DANTLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS 5. 4,698 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 6. 4,578 Troy Nunes 1999-02 Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 7. 3,398 1975-79 2007 48 90 .553 558 5 3 56 8. 2,661 Todd Norley 1982-85 2008 26 52 .500 245 4 2 34 9. 2,617 1948-50 Totals 74 142 .521 803 9 5 56 10. 2,593 Dave Warner 1978-81 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 13 -23 -2.9 0 6 COMING UP … 2008 8 -18 -2.2 0 8 2,315 Andrew Robinson 2006- Totals 21 -41 -1.9 0 8 Most Completions Game Comp. Name Date ROBINSON MAKES CONNECTIONS 1. 29 Marvin Graves vs. Cincinnati 9/25/1993 Junior Andrew Robinson (Bal more, Md.) entered the 29 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/17/2007 3. 24 Troy Nunes vs. Virginia Tech 11/9/2002 game for a fourth quarter series against Penn State 24 Perry Patterson vs. Louisville 10/21/2006 and had a nine-yard gain and was 0-of-3 passing … At Career Northwestern, Robinson connected on 14-of-28 passes Comp. Name Years for 103 yards … He completed passes to eight diff erent 1. 563 Marvin Graves 1990-93 receivers, including four who accounted for 74 of his 2. 548 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 passing yards … In 18 games for the Orange, Robinson 3. 456 Perry Patterson 2003-06 Andrew 4. 367 Don McPherson 1983-87 ranks fourth in career passing yards per game (136.2) 5. 362 Troy Nunes 1999-02 … In 2007, his fi rst season as the staring quarterback, Robinson 6. 358 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 Robinson posted 2,192 yards passing yards and 7. 250 Todd Norley 1982-85 8. 228 Bill Hurley 1975-79 made 156 comple ons, ranking him fi h and sixth, respec vely, on 9. 209 Dave Warner 1978-81 Syracuse’s single-season record lists … He also fi nished in the top 10. 196 Bernie Custis 1948-50

10 single-season record lists for pass a empts (292, third), passing UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE COMING UP … yards per game (199.3, fi h), and touchdown passes (13, ninth) … He 171 Andrew Robinson 2006- posted the second and third-best Syracuse single-game passing totals, throwing for 423 yards at Louisville and 419 yards versus Cincinnati Most Pass Attempts … Robinson tied Marvin Graves’ single-game completions record (29) Season and established an SU standard with 47 passes versus Cincinnati. Att. Name Year 1. 310 R.J. Anderson 2003 ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS 2. 300 Perry Patterson 2006 Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 3. 292 Andrew Robinson 2007 2006 3 8 .375 20 1 1 14 4. 289 Perry Patterson 2004 2007 154 292 .527 2,192 13 7 79 5. 280 Marvin Graves 1993 2008 14 31 .452 103 0 1 18 Totals 171 331 .517 2,315 14 9 79

Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 9 28 31 0 18 2007 95 -39 -0.4 0 18 2008 8 10 1.2 0 9 Totals 112 -1 -0.01 0 18 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • THE LONG BALL OFF THE FOOT FRONT-LINE PROTECTION A 2008 All-America and Ray Guy Award candidate, Seniors Ryan Durand (Leominster, Mass.) and Corey Rob Long (Downingtown, Pa.) averaged 51.7 yards on Chavers (Jamesville, N.Y.), sophomores Tucker seven punts against Penn State, the best single-game Baumbach (Middletown, Pa.) and Jim McKenzie average in the BIG EAST this season ... Long is ranked (Springfield, Pa.) and true freshman Nick Lepak sixth in the na on and leads the BIG EAST in pun ng (Auburn, N.Y.) … Lepak, a SuperPrep All-Northeast average with 47.4 yards per punt ... Against Akron, selection, made his second start in place of he averaged 38.7 yards per punt on three kicks ... At sophomore Ryan Bartholomew (Mitchellville, Md.) Rob Long Northwestern, Long had seven punts (47.1 yards per who did not play because of an injury … Ryan Durand ORANGE PRIDE punt), including a 72-yarder, which ed for third on Durand made his 26th career start against the the Syracuse record list ... Long is also SU’s primary holder for fi eld Zips … Chavers, who moved from left tackle to right tackle in the goal a empts. spring, made his 21st career start, while McKenzie started his 13th A 2007 All-BIG EAST Second Team selec on as a true freshman, Long consecutive game at center … Baumbach has started four games, fi nished third on SU’s single-season pun ng yards list and pun ng including all three this season … Against Akron, the line aided Dantley a empts list last saeson. His average of 41.9 yards per punt ranked in his three touchdown passes and created holes for Curtis Brinkley to 33rd na onally and third in the BIG EAST. He also earned SporƟ ng rush for a career-high 143 yards. News and College Sports Report Freshman All-America recogni on, and was a Rivals.com All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honoree. FIAMMETTA IS A DUAL THREAT AT FULLBACK His pun ng yardage (3,139) is third on SU’s single-season record list Star ng fullback Tony FiammeƩ a (Walkersville, Md.) and his 75 punts is also the third best single-season mark. Long landed forced a fumble on the special teams unit against 21 punts inside the 20-yard line. Penn State, the fi rst forced fumble of his career ... Fiammetta also caught two passes out of the backfield LONG’S CAREER STATISTICS for 10 yards against PSU ... Against Akron, he rushed Punts Yards Average Long I-20 TB for three yards on two carries and had two recep ons 2007 75 3,139 41.9 73 21 8 for 13 yards ... At Northwestern, Fiamme a had one 2008 17 805 47.4 72 5 2 Tony Fiammetta Totals 92 3,944 42.9 73 26 10 carry for two yards and caught one pass for an 11-yard gain … The senior has played in 36 games during his Syracuse career, including 10 starts … He is a weapon out of the backfi eld as a runner SHADLE SECURES THE EXTRA POINT (14 carries for 28 yards) and as a receiver (17 catches for 109 yards). A 2008 All-America and Lou Groza candidate Patrick Shadle (Morgantown, W. Va.) converted two fi eld FIAMMETTA’S CAREER STATISTICS goals, both 44 yards out, to move past Tim Vesling Carries Yards Avg. TD Long for seventh place on the program’s career fi eld goals 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 8 15 1.9 0 7 made list with 29 … The senior earned recogni on on 2007 3 8 2.7 0 4 the BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll for his performance 2008 3 5 1.7 0 3 against the Ni any Lions … In the BIG EAST, he is ed Totals 14 28 2.0 0 7 for fi rst in fi eld goal percentage (75.0), second in fi eld Patrick Shadle Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0 0 0 goals per game (1.0), and ed for fourth in kicking 2006 0 0 0 0 0 scoring (5.0 ppg) … The two 44-yard fi eld goals against Penn State 2007 12 75 6.2 0 15 were the second longest conversions in the conference this year … 2008 5 34 6.8 0 11 Against Akron, Shadle was 4-of-4 on PATs ... At Northwestern, he hit a Totals 17 109 6.4 0 15 36-yard fi eld goal on Syracuse’s opening drive ... His second a empt, a SALES SCORES FIRST TOUCHDOWN UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 51-yarder, bounced off of the upright. True freshman Marcus Sales (Syracuse, N.Y.) scored Shadle currently holds the Syracuse record for field goal accuracy his fi rst collegiate touchdown against Penn State (.771) and ranks 10th on Syracuse’s career field goals attempted on an 11-yard recep on in the third quarter ... record list (35 total). At Northwestern, Sales recorded his fi rst career A three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection, he was a 2006 recep on on an eight-yard pass … He was the fi rst true Groza Award semifinalist when he finished tied for 21st in the nation freshman to play in 2008. and fourth in the BIG EAST in field goals made per game at 1.33 … That season he had a string of 12 consecutive field goals made. Marcus Sales SHADLE’S CAREER STATISTICS SALES’ CAREER STATISTICS FG-FGA Long PAT-Att. Points Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0- 1 0 0- 0 0 2008 2 19 9.5 1 11 2006 16-18 46 21-21 69 2007 10-14 50 23-24 53 2008 3-4 44 6-6 15 Totals 29-37 50 50-52 137 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • RECHUL BOOMS KICKOFFS MALJOVEC’S FIRST CATCH Sophomore Nico Rechul (Hun ngton Sta on, N.Y.) Senior ght end Ben Maljovec (Warren, Pa.), a ne ed 67.0 yards per kickoff on four kicks against converted linebacker, earned his fi rst start at ght end Penn State ... Against Akron, Rechul averaged 63.4 against Penn State and had one recep on for seven yards per kickoff on fi ve kickoff s ... At Northwestern, yards. Rechul played in his fi rst collegiate football game and had three kicks for 209 yards (69.7 yards per kick).

A 2006 spring walk-on, Rechul had three kickoff s for Niko Rechul

Ben Maljovec ORANGE PRIDE 209 yards, averaging 65.8 yards, and one touchback. MALJOVEC’S CAREER STATISTICS RECHUL’S CAREER STATISTICS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 1 7 7 0 7 Kicks Yards Average TB 2008 12 794 66.2 1 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 0 1 1 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2006 9 3 12 0.0-0 2 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2007 20 12 32 1.0-3 1 0.0-0 0 2-2 yds MAYES MOVES THE CHAINS Totals 29 16 45 1.0-3 3 0.0-0 0 2-2 yds True freshman wide receiver Grant Mayes (Roselle, N.J.) made his fi rst collegiate recep on for 26 yards LOBDELL LINES UP AT WIDEOUT against Penn State … Against Akron, Mayes played in his fi rst game for the Orange. Junior Lavar Lobdell (Syracuse, N.Y.) has started all three games in 2008 … At Northwestern, he had two recep ons for 22 yards in his fi rst career start… Lobdell played in every game in 2007 … He began his Orange Grant Mayes career in 2005 when he played in two games before he was sidelined with an injury … He has played in every MAYES’ CAREER STATISTICS game since 2006. Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long Lavar Lobdell 2008 1 26 26 0 26 LOBDELL’S CAREER STATISTICS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 5 68 13.6 0 25 PROVO MAKING IMPACT AS A ROOKIE 2007 8 86 10.8 0 14 Redshirt freshman Nick Provo (West Palm Beach, 2008 2 22 11 0 13 Fla.) played in his second game for the Orange against Totals 15 176 11.7 0 25 Penn State … Against Akron, he scored a touchdown on a 15-yard pass from quarterback Cam Dantley in his collegiate debut against Akron … It was the fi rst recep on of his career.

Nick Provo PROVO’S CAREER STATISTICS 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 1 15 15 1 15

CATALINA MAKES SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYS Redshirt freshman quarterback Cody Catalina (Ruff s Dale, Pa.) is using his athle cism to contribute to the Orange special teams units … He has played in all three games for the Orange on the kick return and punt return units … Against Akron, he made his fi rst career tackle as a special teams player against Akron.

Cody Catalina SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • JONES BREAKS THROUGH ENEMY LINES WILLIAMS IS BACK ON DEFENSE Junior defensive tackle Arthur Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) Senior free safety Bruce Williams (Syracuse, N.Y.) recovered a fumble on the second play of the game, his returned to the defensive starƟ ng line-up aŌ er starƟ ng second career fumble recovery, and had four tackles the fi rst two contests at wide receiver and put down against Penn State … He is tied for 53rd nationally fi ve NiƩ any Lions, including his fi rst tackle for loss and and tied for fourth in the BIG EAST Conference with recovered his fi rst career fumble on a special teams 1.33 tackles for loss per game … Jones is tied for ninth play … While at receiver, the versaƟ le senior caught on SU’s career tackles for loss record list with Josh one ball for six yards. Arthur Jones Bruce Williams

Thomas and Rich Scanlon at 22.5 … Against Akron, ORANGE PRIDE Jones registered five total tackles, three for loss … In the BRUCE WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS season-opener at Northwestern, Jones had four tackles, including one Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Int.-Yds. FR for a loss of yards… In 2007, Jones recorded 1.59 tackles for loss in his 2007 11 5 16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-23 yds 0 first season as a starter. His 17.5 tackles for a loss last season were the 2008 1 4 5 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 1 third best in Syracuse history. Totals 12 9 21 0.5-1 0.0-0 0 1-23 yds 1 Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS 2005 8 97 12.1 0 20 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2006 8 58 7.2 0 16 2006 8 6 14 1.0- 5 0 0.5- 4 0 1-0 yds 2007 5 13 2.6 0 11 2007 32 19 51 17.5-43 0 1.0- 4 0 0-0 yds Totals 21 168 8.0 0 20 2008 6 7 13 4.0-17 0 1.0- 7 0 1-0 yds KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long Totals 46 32 78 22.5-65 0 2.5-15 0 2-0 yds 2005 5 109 21.8 0 26 SMITH MAKES PLAYS AT LINEBACKER Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 4 52 13.0 0 12 Sophomore linebacker Derrell Smith (New Castle, 2008 1 6 6.0 0 6 Del.) was one of four Orange to turn in a six-tackle Totals 5 58 11.6 0 12 performance against Penn State … Smith also had a half-tackle for a loss of two yards and a pass break up, both career fi rsts … The sophomore is Ɵ ed for 21st PERKINS HAS PRESENCE ON DEFENSIVE LINE in the BIG EAST with 5.7 tackles per game … Against Sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Perkins Akron, Smith recorded his fi rst career intercepƟ on (Washington, D.C.) had one tackle, broke up one pass and had four tackles … At Northwestern, Smith made Derrell Smith aƩ empt and registered one quarterback hurry against his fi rst career-start and recorded a career-best seven Penn State … Against Akron, Perkins had three tackles, tackles … Smith moved to linebacker from running back for 2007 including his fi rst career sack taking down the Zips Spring pracƟ ce and returned to linebacker prior to the 2007 game quarterback for a loss of 10 yards … At Northwestern, against Illinois … AŌ er redshirƟ ng in 2006 , Smith was one of 34 Perkins recorded a career-best four tackles. Anthony players to play in every game in 2007. Perkins SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. PERKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS 2007 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 7 10 17 0.5-2 1-4 0.0-0 0 0 2007 5 2 7 1.0-7 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Totals 8 15 18 0.5-2 1-4 0.0-0 0 0 2008 5 3 8 1.5-13 0 1.0-10 0 0-0 Totals 10 5 15 2.5-20 0 1.0-10 0 0-0

FLAHERTY ANCHORING THE MIDDLE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Senior Jake Flaherty (Wakefi eld, R.I.) Ɵ ed for second SCOTT EARNS FIRST CAREER START on the team against PSU with six tackles … Flaherty In his fi rst career start redshirt freshman Kevyn ScoƩ is in sixth-place in the BIG EAST with 7.7 tackles per (Tamarac, Fla.) led the Orange defense with a career- game … The senior also leads SU with 23 total tackles high eight tackles (six solo) against Penn State … … Against Akron, he led the Orange defense with nine Against Akron, ScoƩ made his fi rst career tackle … At tackles, including seven solo … His seven solo stops Northwestern, he played in his fi rst collegiate game. fell just one short of a career-high eight set against Louisville last year … The veteran linebacker leads Jake Flaherty the team with 23 tackles (12 solo) … A 2007 ESPN the Kevyn Scott Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team selecƟ on, Flaherty has parƟ cipated in every game since his arrival at Syracuse in 2005. KEVYN SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. FLAHERTY’S CAREER STATISTICS 2008 7 3 10 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 3 2 5 0.0- 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds 2006 1 3 4 0.5- 1 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds 2007 45 50 95 6.5-26 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds 2008 12 11 23 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 61 66 127 7.0-27 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • GIRUZZI MAKES PLAYS FROM THE END HOLMES MAKES PLAYS ON THE CORNER Defensive end Vincenzo Giruzzi (UƟ ca, N.Y.) had three Sophomore Mike Holmes (Jacksonville, Fla.) recorded tackles against Penn State … Against Akron, he posted six solo tackles, had his fi rst career fumble recovery fi ve tackles … At Northwestern, he recorded a career- and broke up a pass against Penn State … He also had high nine tackles, including four solo, and tallied his a 28-yard kickoff return against the Ni any Lions … fi rst career sack in his fi rst start at defensive end … He Against Akron, Holmes posted three tackles and had moved to the defensive line late in the 2007 season two kickoff returns for 26 yards … At Northwestern, a er star ng seven games at linebacker … Giruzzi is Holmes recorded six tackles, including four solo … Vincenzo Mike Holmes a graduate student who was granted a sixth year of Holmes returned his third kickoff of the season against ORANGE PRIDE eligibility a er missing the 2004 season with a broken Giruzzi PSU for 28 yards which was a season-high … He leg. started eight games as a true freshman last season at both cornerback GIRUZZI’S CAREER STATISTICS and safety and earned Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Team honors … He also returned 14 kickoff s for 352 yards in 2007. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 6 1 7 0.0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2006 3 1 4 0.0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds HOLMES’ CAREER STATISTICS 2007 22 19 41 2.0-8 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 6 11 17 0.5-1 0 0.5-1 0 1-4 yds 2007 40 24 64 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 37 32 69 2.5-9 0 0.5-1 0 1-4 yds 2008 12 3 15 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 52 27 79 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 1 0-0 yds SANTIAGO LEADS SU IN SACKS KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 14 352 25.1 0 64 Senior defensive tackle Nick SanƟ ago (UƟ ca, 2008 3 54 18.0 0 28 N.Y.) recorded a sack for a loss of seven yards and Total 16 378 23.6 0 64 recovered his second career fumble on the second play of the game against Penn State … Against Akron, KIMMEL SECURES THE END San ago made two tackles, including one for a loss Sophomore defensive end Jared Kimmel (Harpursville, of two yards … At Northwestern, San ago had three N.Y.) had one tackle against Penn State … Against stops at Northwestern. Nick Santiago Akron, he recorded three tackles … At Northwestern, Kimmel had two tackles, including one for a loss of SANTIAGO’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS seven yards, and forced a fumble … Kimmel suff ered Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. a season-ending knee injury in the fourth game of last 2005 2 1 3 0-0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds season. 2006 9 5 14 1.5-4 1.0-3 1 0-0 yds Jared Kimmel 22007007 8 8 1166 00.5-8.5-8 00.0-0.0-0 0 00-0-0 yydsds 2008 4 4 8 2.5-1 1.5-7 1 0-0 yds KIMMEL’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 23 18 41 4.5-13 2.5-10 2 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0 1 0-0 BROWN BRINGS OPPONENTS DOWN 2008 2 4 6 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 Totals 5 6 11 1.0-7 0 0 2 0-0 Senior strong safety A.J. Brown (Bealton, Va.) had three tackles against Penn State … Against Akron, he recorded two tackles … At Northwestern, he registered MERKERSON MAKING STOPS a career-high 11 tackles (fi ve solo) and recorded his Sophomore cornerback Da’Mon Merkerson (Passaic, sixth career intercep on, earning BIG EAST Conference N.J.) had one tackle against Penn State … Against 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Weekly Honor Roll accolades for his performance … Akron, Merkerson recorded a career-high eight total Brown has played in 36 career games for the Orange. tackles (fi ve solo), playing most of the game for injured A.J. Brown starter Nico Sco … At Northwestern, Merkerson had BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS three tackles in his defensive debut … He moved to Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. cornerback prior to 2008 Spring prac ce a er playing 2005 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds wide receiver as a true freshman in 2007. Da’Mon 2006 11 11 22 0.0-0 3 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Merkerson 2007 24 14 38 1.5-3 2 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 9 7 16 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds MERKERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 44 32 76 1.5-3 6 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 7 5 12 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 8 101 12.6 1 42 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • CHIARA STEPS IN WITH CAREER-BEST GAME MELE IS STEADY OUTSIDE Senior free safety Paul Chiara (Mountain Lakes, N.J.) Sophomore linebacker Mike Mele (Sea Girt, N.J.) increased his season tackles total to 18 with four recorded six tackles against Penn State, increasing his tackles against Penn State … Against Akron, Chiara season total to 19 tackles, which ranks second on the stepped into the strong safety posi on for an injured Orange defense … Against Akron, he registered six Randy McKinnon and made his presence felt with a tackles, including three solo … At Northwestern, Mele career-high nine tackles, including seven solo stops had seven tackles, including a career-high six assists. and one tackle for a loss … Chiara is ed for 17th with Paul Chiara Mike Mele

6.0 tackles per game in the league … At Northwestern, ORANGE PRIDE Chiara recorded fi ve tackles, including three solo, in MELE’S CAREER STATISTICS his fi rst game on defense for the Orange … He moved to defense from Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. running back prior to 2008 spring prac ce. 2007 13 16 29 0.5-1 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2008 7 12 19 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 CHIARA’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 20 28 48 0.5-1 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 12 6 18 1.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds MCKINNON MISSES CONTEST WITH LEG INJURY Carries Yards Avg. TD Long Sophomore free safety Randy McKinnon (Jacksonville, 2005 16 94 5.9 1 24 2006 17 59 3.5 0 15 Fla.) missed Syracuse’s game against Penn State due 2007 21 95 4.5 1 22 to a leg injury suff ered against Akron … McKinnon had Totals 54 248 4.6 2 24 one solo tackle against Akron before suff ering the leg Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long injury late in the fi rst quarter … At Northwestern, he 2005 4 30 7.5 0 13 earned his fi rst career start and recorded a career-best 2006 10 69 6.9 0 11 eight tackles, including 1.5 for a loss of four yards. 2007 12 93 7.8 0 20 Randy Totals 26 192 7.4 0 20 McKinnon MCKINNON’S CAREER STATISTICS LEWIS MAKES TACKLE FOR LOSS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Sophomore defensive end Andrew Lewis (Centreville, 2007 2 4 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Va.) the fi rst fi ve tackles of his Syracuse career, 2008 5 4 9 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Totals 7 8 15 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 including one for a loss of four yards, against Penn State … Lewis also played against Akron this season … Kick Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long He played in 11 games as a redshirt freshman last year. 2007 3 54 18.0 0 23

Andrew Lewis MARINOVICH MAKING IT HAPPEN True freshman Mikhail Marinovich (San Clemente, ANDREW LEWIS’ CAREER STATISTICS Calif.) tallied a career-high four tackles, including three Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. solo stops, against Penn State … Against Akron, he 2008 2 3 5 1.0-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds recorded two tackles … At Northwestern, Marinovich made his collegiate debut.

Mikhail UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Marinovich MARINOVICH’S CAREER STATISTICS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 4 2 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse •

SUPER SUTER SUTER IN THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE RECORD BOOKS Sophomore Max Suter (Ruffs Dale, Pa.) returned five HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME KICK RETURN YARDS kickoffs for a season-high 111 yards against Penn State 1. 208 Najeh Davenport, Miami vs. Syracuse, 1998 … Suter ranks fourth in the BIG EAST with 21.0 yards 2. 205 Tremain Mack, Miami vs. Temple, 1996 per kick return and is ninth in the conference with 109 3. 198 Max Suter, Syracuse vs. Rutgers, 2007 all-purpose yards … Against Akron, Suter returned five MOST KICK RETURN YARDS IN A SINGLE SEASON kicks for 105 yards … At Northwestern, he had five 1. 1,299 Max Suter, Syracuse 2007 kick returns for 99 yards … In 2007, Suter’s 1,299 kick 2. 922 Will Blackmon, Boston College 2003 Max Suter 3. 867 Adam Jones, West Virginia 2003 return yards set NCAA, BIG EAST and Syracuse single- 4. 813 Darius Reynaud, West Virginia 2006 ORANGE PRIDE season records … Suter’s 51 kick returns established 813 Terrell Willis, Rutgers 1995 an Orange single-season record ... His 25.5 yards finished fifth on the Orange single-season and career lists last season. SUTER IN THE ORANGE RECORD BOOKS SUTER’S CAREER STATISTICS MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDS IN A SEASON KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 1. 1,299 Max Suter 2007 2007 51 1299 25.5 1 93 2. 738 Qadry Ismail 1989 2008 15 315 21.0 0 28 3. 699 Qadry Ismail 1990 Totals 66 1,614 24.4 1 93 4. 690 Kevin Johnson 1998 5. 653 Diamond Ferri 2004 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 6. 636 Kirby Dar Dar 1993 2007 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 7. 633 Jim Turner 1996 2008 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 8. 628 Harold Gayden 1986 Totals 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 9. 599 Warren Harvey 1977 10. 589 Damien Rhodes 2002 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 9 38 4.2 0 12 HIGHEST AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN IN A SEASON (MIN. 15) 1. 30.0 Kevin Johnson 1998 2. 29.1 Joe Morris 1978 3. 27.5 Jim Turner 1996 HOWARD RETURNS PUNTS AND DEFENDS 4. 27.2 Diamond Ferri 2004 Senior Ryan Howard (Carson, Calif.) returned two 5. 25.5 Max Suter 2007 6. 25.0 Qadry Ismail 1991 kickoff s for a total of 55 yards in his kick return debut 7. 24.6 Jim Turner 1994 and returned one punt against Penn State … Against 8. 24.2 Jim Turner 1995 Akron, Howard had a personal-best two solo tackles … 9. 24.1 Will Allen 2000 10. 23.9 Kareem Jones 2005 At Northwestern, Howard had one tackle and returned a punt return for four yards … In 2007, Howard played MOST KICKOFF RETURNS IN A SINGLE SEASON in fi ve games … Against West Virginia, he returned 1. 51 Max Suter 2007 Ryan Howard 2. 33 Qadry Ismail 1989 one kick for four yards and against South Florida, he 3. 32 Qadry Ismail 1990 returned three punts for 32 yards. 4. 28 Harold Gayden 1986 28 Kirby Dar Dar 1993 HOWARD’S CAREER STATISTICS 28 Damien Rhodes 2002 Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long HIGHEST AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN IN A CAREER (MIN. 20) 2007 3 32 10.7 0 13 1. 29.1 Jim Brown 1954-56 2008 2 6 3 0 4 2. 28.7 Kevin Johnson 1995-98 Totals 4 36 9.0 0 13 3. 28.5 Floyd Little 1964-66 KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 4. 27.2 Diamond Ferri 2001-04 5. 25.5 Max Suter 2007- 2008 2 55 27.5 0 29 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 6. 25.0 Joe Morris 1978-81 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 7. 24.8 Jim Turner 1994-97 2008 3 0 3 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 8. 23.8 Johnnie Morant 2000-03 9. 23.3 Kirby Dar Dar 1991-94 10. 22.7 Will Allen 1999-00 CHARTING POINTS OFF TURNOVERS MOST KICK RETURN YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME 1. 198 Max Suter vs. Rutgers, 2007 SYRACUSE 2. 178 Max Suter vs. Washington, 2007 Opponent Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off Turnovers 3. 169 Damien Rhodes vs. Pittsburgh, 2002 Northwestern 1 1 2 7 4. 158 Jim Turner vs. Rutgers, 1994 Akron - 1 1 0 5. 157 Dave Hodge vs. Navy, 1976 Penn State 2 - 2 3 TOTALS 3 2 5 10 HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME KICK RETURN YARDS AVERAGE 1. 46.7 Qadry Ismail vs. Florida State, 1991 OPPONENTS 2. 43.3 Joe Morris vs. Miami (OH), 1980 Team Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off 3. 43.0 Joe Morris vs. Rutgers, 1981 Northwestern 0 1 1 7 4. 39.5 Jim Turner vs. Rutgers, 1994 Akron 1 1 2 0 5. 39.3 Mike Holmes vs. West Virginia, 2007 Penn State 1 1 2 14 6. 38.3 Kevin Johnson vs. Boston College, 1998 TOTALS 2 3 5 21 7. 37.0 Max Suter at Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • SYRACUSE IN THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Atlanta Falcons 9/21/08 Quinn Ojinnaka #76 (T-3rd year) A fifth-round (139th pick overall) draft choice by the Atlanta Falcons in 2006. KC (0-2) vs. ATL (1-1) Ojinnaka competed in 11 games while making seven starts at left tackle last year. The third-year player did not play in the Falcons’ second game at Tampa Bay. Baltimore Ravens 9/21/08 Adam Terry #78 (T-4th year) The Ravens’ Week 2 matchup with the Texans has been rescheduled due to CLE (0-2) vs. Hurricane Ike BAL (1-0) . ORANGE PRIDE Jameel McClain #53 (LB-Rookie) The Ravens’ Week 2 matchup with the Texans has been rescheduled due to Hurricane Ike. 9/21/08 CAR (2-0) @ Joe Fields (S-Rookie) Signed to the by Carolina on September 3, 2008. MIN (0-2) Houston Texans 9/21/08 Morlon Greenwood #69 (LB-8th year) Greenwood started in a 38-17 loss to the Steelers in week one. He recorded one HOU (0-1) @ tackle. Greenwood has started in 111 games. He has made 638 total tackles and TEN (2-0) two interceptions for the Texans. He did not play week two due to the hurricane. 9/21/08 Marvin Harrison #88 (WR-13th year) Harrison made one catches for 16 yards in a victory against the Vikings. He has JAX (0-2) vs. receptions in 177 consecutive games and has 86 career games with at least one IND (1-1) touchdown catch. Dwight Freeney #93 (DE-7th year) Freeney produced his franchise-leading 62nd sack against Minnesota. He totaled three tackles (including the sack for five yards) in Indianapolis’ second game and he also forced a fumble. He is coming off of an ankle injury from last season. Josh Thomas #91 (DE-5th year) Thomas made a solo tackle on Sunday, increasing his career total to 82 tackles. Thomas had a career-high 55 tackles, 33 solo, 1.0 sack, 14 pressures, one forced fumble and three passes batted in 2007. Kansas City Chiefs 9/21/08 KC (0-2) @ Dowayne Davis (S-Rookie) Signed to the practice squad by Kansas City on September 3, 2008. ATL (1-1) Miami Dolphins 9/21/08 Will Allen #25 (CB-8th year) Allen, in his third year with the Dolphins started and made four tackles against MIA (0-2) Arizona. Allen has recorded six stops on the season (five solo) in addition to two @ NE (2-0) passes defensed. Allen started all 16 games last year, making 62 total tackles. His tackle total ranked third on the team and led club’s DBs in 2007. 9/21/08 David Tyree #85 (WR-6th year) Tyree has been placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. The sixth-year CIN (0-2) vs. receiver was originally a sixth round (211th pick overall) draft choice by the NYG (2-0) Giants in 2003. Philadelphia Eagles 9/21/08 Donovan McNabb #5 (QB-10th year) McNabb was featured in a thrilling, back-and-forth Monday night showdown PIT (2-0) against Dallas, tossing for 25-of-37 for 281 yards and a touchdown in a 41-37 loss. vs. PHI (1-1) The Chicago, Ill. native also rushed for 20 yards. McNabb is currently second in the NFL in overall passing yards with 642 through week two. He’s also connected

on four touchdown tosses. The Syracuse product has produced 175 touchdowns UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE and 26,046 yards through 120 career contests. 9/21/08 Anthony Smith #27 (FS-3rd year) Smith registered his first tackle of the season in the Sunday night matinee against PIT (2-0) the Browns. Last year, he played in all 16 games and in one playoff match. He @ PHI (1-1) made 10 starts at FS and finished sixth on team with 74 tackles in 2007. San Diego Chargers 9/22/08 Steve Gregory #28 (S/CB-3rd year) Gregory brokeout for a career, single-game high of eight tackles (all solo) against NYJ (1-1 Denver. San Diego was on the backend of another tough finish as Denver SDG (0-2) converted a two-point conversion for the victory with only seconds remaining. 9/21/08 Olindo Mare #10 (PK-13th year) Mare enjoyed a proficient day on the gridiron, converting three field goals, the STL (0-2) longest coming on a 51-yarder. He was also successful on all three PATS. Both his vs. SEA (0-2) FG and PAT percentage remain at 100% though week two. Mare has accounted for 16 of Seattle’s 40 total points after two contests. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9/21/08 Tanard Jackson #36 (S-2nd year) Jackson made his 18th straight start for the Buccaneers in a 24-9 win against the TPA (1-1) Falcons. Jackson made three tackles this past Sunday, adding onto his eight from @ CHI (1-1) week one. 9/21/08 Keith Bulluck #53 (LB-9th year) Bulluck made an extrordinary play to help the Titans clinch their second HOU (0-1) vs. consecutive victory when he blocked Bengals’ Kyle Larson’s punt in the end zone TEN (2-0) with his right arm, then snatching the ball off the ground for another touchdown late in the fourth quarter. The Titans are 2-0 for the first time since 1999. SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • OFFENSE Z WR 11 Lavar Lobdell (6-3, 210, Jr.) 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 75 Ryan Durand (6-5, 303, Sr.) 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 72 Nick Lepak (6-4, 318, Fr.) 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.) 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 26 Kevyn Scott (5-11, 197, RF) 17 A.J. Brown (6-0, 201, Sr.) FS 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 205, Sr.) or 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) RC 28 Nico Scott (5-10, 180, So.) or 6 Da’Mon Merkerson (6-1, 182, 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.)

P 47 Rob Long (6-4, 175, So.) 94 Niko Rechul (6-2, 195, Sr.) UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 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 SYRACUSE vs. Northeastern • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 GAME SUMMARIES GAME #1 GAME #2 Syracuse 10 Akron 42 Northwestern 30 Syracuse 28 August 30 • Ryan Field • Evanston, Ill. September 6 • Carrier Dome • Syracuse CurƟ s Brinkley scored the fi rst touchdown of the season CurƟ s Brinkley ran for a career-best 143 yards on 21 and the Orange rushed for 122 yards, including Brinkley’s 49 carries and a touchdown in Syracuse’s 42-28 loss to Akron. ORANGE PRIDE yards on nine rushes. It was Brinkley’s second game with more than 100 yards In its opening drive, SU marched 63 yards down the fi eld rushing (vs. Miami (Ohio) 2006). in in nine plays and took a 3-0 lead on a 36-yard Patrick Quarterback Cameron Dantley made his second-career Shadle fi eld goal. It was the 27th of his career, moving him start and threw three touchdowns in his 2008 debut. Dantley into eighth-place on the SU record list for the most fi eld goals completed 13-of-20 passes for 135 yards. Tight end Mike made. Andrew Robinson’s 13-yard pass to Lavar Lobdell and Owen led all receivers with fi ve recep ons for 59 yards and then a Brinkley 28-yard rush set up the fi eld goal. A.J. Brown two touchdowns. The scoring plays were the fi rst of his CurƟ s Brinkley Northwestern scored nine points in the second quarter, career. Redshirt freshman Nick Provo made his fi rst collegiate including a safety and a touchdown, to take a 9-3 lead into catch with a 15-yard touchdown recep on. the intermission. Free safety Paul Chiara and linebacker Jake Flaherty led the Orange with On the fi rst play of the second half, defensive end Jared Kimmel forced nine tackles apiece, while junior nose tackle Arthur Jones had fi ve tackles, a fumble and Orange defender Vincenzo Giruzzi recovered the loose ball at including three for loss. Jones is ed for ninth on SU’s career tackles for loss Northwestern’s nine-yard line. Three plays later, Brinkley scored a touchdown. record list with 22.5. Cornerback Da’Mon Merkerson contributed eight tackles. Shadle converted the PAT to give the Orange a 10-9 lead with 13:22 remaining A er Akron scored two touchdowns to take a 14-0 lead in the fi rst quarter, in the third quarter. the Orange responded with an eight play, 70-yard touchdown drive, capped by On the following drive, the Wildcats drove 76 yards to recapture the a 32-yard touchdown pass from Dantley to Owen 46 seconds into the second lead, 16-10, on a Su on touchdown at 8:14 of the third stanza. The Wildcats quarter. Brinkley gained 29 yards rushing in the drive. increased the lead to 23-10, when Brendan Smith intercepted a Robinson pass A er Akron increased its lead to 21-7, the Orange off ense came back with at the Orange 26 and returned it for a touchdown with 2:13 remaining in the an 11-play, 70-yard drive to make the score 21-14, with 2:17 le in the second third frame. quarter. Brinkley scored on a one-yard dive into the endzone over the Orange A fourth-quarter Northwestern touchdown made the fi nal score 30-10. off ensive line. An Akron touchdown with :22 seconds le in the fi rst half made A.J. Brown led the Orange defense, registering a career-high 11 tackles and the score 28-14 at the intermission. his sixth career intercep on. Junior quarterback Andrew Robinson completed On its fi rst possession in the second half, Syracuse drove 69 yards on 14 tosses on 28 a empts for 103 yards and one intercep on. Donte Davis had six plays to bring the score within a touchdown, 28-21. Dantley and Owen an Orange-best four recep ons for 38 yards. connected for their second touchdown play of the day. The Orange ed the game at 28 with 12:56 remaining in the fourth quarter TEAM STATISTICS on a 15-yard touchdown pass from Dantley to Provo, capping a six play, 56-yard SU NW drive. Akron countered with a 78-yard, 10-play scoring drive to take a 35-28 First Downs 11 25 lead with 7:28 le in the game. Akron closed the game with two touchdowns in Rush Att.-Yards 30-122 42-269 the fi nal 13 minutes, making the fi nal score 42-28. Pass Yards 103 215 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 58-225 77-484 TEAM STATISTICS Passes (Comp.-Att.) 14-28 23-25 SU AU Passes had intercepted 1 1 First Downs 20 29 Punts-Avg. 7-330 6-192 Rush Att.-Yards 43-218 46-218 Punt Returns-Yards 1-4 2-6 Pass Yards 135 260 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-99 2-63 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 63-353 72-478 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-1 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 13-20 20-26 Penalties-Yards 5-36 6-65 Passes had intercepted 1 1 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Punts-Avg. 3-38.7 2-40.5 SCORING BY QUARTERS Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1-11 Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-131 5-146 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Fumbles-Lost 2-1 1-0 SYRACUSE 3 0 7 0 10 Penalties-Yards 1-5 5-30 Northwestern 0 9 14 7 30 SCORING BY QUARTERS SCORING SUMMARY 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Plays-Yds-Time Score Qtr./Time Akron 14 14 0 14 42 SU – Shadle, 36-yard field goal 10-63-4:27 3-0 1/10:33 SYRACUSE 0 14 7 7 28 NW – Team Safety 0-0-12:22 2-3 2/12:22 SCORING SUMMARY NW – Ebert, 16-yard pass from Bacher 6-55-2:41 2-9 2/3:20 Plays-Yds-Time Score Qtr./Time SU – Brinkley, two-yard run 3-13-1:31 9-10 3/13:22 AU – Jones, 33-yard pass from Jacquemain 7-65-3:21 7-0 1/11:39 NW – Sutton, 12-yard pass from Bacher 13-76-5:08 10-16 3/8:14 AU – Kennedy, 35-yard run 7-79-3:33 14-0 1/1:41 NW – Smith, 26-yard INT-reception for TD 0-0-2:13 10-23 3/2:14 SU – Owen, 32-yard pass from Dantley 8-70-2:27 14-7 2/14:14 NW – Rooks, two-yard pass from Bacher 12-80-4:20 10-30 4/8:18 AU – Allen, one-yard run 12-70-6:39 21-7 2/7:35 SU – Brinkley, one-yard run 11-70-5:18 21-14 2/2:17 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS AU – Allen, one-yard run 8-62-1:55 28-14 2/00:22 Rushing SU – Brinkley, 9-49; NW – Sutton, 21-152 SU – Owen, four-yard pass from Dantely 7-69-3:30 28-21 3/11:30 Passing SU – Robinson, 14-28-1; NW – Bacher, 23-35-2 SU – Provo, 15-yard pass from Dantley 6-56-2:07 28-28 4/12:56 Receiving SU – Davis, 4-38; NW – Brewer, 6-48 AU - Jones, 12-yard pass from Jacquemain 10-78-5:28 35-28 4/7:28 Tackles SU – Brown, 5-6-11; NW – Arrington, 4-6-10 AU - Poindexter, 18-yard pass from Jacquemain 5-54-2:07 42-28 4/2:43 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Brinkley, 21-143-1; AU – Allen, 21-109-2 Passing SU – Robinson, 13-20-3; AU – Jacquemain, 20-26-3 Receiving SU – Owen, 5-59-2; AU – Jones, 7-98-2 Tackles SU – Chiara and Flaherty 7-2-9; AU – Sewell, 5-3-8 SYRACUSE vs. Northeastern • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 GAME SUMMARIES GAME #3 Penn State 55 Syracuse 13 September 13 • Carrier Dome • Syracuse Marcus Sales scored his fi rst career touchdown and Patrick Shadle connected on two 44-yard fi eld goals in a 55-13 loss to Penn State. Shadle moved into seventh-place all- me on SU’s career fi eld goals ORANGE PRIDE made list with 29, surpassing Tim Vesling. Redshirt freshman Kevyn ScoƩ tallied a team-best eight tackles, including six solo, in his fi rst career start. Max Suter returned fi ve kicks for 111 yards. He is now fourth all- me on the school’s kickoff return yardage list with 1,544. Penn State started the fi rst drive at its own 34-yard line. On the second play, Nick SanƟ ago forced the fumble as Clark rolled out of Marcus Sales the pocket to his le . Arthur Jones scooped up the loose ball and the Orange took over on the PSU 36-yard line. On the next play, CurƟ s Brinkley turned the ball back over to PSU when he bobbled Cam Dantley’s lateral pass and PSU’s Lydell Sargeant recovered it on the Penn State 45. Immediately following the exchange, the PSU scored on a 55-yard touchdown heave to Jordan Norwood to take the lead, 7-0, at 13:40 of the fi rst. With 7:45 in the fi rst, Clark hit Deon Butler on a 17-yard touchdown pass at the back corner of the endzone, giving PSU the 14-0 advantage. The Ni any Lions went up 21-0 on a one-yard draw play up the middle by Dan Lawlor at 2:54 of the. PSU increased the lead to 28-0 when reserve quarterback Pat Devlin threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Butler with 12:11 remaining in the fi rst half. On the next drive, the Orange took over on its own 29 and on the fi rst play from scrimmage, Dantley threw a 26-yard toss to freshman wideout Grant Mayes for his fi rst career recep on. Shadle tallied for SU on a 44-yard fi eld goal with 8:11 le in the second. PSU scored on a 24-yard Devlin-Norwood connec on to make the score 35-3. Rob Long booted a 58-yard punt and on the return Tony FiammeƩ a jarred the ball loose from Anthony Scirro o and Bruce Williams pounced on it at PSU’s 24-yard line. Shadle made another 44-yard fi eld goal with 50 seconds remaining, 35-6. A 49-yard PSU fi eld goal with to close out the fi rst half made the score 38-6 at the intermission. PSU scored at 5:19 in the third on a two-yard run from Stephfon Green, 45-6. During SU’s next drive, Doug Hogue converted on fourth-and-one and then Dantley connected with Donte Davis for a 34-yard recep on, se ng up SU’s touchdown. Dantley averted PSU’s pressure and hit Marcus Sales for an 11-yard touchdown to make the score to 45-13 at 1:23. Penn State closed out the scoring with a fi eld goal and a touchdown. TEAM STATISTICS SU PSU First Downs 8 26 Rush Att.-Yards 25-49 43-216 Pass Yards 110 344 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 60-159 82-560 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 13-35 20-39 Passes had intercepted 1 0 Punts-Avg. 7-51.3 3-40.0

Punt Returns-Yards 1-2 4-30 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-194 4-130 Fumbles-Lost 1-1 3-2 Penalties-Yards 1-15 7-56 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Penn State 21 17 10 7 55 SYRACUSE 0 6 7 0 13 SCORING SUMMARY Plays-Yds-Time Score Qtr./Time PSU – Norwoord, 55-yard pass from Clark 1-55-0:13 7-0 1/13:40 PSU – Butler, 17-yard pass from Clark 10-56-4:14 14-0 1/7:45 PSU – Lawlor, one-yard run 10-62-3:49 21-0 1/2:54 PSU – Butler, 15-yard pass from Devlin 3-74-1:06 28-0 2/12:11 SU – Shadle, 44-yard field goal 10-45-4:00 28-3 2/8:11 PSU – Norwood, 24-yard pass from Devlin 13-79-5:39 35-3 2/2:32 SU – Shadle, 44-yard field goal 4-2-0:57 35-6 2/0:50 PSU – Kelly, 52-yard field goal 8-49-0:50 38-6 2/0:00 PSU - Green, 2-yard run 9-62-4:16 45-6 3/5:19 SU - Sales, 11-yard pass from Dantley 9-59-3:56 45-13 3/1:23 PSU – Wagner, 43-yard field goal 4-3-1:07 48-13 3/0:16 PSU – Moye, 33-yard pass from Cianciolo 7-54-3:30 55-13 4/2:50 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Brinkley, 14-21-0; PSU – Royster, 13-101-0 Passing SU – Dantley, 13-32-1; PSU – Clark, 10-21-2 Receiving SU – Davis, 3-40-0; PSU – Butler, 7-110-2 Tackles SU – Scott, K 6-2-8; PSU – Bowman, 5-3-8 Syracuse University (0-3) Syracuse Overall Team Statistics (as of Sep 14, 2008) All games

Team Statistics SYR OPP SCORING 51 127 Points Per Game 17.0 42.3 FIRST DOWNS 39 80 R u s h in g 20 37 P a s s in g1642 P e n a l ty 3 1 RUSHING YARDAGE 389 703 Yards gained rushing 449 766 Yards lost rushing 60 63 Rushing Attempts 98 131 Average Per Rush 4.0 5.4 Average Per Game 129.7 234.3 TDs Rushing 2 5 PASSING YARDAGE 348 819 A tt - C o m p - In t 83-40-3 100-63-2 Average Per Pass 4.2 8.2 Average Per Catch 8.7 13.0 Average Per Game 116.0 273.0 TDs Passing 4 11 TOTAL OFFENSE 737 1522 Total Plays 181 231 Average Per Play 4.1 6.6 Average Per Game 245.7 507.3 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 20-424 11-339 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-6 7-50 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-5 3-26 KICK RETURN AVERAGE 21.2 30.8 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 3.0 7.1 INT RETURN AVERAGE 2.5 8.7 FUMBLES-LOST 4-2 5-3 PENALTIES-Yards 7-56 18-151 Average Per Game 18.7 50.3 PUNTS-Yards 17-805 11-393 Average Per Punt 47.4 35.7 Net punt average 42.1 35.2 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 6 : 4 4 3 3 : 1 6 3RD-DOWN Conversions 8/40 25/42 3rd-Down Pct 20% 60% 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/8 3/3 4th-Down Pct 50% 100% SACKS BY-Yards 4-25 5-34 MISC YARDS 0 0 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 6 17 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 3-4 2-3 ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES 6-6 100% 11-12 92% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS 5-6 83% 11-12 92% PAT-ATTEMPTS 6-6 100% 17-17 100% ATTENDANCE 77603 20015 Games/Avg Per Game 2/38802 1/20015 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Syracuse 3 20 21 7 0 51 Opponents 35 40 24 28 0 127 Syracuse University (0-3) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 14, 2008) All games

Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg BRINKLEY,C. 3 - 2 44 222 9 213 4.8 2 28 71.0 HOWARD,Ryan 2 6 3.0 0 4 CARTER,Delone 3 - 0 21 139 0 139 6.6 0 32 46.3 Total 2 6 3.0 0 4 HOGUE,Doug 3 - 2 13 38 0 38 2.9 0 11 12.7 Opponents 7 50 7.1 0 11 ROBINSON,A. 2 - 1 8 27 17 10 1.2 0 9 5.0 FIAMMETTA,Tony 3 - 2 3 5 0 5 1.7 0 3 1.7 Interceptions no. yds avg td lg BAILEY,Daniel 3 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.7 SMITH,Derrell 1 4 4.0 0 4 DANTLEY,Cam 2 - 2 8 16 34 -18 -2.2 0 8 -9.0 BROWN,A.J. 1 1 1.0 0 1 Total 3 98 449 60 389 4.0 2 32 129.7 Total 2 5 2.5 0 4 Opponents 3 131 766 63 703 5.4 5 35 234.3 Opponents 3 26 8.7 1 26

Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg DANTLEY,Cam 2 - 2 107.27 26-52-2 50.0 245 4 34 122.5 SUTER,Max 15 315 21.0 0 28 ROBINSON,A. 2 - 1 66.62 14-31-1 45.2 103 0 18 51.5 HOLMES,Mike 3 54 18.0 0 28 Total 3 92.09 40-83-3 48.2 348 4 34 116.0 HOWARD,Ryan 2 55 27.5 0 29 Opponents 3 164.10 63-100-2 63.0 819 11 55 273.0 Total 20 424 21.2 0 29 Opponents 11 339 30.8 0 69 Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g DAVIS,Donte 3 - 2 11 118 10.7 0 34 39.3 Fumble Returns no. yds avg td lg OWEN,Mike 3 - 2 7 68 9.7 2 32 22.7 GIRUZZI,V. 1 4 4.0 0 4 FIAMMETTA,Tony 3 - 2 5 34 6.8 0 11 11.3 Total 1 4 4.0 0 4 BRINKLEY,C. 3 - 2 5 14 2.8 0 9 4.7 Opponents 0 0 0.0 0 0 LOBDELL,Lavar 3 - 3 2 22 11.0 0 13 7.3 SALES,Marcus 3 - 0 2 19 9.5 1 11 6.3 HOGUE,Doug 3 - 2 2 12 6.0 0 6 4.0 MAYES,Grant 2 - 0 1 26 26.0 0 26 13.0 PROVO,Nick 2 - 0 1 15 15.0 1 15 7.5 CHEW,Van 3 - 0 1 8 8.0 0 8 2.7 MALJOVEC,Ben 3 - 1 1 7 7.0 0 7 2.3 WILLIAMS,Bruce 3 - 2 1 6 6.0 0 6 2.0 BAILEY,Daniel 3 - 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.3 Total 3 40 348 8.7 4 34 116.0 Opponents 3 63 819 13.0 11 55 273.0 Syracuse University (0-3) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 14, 2008) All games

PAT Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g SHADLE,Patrick - 3-4 6-6 - - - - - 15 DANTLEY,Cam 2 60 -18 245 227 113.5 BRINKLEY,C. 2 ------12 BRINKLEY,C. 3 44 213 0 213 71.0 OWEN,Mike 2 ------12 CARTER,Delone 3 21 139 0 139 46.3 SALES,Marcus 1 ------6 ROBINSON,A. 2 39 10 103 113 56.5 PROVO,Nick 1 ------6 HOGUE,Doug 3 13 38 0 38 12.7 Total 6 3-4 6-6 - - - - - 51 FIAMMETTA,Tony 3 3 5 0 5 1.7 Opponents 17 2-3 17-17 - - - - 1 127 BAILEY,Daniel 3 1 2 0 2 0.7 Total 3 181 389 348 737 245.7 Opponents 3 231 703 819 1522 507.3

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 3-4 75.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 2-2 0-1 44 0 LONG,Rob 17 805 47.4 72 2 4 5 6 0 Total 17 805 47.4 72 2 4 5 6 0 FG Sequence Syracuse Opponents Opponents 11 393 35.7 44 0 7 6 0 0 Northwestern (36),51 - Akron - 41 Kickoffs no. yds avg tb ob retn net ydln Penn State (44),(44) (52),(43) RECHUL,Niko 12 794 66.2 1 0 LONG,Rob 1 43 43.0 0 1 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Total 13 837 64.4 1 1 30.8 36.8 33 Opponents 21 1355 64.5 1 0 21.2 43.4 26 Syracuse University (0-3) Syracuse Overall Individual Statistics (as of Sep 14, 2008) All games

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g SUTER,Max 3 0 0 0 315 0 315 105.0 BRINKLEY,C. 3 213 14 0 0 0 227 75.7 CARTER,Delone 3 139 0 0 0 0 139 46.3 DAVIS,Donte 3 0 118 0 0 0 118 39.3 OWEN,Mike 3 0 68 0 0 0 68 22.7 HOWARD,Ryan 3 0 0 6 55 0 61 20.3 HOLMES,Mike 3 0 0 0 54 0 54 18.0 HOGUE,Doug 3 38 12 0 0 0 50 16.7 FIAMMETTA,To 3 5 34 0 0 0 39 13.0 MAYES,Grant 2 0 26 0 0 0 26 13.0 LOBDELL,Lavar 3 0 22 0 0 0 22 7.3 SALES,Marcus 3 0 19 0 0 0 19 6.3 PROVO,Nick 2 0 15 0 0 0 15 7.5 ROBINSON,A. 2 10 0 0 0 0 10 5.0 CHEW,Van 3 0 8 0 0 0 8 2.7 MALJOVEC,Ben 3 0 7 0 0 0 7 2.3 WILLIAMS,Bruc 3 0 6 0 0 0 6 2.0 SMITH,Derrell 3 0 0 0 0 4 4 1.3 BROWN,A.J. 3 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.3 BAILEY,Daniel 3 2 -1 0 0 0 1 0.3 DANTLEY,Cam 2 -18 0 0 0 0 -18 -9.0 Total 3 389 348 6 424 5 1172 390.7 Opponents 3 703 819 50 339 26 1937 645.7 Syracuse University (0-3) Syracuse Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 13, 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 45 FLAHERTY,Jake 3-3 12 11 23 ...... 50 MELE,Mike 3-3 7 12 19 ...... 34 CHIARA,Paul 3-0 12 6 18 1.0-1 ...... 30 GIRUZZI,V. 3-3 6 11 17 0.5-1 0.5-1 . 1 . 1-4 . . . 25 SMITH,Derrell 3-3 7 10 17 0.5-2 . 1-4 1 . . . . . 17 BROWN,A.J. 3-2 9 7 16 . . 1-1 ...... 35 HOLMES,Mike 3-3 12 3 15 . . . 1 . . 1 . . 97 JONES,Arthur 3-3 6 7 13 4.0-17 1.0-7 . 1 . 1-0 . . . 6 MERKERSON,D. 3-0 7 5 12 ...... 26 SCOTT,Kevyn 3-1 7 3 10 ...... 20 McKINNON,Randy 2-2 5 4 9 1.5-4 ...... 55 PERKINS,A. 3-0 5 3 8 1.5-13 1.0-10 . 2 1 . . . . 95 SANTIAGO,Nick 3-3 4 4 8 2.5-8 1.5-7 . . 1 . 1 . . 54 MARINOVICH,M. 3-0 4 2 6 ...... 90 KIMMEL,Jared 3-3 2 4 6 1.0-7 . . . . . 1 . . 15 WILLIAMS,Bruce 3-2 1 4 5 0.5-1 . . . . 1-0 . . . 51 LEWIS,Andrew 2-0 2 3 5 1.0-4 ...... 94 TRIBBEY, Bud 3-0 4 . 4 . . . . 1 . . . . 28 SCOTT,Nico 3-3 3 1 4 ...... 46 CANTEY,Parker 3-0 2 2 4 1.0-2 ...... 43 FIAMMETTA,Tony 3-2 2 1 3 ...... 1 . . 21 HOWARD,Ryan 3-0 3 . 3 . . . 1 . . . . . 27 SATTERFIELD,F. 2-0 1 1 2 ...... 10 GRAHAM,Dorian 3-0 2 . 2 ...... 88 MIDDLETON,L. 1-0 1 1 2 ...... 8 CATALINA,Cody 3-0 . 1 1 ...... 33 MALJOVEC,Ben 3-1 . 1 1 ...... 14 MAYES,Grant 2-0 1 . 1 ...... 57 LEO,Max 2-0 . 1 1 ...... Total 3 127 108 235 15-60 4-25 2-5 7 3 3-4 4 . . Opponents 3 108 76 184 10-54 5-34 3-26 7 6 2-0 3 . 1 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 225 353 159 OPP 484 478 560 TOTAL PLAYS SU 58 63 60 OPP 77 72 82 AVG. Yds/Play SU 3.9 5.6 2.7

OPP 6.3 6.6 6.8 ORANGE PRIDE RUSHING: Yds. SU 122 218 49 OPP 269 218 216 Att. SU 30 43 25 OPP 42 46 43 TDs SU 1 1 0 OPP 0 3 2 PASSING: Yds. SU 103 135 110 OPP 215 260 344 Att. SU 28 20 35 OPP 35 26 39 Comp. SU 14 13 13 OPP 23 20 20 Comp. Pct. SU 50.0 65.0 37.0 OPP 65.7 77.0 51.3 TDs SU 0 3 1 OPP 3 3 5 Int. SU 1 1 1 OPP 1 1 0 1st DOWNS: Total SU 11 20 8 OPP 25 29 26 Rush SU 5 13 2 OPP 13 14 10 Pass SU 4 7 5 OPP 11 15 16 Penalty SU 2 0 1 OPP 1 0 0 TIME OF POSS. SU 28:42 26:36 24:54 OPP 31:18 33:24 35:06 3rd DOWN CONV. SU 3-14 3-9 2-17 OPP 5-11 10-14 10-17

4th DOWN CONV. SU 0-0 1-3 3-5 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE OPP 0-0 1-1 2-2 PUNTING:#-Avg. SU 7-47.1 3-38.7 7-51.3 OPP 6-32.0 2-40.5 3-39.3 FUMBLES: #-Lost SU 1-0 2-1 1-1 OPP 1-1 1-0 3-2 PENALTIES: #-Yds. SU 5-36 1-5 1-15 OPP 6-65 5-30 7-56 PUNT RET.: #-Yds. SU 1-4 0-0 1-2 OPP 2-6 1-11 4-33 KO RET.: #-Yds. SU 5-99 7-131 8-194 OPP 2-63 5-146 4-130 SACKS BY: #-Yds. SU 1-1 2-17 1-7 OPP 2-15 2-15 1-4 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 0-0 0-0 Brinkley, Curtis 9-49/1 21-143/1 14-21/0 Carter, Delone 6-45/0 12-88/0 3-6/0 Dantley, Cameron 0-0 5-(-25)/0 3-7/0 ORANGE PRIDE Fiammetta, Tony 1-2/0 2-3/0 0-0 Hogue, Doug 6-23/0 3-9/0 4-6/0 Robinson, Andrew 7-1/0 0-0 1-9/0

RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YDS/TDS) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Bailey, Daniel 1-(-1)/0 0-0 0-0 Brinkley, Curtis 2-7/0 0-0 3-7/0 Chew, Van 0-0 1-8/0 0-0 Davis, Donte 2-38/0 4-40/0 3-40/0 Fiammetta, Tony 1-11/0 2-13/0 2-10/0 Hogue, Doug 2-12/0 0-0 0-0 Lobdell, Lavar 2-22/0 0-0 0-0 Maljovec, Ben 0-0 0-0 1-7/0 Mayes, Grant 0-0 0-0 1-26/0 Owen, Mike 0-0 5-59/2 2-9/0 Provo, Nick 0-0 1-15/1 0-0 Sales, Marcus 1-8/0 0-0 1-11/1 Williams, Bruce 1-6/0 0-0 0-0

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 DNP AKRON 20 13 1 65.0 135 3 32 2 PENN STATE 3 0 0 0.00 0 0 0 0 PENN STATE 32 13 1 41.0 110 1 34 1 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. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 0-0 4-4 PENN STATE 2-2/44, 44 1-1

NORTHEASTERN ORANGE PRIDE PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * KICK RETURNS Suter, Max Holmes, Mike Howard, Ryan Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg at Northwestern 5 - 99 - 19.8 - 28 2 - 26 - 13 - 14 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 AKRON 5 - 105 - 21 - 24 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 PENN STATE 5 - 111 - 22.2 - 24 1 - 28 - 28 - 28 2 - 55 - 27.5 - 29 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 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 AKRON 3 - 116 - 38.7 - 2 PENN STATE 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 PENN STATE 7 - 359 - 51.3 - 1 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. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 3-2/5 0-3/3 Jones, Arthur 2-2/4 3-2/5 1-3/4 Kimmel, Jared 1-1/2 1-2/3 0-1/1 Lewis, Andrew 0-0 0-0 2-3/5 Marinovich, Mikhail 0-0 1-1/2 3-1/4 ORANGE PRIDE Middleton, Lamar 1-1/2 0-0 0-0 Perkins, Anthony 2-2/4 3-0/3 0-1/1 Santiago, Nick 1-2/3 1-1/2 2-0/2 Tribbey, Bud 1-0/1 2-0/2 1-0/1

LINEBACKERS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Canty, Parker 0-0 0-1/1 2-1/3 Flaherty, Jake 4-4/8 7-2/9 1-5/6 Mele, Mike 1-6/7 3-3/6 3-3/6 Smith, Derrell 4-3/7 2-2/4 1-5/6

DEFENSIVE BACKS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Brown, A.J. 5-6/11 1-1/2 3-0/3 Chiara, Paul 3-2/5 7-2/9 2-2/4 Graham, Dorian 0-0 0-0 2-0/2 Holmes, Mike 4-2/6 2-1/3 6-0/6 Howard, Ryan 1-0/1 2-0/2 0-0 McKinnon, Randy 4-4/8 1-0/1 0-0 Merkerson, Da’Mon 1-2/3 5-3/8 1-0/1 Scott, Kevyn 1-0/1 0-1/1 6-2/8 Scott, Nico 1-0/1 1-1/2 1-0/1 Williams, Bruce 0-0 0-0 1-4/5 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS DANIEL BAILEY (#23, JUNIOR, RUNNING BACK) PAUL CHIARA (#34, SENIOR, FREE SAFETY)

Rushing Yards -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Rushing Yards 55 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Carries 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Carries 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Longest -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 24 vs. Louisville, 2005 Receiving Yards 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2005; Cincinnati, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receiving Yards 37 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Longest 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receptions 3 vs. Louisville, 2005; Connecticut, Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Akron, 2008 ORANGE PRIDE Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, Akron, 2008 CURTIS BRINKLEY (#22, SENIOR, RUNNING BACK) Total 9 vs. Akron, 2008 Rushing Yards 143 vs. Akron, 2008 Punt Returns Number 2 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Carries 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Yards 1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Longest 28 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Miami (OH), Connecticut, 2006 CAMERON DANTLEY (#4, SENIOR, QUARTERBACK) vs. West Virginia, Rutgers, 2007 vs. Northwestern, Akron 2008 Passing Yards 276 vs. South Florida, 2007 Kickoff Returns Yards 91 vs. West Virginia, 2006 Attempts 38 vs. South Florida, 2007 Returns 4 vs. Notre Dame, 2005; West Virginia, 2006 Completions 21 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 48 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Long 56 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Receiving Yards 89 vs. Illiniois, 2007 Touchdowns 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Receptions 4 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, Illinois, 2007 Interceptions 2 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 62 vs. Illinois, 2007 Rushing Yards 2 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 A.J. BROWN (#17, SENIOR, STRONG SAFETY) DONTE DAVIS (#7, SOPHOMORE, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 6 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, 2007 Receiving Yards 53 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receptions 5 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Total 11 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 34 vs. Penn State, 2008 TFL-Yds 1.0/2 vs. Illinois, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois, South Florida, 2006; vs. Louisville, Miami (OH), 2007 TONY FIAMMETTA (#43, SENIOR, FULLBACK) vs. Northwestern, 2008 INT Return Yds 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Rushing Yards 10 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006; Louisville, 2007 Carries 4 vs. Iowa, 2006 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. Louisville, 2006; Illinois, 2007 Longest 7 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Receiving Yards 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 PARKER CANTEY (#46, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Receptions 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 15 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Kickoff Returns Yards 16 vs. Louisville, 2006 Assist 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Returns 1 vs. Wyoming, Louisville, 2006 Total 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 TFL-Yds 1.0/1 vs. West Virginia, 2007 1.0/2 vs. Penn State, 2008 JAKE FLAHERTY (#45, SENIOR, LINEBACKER) DELONE CARTER (#3, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) Tackles Solo 8 vs. Louisville, 2007 Rushing Yards 129 vs. Wyoming, 2006 Assist 10 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Carries 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Total 15 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL-Yds 2.0-11 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 47 vs. South Florida, 2006 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Touchdowns 4 vs. Wyoming, 2006 Sacks 1.0-6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Receiving Yards 22 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Receptions 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Connecticut, 2006 VINCENZO GIRUZZI (#33, GR. STUD., DEFENSIVE END) Tackles Solo 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Washington, 2007 CODY CATALINA (#8, REDSHIRT FR., QUARTERBACK) Assist 6 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Assist 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Breakups 1 vs. Illinois, 2007 Total 1 vs. Akron, 2008 TFL-Yds. 1.0-5 vs. Louisville, 1.0-3 vs. Buffalo, 2007 VAN CHEW (#82, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) DORIAN GRAHAM (#10, FRESHMAN, SAFETY) Receiving Yards 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Receptions 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Longest 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 DOUG HOGUE (#32, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) Rushing Yards 83 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Carries 24 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receiving Yards 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS MIKE HOLMES (#35, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK) BEN MALJOVEC (#33, SENIOR, TIGHT END/FULLBACK)

Tackles Solo 8 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Assist 5 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Assist 5 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Total 13 vs. West Virignia, 2007 Total 12 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-1 vs. Rutgers, 1.0-2 vs. Pitt, 2007 TFL/Yds. 1.0/3 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), South Florida, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Miami (OH), Cincinnati, 2006; Rutgers, 2007 Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Int. Ret. Yds. 52 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Int. Ret. TDs 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006

Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE Yards 118 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Longest 64 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Fumble Recoveries/Ret. Yds. 2/2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Receiving Yards 7 vs. Penn State, 2008 Receptions 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 RYAN HOWARD (#21, SENIOR, CORNERBACK/PUNT RETURN) Longest 7 vs. Penn State, 2008 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 2 vs. Akron, 2008 MIKHAIL MARINOVICH (#54, FRESHMAN, DEFENSIVE END) Punt Returns 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 32 vs. South Florida, 2007 Tackles Solo 3 vs. Penn State, 2008 Longest 13 vs. South Florida, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Akron, Penn State, 2008 Total 4 vs. Penn State, 2008

JARED KIMMEL (#90, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) GRANT MAYES (#14, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 1 vs. Washington, Iowa, Louisville 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Receiving Yards 26 vs. Penn State, 2008 TFL-Yds 1.0-7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Louisville, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Longest 26 vs. Penn State, 2008 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 RANDY MCKINNON (#20, SOPHOMORE, FREE SAFETY) ARTHUR JONES (#97, JUNIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Assist 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 7 vs. Iowa, 2007 Total 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 9 vs. Iowa, 2007 Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia Sack-Yds 1.0-4 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Yards 54 vs. West Virginia, 2007 1.0-7 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 23 vs. West Virginia, 2007 TFL-Yds 4.0-5 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Blocked Kicks 1 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 MIKE MELE (#50, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Fumble Recoveries/Yds 1/0 vs. South Florida, 2006 1/0 vs. Penn State, 2008 Tackles Solo 6 vs. South Florida, 2007 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 10 vs. South Florida, 2007 MAX LEO (#57, JUNIOR, LONG SNAPPER) TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Tackles Assist 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Total 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 DA’MON MERKERSON (#6, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK)

ANDREW LEWIS (#51, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) Receiving Yards 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Illinois, Buffalo, South Florida, 2007

Tackles Solo 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Assist 3 vs. Penn State, 2008 Longest 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Total 5 vs. Penn State, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 TFL-Yds 1.0-4 vs. Penn State, 2008 Tackles Solo 5 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 3 vs. Akron, 2008 LAVAR LOBDELL (#11, JUNIOR, WIDE RECEIVER) Total 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Receiving Yards 36 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receptions 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 LAMAR MIDDLETON (#88, REDSHIRT FR., DEFENSIVE END) Longest 25 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 ROB LONG (#47, SOPHOMORE, PUNTER) Total 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Punts 10 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Yards 410 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 MIKE OWEN (#85, JUNIOR, TIGHT END) Average 51.3 vs. Penn State, 2008 Receiving Receptions 5 vs. Akron, 2008 Long 73 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 59 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 32 vs. Akron, 2008 Touchdowns 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Wake Forest, Iowa, Illinois, Miami (OH), West Virginia, 2006; Washington, UB 2007 Total 3 vs. Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS ANTHONY PERKINS (#56, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) PATRICK SHADLE (#42, SENIOR, KICKER)

Tackles Solo 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Field Goals Made 2 vs. Iowa, Miami (OH), Wyoming, Louisville, Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Connecticut, 2006; Washington, Illinois, Total 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Buffalo, 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-10 vs. Akron, 2008 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Sacks-Yds. 1.0-10 vs. Akron, 2008 Attempted 3 vs. Iowa, 2006 Breakups 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Longest 50 vs. South Florida, 2007 PAT’s Attempts 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE Made 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 NICK PROVO (#80, REDSHIRT FR., TIGHT END) Receiving Yards 15 vs. Akron, 2008 DERRELL SMITH (#25, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Receptions 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 15 vs. Akron, 2008 Rushing Yards 19 vs. Washington, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Carries 5 vs. Washington, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Washington, 2007 ANDREW ROBINSON (#9, JUNIOR, QUARTERBACK) Receiving Yards 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Washington, 2007 Passing Yards 423 vs. Louisville, 2007 Longest 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Attempts 47 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Completions 29 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Assist 3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 79 vs. Louisville, 2007, to Taj Smith (TD) Total 7 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 4 vs. Louisville, 2007 Interceptions-Return Yds 1-4 vs. Akron, 2008 Interceptions 2 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 TFL-Yds 0.5-2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Rushing Yards 62 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Carries 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Longest 18 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Miami (OH), 2007 MAX SUTER (#24, SOPHOMORE, SAFETY) Receiving Catches 1 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Yards 4 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Kickoff Returns Number 8 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 198 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Longest 93 vs. Louisville, 2007 MARCUS SALES (#5, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Receiving Yards 11 vs. Penn State, 2008 Assist 3 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, Penn State, 2008 Total 7 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Longest 11 vs. Penn State, 2008 Rushing Yards 27 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 12 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 NICK SANTIAGO (#95, SENIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Tackles Solo 2 vs. Buffalo, 2005; Illinois, 2006 BUD TRIBBEY (#94, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Assist 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Tackles Solo 3 vs. Washington, South Florida, 2007 Total 4 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Assist 3 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL-Yds 1.0-3 vs. Illinois, 1.0-1 vs. Louisville, 2006 Total 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 1.0-1 vs. Akron, 1.0-7 vs. Penn State, 2008 TFL/Yds 0.5/1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Sacks-Yds 1.0-3 vs. Illinois, 2006 1.0-7 vs. Penn State, 2008 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. West Virginia, 2006 BRUCE WILLIAMS (#15, SENIOR, WIDE RECEIVER) 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Receiving Yards 20 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 FRANK SATTERFIELD (#27, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Receptions 2 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Longest 12 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Punt Returns Number 3 vs. South Florida, Notre Dame & Louisville, 2005; Assist 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 vs. Louisville, 2006 Total 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Longest 20 vs. South Florida, 2005 Yards 39 vs. Louisville, 2005 Kick Returns 5 vs. Louisville, 2005 KEVYN SCOTT (#26, REDSHIRT FR., SAFETY) Yards 109 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Longest 26 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Penn State, 2008 Interceptions-Return Yds 1-23 vs. Iowa, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Penn State, 2008 Tackles Solo 5 vs. Illinois, 2007 Total 8 vs. Penn State, 2008 Assist 4 vs. Penn State, 2008 Total 7 vs. Illinois, 2007 NICO SCOTT (#28, CORNERBACK, SOPHOMORE) TFL-Yds 0.5-1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Fumbles Recovered 1 vs. Penn State, 2008 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Total 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 7th 17.0 School W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Scoring Defense 8th 42.3 Connecticut 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Pass Offense 7th 116.0 South Florida 0-0 .000 3-0 1.000 Pass Defense 8th 273.0 Cincinnati 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 ORANGE PRIDE Kickoff Returns 3rd 21.2 Louisville 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Pittsburgh 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Net Punting 2nd 42.1 West Virginia 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Turnover Margin T-4th 0 SYRACUSE 0-0 .000 0-3 .000 Rushing Offense 6th 129.7 Rutgers 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 Rushing Defense 8th 234.3 Total Offense 8th 245.7 Total Defense 8th 507.3 Orange in the BIG EAST Punt Returns 8th 3.0 Player Category Rank Stat Brinkley Rushing 6th 71.0 Pass Efficiency 8th 92.1 Fiammetta Fumbles forced T-4th 1 Pass Defense Efficiency 7th 164.1 Flaherty Tackles/game 6th 7.7 First Downs 8th 39 Giruzzi Fumbles recovered T-2nd 1 Opponent First Downs 8th 80 Holmes Fumbles forced T-4th 1 Sacks By 4th 4 Jones Tackles for loss T-4th 4.0 Sacks Against 4th 5 Fumbles recovered T-2nd 1 Penalties 2nd 18.7 Kimmel Fumbles forced T-4th 1 Long Punting 1st 47.4 Opponent Penalties 7th 50.3 Mele Tackles/game T-14th 6.3 4th Down Conversions T-4th 50.0 Santiago Fumbles forced T-4th 1 Opp. Fourth Down Conv. Tied-6th 100.0 Shadle Field Goals/game T-2nd 1.00 Third Down Conversions 7th 20.0 Field Goal pct T-1st 75.0 Opp. Third Down Conv. 8th 59.5 Scoring (kick) T-4th 5.0 Field Goals Tied-1st .750 PAT Kicking pct T-1st 100.0 PAT Kicking Tied-1st 1.000 Suter All-purpose 9th 105.0 Kick return Avg/game T-4th 21.0 Time of Possession 7th 26:44 Williams Fumbles recovered T-2nd 1 Kickoff Coverage 8th 36.8 Red Zone Offense Tied-1st 100.0 Red Zone Defense 6th 91.7

This Week in the BIG EAST Friday, September 19, 2008 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Baylor at Connecticut 8:00 p.m. ESPN2

Saturday, September 20, 2008 Northeastern at Syracuse 3:30 p.m. Time Warner Sports Iowa at Pittsburgh 12:00 p.m. ESPN2 Rutgers at Navy 3:30 p.m. CBS USF at Florida International 5:00 p.m. ESPNU Miami (OH) at Cincinnati 7:30 p.m. ESPN360 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 Dantley Hogue Fiammetta Lobdell Davis Baumbach Durand McKenzie Lepak Chavers Williams* PENN STATE Dantley Brinkley Maljovec Lobdell Hogue^ Baumbach Durand McKenzie Lepak Chavers Owen NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * ORANGE PRIDE at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * *Started three wide receivers ^ Started two tail backs 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 Kimmel Jones Santiago Giruzzi Smith Flaherty Mele Holmes Brown McKinnon N. Scott PENN STATE Kimmel Jones Santiago Giruzzi Smith Flaherty Mele Holmes K. Scott Williams N.Scott 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 3 3 21 3 1 2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Akron 5 4 28 4 2 2 0-1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Syracuse 1 1 7 1 0 1 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Penn State 4 4 28 4 2 2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 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 6 6 38 5 2 3 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opponent Totals 12 11 77 11 4 7 0-1 0 0 0 0 1 0

* indicates BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 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 0 14 7 7 28 Akron 14 14 0 14 42 Syracuse 0 6 7 0 13 Penn State 21 17 10 7 55 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 20 21 7 51 Opponent Totals 35 40 24 28 127 * 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 1-18 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 4-3 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 0-27 0-19 SU scores 20-29 points 2-3 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 6-23 1-15 Playing in the Carrier Dome 5-16 1-10

ROBINSON’S RECORD MONTH-BY-MONTH Month Overall Home August 0-2 0-1 September 5-9 3-6 October 1-11 1-6 November 1-9 1-3 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0 7-31 5-16 SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 TEAM SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Points 28 vs. Akron 55, Penn State Low 10 vs. Northwestern 30, Northwestern Points in a Half 14 vs. Akron 38, Penn State Low 6 vs. Penn State 17, Penn State First Downs 20 vs. Akron 29, Akron

Low 8 vs. Penn State 25, Northwestern ORANGE PRIDE Rushing Plays 43 vs. Akron 46, Akron Low 25 vs. Penn State 42, Northwestern Rushing Yards 218 vs. Akron 269, Northwestern Low 49 vs. Penn State 218, Akron Passing Plays 35 vs. Penn State 39, Penn State Low 20 vs. Akron 26, Akron Pass Completions 14 vs. Northwestern 23, Northwestern Low 13 vs. Akron, Penn State 20, Akron, Penn State Passing Yardage 135 vs. Akron 344, Penn State Low 103 vs. Northwestern 215, Northwestern Total Plays 63 vs. Akron 82, Penn State Low 58 vs. Northwestern 72, Akron Total Off. Yards 353 vs. Akron 560, Penn State Low 159 vs. Penn State 478, Akron Passes Had Intercepted 1 vs. Northwestern, Akron, Penn State 0, Penn State Most 1, Northwestern, Akron Fumbles Lost 0 vs. Northwestern 0, Akron Most 1 vs. Akron, Penn State 2, Penn State Total Turnovers 1 vs. Northwestern 1, Akron Most 2 vs. Akron, Penn State 2, Northwestern, Penn State Sacks By: #-Yds. 2-17 vs. Akron 2-15, Northwestern, 2-15 Akron Low 1-1 vs. Northwestern, 1-7 Penn State 1-4, Penn State Penalties 5 vs. Northwestern 7, Penn State Low 1 vs. Akron, Penn State 5, Akron Yards Penalized 36 vs. Northwestern 65, Northwestern Low 5 vs. Akron 30, Akron Time of Possession 28:42 vs. Northwestern 35:06 Penn State Low 24:54 vs. Penn State 31:18, Northwestern Third Down Conv. % 33.3 vs. Akron 71.4, Akron 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Low 11.8 vs. Penn State 45.5, Northwestern SYRACUSE vs. NORTHEASTERN • September 20, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Rushing Attempts 21, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 21, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern 21, Alex Allen, Akron Rushing Yards 143, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 144, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern TDs Rushing 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern 2, Alex Allen, Akron 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron

Longest Run 32, Delone Carter vs. Northwestern 35, Dennis Kennedy, Akron ORANGE PRIDE Pass Attempts 32, Cameron Dantley vs. Penn State 35, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Pass Completions 14, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 23, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Interceptions Thrown 1, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 1, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 1, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron, Penn State 1, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Pass Pct. (min. 10 att.) 65.0, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 77.0 Chris Jacquemain, Akron Yards Passing 135, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 260, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Long Pass Play 34, Cameron Dantley vs. Penn State 55, Daryll Clark, Penn State TDs passing 3, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 3, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 3, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Pass Receptions 5, Mike Owen vs. Akron 7, Andre Jones, Akron 7, Deon Butler, Penn State Yards Receiving 59, Mike Owen vs. Akron 113, Jordan Norwood, Penn State TDs Receiving 2, Mike Owen vs. Akron 2, Andre Jones, Akron 2, Deon Butler, Jordan Norwood, Penn State All-Purpose Yds. 143, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 185, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Total Offense 353, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 484, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Scoring (points) 12, Mike Owen vs. Akron 12, Andre Jones, Alex Allen, Akron 12, Deon Butler, Jordan Norwood, Penn State PATs 4, Patrick Shadle vs. Akron 7, Kevin Kelly, Penn State Field Goals 2, Patrick Shadle vs. Penn State 1, Kevin Kelly, Collin Wagner, Penn State Long Field Goal 44, Patrick Shadle vs. Penn State 52, Kevin Kelly, Penn State Punts 7, Rob Long vs. Northwestern, Penn State 6, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Punting Yards 359, Rob Long vs. Penn State 192, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Long Punt 72, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 44, Jeremy Boone, Penn State Long Punt Return 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 17, Derrick Williams, Penn State Kickoff Returns 5, Max Suter vs. Northwestern, Akron, Penn State 2, Stephen Simmons, Northwestern 2, A.J. Wallace, Penn State Kickoff Return Yards 111, Max Suter vs. Penn State 113, Bryan Williams, Akron Punt Returns 1, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern, Penn State 2, Brendan Smith, Northwestern 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 2, Derrick Williams, Anthony Scirrotto, Penn State Punt Return Yards 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 17, Derrick Williams, Penn State Interceptions by 1, A.J. Brown vs. Northwestern 1, Brendan Smith, Northwestern 1, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 1, Miller Thomas, Akron 1, Drew Astorino, Penn State Interception Yds. Gained 4, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Longest Int. Return 4, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Blocked Field Goals Blocked Punts Blocked PAT