Andrew Robinson Arthur Jones Defensive Ryan Durand Offensive Guard

Mike Williams Wide Reciever

Tony Fiammetta Fullback

2008Spring SyracuseSUAthletics.com Prospectus Football Ben Maljovec Vincenzo Giruzzi Bruce Williams Free Safety

A.J. Brown Strong Safety

Corey Chavers Offensive Tackle 2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL S FOOTBALL STAFF TABLE OF CONTENTS Greg Robinson, Head Coach/ ...... 443-4817 Assistant Coaches & Staff ...... 8-22 Mitch Browning, /Tight Ends/Tackles .... 443-1416 Athletics Department Directory ...... 2 Dan Conley, ...... 443-1416 Coaching Staff Directory ...... 1 Phil Earley, ...... 443-1416 Head Coach Greg Robinson ...... 6-7 Derrick Jackson, Co-Defensive Coordinator/Defensive Line ..... 443-1416 Mailing Addresses ...... 2 Jim Salgado, /Secondary...... 443-1416 2008 Season Preview Scott Spencer, Safeties/Nickel Backs ...... 443-1416

National Letter of Intent Signees ...... 43-45 ORANGE PRIDE Randy Trivers, Running Backs ...... 443-1416 Orange Profiles ...... 23-42 Chris White, Wide Receivers/Recruiting Coordinator ...... 443-1416 Orange Slices ...... 3-4 Chris Wiesehan, Offensive Line ...... 443-1416 Returning Starters ...... 1 Desmond Robinson, Assistant Athletics Director for 1 Roster, Alphabetical ...... 46-47 Football Operations ...... 443-4817 Roster, Numerical ...... 48-49 Will Hicks, Assistant Athletics Director for Schedule...... 1, Back Cover Athletic Performance ...... 443-1416 Pre-Spring Depth Chart ...... 5 Hal Luther, Director of Strength & Conditioning ...... 443-1416 Erik Kunttu, Video Coordinator ...... 443-4817 2007 Year in Review Scott Freeney, Coordinator of Academic Support for Football ..... 443-4817 Final Depth Chart ...... 57 Curt Bradley, Graduate Assistant ...... 443-4817 Game-by-Game Individual Statistics ...... 54-56 Steve Butler, Graduate Assistant ...... 443-4817 Game Summaries ...... 59-64 Jamie Casullo, Graduate Assistant ...... 443-4817 Game-by-Game Team Statistics ...... 53 Tyrone Fisher, Graduate Assistant ...... 443-4817 Results ...... 50 Dan Sapanaro, Graduate Assistant ...... 443-4817 Season Final Statistics ...... 50-52 Starting Lineups ...... 57 2008 SCHEDULE Top Individual Team Performances ...... 58 Date Opponent Time Television Team Highs & Lows ...... 58 August 30 at Northwestern TBA September 6 AKRON TBA SYRACUSE FOOTBALL 13 PENN STATE TBA Letterwinners Returning: 38 (17 offense; 18 defense; 2 specialists) 20 NORTHEASTERN TBA Letterwinners Lost: 28 (12 offense; 15 defense; 1 specialist) 27 * TBA Starters Returning: 7 offense; 6 defense Starters Lost: 4 offense; 5 defense October 4 Open Offensive System: West Coast 11 at West Virginia * TBA Defensive System: Attacking 4-3 18 at South Florida * TBA 25 Open Director of Athletics: Dr. Daryl Gross November 1 LOUISVILLE * TBA Phone: 315-443-8705 8 at Rutgers * TBA Athletics Department Phone: 315-443-2385 15 CONNECTICUT * TBA 22 at Notre Dame 2:30 p.m. NBC Football Office Phone: 315-443-4817 29 at Cincinnati * TBA Best time to reach Coach Robinson: Contact Athletic Communications HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS Assistant Athletics Director for Communications: * Indicates BIG EAST Conference game • All times are Eastern Sue Cornelius Edson Office Phone: 315-443-2608 2008 RETURNING STARTERS Cell Phone: 315-952-4787 Offense (7) Home Phone: 315-469-8007 Andrew Robinson QB Jr. 6-3 222 Baltimore, MD (Calvert Hall College HS) Email: [email protected] Curtis Brinkley RB Sr. 5-9 203 Philadelphia, PA (West Catholic) FB Sr. 6-1 239 Walkersville, MD (Walkersville) Athletics website: suathletics.com Mike Williams WR J=r. 6-2 204 Buffalo, NY (Riverside) Corey Chavers OT Sr. 6-5 295 Jamesville, NY (Jamesville-DeWitt) Jim McKenzie C So. 6-4 286 Springfi eld, PA (Saint Joseph’s Prep) Ryan Durand G Sr. 6-5 303 Leominster, MA (Saint Bernard’s Prep) Location: Syracuse, NY Defense (6) Stadium (Capacity): (49,262) Brandon Gilbeaux DE Jr. 6-3 276 Washington, D.C. (Dunbar) Playing Surface: FieldTurf Vincenzo Giruzzi LB Sr. 6-3 241 Utica, NY (Utica Proctor) Press Box Phone: (315) 443-4241 Arthur Jones DT Jr. 6-4 291 Endicott, NY (Union Endicott) Orange Jake Flaherty LB Sr. 6-1 228 Wakefi eld, RI (South Kingston) Nickname: A.J. Brown SS Sr. 6-0 201 Bealton, VA (Liberty) Colors: Orange Mike Holmes CB So. 5-11 185 Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin) Conference: The BIG EAST Enrollment: 11,500 Specialists (2) Rob Long P So. 6-4 175 Downingtown, PA (Downingtown West) Patrick Shadle K Sr. 5-8 209 Morgantown, WV (Morgantown) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL DIRECTORY SYRACUSE ATHLETICS STAFF DIRECTORY Director of Athletics ...... Dr. Daryl Gross ....443-8705 Equipment Room ...... 443-2358 Executive Assistant to the Director of Athletics ...Mary Kelly ...... 443-8705 Manager ...... Kyle Fetterly Senior Associate Director of Athletics ...... Robert Edson Assistant Manager ...... Gary Audet Senior Associate Director of Athletics ...... Barbara Henderson Assistant Manager ...... Jim Schlensker Senior Associate Director of Athletics ...... Henry Wildhack Assistant Manager ...... Dan Shworles Associate Director of Athletics ...... Jamie Mullin Marketing ...... 443-3042 Assistant Athletics Director/Football ...... Desmond Robinson Assistant Athletics Director ...... Lael Gross

ORANGE PRIDE Athletic Communications ...... 443-2608 Marketing and Sponsorship Coordinator ...... Jennifer Falco Assistant Director of Athletics (football contact) ..Sue Cornelius Edson Marketing and Events Coordinator ...... Michael Markinson Director ...... Pete Moore Multi-Media/Radio ...... 443-3229 2 Assistant Director ...... Susie Mehringer Director of Multi-Media Production ...... Roger Springfield Assistant Director ...... Mike Morrison Play-by-Play Voice ...... Matt Park Assistant Director ...... Josh Waldman Spirit Program...... 443-2561 Intern ...... Kevin Zalaznik Cheerleading Coach ...... Dena Segbers Intern ...... Brian Beacham Dance Team Coach ...... Deb Drapas Administrative Assistant...... Jill Ouikahilo Director of Bands ...... John Laverty Fax ...... (315) 443-2076 Sports Medicine ...... 443-2085 Carrier Dome ...... 443-4634 Assistant Athletics Director ...... Tim Neal Senior Associate Director of Athletics ...... Pat Campbell Head Athletic Trainer ...... Brad Pike Associate Director of Athletics ...... Pete Sala Team Physician ...... Dr. Irving Raphael Event Staff Supervisor ...... Mark Barbuto Associate Athletic Trainer ...... Karen McKinney Manager of Ticketing Systems ...... Peter Irvine Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... Troy Gerlt Facility Systems Specialist ...... John DeFrancisco Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... Kathleen Chaney Compliance ...... 443-1265 Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... Denny Kellington Director ...... Erlease Wagner Assistant Athletic Trainer ...... Lisa Malolepszy Coordinator ...... Dan Isaf Insurance Specialist ...... Theresa Markinson Assistant Coordinator ...... Rob Fiedler Stevenson Educational Center (Academic Support) ...... 443-2702 Corporate Sponsorship/Syracuse ISP Sports ...... 445-2500 Associate Athletics Director ...... Kenneth Miles General Manager ...... Joe Baldini Senior Academic Coordinator ...... Judy Kopp Associate General Manager ...... Dave Meluni Senior Academic Coordinator ...... Terry MacDonald Associate General Manager ...... Chris Helsel Academic Coordinator ...... James Chiarchiaro Account Executive ...... Scott Bihl Academic Coordinator ...... Scott Freeney Development/Orange Club ...... 443-1419 Academic Coordinator ...... Stephanie Langstaff Senior Associate Athletics Director ...... Scott Sidwell Student-Athlete Development Coordinator ...... Kevin Wall Assistant Athletics Director for Major Gifts ...... Chris Gedney Administrative Specialist ...... Renee Briggs Assistant Athletics Director ...... Lisa Moore Strength and Conditioning ...... 443-2350 Director of Premium Seating ...... Wendy Coher Assistant Athletics Director ...... Will Hicks Donor Relations ...... Matt Palumb Director ...... Hal Luther Executive Assistant ...... Mary Dunham Olympic Sports Director ...... Veronica Dyer Office Manager and Varsity Club liaison ...... Barb Nesci

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY MAILING ADDRESSES CREDITS Syracuse University Athletic Communications The 2008 Syracuse University Football Prospectus is a copyrighted production of the Syracuse University Athletic Communications Department, Manley Field 1301 Colvin Street House, Syracuse, NY 13244. (315) 443-2608. Syracuse, NY 13244-5020 Editor: Sue Cornelius Edson (315) 443-2608 Editorial Assistants: Mike Morrison, Kevin Zalaznik, Brian Beacham, Scott Hammer, Pete Moore, Emily Collette, Mark Heintzman, Brian Goodman Syracuse University Football Complex Design & Typography: Sue Cornelius Edson Manley Field House Cover Design: Kevin Zalaznik & Katie Barab 1301 Colvin Street Photography: Michael Okoniewski, Stephen Parker, Gerry Young Syracuse, NY 13244-5020 Printing: Quartier, East Syracuse, NY (315) 443-4817

Syracuse University Admissions Office 201 Tolley Administration Building Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 443-2300

Carrier Dome 900 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244 (315) 443-4634 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 ORANGE SLICES S A WORK OF ART SYRACUSE FOOTBALL DATES OF NOTE Junior nose tackle Arthur Jones returns to anchor April 19 Spring Game, Carrier Dome the Orange defensive line after recording 17.5 tackles June 18 Syracuse Football New York City Satellite Camp for a loss in 2007. The total is the third-best in (Wagner College) Syracuse history. A 2008 All-America candidate, Jones June 26-29 Greg Robinson Football Camp (Session I) ranked ninth nationally with 1.59 tackles for loss per June 30-July 3 Greg Robinson Football Camp (Session II) game in his first season as a starter. He earned 2007 August 30 Season Opener at Northwestern All-BIG EAST Second Team and 2007 ECAC All-Star September 6 Home Opener vs. Akron honors. He missed the game at Connecticut due to ARTHUR ORANGE PRIDE ROBINSON STEPS ON THE FIELD AND IN RECORD BOOK an ankle injury. JONES In his first season as a starter, quarterback Andrew THE STREAK Robinson stamped his name in the Syracuse record 3 Mike Williams etched his name at the books, including five single-season record lists. He top of a couple of Syracuse record lists with nine threw for 2,192 yards and 13 , marks consecutive games with a catch and tied which rank fifth and ninth, respectively, while his the Syracuse record of 60 receptions in a season. His 292 pass attempts is third and his 154 completions touchdown streak is the longest among active players rank sixth. Robinson averaged 199.3 yards per in the nation. Out of his 60 receptions, 39 resulted game, which is fifth on the single-season list and ANDREW in a first down or a touchdown. the best by a Syracuse sophomore. For his career, ROBINSON he is averaging 138.3 yards per outing, placing him Key Numbers for Williams in 2007 MIKE • He has an active streak of at least one reception in 20 fifth on the SU record list. Robinson had at least one touchdown straight games that he has played, which ranks fifth in WILLIAMS pass in 8-of-11 contests in 2007. Six of his touchdown passes went school history. for 40 yards or more and four were for 60 yards or more. He posted • He had touchdown receptions of 10, 17, 43, 61, 16, 11, three, three, the second and third-best Syracuse single-game passing totals in two and 10 yards. 2007, throwing for 423 yards at Louisville and 419 yards versus • He is third on SU’s single-season touchdown record list (10) and sixth Cincinnati. Robinson tied Marvin Graves’ single-game completions on the career list (14). record (29) and established an SU standard with 47 attempts versus • His 837 receiving yards ties for 56th nationally, is the most by a the Bearcats. sophomore and is the eighth best total in SU history. • His 10 touchdown catches were the most since Rob Moore had 11 in 1988. • Williams led the team in catches and yards. AIR ORANGE • His career average of 59.0 yards per game ranks seventh on the school’s The Orange offense will look to build upon the 2007 air attack all-time list. that was most productive in school history. Syracuse signal callers • He ranked fourth in the BIG EAST averaging 69.8 yards per game and attempted and completed more passes for more yards than any other tied for third with 5.00 receptions per game. previous outfit. Orange quarterbacks were 202-of-383 for 2,750 • Against Cincinnati, he set career-high marks in receptions (nine) and yards and 18 touchdowns. The Orange averaged 229.2 yards per yards (160). game through the air, which ranks fourth on the program’s season KICK RETURN DUO IS DYNAMIC record list. SU’s 18 touchdowns on the year were the seventh-most in Orange history. SU’s 2007 quarterbacks Andrew Robinson, the The kickoff return duo of Max Suter returning starter, and Cameron Dantley, who stepped in and started and Mike Holmes returns. As true for Robinson when he went down with an injury, return for 2008. freshmen in 2007, Suter and Holmes They will have competition from redshirt freshmen Cody Catalina led the Orange return unit that and David Legree. ranked ninth nationally and first in the BIG EAST in average yards per CHANGE OF SCENERY return (24.8). Suter’s 25.5 yards Six players will line up in different positions for 2008, including per return ranks fifth on Syracuse’s MAX MIKE seniors Paul Chiara and Ben Maljovec, who are each moving to the single-season and career record lists. SUTER HOLMES opposite side of the ball. Suter ranked second in the BIG EAST Name New Position Former Position aandnd 335th5th nnationally,ationally, iincludingncluding ssixthixth aamongmong aallll ffreshmen,reshmen, with a Paul Chiara S RB 25.5 yards per kick return average. Suter’s 1,299 kick return yards Vincenzo Giruzzi DE LB set NCAA, BIG EAST and Syracuse single-season records and his 51 Oliver Haney OL DL kick returns established an Orange single-season record. Suter ranked Ben Maljovec TE LB fifth in The BIG EAST Conference with 111.4 all-purpose yards per Da’Mon Merkerson CB WR game and led Syracuse with 1,337 all-purpose yards. He was the Elon Mitchell DT LB first true freshman kick returner for the Orange since Damien Rhodes shouldered the same responsibilities in 2002. ACADEMICS ARE PRIORITY The Orange is strong in the classroom. Offensive guard Ryan Durand SKILL POSITIONS BOAST EXPERIENCE and Jake Flaherty earned 2007 ESPN the Magazine/ The offensive unit returns starting quarterback Andrew Robinson, CoSIDA District I Academic All-America honors and 16 team members wide receiver Mike Williams, starting fullback Tony Fiammetta, and were named to the BIG EAST All-Academic team. That is the second running backs Delone Carter, Curtis Brinkley and Doug Hogue. highest number in the league. Syracuse has received the American The 2007 offensive unit set the school record for completions in a Football Coaches Association (AFCA) award for academic season (202) and passing yards (2,750). The 229.2 passing yards per achievement 16 times, the eighth-best total in the country, game is the third-best single-season total in school history. including 14 of the last 18 years. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 ORANGE SLICES SPECIALISTS RANK AMONG ORANGE BEST FROM SYRACUSE TO THE SILVER SCREEN The kicking game is experienced. Universal Studios will bring 1961 Heisman Senior Patrick Shadle Trophy winner Ernie Davis’ story to the big owns the SU record for highest screen. The upcoming film entitled “The career percentage (.787) Express” is based on the life of the legendary and is eighth on SU’s career field Syracuse running back and will be released on goals made record list (25). Shadle Oct. 10, 2008. Rob Brown (“Finding Forrester”) has scored 122 points in his career, will play Davis, while veteran actor Dennis

ORANGE PRIDE including 53 last season. Sophomore PATRICK ROB Quaid (“Any Given Sunday”) will assume the role punter Rob Long earned All-BIG SHADLE LONG of Syracuse head coach Ben Schwartzwalder. EAST second-team honors and was The film began shooting the first week of 4 an honorable mention 2007 Sporting News Freshman All-American. April, 2007 in the area. Northwestern Ernie Davis Long’s 41.9 yards per punt average ranked 33rd nationally and was University’s Ryan Field was used to replicate third-best among all freshmen in the country. His 3,139 punting Archbold Stadium, The Cotton Bowl and various yards is the third highest single-season total in SU history. The other stadiums in which Syracuse played during the late 1950s and Orange also has an experienced backup kicker/punter in senior John early 1960s. Director Gary Fleder (“Runaway Jury”) also shot several Barker, who was infused into the offensive formation as a quick kick scenes on Syracuse University’s campus in June to close the 53-day specialist. In 2007, he punted four times, landing three inside the shoot. 20-yard line and had one punt for 65 yards, which was the second- longest in the BIG EAST last season. COACHING STAFF FEATURES NEW FACES AND NEW POSITIONS Veteran coach Mitch Browning and former DURAND LEADS THE WAY UP FRONT Orange standout and experienced collegiate coach Dan Conley In addition to his excellence in the classroom, senior joined head coach Greg Robinson’s staff. Browning will serve as guard Ryan Durand is one of the most experienced the offensive coordinator and coach the tight ends and tackles, offensive linemen in the country. The 2007 ESPN the while Conley will mentor the linebackers. In addition, Robinson Magazine/CoSIDA District I Academic All-American namd Orange defensive line coach Derrick Jackson co-defensive and three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team honoree coordinator. Robinson will serve as co-defensive coordinator with has started 23 consecutive games he has played. In Jackson. addition to Durand, sophomore center Jim McKenzie Browning has 28 years of collegiate experience, including as and senior tackle Corey Chavers also return for the RYAN the offensive coordinator for one of the most prolific offenses in Big Orange. McKenzie, a 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic Team DURAND Ten history at Minnesota. He directed the 2005 Gophers offense that selection, stepped into the starting center position in averaged 494.8 yards per game. Browning helped the Gophers to the third game of 2007 and did not look back, while Chavers has 18 consecutive seasons with more than 2,000 yards rushing and career starts under his belt, including 10 last year. more than 2,000 yards receiving. Browning’s Gopher offenses ranked in the top 35 nationally YOUTH IS SERVED in total offense for seven consecutive seasons and produced the The 2008 roster includes 25 players with significant game experience top five single-season total offense efforts in Minnesota history, who have have made contributions during their first two years with including a school-record 6,430 yards in 2003. During Browning’s the Orange. The group includes eight true sophomores (RB Doug seven years as a Minnesota coordinator, six Gopher quarterbacks Hogue, CB Mike Holmes, P Rob Long, OT Jonathan Meldrum, LB etched their name in the Minnesota record book among the school’s Mike Mele, WR/CB Da’Mon Merkerson, S/ST Randy McKinnon, S/ top 15 single-season passing yards leaders, while 10 running backs KR Max Suter, DT Bud Tribbey) 11 redshirt sophomores (OG Ryan produced yardage totals that rank among Minnesota’s top 17 single- Bartholomew, OT Tucker Baumbach, LB Parker Cantey, WR Donte season efforts. In both 2003 and 2004, two running backs, Laurence Davis, DE Jared Kimmel, C Jim McKenzie, DT Anthony Perkins, OG Maroney and Marion Barber III, gained more than 1,000 yards each. Adam Rosner, CB Nico Scott, WR Dan Sheeran, LB Derrell Smith), The Gophers’ scoring average ranked in the top 50 nationally for and six juniors (DE Brandon Gilbeaux, DT Arthur Jones, WR Lavar seven consecutive seasons. Lobdell, TE Mike Owen, QB Andrew Robinson, WR Mike Williams). A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has coached at the collegiate level for 12 seasons, including the past three at Wagner MIDDLE MAN College. Conley, who began his collegiate coaching career as a graduate assistant coach for the Orange in 1997, has experience At middle linebacker, Jake Flaherty established coaching every defensive position and has twice been a defensive himself last season. A 2007 ESPN the Magazine/ coordinator, including at Iona College in 2004 and at Canisius CoSIDA District I Academic All-American, Flaherty College from 2000 through 2002. A two-time All-BIG EAST First was the team’s second-leading tackler (95 stops) in Team selection, Conley captained the Orange in 1994 and was also his first season as a starter. At Connecticut, Flaherty selected as the captain of the 1995 Hula Bowl’s North squad. In totaled a career-best 15 tackles, including 1.0 for 1999, Conley was selected to Syracuse’s All-Century Team, which loss and his 100th career tackle. Flaherty, whose honored the 44 best Orange players from the 20th century. father, Todd, lettered for the Orange, has played in JAKE Jackson is in his second year with the Orange and his 10th as a 35 games of his Syracuse career. FLAHERTY collegiate coach. In 2007, Jackson mentored sophomore defensive tackle Arthur Jones who recorded 17.5 tackles for loss in 11 games. Jackson has also coached at Michigan State, Northern , Eastern Illinois, Army and the University of West Georgia. During the summers of 2001 and 2002, Jackson was an NFL Fellow with the and the . SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PRE-SPRING DEPTH CHART S OFFENSE Z WR 11 Lavar Lobdell (6-3, 210, Jr.) 81 Dan Sheeran (6-3, 217, So.) 83 Chaz Cervino (5-10, 180, RF) LT 77 Tucker Baumbach (6-5, 307, So.) 74 Nick Speller (6-5, 310, Fr.) LG 70 Ryan Bartholomew (6-3, 290, So.) 62 Ray Simpson (6-2, 295, Sr.) or 52 Ollie Haney (6-3, 288, RF) C 60 Jim McKenzie (6-4, 286, So.) 79 Dalton Phillips (6-3, 278, Sr.) 52 Ollie Haney (6-3, 288, RF) RG 75 Ryan Durand (6-5, 303, Sr.) 71 Adam Rosner (6-6, 303, So.) ORANGE PRIDE RT 64 Corey Chavers (6-5, 295, Sr.) 78 Josh White (6-5, 284, RF) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 305, So.) - INJ

TE 85 Mike Owen (6-4, 251, Jr.) 33 Ben Maljovec (6-3, 237, Sr.) 84 Nick Provo (6-4 1/2, 232, RF) 49 Darnell Pratt (6-4, 222, RF) 5 40 Ryan Donnelly (6-3, 234, Sr.) QB 9 Andrew Robinson 13 (6-3, 222, Jr.) 4 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Sr.) 8 Cody Catalina (6-3, 221, RF) 2 David Legree (6-4, 214, RF) TB 32 Doug Hogue (6-2, 215, So.) 23 Daniel Bailey (5-7, 167, Jr.) 28 Averin Collier (5-10, 200, Fr.) 3 Delone Carter (5-10, 214, So.) 22 Curtis Brinkley (5-9, 203, Sr.) FB 43 Tony Fiammetta (6-1, 239, Sr.) X WR 1 Mike Williams (6-2, 204, Jr.) 7 Donte Davis (6-0, 173, So.) 82 Van Chew (6-1, 165, Fr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Sr.)

DEFENSE DE 91 Brandon Gilbeaux (6-3, 276, Jr.) 88 Lamar Middleton (6-3, 254, RF) 72 Chris Basile (6-4, 280, Jr.) NT 97 Arthur Jones (6-4, 291, Jr.) 94 Bud Tribbey (6-1, 288, So.) 57 Elon Mitchell (6-2, 245, Jr.) DT 95 Nick Santiago (6-3, 294, Sr.) 55 Anthony Perkins (6-4, 268, So.) 61 Dan Pena (6-2, 266, Sr,) DE 30 Vincenzo Giruzzi (6-3, 241, Sr.) 96 Zary Stewart (6-4, 229, RF) 54 Mikhail Marinovich (6-4, 230, Fr.) 90 Jared Kimmel (6-6, 255, So.) - INJ. SLB 46 Parker Cantey (6-3, 218, So.) 25 Derrell Smith (6-1, 225, So.) MLB 45 Jake Flaherty (6-1, 228, Sr.) 58 Mike Stenclik (6-0, 229, Jr.) WLB 50 Mike Mele (6-0, 218, So.) 41 Ryan Gillum (5-11, 220, RF) or 53 Chad Battles (6-3, 224, RF) LC 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, So.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) SS 17 A.J. Brown (6-0, 201, Sr.) or 26 Kevyn Scott (5-11, 197, RF) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 205, Sr.) FS 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 20 Randy McKinnon (5-10, 198, So.) or 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) RC 28 Nico Scott (5-10, 180, So.) or 6 Da’Mon Merkerson (6-1, 185, So.) 19 Matt Reid (6-0, 163, RF)

SPECIAL TEAMS KO 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 209, Sr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Sr.) 39 Austin Wallis (5-10, 185, Fr.) PAT/FG 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 209, Sr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Sr.) 39 Austin Wallis (5-10, 185, Fr.) P 47 Rob Long (6-4, 175, So.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Sr.) 94 Niko Rechul (6-2, 195, Sr.) LS 57 Max Leo (5-11, 210, Jr.) 63 Dave Zaske (5-10, 250, So.) Holder 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Sr.) 2 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Sr.) PR 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 28 Averin Collier (5-10, 200, Fr.) KR 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) 23 Daniel Bailey (5-7, 167, Jr.) 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, So.) 20 Randy McKinnon (5-10, 198, So.)

Bold indicates 2007 starter SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S GREG ROBINSON, HEAD COACH COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-PRESENT HEAD COACH SYRACUSE 2004 Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Texas 2001-03 Defensive Coordinator 1995-2000 Defensive Coordinator 1994 Defensive Coordinator 1990-93 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line New York Jets ORANGE PRIDE 1989 Offensive Coordinator UCLA 1982-88 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line UCLA 6 1980-81 Assistant Coach North Carolina St. 1977-79 Assistant Coach Cal State Fullerton 1975-76 Assistant Coach Pacific COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS Syracuse University (2005-present) • In his three seasons at Syracuse, 11 Orange players have earned All-BIG EAST honors and six have been selected in the NFL Draft • In 2007, the Orange set the school record for the most passing yards (2,750) in a season. • In 2006, the Orange tied for fourth nationally in passes had intercepted (5), ranked ninth in turnover margin (+.92), tied for 11th in fewest turnovers lost (17) and tied for 22nd in turnovers gained (28) • Syracuse’s 2.83 sacks per game ranked 19th nationally in 2006 Fourth year as Syracuse’s head coach • Syracuse tied for 23rd in Division I-A victory improvement in 2006 A 1975 graduate of the • The 2005, defensive unit ranked 21st in pass defense and 37th in pass efficiency University of Pacific defense, climbing from 2004 rankings of 90th and 97th, respectively

University of Texas (2004) The appointment of Greg Robinson as • Defense ranked 18th in scoring defense (17.92), 16th in rushing defense (107.42) and 23rd Syracuse University’s 27th head football in total defense (320.08) in the country coach on January 11, 2005, put the • Two first-team All-Big 12 selections and five others who earned recognition among the program in the hands of a mentor with All-Big 12 second, third and honorable mention teams rings and Bowl-game triumphs on his resume. Considered one of the top Kansas City Chiefs (2001-03) defensive minds in football, Robinson fit • In 2002 and 2003, the defense produced 70 sacks and forced 68 turnovers the characteristics Syracuse Director of (43 /25 recoveries). During that time, Kansas City posted a 21-11 record Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross was looking for • 2002 defense ranked third in the NFL, led AFC in turnover margin (+16) and registered in a head football coach. 34 sacks, 18 interceptions and forced 31 total miscues “Greg Robinson brings a winning • 2003 led NFL in turnover margin (+19), tied for sixth in sacks (36) sacks, third in attitude and championship football interceptions (25), fifth in forced turnovers (37) tradition to our program,” Gross said when announcing Robinson’s appointment. Denver Broncos (1995-2000) “He has had nothing but success in • 1999 defense ranked seventh in total defense (297.1 ypg) and eighth in pass defense (188.5 ypg) postseason games with four Rose Bowl • The performance of Robinson’s defense throughout the ‘98 playoffs was paramount to rings, eight overall bowl victories in eight Denver’s quest for a second straight title. The Broncos allowed opponents just 25 total appearances and seven NFL postseason points, 53.0 rushing yards per game and forced a remarkable 13 turnovers in the three wins, including two Super Bowls.” postseason games. • 1998 ranked third in run defense (80.4 ypg) and eighth in scoring defense (19.3 ppg) • 1997 defense ranked fifth in total defense (291.9), sixth in scoring defense (17.9 ppg), and fifth in pass defense (179.3 ypg) • 1996 defense ranked fourth in total defense (279.4 ypg), seventh in scoring defense (17.2 ppg), 10th in pass defense (214.3 ypg), and led the NFL in run defense (83.2 ypg) • 1995 defense ranked eighth in pass defense (206.1 ypg) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 GREG ROBINSON, HEAD COACH S CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • Robinson’s Bowl Record (Super Bowl and Collegiate): 10-0 • 2004 Rose Bowl Champions, Texas • 2003 NFL Playoffs, Kansas City Chiefs • 2000 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos • 1999 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos • 1998 Super Bowl Champions, Denver Broncos • 1997 Super Bowl Champions, Denver Broncos • 1996 NFL Playoffs, Denver Broncos ORANGE PRIDE • 1991 NFL Playoffs, New York Jets • 1988 Cotton Bowl Champions, UCLA • 1987 Champions, UCLA 7 • 1986 Freedom Bowl Champions, UCLA • 1985 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA • 1984 Champions, UCLA • 1983 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA • 1982 Rose Bowl Champions, UCLA PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED Name Team with Robinson Pro Accomplishments Flipper Anderson UCLA Rams, Colts Steve Atwater Denver Broncos Eight-time All-Pro Steve Gregory Syracuse San Diego Chargers Tanard Jackson Syracuse Tampa Bay Bucanneers Texas Kansas City Chiefs 1st-round pick (2005) Ryan LaCasse Syracuse Super Bowl Champion, Jeff Lageman New York Jets 1991 1st team NFL (College and Pro Football Weekly); 1989 PFWA All-Rookie Denver Broncos 1997 All-Pro Ken Norton UCLA Three-time selection Quinn Ojinnaka Syracuse Falcons draft selection UCLA Rams, Jets, Patriots Bill Romanowski Denver Broncos Two-time All-Pro Syracuse starter Kelvin Smith Syracuse Miami Dolphins Jerome Woods Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Pro Bowl selection James Wyche Syracuse Jacksonville Jaguars PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Played linebacker at Bakersfi eld Community College from 1970-71 • Played center, tight end and linebacker at Pacifi c from 1972-74 EDUCATION • Graduate of University of Pacifi c (political science), 1975 PERSONAL • Born October 9, 1951 in , California • He and his wife, Laura, have three children, Dominic, Lindsay and Leslie. Dominic was a graduate assistant at SU in 2005 and 2006. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S MITCH BROWNING, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/TIGHT ENDS & TACKLES

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2008-PRESENT OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ SYRACUSE TIGHT ENDS & TACKLES 2005-06 Offensive Coordinator/ Minnesota Tight Ends & Tackles 2000-04 Co-offensive Coordinator/ Minnesota Tight Ends & Tackles ORANGE PRIDE 1999 Tight Ends & Tackles/ Minnesota Recruiting Coordinator 1997-98 Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator Minnesota 8 1995-96 Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator Kansas 1991-94 Linebackers Kansas 1988-90 Defensive Backs Kansas 1985-87 Offensive Coordinator/ Kent State Quarterbacks & Tight Ends 1983-84 Quarterbacks & Wide Receivers Kent State 1982 Graduate Assistant/Wide Receivers Ohio State 1980-81 Part-Time Assistant/Wide Receivers North Carolina 1979 Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs Miami (Ohio) 1986-87 Offensive Line Western Washington COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • As a member of Minnesota’s offensive staff between 1997-2006, he helped the Gophers rank in the top 35 nationally in total offense for seven consecutive seasons and pro- duced the top fi ve single-season total offensive efforts in Minnesota history • 2003 Finalist for the Frank Broyles Award, given annually to the top assistant coach at the NCAA Division I level First year at Syracuse • 2003 Co-offensive coordinator at Minnesota, which produced a school record and Big Ten record of 6,430 yards and fi nished with the fourth-highest rushing total (3,759) and A graduate of Capitol University (1979) sixth highest point total (503) in Big Ten History • 2002 Co-offensive coordinator at Minnesota, which set a school record for touchdowns in a season (45) and set school record for fi rst downs (268) PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Minnesota: Marion Barber III (); (New England Patri- ots); , 2006 All-American and Mackey Award Winner, (Pittsburgh Steelers); (Indianapolis Colts) • North Carolina State: Mike Quick, fi ve-time NFL All-Pro selection, () CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2006 Insight Bowl, Minnesota • 2005 Music City Bowl, Minnesota • 2004 Music City Bowl, Minnesota • 2003 Wells Fargo , Minnesota • 2002 Music City Bowl, Minnesota • 2000 Micronpc.com Bowl, Minnesota • 1999 Wells Fargo Sun Bowl, Minnesota • 1992 Aloha Bowl, Kansas • 1995 Aloha Bowl, Kansas • 1982 Holiday Bowl, Ohio State PERSONAL • Born December 30, 1956 in Perrysville, Ohio • Married to Jane Grey Baldwin EDUCATION • Graduate of Loudonville HS in Loudonville, Ohio • Capital (Ohio) University, 1979 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 DAN CONLEY, LINEBACKERS S

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2008-PRESENT LINEBACKERS SYRACUSE 2007 Special Teams Coordinator/ Wagner Defensive Line 2006 Special Teams Coordinator/ Wagner Secondary 2005 Special Teams Coordinator/ Wagner Linebackers ORANGE PRIDE 2004 Def. Coordinator/Linebackers Iona 2003 Special Teams Coordinator/ West Virginia Tech Linebackers 9 2001-02 Def. Coordinator/Linebackers Canisius 2000 Def. Coordinator/Defensive Line Canisius 1999 Special Teams Coordinator/ Southern Connecticut Linebackers 1997-98 Graduate Assistant Syracuse COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In 2007, Wagner’s defense ranked sixth nationally in scoring defense and 19th in sacks • Mentored 2005 All-NEC selection Craig Romano at Wagner • Wagner’s 2005 punting unit ranked 13th nationally in Division IAA • Iona’s 2004 defense was 29th nationally in rush defense • In 2000, Canisius’ defense ranked fi fth nationally • Southern Connecticut’s defense ranked 28th in total defense and 30th in rush defense nationally PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 1994 All-BIG EAST First Team First year at Syracuse • 1994 Team Captain • Voted to Syracuse University’s All-Century Team A graduate of Syracuse University (1995) • Owns Syracuse record for the most tackles by a freshman (126, 1990) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 1997 Fiesta Bowl, Syracuse • 1998 , Syracuse CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER • 1995 Hula Bowl, team captain • 1992 Fiesta Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1991 Hall of Fame Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1990 Aloha Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1989 Peach Bowl Champions, Syracuse PERSONAL • Born October 17, 1970 in Pittsburgh, Pa. • He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Zakary and Thomas John. EDUCATION • Graduate of Carlynton High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. in 1989 • Syracuse University (environmental design), 1995 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S PHIL EARLEY, QUARTERBACKS

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2006-PRESENT QUARTERBACKS SYRACUSE 2005 Assistant to Offensive Coordinator/ Quarterbacks Auburn 2004 Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Ohio 2000-03 Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Nevada 1998-99 Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Idaho ORANGE PRIDE 1997 Quarterbacks Idaho 1994-96 Assistant Head Coach/ Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo 10 1992-94 Recruiting Coordinator Washington State 1989-91 Off. Coordinator/Quarterbacks Western Washington 1988-89 Offensive Line Weber State 1986-87 Offensive Line Western Washington COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Mentored Andrew Robinson, who fi nished the 2007 season ranked fi fth on SU’s single- season passing yards record list (2,192), sixth in completions (154), ninth in touchdown passes (13) and fi fth in yards per game (199.3), and third in pass attempts (292). • In 2007, the Orange set the school record for the most passing yards (2,750) in a season. • At Syracuse, senior quarterback Perry Patterson fi nished the 2006 season ranked fourth on Syracuse’s single-season completions record list (158), second in attempts (300) and tied for ninth in touchdown passes (12). • Earley helped Patterson improve his accuracy, as well. Patterson reversed his touchdown to ratio (2006: 12 TDs to 4 int.; 2005: 6 TDs to 11 int.). • At Nevada, coached the nation’s leading rusher in 2001 and the nation’s leading receiver in 2002. • Nevada ranked ninth nationally in offense in 2001, averaging more than 200 yards both Third year at Syracuse passing and rushing. • Nevada fi nished 12th nationally in total offense (434 yards per game) and 11th in A graduate of Pacifi c Lutheran (1980) passing (296 yards per game) in 2002. and Western Washington (1988, MS) • Cal State San Luis Obispo set or tied 28 offensive team records from 1994-96. • Western Washington set or tied 18 offensive team records and ranked ninth nationally in total offense from 1989-91. CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 1998 Big West Conference Champions, Idaho • 1998 Humanitarian Bowl Champions, Idaho • 1994 America West Conference Champions, Cal State San Luis Obispo • 1992 Copper Bowl Champions, Washington State PERSONAL • Born March 8, 1957 • He and his wife, Cinde, have two sons, T.J. and Alec. EDUCATION • Graduate of Port Angeles High School in Port Angeles, Wash., 1975 • Pacifi c Lutheran University (education), 1980 • Western Washington (education), Master’s degree, 1988 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 DERRICK JACKSON, CO-DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/DEFENSIVE LINE S

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2008-PRESENT DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR/ SYRACUSE DEFENSIVE LINE 2007 Defensive Line Syracuse 2006 Defensive Line Michigan State 2005 Defensive Tackles Northern Illinois 2003-04 Defensive Line Eastern Illinois 2001-02 Defensive Ends United States ORANGE PRIDE Military Academy 2002 (summer) NFL Fellowship Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2001 (summer) NFL Fellowship Miami Dolphins 11 1999-2001 Tight Ends State University of West Georgia COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • At Syracuse, coached defensive tackle Arthur Jones, who recorded 17.5 tackles for loss, which ranked ninth nationally and third on SU’s single-season record list. • Participated in 2007 NCAA Football Coaching Academy • Northern Illinois scoring defense ranked 34th nationally and second in the MAC • Eastern Illinois run defense ranked 18th nationally • At Army, mentored Clarence Holmes, school’s single-season and career sacks leader, and Brandon Perdue, first-team CoSIDA Academic All-American PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Four-year starter at safety for Duke • Completed career as the eighth-leading tackler in Duke history • Two-time Duke Most Outstanding Second year at Syracuse PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED A graduate of Duke University (1993) • Michigan State: Cliff Ryant (St. Louis Rams 2007 draft selection) • Eastern Illinois: Kory Lothe (2006 St. Louis Rams free agent signee; 2007 Green Bay Blizzard, AFL2); Marcus Lorick (2004 second-team All-American) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2005 MAC West co-Champions, Northern Illinois • 2000 Gulf South Conference co-Champions, State University of West Georgia CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER • 1989 ACC co-Champions, Duke • 1989 All-American Bowl, Duke PERSONAL • Born January 16, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio • He and his wife, Renae, are natives of Ohio. EDUCATION • Graduate of West Morris Central HS in Long Valley, N.J., 1988 • Duke University (history), 1993 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S JIM SALGADO, CORNERBACKS/SECONDARY

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-present CORNERBACKS/SECONDARY SYRACUSE 2004 Assistant Head Coach/ Defensive Backs Northeastern 2003 (summer) NFL Fellowship Philadelphia Eagles 2002-03 Defensive Backs Hofstra 2002 (summer) NFL Fellowship San Diego Chargers ORANGE PRIDE 2000-01 Defensive Backs Northeastern 1999 (summer) NFL Fellowship Miami Dolphins 1997-99 Defensive Backs/ 12 Special Teams Coordinator Millersville 1996-97 Linebackers Boston University 1994-95 Linebackers/ Special Teams Coordinator Western Connecticut 1994 Defensive Assistant Hofstra 1993 Quarterbacks/Defensive Backs Long Island Lutheran HS COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In 2006, the Orange ranked ninth in turnover margin (+.92), tied for 15th in interceptions (17) and tied for 22nd in turnovers gained (28) • Syracuse’s 17 interceptions ranks 10th in the Orange record books • The Hofstra pass defense ranked ninth (2002) and 13th (2003) nationally. • Hofstra led the Atlantic 10 in pass defense in 2002 (161.9 ypg.) and 2003 (131.1 ypg.). PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Three-year starter at for Hofstra Fourth year at Syracuse A 1993 graduate of Hofstra University PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Northeastern University: T.J. Hill, two-time All-American • Syracuse University: Steve Gregory (San Diego Chargers); Tanard Jackson (Tampa Bay Buccaneers); Anthony Smith (Pittsburgh Steelers) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 1998 Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC), Millersville • 1999 NCAA Division II Quarterfi nals, Millersville CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER • 1990 NCAA Division III Semifi nals, Hofstra PERSONAL • Born November 12, 1971 in Queens, N.Y. • He and his wife, Carolyn, reside in Jamesville. They have a son, Jalen, and a daughter, Laila. EDUCATION • Graduate of New Hyde Park HS, Long Island, New York, 1989 • Hofstra (psychology), 1993 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SCOTT SPENCER, SAFETIES/NICKEL BACKS S

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-present SAFETIES/NICKEL BACKS SYRACUSE 2004 Graduate Assistant for Defense Texas 2003-04 Linebackers Theodore Roosevelt HS 2001-03 Video Assistant Texas 1999-2000 Defensive Backs Saluda School/ Polk County HS ORANGE PRIDE

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS 13 • In 2007, mentored free safety Joe Fields led the Orange in tackles (97). • In 2006, the Orange ranked ninth in turnover margin (+.92), tied for 15th in interceptions (17) and tied for 22nd in turnovers gained (28) • Syracuse’s 17 interceptions ranks 10th in the Orange record books • In 2004, the University of Texas defense ranked 23rd nationally PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 1989-90 Walk-on at Texas PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Syracuse University: Anthony Smith (Pittsburgh Steelers); Tanard Jackson (Tampa Bay Bucanneers); Steve Gregory (San Diego Chargers) • University of Texas: Phillip Geiggar, Michael Huff (Oakland Raiders); Cedric Griffi n (); Michael Griffi n (); Aaron Ross () CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH Fourth year at Syracuse • 2005 Rose Bowl Champions, Texas A graduate of the University of • 2003 Cotton Bowl Champions, Texas Texas (1998; 2003 MA) • 2003 District 26-5A Championship, Roosevelt HS • 2001 Holiday Bowl Champions, Texas PERSONAL • Born March 12, 1971, in Bellville, Tex. • He and his wife, Kristin, reside in Liverpool. They have two daughters, Parker and Campbell. EDUCATION • Graduate of Conroe High School, in Conroe, Texas, 1989 • University of Texas (kinesiology), 1998 • University of Texas, Master’s degree, 2003 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S RANDY TRIVERS, RUNNING BACKS

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007-PRESENT RUNNING BACKS SYRACUSE 1998-2006 Head Coach Northwest H.S. 1997 Offensive Coordinator Thomas S. Wootton HS 1995-1997 Graduate Assistant/Academics Maryland ORANGE PRIDE

14 COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Earned 12 Coach-of-the-Year accolades, including the 2006 Washington Redskins Coach- of-the-Year • Led the Northwest Jaguars to the 2004 Maryland 3A State Championship in addition to three regional and fi ve district championships • Mentored 51 players who went on to play college football, including 20 who earned full scholarships • 2003 NAACP Educator of the Year PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Four-year running back for Holy Cross PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Anwar Phillips, CHAMPIONSHIPS AS A COACH • 2006 Montgomery County 4A Division Champions Second year at Syracuse • 2006 4A West Region Champions A graduate of Holy Cross (1995) and • 2004 3A State Champions, 3A West Region Champions the University of Maryland (1997, M. Ed.) • 2003 Montgomery County 3A Division Champions • 2002 3A West Region Champions, Montgomery County 3A Division Champions • 2000 Montgomery County 2A Division Champions • 1999 Montgomery County 2A Division Champions PERSONAL • Born March 27, 1973, in Silver Spring, Maryland EDUCATION • Graduate of Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, Md., 1991 • Holy Cross (English), 1995 • University of Maryland, Master’s degree (secondary education), 1997 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 CHRIS WHITE, WIDE RECEIVERS S

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2005-present WIDE RECEIVERS/ RECRUITING COORDINATOR SYRACUSE 2004 Tight Ends/Recruiting Coordinator Syracuse 2000-03 Tight Ends/Special Teams Coordinator Syracuse 1999 Defensive Coordinator/ Special Teams Coordinator Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo 1996-98 Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator UNLV ORANGE PRIDE 1994-96 Head Coach Bishop Manogue HS 1993-94 Assistant Quarterbacks Holy Cross 1992-93 Graduate Assistant Arkansas State 15 1990-92 Graduate Assistant Syracuse COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • In 2007, White mentored receiver Mike Williams, who has the nation’s longest streak for games with a touchdown catch (9) and has at least one reception in 20 consecutive games, which ranks fifth in Syracuse history. • In 2002, Syracuse led the nation in punt coverage, allowing opponents just 2.47 yards per return, ranked seventh nationally in net punting (38.09) and 20th in the country in punt returns (13.58 yards per return) • In 2001, Syracuse ranked 18th in the nation in punt returns (12.15 yards per return) • In 2000, Syracuse ranked 13th nationally in kickoff returns (22.57 yards per return) and 14th in kickoff return defense (17.04 yard per return) • Northern Nevada Coach of the Year at Bishop Manogue HS PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • David Tyree, New York Giants, 2006 Pro Bowl selection 11th year at Syracuse A graduate of Colby College (1990) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH and Syracuse University (1992, MS) • 2004 BIG EAST Conference co-champions, Syracuse • 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, Syracuse • 2001 Insight.com Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1992 Hall of Fame Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1990 Aloha Bowl Champions, Syracuse PERSONAL • Born June 29, 1967, in Haverhill, Massachusetts • He and his wife, Angel, reside in Manlius. They have two daughters, Payton and Riley. • Brother, Brian, is a coach at the University of Washington. • Sister, Geralyn, won a 2005 Oscar for Best Documentary as the producer of “Born into Brothels”. • Brother, Kevin, is an executive for Lehman Brothers on Wall Street. EDUCATION • Graduate of Pentucket Regional HS in West Newbury, Mass., 1985; Phillips Exeter Academy in 1986 • Colby College (government), 1990 • Syracuse, Master’s degree, 1992 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S CHRIS WIESEHAN, OFFENSIVE LINE/GUARDS & CENTERS

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007-present OFFENSIVE LINE, Guards/Centers SYRACUSE 2006 Offensive Line James Madison 2005 Offensive Assistant Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2005 Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Northern Arizona 2004 Wide Receivers Northern Arizona ORANGE PRIDE 2002-03 Offensive Coordinator/Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line Northern Arizona 2001 Wide Receivers Northern Arizona 16 2000 Offensive Line University of Buffalo 1999 Wide Receivers/Tight Ends University of Buffalo 1997-98 Tight Ends/Tackles Notre Dame 1996 Tight Ends Purdue 1994-95 Wide Receivers Fort Hays State COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • James Madison ranked 11th nationally and first in the Atlantic 10 in rushing in 2006 • JMU left tackle Corey Davis earned 2006 All-America Second Team honors • Four Northern Arizona linemen earned 2003 Big Sky Conference honors • Fort Hays led the nation in pass efficiency and ranked sixth in passing offense in 1996 PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Northern Arizona University: Clarence Moore, WR (drafted by ); Matt Raivio, C (signed by Arizona Rattlers) • University of Buffalo: Drew Haddad, WR (drafted by ); David Pruce, OT (signed with Baltimore Ravens); Andre Ford, WR (signed with Indianapolis Colts) Second year at Syracuse • Notre Dame: Jabari Holloway, TE (drafted by ); Dan O’Leary, TE (drafted by Buffalo Bills); John Owens, TE (drafted by ) A graduate of Wabash College (1994; 2006, MA) • Purdue: , OT (drafted by New England Patriots) • Fort Hays State: Xavier Brown, WR (signed by New Jersey Red Dogs) CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2006 Division I-AA National Playoffs, James Madison • 2006 Atlantic 10 South co-Champions, James Madison • 2005 NFC South Champions, Tampa Bay Bucanneers • 2003 Division I-AA National Playoffs, Northern Arizona • 2003 Big Sky Champions • 2001 Division I-AA National Playoffs, Northern Arizona • 1999 , Notre Dame • 1997 , Notre Dame • 1995 Division II National Playoffs, Fort Hays State • 1995 RMAC Champions, Fort Hays State PERSONAL • Born August 29, 1971 EDUCATION • Wabash College (english), 1994; Master’s degree (athletic administration), 1996 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 DESMOND ROBINSON, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR S FOOTBALL OPERATIONS COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007-PRESENT ASSISTANT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR SYRACUSE FOR FOOTBALL OPERATIONS 2005-07 Running Backs Syracuse 2003-04 Head Coach/ Associate Director of Admissions Westminster School 2002 Defensive Line Dragons ORANGE PRIDE 1997-2001 Running Backs Notre Dame 1995-96 Running Backs West Virginia 1992-95 Assoc. Head Coach/Defensive Line Tulane 17 1991 Running Backs West Virginia 1988-90 Defensive Line West Virginia 1987-88 Inside Linebackers Dartmouth 1982-87 Asst. Coach/Recruiting Coordinator Connecticut 1981-82 Graduate Assistant Pittsburgh COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • At Syracuse, coached Delone Carter, a 2006 Sporting News Freshman All-American and Freshman All-BIG EAST selection, who was the fi rst freshman to lead Syracuse in rushing (713 yards, 156 carries) since Joe Morris (1978). His 713 yards is the second-highest total by a freshman. • 1988 West Virginia team fi nished the season ranked fi fth nationally PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Three-year letterwinner as a defensive end and linebacker at Pittsburgh PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • Syracuse: Damien Rhodes (NFL Europe) • Notre Dame: (Dallas Cowboys), Autry Denson, school’s career leading rusher, Tony Fisher (), Joey Goodspeed (St. Louis Rams) Fourth year at Syracuse • West Virginia: Mike Fox (NFL Draft pick), Pat Marlett (NFL Draft pick), Chris Parker (All-American), A 1978 graduate of the University Amos Zereoue (BIG EAST Rookie of the Year, WVU’s career rushing leader) of Pittsburgh CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2001 Fiesta Bowl, Notre Dame • 1989 Gator Bowl, West Virginia • 1999 Gator Bowl, Notre Dame • 1989 Fiesta Bowl, West Virginia • 1997 Independence Bowl, Notre Dame • 1983 Cotton Bowl, Pittsburgh • 1997 Gator Bowl, West Virginia • 1982 Sugar Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER • 1978 Tangerine Bowl, Pittsburgh • 1977 Gator Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh • 1976 National Champions and Sugar Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh • 1975 Sun Bowl Champions, Pittsburgh PERSONAL • Born September 29, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia • He and his wife, Pearlena, reside in Syracuse. They have a son, Jason, and a daughter, Ashley. EDUCATION • Graduate of West Fulton High School in Atlanta • University of Pittsburgh (urban management), 1978 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S WILLIAM HICKS JR., ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007-Present ASSISTANT ATHLETICS DIRECTOR FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE SYRACUSE 2000-07 Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Syracuse

ORANGE PRIDE 1999-2000 Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations North Carolina State 1994-99 Director of Athletic Improvement North Carolina State 18 1990-94 Athletic Improvement Coordinator North Carolina State 1986-90 Athletic Improvement Coach North Carolina State

COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 1999 ACC Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)

PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • David Tyree, Syracuse, New York Giants, 2007 Super Bowl champion and 2005 Pro Bowl selection • , Syracuse, 2002 NFL fi rst-round draft choice by Indianapolis; Three-time Pro Bowl selection; Two-time All-Pro; 2002 National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA) All-American • Will Allen, Syracuse, 2001 NFL fi rst-round draft choice by the New York Giants and is now with the Miami Dolphins • Morlon Greenwood, Syracuse, 2001 NFL third-round draft choice (Miami) and is now with Houston; 2002 National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA) All-American • Anthony Smith, Syracuse, 2006 NFL third-round draft choice by the Pittsburgh Steelers • , Josh Thomas, Ryan LaCasse, Syracuse, Indianapolis Colts • Torry Holt, North Carolina State, NFL fi rst-round draft choice, St. Louis Rams Ninth year at Syracuse • Haywood Jeffries, North Carolina State, NFL fi rst-round draft choice, Houston Oilers • Joe Milinichik, North Carolina State, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, San Diego Chargers A 1987 graduate of North Carolina • Dewayne Washington, North Carolina State, NFL fi rst-round draft pick, Minnesota Vikings, State University Pittsburgh Steelers, Jacksonville Jaguars

CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, Syracuse • 1992 Peach Bowl, North Carolina State • 2001 Insight.com Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1990 All-American Bowl Champions, NC State • 1998 Micron PC Bowl, North Carolina State • 1989 Copper Bowl, North Carolina State • 1995 Peach Bowl, Champions, NC State • 1988 Peach Bowl Champions, NC State • 1994 Hall of Fame Bowl, NC State • 1986 Peach Bowl, North Carolina State • 1992 Gator Bowl, North Carolina State PERSONAL • Born July 24, 1962, in Raleigh, North Carolina • He and his wife, Kelly, reside in Syracuse. They have three children: Jessica, Connor and Carson. EDUCATION • Graduate of Wake Academy in Raleigh, N.C., 1979 • North Carolina State (recreation resources administration), 1987 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 HAL LUTHER, DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING S

COACHING EXPERIENCE 2007-present DIRECTOR OF STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SYRACUSE 2000-2007 Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Syracuse 1998-2000 Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach North Carolina State 1996-97 Graduate Assistant Wisconsin-LaCrosse ORANGE PRIDE 1996 Student Assistant Coach Western Michigan PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS 19 • Four-year letter winner at Springfi eld College PROMINENT PLAYERS COACHED • David Tyree, Syracuse, New York Giants, 2007 Super Bowl champion and 2005 Pro Bowl selection • Dwight Freeney, Syracuse, 2002 NFL fi rst-round draft choice by Indianapolis; Three-time Pro Bowl selection; Two-time All-Pro; 2002 National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA) All-American • Will Allen, Syracuse, 2001 NFL fi rst-round draft choice by the New York Giants and is now with the Miami Dolphins • Morlon Greenwood, Syracuse, 2001 NFL third-round draft choice (Miami) and is now with Houston; 2002 National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA) All-American • Anthony Smith, Syracuse, 2006 NFL third-round draft choice by the Pittsburgh Steelers • James Mungro, Josh Thomas, Ryan LaCasse, Syracuse, Indianapolis Colts CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, Syracuse • 2004 BIG EAST Conference co-Champions, Syracuse Ninth year at Syracuse • 2001 Insight.com Bowl Champions, Syracuse A 1996 graduate of Springfi eld College PERSONAL • Born March 24, 1974, in Dolgeville, New York • He resides in Syracuse, with his wife, Kristin. EDUCATION • Graduate of Dolgeville Central School, Dolgeville, N.Y., 1992 • Springfi eld College (health and fi tness), 1996 • University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse, Master’s degree (exercise physiology), 1997 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S SCOTT FREENEY, COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR FOOTBALL

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2002-present COORDINATOR OF ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR FOOTBALL SYRACUSE 1999-02 Wide Receivers coach/ Life Skills Coordinator St. Cloud State 1997-99 Graduate Assistant Coach (offense) Purdue ORANGE PRIDE

20 PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS • SU won 2003, 2006 and 2007 AFCA Academic Achievement honorable mention honors PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Four-year letter winner and starter at linebacker and defensive tackle for the Orange CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A COACH • 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, Syracuse • 2004 BIG EAST Conference co-Champions, Syracuse • 1999 Outback Bowl, Purdue • 1998 Alamo Bowl Champions, Purdue • 1997 Alamo Bowl Champions, Purdue CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PLAYER Seventh year at Syracuse • 1996 Champions, Syracuse A graduate of Syracuse University (1997) • 1996 Gator Bowl Champions, Syracuse and (1999, MA) • 1992 Fiesta Bowl Champions, Syracuse PERSONAL • Born April 29, 1973, in Athens, Georgia • Guardian for brother, Michquan Stallings EDUCATION • Graduate of Clark Central High School in Athens, Ga., 1992 • Syracuse (physical education), 1997; Purdue, Master’s degree (higher administration), 1999 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 ERIK KUNTTU, VIDEO COORDINATOR S

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1994-present VIDEO COORDINATOR SYRACUSE 1990-94 Assistant Video Director Buffalo Bills ORANGE PRIDE

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS 21 • BIG EAST Conference Video Coordinator of the Year in 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2005 and 2006 • 2005 National Video Coordinator of the Year PLAYING ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Three-year letter winner at Canisius College • 1991 Special Teams Player of the Year CHAMPIONSHIPS AND BOWL GAMES AS A PROFESSIONAL • 2004 Champs Sports Bowl, Syracuse • 2004 BIG EAST Conference co-Champions, Syracuse • 2001 Insight.com Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1999 Music City Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1999 Orange Bowl, Syracuse 15th year at Syracuse • 1998 BIG EAST Conference Champions, Syracuse A 1992 graduate of Canisius College • 1997 Fiesta Bowl, Syracuse (communications) • 1997 BIG EAST Conference Champions, Syracuse • 1996 Liberty Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1996 BIG EAST Conference co-Champions, Syracuse • 1996 Gator Bowl Champions, Syracuse • 1994 Super Bowl, Buffalo Bills • 1993 Super Bowl, Buffalo Bills • 1992 Super Bowl, Buffalo Bills • 1991 Super Bowl, Buffalo Bills PERSONAL • Born January 28, 1969, in Buffalo, New York • He and his wife, Kristen, reside in Syracuse. They have three children: Kaija, Mason and Davin. EDUCATION • Graduate of Orchard Park High School in Orchard Park, N.Y., 1987 • Canisius College (communications), 1992 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL SUPPORT STAFF ORANGE PRIDE Dr. Daryl Gross Curt Bradley Stephen Butler Jamie Casullo 22 Director of Athletics Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant Graduate Assistant

Dominic DiDominico Sue Cornelius Edson Kyle Fetterly Tyrone Fisher Graduate Assistant Assistant Athletics Director Equipment Manager Graduate Assistant for Communications

Brendan Harrigan Katie Hartley Denny Kellington RJ Licata Graduate Assistant Offi ce Coordinator Assistant Athletic Assistant Video Trainer Coordinator

Pete Moore Mike Morrison Tim Neal Kim O’Connor Director of Athletic Assistant Director of Assistant Athletics Director Administrative Specialist Communications Athletic Communications for Sports Medicine for Football Operations

Kitty Pasqua Laurene Porillo Dan Saparano Jim Schlensker Assistant to the Head Administrative Specialist Graduate Assistant Assistant Equipment

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 Football Coach for Football Recruiting Manager 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S #23 DANIEL BAILEY #70 RYAN BARTHOLOMEW JUNIOR • RUNNING BACK • 5-7 • 167 SOPHOMORE • GUARD • 6-3 • 290 CENTREVILLE, VA. • CENTREVILLE HS MITCHELLVILLE, MD. • DEMATHA HS At SU: Enrolled in January 2005 and participated in At SU: Redshirted in 2006 … Member of 2007 Spring Spring practice … Moved to running back from wide Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … Freshman Year receiver prior to 2007 season … Redshirted in 2005 (2007): Played in two games, at Iowa and against … Sophomore Year (2007): Did not play in any Buffalo … High School: Ranked the No. 22 prospect games … Freshman Year (2006): Did not play in in the state of Maryland by Rivals.com … Rated the ORANGE PRIDE any games … High School: Two-time all-district and 29th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic by SuperPrep all-regional selection … 2003 All-Centreville Times and … As a senior, was the lead blocker for the DeMatha All-Fairfax Journal honoree … Rated the 47th-best offense, which gained more than 2,000 yards rushing running back in the country by Rivals.com … 2003 … Earned First Team Washington Catholic Athletic 23 PrepStar All-Atlantic Region selection … Rated the Conference honors … Named All-State in Maryland No. 22 prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com … Named … Selected to MDVarsity.com’s 2005 Dream Team to the 2003 Virginia Elite 25 list … Career stats: 2,150 rushing yards, 1,800 First Team … Went to the same high school as 2006 SU graduate and current receiving yards and 40 touchdowns … Rushed for 1,550 yards, had 700 Atlanta Falcon Quinn Ojinnaka and Orange newcomer Anthony Perkins, who receiving yards and 26 touchdowns as a senior … Team MVP as a senior … enrolled in January, 2006 … High school coach was Bill McGregor … Recruited Played for 2001 state championship team … Team captain as a junior and by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Ryan F. Bartholomew … Born senior … Four-year football letterwinner for coach Mike Skinner … Recruited March 21, 1988 in Maryland … Son of Valencia and Robert Bartholomew … by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Daniel Bailey … Born November Majoring in health and exercise science. 28, 1985 in Fairfax, Va. … Son of James and LeAnnette Bailey … One brother … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. #53 CHAD BATTLES #13 JOHN BARKER REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 6-3 • 224 SENIOR • KICKER/PUNTER • 5-8 • 155 NEWPORT NEWS, VA. • HERITAGE HS AVON, MASS. • XAVERIAN BROTHERS HS At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Ranked the 49th-best outside linebacker by ESPN.com … Two letters … One of six true freshmen to play At SU: Named to the All-Peninsula First Team after recording in 2005 … Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 58 tackles and fi ve sacks in limited action due to 2005 season and earned a scholarship for the 2007 injury as a senior … As a junior, posted 75 tackles, 12 season … One of 34 players to Junior Year (2007): sacks and two interceptions, which were both returned participate in all 12 games … Against Washington, for touchdowns, and earned second-team All-Peninsula punted twice for a career-best 112 yards, including accolades … High school coach: Jason Robinson … one inside the 20 … Against Illinois, had one punt Also a member of the and track teams … for 34 yards … Against Buffalo, boomed a 71-yard Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: punt, a mark that is tied for third longest in school Chad Avery Battles … Born December 22, 1988 in history … Played as a Sophomore Year (2006): New Orleans, La. … Son of Stanley and Linda Battles … One brother and two reserve wide receiver at South Florida … Freshman sisters … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. Year (2005): Connected on 8-of-12 field goals … Hit his first collegiate field goal attempt, a 27-yarder, against Virginia … Made a career-high three field goals, including a career-long 45-yarder, against Rutgers … Hit a 32- yard field goal at Pittsburgh … Converted field goals against Cincinnati and at Notre Dame … Hit a 33-yarder in the season finale at Louisville … High #77 TUCKER BAUMBACH School: Played three years at Xaverian Brothers for coach Charlie Stevenson … Scored seven touchdowns as a wide receiver, intercepted five passes, and SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-5 • 307 went 5-for-8 on field goal attempts in his senior season … Played in the MIDDLETOWN, PA. • BISHOP MCDEVITT HS 2004 Shriners North-South All-Star Game … Named Catholic Conference MVP, At SU: One letter … Redshirted in 2006 … Freshman team MVP, Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team, Boston Globe All-Scholastic Year (2007): Played in 10 games, including his fi rst Team, and a Daily News Transcript All-Star in 2004 … 2003 Daily News career start against South Florida … High School: Transcript All-Star and a Catholic Conference All-Star … Personal: John- Ranked the 49th-best offensive tackle in the nation by Michael Barker … Born May 1, 1986 in Naples, Fla. … Son of Cheryl Kipp and ESPN.com … Blocked for running back LeSean McCoy, John Barker … Two sisters and one brother … Majoring in child and family who was the ninth-rated running back in the country studies. by SuperPrep … High school coach was Jeff Weachter BARKER’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS … Recruited by former assistant coach Bob Wylie … Personal: Aaron M. Baumbach … Born March 10, FG-FGA Long PAT-Att. Points 1988 in Harrisburg, Pa. … Son of Larry Baumbach and 2005 8-12 45 0-0 0 Judith Banks-Baumbach … Two sisters … Majoring in 2006 0- 0 0 0-0 0 2007 0- 0 0 0-0 0 communications and rhetorical studies. Totals 8-12 45 0-0 0 Punts Yards Average Long I-20 TB 2007 4 217 54.2 71 3 1

Field Goals Made 3 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Attempted 4 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Longest 45 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Punts Number 2 vs. Washington, 2007 Yards 112 vs. Washington, 2007 Average 71.0 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Long 71 vs. Buffalo, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE BRINKLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long #22 CURTIS BRINKLEY 2005 7 26 3.7 0 11 2006 139 571 4.1 2 26 SENIOR • RUNNING BACK • 5-9 • 203 2007 111 371 3.3 2 29 PHILADELPHIA, PA. • WEST CATHOLIC HS Totals 257 968 3.8 4 29 At SU: Three letters … Ranks 10th in Syracuse history Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long with 38 kick returns and 11th with 802 kick return 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 10 91 9.1 1 20 yards … One of six true freshmen to play in 2005 … ORANGE PRIDE 2007 9 149 16.6 0 62 Member of the 2006 Spring Athletic Director’s Honor Totals 19 240 12.6 1 62 Roll … Junior Year (2007): Led SU in rushing with Rushing Yards 108 vs. Miami (OH), 2006 371 yards on 111 carries … Started the first eight Carries 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 24 games at running back before suffering a broken leg Longest 26 vs. Miami (OH), 2006 against Buffalo … Against Washington, had six carries Touchdowns 1 vs. Miami (OH), Connecticut, 2006 for four yards and a career-high four receptions for 63 vs. West Virginia, Rutgers, 2007 yards … At Iowa, rushed for a team-high 36 yards on Kickoff Returns Yards 91 vs. West Virginia, 2006 Returns 4 vs. Notre Dame, 2005; West Virginia, 2006 12 carries including runs of nine, seven and 14 yards Longest 48 vs. Rutgers, 2005 in the fourth quarter … Against Illinois, led the team with a career-best 89 Receiving Yards 89 vs. Illiniois, 2007 receiving yards on a career-high tying four catches, and carried the ball 18 Receptions 4 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, Illinois, 2007 times for 54 yards … At Louisville, had 23 carries for 53 yards … At Miami Longest 62 vs. Illinois, 2007 (OH), gained 36 yards on 12 attempts … Against West Virginia, had 18 yards Touchdowns 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 rushing and his first touchdown of the season … Against Rutgers, rushed for 98 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown … Against Buffalo, rushed for 40 #17 A.J. BROWN yards on six attempts before suffering a broken leg in the second quarter … SENIOR • FREE SAFETY • 6-0 • 201 Sophomore Year (2006): His 448 kick return yards ranks third all-time by a sophomore … Ranked 66th in the nation with a 21.3 kickoff return average … BEALTON, VA. • LIBERTY HS One of 13 players to start all 12 games and one of 40 to play in every game At SU: Three letters … Redshirted in 2004 … Member … At Wake Forest, had eight carries for 49 yards and returned two kickoffs for of the 2004 Fall, 2006 Fall and 2007 Fall Athletic 37 yards … Against Iowa, gained 68 yards on 15 carries, had two receptions Director’s Honor Roll … 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic for 11 yards and returned one kickoff for 17 yards … At Illinois, had 18 Team selection … Junior Year (2007): One of 34 carries for 69 yards and returned one kickoff for 21 yards … Against Miami players to play in every game in 2007, including five (OH), rushed 15 times for a career-best 108 yards and one touchdown … He starts … Against Washington, finished with eight recorded a career-long 26-yard run and also returned one kickoff for 18 yards tackles, tying a career high with six solo … At Iowa, … Against Wyoming, had 11 carries for 32 yards and had two kick returns had six tackles … Against Illinois, finished with seven for 59 yards … Against Pittsburgh, gained 83 all-purpose yards, including stops … At Louisville, registered two solo tackles 27 yards on seven rushes, 13 yards on two receptions and 43 yards on two and intercepted the fourth pass of his career … At kick returns … At West Virginia, rushed 10 times for 30 yards and returned a Miami (OH), made four tackles and intercepted a pass season-high four kicks for 91 yards … Against Louisville, caught a career-high … Against Buffalo, recorded one tackle … At Pittsburgh, had two tackles … four passes for 49 yards and gained 128 all-purpose yards … At Cincinnati, At Connecticut, made one stop … Against Cincinnati, tied for the team-lead had one carry for two yards … At South Florida, rushed 12 times for 35 with seven total tackles … Sophomore Year (2006): One of 40 players to yards and returned two kickoffs for 47 yards … Against Connecticut, opened participate in every game and made his first career start at West Virginia … the scoring with a one-yard touchdown run and caught the game-winning Againt Iowa, had his first career interception … At Illinois, had one tackle touchdown pass, an 18-yard reception, in the fourth quarter and gained 68 and an interception … Against Miami (OH), recorded two tackles and broke yards on a career-high 19 carries … At Rutgers, rushed 12 times for 53 yards up a pass … At West Virginia, recorded five tackles in his first career start and returned two kickoffs for 39 yards … Freshman Year (2005): Played in … Against Louisville, posted a career-high 10 tackles and forced a fumble eight games … Had seven rushes for 26 yards … Was a primary kick returner, … At South Florida, had one tackle and intercepted his third pass of the returning 17 kicks for a total of 354 yards, an average of 20.8 yards per season … Against Connecticut, had two tackles … Freshman Year (2005): return … Against Buffalo, returned the first kick of his career for a gain of 18 Played in nine games … High School: 2003 PrepStar All-American … 2003 yards and had two rushes for 17 yards … Against Virginia, returned one kick First-team all-state and Washington Post All-Metro selection … Rated the for 25 yards … At Florida State, returned three kickoffs for 45 yards … At No. 23 prospect in Virginia by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 24 prospect in the Connecticut, had three kick returns for a total of 62 yards … Against South state by Rivals.com … Rushed for more than 1,230 yards and 20 touchdowns Florida, carried the ball five times for nine yards and returned two kicks for and recorded 67 tackles and six interceptions, and broke up 13 passes as a 52 yards … At Notre Dame, returned four kicks for a total of 66 yards … senior … Had eight interceptions in his career, including four returned for High School: Rated No. 20 prep school prospect for 2005 by Rivals.com … touchdowns … Led 11-1 Liberty team that yielded just six points and 101 2003 PrepStar All-American … 2003 Pennsylvania Class AAAA Offensive Player total ypg in 2003 … High school coach was Tommy Buzzo … Recruited by of the Year … Ranked the 12th-best running back in the nation by Rivals. assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Anthony Jamar Brown … Born com … Rated No. 64 among prospects in the Atlantic East region and No. September 13, 1985 in Warrenton, Va. … Son of Ann Jackson and Anthony 39 among prospects in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com … 2003 all-city selection Brown … One sister … Majoring in information management and technology. … Recorded 7,429 rushing yards and 85 touchdowns in his career, the most in Philadelphia prep school history, breaking previous record set by Kevin A.J. BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Jones (Detroit Lions) … Set Philadelphia career records with 1,007 carries Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds and five 300-yard rushing games … Also set Philadelphia records with 2,813 2006 11 11 22 0.0-0 3 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds yards in his senior season, 399 yards in a single game and 216 average yards 2007 24 14 38 1.5-3 2 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds per game in 2003 … High school coach was Brian Fluck … Originally signed Totals 35 25 60 1.5-3 5 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds with Syracuse in February 2004 but attended Hargarve Military Academy … Tackles Solo 6 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, 2007 Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Curtis L. Brinkley … Assist 4 vs. Louisville, 2006; Iowa, 2007 Born September 20, 1985 in Philadelphia, Pa. … Son of Curtis Brinkley and Total 10 vs. Louisville, 2006 Tawanda Cason, and grandson of Margie Cason … Majoring in communications TFL-Yds 1.0/2 vs. Illinois, 2007 and rhetorical studies. Interceptions 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois, South Florida, 2006; vs. Louisville, Miami (OH), 2007 INT Return Yds 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006; Louisville, 2007 Forced 1 vs. Louisville, 2006; Illinois, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S Iowa, had fi ve carries for fi ve yards … At Illinois, had 18 rushes for 63 yards #89 ROLAND BURKE … Against Miami (OH), gained 71 yards on 11 carries … Against Wyoming, SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-5 • 267 earned BIG EAST Honor Roll recognition after scoring four touchdowns in a double overtime win … Had 20 carries and gained a career-best 129 yards … CICERO, N.Y. • BISHOP GRIMES HS/SUNY BROCKPORT His four touchdowns and 24 points tied for the most by a BIG EAST player in At SU: Joined the team as a walk-on at the beginning of 2006 … He rushed for all of SU’s 50 yards and two touchdowns in overtime the 2007 season … Junior Year (2007): Did not play and he became the sixth player in school history to rush for four touchdowns in any games … High School: Played tight end and in a single game … His 129 rushing yards are the most in school history defensive end for coach Michael Libertone as a sophomore by a true freshman in a single game (94 yards, Damien Rhodes, 2003) … and senior … Also lettered in basketball as a junior and Against Pittsburgh, gained 57 yards on 16 carries and caught two passes ORANGE PRIDE senior … Personal: Roland John Burke … Born April 25, for 22 yards … At West Virginia, carried 13 times for 58 yards and had 1987 in Syracuse, N.Y. … Son of Roland and LuAnn Burke one reception for four yards … Against Louisville, gained 13 yards on nine … two sisters … Majoring in computer science. carries … At Cincinnati, rushed a career-high 21 times, gaining 85 yards, and caught two passes for nine yards … At South Florida, had 12 carries for 86 25 yards, including a season-long 47-yard run … Against Connecticut, gained 115 yards on 16 carries and caught two passes for 12 yards … At Rutgers, #46 PARKER CANTEY rushed nine times for 25 yards and caught one pass for two yards … High SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-3 • 218 School: SuperPrep All-American … Ranked the No. 29 prospect in Ohio and 55th-best running back in the country by Rivals.com … Ranked the 25th- BROOKLYN, N.Y. • SOUTH SHORE HS best running back in the nation and 29th-best prospect in the Midwest by At SU: One letter … Redshirted in 2006 … Freshman Year SuperPrep … Earned 2005 Ohio Mr. Football honors … Named Sports Person (2007): Played in 11 games, including two starts … 2007 of the Year by the Dapper Dan Sports Club of Akron … Unanimous choice for Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Team selection … At The Plain Dealer’s Offensive Player of the Year in Summit, Medina, and Portage Iowa, had one solo tackle … At Louisville, had a career counties … As a senior, led the state of Ohio with 2,788 rushing yards and high three solo stops … Against West Virginia, had two 49 touchdowns … In two seasons at Copley, he ran for 5,291 yards and 77 solo stops … Against Rutgers, made two solo tackles … touchdowns on 619 carries, an average of 8.55 yards per rush for coach was Against Buffalo, registered one tackle … At Pittsburgh, Dan Boarman … Recruited by former assistant coach Steve Russ … Personal: made his fi rst collegiate start and set a then-career high Delone M. Carter … Born June 22, 1987 in Akron, Ohio … Son of Robert White with six tackles … At Connecticut, set career-highs with and April Carter-White … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. four solo stops and nine total tackles in his second start … Against Cincinnati, had one solo tackle … High School: CARTER’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Rated the 28th-best outside linebacker in the country by ESPN.com … Ranked the Carries Yards Avg. TD Long No. 8 prospect in New York by Rivals.com and SuperPrep … PrepStar All-Region 2006 156 713 4.6 4 47 … 2005 Class AA all-state selection … 2005 Brooklyn Player of the Year, Heisman Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long All-Star and fi rst-team all-city … Played in 2006 Governor’s Bowl for the New York 2006 9 46 5.1 0 15 team … As captain, scored 16 touchdowns, recorded 45 tackles, six sacks and had Rushing Yards 129 vs. Wyoming, 2006 two fumble recoveries for touchdowns as a senior … Also, rushed for 223 yards on Carries 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 22 carries and scored six touchdowns, and caught 28 passes for 468 yards and had Longest 47 vs. South Florida, 2006 fi ve touchdowns, and returned two punts and one kickoff a for touchdown … Scored Touchdowns 4 vs. Wyoming, 2006 28 touchdowns, recorded 123 tackles, 25 sacks in high school. Also, ran for 695 on Receiving Yards 22 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Receptions 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Connecticut, 2006 40 carries and had 65 receptions for 1,025 yards … High school coach was Thomas Salvoto … Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: Parker Cantey … Born August 10, 1987 in Brooklyn, N.Y. … Son of Anna and Ray Cantey … Three brothers and three sisters … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. CANTEY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS #8 CODY CATALINA Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 16 11 27 1.0-1 0 0.0 0 0 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 6-3 • 221 Totals 16 11 27 1.0-1 0 0.0 0 0 RUFFS DALE, PA. • GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS Tackles Solo 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … 2007 Fall Athletic Assist 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Director’s Honor Roll … High School: Rated the 19th- Total 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 best pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com … Ranked TFL-Yds 1.0/1 vs. West Virginia, 2007 the No. 24 prospect in the state of Pennsylvania by Rivals.com … Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar All-East accolades … Completed 61-of-103 passes for 893 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE yards, rushed for 253 yards on 60 carries and scored 10 touchdowns in 2006 … Earned all-conference #3 DELONE CARTER accolades as a senior … Named to the 2005 All- SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 5-10 • 214 Pennsylvania Football News Second Team … Set school COPLEY, OHIO • COPLEY SENIOR HS records with 193 career pass completions and 2,884 career pass yards … Posted nine career interceptions and 93 career tackles At SU: One letter … One of four true freshmen to on defense … High school teammate of Syracuse safety Max Suter … High play in 2006 … Dislocated his hip during 2007 Spring school coach: Bill “Muzzy” Colosimo … Played two seasons on the baseball practice and missed all of 2007 season … Freshman team, earning all-conference accolades as a catcher in 2004 … Recruited Year (2006): Sporting News Freshman All-American by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Cody Travis Catalina … Born and Freshman All-BIG EAST selection … His 713 September 12, 1988 in Mount Pleasant, Pa. … Son of Ron and Becky Catalina yards, on 156 carries, ranks second in school history … One sister … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. for rushing yards by a freshman (Joe Morris, 1,001 rushing yards in 1978) … The first freshman to lead Syracuse in rushing since Morris in 1978 … Averaged 59.4 rushing yards per game, the 11th-best mark by a freshman in the NCAA and the fifth-highest by a true freshman … One of 40 players to play in all 12 games … At Wake Forest, had fi ve carries for nine yards in his fi rst collegiate game … Against SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #83 CHAZ CERVINO #34 PAUL CHIARA REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10 • 180 SENIOR • SAFETY • 5-11 • 205 WAYNE, N.J. • DEPAUL CATHOLIC HS MOUNTAIN LAKES, N.J. • MOUNTAIN LAKES HS At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Velocity/ At SU: Three letters … Moved to safety from running PrepStar All-American … Named 2007 back prior to 2008 Spring practice … Member of All-State First Team as a utility player … Named Star the 2005 Fall, 2007 Spring and 2007 Fall Athletic Ledger Passaic County Player of the Year accolades … Director’s Honor Roll … 2005 and 2007 BIG EAST Earned fi rst-team All-Non-Public and All-Passaic on All-Academic Team selection … Redshirted in 2004 ORANGE PRIDE offense … Passed for 1,270 yards and 15 touchdowns, … Junior Year (2007): One of 34 players to play in rushed for 1,003 yards and 13 touchdowns and every game … Against Washington, caught one pass recorded 73 tackles on defense as a senior … Passed for three yards … At Iowa, made one special teams 26 for 5,617 yards and 61 touchdowns and rushed for tackle … Against Illinois, had one catch for six yards, 2,162 yards and 30 touchdowns during his career … one rush for one yard and two solo tackles … At Selected to the East Meets West All-American Game as Miami (OH), had one solo tackle … Against Rutgers a wide receiver … Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic … and West Virginia, caught one pass for four yards … Against Buffalo, played High school coach: John McKenna … Recruited by assistant coach Desmond fullback for the injured Tony Fiammetta … At Pittsburgh, caught one pass for Robinson … Personal: Chaz Cervino … Born June 13, 1988 in Wayne, N.J. … 15 yards, rushed one time for eight yards and added one special teams tackle Son of Robert and Maria Cervino … One brother … Majoring in communications … Against South Florida, had one carry for three yards … At Connecticut, set and rhetorical studies. career highs in rushing attempts (9), rushing yards (55) and receiving yards (37), matched a career-best with three receptions and had one special teams tackle … Against Cincinnati, tied a career-high with nine carries, finishing #64 COREY CHAVERS with 30 yards and one touchdown and had three catches for 36 yards … SENIOR • OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-5 • 295 Sophomore Year (2006): One of 40 players to participate in all 12 games … At Wake Forest, had six carries for 26 yards and caught one pass … Against JAMESVILLE, N.Y. • JAMESVILLE-DEWITT HS Iowa, had five carries for one yard and made one tackle … At Illinois, gained At SU: Two letters … Moved from left to right tackle three yards on one rush … Against Miami (OH), had one carry for 15 yards prior to 2008 Spring practice … Redshirted in 2004 … Against Pittsburgh, caught two passes for 16 yards … At West Virginia, … Junior Year (2007): Started 10 games at left gained seven yards on one carry … Against Louisville, caught one pass for tackle … Sophomore Year (2006): Started all eight six yards … At Cincinnati, had one tackle … At South Florida, had two games he played … Freshman Year (2005): Did not receptions for 22 yards and two carries for two yards … At Rutgers, caught play in any games … High School: First-team 2003 two passes for nine yards and had one carry for five yards … Freshman Year All-State Class A and first-team All-Central New York (2005): One of 36 players to see action in all 11 games … Had 94 yards … 2003 All-East Region selection by PrepStar … rushing and one touchdown on 16 carries for an average of 5.9 yards per carry Rated the No. 14 prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Had four receptions for 30 yards … Against Buffalo, had five carries for 29 …High school coach was Dennis Schahczenski … yards … At Pittsburgh, had first career reception for a gain of three yards … Member of basketball team that won the 2004 Class Against South Florida, rushed the ball twice for 23 yards, including a career- A New York State Federation Championship and 2004 Public Schools Boys long 21-yard burst … At Notre Dame, carried the ball once for four yards … Basketball Championship and a teammate of current Syracuse basketball guard At Louisville, led the team with 38 yards rushing, including his first career Andy Rautins … Recruited by former associate head coach George DeLeone … touchdown to go along with three receptions for 27 yards … High School: Personal: Corey A. Chavers … Born March 18, 1986 in Syracuse, N.Y. … Son 2003 second-team all-state … 2003 PrepStar All-Region selection … Recorded of Tim and Patricia Chavers … Majoring in child and family studies. 3,765 rushing yards, 71 touchdowns and averaged 10.2 yards per carry … Ran for 1,785 yards and 35 touchdowns as a junior … High school coach was Doug Wilkins … Recruited by former associate head coach George DeLeone … Personal: Paul W. Chiara … Born June 27, 1985 in New Jersey… Son of #84 VAN CHEW Gerard and Cathy Chiara … One brother and two sisters … Sister, Catherine, FRESHMAN • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-1 • 165 played field hockey at Drexel … Dual major in geology and finance. CENTREVILLE, VA. • CENTERVILLE HS CHIARA’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS At SU: Enrolled in January 2008 and will participate Carries Yards Avg. TD Long in Spring practice … High School: Earned All- 2005 16 94 5.9 1 24 Concorde District First Team accolades in 2005 and 2006 17 59 3.5 0 15 2007 21 95 4.5 1 22 2006 …Rushed for 338 yards and four touchdowns Totals 54 248 4.6 2 24 on 67 carries, completed 48-of-80 passes for 640 yards and 14 touchdowns and 26 passes for 269 and Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 4 30 7.5 0 13 two touchdowns as a senior … Set school single- 2006 10 69 6.9 0 11 game records with 15 receptions and fi ve passing 2007 12 93 7.8 0 20 touchdowns … High school coach: Mike Skinner … Totals 26 192 7.4 0 20 Earned three letters in basketball and one in track & fi eld … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Rushing Yards 55 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Carries 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Personal: Vanzago Lamont Chew … Born on October 4, 1988 in Fairfax, Va. … Longest 24 vs. Louisville, 2005 Son of Vanzogo Reynolds and Vicki Chew-Reynolds … Two brothers … Cousin Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2005; Cincinnati, 2007 of Syracuse junior running back Daniel Bailey … Majoring in communications Receiving Yards 37 vs. Connecticut, 2007 and rhetorical studies. Receptions 3 vs. Louisville, 2005; Connecticut, Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Illinois, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Rutgers & South Florida, 2005; Iowa, Pitt, 2006; vs. West Virginia, Connecticut, 2007 Total 2 vs. Illinois, West Virginia, 2007 Punt Returns Number 2 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Yards 1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S #28 AVERIN COLLIER #7 DONTE DAVIS FRESHMAN • RUNNING BACK • 5-10 • 200 SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-0 • 173 ROCHESTER, N.Y. • CHURCHVILLE-CHILI HS CHANTILLY, VA. • WESTFIELD HS At SU: Enrolled in January 2008 and will participate At SU: One letter … One of four true freshmen to in Spring practice … High School: Earned high school play in 2006 … Sophomore Year (2007): Granted diploma in three and one half years and enrolled at a medical hardship waiver after a hand injury Syracuse … 2007 SuperPrep All-American … 2007 Prep sidelined him two games into the season … Played Star Top 135 Dream Team selection … Rated as the in one game, at Iowa … Freshman Year (2006): ORANGE PRIDE 24th-best athlete by Rivals.com … Rated top prospect Played in nine games, including two starts … Made in New York by Rivals.com and 21st-best in the East by his collegiate debut at Illinois … Against Miami (OH), Scout.com … Ranked the 12th-best running back by had two receptions for 10 yards in first career start … Scout.com … Selected to the Rochester Democrat and Against Pittsburgh, caught five passes for 53 yards … 27 Chronicle All-Greater Rochester Team … 2007 Football Against Louisville, had one reception for two yards … NYSSWA All-State Class AA First-Team Offense selection At Cincinnati, caught one pass for 19 yards … High … Monroe County All-Star … As a senior, registered 1,170 rushing yards and School: Ranked the No. 32 prospect in Virginia by the Roanoke Times … All- 15 touchdowns on 95 carries … Named Rochester area 2006 Player of the AAA Concorde District as a senior … Caught four passes for 91 yards and a Year after gaining 1,547 yards on 193 carries and scoring 20 touchdowns … touchdown in the Division 6 Northern Regional Championship … Transferred High school coach: Paul Dick … Recruited assistant coach Scott Spencer … to Westfield from Chantilly as a senior and played for coach Tom Verbanic … Personal: Averin D. Collier … Born April 7, 1990 in Rochester, N.Y. … Son Team captain for the Westfield team that won the 2005 District Championship of Kevin Collier and Angela Williams … Brother, Kevin, plays football at the and finished the season with a 10-2 record … Earned first-team all-region University of Pittsburgh … Majoring in communication and rhetorical studies. and all-district honors as a senior … Also played basketball while at Chantilly Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Donte Jarrell Davis … Born March 29, 1988, in Augusta, Ga. … Son of Darrell Davis and VeVe Davis #4 CAMERON DANTLEY … One brother … Dual major in sociology and communications and rhetorical SENIOR • QUARTERBACK • 6-1 • 218 studies. SILVER SPRING, MD. • ST. ALBANS HS/ DONTE DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long PHILLIPS EXETER ACADEMY 2006 9 84 9.3 0 26 At SU: One letter … Made the team as a walk-on in 2007 0 0 0.0 0 0 2005 and earned a scholarship for the 2007 season … Totals 9 84 9.3 0 26 Junior Year (2007): Played in eight games, including Receiving Yards 53 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 his first career start against South Florida … Against Receptions 5 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Illinois, completed 2-of-3 passes for 15 yards and Longest 26 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 threw his first touchdown pass, an eight-yard toss to tight end Jawad Nesheiwat … Against West Virginia, threw one pass for eight yards … At Pittsburgh, came off the bench at halftime and completed 15- #40 RYAN DONNELLY of-27 passes for 189 yards and a career-best two touchdowns, including a 56-yard touchdown strike to SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3 • 234 Taj Smith … Against South Florida, finished 21-of-38 for a career-high 276 EAST SYRACUSE, N.Y. • EAST SYRACUSE-MINOA HS yards … At Connecticut, completed 7-of-17 passes for 61 yards, including At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 a two-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams … Against season … Member of the 2006 Fall Athletic Director’s Cincinnati, completed 2-of-4 passes for nine yards … Sophomore Year Honor Roll … Junior Year (2007): Did not play in (2006): Did not play in any games … Freshman Year (2005): Did not play any games … Sophomore Year (2006): Did not play in any games … High School: Played four years at quarterback for St. Albans in any games … High School: First-team all-league … Threw for 2,850 yards and 28 touchdowns in his senior season … In his wide receiver in 2003 … 2004 Central New York career, threw for 7,400 yards and 72 touchdowns … Served as captain as a Lacrosse All-Star Team selection and second-team all- senior … Named IAC All-League as a junior … High school coach was Doug league defensive honoree for Section III champions Boswell … At Phillips Exeter Acadmy, a first team All-New England pick … … High school coach was Kevin DeParde … Ran Earned team MVP honors as a junior and senior and at Phillips Exeter Academy the 400 meters for the track team as a junior … for coach Bill Glennon … Personal: Cameron McGhee Dantley … Born August Personal: Ryan Michael Donnelly … Born August 20, 25, 1986 in Washington, D.C.… Son of Adrian and Diuitri Dantley … Father 1986 in Syracuse … Son of James and Pat Donnelly … Brother, James, played played in the NBA from 1972-1991 and retired when he was ninth on the all- golf at Le Moyne and sister, Kelly, played softball at Rochester … Majoring in time scoring list … Two sisters … Majoring in psychology. finance. DANTLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2007 48 90 .553 558 5 3 56 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 13 -1.8 -2.9 0 6 Passing Yards 276 vs. South Florida, 2007 Attempts 38 vs. South Florida, 2007 Completions 21 vs. South Florida, 2007 Long 56 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Touchdowns 2 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Interceptions 2 vs. South Florida, 2007 Rushing Yards 2 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES 2008 ALL-AMERICA AND OUTLAND TROPHY CANDIDATE 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE #75 RYAN DURAND #43 TONY FIAMMETTA SENIOR • GUARD • 6-5 • 303 SENIOR • FULLBACK • 6-1 • 239 LEOMINSTER, MA. • SAINT BERNARD’S PREP WALKERSVILLE, MD. • WALKERSVILLE HS At SU: Three letters … Redshirted in 2004 … 2007 At SU: Three letters … Redshirted in 2004 … Junior ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team Year (2007): Played in 11 games, including eight selection … Member of the Athletic Director’s Honor starts … Against Illinois, caught a career-best four ORANGE PRIDE Roll every semester … 2005, 2006 and 2007 BIG passes for 18 yards … At Louisville, made one catch EAST Academic All-Academic Team selection … Junior for 10 yards … Against West Virginia, had one Year (2007): Started at right guard in 11 games … catch for eight yards … Against Rutgers, had one 28 Against Rutgers, started at right guard but suffered reception for six yards … Against Buffalo, missed a sprained ankle in the second quarter … Against the game while recovering from a concussion … Buffalo, missed the game due to an ankle injury … At Pittsburgh, caught one pass for eight yards … Sophomore Year (2006): One of 13 players to start Against South Florida, rushed for three yards on one every game … Only offensive lineman to start every carry … At Connecticut, had one carry for four yards game at the same position (right guard) … Freshman Year (2005): Played in and one reception for four yards … Against Cincinnati, had three catches seven games and made the travel squad for all 12 contests … High School: for a career-best 21 yards, including a 15-yard catch in the fourth quarter Rated fifth on PrepStar’s top-10 list for offensive linemen in the East … … Sophomore Year (2006): One of 40 players to participate in every game PrepStar All-East Region selection in 2003 … Rated the top offensive lineman … At Wake Forest, gained 10 yards on two carries … Against Iowa, had four and fifth overall prospect in New England by Rivals.com … Rated the sixth- carries for one yard … Against Louisville, returned a kickoff for 16 yards … At best player in New England by SuperPrep … 2003 Worcester Telegram & Gazette Cincinnati, had two carries for four yards … Freshman Year (2005): Played First Team Defensive All-Star and Boston Globe All-Conference selection … in 10 games, primarily on special teams … High School: Rated the No. 25 Team captain as a junior and senior … Earned team MVP award as a freshman, prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep … 2003 PrepStar All-East defensive MVP as a sophomore, the Coaches Award as a junior and senior, and Region selection … Posted 499 yards and 12 touchdowns on 60 carries in the Lineman Award as a senior … Four-year football letterwinner for coach his career … Broke his left leg on the first play of the second game of the Joe Hickey … Three-year track and field letterwinner, specializing in the 2003 season … Rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries in shot put and discus … Recruited by former assistant coach Jerry Azzinaro … his only game as a senior … Team captain as a senior … Four-year football Personal: Ryan James Durand … Born November 17, 1985 in Worcester, Mass. letterwinner for coach Hal Grau … Competed on Walkersville’s wrestling team … Son of Stephen and Doreen Durand … One brother … Majoring in health as a junior in the 215-pound weight class … A four-year letterwinner on the and exercise science. lacrosse team as a midfielder … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Placido Anthony Fiammetta … Born August 22, 1986 in Hawaii … Son of Vince and Esther Fiammetta … One brother … Majoring in history. FIAMMETTA’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 8 15 1.9 0 7 2007 3 8 2.7 0 4 Totals 11 23 2.1 0 7

Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0 0 0 2006 0 0 0 0 0 2007 12 75 6.2 0 15 Totals 12 75 6.2 0 15

Rushing Yards 10 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Carries 4 vs. Iowa, 2006 Longest 7 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Kickoff Returns Yards 16 vs. Louisville, 2006 Returns 1 vs. Wyoming, Louisville, 2006 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE #91 BRANDON GILBEAUX #45 JAKE FLAHERTY JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3 • 276 SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 228 WASHINGTON, D.C. • DUNBAR HS At SU: Two letters … Redshirted in 2005 … WAKEFIELD, R.I. • SOUTH KINGSTOWN HS Sophomore Year (2007): One of nine players to At SU: Three letters … Redshirted in 2004 … 2007 start every game … Against Washington, tallied five ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic All-District Team solo tackles, including 1.0 for loss … At Iowa, he selection … Member of the 2004 Fall, 2005 Fall,

collected five tackles, including a career-best three ORANGE PRIDE 2006 Spring, 2006 Fall, 2007 Spring and 2007 Fall assists … Against Illinois, recorded two stops … At Athletic Director’s Honor Rolls … 2005, 2006 and Louisville, had three tackles, including 1.5 for loss 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection … Has … At Miami (OH) posted five tackles … Against played in all 37 games during his Syracuse career West Virginia, had three tackles … Against Rutgers, 29 … Junior Year (2007): One of nine players to start recorded seven tackles … Against Buffalo, collected every game … Finished 10th in the BIG EAST with 1.0 tackle for loss … At Pittsburgh, made a career- 7.9 tackles per game … Second on the team with high eight tackles, including his first sack of the season … At Connecticut, 95 tackles … Against Washington, had four tackles, had six tackles and blocked a PAT attempt … Against Cincinnati, tallied including two solo in his first-career start … At Iowa, totaled six tackles … four tackles including 1.0 for loss … Freshman Year (2006): Sporting News Against Illinois, tallied seven tackles, including three solo … At Louisville, Freshman All-BIG EAST selection … One of 40 players to participate in every posted a team-high 11 tackles, including eight solo stops and 1.5 for loss … game … At Wake Forest, had one tackle … Against Iowa, had two tackles At Miami (OH), totaled eight tackles … Against West Virginia, tallied nine … At Illinois, made two tackles … Against Miami (OH), had one tackle … tackles, including one for loss … Against Rutgers, totaled eight tackles … At Cincinnati, made four tackles … At South Florida, had one solo tackle … Against Buffalo, collected five tackles, including 1.0 for loss … At Pittsburgh, Against Connecticut, had three tackles, including one sack for a seven-yard led SU with 11 tackles, including 2.0 for loss and his first-career sack … loss … At Rutgers, posted a career-best six tackle … High School: Posted Against South Florida, collected seven tackles … At Connecticut, totaled 128 tackles, two touchdowns, and an interception as a senior … Team captain a career-best 15 tackles, including 1.0 for loss and his 100th career tackle as a senior … 2003 and 2004 DCIAA Champions … Good Samaritan Bowl West … Against Cincinnati, registered four tackles …Sophomore Year (2006): participant … All-DCIAA Second team selection … 2004 championship game One of 40 players to participate in all 12 games … Against Miami (OH), had MVP … High school coach was Craig Jeffries … Recruited by assistant coach three tackles … At South Florida, recorded one solo tackle … Freshman Year Chris White … Personal: Brandon Jared Gilbeaux … Born June 9, 1987 in (2005): One of 36 players to see action in all 11 games, playing primarily Washington, D.C. … Son of Reba Ann Hicks Gilbeaux and Craig Gilbeaux Sr. … on special teams … Against Buffalo, had one solo tackle … At Pittsburgh, Two sisters and one brother … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. recorded two solo tackles … At Notre Dame, posted two tackles … High School: Two-time all-state and all-division selection … 2003 U.S. Army GILBEAUX’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS High School All-American … Rated the 25th-best outside linebacker in the Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. country by Tom Lemming … Rated the No. 121 prospect in the country by 2006 11 10 21 2.5-12 0 1.5-11 0 0 SuperPrep … Rated the No. 10 prospect in New England by Rivals.com … 2007 29 20 49 6.0-19 0 1.0-8 0 0 Named defensive MVP at the 2003 Thanksgiving Day Game … Selected to the Totals 40 30 70 8.5-31 0 2.5-19 0 0 Rhode Island All-Star Football Team and played in the June 2004 game versus Tackles Solo 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Washington, 2007 Connecticut … Rhode Island Interscholastic League All-Academic selection Assist 6 vs. Connecticut, 2007 … A four-year starter at linebacker … Recorded a team-high 64 solo tackles Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Sacks/Yds 1.0/7 vs. Connecticut, 2006; 1.0/8 vs. Pitt, 2007 and 11.5 sacks, including a school-record five sacks in one game and had TFL/Yds 1.5/4 vs. Louisville, 2007 three fumble recoveries as a senior … Recorded 998 passing yards and six Blocked PAT 1 vs. Connecticut, 2007 touchdowns in 2003 … Rushed for 441 yards, six touchdowns and four two- point conversions as a senior … 2003 team MVP and team captain as a junior and senior … Four-year football letterwinner for coach Bruce Tardif … Also earned four letters in track and field … 2002 and 2003 Rhode Island state high jump champion (cleared 6’ 8” in 2003) … Posted a personal-best high #41 RYAN GILLUM jump of 6’ 8” … Earned two letters in basketball … Recruited by former REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • LINEBACKER • 5-11 • 220 assistant coach Jerry Azzinaro … Personal: James Douglas Flaherty … Born July 28, 1985 in Providence, R.I. … Son of Todd Flaherty and Joellen Golberg YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO • LIBERTY HS … Three brothers, Chad Flaherty, Norris Golberg and Eric Golberg … Norris At SU: Moved to linebacker from safety during 2007 Golberg plays football at SUNY Stony Brook … Father played linebacker at SU season … Redshirted in 2007 … High School: and lettered in 1969 … Uncle, Ted Kakas, was a captain on SU’s crew team Named to the SuperPrep Midwest Team … Ranked the and competed from 1961-64 … Aunt, Robin (Flaherty) Kakas, attended SU 53rd-best safety by Rivals.com … Rated the No. 31 from 1964-68 … Cousin, Tayah Flaherty, competed on the Orange women’s prospect in the state of Ohio by Rivals.com … Earned team during the 1995-96 season … Cousin, Chip Kakas, competed on All-Trumbull County accolades by the Tribune Chronicle the Wisconsin crew for four years (1995-98) and earned two letters … Cousin, … Recorded 66 tackles and two interceptions during Jessamy Flaherty, competed for the Wisconsin women’s openweight crew for his senior season … Earned all-county and all-league three years (1998-01) … Majoring in American studies. honors as a junior … High school coach: Jeff Whittaker … Three-time letterwinner in track … Recruited by FLAHERTY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS former assistant coach Steve Russ … Personal: Ryan L. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Gillum … Born on May 31, 1989 in Youngstown, Ohio … Son of Lisa Gillum … 2005 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0.0 0 0 Two brothers and three sisters … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. 2006 1 3 4 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 2007 45 50 95 6.5-26 0 1.0-6 0 0 Totals 49 55 104 7.0-27 0 1.0-6 0 0 Tackles Solo 8 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 10 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 15 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL-Yds 2.0-11 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Sacks 1.0-6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #30 VINCENZO GIRUZZI #52 OLLIE HANEY SENIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3 • 241 FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-3 • 288 UTICA, N.Y. • UTICA PROCTOR HS CLARK, N.J. • A.L. JOHNSON HS At SU: Three letters … Moved to defensive end from At SU: Moved to offensive line from the defensive line linebacker prior to 2008 Spring practice … Awarded a prior to 2008 Spring practice … Redshirted in 2007 sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA after missing the … High School: Named 2006 Northeast Regional Team 2004 season … Redshirted in 2003 … Member of the and rated the 21st-best prospect in New Jersey by 2006 Fall and 2007 Spring Athletic Director’s Honor SuperPrep … Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar All-East ORANGE PRIDE Roll … 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection and all-state accolades … Named to the All-Group … Junior Year (2007): One of 34 players to play in 2 and All-Union First Team … Posted 75 tackles, all 12 contests, including seven starts at linebacker 10.5 sacks and eight forced fumbles as a senior … 30 … Against Washington, made his first collegiate Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star start and tallied six tackles, including three solo… At Classic … High school coach: Gus Kalikas … Earned Iowa, recorded a career-best eight tackles, including all-state accolades in the shot put and competed in five solo … Against Illinois, totaled seven tackles, including four solo … At the discus … Recruited by assistant coach Desmond Robinson … Personal: Louisville, made four tackles, including one for a loss … At Miami (OH), had Oliver J. Haney … Born on April 1, 1989 in Rahway, N.J. … Son of Craig five tackles … Against West Virginia, saw limited action due to Syracuse’s five Haney … Father played football at Seton Hall in 1978 and 1979 … One defensive back set … Against Buffalo, registered five tackles, including 1.0 for brother and two sisters … Majoring in physical education. loss… At Pittsburgh, made one tackle while playing defensive end … Against South Florida, had three tackles … At Connecticut, recorded one tackle … Against Cincinnati, had one tackle … Sophomore Year (2006): One of 40 players to participate in all 12 games … Recorded one tackle against Miami #32 DOUG HOGUE (OH), at West Virginia, against Louisville and at Rutgers … Freshman Year SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-2 • 215 (2005): One of 36 players to see action in all 11 games, playing primarily on special teams … Against West Virginia, had one tackle … Against Buffalo, YONKERS, N.Y. • ROOSEVELT HS posted four tackles … At Florida State, had one tackle … Against South At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to Florida, recorded one tackle … High School: SuperPrep All-American and play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): Played in the No. 7 rated player in New York … PrepStar All-East Region selection … nine games, including four starts … Finished second Member of the New York State Class AA All-Star team … Four-year starter for on the team in rushing with 251 yards on 77 carries coach Jerry Fiorini … 2003 Governor’s Bowl New York team … Had 11 sacks, … Against Illinois, recorded his fi rst three rushing 55 tackles and 10 tackles for a loss as a senior … Caught eight passes and attempts, compiling 13 yards … Against West Virginia, rushed for 695 yards as a senior … Career statistics: 31 sacks, 152 tackles had eight rushes for 34 yards … Against Rutgers, ran and five forced fumbles … Team Defensive Player of the Year as a senior and the ball three times for 14 yards … Against Buffalo, the Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore … Team captain as a senior carried the ball a career-high 24 times for 83 yards … Lettered in basketball and track … Recruited by former assistant coach and his fi rst career touchdown, fi lling in for the David Walker … Personal: Vincenzo Giuseppe Giruzzi … Born April 10, 1985 injured Curtis Brinkley … At Pittsburgh, had 12 carries in Utica, N.Y. … Son of Jim and Anna Giruzzi … One brother … Father played for 10 yards … Against South Florida, rushed seven times for two yards … At football at Ithaca College from 1980-83 … Earned undergraduate degree in Connecticut, rushed 12 times for 65 yards … Against Cincinnati, had eight information management and technology … Pursuing a Master’s degree in carries for 30 yards and a career-long reception of 19 yards … High School: information management. Rated the 31st-best running back and the 58th-best prospect in the east by Scout.com … Ranked the fourth-best prospect in New York by Scout.com and GIRUZZI’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS the fi fth-best prospect by Rivals.com … Named to the Scout.com All-East Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Team … Earned Northeast Regional Team accolades and graded the sixth-best 2005 6 1 7 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar All-East 2006 3 1 4 0.0 0 0.0 0 0 and fi rst-team all-state accolades … Rushed for 589 yards and two touchdowns 2007 22 19 41 2.0-8 0 0.0 0 0 and posted 12.5 tackles per game in limited action due to injury as a senior Totals 31 21 52 2.0-8 0 0.0 0 0 … Ran for 2,052 yards and 14 touchdowns during his career … Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic … Played running back and Tackles Solo 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Washington, 2007 linebacker for coaches Tom Drago and Anthony Fiorelli … Recruited by Assist 6 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: Douglas K. Hogue … Born February Breakups 1 vs. Illinois, 2007 1, 1989 in Yonkers … Son of Douglas and Alicia Hogue … Three brothers and TFL-Yds. 1.0-5 vs. Louisville, 1.0-3 vs. Buffalo, 2007 two sisters … Both sisters, Deven (Albany) and Shannon (Delaware) played Division I basketball … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. HOGUE’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 77 251 3.3 1 20

Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 31 10.3 0 19 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 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE 2008 ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE #35 MIKE HOLMES #97 ARTHUR JONES SOPHOMORE • CORNERBACK • 5-11 • 185 JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-4 • 291 JACKSONVILLE, FLA. • MANDARIN HS ENDICOTT, N.Y. • UNION ENDICOTT HS At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to At SU: Two letters … Redshirted in 2005 … Junior play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): One of 34 Year (2007): 2007 ECAC All-Star … 2007 All-BIG players to play in all 12 games, including eight starts EAST Second Team selection … Started all 11 games ORANGE PRIDE … 2007 Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Team selection he played ... Ranked third on SU’s single-season … Against Washington, had one kick return for 27 tackle-for-loss list with 17.5 … Against Washington, yards … At Iowa, returned two kicks for 22 yards and had 1.0 tackles for loss… At Iowa, had a personal had one tackle … Against Illinois, tallied 42 yards on best nine tackles, including 2.5 for loss … Against 31 two kick returns and had six tackles in his fi rst start … Illinois, collected four tackles, including two for At Louisville, had four tackles, including three solo … loss … At Louisville, had two stops … At Miami At Miami (OH), recorded three tackles … Against West (OH), made seven tackles, including 3.0 for loss and Virginia, led the defense with a career-best 13 stops, one sack … Against West Virginia, registered three including eight solo, and returned three kickoffs for 118 yards, including a 64- tackles, including 1.0 for loss … Against Rutgers, tallied seven tackles, yard return … Against Rutgers, made eight tackles, including one for loss … including a career-high six solo stops and 1.0 for loss … Against Buffalo, had Against Buffalo, returned three kicks for 72 yards and had three tackles … At eight tackles, including a career-high 4.0 tackles … At Pittsburgh, posted Pittsburgh, made seven stops, including one for loss, and returned one kick for six stops, including 2.0 for loss … Against South Florida, tallied two tackles 19 yards …Against South Florida, had eight tackles … At Connecticut, had six before leaving the game with an ankle injury … At Connecticut, did not play tackles and returned two kicks for 52 yards … Against Cincinnati, posted fi ve due to injury … Against Cincinnati, had two stops, including 1.0 for loss … tackles … High School: Named third-team All-First Coast by the Jacksonville Freshman Year (2006): One of 40 players to participate in every game … Times Union … Voted District MVP as a senior … Rushed for 1,243 yards and At Wake Forest, had one tackle … Against Miami OH), recorded one tackle 13 touchdowns on 198 carries as a senior … Finished second at the 2005 … Against Pittsburgh, had one tackle … At West Virginia, registered two state championship in the 4x100-meter relay … High school coach: J.D. Hall tackles … At Cincinnati, had two tackles … At South Florida, registered a … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Michael Quinton career-high five tackles, all solo, and had his first career fumble recovery Holmes … Born on June 11, 1989 in Hagerstown, Md. … Son of Michael and … Against Connecticut, made two tackles … At Rutgers, had one tackle … Vera Holmes … Mother played basketball at the University of Memphis … One High School: Ranked No. 18 prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Played in sister … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. 2005 Governor’s Bowl (N.Y. vs. N.J. All-Star game) … Recorded 64 tackles, including six sacks, and one fumble recovery as a senior … Won Section HOLMES’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS IV championship in 2003 … High school coach was Bart Guccia … He was Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. also a heavyweight wrestler … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer 2007 40 24 64 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds … Personal: Arthur Willis Jones III … Born June 3, 1986 in Rochester, Kick Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long N.Y. … Son of Camille and Arthur Jones Jr. … two brothers … Majoring in 2007 14 352 25.1 0 64 communications and rhetorical studies. Tackles Solo 8 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Assist 5 vs. West Virginia, 2007 JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Total 13 vs. West Virignia, 2007 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. TFL-Yds. 1.0-1 vs. Rutgers, 1.0-2 vs. Pitt, 2007 2006 8 6 14 1.0- 5 0 0.5-4 0 1-0 yds Pass Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), South Florida, 2007 2007 32 19 51 17.5-43 0 1.0-4 0 0-0 yds Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 Totals 40 25 65 18.5-47 0 1.5-8 0 1-0 yds Yards 118 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Longest 64 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Assist 7 vs. Iowa, 2007 Total 9 vs. Iowa, 2007 #21 RYAN HOWARD Sack-Yds 1.0-4 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 SENIOR • CORNERBACK • 5-8 • 185 TFL-Yds 4.0-5 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Blocked Kicks 1 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 CARSON, CALIF. • BISHOP MONTGOMERY HS/LONG BEACH CITY CC Fumble Recoveries/Yds 1/0 vs. South Florida, 2006 At SU: One letter … Member of the 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … Junior Year (2007): Played in fi ve games … Against West Virginia, returned one kick for four yards … Against South Florida, returned three punts for 32 yards … Long Beach City: Earned 2006 all-state honors … Earned fi rst-team All-Mission Conference American Division accolades as a cornerback and second-team honors as a punt returner … Recorded 30 tackles, including 23 solo, three tackles for loss, four interceptions and returned 12 punts for 217 yards … Played two seasons for coach Jerry Jaso … Recruited by assistant coach Phil Earley … High School: Did not play football … Starting point guard for Bishop Montgomery, which advanced to the CFL Finals … Personal: Ryan Eugene Howard … Born on September 24, 1986 in Los Angeles … Son of Dwight and Tammi Howard … Two brothers … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. HOWARD’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 32 10.7 0 13 Punt Returns 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 32 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 13 vs. South Florida, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #90 JARED KIMMEL #11 LAVAR LOBDELL SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE END • 6-6 • 255 JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-3 • 210 HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. • HARPURSVILLE CENTRAL HS SYRACUSE, N.Y. • CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY At SU: One letter … Redshirted in 2006 … Freshman At SU: Two letters … One of six true freshmen to Year (2007): Played in four games before sustaining play in 2005, playing against West Virginia and a season-ending knee injury … Against Washington, Buffalo before an injury forced him to the sidelines had one solo stop … At Iowa, totaled two tackles … Granted a medical redshirt by the NCAA for the … Against Illinois, assisted on one tackle … At 2005 season … Sophomore Year (2007): One of 34 ORANGE PRIDE Louisville, recorded one solo stop before the knee players to play in every game … Against Washington, injury … High School: PrepStar All-Region … Ranked caught one pass for nine yards … At Iowa, had one the No. 13 prospect in New York by Rivals.com … Rated reception for 12-yards … At Miami (OH), had one 32 the 16th-best prospect in the state by SuperPrep … catch for 11 yards … Against Buffalo, caught one Recorded 60 tackles and 10 sacks as a senior to earn pass for 12 yards … At Pittsburgh, had one reception the team MVP award … Also played basketball … for six yards … Against South Florida, made a career- High school coach: Mike Curtis … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer high three catches for 36 yards … Freshman Year (2006): One of 40 players … Personal: Jared Patrick Kimmel … Born April 7, 1988 in Binghamton, N.Y. to participate in all 12 games … Against Iowa, caught two passes for 19 … Son of Robin and Jamie Kimmel … Father played football at Syracuse from yards … At Illinois, had one catch for 18 yards … Againt Wyoming, caught 1980-84 and recorded 20.5 career sacks, which ranks sixth on the SU record one pass for six yards … Against Connecticut, had a 25-yard reception … list … Two sisters … His uncle, Jerry, lettered for the Orange from 1982-85 … High School: Ranked seventh-best wide receiver in the nation and the No. Cousin, Shane, signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Orange in 2008 2 prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Ranked 18th-best wide receiver in … Majoring in information management and technology. the nation by Rivals.com… Ranked No. 3 prospect in New York by Rivals.com …Played in 2005 Governor’s Bowl (New York vs. New Jersey All-Star game) … KIMMEL’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tallied 38 receptions for 733 yards and 21 touchdowns as a senior … In 2003, Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. had 29 receptions for 556 yards and 15 touchdowns … Also tallied 29 tackles 2007 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0 1 0-0 and two interceptions … Two-time first-team All-Central New York … First- Tackles Solo 1 vs. Washington, Iowa, Louisville, 2007 team all-league … High school teammate of Orange safety Bruce Williams Assist 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois, 2007 for coach Joe Casamento … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Total 2 vs. Iowa, 2007 Personal: Lavar Dominique Lobdell … Born February 23, 1987 in Syracuse … Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Son of Ardreana Anderson and Mike and Cathy Lobdell … Three brothers and Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 three sisters … Majoring in sociology. LOBDELL’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS #2 DAVID LEGREE Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 5 68 13.6 0 25 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • QUARTERBACK • 6-4 • 214 2007 8 86 10.8 0 14 BROOKLYN, N.Y. • SOUTH SHORE HS Totals 13 154 11.9 0 25 At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Rated Receiving Yards 36 vs. South Florida, 2007 the 25th-best pro-style quarterback by Rivals.com … Receptions 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Ranked the sixth-best prospect in New York by Rivals. Longest 25 vs. Connecticut, 2006 com … Earned Northeast Regional Team accolades and graded the fourth-best prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar All-East accolades … Earned second-team all-state accolades as linebacker during his senior season … Completed 64- of-130 passes for 1,115 yards and fi ve touchdowns and rushed for 458 yards and three touchdowns as a senior … Named New York City Player of the Year after his junior season … Attended the same high school as Syracuse redshirt freshman linebacker Parker Cantey … Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic … High school coach: Thomas Salvato… Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: David Jabreal Legree … Born on October 7, 1989 in Brooklyn, N.Y. … Son of Jeff Legree and Donna Cyrus … Three brothers and two sisters … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology.

#57 MAX LEO JUNIOR • LONG SNAPPER • 5-11 • 210 CLAY, N.Y. • BISHOP GRIMES HS At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to 2007 Spring practice … Sophomore Year (2007): Did not play in any games … High School: Played running back, linebacker and long snapper for coach Bradly Keysor for four years … Team captain as a senior … Made the 2006 CNY All-Star game as a long snapper … High school coach was Bradley Keysor … Also earned four-year track & fi eld and three-year basketball participant … Personal: Maximilian Louis Enrico Leo … Born September 19, 1988 in Syracuse … Son of Robert and Catherine Leo … One sister and one brother … Majoring in pre-law. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S 2008 ALL-AMERICA AND RAY GUY AWARD CANDIDATE #33 BEN MALJOVEC #47 ROB LONG SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3 • 237 SOPHOMORE • PUNTER • 6-4 • 175 WARREN, PA. • WARREN AREA HS At SU: Three letters … Moved to tight end after DOWNINGTOWN, PA. • DOWNINGTOWN WEST HS playing linebacker in 2006 and 2007 … Began his At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to career as a free safety … Redshirted in 2004 … play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): 2007 All-BIG Member of the 2005 Spring, 2006 Fall, 2007 Spring EAST Second Team selection … 2007 Sporting News and 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … ORANGE PRIDE and College Sports Report Freshman All-American … One 2005, 2006 and 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic Team of 34 players to play in every game … Finished third selection … Junior Year (2007): Played in 10 on SU’s single-season punting yards list (3,139) and games, including six starts … Against Washington, punting attempts list (75) … Was second in the BIG had seven tackles, including four assists, in his first career start … At Iowa, collected four tackles 33 EAST with a 41.9 yards per punt average … Against … Against Illinois, played a limited role due to Washington, averaged 44.5 yards per punt, including the Syracuse five defensive back set … At Louisville, became the first SU one for 52 yards, in his collegiate debut… At Iowa, player since Terrell Lemon (vs. Wyoming, 2006) to recover two fumbles in averaged 42.6 yards per punt, including a 56-yard a game … At Miami (OH), posted a career-high 12 tackles, including seven boot… Against Illinois, punted fi ve times for 229 yards, including a 58-yard solo … Against Rutgers, recorded his third career interception and returned long… At Louisville, punted six times for 248 yards … At Miami (OH), punted it 52 yards, setting up SU’s first touchdown of the game and finished with eight times at a 41.4 yards per punt clip … Against West Virginia, had three three tackles, including one for loss … Missed games against Buffalo and punts for 131 yards, including a long of 56 yards … Against Rutgers, had Pittsburgh due to an injured knee suffered against Rutgers… Against South seven punts for 316 yards, including three inside the 20 … Against Buffalo, Florida, made one stop … At Connecticut, tallied two stops … Sophomore his two punts trapped the Bulls inside their own two-yard line and averaged Year (2006): One of 40 players to participate in every game … At Wake 36.5 yards per punt … At Pittsburgh, punted a career-high 10 times, averaging Forest, had one tackle … Against Miami (OH), had a career-high three tackles 41.0 yards per punt, and planted two inside the 20 … Against South Florida, and returned his first career interception for a touchdown … Had one tackle matched the longest punt in school history with a 73-yard punt (the longest in against Wyoming, Pittsburgh, Louisville, at Cincinnati and at South Florida … the BIG EAST in 2007) … At Connecticut, punted seven times, averaging 39.7 Against Connecticut, recorded one tackle and broke up a pass … At Rutgers, yards per, and landed one inside the 20-yard line … Against Cincinnati, booted made two solo tackles … Freshman Year (2005): Was one of 36 players to seven punts and placed two inside the Bearcats’ 20-yard line … High School: see action in all 11 games … Against West Virginia, posted a tackle assist … Earned All-Ches-Mont accolades as a punter his junior season and as a kicker High School: 2003 first-team all-state selection … PrepStar All-East Region his senior year … Named to the all-area team as a punter his junior and senior selection … First-team all-conference selection on offense and defense seasons … Invited to play in the 2006 Pennsylvania East-West All-Star Game as a senior … Rated Pennsylvania’s 29th-best prospect by SuperPrep … as a punter and kicker … Named to the Valor Bowl All-Star game as punter and Threw for five touchdowns and rushed for 1,386 yards and 23 touchdowns, kicker … Averaged more than 40 yards per punt with a long punt of 70 yards averaging 9.6 yards per carry as an option quarterback in 2003 … Recorded … Five-of-Six on fi eld goal attempts and 40-of-41 on PATs … High school 47 tackles, three interceptions and 10 pass breakups on defense as a senior coach: Mike Milano … Forward for the hockey team … Recruited by assistant … Named first-team all-conference as a quarterback and second-team all- coach Steve Russ … Personal: Robert Michael Long … Born on December 13, conference as a cornerback in 2002 … Set single-season school record with 25 touchdowns in 2002 … An honorable mention all-conference selection as 1988 in West Chester, Pa. … Son of Bob and Mary Jo Long … One sister … a sophomore … Team captain as a senior … Three-time team offensive MVP Enrolled in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management. … Career statistics included 4,134 yards of total offense, including 2,970 rushing yards (8.4 yards per carry), 1,092 passing yards (21.4 yards per LONG’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS completion), 72 receiving yards (18 yards per reception) and 60 touchdowns Punts Yards Average Long I-20 TB (44 rushing and and 14 passing) … On defense, recorded 153 career tackles, 2007 75 3,139 41.9 73 21 8 including 87 solo stops, and had two fumble recoveries and six interceptions … Four-year football letterwinner for coach Jeff Flickins … In basketball, Punts 10 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Yards 410 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 averaged 14 points and eight rebounds per game … Scored his 1,000th Average 45.8 vs. Illinois, 2007 career point on January 6, 2004, and had more than 500 career rebounds Long 73 vs. South Florida, 2007 … Three-year basketball and track & field letterwinner … A three-time all- conference selection, including two seasons on the first team … Won the district championship in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 14.7 … Best mark in the high jump is 6-4 … Competed in the state championship in the 110-meter hurdles … Recruited by former assistant coach Steve Dunlap … Personal: Benjamin John Maljovec … Born September 7, 1985 in Erie, Pa. … Son of John and Patti Maljovec … Three brothers … Cousin, Jeff Dugan, played football at the University of Maryland … Majoring in information management and technology. MALJOVEC’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS 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 Totals 29 16 45 1.0-3 3 0.0-0 0 2-2 yds Tackles Solo 7 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Assist 5 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Total 12 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 TFL/Yds. 1.0/3 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Miami (OH), Cincinnati, 2006; Rutgers, 2007 Int. Ret. Yds. 52 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Int. Ret. TDs 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Fumble Recoveries/Ret. Yds. 2/2 vs. Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #54 MIKHAIL MARINOVICH #20 RANDY MCKINNON FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-4 • 230 SOPHOMORE • SAFETY • 5-10 • 198 SAN CLEMENTE, CALIF, • JSERRA CATHOLIC HS/ JACKSONVILLE, FLA. • THE POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY MILFORD ACADEMY At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): One of At SU: Enrolled in January 2008 and will participate 34 players to play in all 12 games, contributing in Spring practice … Milford Academy: 2007 Prep primarily on special teams … At Louisville, registered Star Prep School All-American … Ranked 46th on two solo tackles … Against West Virginia, returned ORANGE PRIDE Scout.com Prep School Top 50 list … Made 33 tackles, three kickoffs for 54 yards, including a long return including 20 solo, forced two fumbles, had 11 tackles of 23 yards … Against Buffalo, had one stop … At of loss and set school record with 15 sacks … Coach: Pittsburgh, made two tackles … At Connecticut, William Chaplick … Attended same prep school as recorded one tackle … High School: Earned 2006 34 current SU football student-athlete Darnell Pratt … second-team all-state honors in Class 1B … Received High School: 2006 Max Emfi nger All-American after honorable mention to the All-First Coast Team and was recording in 45 receptions for 727 yards and fi ve named to the Super 24 by the Jacksonville Times Union … Rushed for 1,172 touchdowns as a tight end … First-team all-league … yards and eight touchdowns on 178 carries as a senior … Posted 16.5 tackles Set school record with six sacks in one game … Team MVP for two seasons … and one sack on the defensive side … Received honorable mention to the all- Also played basketball and competed in track & fi eld … Recruited by assistant state team as a junior … High school coach: Laurence Johnson … Recruited coach Chris White ... Personal: Mikhail Daniel Marinovich … Born February 20, by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Frederick Randolph McKinnon 1988 in Torrance, Calif. … Son of Marv Marinovich and Jan Crawford … Father II … Born on January 9, 1989 in Jacksonville, Fla. … Son of Fred and Clare lettered in football at USC (1959, 1961, 62) and played for the Oakland Raiders McKinnon … One sister … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. …Brother, Todd, lettered as a quarterback at USC (1989-90) and played for the Los Angeles Raiders … Majoring in communication and rhetorical studies. MCKINNON’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. #60 JIM MCKENZIE 2007 2 4 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Kick Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long SOPHOMORE • CENTER • 6-4 • 286 2007 3 54 18.0 0 23 SPRINGFIELD, PA. • SAINT JOSEPH’S PREP At SU: One letter … Redshirted in 2006 … Member Tackles Solo 2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 of the 2006 Fall, 2007 Spring and 2007 Fall Athletic Total 2 vs. Louisville, Pittsburgh, 2007 Director’s Honor Roll … 2007 BIG EAST All- Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia Academic Team selection … Freshman Year (2007): Yards 54 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Participated in 11 games, including as the starting Longest 23 vs. West Virginia, 2007 center in the last 10 games … 2007 Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Team selection … High School: Rated the 33rd-best prospect in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep … Ranked the 80th-best offensive tackle in the nation #73 JONATHAN MELDRUM by ESPN.com … Class AAAA Associated Press First Team SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-5 • 305 All-State and Philadelphia Inquirer All-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors as a senior … Helped St. Joseph’s win the Pennsylvania BOISE, IDAHO • LANDSTOWN HS/HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY Catholic League title in 2005 and 2006 … Selected to Pennsylvania Big 33 At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to team … High school coach was Gil Brooks … Recruited by former assistant play in 2007 … Enrolled at Syracuse in January 2007 coach Tim Cross … Personal: James Charles McKenzie … Born February 16, and participated in Spring practice … Freshman Year 1988 in Pennsylvania… Son of Steve and Linda McKenzie … One brother and (2007): Played in nine games … 2007 Rivals.com BIG one sister … Majoring in biochemistry. EAST All-Freshman Team selection … Hargrave Military Academy: Ranked 23rd-best postgraduate prospect in the country by SuperPrep … Originally signed with the Orange in February, 2005 … High School: Rated the No. 23 prospect in prep schools by Rivals. com … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Jonathan W. Meldrum … September 30, 1986 in Idaho… Grandson of Donald and Marilyn Meldrum … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S years in the AFL after becoming the fi rst student-athlete to win an individual #50 MIKE MELE national title at Montclair State University, which he did in the 400-meter SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-0 • 218 hurdles twice (1987 and 1989) … One brother … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. SEA GIRT, N.J. • MANASQUAN HS At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to MERKERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): Played in 11 Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long games on defense and special teams, including two 2007 8 101 12.6 1 42 starts … Against Washington, had two tackles … At Receiving Yards 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Louisville, made one stop … At Miami (OH), recorded Receptions 2 vs. Illinois, Buffalo, South Florida, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE one tackle … Against Buffalo, tallied three tackles … Longest 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Against South Florida, had a career-high 10 tackles, Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 including six solo, in his fi rst start … At Connecticut, registered four tackles … Against Cincinnati, had four 35 tackles … High School: Rated the 50th-best weakside linebacker by Scout.com … Earned Northeast Regional Team accolades and #88 LAMAR MIDDLETON graded the 14th-best prospect in New Jersey by SuperPrep … Ranked the No. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3 • 254 27 prospect in New Jersey by Rivals.com … Earned fi rst-team all-state honors … All-Group 2 First Team on defense … Named to the MSG All-Heisman Team NEWARK, N.J. • M.X. SHABAZZ HS … Played in the 2007 New York/New Jersey Governor’s Bowl … As a senior, At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Ranked recorded 100 tackles for a defense that didn’t allow more than one TD in the 23rd-best prospect in New Jersey by Scout.com … any game … Led the Shore Conference with 1,974 rushing yards and 30 TDs Earned 2006 all-county and all-conference accolades … Helped Manasquan to state championship as a junior and senior … 2006 … Recorded 20 receptions and two touchdowns on Asbury Park Press Shore Conference Player of the Year … High school coach: offense and posted 60 tackles, including eight sacks, Vic Kubu … As a freshman was a shooting guard for the 2003 state champion and forced eight fumbles on the defensive line … basketball team … Elected to the Manasquan High School Hall of Fame … Team captain as a senior … Also played basketball Recruited by former assistant coach Steve Russ … Personal: Michael Mele … High school coach: David McCombs … Recruited … Born November 28, 1988 in Summit, N.J. … Son of Joe and Patti Mele … by assistant coach Desmond Robinson … Personal: Father played running back at Rutgers from 1973-76, including the undefeated Lamar Middleton … Born December 17, 1988 in 1976 team … Three brothers and one sister … Brother, Joe, played linebacker Newark … Son of Don Massy and Felicia Middleton at Northeastern from 2005-07 and was a captain as a senior … Majoring in … One sister … Nickname is LT … Majoring in communication and rhetorical communications and rhetorical studies. studies. MELE’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 13 16 29 0.5-1 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 #57 ELON MITCHELL Tackles Solo 6 vs. South Florida, 2007 JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-2 • 245 Assist 4 vs. South Florida, 2007 Total 10 vs. South Florida, 2007 ROUND ROCK, TEXAS • STONY POINT HS TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 At SU: Moved to defensive tackle from linebacker prior Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 to 2008 Spring practice … Played fullback during 2006 season … Redshirted in 2005 … Sophomore Year (2007): Did not play in any games … Freshman Year (2006): Did not participate in any games … #6 DA’MON MERKERSON High School: Recorded 725 rushing yards and six SOPHOMORE • CORNERBACK • 6-1 • 185 touchdowns to go along with 39 tackles and three sacks as a senior captain … Totaled 30 touchdowns PASSAIC, N.J. • ST. MARY HS in his high school career … Earned all-state honors At SU: One letter … Moved to cornerback from wide at Stony Point and played in the All-American Bowl receiver prior to 2008 Spring practice … Member of in 2005 … High school coach was Craig Messar … the 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … One Recruited by former assistant coach Tim Cross … Personal: Elon C. Mitchell of nine true freshmen to play in 2007 … Moved to … Born October 5, 1986 in Dallas, Texas … Son of Teresa and Carnell Hardy cornerback prior to 2008 spring practice … Freshman … Majoring in computer engineering. Year (2007): Played in 10 games … Against Illinois, had two catches for 22 yards … At Louisville, caught a 42-yard touchdown pass … Against West Virginia, had one tackle … Against Rutgers, had one catch for #38 RYAN NOVAK eight yards … Against Buffalo, caught two passes for six yards and had one tackle … At Pittsburgh, had two tackles … Against SOPHOMORE • KICKER • 5-11 • 170 South Florida, had two catches for 23 yards … High School: Earned Northeast MARCELLUS, N.Y. • MARCELLUS HS Regional Team accolades and graded the 30th-best prospect in New Jersey At SU: Made the team as a walk-on in 2006 … by SuperPrep … MaxPreps All-Heisman Team in the tri-state area … Earned Freshman Year (2007): Did not play in any games … Defensive Player of the Year honors in Parochial A-B … Earned second-team High School: Named to the 2007 All-CNY First Team all-state accolades … Named to the All-Bergen Defensive Team and to the and the John Arcaro All-Star Team … Selected to the All-Non-Public First Team Defense … Earned fi rst-team all-area honors as a 2007 fi rst-team all-league and the 2006 second-team wide receiver … As a senior, had 28 solo tackles and six interceptions and all-league … As a senior, he connected on 4-of-5 fi eld 614 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns … Led St. Mary to its fi rst Non-Public goals, including a school record 39-yard attempt … Group 1 state championship … Two-time 400-meter state champion … Made 11-of-12 PAT … High School coach: Joe Gross Participated in the New York/New Jersey All-Star Classic … High school coach: … Personal: Ryan Kenneth Novak … Born November Mike Sheridan … Recruited by assistant coach Desmond Robinson … Personal: 10, 1988 in Rome, N.Y. … Son of Chris and Jeannette Da’Mon Merkerson … Born April 5, 1989 in Germany … Son of Amod Field and Novak … One brother … Majoring in entrepreneurship Rosalind Merkerson … Father played briefl y in the NFL and later spent multiple and emerging enterprises. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #85 MIKE OWEN #55 ANTHONY PERKINS JUNIOR • TIGHT END • 6-4 • 251 SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-4 • 268 RIVERHEAD, N.Y. • RIVERHEAD HS WASHINGTON, D.C. • MILFORD ACADEMY/DEMATHA HS At SU: Two letters … Moved to tight end after 2007 At SU: One letter … Member of the 2007 Fall Athletic Spring practice after having moved to defensive end from Director’s Honor Roll … Enrolled in January 2006 … linebacker during 2006 preseason camp … Redshirted Originally signed with the Orange in February 2005 in 2005 … Sophomore Year (2007): One of 34 players … Redshirted in 2006 … Freshman Year (2007): to play in every game in 2007, starting three games (at Played in nine games … Against Washington, made ORANGE PRIDE Louisville, against Buffalo, and at Connecticut) at tight one tackle … Against Illinois, had one tackle … At end … Against Washington, set career highs with two Louisville, had three tackles … Against West Virginia, catches for 15 yards and assisted on one tackle .. At made one solo tackle … Against Buffalo, recorded one 36 Louisville, made three tackles, including two solo, on tackle … At Pittsburgh, made one stop … Against special teams … Against Rutgers, had one reception for South Florida, had two tackles … Milford Academy: 12 yards … Against Cincinnati, caught two passes for Led Milford to a 9-2 record in 2005 … Ranked the a career-best 24 yards … Freshman Year (2006): Played in 11 of 12 games … 36th-best postgraduate prospect in the nation by SuperPrep … High School: Had one tackle at Wake Forest, against Iowa, at Illinois, at West Virginia and Ranked 15th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep … Ranked at Rutgers … Against Miami (OH), recorded two tackles … High School: Rated No. 15 prospect in Maryland by Rivals.com … As a senior, recorded 53 tackles No. 9 prospect in New York by Rivals.com … Ranked 18th outside linebacker in and nine sacks … Career statistics: 95 tackles and 20 sacks … Also played the nation by Tom Lemming on ESPN.com … Ranked 12th-best prospect from New offensive line … 2005 all-county, Prince George Gazette First Team and All- York by SuperPrep … Played in 2005 Governor’s Bowl (NY vs. NJ All-Star game) WCAC Second Team on defense and all-metropolitan on offense … Attended … Tallied 51 tackles, including two sacks, and one interception during an injury- the same high school as former SU defensive tackle Cornelius Campbell Jr. plagued senior season … As a junior, posted 113 tackles, one fumble recovery and and former SU offensive tackle Quinn Ojinnaka … High school coach was Bill was named all-county and second-team All-Long Island … Won Carl Smith Award McGregor … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Anthony in 2003 for outstanding achievement in academics and athletics … Team MVP as Jerome Perkins… Born June 5, 1987 in Washington, D.C. … Son of Patricia a junior … 2004 Pat Kelly Award winner, awarded for overcoming serious injury and Anthony Perkins … One sister … Majoring in hospitality and food service … High school coach was Leif Shay … Recruited by former assistant coach Steve management. Russ … Personal: Michael Lee Owen … Born June 1, 1987 in Brookhaven, N.Y. … Son of Pam and Donald Owen… Two sisters … Cousin, Carl Smith, played football PERKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS for the University of Maine (1988-91) … Majoring in child and family studies. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 5 2 7 1.0-7 0 0.0-0 0 0-0

OWEN’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tackles Solo 1 vs. Washington, Illinois, Buffalo, Pitt, Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long South Florida, 2007 2007 5 51 10.2 0 18 Assist 1 vs. South Florida, 2007 Total 2 vs. South Floirda, 2007 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 2006 2 5 7 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 2007 3 3 5 0.0-0 0 0.0 0 0 Totals 5 8 15 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 Receiving Receptions 2 vs. Washington, Cincinnati, 2007 Yards 24 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 #79 DALTON PHILLIPS Longest 18 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 SENIOR • CENTER • 6-3 • 278 Tackles Solo 2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Wake Forest, Iowa, Illinois, Miami (OH), CLANCY, MT. • CARROLL COLLEGE/HELENA HS West Virginia, 2006; Washington, UB 2007 At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 Total 3 vs. Louisville, 2007 season … Junior Year (2007): Did not play in any games … Sophomore Year (2006): Did not play in any games … High School: Three-year member of the Helena varsity team … Two-time all-conference #61 DAN PENA selection and honorable mention all-state as a senior … Second place in the state in the shotput in 2005, SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-2 • 266 helping his team to an overall state championship NEW YORK, N.Y. • HIGH SCHOOL FOR ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES … Personal: Dalton Blake Phillips … Born January At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 16, 1987 in Orange, Calif. … Son of Gordon and season … Junior Year (2007): Did not play in any Stacia Phillips … One brother … Majoring in political games … Sophomore Year (2006): Did not play in science. any games … High School: Played one year at HSES … Recorded 30 tackles, two sacks, and forced a fumble, which he recovered and scored a touchdown #49 DARNELL PRATT … Personal: Daniel A. Pena … Born June 26, 1987 FRESHMAN • H-BACK/TIGHT END • 6-4 • 222 in Queens, N.Y. … Son of Insolina Paulino and Daniel Pena, Sr. …Two brothers … Majoring in accounting. SYRACUSE, N.Y. • NOTTINGHAM HS/MILFORD ACADEMY At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … Milford Academy: Graded the 50th-best prep-school prospect by Scout. com … Milford Academy Coach: William Chaplick … High School: Earned second-team all-state honors … Named to the All-CNY Team by the Syracuse Post- Standard … High school coach: Paul Sealy … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Darnell Pratt … Son of Cecelia Davis … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S #84 NICK PROVO 2008 ALL-BIG EAST CANDIDATE REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • TIGHT END • 6-4 1/2 • 232 #9 ANDREW ROBINSON WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. • JOHN I. LEONARD HS JUNIOR • QUARTERBACK • 6-3 • 222 At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Rated the 40th-best player in Florida by FloridaFB.com … Ranked BALTIMORE, MD. • CALVERT HALL COLLEGE HS the 32nd-best tight end by Scout.com … Named to the At SU: One of four true freshmen to play in 2006 … Dixie Region Team by SuperPrep … Named third-team Member of the 2006 Fall Athletic, 2007 Spring and all-state … Earned fi rst-team all-county accolades 2007 Fall Director’s Honor Roll … 2007 BIG EAST All- ORANGE PRIDE from the Palm Beach Post and the South Florida Sun- Academic Team selection … Sophomore Year (2007): Sentinel … Led all receivers in Palm Beach County Against Washington, was 20-for-32 for 199 yards and with 39 receptions for 756 yards and eight touchdowns a touchdown in his fi rst career start … Completed as a senior … Named MVP of the American team in his fi rst fi ve passes for 34 yards and hit fi ve different 37 the Outback Steakhouse Treasure Coast High School receivers to start 9-for-11 for 65 yards against the All-Star Game … Participated in the East Meets West Huskies … At Iowa, completed 7-of-11 passes for 79 All-Star Game … High school coach: Brian Coe … Recruited by assistant coach yards … Against Illinois, compiled 208 yards passing, Jim Salgado … Personal: Nicolas Anthony Provo … Born on October 4, 1988 completing 17-of-26 attempts … At Louisville, his in Sarasota, Fla. … Son of Sam Provo and Terry Michaud … One brother and breakout performance of 423 yards and four touchdowns earned him BIG EAST one sister … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. Offensive Player of the Week … The four touchdown passes tied a school record and his 423 yards is second-best in school history behind Marvin Graves’ 425 yards against Rutgers in 1992 … His 79-yard touchdown pass to Taj Smith on the fi rst play from the line of scrimmage was the longest completion for the Orange since Jamel Riddle had an 87-yard touchdown against Rhode #94 NIKO RECHUL Island in 2002 … At Miami (OH), completed 17-of-36 passes for 236 yards and SENIOR • PUNTER • 6-2 • 195 two touchdowns and ran for 24 yards on six carries … Against West Virginia, completed 5-of-15 passes for 100 yards and one touchdown, a 60-yard strike HUNTINGTON STATION, N.Y. • HUNTINGTON HS to Mike Williams … Against Rutgers, amassed 158 yards through the air on At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to 2006 15-of-32 passing, including a touchdown … Against Buffalo, was 15-of-28 Spring practice … Member of the 2006 Spring, 2006 passing, including one touchdown, and had a career-high nine rushes for 62 Fall and 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … yards … At Pittsburgh, completed 4-of-9 passes for 46 yards before leaving Junior Year (2007): Did not play in any games … the game at halftime with an injury … Against South Florida, did not play Sophomore Year (2006): Did not play in any games due to a cracked rib … At Connecticut, fi nished 8-of-21 for 59 yards in three … High School: Played four years of soccer, recording quarters of action … Against Cincinnati, his 47 passing attempts set an SU eight goals and 15 assists as a senior and 17 goals individual record for attempts in a game and his 29 completions tied him for and 25 assists in his career … Two-time all-league the most in a contest with Marvin Graves (Cincinnati, 1993) … His 419 yards and all-county selection … Team MVP as a senior against the Bearcats was four short of a personal best and ranks third all-time … Also played lacrosse, tennis, wrestling and ran on SU’s single-game list … He also threw touchdown passes to Mike Williams the 400 meters on the indoor track squad in high (10 yards), Taj Smith (78 yards) and Jawad Nesheiwat (three yards) and earned school … Served as Varsity Club President and was a member of the Math BIG EAST Honor Roll accolades … Freshman Year (2006): Made his debut Honors Society … Personal: Nikodemus Rechul … Born September 3, 1987 against Miami (OH) … At West Virginia, threw his fi rst collegiate pass … At in , Germany … Son of Adam and Jolanta Rechul … One brother and South Florida, was 0-of-3 passing and gained eight yards on two carries … one sister … Brother, Dawid, wrestled at Harvard and for the United States Against Connecticut, played one series … At Rutgers, threw his fi rst career national team … Dual major in finance and economics. touchdown pass, a 14-yard completion to J.J. Nesheiwat, completed all three of his passes for 20 yards, and had fi ve rushes for 31 yards … High School: Ranked the No. 20 pro-style quarterback in the country and 13th-best prospect in Maryland by Rivals.com … Rated the 16th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep … PrepStar All-Region … Honorable mention all-state, #19 MATT REID fi rst-team All-MIAA as a senior … Career statistics: 273-of-543 for 4,846 yards REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • CORNERBACK • 6-0 • 163 and 38 touchdowns … In 2005, completed 107-of-207 passes for 2,560 yards and 12 touchdowns and rushed for 613 yards on 71 carries, and scored fi ve UPPER MARLBORO, MD. • FREDERICK DOUGLASS SR. HS touchdowns … As a junior, earned all-state honorable mention and fi rst-team At SU: Enrolled in January 2007 and participated All-MIAA honors … High school coach was Jay Robinson … Recruited by in Spring practice … Redshirted in 2007 … High assistant coach Chris White… Personal: Andrew Paul Robinson … Born August School: Rated the No. 16 prospect in Maryland and 15, 1988 in Baltimore, Md. … Son of Jane and Paul Robinson … Two sisters 46th-best cornerback nationally by Rivals.com … … Enrolled in the Whitman School of Management. Ranked the 55th-best cornerback in the country by ESPN.com … Rated the 36th-best prospect in the Mid- ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Atlantic region by SuperPrep … Recorded 34 tackles Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2006 3 8 .375 20 1 1 14 and two interceptions in just six games as a senior … 2007 154 292 .527 2,192 13 7 79 High school coach was Julius Pinkney … Recruited Totals 157 300 .523 2,212 14 8 79 by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Matthew Tyrone Reid … Born June 15, 1988 … Son of Marisa Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 9 28 31 0 18 and Tyrone Reid … One sister … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. 2007 95 -39 -0.4 0 18 Totals 104 -11 -0.1 0 18 Passing Yards 20 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Attempts 3 vs. South Florida, Rutgers, 2006 Completions 3 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Touchdowns 1 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Rushing Yards 31 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Carries 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Longest 18 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Receiving Yards 4 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Receptions 1 vs. Rutgers, 2006 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES State Games … Current SU linebacker Vincenzo Giruzzi also attended Proctor #71 ADAM ROSNER … Recruited by former assistant coach David Walker … Personal: Nicolas A. SOPHOMORE • GUARD • 6-6 • 303 Santiago … Born March 2, 1986 in Utica, N.Y. … Son of Hilda and Danny Santiago … Two brothers … Brother, Arnold, was a starting wide receiver at DEPEW, N.Y. • MILFORD ACADEMY/DEPEW HS Mansfield University (2001-03) … Dual major in child and family studies, and At Syracuse: Enrolled in January 2006 … Redshirted hospitality and food service management. in 2006 … Originally signed with SU in February 2005 … Freshman Year (2007): Played in eight SANTIAGO’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS games, including seven of the fi nal eight contests Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. … Milford Academy: Led Milford to a 9-2 record in 2005 2 1 3 0-0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds ORANGE PRIDE 2005 … Ranked the No. 19 postgraduate prospect by 2006 9 5 14 1.5-4 1.0-3 1 0-0 yds Rivals.com … High School: PrepStar All-Region … Totals 11 6 17 1.5-4 1.0-3 1 0-0 yds First-team All-Western New York offensive lineman … First-team all-state and All-Western New York as a Tackles Solo 2 vs. Buffalo, 2005; Illinois, 2006 38 defensive lineman … Played for the New York squad Assist 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 4 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 in the 2005 Governor’s Bowl (New York vs. New Jersey Total TFL/Yds 1.0/3 vs. Illinois, 1.0/1 vs. Louisville, 2006 All-Star Game)… Did not allow a in his high school career Sacks/Yds 1.0/3 vs. Illinois, 2006 for coach Dan McGrath … Competed in track & fi eld as a thrower … Held the Fumbles Forced 1 vs. West Virginia, 2006 school record in the indoor and outdoor shot put and the indoor weight throw … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Adam John Rosner … Born January 19, 1987 in Buffalo, N.Y. … Son of Tracy Kling … Majoring in child and family studies. #26 KEVYN SCOTT REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • SAFETY • 5-11 • 197 TAMARAC, FLA. • SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL #66 JASON ROSS At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … Member of the 2007 JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 5-10 • 202 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … High School: Earned second-team All-Broward County accolades by HIGHLAND PARK, ILL. • HIGHLAND PARK HS the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and third-team honors At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2006 by The Miami Herald … Recorded 32 tackles, including season … High School: Competed in football, wrestling 22 solo stops, 3.5 tackles for loss, two interceptions, and track at Highland Park High School … Led the three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery during defensive line his senior season with 60 tackles and six his senior season … High school coach: George sacks … Received honorable-mention all-conference Smith … Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado accolades … Earned Defensive Player of the Week honors … Personal: Kevyn M. Scott … Born on November sixt times … Personal: Jason Dylan Ross … Born 10, 1988 in Plantation, Fla. … Son of Kenneth and November 25, 1987 in Chicago … Son of Ken and Hillary Michelle Scott … One brother and two sisters … Enrolled in the College of Ross … One sister … Majoring in entrepreneurship and Human Ecology. emerging enterprises.

#95 NICK SANTIAGO #28 NICO SCOTT SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3 • 294 SOPHOMORE • CORNERBACK • 5-10 • 180 UTICA, N.Y. • UTICA PROCTOR HS GREENBELT, MD. • ELEANOR ROOSEVELT HS One letter … Redshirted in 2006 … At SU: Three letters … Redshirted in 2004 … At SU: Freshman Junior Year (2007): One of 34 players to play in Year (2007): One of 34 players to participate in every game, making starts against Buffalo and at every game, including starts against South Florida and Pittsburgh … Against Washington, tallied one tackle Cincinnati … At Louisville, made one tackle … Against … At Iowa, had 0.5 sacks for a loss of eight yards … West Virginia, totaled two stops … Against Buffalo, Against Illinois, collected two tackles … At Louisville, stepped in at cornerback for an injured Dowayne matched a career best with four tackles … At Miami Davis and made nine tackles … At Pittsburgh, had (OH), tallied one stop … Against West Virginia, two solo stops … Against South Florida, tallied four posted three tackles … Against Buffalo, made one tackles in his fi rst career start … Against Cincinnati, tackle in his first career start … At Pittsburgh, made recorded three tackles … High School: Ranked the his second straight start and had three tackles … No. 25 prospect in the state of Maryland by Rivals.com At Connecticut, posted one tackle … Sophomore Year (2006): Played in … Rated the 47th-best cornerback on by ESPN.com … Ranked the 31st-best 11-of-12 games … At Wake Forest, had one tackle … At Illinois, registered prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by SuperPrep … PrepStar All-Region … In two tackles, including his first career sack … Against Miami (OH), recorded 2005 threw for 932 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 787 yards and one tackle … Against Pittsburgh, recorded one tackle … At West Virginia, four touchdowns as Eleanor Roosevelt’s quarterback … High school coach was had one tackle … Against Louisville, posted two tackles … At Cincinnati, Rick Houchens … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Nico set a career high with four tackles … At South Florida, had one solo tackle A. Scott … Born May 20, 1988 in Washington, D.C. … Son of Kenneth and … At Rutgers, made one tackle … Freshman Year (2005): Played in nine Gloria Scott … One brother and two sisters … Majoring in communications games … Versus Buffalo, had two solo tackles … Against Virginia, had one and rhetorical studies. tackle assist. … High School: PrepStar All-East Region selection … 2003 first-team all-state class AA selection … Utica Observer-Dispatch All-Mohawk SCOTT’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Valley Player of the Year as a senior … Rated the No. 13 prospect in New York Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. by SuperPrep … Rated the No. 57 prospect among players from the Atlantic 2007 17 4 21 0.0-0 0 0 0 0-0 seaboard by Insiders.com … Second-team all-state and All-Mohawk Valley as a Tackles Solo 7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 junior … Recorded 120 tackles, including 25 sacks, in his career … Posted 63 Assist 2 vs. Buffalo, 2007 tackles, including 11 sacks, in 2003 … Three-year football letterwinner and Total 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 team captain as a senior for coach Jerry Fiorini … Also competed in indoor and outdoor track & field in the shot put and discus as a junior … Won a silver medal in the shot put with a throw of 16.68m at the 2003 Empire SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S 2008 ALL-AMERICA AND LOU GROZA AWARD CANDIDATE #81 DAN SHEERAN #42 PATRICK SHADLE SOPHOMORE • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-3 • 217 SENIOR • KICKER • 5-8 • 209 GOLDEN BRIDGES, N.Y. • JOHN JAY HS At SU: Redshirted in 2006 … Freshman Year (2007): MORGANTOWN, W. VA. • MORGANTOWN HS One of 34 players to participate in every game, At SU: Two letters … Ranks eighth on SU’s career including his fi rst career start at Pittsburgh … Against field goals made list (26) and 10th on SU’s all-time Illinois, had one catch for fi ve yards … Against South attempts list (33), as well as first on the school’s Florida, caught two passes for a career-best 17 yards ORANGE PRIDE career field goal percentage list (.787) … One of six … Against Cincinnati, had one reception for two yards true freshmen to participate in 2005 … Member of … High School: Rated the No. 16 prospect in New the 2005 Fall, 2006 Spring and 2006 Fall Athletic York by Rivals.com … Ranked the ninth-best prospect Director’s Honor Roll … 2005, 2006 and 2007 BIG in New York by SuperPrep … PrepStar All-Region … 39 EAST All-Academic Team selection … Junior Year Played in 2006 Governor’s Bowl for the New York team (2007): One of 34 players to play in every game … … First-team 2005 Class AA All-State selection … Against Washington, connected on two field goals Named Westchester Journal News Player of the Year as a senior … Caught 26 of 42 yards … Against Illinois, hit field goal kicks passes for 527 yards and eight touchdowns despite facing double and triple of 44 and 42 yards and two PAT’s … At Louisville made one field goal from coverage throughout the year … Rushed for 589 yards and eight touchdowns, 26-yards and was 5-of-5 on PAT’s … At Miami (OH), missed on a 50-yard try and returned punts and kickoffs … Two-time Journal News All-Star … In but was 2-2 on PAT’s … Against West Virginia, was 2-of-2 on PAT’s … Against 2005, team was undefeated in the regular season and had fi rst loss in the Rutgers, made two PAT’s … Against Buffalo, hit two field goals (32, 22) and Class AA sectional championship (9-1 fi nal record) … High school coach: two PAT’s … At Pittsburgh, connected on a 36-yard field goal .. Against South James Clark … Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: Daniel Florida, hit a career-long 50-yard field goal at the end of the first half … At James Sheeran … Born August 24, 1988 in Yonkers, N.Y. … Son of Joan and Connecticut, made one PAT … Against Cincinnati, made a 43-yard field goal Mark Sheeran … Two sisters and two brothers … Majoring in information and converted 4-of-4 PAT’s … Sophomore Year (2006): Kicked field goals or management and technolgy. PATs in all 12 games … Lou Groza Award semifinalist (nation’s top kicker) … Earned SI.com mid-season All-America honors … Tied for 21st in the nation SHEERAN’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS and fourth in the BIG EAST in field goals made per game at 1.33 … Had a Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long string of 12 consecutive field goals made … Hit at least one field goal in 2007 4 24 6.0 0 13 11 of SU’s 12 games (did not attempt a field goal against Rutgers) … He was 16-of-18 (.889) on field goals and 21-of-21 on point after attempts … Receiving Yards 17 vs. South Florida, 2007 His .889 field goal percentage led the BIG EAST and is second on Syracuse’s Receptions 2 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 13 vs. South Florida, 2007 single-season record list … His 16 field goals is two shy of the Syracuse single-season record of 18 set by in 1981, and the most since John Biskup’s 16 in 1992 … He ranks ninth on Syracuse’s career field goals made record list (16) … At Wake Forest, connected on a career-long 46-yard field goal and made his only PAT attempt … Against Iowa, was 2-of-3 on field goals and 1-of-1 on PATs… At Illinois, made a 36-yard field goal and #62 RAY SIMPSON was 4-of-4 on PATs … Against Miami (OH), earned BIG EAST Special Teams SENIOR • GUARD • 6-2 • 295 Player of the Week after connecting on 2-of-2 field goals and 4-of-4 PATs (10 points) … Against Wyoming, earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. • HAUPPAUGE HS/ALFRED UNIVERSITY after scoring 10 points for the second consecutive game, connecting on 2- At SU: Made the team as a walk-on during the 2007 season of-2 field goals and 4-of-4 PATs … Against Pittsburgh, made his only field … Junior Year (2007): Did not play in any games … goal and PAT attempts … At West Virginia, hit a 34-yard field goal and was High School: Played offensive and defensive line for coach 2-of-2 on PATs … Against Louisville, made 2-of-2 field goals and 1-of-1 PATs Steve Atkinson … Earned all-league honors as a junior and … At Cincinnati, successful on his 12th consecutive field goal, a 23-yard senior … Also lettered in basketball, lacrosse and wrestling kick … At South Florida, was 1-of-2 on field goals and 1-of-1 on PATs … … Personal: Ray Anthony Simpson Jr. … Born May 10, Against Connecticut, hit 2-of-2 field goals and 2-of-2 PATs … At Rutgers, was 1985 in Queens, N.Y. … Son of Ray and Juanita Simpson 1-of-1 on PATs … Freshman Year (2005): Played in one game … Attempted … One brother and two sisters … Majoring in physical his first career field goal against Buffalo, missing from 39 yards … High education. School: Three-time first-team all-state and first-team all-conference … Set West Virginia state record with 105 points kicking … 9-for-14 on field goals as a senior and 78-for-82 on point after touchdown attempts … Career-long 50-yard field goal … Three-time All-Dominion Post First-Team selection … High school coach: John Bowers … Recruited by former asssistant coach Steve Dunlap … Personal: Patrick Quinn Shadle … Born January 16, 1987 in Morgantown, W. Va. … Son of Marcie and Larry Shadle … One brother, one sister … Majoring in health and exercise science. SHADLE’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS FG-FGA Long PAT-Att. Points 2005 0- 1 0 0- 0 0 2006 16-18 46 21-21 69 2007 10-14 50 23-24 53 Totals 26-33 50 44-45 122 Field Goals Made 2 vs. Iowa, Miami (OH), Wyoming, Louisville, vs. Connecticut, 2006; Washington, Illinois, Buffalo, 2007 Attempted 3 vs. Iowa, 2006 Longest 50 vs. South Florida, 2007 PAT’s Attempts 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 Made 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES #25 DERRELL SMITH STENCLIK’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. SOPHOMORE • LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 225 2007 14 9 23 3.0-19 1.0-14 0 0-0 yds NEW CASTLE, DEL. • PAUL M. HODGSON VOCATIONAL TECH HS Tackles Solo 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 At SU: Moved to linebacker from running back for Assist 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 2007 Spring practice and returned to linebacker prior Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 TFL/Yds 2.0/5 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 to the 2007 game against Illinois … Redshirted in Sacks/Yds 1.0/14 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 2006 … Member of 2007 Spring and 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll 2007 BIG EAST All-Academic Team ORANGE PRIDE selection … Freshman Year (2007): One of 34 players #96 ZARY STEWART to participate in every game in 2007 … Against REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • DEFENSIVE END • 6-4 • 229 Washington, had five carries for 19 yards and one 40 catch for nine yards … At Iowa, gained three yards UPPER MARLBORO, MD. • FREDERICK DOUGLASS SR. HS on five carries and had one reception … High School: At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Ranked Gatorade Player of the Year in Delaware … Rushed the 18th-best prospect in Maryland by Scout.com for 1,225 yards and scored 18 TDs as a senior and had 68 tackles … Team … Named to the all-county second team following captain and MVP of the Blue-Gold All-Star Game … Two-time state champion his junior season … Selected to play in the Prince in the discus … High school coach was Frank Moffett … Recruited by former George’s County Senior All-Star Game … High school assistant coach Tim Cross … Personal: Derrell M. Smith … Born June 23, 1988 coach: Julius Pinkney … Recruited by assistant coach in Philadelphia, Pa. … Son of Hilary and Dwight Chavis … Two sisters and one Chris White … Personal: Zary Cordale Stewart … Born brother … Majoring in information management and technology. July 21, 1989 in Montgomery, Md. … Son of Denise Stewart … One sister … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. #74 NICK SPELLER 2008 ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-5 • 310 BALTIMORE, MD. • EDMONDSON-WESTSIDE HS #24 MAX SUTER At SU: Enrolled in January 2008 and will participate SOPHOMORE • SAFETY/KICK RETURNER • 5-11 • 190 in Spring practice … High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Mid-Atlantic Team … 2007 Prep Star All-Atlantic RUFFS DALE, PA. • GREENSBURG CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS Region selection … Team won MPSSAA Division 2A At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to State Championship … Earned all-state, all-region play in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): 2007 FWAA and all-city honors as a senior … High school coach: Freshman All-American … 2007 All-BIG EAST Second Dante Jones ... Recruited by assistant coach Randy Team and 2007 Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman Trivers … Also lettered in basketball ... Personal: Team selection … One of 34 players to participate Nicholaus Antonio Speller … Born September 4, 1989 in all 12 games … Had the most prolifi c season for in Baltimore, Md. … Son of Barbara Luster … Two any kick returner in Syracuse history … His 1,299 brothers … Enrolled in the College of Human Ecology. kick return yards set an NCAA, BIG EAST and Syracuse single-season record … His 51 kick returns established an SU single-season record … His 25.5 yards ranks fi fth on the Orange single-season and career lists … #58 MIKE STENCLIK Against Washington, set a then-Syracuse single-game record with 178 total yards on six kick returns, an average of 29.7 yards… At Iowa, returned three JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0 • 229 kicks for 69 yards … Against Illinois, posted 95 yards on fi ve kick returns WEBSTER, N.Y. • WEBSTER-SCHROEDER HS … At Louisville, earned BIG EAST Special Teams Player of the Week honors At SU: Redshirted in 2005 … Member of the 2005 after returning four kicks for 148 yards, including a 93-yard runback for a Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll … Sophomore touchdown, the fi rst kickoff return for a TD for Syracuse since Kevin Johnson’s Year (2007): Missed the first seven games due to a 100-yard TD return against Miami (FL) in 1998 … Also made three tackles concussion suffered in preseason camp … Returned at safety against the Cardinals … At Miami (OH), returned three kicks for 96 to play in the final five games, including three starts yards … Against West Virginia, tallied a career-best seven tackles in his fi rst … Against Buffalo, collected five tackles in his first career start at safety … Against Rutgers, set a Syracuse single-game record career start … At Pittsburgh, posted a career-high with 198 kick return yards on seven returns, which ranks third on the BIG EAST eight tackles, including 2.0 for loss … At Connecticut, single-game record list … Against Buffalo, played in the Orange secondary recorded five tackles … Against Cincinnati, had five and returned one kick for 17 yards … At Pittsburgh, moved to running back tackles, including his first career sack for a loss of and gained 27 yards on six carries, and returned three kicks for 73 yards … 14 yards … Freshman Year (2006): Played in three Against South Florida, returned eight kicks for 168 yards and gained 11 yards games, including Louisville and at Cincinnati and South Florida … High on three rushes … At Connecticut, returned four kicks for 85 yards … Against School: Ranked 10th-best prospect in New York by SuperPrep … Ranked 39th Cincinnati, had seven kick returns for 172 yards … High School: Ranked the inside linebacker nationally and 10th-best prospect in New York by Rivals. 36th-best safety by Scout.com … Rated the No. 23 prospect in Pennsylvania com … Three-time All-Greater Rochester as a linebacker and running back … by Scout.com and the 30th-best by Rivals.com … Earned 2006 Velocity/PrepStar 2003 All-Greater Rochester Player of the Year and All-New York State Second All-East accolades … Played for Pennsylvania in the 50th-annual Big 33 Game Team (80 tackles, including five sacks, and two interceptions, and rushed for against Ohio … Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22” team 1,042 yards and scored 17 TDs in 19 quarters before injuring his ankle) … As as a senior and the “Terrifi c 25” team following his junior year … Named to a senior had 65 tackles, including nine for a loss, and gained 683 yards and the all-conference team by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette … Earned fi rst-team scored 13 TDs for the 8-1 Warriors … Four-year starter for coach Tony Bianchi All-WIAPL Class AA accolades … Named PA Football News First Team All-State … Teammate of former SU defensive end Lee Williams … Recruited by former in 2006 … Finished his career ranked eight on the WIAPL all-time rushing assistant coach Steve Russ … Personal: Michael D. Stenclik … Born August list and 30th in the state with 5,177 yards … Recorded 2,247 rushing yards 14, 1986 in Rochester, N.Y. … Son of Dave and Judy Stenclik… Two brothers, on 231 carries, caught 17 passes for 165 yards and scored 36 touchdowns as one sister… Majoring in physical education. a senior … Finished his career with 5,252 rushing yards and 82 touchdowns … All-Pennsylvania Football News honorable mention selection and earned all-conference accolades as a running back in 2005 … Participated in the

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 Big 33 Football Classic … High school teammate of Syracuse quarterback 2008 PLAYER PROFILES S Cody Catalina … High school coach: Bill “Muzzy” Colosimo … Earned letters on the baseball, track and wrestling teams … Recruited by assistant coach #87 STEVE WESTHAFER Scott Spencer … Personal: Max Daniel Suter … Born on August 19, 1988 SOPHOMORE • TIGHT END • 6-2 • 215 in Labrobe, Pa. … Son of Barry and Carol Suter … One sister … Majoring in selected studies in education. MECHANICSBURG, PA. • BISHOP MCDEVITT HS At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 SUTER’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS season … High School: Four year football letterwinner KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long at Bishop McDevitt for coaches Tim Rimpfel and Jeff 2007 51 1299 25.5 1 93 Weachter ... Earned second-team Mid Penn All- Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Conference honors as a tight end … Personal: Steven ORANGE PRIDE 2007 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Russell Westhafer … Born May 8, 1989 in Harrisburg, Carries Yards Avg. TD Long Pa. … Son of Steve Westhafer and Christine Myers … 2007 9 38 4.2 0 12 Two sisters … Majoring in information management and technology. Kick Returns Yards 198 vs. Rutgers, 2007 41 Returns 8 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 93 vs. Louisville, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Assist 3 vs. West Virginia, 2007 #78 JOSH WHITE Total 7 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Rushing Yards 27 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN • OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-5 • 294 Returns 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 12 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 SALISBURY, MD. • WICOMICO HS At SU: Redshirted in 2007 … High School: Rated the 28th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic by SuperPrep, #94 BUD TRIBBEY earning all-region accolades … Named to the fi rst- SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-1 • 288 team small-school all-state team … Earned fi rst-team all-conference accolades as a senior … Paved the RICHMOND, VA. • VARINA HS way for teammate and cousin Jamere Knox to run for At SU: One letter … One of nine true freshmen to play 1,745 yards, the second-highest total in Maryland … in 2007 … Freshman Year (2007): One of 34 players High school coach: David Nettles … Member of the to play in every game in 2007 … Against Washington, track team, placing fi fth in the shot put at the state had three solo tackles … At Iowa, recorded one tackle championship … Recruited by assistant coach Phil … At Louisville, posted one tackle … Against West Earley … Personal: Josh Montray White … Born on Virginia, had one tackle … Against Rutgers, made one August 10, 1989 in Cheverly, Md. … Son of Vannessa Townsend … One brother stop … At Pittsburgh, recorded two tackles … Against … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. South Florida, had three tackles … At Connecticut, registered a career-high four total tackles in his fi rst collegiate start… Against Cincinnati, had one solo tackle … High School: Rated the 15th-best defensive #15 BRUCE WILLIAMS tackle by ESPN.com and the 50th-best defensive tackle by Rivals.com … SENIOR • FREE SAFETY • 6-0 • 200 Graded the 26th-best prospect in Virginia by Rivals.com … Named to the all- state and all-conference fi rst teams … Earned fi rst-team all-metro honors by SYRACUSE, N.Y. • CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY The Richmond Times-Dispatch … Named to the all-region team … Recorded 74 At SU: Three letters … One of six true freshmen tackles, including 46 solo stops, seven sacks for 57 yards, six tackles for loss to play in 2005 … Member of the 2005 Fall, 2006 and one fumble recovery during his senior season … High school coach: Gary Spring and 2007 Fall Athletic Director’s Honor Roll Chilcoat … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Tomoneol D. … 2005, 2006 and 2007 BIG EAST Academic All-Star Tribbey … Born on December 18, 1988 in Richmond, Va. … Son of Duke and … Junior Year (2007): One of 34 players to play in Faith Tribbey … One brother … Enrolled in Enrolled in the College of Human all 12 games … Against Washington, had two punt Ecology. returns for 20 yards … At Iowa, recorded his fi rst interception, returning it 23 yards, and had with TRIBBEY’S CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS two tackles … Against Illinois, registered a career- Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. high seven tackles, including fi ve solo … At Miami 2007 8 9 17 0.5-1 0 0.0-0 0 0 (OH), returned one punt for six yards … Against Tackles Solo 3 vs. Washington, South Florida, 2007 West Virginia, recorded two tackles … Against Rutgers, collected one tackle Assist 3 vs. Connecticut, 2007 … Against Buffalo, posted one tackle … At Pittsburgh, made one stop … Total 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Against South Florida, had one tackle … Against Cincinnati, made one solo TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 tackle … Sophomore Year (2006): Played in six of the last seven games after missing the fi rst fi ve due to an injured hand suffered during pre-season camp #39 AUSTIN WALLIS … Against Pittsburgh, returned one punt for fi ve yards … Against Louisville, returned three punts for 25 yards, including a long return of 16 yards … FRESHMAN • KICKER • 5-10 • 185 Against Connecticut, returned three punts for 16 yards … At Rutgers, returned OVERLAND PARK, KAN. • BLUE VALLEY NORTH HS one punt for 12 yards … Freshman Year (2005): One of 36 players to see At SU: Enrolled in January 2008 and will participate action in all 11 games … Caught four passes for 52 yards, returned nine punts in Spring practice … High School: Earned all-county for 87 yards and returned fi ve kickoffs for 109 yards … Against West Virginia, honorable mention accolades as a punter … Connected he played in his fi rst career game making him the fi rst true freshman wide on all 30 extra points as a senior … Also scored three receiver to play in a season opener for the Orange since Maurice Jackson, who touchdowns as a wide receiver and registered four saw action in the 1997 season opener against Wisconsin … Against Buffalo, interceptions and four sacks as a linebacker ... High snagged his fi rst career catch on a 10-yard completion … Against South school coach: Jason Jones … Recruited by assistant Florida, returned three punts for 33 yards including a 20-yard return … At coach Chris White … Personal: Austin Kelby Wallis … Notre Dame, had two receptions for a total of 20 yards, including a career-long Born March 14, 1988 in Parma, Ohio … Son of Darvin 12-yard catch, and returned three punts for 15 yards … At Louisville, had one and Vicky Wallis … Father was a coach in the NFL reception for a career-long 22 yards, gained 39 yards on three punt returns and and at the collegiate level … Majoring in information 109 yards on fi ve kick returns. … High School: Ranked 14th best prospect from New York by SuperPrep … Played in 2005 Governor’s Bowl (New York vs.

management and technology. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 PLAYER PROFILES New Jersey All-Star game) … As a senior had 92 catches for 1,414 yards and starts … Against Iowa, caught two passes for 39 yards … Against Miami (OH), 25 touchdowns … Also played free safety where he recorded 55 tackles and caught one pass for 13 yards … Against Wyoming, had three receptions for seven interceptions … Had 216 catches and 51 touchdowns in his high school 36 yards … Against Pittsburgh, caught three passes for 57 yards, including career for coach Joe Casamento … Second all-time at CBA in total receiving his fi rst career touchdown reception, a 29-yard pass from Perry Patterson yards … Teammate of current Orange wide receiver Lavar Lobdell … Recruited in the fourth quarter … At West Virginia, caught three passes for 99 yards, by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Bruce Williams … Born January including a 47-yard touchdown pass from Perry Patterson … Against Louisville, 12, 1987 in Syracuse … Son of Ruth Williams … Three brothers … Dual major had a career-best fi ve receptions for 98 yards, including a 37-yard touchdown in communications and rhetorical studies, and child and family studies. catch … At Cincinnati, caught one pass for 31 yards … At South Florida, had four catches for 61 yards, including a 27-yard touchdown pass … Against

ORANGE PRIDE BRUCE WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Connecticut, caught two passes for 27 yards … High School: Ranked the No. Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 10 prospect in New York by Rivals.com … Rated the 14th-best prospect in 2005 8 97 12.1 0 20 New York by SuperPrep … PrepStar All-Region … First-team Class AA All-State 2006 8 58 7.2 0 16 selection … Buffalo News 2006 All-Western New York selection … Had 970 42 2007 5 13 2.6 0 11 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns as a senior to earn Harvard Cup Offensive Totals 21 168 8.0 0 20 Player of the Year … Also had 35 tackles, including 20 solo stops, and two KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long interceptions … High school coach was Anthony Trulizio … Buffalo News 2006 2005 5 109 21.8 0 26 All-Western New York boys basketball team selection … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Michael Anthony Williams … Born May 18, Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 4 52 13.0 0 12 1987 in Buffalo, N.Y. … Son of Mary Rosenthal … One brother … Majoring in communications and rhetorical studies. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Int.-Ret. Yds. 2007 11 5 16 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-23 yds MIKE WILLIAMS’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Receiving Yards 20 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long Receptions 2 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 2006 24 461 19.2 4 47 Longest 12 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 2007 60 837 13.9 10 61 Punt Returns Yards 39 vs. Louisville, 2005 Totals 84 1,298 15.5 14 61 Returns 3 vs. South Florida, Notre Dame & Louisville, 2005; vs. Louisville, 2006 Receiving Yards 160 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 20 vs. South Florida, 2005 Receptions 9 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Kick Returns Yards 109 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Longest 61 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Returns 5 vs. Louisville, 2005 Touchdowns 1 vs. Pittsburgh, WVU, Louisville, USF, 2006 Longest 26 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 vs. Washington, Louisville, Miami (OH), West Tackles Solo 5 vs. Illinois, 2007 Virginia, Rutgers, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Assist 2 vs. Illinois, West Virginia, 2007 South Florida, Connecticut, Cincinnati Total 7 vs. Illinois, 2007 Int.-Ret. Yds. 1-23 vs. Iowa, 2007 #63 DAVE ZASKE 2008 ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE SOPHOMORE • LONG SNAPPER • 5-10 • 250 BIRMINGHAM, MI. • BLOOMFIELD HILLS BROTHER RICE HS #1 MIKE WILLIAMS At SU: Made the team as a walk-on prior to the 2007 JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2 • 204 season … Freshman Year (2007): Did not play in BUFFALO, N.Y. • RIVERSIDE HS any games … High School: Helped lead Brother Rice 12-2 record and a state championship his junior … At SU: His current streak of nine games with a As a senior he helped post a 12-1 record … Personal: touchdown catch is the longest active streak in the David Alexander Zaske … Born December 13, 1988 in FBS Division … Has an active streak of 20 games Rochester, Mich. … Son of Art and Carol Zaske …Two with a reception, which ranks fi fth in SU history … brothers and one sister … Brother, Kurt, plays tennis Ranks sixth on SU’s career touchdown record list (14) for Ohio State University … Majoring in philosophy. …Two letters … One of four true freshmen to play in 2006 … Sophomore Year (2007): 2007 All-BIG EAST Second Team selection … One of nine players to start every game … Tied the Syracuse record for receptions in a season with 60 … His 10 touchdown catches ranks ranked third on SU’s single-season and is the highest total for a Syracuse player since Rob Moore had 11 in 1988 … Against Washington, had three catches for 35 yards and one touchdown … At Iowa, caught one pass for 12 yards … Against Illinois, had two receptions for 33 yards … At Louisville, made fi ve catches for 83 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown … At Miami (OH), caught fi ve passes for 97 yards and one TD … Against West Virginia, caught two passes for 97 yards, including a career-long 61 yard catch for a touchdown … Against Rutgers, had four receptions for 28 yards, including a touchdown … Against Buffalo, caught seven passes for 113 yards, including a 43-yard touchdown … At Pittsburgh, caught eight passes for 81 yards and a touchdown … Against South Florida, made eight catches for 99 yards and a touchdown … At Connecticut, caught six passes for 24 yards, including a two-yard touchdown reception … Against Cincinnati, set a career-high with nine catches and 160 yards, including a 10-yard touchdown … Freshman Year (2006): Led the team with 461 receiving yards becoming the fi rst freshman to lead the team in receiving since Scott Schwedes (in 1983) … His 24 receptions and 461 yards both rank second in school history for a freshman and are the highest totals since 1990 … Ranked sixth in the BIG EAST with 46.1 receiving yards per game … Played in 10 games, including three SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 SYRACUSE NLI SIGNEE ROSTER AND BIOGRAPHIES S

Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Prep School/Junior College Syracuse’s Class by State Allport, Ian OL 6-4 300 Pulaski, N.Y./Pulaski Central Florida ...... 2 Bailey, Antwon ATH 5-8 196 Landover, Md./Saint Johns College Kansas ...... 1 Boatman, Cory DE 6-2 260 Silver Spring, Md./Good Counsel New York ...... 7 * Chew, Van WR 6-1 165 Manassas, Va./Centreville Maryland ...... 4 * Collier, Averin RB 5-10 200 Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili Pennsylvania ...... 5 Cutler, Carl H-Back 6-1 1/2 234 Norwich, Vt./Hanover (NH) New Jersey ...... 3 Fairchild, Trey WR 5-11 185 Dublin, Ohio/Dublin Coffman Vermont ...... 1 Virginia ...... 1

Graham, Dorian CB 5-11 185 Plantation, Fla./Saint Thomas Aquinas School ORANGE PRIDE California ...... 1 Harden, Jeremiah RB 5-9 188 Ft. Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Thomas Aquinas School Ohio ...... 1 Harris, Tyrell CB 6-1 190 Harrisburg, Pa./Bishop McDevitt Washington, DC ...... 1 Jones, Chandler DE 6-5 230 Endicott, N.Y./Union-Endicott 43 Jones, Matt LB 6-3 220 Rochester, N.Y./Aquinas Institute Syracuse’s Class by Position Jones, Michael RB/CB 5-11 205 Middleton, Pa./Bishop McDevitt Offensive Line ...... 4 Kay, Michael OL 6-2 280 Capitol Heights, Md./C.H. Flowers Wide Receiver ...... 4 Defensive Back ...... 4 * Kimmel, Shane LB 6-1 238 Ivyland, Pa./Council Rock Defensive Line ...... 5 Lepak, Nick OT 6-4 318 Auburn, N.Y./Auburn Linebacker ...... 3 Lowery, Jarel DT 6-3 1/2 285 Paterson, N.J./Paterson Catholic Athlete ...... 1 * Marinovich, Mikhail DE 6-4 222 San Clemente, Calif./JSerra Catholic/Milford Academy Running Back ...... 3 * Mayes, Grant CB 5-10 180 Roselle, N.J./Seton Hall Prep Quarterback ...... 1 Nassib, Ryan QB 6-3 215 West Chester, Pa./Malvern Prep Tight End ...... 1 Preaster, DeAndre WR 6-3 200 Utica, N.Y./Proctor H-Back ...... 1 Sales, Marcus WR 6-0 180 Syracuse, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy Kicker ...... 1 * Speller, Nicholaus OL 6-5 310 Baltimore, Md./Edmondson-Westside * Indicates player is listed at more than one position. Stevens, David TE 6-4 220 Short Hills, N.J./Milburn Tucker, Romale LB 6-4 225 Washington, D.C./Frank W. Ballou HS/Milford Academy Vaughan, Dan DE 6-2 221 Gibsonia, Pa./Pittsburgh Central Catholic * Wallis, Austin K 5-10 170 Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North * Indicates student-athlete enrolled at Syracuse in January (bio included in 2008 Player Profi le section)

IAN ALLPORT CORY BOATMAN OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-4 • 300 DEFENSIVE END • 6-2 • 260 PULASKI, N.Y. • PULASKI CENTRAL HS OLNEY, MD. • OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL HS High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection and rated New York’s High School: 2007 Prep Star All-Atlantic Region selection … Listed as the 15th-best prospect … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Named 19th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by Scout.com … Earned 2007 fi rst-team all-league as an offensive tackle and second-team all-league as honorable mention All-Met defensive honors … Named to the all-league, all- a defensive tackle … Member of the 2007 Post Standard All-Central New county and all-state teams... Named fi rst team all-conference on defense … York Team … Second-team all-state selection … As a senior, registered 63 As a senior, registered 60 tackles, fi ve sacks, fi ve forced fumbles, three fumble tackles, eight sacks, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles … Career recoveries and a defensive touchdown to help lead his team to the Washington statistics include 185 tackles, 24 sacks, eight fumble recoveries and fi ve forced Catholic Athletic Conference championship game … A member of four WCAC fumbles … High School coach: Rich Murphy … Recruited by assistant coach championship teams... Competed in shotput in his junior and senior years... Chris Wiesehan … Personal: Ian Allport … Son of Mike and Kelly Allport. High school coach: Bob Milloy … Also played basketball and competed in track & fi eld … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Cory Boatman … Born April 2, 1990 in Takoma Park, Md. ... Son of Cedric and Wanda ANTWON BAILEY Boatman … One brother and two sisters. ATHLETE • 5-8 • 196 WASHINGTON, D.C. • ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE HS CARL CUTLER High School: Gatorade Player of the Year in the Washington D.C. area and H-BACK • 6-3 1/2 • 234 fi rst-team All-Met selection … 2007 Prep Star All-Atlantic Region selection NORWICH, VT. • HANOVER (NH) HS … Named Examiner Scholar Athlete of the Year … First-team all-conference for two consecutive years … Selected to the 2007 Pigskin Club Team … High School: 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Named to the 2007 Three-time St. Johns College MVP … Scored 45 career touchdowns and rushed and 2006 Union Leader First-Team All-State … As a senior and team captain, for 2,878 yards ... As a senior and team captain, gained 1,356 yards on 175 caught 25 passes for 250 yards and fi ve touchdowns and rushed 24 times carries and scored 23 touchdowns, in addition to averaging 33.4 yards per punt for 155 yards and two touchdowns and earned team’s Offensive Player of return and scoring a touchdown on a punt return … As a junior, recorded 751 the Year honors … Led team to 10-2 record and an appearance in the state yards rushing and scored 12 touchdowns … High School coach: Joe Patterson championship game … As a junior, caught 12 passes for 120 yards en route to … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Antwon Bailey ... earning fi rst-team all-state honors … Caught seven passes for 91 yards and a Born July 16, 1990 in Landover, Md. ... Son of Bernice Bailey … Cousin, James touchdown as a sophomore … Also a defensive force in high school, with an Johnson, plays defensive back for Marshall University. interception, blocked punt, four forced fumbles and four sacks in his career... High School coach: Mike Ivanoski … Recruited by assistant coach Randy Trivers … Personal: Carl Cutler … Born March 7, 1990 in Hanover, N.H. ... Son of Carlos Cutler and Lou-Anne Conroy … Two sisters. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 SYRACUSE NLI SIGNEE BIOGRAPHIES TREY FAIRCHILD MATT JONES WIDE RECEIVER • 5-11 • 185 LINEBACKER • 6-3 • 220 DUBLIN, OHIO • DUBLIN COFFMAN HS ROCHESTER, N.Y. • AQUINAS INSTITUTE HS High School: 2007 SuperPrep and Prep Star All-Midwest selection … Rated High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection and rated the 11th top as the 28th-best prospect in Ohio by Rivals.com … Finished high school prospect in New York … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated career with 85 receptions for 1,448 yards and 12 recieving touchdowns and 11th-best prospect in New York by Scout.com … As a senior, recorded 105 rushed 79 times for 804 yards and 18 touchdowns … As a senior, registered tackles, 14 sacks and forced three fumbles for 2007 Class A State Champions, 33 catches for 671 yards for six touchdowns and 17 rushes for 249 yards and which posted a 13-0 record … Named to the 2007 Football NYSSWA All-State ORANGE PRIDE two touchdowns en route to second-team Central All-District honors … Named Class A First Team Defense … Selected to the All-Greater Rochester First Team all-metro and Emfi nger All-American … Led team to a 13-1 record and the in 2006 and 2007 … High school coach: Chris Bataglia … Also lettered in regional championship … As a junior, had 51 receptions for 766 yards and basketball for four years … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … 44 six touchdowns and rushed 21 times for 280 yards and three scores … Also Personal: Matthew A. Jones … Born March 30, 1990 in Rochester, N.Y. ... Son averaged 14.65 yards and scored two touchdowns as a punt returner in 2006 of Kimberly Fagan-Carter and Matt Jones... Five brothers and three sisters … and 2007… High school coach: Mark Crabtree … Recruited by former assistant Cousin, Maurice Jackson, lettered for the Orange (1998, 2000-01). coach Steve Russ … Personal: Jerald Francis Fairchild III .... Born July 28, 1989 in Columbus, Ohio … Son of Denise Mazzitti and Jerry Fairchild … One MICHAEL JONES sister. RUNNING BACK/CORNERBACK • 5-11 • 205 MIDDLETON, PA. • BISHOP MCDEVITT HS DORIAN GRAHAM CORNERBACK • 5-11 • 185 High School: 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated the 35th- best cornerback nationally by Rivals.com … Rated the 28th-best prospect FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. • SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com and Scout.com … As a senior, led his team High School: 2007 Prep Star All-Southeast Region Honorable Mention selection with 173 carriers for 1,390 yards and 17 touchdowns and had 18 receptions … As a senior defensive back, helped lead Saint Thomas Aquinas to a 10-1 for 337 yards and four touchdowns … As a junior, rushed for 800 yards record and a state championship … Member of a defense that only allowed and 14 touchdowns and had four interceptions and three kickoff returns for 12.1 points per game and 83.9 passing yards per game in 2007 … High school touchdowns in six games … High school coach: Jeff Weachter … Recruited by coach: George Smith … Attended same high school as current SU football assistant coach Chris Wiesehan … Personal: Mike Jones … Son of John Jones. student-athlete Kevyn Scott … Recruited by assistant coach Jim Salgado … Personal: Dorian Graham … Son of Maureen and Patrick Graham. MICHAEL KAY OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-2 • 280 JEREMIAH HARDEN CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD. • C.H. FLOWERS HS RUNNING BACK • 5-9 • 188 High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Mid-Atlantic Team … 2008 Prep Star All- FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. • SAINT THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL COFFMAN HS Atlantic Region selection … Rated the 25th-best prospect in the Mid-Atlantic region by Scout.com … High school coach: Michael Mayo … Recruited by High School: First-Team South Florida Sun-Sentinel All-County selection after assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Michael Kay. gaining 724 rushing yards and scoring 10 touchdowns as a senior … Rushed for 174 yards and four scores in the 2007 state championship game … High school coach: George Smith … Attended same high school as current SU football student-athlete Kevyn Scott … Recruited by assistant coach Jim SHANE KIMMEL Salgado … Personal: Jeremiah Harden … Son of Willie Harden. LINEBACKER • 6-1 • 238 IVYLAND, PA. • COUNCIL ROCK HS TYRELL HARRIS High School: 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated the 54th-best CORNERBACK • 6-1 • 190 middle linebacker in the country by Scout.com … Selected to the 2008 Bucks HARRISBURG, PA. • BISHOP MCDEVITT HS County All-Star Team … Named fi rst-team All-S.O.L, Trentonian ALl-Lower Bucks and Philly.com All-Southern PA Defensive End … High school coach: Tim High School: 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … As a senior, had four Coates … Recruited by assistant coach Phil Earley … Personal: Shane Michael interceptions and caught fi ve passes for 166 yards and three touchdowns … Kimmel … Born October 17, 1989 in Elkins Park, Pa. ... Son of Jon and Sharon High school coach: Jeff Weachter … Attended same high school as current Kimmel … Father played football at Colgate (1978-82) and in the NFL with the SU football student-athlete Tucker Baumbach … Recruited by assistant coach Philadelphia Eagles (1985) and Washington Redskins (1987) … Cousin, Jared, Chris Wiesehan … Personal: Tyrell Harris. is a defensive end for the Orange … Uncles, Jamie ‘85, and Jerry ‘86, played for Syracuse. CHANDLER JONES DEFENSIVE END • 6-5 • 230 NICK LEPAK ENDICOTT, N.Y. • UNION-ENDICOTT HS OFFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-4 • 318 AUBURN, N.Y. • AUBURN HS High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection … Rated the 12th-best prospect in New York by SuperPrep … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection and rated the 13th top … Listed as the eighth-best prospect in New York by Scout.com … 2007 prospect in New York … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated Football NYSSWA All-State Class AA First Team Defense and fi rst-team All-Metro seventh among New York prospects by Rivals.com … Selected to 2007 and honoree after recording 75 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles and 2005 Football NYSSWA All-State Class AA First Team Offense … Named fi rst- three fumble recoveries … Also helped lead a defense that limited opponents team all-state defensive tackle as a junior … Recorded 9.5 sacks, 12 pass to 14.4 points per game and held four to seven or fewer points in 2007 … defl ections, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries on defense in Competed in three consecutive Section 4 Championship … Averaged a team- 2007... High school coach: Dave Moskov … Recruited by assistant coach 17.4 yards per reception as a tight end … High school coach: Shane Hurd Wiesehan … Personal: Nicholas John Lepak … Born June 8, 1990 in Auburn, … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Personal: Chandler Jones … N.Y. ... Son of Christine and Manfred Lepak … One brother. Son of Camille and Arthur Jones. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 SYRACUSE NLI SIGNEE BIOGRAPHIES S JAREL LOWERY MARCUS SALES DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3 1/2 • 285 WIDE RECEIVER • 6-0 • 180 PATERSON, N.J. • PATERSON CATHOLIC HS SYRACUSE, N.Y. • CHRISTIAN BROTHERS ACADEMY High School: Participated in the 2008 All-American Game and played for High School: 2007 SuperPrep and PrepStar All-American … Rated 43rd-best New Jersey in the 2008 Governors Bowl … Rated 23rd-best prospect in New wide receiver in the nation and second-best New York prospect by Rivals. Jersey by Scout.com … 2007 second-team all-state, fi rst-team Herald News com … Listed as the 29th-best wide receiver in the country by Scout.com … All-Area and All-Passaic selection after producing 63 tackles, 9.5 sacks, 12 Named to 2007 Football NYSSWA All-State Class AA First Team Offense after pass defl ections, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries … Earned recording 39 catches for 700 yards and fi ve touchdowns … Selected fi rst- ORANGE PRIDE fi rst-team all-league, all-county and second-team all-area after registering 50 team all-league … Team captian as a senior … As a junior, caught 33 passes tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles in 2006… Member of two state for 600 yards and seven touchdowns … High school coach: Joe Casamento championship teams (2005, 2007)... High school coach: Benjie Wimberly … … Attended same high school as current SU football student-athletes Lavar Attended same high school as former SU basketball student-athlete Darryl Lobdell and Bruce Williams … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … 45 Watkins … Recruited by assistant coach Derrick Jackson ... Personal: Jarel Personal: Marcus DaShawn Sales … Born October 27, 1989 in Syracuse, N.Y. ... Lowery … Born May 18. 1990 in Wayne, N.J. ... Son of Howard Lowery and Son of Rose and Mike Sales … Two brothers. Carolyn McFadden … One sister.

GRANT MAYES DAVID STEVENS CORNERBACK • 5-10 • 180 TIGHT END •6-4 • 220 ROSELLE, N.J. • SETON HALL PREP SHORT HILLS, N.J. • MILBURN HS 2007 Prep Star All-East Region Honorable Mention selection … High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection and rated the 19th High School: top prospect in New Jersey … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Named fi rst team all-county, all-conference and all-area … As a junior, had 28 Rated 21st-best New Jersey prospect by Rivals.com … Named fi rst team catches for 455 yards and fi ve touchdowns, and registered 33 tackles and four all-conference on defense in 2007 … Recorded nine career interceptions … sacks … High school coach: Carmen Guarino … Recruited by assistant coach As a senior, made 40 tackles and four interceptions on defense and posted Derrick Jackson … Personal: David Stevens … Son of Jennifer and Charles 400 receiving yards and four touchdowns on offense … As a junior, had 40 Stevens. tackles, fi ve interceptions and one fumble recovery … Also competed in track, earning fi rst team all-state honors … High school coach: John Finnegan … Recruited by assistant coach Derrick Jackson … Personal: Grant Mayes … Born ROMALE TUCKER November 11, 1989 in Newark, N.J. ... Son of Tonya Dickerson … One brother and one sister. LINEBACKER • 6-4 • 225 WASHINGTON, D.C. • FRANK W. BALLOU HS/MILFORD ACADEMY Milford Academy: 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated the 27th- RYAN NASSIB best strongside linebacker by Scout.com and the 36th-best by Rivals.com … QUARTERBACK • 6-3 • 205 Ranked No. 19 Prep School prospect overall and No. 5 in the Washington D.C. MALVERN, PA. • MALVERN PREP area by Rivals.com … Registered 18 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery in 2007 … Coach: William Chaplick … Attended same prep school as current High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection and rated the 34th- SU football student-athlete Jermaine Pierce and Darnell Pratt … High School: best prospect in Pennsylvania … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Earned 2006 Prep Star All-Atlantic accolades after posting 92 tackles, including Named one of four Philadelphia Daily News Players of the Year … As a senior, 65 solo stops, 10 sacks and one interception … Also named to the Washington completed 79 passes for 1,237 yards … As a junior, threw for 1,400 yards and Post DCIAA All-League Team … Recorded 30 solo tackles, 16 assisted tackles, 17 touchdowns … Named fi rst-team all-league and third team all-city … High 15 sacks and one fumble recovery as a junior … High school coach: Moses school coach: Gamp Pellegrini … Recruited by assistant coach Phil Earley … Ware … Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Romale Tucker Personal: Ryan Paul Nassib … Son of Mary and Gil Nassib. … Son of Keith Barnes and Angela Tucker.

DEANDRE PREASTER DAN VAUGHAN WIDE RECEIVER • 6-3 • 200 DEFENSIVE END • 6-2 • 221 UTICA, N.Y. • UTICA PROCTOR HS GIBSONIA, PA. • PITTSBURGH CENTRAL CATHOLIC HS High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection … Rated as the fourth- High School: 2007 SuperPrep All-Northeast selection … Listed as the 24th- best prospect in New York by Scout.com and the seventh-best prospect in New best prospect in Pennsylvania by Scout. com … Rated the 31st-best prospect York by SuperPrep … 2007 Prep Star All-East Region selection … Rated ninth- in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep … Ranked 29th-best weakside defensive end best New York prospect by Rivals.com … As a senior, had 15 receptions for in the nation by Rivals.com … Selected to play in the Big 33 All-Star Game 278 yards and two touchdowns and carried the ball 31 times for 185 yards and … First-team all-state and fi rst-team all-academic selection ... Named to the three touchdowns in fi ve games due to a knee injury … As a junior, caught 33 Tribune-Review “Terrifi c 25” and the Post-Gazette “Fabulous 22” … Led team passes for 640 yards and seven touchdowns and gained 206 yards on 19 carries to 2007 and 2004 WPIAL AAAA Championship … As a senior, recorded 104 … Also made 18 tackles, intercepted three passes and recovered a fumble tackles, 13 sacks and four fumble recoveries as defensive end, and gained which he returned 96 yards … High school coach: Jerry Fiorini … Attended 859 yards and scored 14 touchdowns on 97 carries on offense … Registered same high school as current SU football student-athletes Vincenzo Giruzzi and 27 rushing touchdowns and six receiving touchdowns in his career ... High Nick Santiago …Recruited by assistant coach Chris White … Personal: Deandre school coach: Terry Totten … Recruited by assistant coach Scott Spencer … Preaster … Son of Roxanne and Jerome Preaster. Personal: Daniel John Vaughan … Born March 24, 1990 in Monroeville, Pa. ... Son of Suzanne and John Vaughan … Father played football at Slipper Rock University (1977-79) … One brother. SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Junior College/Prep School) 31 Ahern, Ryan DB Jr. 6-2 197 Agoura Hills, CA (Oaks Christian/Roger Williams University) 23 Bailey, Daniel RB Jr. 5-7 167 Centreville, VA (Centreville) 13 ** Barker, John K/P Sr. 5-8 155 Avon, MA (Xaverian Brothers) 70 Bartholomew, Ryan OG So. 6-3 290 Mitchellville, MD (DeMatha) 69 Basile, Chris DE Jr. 6-4 280 Brooklyn, NY (School of Legal Studies/Hudson Valley CC)

ORANGE PRIDE 53 Battles, Chad LB RF 6-3 224 Newport News, VA (Heritage) 77 * Baumbach, Tucker OT So. 6-5 307 Middletown, PA (Bishop McDevitt) 46 51 Boah, Kwaku LB So. 6-2 245 Roosevelt, NY (Baldwin) 22 *** Brinkley, Curtis RB Sr. 5-9 203 Philadelphia, PA (West Catholic) 17 *** Brown, A.J. SS Sr. 6-0 201 Bealton, VA (Liberty) 89 Burke, Roland TE Sr. 6-5 267 Cicero, NY (Bishop Grimes/SUNY Brockport) 46 * Cantey, Parker LB So. 6-3 218 Brooklyn, NY (South Shore) 59 Card, Brandon LB Jr. 6-1 240 Baldwinsville, NY (C.W. Baker HS/Hobart College) 3 * Carter, Delone RB So. 5-10 214 Copley, OH (Copley Senior) 8 Catalina, Cody QB RF 6-3 221 Ruffs Dale, PA (Greensburg Central Catholic) 83 Cervino, Chaz WR RF 5-10 180 Wayne, NJ (DePaul Catholic) 64 ** Chavers, Corey OT Sr. 6-5 295 Jamesville, NY (Jamesville-Dewitt) 82 Chew, Van WR Fr. 6-1 165 Manassas, Va./Centreville 34 *** Chiara, Paul S Sr. 5-11 205 Mountain Lakes, NJ (Mountain Lakes) 28 Collier, Averin RB Fr. 5-10 200 Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili 37 Collier, Daniel FB Jr. 6-0 240 Auburn, NY (Auburn HS/Cayuga CC) 36 Conway , Malcolm P So. 5-11 175 Kingston, PA (Wyoming Valley West) 4 * Dantley, Cameron QB Sr. 6-1 218 Silver Spring, MD (St. Albans/ Phillips Exeter Academy) 7 * Davis, Donte WR So. 6-0 173 Chantilly, VA (Westfi eld) 40 Donnelly, Ryan TE Sr. 6-3 234 East Syracuse, NY (East Syracuse-Minoa) 75 *** Durand, Ryan OG Sr. 6-5 303 Leominster, MA (Saint Bernard’s Prep) 43 *** Fiammetta, Tony FB Sr. 6-1 239 Walkersville, MD (Walkersville) 45 *** Flaherty, Jake LB Sr. 6-1 228 Wakefi eld, RI (South Kingstown) 91 ** Gilbeaux, Brandon DE Jr. 6-3 276 Washington, DC (Dunbar) 41 Gillum, Ryan LB RF 5-11 220 Youngstown, Ohio (Liberty) 30 *** Giruzzi, Vincenzo DE Sr. 6-3 241 Utica, NY (Utica Proctor) 52 Haney, Ollie OL RF 6-3 288 Clark, NJ (A.L. Johnson) 32 * Hogue, Doug RB So. 6-2 215 Yonkers, NY (Roosevelt) 35 * Holmes, Mike CB So. 5-11 185 Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin) 21 * Howard, Ryan CB Sr. 5-8 185 Carson, CA (Bishop Montgomery/Long Beach City CC) 97 ** Jones, Arthur DT Jr. 6-4 291 Endicott, NY (Union Endicott) 90 * Kimmel, Jared DE So. 6-6 255 Harpursville, NY (Harpursville Central) 2 Legree, David QB RF 6-4 214 Brooklyn, NY (South Shore) 57 Leo, Max LS Jr. 5-11 210 Clay, NY (Bishop Grimes) 11 ** Lobdell, Lavar WR Jr. 6-3 210 Syracuse, NY (Christian Brothers Academy) 47 * Long, Rob P So. 6-4 175 Downingtown, PA (Downingtown West) 33 *** Maljovec, Ben TE Sr. 6-3 237 Warren, PA (Warren Area) 54 Marinovich, Mikhail DE Fr. 6-4 230 San Clemente, Calif./JSerra Catholic/Milford Academy 60 * McKenzie, Jim C So 6-4 286 Springfi eld, PA (Saint Joseph’s Prep) 20 * McKinnon, Randy S So. 5-10 198 Jacksonville, FL (The Potter’s House Christian Academy) 73 * Meldrum, Jonathan OT So. 6-5 305 Boise, ID (Landstown/Hargrave Military Academy) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 ALPHABETICAL ROSTER S No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Junior College/Prep School) 50 * Mele, Mike LB So. 6-0 218 Sea Girt, NJ (Manasquan) 6 * Merkerson, Da’Mon CB So. 6-1 185 Passaic, NJ (Saint Mary’s) 88 Middleton, Lamar DE RF 6-3 254 Newark, N.J. (M.X. Shabazz) 57 Mitchell, Elon DT Jr. 6-2 245 Round Rock, TX (Stony Point) 38 Novak, Ryan K So. 5-11 170 Marcellus, NY (Marcellus)

85 ** Owen, Mike TE Jr. 6-4 251 Riverhead, NY (Riverhead) ORANGE PRIDE 61 Peña, Dan DT Sr. 6-2 266 New York, NY (HSES) 55 * Perkins, Anthony DT So. 6-4 268 Washington, DC (DeMatha/Milford Academy) 47 79 Phillips, Dalton C Sr. 6-3 278 Clancy, MT (Helena/Carroll College) 49 Pratt, Darnell H-Back/TE RF 6-4 222 Syracuse, NY (Nottingham/Milford Academy)

84 Provo, Nick TE RF 6-4 1/2 232 West Palm Beach, FL (John I. Leonard) 94 Rechul, Niko P Sr. 6-2 195 Huntington Station, NY (Huntington) 19 Reid, Matt CB RF 6-0 163 Upper Marlboro, MD (Frederick Douglass Sr.) 9 * Robinson, Andrew QB Jr. 6-3 222 Baltimore, MD (Calvert Hall College HS) 71 * Rosner, Adam OG So. 6-6 303 Depew, NY (Depew/Milford Academy) 66 Ross, Jason LB Jr. 5-10 202 Highland Park, IL (Highland Park) 95 *** Santiago, Nick DT Sr. 6-3 294 Utica, NY (Utica Proctor) 26 Scott, Kevyn S RF 5-11 197 Tamarac, FL (Saint Thomas Aquinas School) 28 * Scott, Nico CB So. 5-10 180 Greenbelt, MD (Eleanor Roosevelt) 42 ** Shadle, Patrick K Sr. 5-8 209 Morgantown, WV (Morgantown) 81 * Sheeran, Dan WR So. 6-3 217 Golden Bridges, NY (John Jay) 62 Simpson, Ray OG Sr. 6-2 295 Hauppauge, NY (Hauppauge HS/Alfred University) 25 * Smith, Derrell LB So. 6-1 225 New Castle, DE (Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Tech) 74 Speller, Nick OT Fr. 6-5 310 Baltimore, Md./Edmondson-Westside 58 * Stenclik, Mike LB Jr. 6-0 229 Webster, NY (Webster-Schroeder) 96 Stewart, Zary DE RF 6-4 229 Upper Marlboro, MD (Frederick Douglass Sr.) 24 * Suter, Max S So. 5-11 190 Ruffs Dale, PA (Greensburg Central Catholic) 94 * Tribbey, Bud DT So. 6-1 288 Richmond, VA (Varina) 39 Wallis, Austin K Fr. 5-10 185 Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North 87 Westhafer, Steve TE So. 6-2 215 Mechanicsburg, PA (Bishop McDevitt) 78 White, Josh OT RF 6-5 294 Salisbury, MD (Wicomico) 15 *** Williams, Bruce FS Sr. 6-0 200 Syracuse, NY (Christian Brothers Academy) 1 ** Williams, Mike WR Jr. 6-2 204 Buffalo, NY (Riverside) 63 Zaske, Dave LS So. 5-10 250 Bloomfi eld Hills, MI (Bloomfi eld Hills Brother Rice) * Letters Won RF: Redshirt freshman

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Baumbach, Tucker BOMB-bach Giruzzi, Vincenzo JER-utz-ee, vin-CHEN-zo Shadle, Patrick SHAY-dle Chavers, Corey ch-A-vers Lobdell, Lavar LOB-dell Stenclik, Mike STENZ-lick Chiara, Paul CHEE-are-ah Maljovec, Ben MAL-jah-vic Trivers, Randy TRY-vers Davis, Dowayne DWAYNE Mele, Mike ME-lee Durand, Ryan DUR-and Merkerson, Da’Mon DAY-moan Fiammetta, Tony FEE-ah-met-ah Mitchell, Elon E-lon Flaherty, Jake FLARE-it-ee Peña, Dan PAIN-ya Gilbeaux, Brandon gil-BO Rechul, Niko re-COOL SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2008 NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Junior College/Prep School) 1 ** Williams, Mike WR Jr. 6-2 204 Buffalo, NY (Riverside) 2 Legree, David QB RF 6-4 214 Brooklyn, NY (South Shore) 3 * Carter, Delone RB So. 5-10 214 Copley, OH (Copley Senior) 4 * Dantley, Cameron QB Sr. 6-1 218 Silver Spring, MD (St. Albans/ Phillips Exeter Academy) 6 * Merkerson, Da’Mon CB So. 6-1 185 Passaic, NJ (Saint Mary’s)

ORANGE PRIDE 7 * Davis, Donte WR So. 6-0 173 Chantilly, VA (Westfi eld) 8 Catalina, Cody QB RF 6-3 221 Ruffs Dale, PA (Greensburg Central Catholic) 48 9 * Robinson, Andrew QB Jr. 6-3 222 Baltimore, MD (Calvert Hall College) 11 ** Lobdell, Lavar WR Jr. 6-3 210 Syracuse, NY (Christian Brothers Academy) 13 ** Barker, John K/P Sr. 5-8 155 Avon, MA (Xaverian Brothers) 15 *** Williams, Bruce FS Sr. 6-0 200 Syracuse, NY (Christian Brothers Academy) 17 *** Brown, A.J. SS Sr. 6-0 201 Bealton, VA (Liberty) 19 Reid, Matt CB RF 6-0 163 Upper Marlboro, MD (Frederick Douglass Sr.) 20 * McKinnon, Randy S So. 5-10 198 Jacksonville, FL (The Potter’s House Christian Academy) 21 * Howard, Ryan CB Sr. 5-8 185 Carson, CA (Bishop Montgomery/Long Beach City CC) 22 *** Brinkley, Curtis RB Sr. 5-9 203 Philadelphia, PA (West Catholic) 23 Bailey, Daniel RB Jr. 5-7 167 Centreville, VA (Centreville) 24 * Suter, Max S So. 5-11 190 Ruffs Dale, PA (Greensburg Central Catholic) 25 * Smith, Derrell LB So. 6-1 225 New Castle, DE (Paul M. Hodgson Vocational Tech) 26 Scott, Kevyn S RF 5-11 197 Tamarac, FL (Saint Thomas Aquinas School) 28 * Scott, Nico CB So. 5-10 180 Greenbelt, MD (Eleanor Roosevelt) 28 Collier, Averin RB Fr. 5-10 200 Rochester, N.Y./Churchville-Chili 30 *** Giruzzi, Vincenzo DE Sr. 6-3 241 Utica, NY (Utica Proctor) 31 Ahern, Ryan DB Jr. 6-2 197 Agoura Hills, CA (Oaks Christian/Roger Williams University) 32 * Hogue, Doug RB So. 6-2 215 Yonkers, NY (Roosevelt) 33 *** Maljovec, Ben TE Sr. 6-3 237 Warren, PA (Warren Area) 34 *** Chiara, Paul S Sr. 5-11 205 Mountain Lakes, NJ (Mountain Lakes) 35 * Holmes, Mike CB So. 5-11 185 Jacksonville, FL (Mandarin) 36 Conway , Malcolm P So. 5-11 175 Kingston, PA (Wyoming Valley West) 37 Collier, Daniel FB Jr. 6-0 240 Auburn, NY (Auburn HS/Cayuga CC) 38 Novak, Ryan K So. 5-11 170 Marcellus, NY (Marcellus) 39 Wallis, Austin K Fr. 5-10 185 Overland Park, Kan./Blue Valley North 40 Donnelly, Ryan TE Sr. 6-3 234 East Syracuse, NY (East Syracuse-Minoa) 41 Gillum, Ryan LB RF 5-11 220 Youngstown, Ohio (Liberty) 42 ** Shadle, Patrick K Sr. 5-8 209 Morgantown, WV (Morgantown) 43 *** Fiammetta, Tony FB Sr. 6-1 239 Walkersville, MD (Walkersville) 45 *** Flaherty, Jake LB Sr. 6-1 228 Wakefi eld, RI (South Kingstown) 46 * Cantey, Parker LB So. 6-3 218 Brooklyn, NY (South Shore) 47 * Long, Rob P So. 6-4 175 Downingtown, PA (Downingtown West) 49 Pratt, Darnell H-Back/TE RF 6-4 222 Syracuse, NY (Nottingham/Milford Academy) 50 * Mele, Mike LB So. 6-0 218 Sea Girt, NJ (Manasquan) 51 Boah, Kwaku LB So. 6-2 245 Roosevelt, NY (Baldwin) 52 Haney, Ollie OL RF 6-3 288 Clark, NJ (A.L. Johnson) 53 Battles, Chad LB RF 6-3 224 Newport News, VA (Heritage) 54 Marinovich, Mikhail DE Fr. 6-4 230 San Clemente, Calif./JSerra Catholic/Milford Academy 55 * Perkins, Anthony DT So. 6-4 268 Washington, DC (DeMatha/Milford Academy) SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2008 NUMERICAL ROSTER S No. Name Pos. Cl. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School/Junior College/Prep School) 57 Mitchell, Elon DT Jr. 6-2 245 Round Rock, TX (Stony Point) 57 Leo, Max LS Jr. 5-11 210 Clay, NY (Bishop Grimes) 58 * Stenclik, Mike LB Jr. 6-0 229 Webster, NY (Webster-Schroeder) 59 Card, Brandon LB Jr. 6-1 240 Baldwinsville, NY (C.W. Baker HS/Hobart College) 60 * McKenzie, Jim C So 6-4 286 Springfi eld, PA (Saint Joseph’s Prep)

61 Peña, Dan DT Sr. 6-2 266 New York, NY (HSES) ORANGE PRIDE 62 Simpson, Ray OG Sr. 6-2 295 Hauppauge, NY (Hauppauge HS/Alfred University) 63 Zaske, Dave LS So. 5-10 250 Bloomfi eld Hills, MI (Bloomfi eld Hills Brother Rice) 49 64 ** Chavers, Corey OT Sr. 6-5 295 Jamesville, NY (Jamesville-Dewitt) 66 Ross, Jason LB Jr. 5-10 202 Highland Park, IL (Highland Park) 69 Basile, Chris DE Jr. 6-4 280 Brooklyn, NY (School of Legal Studies/Hudson Valley CC) 70 Bartholomew, Ryan OG So. 6-3 290 Mitchellville, MD (DeMatha) 71 * Rosner, Adam OG So. 6-6 303 Depew, NY (Depew/Milford Academy) 73 * Meldrum, Jonathan OT So. 6-5 305 Boise, ID (Landstown/Hargrave Military Academy) 74 Speller, Nick OT Fr. 6-5 310 Baltimore, Md./Edmondson-Westside 75 *** Durand, Ryan OG Sr. 6-5 303 Leominster, MA (Saint Bernard’s Prep) 77 * Baumbach, Tucker OT So. 6-5 307 Middletown, PA (Bishop McDevitt) 78 White, Josh OT RF 6-5 294 Salisbury, MD (Wicomico) 79 Phillips, Dalton C Sr. 6-3 278 Clancy, MT (Helena/Carroll College) 81 * Sheeran, Dan WR So. 6-3 217 Golden Bridges, NY (John Jay) 82 Chew, Van WR Fr. 6-1 165 Manassas, Va./Centreville 83 Cervino, Chaz WR RF 5-10 180 Wayne, NJ (DePaul Catholic)

84 Provo, Nick TE RF 6-4 1/2 232 West Palm Beach, FL (John I. Leonard) 85 ** Owen, Mike TE Jr. 6-4 251 Riverhead, NY (Riverhead) 87 Westhafer, Steve TE So. 6-2 215 Mechanicsburg, PA (Bishop McDevitt) 88 Middleton, Lamar DE RF 6-3 254 Newark, N.J. (M.X. Shabazz) 89 Burke, Roland TE Sr. 6-5 267 Cicero, NY (Bishop Grimes/SUNY Brockport) 90 * Kimmel, Jared DE So. 6-6 255 Harpursville, NY (Harpursville Central) 91 ** Gilbeaux, Brandon DE Jr. 6-3 276 Washington, DC (Dunbar) 94 * Tribbey, Bud DT So. 6-1 288 Richmond, VA (Varina) 94 Rechul, Niko P Sr. 6-2 195 Huntington Station, NY (Huntington) 95 *** Santiago, Nick DT Sr. 6-3 294 Utica, NY (Utica Proctor) 96 Stewart, Zary DE RF 6-4 229 Upper Marlboro, MD (Frederick Douglass Sr.) 97 ** Jones, Arthur DT Jr. 6-4 291 Endicott, NY (Union Endicott) * Letters Won RF: Redshirt freshman

PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Baumbach, Tucker BOMB-bach Giruzzi, Vincenzo JER-utz-ee, vin-CHEN-zo Shadle, Patrick SHAY-dle Chavers, Corey ch-A-vers Lobdell, Lavar LOB-dell Stenclik, Mike STENZ-lick Chiara, Paul CHEE-are-ah Maljovec, Ben MAL-jah-vic Trivers, Randy TRY-vers Davis, Dowayne DWAYNE Mele, Mike ME-lee Durand, Ryan DUR-and Merkerson, Da’Mon DAY-moan Fiammetta, Tony FEE-ah-met-ah Mitchell, Elon E-lon Flaherty, Jake FLARE-it-ee Peña, Dan PAIN-ya Gilbeaux, Brandon gil-BO Rechul, Niko re-COOL SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 FINAL STATISTICS 2007 RESULTS (2-10 overall, 1-6 BIG EAST) TEAM STATISTICS Date Opponent Attendance Result Televison SYRACUSE OPPONENT August 31 WASHINGTON 40,329 L, 12-42 ESPN SCORING (avg.) 197 (16.4) 418 (34.8) September 8 at Iowa 70,585 L, 0-35 BTN FIRST DOWNS 181 287 Rushing 58 122 15 ILLINOIS 34,188 L, 20-41 ESPNU Passing 112 146 22 at #18/19 Louisville * 40,922 W, 38-35 ESPN Reg. Penalty 11 19 29 at Miami (OH) 16,800 L, 14-17 ONN RUSHING YARDAGE 753 2494 October 6 #13/12 WEST VIRGINIA * 35,345 L, 14-55 ESPN Reg. Yards gained rushing 1220 2687 Yards lost rushing 467 193

ORANGE PRIDE 13 RUTGERS * 36,226 L, 14-38 ESPN Reg. Rushing Attempts 375 515 20 BUFFALO 30,897 W, 20-12 ESPNU Average Per Rush 2.0 4.8 27 OPEN Average Per Game 62.8 207.8 November 3 at Pittsburgh * 31,374 L, 17-20 ESPN Reg. TDs Rushing 5 30 50 10 USF * 38,039 L, 10-41 ESPN Reg. PASSING YARDAGE 2750 3131 Att-Comp-Int 383-202-10 393-267-9 17 at #25/arv Connecticut * 40,000 L, 7-30 ESPN2 Average Per Pass 7.2 8.0 24 #24/arv CINCINNATI * 30,040 L, 31-52 ESPNU Average Per Catch 13.6 11.7 HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS Average Per Game 229.2 260.9 * Indicates BIG EAST Conference game TDs Passing 18 20 TOTAL OFFENSE 3503 5625 TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays 758 908 Average Per Play 4.6 6.2 G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G Average Per Game 291.9 468.8 ROBINSON, A. 11 387 -39 2192 2153 195.7 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS (avg./return) 69-1709 (24.8) 41-906 (22.1) DANTLEY, Cam 8 103 -23 558 535 66.9 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS (avg./return) 10-46 (4.6) 33-430 (13.0) BRINKLEY, C. 8 111 371 0 371 46.4 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS (avg./return) 9-213 (23.7) 10-114 (12.7) HOGUE, Doug 9 77 251 0 251 27.9 FUMBLES-LOST 24-10 11-5 CHIARA, Paul 12 21 95 0 95 7.9 PENALTIES-YARDS (avg./return) 85-707 (58.9) 109-885 (73.8) SELLERS, Jeremy 12 21 49 0 49 4.1 PUNTS-YARDS 80-3356 52-2025 SUTER, Max 12 9 38 0 38 3.2 Average Per Punt/Net punt average 42.0/34.3 38.9/36.9 SMITH, Derrell 12 10 22 0 22 1.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME 27:31 32:29 SMITH, Taj 12 5 16 0 16 1.3 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS (pct.) 46/164 (28%) 82/174 (47%) FIAMMETTA, Tony 11 3 8 0 8 0.7 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS (pct.) 7/18 (39%) 6/13 (46%) BARKER, John 12 1 3 0 3 0.2 SACKS BY-YARDS 9-65 54-324 TEAM 9 10 -38 0 -38 -4.2 MISC YARDS 4 -11 Syracuse 12 758 753 2750 3503 291.9 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 24 53 Opponents...... 12 908 2494 3131 5625 468.8 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 10-14 16-22 ON-SIDE KICKS 1-1 0-2 RED-ZONE SCORES (pct.) 20-25 (80%) 53-57 (93%) SCORING BY QUARTERS RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (pct.) 15-25 (60%) 39-57 (68%) 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total PAT-ATTEMPTS (pct.) 23-24 (96%) 52-53 (98%) Syracuse 37 51 62 47 197 ATTENDANCE 245,064 199,681 Opponents 87 130 103 98 418 Games/Avg Per Game 7/35,009 5/39,936 PASSING INTERCEPTIONS G Effic Att-Cmp-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G No. Yds Avg TD Long ROBINSON, A. 11 125.69 154-292-7 52.7 2192 13 79 199.3 FIELDS, Joe 4 62 15.5 0 35 DANTLEY, Cam 8 117.08 48-90-3 53.3 558 5 56 69.8 BROWN, A.J. 2 38 19.0 0 23 TEAM 9 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 MALJOVEC, Ben 1 52 52.0 0 52 Syracuse 12 123.34 202-383-10 52.7 2750 18 79 229.2 WILLIAMS, Bruce 1 23 23.0 0 23 Opponents...... 12 147.07 267-393-9 67.9 3131 20 63 260.9 McCLAIN, Jameel 1 38 38.0 0 38 Syracuse 9 213 23.7 0 52 RUSHING Opponents...... 10 114 11.4 2 49 GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G BRINKLEY, C. 8 111 416 45 371 3.3 2 29 46.4 FUMBLE RETURNS HOGUE, Doug 9 77 275 24 251 3.3 1 20 27.9 No. Yds Avggg TD Long CHIARA, Paul 12 21 97 2 95 4.5 1 22 7.9 MALJOVEC, Ben 1 2 2.0 0 2 SELLERS, Jeremy 12 21 50 1 49 2.3 1 9 4.1 Syracuse 1 2 2.0 0 2 SUTER, Max 12 9 42 4 38 4.2 0 12 3.2 Opponents...... 2 16 8.0 1 16 SMITH, Derrell 12 10 28 6 22 2.2 0 8 1.8 SMITH, Taj 12 5 16 0 16 3.2 0 7 1.3 KICK RETURNS FIAMMETTA, Tony 11 3 8 0 8 2.7 0 4 0.7 BARKER, John 12 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.2 No. Yds Avg TD Long DANTLEY, Cam 8 13 12 35 -23 -1.8 0 6 -2.9 SUTER, Max 51 1299 25.5 1 93 TEAM 9 9 0 38 -38 -4.2 0 0 -4.2 HOLMES, Mike 14 352 25.1 0 64 ROBINSON, A. 11 95 273 312 -39 -0.4 0 18 -3.5 McKINNON, Randy 3 54 18.0 0 23 Syracuse 12 375 1220 467 753 2.0 5 29 62.8 HOWARD, Ryan 1 4 4.0 0 4 Opponents...... 12 515 2687 193 2494 4.8 30 75 207.8 Syracuse 69 1709 24.8 1 93 Opponents...... 41 906 22.1 0 64 PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd PUNT RETURNS LONG, Rob 75 3139 41.9 73 8 22 21 0 No. Yds Avggg TD Long BARKER, John 4 217 54.2 71 1 0 3 0 WILLIAMS, Bruce 5 13 2.6 0 11 TEAM 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 1 HOWARD, Ryan 3 32 10.7 0 13 Syracuse 80 3356 42.0 73 9 22 24 1 CHIARA, Paul 2 1 0.5 0 1 Opponents 52 2025 38.9 63 3 20 22 0 Syracuse 10 46 4.6 0 13 Opponents...... 33 430 13.0 0 53 KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net Yd Ln SHADLE, Patrick 44 2484 56.5 0 1 Syracuse 44 2484 56.5 0 1 906 35.9 34 Opponents 78 4835 62.0 5 1 1709 38.8 31 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 Bold type indicates 2008 returner 2007 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS S RECEIVING G No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G WILLIAMS, Mike 12 60 837 13.9 10 61 69.8 SMITH, Taj 12 44 822 18.7 5 79 68.5 NESHEIWAT, J. 12 17 270 15.9 2 48 22.5 MOSS, Rice 12 13 150 11.5 0 20 12.5 CHIARA, Paul 12 12 93 7.8 0 20 7.8 FIAMMETTA, Tony 11 12 75 6.2 0 15 6.8 BRINKLEY, C. 8 9 149 16.6 0 62 18.6 MERKERSON, D. 10 8 101 12.6 1 42 10.1 LOBDELL, Lavar 12 8 86 10.8 0 14 7.2 ORANGE PRIDE OWEN, Mike 12 5 51 10.2 0 18 4.2 SHEERAN, Dan 12 4 24 6.0 0 13 2.0 HOGUE, Doug 9 3 31 10.3 0 19 3.4 SELLERS, Jeremy 12 2 31 15.5 0 27 2.6 51 KAPALANGA, A. 12 2 15 7.5 0 10 1.2 SMITH, Derrell 12 2 8 4.0 0 9 0.7 BELL, Kyley 2 1 7 7.0 0 7 3.5 Syracuse 12 202 2750 13.6 18 79 229.2 Opponents...... 12 267 3131 11.7 20 63 260.9

ALL-PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G SUTER, Max 12 38 0 0 1299 0 1337 111.4 SMITH, Taj 12 16 822 0 0 0 838 69.8 WILLIAMS, Mike 12 0 837 0 0 0 837 69.8 BRINKLEY, C. 8 371 149 0 0 0 520 65.0 HOLMES, Mike 12 0 0 0 352 0 352 29.3 HOGUE, Doug 9 251 31 0 0 0 282 31.3 NESHEIWAT, J. 12 0 270 0 0 0 270 22.5 CHIARA, Paul 12 95 93 1 0 0 189 15.8 MOSS, Rice 12 0 150 0 0 0 150 12.5 MERKERSON, D. 10 0 101 0 0 0 101 10.1 LOBDELL, Lavar 12 0 86 0 0 0 86 7.2 FIAMMETTA, Tony 11 8 75 0 0 0 83 7.5 SELLERS, Jeremy 12 49 31 0 0 0 80 6.7 FIELDS, Joe 12 0 0 0 0 62 62 5.2 McKINNON, Randy 12 0 0 0 54 0 54 4.5 MALJOVEC, Ben 10 0 0 0 0 52 52 5.2 OWEN, Mike 12 0 51 0 0 0 51 4.2 BROWN, A.J. 12 0 0 0 0 38 38 3.2 McCLAIN, Jameel 12 0 0 0 0 38 38 3.2 HOWARD, Ryan 6 0 0 32 4 0 36 6.0 WILLIAMS, Bruce 12 0 0 13 0 23 36 3.0 SMITH, Derrell 12 22 8 0 0 0 30 2.5 SHEERAN, Dan 12 0 24 0 0 0 24 2.0 KAPALANGA, A. 12 0 15 0 0 0 15 1.2 BELL, Kyle 2 0 7 0 0 0 7 3.5 BARKER, John 12 3 0 0 0 0 3 0.2 DANTLEY, Cam 8 -23 0 0 0 0 -23 -2.9 TEAM 9 -38 0 0 0 0 -38 -4.2 ROBINSON, A. 11 -39 0 0 0 0 -39 -3.5 Total...... 12 753 2750 46 1709 213 5471 455.9 Opponents...... 12 2494 3131 430 906 114 7075 589.6 SCORING |------PATs ------| TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Safetyy Points WILLIAMS, Mike 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 60 SHADLE, Patrick 0 10-14 23-24 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 53 SMITH, Taj 5 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 30 BRINKLEY, C. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 NESHEIWAT, J. 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 HOGUE, Doug 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 SUTER, Max 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 MERKERSON, D. 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 SELLERS, Jeremy 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 CHIARA, Paul 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 GILBEAUX, B. 0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 0 Syracuse 24 10-14 23-24 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 197 Opponents...... 53 16-22 52-53 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 418 FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lgg Blk SHADLE, Patrick 10-14 71.4 0-0 2-2 2-4 5-6 1-2 50 2 Syracuse 10-14 71.4 0-0 2-2 2-4 5-6 1-2 50 2 Opponents 16-22 72.7 1-1 3-3 9-10 2-7 1-1 50 3

Bold type indicates 2008 returner SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 DEFENSIVE STATISTICS |------Tackles ------| Sacks |-- Pass Def --| |--- Fumbles ---| Blkd GP Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 5 FIELDS, Joe 12-12 53 44 97 2.5-4 . 4-62 2 1 1-0 . . . 45 FLAHERTY, Jake 12-12 45 50 95 6.5-26 1.0-6 ...... 52 McCLAIN, Jameel 12-12 39 38 77 6.0-24 1.5-12 1-38 3 4 1-0 2 1 . 35 HOLMES, Mike 12-8 40 24 64 2.0-3 . . 2 . . . . . 26 DAVIS, Dowayne 12-12 45 16 61 3.0-7 . . 4 . . 1 . . 27 CHESTNUT, Nick 12-11 43 17 60 . . . 4 . . . . . ORANGE PRIDE 97 JONES, Arthur 11-11 32 19 51 17.5-43 1.0-4 . . . . . 1 . 91 GILBEAUX, B. 12-12 29 20 49 6.0-19 1.0-8 . . . . . 1 . 52 30 GIRUZZI, V. 12-7 22 19 41 2.0-8 . . 1 1 . . 1 . 17 BROWN, A.J. 12-5 24 14 38 1.5-3 . 2-38 1 . . 1 . . 33 MALJOVEC, Ben 10-6 20 12 32 1.0-3 . 1-52 . . 2-2 . . . 50 MELE, Mike 12-2 13 16 29 0.5-1 . . 1 . . . . . 46 CANTEY, Parker 11-2 16 12 28 1.0-1 ...... 58 STENCLIK, Mike 5-3 14 9 23 3.0-19 1.0-14 ...... 28 SCOTT, Nico 12-2 17 4 21 . . . 1 . . . . . 51 JENKINS, Tony 7-7 11 9 20 4.0-14 2.0-12 . . 1 . 1 . . 95 SANTIAGO, Nick 12-2 8 9 17 1.0-6 0.5-4 . 1 . . . . . 94 TRIBBEY, Bud 12-1 8 9 17 0.5-1 ...... 15 WILLIAMS, Bruce 12-0 11 5 16 . . 1-23 ...... 55 WILLIAMS, Lee 10-2 6 9 15 2.0-6 1.0-5 . . 1 . . . . 48 SUTER, Max 12-1 7 5 12 ...... 34 CHIARA, Paul 12-0 7 2 9 ...... 93 LEWIS, Andrew 11-0 4 4 8 1.0-1 ...... 56 PERKINS, A. 10-0 5 2 7 1.0-7 ...... 99 CAMPBELL, C. 11-2 4 3 7 1.0-1 . . . . . 1 . . 24 SELLERS, Jeremy 12-0 5 1 6 . . . . . 1-0 1 . . 20 McKINNON, Randy 12-0 2 4 6 ...... 14 BROWN, Quinton 9-0 5 1 6 ...... 85 OWEN, Mike 12-3 3 3 6 ...... 90 KIMMEL, Jared 4-0 3 2 5 . . . 1 . . 1 . . 72 HAMMOND, Ian 12-0 2 2 4 ...... 84 MERKERSON, D. 10-1 4 . 4 ...... 80 NESHEIWAT, J. 12-10 3 . 3 ...... 29 TANNER, Jason 2-0 2 . 2 ...... 60 McKENZIE, Jim 11-10 1 . 1 ...... 36 FERNANDEZ, O. 4-0 . 1 1 ...... 25 SMITH, Derrell 12-0 1 . 1 ...... 22 BRINKLEY, C. 8-8 1 . 1 ...... 42 SHADLE, Patrick 12-0 . 1 1 ...... 4 SMITH, Taj 12-12 1 . 1 ...... 9 ROBINSON, A. 11-11 . 1 1 ...... Syracuse 12-0 556 387 943 63-197 9-65 9-213 21 8 5-2 8 4 . Opponents...... 12-0 458 282 740 87.0-411 54-324 10-114 41 25 10-16 12 3 .

Bold type indicates 2008 returner SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 TEAM GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS S Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis. Miami (OH) WVU Rutgers Buffalo Pitt. USF UConn Cincy TOTAL OFFENSE SU 207 103 286 465 302 202 270 444 265 291 255 544 OPP 444 408 508 628 436 486 538 359 294 582 398 413 TOTAL PLAYS SU 61 50 63 61 62 53 60 70 68 55 70 75 OPP 62 78 71 93 76 75 75 75 71 84 73 85 AVG. Yds/Play SU 3.4 2.1 4.5 7.6 4.9 3.8 4.5 6.3 3.9 5.3 3.6 4.9 OPP 7.2 5.2 7.2 6.8 5.7 6.5 7.2 4.3 4.1 6.9 5.5 7.3 RUSHING: Yds. SU 8 24 63 42 66 94 112 179 30 15 135 (-15)

OPP 302 118 378 73 286 251 228 73 141 346 185 113 ORANGE PRIDE Att. SU 29 30 34 35 26 37 28 42 31 17 32 34 OPP 41 41 51 28 50 54 45 27 41 56 49 32 TDs SU 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 53 OPP 6 1 4 1 2 5 3 0 1 3 2 2 PASSING: Yds. SU 199 79 223 423 236 108 158 265 235 276 120 428 OPP 142 290 130 555 150 235 310 286 153 236 213 431 Att. SU 32 20 29 26 36 16 32 28 37 38 38 51 OPP 21 37 20 65 26 21 30 48 30 28 24 43 Comp. SU 20 7 19 17 17 6 15 15 19 21 15 31 OPP 15 24 15 45 13 18 20 32 21 19 16 29 Comp. Pct. SU 62.5 35.0 65.5 65.4 47.2 37.5 42.8 53.5 51.4 55.3 39.5 60.8 OPP 71.4 64.9 75 69.2 50.0 85.7 66.7 66.7 70.0 67.9 66.7 67.4 TDs SU 1 0 1 4 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 3 OPP 0 4 1 4 0 1 2 0 1 2 1 4 Int. SU 0 1 0 0 0 2 1 2 0 2 2 0 OPP 0 2 0 2 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1st DOWNS: Total SU 13 5 14 16 14 11 16 26 15 14 17 20 OPP 23 22 26 37 19 25 23 21 16 26 25 24 Rush SU 3 2 6 2 4 5 7 13 4 1 10 1 OPP 16 7 17 3 13 15 9 5 8 13 9 7 Pass SU 9 3 8 14 10 4 7 11 11 12 5 18 OPP 7 14 6 29 5 9 13 16 8 13 10 16 Penalty SU 1 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 0 1 2 1 OPP 0 1 3 5 1 1 1 0 0 0 6 1 TIME OF POSS. SU 31:51 24:12 29:13 26:44 23:08 26:57 26:23 29:19 27:06 24:16 27:13 33:50 OPP 28:09 35:48 29:46 33:16 36:52 33:03 33:33 30:41 32:54 35:44 32:47 26:10 3rd DOWN CONV. SU 6-15 2-15 5-16 5-13 3-13 4-12 4-14 5-10 2-14 2-11 4-13 4-17 OPP 7-11 13-19 5-11 4-13 7-17 10-15 8-15 5-15 4-16 7-14 6-14 6-14 4th DOWN CONV. SU 1-1 0-1 2-3 0-0 0-1 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-1 1-2 2-2 1-4 OPP 0-0 1-1 0-0 1-3 0-0 1-1 0-0 3-3 0-2 0-0 0-2 0-1 PUNTING:#-Avg. SU 6-48.3 8-42.6 6-43.8 6-41.3 8-41.4 4-43.0 8-39.5 3-48.0 10-41.0 7-43.9 7-39.7 7-36.6 OPP 4-46.2 4-31.8 3-33.3 5-25.2 6-47.2 3-37.0 5-33.3 4-42.5 7-35.4 4-45.8 3-40.7 4-51.2 FUMBLES: #-Lost SU 2-1 0-0 1-0 3-2 1-1 6-1 1-1 3-0 1-0 2-2 2-1 2-1 OPP 0-0 1-1 1-0 2-2 2-0 1-0 0-0 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-1 PENALTIES: #-Yds. SU 7-45 6-40 5-55 11-96 7-40 6-55 7-55 7-62 3-25 8-60 9-79 9-95 OPP 8-56 4-35 6-46 12-105 10-89 8-65 12-78 10-83 4-35 16-144 7-41 12-108 PUNT RET.: #-Yds. SU 2-20 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-6 0-0 3-1 1-(-13) 0-0 3-32 0-0 0-0 OPP 0-0 5-113 5-40 4-33 3-36 2-17 1-37 0-0 6-106 1-5 4-33 2-10 KO RET.: #-Yds. SU 7-205 5-91 7-137 4-148 3-96 7-176 7-198 4-89 4-92 8-168 6-137 7-172 OPP 4-73 1-19 3-45 7-162 2-33 3-60 3-89 5-120 3-108 2-42 2-31 6-124 SACKS BY: #-Yds. SU 0-0 2-12 0-0 1-10 2-10 0-0 0-0 0-0 2-14 0-0 0-0 2-19 OPP 7-21 6-32 5-27 2-15 2-12 2-13 5-28 2-11 6-41 2-10 4-25 11-89 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS RUSHING (CARRIES-YDS/TDS) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Barker, John 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-3/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Brinkley, Curtis 6-4/0 12-36/0 18-54/0 23-53/0 12-36/0 18-50/1 16-98/1 6-40/0 DNP DNP DNP 0-0/0 Chiara, Paul 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-1/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 1-3/0 9-55/0 9-30/1 Dantley, Cameron 1-(-2)/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP DNP 1-0/0 DNP DNP 6-(-16)/0 4-(-7)/0 1-2/0 0-0/0 Fiammetta, Tony 1-1/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 1-3/0 1-4/0 0-0/0

ORANGE PRIDE Hogue, Doug DNP DNP 3-13/0 0-0/0 DNP 8-34/0 3-14/0 24-83/1 12-10/0 7-2/0 12-65/0 8-30/0 Robinson, Andrew 13-(-17)/06-(-32)/0 8-(-20)/0 7-(-2)/0 6-24/0 8-22/0 8-(-6)/0 9-62/0 5-(-6)/0 DNP 8-9/0 17-(-73)/0 Sellers, Jeremy 3-3/0 7-17/0 4-15/1 1-0/0 6-14/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 54 Smith, Derrell 5-19/0 5-3/0 Moved to linebacker Smith, Taj 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-6/0 0-0/0 1-7/0 1-3/0 1-0/0 0-0/0 Suter, Max 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 6-27/0 3-11/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

RECEIVING (RECEPTIONS-YDS/TDS) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Bell, Kyle DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 0-0/0 1-7/0 Brinkley, Curtis 4-63/0 0-0/0 4-89/0 1-(-3)/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP DNP DNP DNP Chiara, Paul 1-3/0 0-0/0 1-6/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-4/0 1-4/0 0-0/0 1-15/0 0-0/0 3-37/0 3-26/0 Fiammetta, Tony 0-0/0 0-0/0 4-18/0 1-10/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 1-6/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 0-0/0 1-4/0 3-21/0 Hogue, Doug DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-19/0 0-0/0 2-12/0 Kapalanga, Arthur 0-0/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-10/0 0-0/0 Lobdell, Lavar 1-9/0 1-12/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-11/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-12/0 1-6/0 3-36/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Merkerson, Da’Mon DNP DNP 2-22/0 1-42/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-8/0 2-6/0 0-0/0 2-23/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Moss, Rice 1-13/0 0-0/0 1-5/0 2-33/0 3-34/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-21/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-20/0 3-24/0 Nesheiwat, Jawad 1-15/0 0-0/0 2-14/1 3-85/0 2-13/0 0-0/0 4-81/0 0-0/0 2-16/0 1-20/0 0-0/0 2-26/1 Owen, Mike 2-15/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-12/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-24/0 Sellers, Jeremy 1-4/0 0-0/0 1-27/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Sheeran, Dan 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-5/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-17/0 0-0/0 1-2/0 Smith, Derrell 1-9/01-(-1)/0 Moved to linebacker Smith, Taj 5-33/0 3-51/0 1-4/0 4-173/2 6-81/1 2-24/0 3-19/0 3-113/0 6-109/1 3-64/0 3-25/0 5-126/1 Williams, Mike 3-35/0 1-12/0 2-33/0 5-83/1 5-97/1 2-72/1 4-28/1 7-113/1 8-81/1 8-99/1 6-24/1 9-160/1

PASSING Robinson, Andrew Dantley, Cameron Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack Att Comp Int Pct Yards TD Long Sack WASHINGTON 32 20 0 62.5 199 1 28 7 WASHINGTON 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 at Iowa 20 7 1 35.0 79 0 28 6 at Iowa 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 ILLINOIS 26 17 0 65.3 208 0 62 5 ILLINOIS 3 2 0 66.7 15 1 8 0 at Louisville* 26 17 0 65.3 423 4 79 2 at Louisville* DNP at Miami (OH) 36 17 0 47.2 236 2 43 2 at Miami (OH) DNP WEST VIRGINIA* 15 5 2 33.3 100 1 61 2 WEST VIRGINIA* 1 1 0 100.0 8 0 8 0 RUTGERS* 32 15 1 42.8 158 1 38 5 RUTGERS* DNP BUFFALO 28 15 2 53.6 265 1 60 2 BUFFALO DNP at Pittsburgh* 9 4 0 44.4 46 0 16 2 at Pittsburgh* 27 15 0 55.6 189 2 56 4 SOUTH FLORIDA* DNP SOUTH FLORIDA* 38 21 2 55.3 276 1 46 2 at Connecticut* 21 8 1 38.1 59 0 20 4 at Connecticut* 17 7 1 41.1 61 1 20 0 CINCINNATI* 47 29 0 60.8 419 3 78 11 CINCINNATI* 4 2 0 50.0 9 0 7 0

Bold type indicates 2008 returner * Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS S KICKING Shadle, Patrick Opponent FG-FGA/Yds (Miss) PATs WASHINGTON 2-2 / 42, 42 0-1 at Iowa 0-2 / (39), (38) 0-0 ILLINOIS 2-2 / 44, 42 2-2 at Louisville* 1-1/26 5-5

at Miami (OH) 0-1/ (50) 2-2 ORANGE PRIDE WEST VIRGINIA* 0-0 2-2 RUTGERS* 0-0 2-2 BUFFALO 2-2/ 32, 22 2-2 55 at Pittsburgh* 1-1/ 36 2-2 SOUTH FLORIDA* 1-1/ 50 1-1 at Connecticut* 0-1/ (40) 1-1 CINCINNATI* 1-1/ 43 4-4

KICK RETURNS Holmes, Mike Suter, Max McKinnon, Randy Howard, Ryan Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg WASHINGTON 1 - 27 - 27.0 - 27 6- 178 - 29.7 - 48 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 at Iowa 2 - 22 - 11.0 - 13 3- 69 - 23.0 - 26 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP ILLINOIS 2 - 42 - 21.0 - 23 5- 95 - 19.0 - 25 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Louisville* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 4- 148 - 37.0 - 93 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Miami (OH) 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 3- 96 - 32.0 - 42 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP WEST VIRGINIA* 3 - 118 - 39.3 - 64 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 3 - 54 - 18.0 - 23 1 - 4 - 4.0 - 4 RUTGERS* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 198 - 28.3 - 37 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP BUFFALO 3 - 72 - 24.0 - 32 1 - 17 - 17.0 - 17 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Pittsburgh* 1 - 19 - 19.0 - 19 3 - 73 - 24.3 - 25 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP SOUTH FLORIDA* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 8 - 168 - 21.0 - 29 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 at Connecticut* 2 - 52 - 26.0 - 33 4 - 85 - 21.3 - 34 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 CINCINNATI* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 172 - 24.6 - 33 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0

PUNT RETURNS PUNTING Williams, Bruce Chiara, Paul Howard, Ryan Barker, John Long, Rob Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg Opponent No - Yds - Avg.-Inside 20 No - Yds - Avg.-Inside 20 WASHINGTON 2 - 20 - 10.0 - 11 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 WASHINGTON 2 - 112 - 56.0 - 1 4 - 178 - 44.5 - 1 at Iowa 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Iowa 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 8 - 341 - 42.6 - 2 ILLINOIS 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP ILLINOIS 1 - 34 - 34.0 - 1 5 - 229 - 45.8 - 0 at Louisville* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Louisville* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 6 - 248 - 41.3 - 2 at Miami (OH) 1 - 6 - 6.0 - 6 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Miami (OH) 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 8 - 331 - 41.4 - 3 WEST VIRGINIA* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 WEST VIRGINIA* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 3 - 131 - 43.7 - 1 RUTGERS* 1 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 2 - 1 - 0.5 - 1 DNP RUTGERS* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 316 - 45.1 - 3 BUFFALO 1 - (-13) -(-13.0) - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP BUFFALO 1 - 71 - 71.0 - 1 2 - 73 - 36.5 - 2 at Pittsburgh* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 DNP at Pittsburgh* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 10 - 410 - 41.0 - 2 SOUTH FLORIDA* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 3 - 32 - 10.7 - 13 SOUTH FLORIDA* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 307 - 43.9 - 1 at Connecticut* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 at Connecticut* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 278 - 39.7 - 1 CINCINNATI* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 CINCINNATI* 0 - 0 - 0.0 - 0 7 - 256 - 36.6 - 2

Bold type indicates 2008 returner * Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS DEFENSIVE LINE (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Campbell, Cornelius 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-2/4 2-1/3 Cantey, Parker DNP 1-0/1 0-0/0 3-0/3 0-0/0 2-0/2 2-0/2 1-0/1 0-6/6 3-0/3 4-5/9 1-0/1 Gilbeaux, Brandon 5-0/5 2-3/5 1-1/2 2-1/3 2-3/5 3-0/3 6-1/7 1-0/1 4-4/8 0-0/0 0-6/6 3-1/4 McClain, Jameel 4-2/6 1-7/8 3-4/7 6-1/7 2-3/5 3-4/7 5-0/5 4-3/7 1-1/2 3-4/7 5-4/9 2-5/7 Jenkins, Tony 0-0/0 2-4/6 3-0/3 1-1/2 4-2/6 1-1/2 0-1/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP

ORANGE PRIDE Jones, Arthur 1-0/1 2-7/9 3-1/4 1-1/2 5-2/7 2-1/3 6-1/7 5-3/8 4-2/6 2-0/2 DNP 1-1/2 Kimmel, Jared 1-0/1 1-1/2 0-1/1 1-0/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Lewis, Andrew 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-1/2 1-1/2 DNP 0-1/1 2-0/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 56 Owen, Mike 1-1/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Perkins, Anthony 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-0/1 2-1/3 DNP 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-1/1 1-0/1 1-1/2 0-0/0 DNP Santiago, Nick 0-1/1 1-1/2 1-1/2 2-2/4 0-1/1 2-1/3 0-0/0 1-0/1 2-1/3 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 Tribbey, Bud 3-0/3 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-2/2 3-0/3 1-3/4 1-0/1 Williams, Lee DNP 0-0/0 1-2/3 1-1/2 0-1/1 2-3/5 0-1/1 0-0/0 DNP 0-1/1 1-0/1 1-0/1

LINEBACKERS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Flaherty, Jake 2-2/4 2-4/6 3-4/7 8-3/11 2-6/8 5-4/9 6-2/8 3-2/5 6-5/11 4-3/7 5-10/15 1-3/4 Giruzzi, Vincenzo 3-3/6 5-3/8 3-3/6 3-1/4 2-3/5 0-0/0 0-0/0 3-2/5 0-1/1 1-2/3 0-1/1 1-0/1 Maljovec, Ben 3-4/7 3-1/4 0-0/0 2-1/3 7-5/12 0-0/0 3-0/3 DNP DNP 1-0/1 1-1/2 0-0/0 Mele, Mike 1-1/2 DNP 0-0/0 1-0/1 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-2/3 0-3/3 0-0/0 6-4/10 1-3/4 2-2/4 Stenclik, Mike DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP 2-3/5 6-2/8 0-0/0 1-4/5 5-0/5

DEFENSIVE BACKS (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Brown, A.J. 6-2/8 2-4/6 5-2/7 2-0/2 3-1/4 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-2/2 0-0/0 1-0/1 4-3/7 Brown, Quinton 0-0/0 1-1/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 2-0/2 0-0/0 1-0/1 Chestnut, Nick 2-3/5 2-2/4 4-0/4 9-1/10 2-1/3 3-1/4 6-3/9 3-0/3 3-3/6 5-1/6 2-1/3 2-1/3 Davis, Dowayne 5-1/6 6-1/7 3-0/3 4-0/4 4-0/4 4-1/5 2-0/2 0-2/2 4-2/6 7-3/10 3-3/6 3-4/7 Fernandez, Oliver DNP 0-0/0 DNP DNP DNP 0-0/0 DNP DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 Fields, Joe 2-4/6 4-6/10 8-2/10 8-2/10 4-2/6 3-7/10 4-5/9 4-3/7 3-1/4 8-7/15 3-3/6 2-2/4 Holmes, Mike 0-0/0 0-1/1 3-3/6 3-1/4 3-0/3 8-5/13 6-2/8 1-2/3 6-1/7 4-4/8 2-4/6 4-1/5 McKinnon, Randy 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-0/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-2/2 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 Scott, Nico 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-1/2 0-0/0 7-2/9 2-0/2 3-1/4 0-0/0 3-0/3 Suter, Max 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 1-2/3 0-0/0 4-3/7 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 Tanner, Jason 0-0/0 1-0/1 DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP DNP Williams, Bruce 0-0/0 1-1/2 5-2/7 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-0/2 0-1/1 1-0/1 0-1/1 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-0/1

OTHER (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Wash. Iowa Illinois Louis.* Miami (OH) WVU* Rutgers* Buffalo Pitt.* USF * UConn * Cincy* Chiara, Paul 0-0/0 1-0/1 2-0/2 0-0/0 1-0/1 1-1/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-1/1 1-0/1 Hammond, Ian 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 McKenzie, Jim 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 Merkerson, Da’Mon DNP DNP 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-0/1 2-0/2 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 Nesheiwat, Jawad 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 Sellers, Jeremy 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 1-0/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 2-0/2 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 1-0/1 Shadle, Patrick 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-1/1 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0 0-0/0

Bold type indicates 2008 returner * Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 STARTING LINEUPS S OFFENSE Opponent QB TB FB WR WR LT LG C RG RT TE WASHINGTON Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McCall Durand Norton Nesheiwat at Iowa Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McCall Durand Norton Nesheiwat ILLINOIS Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat at Louisville* Robinson Brinkley Owen (TE) Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat at Miami (OH) Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat WEST VIRGINIA* Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat RUTGERS* Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Merkerson* BUFFALO Robinson Brinkley Owen (TE) Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie McCall Norton Nesheiwat ORANGE PRIDE at Pittsburgh* Robinson Hogue Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Sheeran* SOUTH FLORIDA Dantley Hogue Fiammetta Smith, T. Williams Baumbach Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat at Connecticut* Robinson Hogue Owen (TE) Smith, T. Williams Chavers Madison McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat 57 CINCINNATI* Robinson Hogue Moss (WR) Smith, T. Williams Madison McCall McKenzie Durand Norton Nesheiwat * Started three wide receivers in place of a tight end DEFENSE Opponent LE LT RT RE LB LB LB CB SS FS CB WASHINGTON Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins McClain Maljovec Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut A.J. Brown Fields Davis, Dowayne at Iowa Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins McClain Maljovec Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut A.J. Brown Fields Davis, Dowayne ILLINOIS Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins McClain Holmes ^ Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut A.J. Brown Fields Davis, Dowayne at Louisville* Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins McClain Maljovec Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut A.J. Brown Fields Davis, Dowayne at Miami (OH) Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins McClain Maljovec Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut A.J. Brown Fields Davis, Dowayne WEST VIRGINIA* Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins Williams, L. McClain Flaherty Holmes^ Chestnut Suter Fields Davis, Dowayne RUTGERS* Gilbeaux Jones Jenkins Williams, L. McClain Flaherty Maljovec Chestnut Holmes Fields Davis, Dowayne BUFFALO Gilbeaux Jones Santiago McClain Stenclik Flaherty Giruzzi Chestnut Holmes Fields Davis, Dowayne at Pittsburgh* Gilbeaux Jones Santiago McClain Stenclik Flaherty Cantey Chestnut Davis, Dowayne Fields Holmes SOUTH FLORIDA Gilbeaux Jones Giruzzi McClain Mele Flaherty Scott, N.^ Chestnut Davis, Dowayne Fields Holmes at Connecticut* Gilbeaux Tribbey Campbell McClain Mele Flaherty Cantey Chestnut Davis, Dowayne Fields Holmes CINCINNATI* Gilbeaux Jones Campbell McClain Stenclik Flaherty Maljovec Scott, N. Davis, Dowayne Fields Holmes ^ Syracuse started fifth defensive back in place of a linebacker 2007 FINAL DEPTH CHART OFFENSE X WR 4 Taj Smith (6-1, 188, Jr.) 12 Rice Moss (6-2, 207, Sr.) 81 Dan Sheeran (6-3, 217, RF) LT 64 Corey Chavers (6-5, 295, Jr.) 77 Tucker Baumbach (6-5, 322, RF) LG 59 Carroll Madison (6-2, 310, Sr.) 70 Ryan Bartholomew (6-3, 290, RF) C 60 Jim McKenzie (6-4, 280, RF) 67 Marvin McCall (6-2, 292, Sr.) RG 75 Ryan Durand (6-5, 310, Jr.) 67 Marvin McCall (6-2, 292, Sr.) RT 69 Larry Norton (6-3, 320, Sr.) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 327, Fr.) TE 80 Jawad Nesheiwat (6-4, 251, Sr.) 85 Mike Owen (6-4, 255, So.) QB 9 Andrew Robinson 13 (6-3, 222, So.) 2 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Jr.) TB 32 Doug Hogue (6-2, 215, Fr.) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 210, Jr.) FB 43 Tony Fiammetta (6-1, 235, Jr.) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 210, Jr.) X WR 1 Mike Williams (6-2, 204, So.) 11 Lavar Lobdell (6-3, 200, So.) 84 Da’Mon Merkerson (6-1, 185, Fr.)

DEFENSE DE 91 Brandon Gilbeaux (6-3, 271, So.) 93 Andrew Lewis (6-3, 282, RFr.) NT 97 Arthur Jones (6-4, 289, So.) 94 Bud Tribbey (6-0, 280, Fr.) DT 95 Nick Santiago (6-3, 302, Jr.) 56 Anthony Perkins (6-4, 268, RF) DE 52 Jameel McClain (6-1, 256, Sr.) 30 Vincenzo Giruzzi (6-3, 232, Jr.) 55 Lee Williams (6-3, 262, Sr.) SLB 46 Parker Cantey (6-3, 216, RF) 33 Ben Maljovec (6-3, 223, Jr.) 30 Vincenzo Giruzzi (6-3, 232, Jr.) MLB 45 Jake Flaherty (6-1, 228, Jr.) 36 Oliver Fernandez (6-1, 220, Jr.) WLB 50 Mike Mele (6-0, 218, Fr.) 58 Mike Stenclik (6-0, 225, So.) LC 27 Nick Chestnut (5-11, 184, Jr.) 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, Fr.) SS 26 Dowayne Davis (6-0, 200, Sr.) 17 A.J. Brown (6-0, 201, Jr.) FS 5 Joe Fields (6-1, 210, Sr.) 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Jr.) RC 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, Fr.) 28 Nico Scott (5-10, 180, RF) SPECIAL TEAMS KO 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Jr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Jr.) PAT/FG 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Jr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Jr.) P 47 Rob Long (6-4, 175, Fr.) 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Jr.) LS 72 Ian Hammond (6-3, 272, Sr.) 57 Max Leo (5-11, 210, So.) Holder 13 John Barker (5-8, 155, Jr.) 2 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Jr.) PR 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Jr.) 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Jr.) KR 48 Max Suter (5-11, 190, Fr.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Jr.) 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, Fr.) 20 Randy McKinnon (5-10, 200, Fr.)

Bold indicates 2008 returnee • Year listed is from 2007 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Rushing Attempts 24, Doug Hogue vs. Buffalo 36, Ray Rice, Rutgers Rushing Yards 98, Curtis Brinkley vs. Rutgers 196, Ray Rice, Rutgers TDs Rushing 1, Jeremy Sellers vs. Illinois; 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. WVU, RU 3, Louis Rankin, Washington 1, Doug Hogue vs. Buffalo; 1, Paul Chiara vs. Cincinnati 3, , Illinois; 3, Ray Rice, Rutgers Longest Run 29, Curtis Brinkley vs. Rutgers 75, Aston Samuels, South Florida Pass Attempts 47, Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 65, , Louisville Pass Completions 29, Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 45, Brian Brohm, Louisville Interceptions Thrown 2, Andrew Robinson vs. WVU, Buffalo; 2, Cameron Dantley vs. USF 3, Mike Kokal, Miami (OH) Pass Pct. (min. 10 att.) 65.4, Andrew Robinson vs. Illinois, Louisville 80.0, Pat White, West Virginia Yards Passing 423, Andrew Robinson vs. Louisville 555, Brian Brohm, Louisville

ORANGE PRIDE Long Pass Play 79, Andrew Robinson vs. Louisville 63, Tyler Lorenzen, Connecticut TDs passing 4, Andrew Robinson vs. Louisville 4, by three opponents, most recent Ben Mauk, UC Pass Receptions 9, Mike Williams vs. Cincinnati 12, , Louisville Yards Receiving 173, Taj Smith vs. Louisville 205, Harry Douglas, Louisville 58 TDs Receiving 2, Taj Smith vs. Louisville 3, Tony Moeaki, Iowa; 3, Marcus Barnett, Cincinnati All-Purpose Yds. 198, Max Suter vs. Rutgers 225, Ray Rice, Rutgers Total Offense 421, Andrew Robinson vs. Louisville 549, Brian Brohm, Louisville Scoring (points) 12, Taj Smith vs. Louisville 18, by five opponents, most recent Marcus Barnett, UC PATs 5, Patrick Shadle vs. Louisville 7, Jake Rogers, Cincinnati Field Goals 2, Patrick Shadle vs. Washington, Illinois, Buffalo 4, A.J. Principe, Buffalo Long Field Goal 50, Patrick Shadle vs. South Florida 50, Jason Reda, Illinois Punts 10, Rob Long vs. Pittsburgh 7, Dave Brytus, Pittsburgh Punting Yards 410, Rob Long vs. Pittsburgh 283, Jacob Richardson, Miami (OH) Long Punt 73, Rob Long vs. South Florida 63, Pat McAfee, West Virginia Long Punt Return 13, Ryan Howard vs. South Florida 53, Aaron Berry, Pittsburgh Kickoff Returns 8, Max Suter vs. South Florida 6, JaJuan Spillman, Louisville Kickoff Return Yards 198, Max Suter vs. Rutgers 111, DeAngelo Smith, Cincinnati Punt Returns 3, Ryan Howard vs. South Florida 6, Aaron Berry, Pittsburgh Punt Return Yards 32, Ryan Howard vs. South Florida 106, Aaron Berry, Pittsburgh Interceptions by 2, Joe Fields vs. Miami (OH) 1, by 10 opponents, most recent Robert Vaughn, UConn Interception Yds. Gained 52, Ben Maljovec vs. Rutgers 49, Danny Lansanah, Connecticut Longest Int. Return 52, Ben Maljovec vs. Rutgers 49, Danny Lansanah, Connecticut Blocked Field Goals 1, Jameel McClain vs. Miami (OH); 1, Vincenzo Giruzzi vs. USF; 2, Kenny Iwebema, Iowa 1, Arthur Jones vs. Cincinnati Blocked Punts 0 1, Devin McCourty, Rutgers Blocked PAT 1, Brandon Gilbeaux vs. Connecticut 0 2007 SEASON HIGHS & LOWS SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Points 38 vs. Louisville 55, West Virginia Low 0 vs. Iowa 12, Buffalo Points in a Half 21 vs. Louisville 31, West Virginia Low 0 vs. Iowa, Miami (OH), Rutgers, Connecticut 3, Miami (OH), Buffalo First Downs 26 vs. Buffalo 37, Louisville Low 5 vs. Iowa 16, Pittsburgh Rushing Plays 42 vs. Buffalo 56, South Florida Low 17 vs. South Florida 27, Buffalo Rushing Yards 179 vs. Buffalo 378, Illinois Low (-15) vs. Cincinnati 73, Louisville, Buffalo Passing Plays 51 vs. Cincinnati 65, Louisville Low 16 vs. West Virginia 20, Illinois Pass Completions 31 vs. Cincinnati 45, Louisville Low 6 vs. West Virginia 13, Miami (OH) Passing Yardage 428 vs. Cincinnati 555, Louisville Low 79 vs. Iowa 130, Illinois Total Plays 85 vs. Cincinnati 93, Louisville Low 50 vs. Iowa 62, Washington Total Off. Yards 465 vs. Louisville 628, Louisville Low 103 vs. Iowa 294, Pittsburgh Passes Had Intercepted 0 vs. Washington, Illinois, Louisville, Miami (OH), Pitt, Cinci 0, Washington, Illinois, West Virginia, Pitt, UConn, Cincinnati Most 2 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, South Florida, Connecticut 3, Miami (OH) Fumbles Lost 0 vs. Iowa, Illinois, Pitt 0, Washington, Illinois, Miami (OH), RU, Buffalo, Pitt, UConn Most 2 vs. Louisville, South Florida 2, Louisville Total Turnovers 0 vs. Illinois, Pittsburgh 0, Washington, West Virginia, Pitt, Connecticut Most 4 vs. South Florida 4, Louisville Sacks By: #-Yds. 2-12 vs. Iowa; 2-10 vs. Miami (OH); 2-14 vs. Pitt; 2-19 vs. UC 11-89, Cincinnati Low 0-0 vs. Washington, Illinois, WVU, RU, UB, USF, UConn 2-15, UL; 2-13, WVU; 2-12, Miami (OH); 2-11, Buffalo; 2-10, USF Penalties 11 vs. Louisville 16, South Florida Low 3 vs. Pittsburgh 4, Iowa, Pittsburgh Yards Penalized 96 vs. Louisville 144, South Florida Low 25 vs. Pittsburgh 35, Iowa, Pittsburgh Time of Possession 33:50 vs. Cincinnati 36:52, Miami (OH) Low 23:08 vs. Miami (OH) 26:10, Cincinnati Third Down Conv. % 50.0 vs. Buffalo 68.4, Iowa Low 13.3 vs. Iowa 25.0, Pittsburgh SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 GAME SUMMARIES S

Game #1 Game #2 Washington 42 Syracuse 0 Syracuse 12 Iowa 35 August 31 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. September 8 at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa Andrew Robinson went 20-for-32 for 199 yards and The Orange lost in the third-ever night game at Kinnick a touchdown in the Orange’s 42-12 loss to Washington Stadium, 35-0, in front of a sellout crowd of 70,585. Taj in front of 40,329 at the Carrier Dome. Curtis Brinkley Smith led SU with 51 receiving yards on three catches. It ORANGE PRIDE led the team with a career-high 63 yards receiving on was the fourth time in six career games he gained at least four receptions. Taj Smith tied his career-high with five 50 yards receiving. He had a season-long 28-yard reception receptions for 33 yards. Ten different Orange receivers in the third quarter. caught passes in the game. Andrew Robinson was 7-for-20 for 79 yards. Curtis 59 Max Suter took the opening kickoff for 44 yards to the Brinkley led the Orange ground game with 36 yards on 12 Syracuse 45. Robinson, operating mostly out of the shotgun, ANDREW carries. TAJ completed five of his first six passes for 34 yards. Patrick ROBINSON Iowa rolled up 408 yards of total offense. Jake SMITH Shadle hit a 42-yarder, to give the Orange a 3-0 lead with Christensen was 15-for-24 for 192 yards and three scores in 10:59 left in the first quarter. the opening half, and finished the game 23-for-32 for 278 yards and four In the second part of the opening quarter, Washington asserted itself TDs. Tony Moeaki caught eight passes for 112 yards and three touchdowns. with a pair of 80-yard scoring drives. On the final possession of the period, The Hawkeyes grabbed a 14-0 lead after the first quarter on a pair of Locker marched his squad 80 yards on 10 plays to claim a 6-3 advantage less Christensen TD tosses. He hit Moeaki, who raced 52 yards for the touchdown than two minutes into the second stanza. Ryan Perkins’ extra point made the to give the Hawkeyes the lead 7 minutes and 50 seconds into the contest. score 7-3. Rankin rushed for 32 yards and two catches for 10 yards on the After an interception by on the ensuing SU possession set drive. He capped the march with a 13-yard touchdown run off the right side. up the Iowa offense in Orange territory, Christensen connected with Albert The Huskies padded their lead with another 80-yard scoring march that Young on 36-yard screen pass to put Iowa in front, 14-0. took 6 minutes and 24 seconds. Locker rushed five times for 56 yards on the The Hawkeyes extended their lead to 21-0 on their next possession. Iowa drive, including a 1-yard quarterback sneak for the TD. Perkins’ point after to marched 43 yards on 12 plays, capped off by a one-yard touchdown plunge extend the Huskies lead to 14-3 with 2:48 to go in the half. by Damian Sims at the 12:57 mark of the second quarter. Shadle moved into ninth on SU’s career field goals ledger with another Christensen tossed his third TD pass of the half when he hit Moeaki for 42-yard field goal, with 19 seconds to play in the opening half. The kick a five-yard score with 9:55 left in the second quarter, making the score 28- pulled the Orange within eight, 14-6, and was the 18th of his career. 0. The scoring drive was set up by Andy Brodell, who returned Rob Long’s In the third quarter, Rankin broke for a 47-yard touchdown run on the career-best, 56-yard punt 49 yards to the Orange 21-yard line. first possession of the second half and Locker added an 8-yard TD run at the The Orange had a chance to get on the scoreboard after a Joe Fields 10:38 mark of the third period to extend the lead to 28-6. Another Rankin interception, but Patrick Shadle’s 39-yard field goal attempt was blocked touchdown scamper, this one from 20 yards out, pushed the Huskies margin by Kenny Iwebema. Iwebema also blocked an SU field goal try in the third to 35-6 with 2:17 left in the period. quarter. Another touchdown grab by Moeaki late in the third period produced Syracuse recorded its first touchdown of the 2007 season with 6:59 the final score. remaining. The Orange converted on fourth and 10 as Robinson hit Mike Fields led the Orange defense with 10 tackles. Arthur Jones, making Williams on a crossing route for the TD to make the score 35-12. It was his second career start, finished with a personal-best nine stops. Jameel the second time on the drive the Orange went for it on fourth down. A McClain and Tony Jenkins combined for SU’s first sack of the year in the Washington pass interference penalty on an earlier 4th-and-1 kept the drive first quarter. McClain notched eight tackles in the game, one shy of his career alive. Shadle missed the extra point and the Huskies maintained their 23- high, and forced and recovered a fumble. Jenkins registered recorded five point advantage. stops. Vincenzo Giruzzi also had a career-high eight tackles, including five Brandon Johnson added a 1-yard touchdown run with 1:13 remaining, solo. and Perkins added the point after to produce the 42-12 final. The SU defense forced three Iowa turnovers, including two interceptions and a fumble recovery. In addition to Fields’ pick, Bruce Williams made his TEAM STATISTICS first-career interception midway through the fourth quarter. WASH SU First Downs 23 13 Rush Att.-Yards 41-302 29-8 TEAM STATISTICS Pass Yards 142 199 SU IOWA Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 62-444 61-207 First Downs 5 22 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 15-21 20-32 Rush Att.-Yards 30-24 41-118 Passes had intercepted 0 0 Pass Yards 79 290 Punts-Avg. 4-46.2 6-48.3 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 50-103 78-408 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-20 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 7-20 24-37 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-73 7-205 Passes had intercepted 1 2 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Punts-Avg. 8-42.6 4-31.8 Penalties-Yards 8-56 7-45 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 5-113 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-91 1-19 SCORING BY QUARTERS Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Penalties-Yards 6-40 4-35 Washington 0 14 21 7 42 SYRACUSE 3 3 0 6 12 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SCORING SUMMARY SYRACUSE 0 0 0 0 0 Plays-Yds-Time Score Iowa 14 14 7 0 35 SU – Shadle, 42-yard field goal 9-31-4:01 0- 3 Wash – Rankin, 13-yard run 10-80-3:51 7- 3 SCORING SUMMARY Wash – Locker, one-yard run 13-80-6:24 14- 3 – Shadle, 42-yard field goal 9-34-2:29 14- 6 Plays-Yds-Time Score SU Iowa – Moeaki, 52-yard pass from Christensen 6-8-2:50 0- 7 Wash – Rankin, 47-yard run 4-70-1:19 21- 6 – Young, 36-yard pass from Christensen 2-36-0:17 0-14 Wash – Locker, eight-yard run 5-70-1:14 28- 6 Iowa – Rankin, 20-yard run 11-80-4:46 35- 6 Iowa – Sims, 1-yard run 12-43:5:30 0-21 Wash Iowa – Moeaki, five-yard pass from Christensen 5-21-1:21 0-28 SU – Williams, 10-yard pass from Robinson 11-56-6:17 35-12 – Moeaki, six-yard pass from Christensen 9-79-5:06 0-35 Wash – Johnson, one-yard run 4-12-2:01 42-12 Iowa INDIVIDUAL LEADERS INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Smith, D. 5-19; Wash – Rankin 17-147 Rushing SU – Brinkley 12-36; Iowa – Sims 12-62 Passing SU – Robinson 20-32-199; Wash – Locker 14-19-142 Passing SU – Robinson 7-20-79; Iowa – Christensen 23-32-278 Receiving SU – Smith, T. 5-33, Brinkley 4-63; Wash – Russo 5-49, Reece – 4-50 Receiving SU – Smith, T. 3-51, Brinkley; Iowa – Moeaki 8-112, Brodell 7-54 Tackles SU – Brown, A. 6-2-8, Maljovec, 3-4-7; Wash – Forrester, 2-5-7, Savannah, 1-5-6 Tackles SU – Fields 4-6-10, Jones 2-7-9; Iowa – Mattison 3-3-6, Humpal 3-3-6 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 GAME SUMMARIES Game #3 Game #4 Illinois 41 Syracuse 38 Syracuse 20 #18/19 Louisville 35 September 15 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. September 22 at the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, Ky. Curtis Brinkley registered 133 yards of total offense Andrew Robinson threw for a career-best 423 yards, for Syracuse, in a 41-20 loss to Illinois. Brinkley caught a completing 17-of-26 passes and four touchdowns as the career-high four passes for a personal-best 89 yards. His Orange took a 38-35 victory from the 18th-ranked Louisville

ORANGE PRIDE career-long 62-yard reception in the third quarter set up Cardinals in the BIG EAST opener. The Orange offense racked SU’s first touchdown. Brinkley also rushed 18 times for 54 up 474 yards and had scoring plays of 79 yards, 42 yards, yards against the Illini. 60 yards and 12 yards. Syracuse’s special team returned Illinois quarterback carried 12 times for a kick 93 yards for Syracuse’s other touchdown and SU’s 60 90 yards and a touchdown and tailback Rashard Mendenhall defense forced four turnovers. gained a game-high 150 yards rushing on 16 attempts and a CURTIS Robinson’s 423 yards passing were just two shy of the ANDREW personal best three TDs. Tailback Troy Pollard had 92 yards on BRINKLEY school record set by Marvin Graves against Rutgers in 1992. ROBINSON 13 carries. Willams also completed 13 passes for 97 yards and Taj Smith made a career-best four receptions for 173 yards a touchdown before being replaced at the end of the third quarter by Eddie and two scores, Jawad Nesheiwat had three catches for a career-best 85 McGee. The trio combined for 449 of Illinois’ 508 yards of total offense. yards and Mike Williams made five receptions for 83 yards. The Illini went 70 yards on six plays to grab the early lead. Williams hit Syracuse put points on the board 16 seconds into the contest with tight end Jeff Cumberland for a 22-yard touchdown 2:04 into the game. Robinson throwing a 79-yard touchdown strike to Smith on the first play of Mendenhall added a two-yard touchdown run with 3:27 left in the first the game. The play was a career-long for both Robinson and Smith. quarter to extend the Illini advantage to 14-0 and a 32-yard field goal by After Brian Brohm connected with Scott Kuhn for a Cardinal touchdown Jason Reda made it 17-0. at 12:59 in the second half, Max Suter returned the ensuing kickoff 93 yards Syracuse recorded seven first downs in the second quarter and started its to put SU back in front at 14-7 with 12:46 remaining in the half. first drive of the second half on the Illinois 29 after a botched Illini onside Da’Mon Merkerson caught his first career touchdown pass, a 43-yard kick. The miscue resulted in a 44-yard field goal by Shadle to get Syracuse on connection from Robinson with, 3:57 remaining in the first half. The Orange the scoreboard. took a 21-7 lead into the locker room. Another Reda field goal, this time from 50 yards out, made the score 20- Jameel McClain forced a fumble early in the third quarter, which Ben 3 with 9:52 left in the third quarter. Maljovec recovered for his second recovery of the game. He jumped on the The Orange pulled to within 10, 20-10, on Jeremy Sellers’ first career first loose ball early in the second quarter. That fumble was forced by Jared touchdown. Sellers took the handoff running off tackle left and bulled his Kimmel. way into the endzone. The TD was set up by a swing pass from Andrew Brohm hit Harry Douglas on a 35-yard pass at 6:27 of the third to make Robinson to Brinkley that went for 62 yards down the right sideline. It was the score 21-14, but Robinson answered with a 60-yard touchdown toss SU’s longest play from scrimmage this season. to Smith at 5:44. A Patrick Shadle field goal at 3:08 in the third put the Illinois had three straight rushing touchdowns in the third and fourth Orange ahead 31-14. quarters, one by Williams and two by Mendenhall. A 42-yard Shadle field goal Louisville scored three of the game’s next scores with a two-yard and Cameron Dantley’s first career touchdown pass to Jawad Nesheiwat reception by Gary Barnidge, a two-yard run by George Stripling and a five- with 1:01 remaining in the game produced the 41-20 final. yard reception by Patrick Carter. However, a 17-yard touchdown catch by Robinson passed for a career-best 208 yards in the contest. He completed Mike Williams at 10:13 gave the Orange the final result – the Cardinals 17-of-26 attempts through the air. Dantley was 2-for-3 for 15 yards and a TD. attempted two onsides kicks after their final two scores, but were unable to Joe Fields led the Orange defense with 10 tackles and Jake Flaherty had a convert. personal-best seven stops. Jake Flaherty led SU with eleven tackles and Nick Chestnut was second with 10. McClain and A.J. Brown each picked off Brohm. TEAM STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS Ill SU First Downs 26 14 SU LOU Rush Att.-Yards 51-378 34-63 First Downs 16 37 Pass Yards 130 223 Rush Att.-Yards 35-42 28-73 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 71-508 63-286 Pass Yards 423 555 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 15-20 19-29 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 61-465 93-628 Passes had intercepted 0 0 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 17-26 45-65 Punts-Avg. 3-33.3 6-43.8 Passes had intercepted 0 2 Punt Returns-Yards 5-40 0-0 Punts-Avg. 6-41.3 5-25.2 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-45 7-137 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-33 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 1-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-148 7-162 Penalties-Yards 6-46 5-55 Fumbles-Lost 3-2 2-2 Penalties-Yards 11-96 12-105 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SCORING BY QUARTERS Illinois 14 2 17 7 41 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SYRACUSE 0 0 10 10 20 SYRACUSE 7 14 10 7 38 Louisville 0 7 7 21 35 SCORING SUMMARY Plays-Yds-Time Score SCORING SUMMARY Ill – Cumberland, 22-yard pass from Williams 6-10-2:04 0- 7 Plays-Yds-Time Score Ill – Mendenhall, two-yard run 9-45-4:35 0-14 SU – Smith, T., 79-yard pass from Robinson 1-79-0:16 7- 0 Ill – Reda, 32-yard field goal 9-73-1:45 0-17 LOU – Kuhn, four-yard pass from Brohm 8-80-3:43 7- 7 SU – Shadle, 44-yard field goal 4-2-0:49 3-17 SU – Suter, 93-yard kickoff return 14- 7 Ill – Reda, 50-yard field goal 10-42-4:19 3-20 SU – Merkerson, 42-yard pass from Robinson 5-69-1:51 21- 7 SU – Sellers, two-yard run 3-75-1:15 10-20 LOU – Douglas, 35-yard pass from Brohm 3-65-1:06 21-14 Ill – Williams, 10-yard run 9-80-3:31 10-27 SU – Smith, T., 60-yard pass from Robinson 2-71-0:43 28-14 Ill – Mendenhall, 50-yard run 4-76-2:19 10-34 SU – Shadle, 26-yard field goal 4-4-1:05 31-14 Ill – Mendenhall, one-yard run 9-67-4:40 10-41 LOU – Barnidge, two-yard pass from Brohm 12-66-5:10 31-21 SU – Shadle, 42-yard field goal 13-50-5:52 13-41 SU – Williams, M., 17-yard pass from Robinson 8-72-2:45 38-21 SU – Nesheiwat, eight-yard run 6-23-3:27 20-41 LOU – Stripling, two-yard run 6-73-1:06 38-28 LOU – Carter, five-yard pass from Brohm 7-84-1:18 38-35 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Brinkley 18-54; Ill – Mendenhall 16-150 Passing SU – Robinson 17-26-208; Ill – Williams 13-18-97 Rushing SU – Brinkley 23-53; LOU – Allen 18-66 Receiving SU – Brinkley 4-89, Fiammetta 4-18; Ill – Benn 4-26, Two players 3-20 Passing SU – Robinson 17-26-423; LOU – Brohm 45-65-555 Tackles SU – Fields 8-2-10, Two players 5-2-7; Ill – Leman 3-5-8, Steele, 2-6-8 Receiving SU – Smith, T. 4-173, Williams, M. 5-83; LOU – Douglas 12-205, Urrutia 8-81 Tackles SU – Flaherty 8-3-11, Chestnut 9-1-10, Fields 8-2-10; LOU – Myles 7-0-7, Turenne 5-0-5 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 GAME SUMMARIES S Game #5 Game #6 Syracuse 14 #13/12 West Virginia 55 Miami (OH) 17 Syracuse 14 September 29 at Yager Stadium, Oxford, Ohio October 6 at Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. Despite a heroic defensive stand and a late-game The Orange lost to #13/12 West Virginia, 55-14, on Saturday, Oct. 6 in offensive charge, Syracuse lost at Miami (OH), 17-14, in the Carrier Dome. After WVU scored on its fi rst drive, Syracuse responded with front of 16,800 fans. The Orange defenders forced three a touchdown to tie the score, 7-7, with 6:38 left in the fi rst quarter. The

turnovers in the contest and held the RedHawks to one field Mountaineers then scored 34 unanswered points to break open the game. ORANGE PRIDE goal in the second half. After forcing a punt in the final Curtis Brinkley and Mike Williams each had touchdowns for the Orange. minutes, SU took over at its own 11-yard line with 2:29 left. Brinkley scored his first TD of the year in the first quarter and Williams had The RedHawk defense managed to stop the Orange and take a career-long 61-yard touchdown catch and run in the third period. Brinkley possession on downs before running out the clock. rushed 18 times for 50 yards and Williams was the game’s leading receiver 61 The Syracuse defense had a season-high three JOE with 72 yards on two receptions. Defensively, Mike Holmes made a career- interceptions, including two by Joe Fields. A.J. Brown FIELDS best 13 tackles. He also returned three kickoffs for 118 yards, an average of intercepted a tipped pass for the second consecutive week 39.3 yards per return. and this time added a 15-yard return. Ben Maljovec had a career-high 12 The Orange tied the game at seven with a 10-play, 45-yard march. tackles. Andrew Robinson completed 17-of-36 passes for 236 yards and two Holmes gave the Orange good starting field position, returning the ensuing touchdowns. Taj Smith had six receptions for 81 yards and a score. kickoff 41 yards to the West Virginia 45. Brinkley carried the load, rushing After the Orange defense limited the RedHawks to a field goal on a seven times for 32 yards on the drive, including a 1-yard leap over the top of fourth quarter drive, holding the MU offense three straight times in a goal the Mountaineers’ defense to even the score. line series, Orange quarterback Andrew Robinson drove the Orange 67 yards The Mountaineers recorded touchdown drives of 37, 77 and 51 yards in seven plays and found Taj Smith on a 28-yard scoring toss, narrowing the in the opening half. Defensive lineman also had a touchdown margin to 17-14 with 3:29 left in the contest. The drive included Robinson’s for the Mountaineers when he returned an interception 19 yards to paydirt. 10-yard scramble for a first down and a 20-yard completion to Mike Williams. Owen Schmitt capped two of the scoring drives with touchdown runs of seven The Orange defense then stopped Miami (OH) to set up Syracuse’s last chance. yards and one yard, respectively. Pat White had the other TD, a one-yard Fields’ first interception in the third quarter led to an Orange touchdown. scamper, and a 49-yard field goal by Pat McAfee as time expired gave the Robinson finished off a five-play, 75-yard march by connecting with Williams Mountaineers a 31-7 lead at the break. on a 44-yard scoring strike, cutting the deficit to seve,14-7, with 9:16. West Virginia added to its advantage in the third quarter by marching Williams matched a career-best with five receptions for 97 yards and a 46 yards on the first drive of the half for its fifth touchdown. White hooked touchdown. up with for a 20-yard TD strike and after a McAfee field goal The Orange defense had helped keep the game close in the third quarter the score was 41-7 with three minutes to go in the third. Andrew Robinson when Jameel McClain blocked a 45-yard field goal attempt by the Red Hawks. threw a TD pass to Williams, making it six of seven career games he has The two teams played through a scoreless first 15 minutes in the Saturday thrown for a score. Robinson was 5-for-15 for 100 yards. afternoon matchup. Syracuse had a scoring opportunity in the opening period, WVU backup quarterback Jarrett Brown scored on a four-yard run in the but Patrick Shadle’s 50-yard field goal attempt was wide right. fourth period and added an 11-yard TD run to produce the final. The RedHawks took advantage of a second-quarter Syracuse fumble when SU freshman Max Suter made seven tackles in the first start of his career Craig Mester recovered the ball at the Orange 40. Following a 39-yard Mike as the Orange went with five defensive backs and five down linemen in an Kokal to Dustin Woods pass, Cory Jones plunged in from the one for the attempt to thwart the Mountaineers’ spread offense. Joe Fields had 10 tackles game’s first score. On Miami’s next possession, the RedHawks drove 88 yards and Jake Flaherty finished with nine stops. for a second touchdown. Jones capped the 14-play drive with a 13-yard run TEAM STATISTICS to paydirt. SU WVU Freshman Max Suter continued to excel in special-teams play, with three First Downs 11 25 Rush Att.-Yards 37-94 54-251 kickoff returns for 96 yards. Jake Flaherty totaled eight stops, while Arthur Pass Yards 108 235 Jones finished with seven stops, including three tackles for a loss, and a Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 53-202 75-486 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 6-16 18-21 quarterback sack. Rob Long averaged 41.7 yards on eight punts. Passes had intercepted 2 0 Punts-Avg. 4-43.0 3-37.0 TEAM STATISTICS Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 2-27 Kickoff Returns-Yards 7-176 3-60 SU MU Fumbles-Lost 6-1 1-0 First Downs 14 19 Penalties-Yards 6-55 8-65 Rush Att.-Yards 26-66 50-286 Pass Yards 236 150 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 62-302 76-436 SCORING BY QUARTERS Passes (Comp.-Att.) 17-36 13-26 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Passes had intercepted 0 3 West Virginia 14 17 10 14 55 Punts-Avg. 8-41.4 6-47.2 SYRACUSE 7 0 7 0 14 Punt Returns-Yards 1-6 3-36 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-96 2-22 SCORING SUMMARY Fumbles-Lost 1-1 2-0 Plays-Yds-Time Score Penalties-Yards 7-40 10-86 WVU – Schmitt, seven-yard run 5-37-1:20 7- 0 SU – Brinkley, one-yard run 10-45-5:21 7- 7 SCORING BY QUARTERS WVU – White, one-yard run 13-77-4:25 14- 7 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final WVU – Dykes, 19-yard interception return 21- 7 SYRACUSE 0 0 7 7 14 WVU – Schmitt, one-yard run 5-51-1:38 28- 7 Miami (OH) 0 14 0 3 17 WVU – McAfee, 49-yard field goal 6-41-0:51 31- 7 WVU – Reynaud, 20-yard pass from White 6-46-2:29 38- 7 SCORING SUMMARY WVU – McAfee, 23-yard field goal 13-83-6:08 41- 7 SU – Williams, M., 61-yard pass from Robinson 2:65-0:50 41-14 Plays-Yds-Time Score WVU – Brown, four-yard run 9-84-3:29 48-14 MU – Jones, one-yard run 2-40-0:26 0- 7 WVU – Sanders, 11-yard run 6-23-2:49 55-14 MU – Jones, 13-yard run 14-88-6:25 0-14 SU – Williams, M., 43-yard pass from Robinson 5-76-1:42 7-14 MU – Cook, 19-yard field goal 9-79-5:08 7-17 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS SU – Smith, T., 28-yard pass from Robinson 7-67-1:01 14-17 Rushing SU – Brinkley 18-50; WVU – Slaton 14-51 Passing SU – Robinson 5-15-100; WVU – White 12-15-148 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Receiving SU – Williams, M. 5-83, Smith, T. 2-24; WVU – Reynaud 6-48, Slaton 4-51 Tackles SU – Holmes 8-5-13, Fields 3-7-10; WVU – Magro 5-2-7, Williams 4-2-6 Rushing SU – Brinkley 12-36; MU – Jones 12-125 Passing SU – Robinson 17-36-236; MU – Kokal 13-26-150 Receiving SU – Williams, M. 5-97, Smith, T. 5-33; MU – Woods 6-95, Jones – 3-21 Tackles SU – Maljovec 7-5-12, Flaherty 2-6-8 ; MU – Hudson, 5-5-10, Mullins, 3-6-9 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 GAME SUMMARIES Game #7 Game #8 Rutgers 38 Buffalo 12 Syracuse 14 Syracuse 20 October 13 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. October 20 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. Freshman Max Suter had a record day in the Orange’s The tandem of Taj Smith and Mike Williams became the 38-14 defeat against Rutgers. Suters returned seven kickoffs first Orange duo since 1993 to record more than 100 yards for 198 yards to become the Orange’s all-time single-season apiece in a game, leading the Orange to a 20-12 victory

ORANGE PRIDE leader in kick return yards with 784 yards. The 198 yards in against Buffalo. one game is also a Syracuse record. Williams led the Orange with a career-high seven The Orange scored on its first two drives to take an catches for 113 yards and one touchdown, while Smith had early 14-0 advantage, but the Scarlet Knights responded three catches for 113 yards. 62 with 38 unanswered points. Andrew Robinson was 15-of-28 for 265 yards with one Curtis Brinkley rushed 16 times for 98 yards and one MAX touchdown and rushed for a career-high 62 yards on nine MIKE touchdown. Mike Williams had Syracuse’s other touchdown SUTER attempts. Doug Hogue led the charge on the ground with a WILLIAMS and caught four passes for 28 yards. Jawad Nesheiwat made career-best 83 yards on 24 carries. He also scored his first four receptions for a team-high 81 yards. Andrew Robinson went 15-of-31 career touchdown. for 158 yards, with one touchdown and one interception. Arthur Jones registered a personal-best four tackles for loss to move him Rutgers had scoring drives of 73, 69, 65, 56 and 32 yards. Ray Rice into a tie for sixth on SU’s single-season list. Nico Scott tallied a career-high carried the ball 36 times for 196 yards and three touchdowns. nine tackles, including seven solos. recorded six receptions for 176 yards and one score. Mike Teel was 20-for-29 The Bulls were led by quarterback , who was 32-of-48 for 286 for 310 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. yards. Receiver Naaman Roosevelt caught 10 passes for 91 yards. Ben Maljovec halted Rutgers’ first drive of the game, when he UB went 60 yards on 11 plays on the opening drive and came away with intercepted a pass and returned it for 52 yards to the 21-yard line. Robinson a 31-yard field goal by A.J. Principe at 10:43. found a wide-open Williams for a 16-yard touchdown pass and catch to give The Orange responded two possessions later by marching 74 yards on 13 the Orange an early 7-0 advantage two minutes into the game. plays to set up a 32-yard field goal by Patrick Shadle with 2:06 remaining in Syracuse forced a Rutgers’ punt and moved the ball 84 yards on seven the first to even the score at 3-3. plays on its second possession, culminating in a 15-yard touchdown scamper In the second quarter, SU was stuck inside its own one-yard line and by Brinkley to give the Orange a 14-0 lead with 6:22 remaining in the marched a season-long 99 yards on seven plays. Robinson hit Smith for a 60- opening quarter. The drive was highlighted by a 38-yard pass from Robinson yard gain on second-and-nine from SU’s own two. Hogue had 29 rushing yard to Nesheiwat on the first play of the drive. during the drive. The Scarlet Knights responded with a six-play, 56-yard drive, which was Jeremy Sellers forced and recovered a fumble on the Buffalo 30-yard line capped by a seven-yard touchdown run by Rice with 2:52 left in the quarter. on the ensuing kickoff. Robinson connected with Williams 32 seconds later After Rutgers blocked a punt on SU’s first possession of the second on an 11-yard touchdown pass. quarter, Ray Rice scored from one yard out on the first play to even the The score remained at 17-3 deep into the third quarter until Principe score, 14-14, at the 13:45 mark. connected on his second field goal at 3:35. The Bulls drove 52 yards on 10 With 7:55 remaining in the first half, Teel and Britt hooked up for a 42- plays to set up the 33-yarder. yard touchdown that gave Rutgers a 21-14 advantage. On the Bulls next possession, Principe was called on again and came Jeremy Ito added three points for Rutgers with 1:26 remaining in the through with a 29-yard field goal at 10:24 of the fourth quarter. The Bulls half to move the score to 24-14. The Scarlet Knights went 73-yards on 13 drove 72 yards on 19 plays plays to set up the score. The Orange answered with a field goal of its own with 6:54 remaining. The third quarter was scoreless, but Rutgers opened the fourth with a Robinson and Smith hooked up for a 40-yard gain. Hogue picked up 18 yards five-play 69-yard drive, which ended with a two-yard touchdown run by Rice on four attempts and Shadle connected on a 22-yard field goal. to put Rutgers ahead, 31-14 with 14:16 remaining. Willy drove the Bulls 44 yards on 13 plays on the next drive to setup A Syracuse turnover and 32-yard pass from Teel to Kevin Brock moved the another Principe field goal. This time he made a 32-yarder at 4:42 to produce score to 38-14 just 1:13 later. the final 20-12 score. TEAM STATISTICS TEAM STATISTICS RU SU UB SU First Downs 23 16 First Downs 21 26 Rush Att.-Yards 45-228 28-112 Rush Att.-Yards 27-73 42-179 Pass Yards 310 158 Pass Yards 286 265 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 75-538 60-270 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 75-359 70-444 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 20-30 15-32 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 32-48 15-28 Passes had intercepted 1 1 Passes had intercepted 0 2 Punts-Avg. 5-33.0 8-39.5 Punts-Avg. 4-42.5 3-48.0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-37 3-1 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 1--13 Kickoff Returns-Yards 3-89 7-198 Kickoff Returns-Yards 5-120 4-89 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 1-1 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 3-0 Penalties-Yards 12-78 7-55 Penalties-Yards 10-83 7-62

SCORING BY QUARTERS1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SCORING BY QUARTERS1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Rutgers 7 17 0 14 38 Buffalo 3 0 3 6 12 SYRACUSE 14 0 0 0 14 SYRACUSE 3 14 0 3 20 SCORING SUMMARY SCORING SUMMARY Plays-Yds-Time Score Plays-Yds-Time Score SU – Williams, 16-yard pass from Robinson 3-21-0:51 0- 7 UB – Principe, 31-yard field goal 11-60-4:17 0- 0 SU – Brinkley, 15-yard run 7-84-3:14 0-14 SU – Shadle, 32-yard field goal 13-74-5:03 3- 3 RU – Rice, seven-yard run 6-56-3:30 7-14 SU – Hogue, six-yard run 7-99-3:27 3-10 RU – Rice, one-yard run 1-1-0:00 14-14 SU – Williams, 11-yard pass from Robinson 4-26-0:32 3-17 RU – Britt, 42-yard pass from Teel 4-65-1:34 21-14 UB – Principe, 33-yard field goal 10-52-4:42 6-17 RU – Ito, 25-yard field goal 13-73-4:31 24-14 UB – Principe, 29-yard field goal 19-72-5:20 9-17 RU – Rice, two-yard run 5-69-1:14 31-14 SU – Shadle, 22-yard field goal 9-71-3:30 9-20 RU – Brock, 32-yard pass from Teel 1-32-0:05 38-14 UB – Principe, 32-yard field goal 13-44-2:12 12-20 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Brinkley 16-98; RU – Rice 36-199 Rushing SU – Hogue 24-83; UB – Starks 20-62 Passing SU – Robinson 15-32-158; RU – Teel 20-29-310 Passing SU – Robinson 15-28-265; UB – Willy 32-48-286 Receiving SU – Nesheiwat 4-81, Williams 4-28; RU – Britt 6-176, Rice 4-29 Receiving SU – Williams 7-113, Smith 3-114; UB – Roosevelt 10-91, Hamlin 5-53 Tackles SU – Chestnut 6-3-9, Fields 4-5-9; RU – Malast 6-1-7, Lefeged, 5-1-6 Tackles SU – Scott 7-2-9, Jones 5-3-8; UB – Newton 6-4-10, Shannon, 6-3-9 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 2007 GAME SUMMARIES S Game #9 Game #10 Syracuse 17 South Florida 41 Pittsburgh 20 Syracuse 10 November 3 at Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, Pa. November 10 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. Cameron Dantley came off the bench to engineer two Mike Williams continued his sensational season SU scoring drives in a 20-17 loss at Pittsburgh. Dantley with a career-high tying eight catches for 99 yards and a started the second half and was 15-of-27 passing for 189 touchdown in the Orange’s 41-10 loss to USF in the Carrier

yards and two touchdowns. Dome. Williams extended his school record for consecutive ORANGE PRIDE Dantley’s second scoring toss, a two-yard lob to Mike games with a touchdown to seven, and now has 653 yards Williams, pulled the Orange to within three at 20-17 with this year, the fourth-highest total by an Orange sophomore. 1:46 left. After Pittsburgh covered Syracuse’s onside kick, Cameron Dantley fi nished 21-of-38 for a career-high the Orange defense held the Panthers and gave the ball to 276 yards and one touchdown in his fi rst career start. Taj 63 the offense at the SU 30 yard line with 43 seconds remaining. CAMERON Smith and Lavar Lobdell added to the Orange aerial assault MIKE Dantley completed passes to Williams and Taj Smith to put DANTLEY with 64 and 36 yards, respectively. WILLIAMS the Orange at the Pitt 45. After a Pittsburgh sack, Dantley The Orange defense was led by Joe Fields, who registered tried to find Williams on a fourth and seven for a touchdown but the pass fell a career-high 15 tackles and had his fourth interception of the season and incomplete. eighth of his career. Dowayne Davis and freshman linebacker Mike Mele Williams established a Syracuse record with a touchdown catch in each fi nished with 10 tackles – a career high for Mele. his sixth straight outing and both he (554 yards) and Smith (607 yards) The two-headed USF rushing attack of Mike Ford and Aston Samuals eclipsed the single-season 500-yard receiving mark. They are the first duo to combined for 235 of the Bulls’ 346 yards on the ground. Ford ran for 134 accomplish that since 2002. yards on 28 attempts and two touchdowns, while Samuals gained 101 Smith finished with six catches for 109 yards and one touchdown, while yards on two attempts. was 15-of-22 for 181 yards and two Williams caught a career-high eight passes for 81 yards. touchdowns and rushed for a score. Carlton Mitchell caught six passes for 61 On the defensive side, Jake Flaherty recorded a team-high 11 stops, yards and a touchdown. including six solo. Mike Stenclik and Brandon Gilbeaux each had a career- The Bulls registered the fi rst four scores of the contest. After recovering best eight tackles. Flaherty and Gilbeaux each had sacks. a fumble on the kickoff, had a one-yard run to paydirt after USF went 26 The Orange scored first when Patrick Shadle knocked a 36-yarder through yards on four plays. Delbert Alvarado moved the score to 10-0 when he the uprights with 4:05 remaining in the first half. The Panthers responded connected on a 42-yard fi eld goal at 12:34 of the second quarter. The drive with Lowell Robinson returning the ensuing kickoff 64 yards to the Orange 23- moved 52 yards on fi ve plays. yard line. On third-and-four, Bostick found Turner in the endzone for a 17-yard Grothe found Mitchell in for a 15-yard touchdown toss with 7:19 touchdown at 8:23 in the second quarter. remaining in the half and Alvarado moved the score to 20-0 when he added a Pittsburgh added to the lead by driving 34 yards on seven plays to set up 33-yard fi eld goal with just 1:03 remaining. a field goal by Conor Lee with 36 seconds remaining in the second quarter. With time running out in the half, Dantley moved the Orange 47 yards, After the half, SU tied the contest when Dantley, who connected on four setting up a career-long 50 yard fi eld goal by Patrick Shadle. of his first five tosses, hit Smith on a 56-yard touchdown pass at 8:45. USF opened the second half with a seven play, 59-yard scoring drive that The Panthers pulled ahead at 17-10 at 13:51 of the fourth when McCoy was capped at 12:22 by an eight yard Grothe scamper. crossed the goal line on a one-yard run. Aaron Berry set Pittsburgh up when The Orange responded with a 71-yard drive in only 1:15 that ended with he returned Rob Long’s punt 53 yards to the Syracuse 13. Dantley throwing a strike to Williams from three yards out with 11:07 left in Pittsburgh added three points almost 10 minutes later at 3:21 when Lee the third. kicked his second field goal of the day. The drive moved 17 yards on six plays The Bulls came right back with scoring drives of 76 yards and 82 yards. and was highlighted by a 16-yard gain by McCoy on second-and-eight. Ford rushed for his second touchdown when he crossed the goal line at 6:49. The Orange responded with a 10-play, 63-yard drive that was capped Grothe connected with junior receiver Taurus Johnson from nine yards out at by the Dantley to Williams touchdown. Dantley was seven-of-nine on the 1:40 produced the fi nal score. possession for 57 yards. TEAM STATISTICS SU USF TEAM STATISTICS First Downs 14 26 SU Pitt Rush Att.-Yards 17-15 56-346 First Downs 15 16 Pass Yards 276 236 Rush Att.-Yards 31-30 41-141 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 55-291 84-582 Pass Yards 235 153 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 21-38 19-28 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 68-265 71-294 Passes had intercepted 2 1 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 19-37 21-30 Punts-Avg. 7-307 4-183 Passes had intercepted 0 0 Punt Returns-Yards 1-5 3-32 Punts-Avg. 10-41.0 7-35.4 Kickoff Returns-Yards 8-168 2-42 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 6-106 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards 4-197 5-319 Penalties-Yards 8-60 16-144 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards 3-25 4-35 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SCORING BY QUARTERS South Florida 7 13 21 0 41 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SYRACUSE 0 3 7 0 10 SYRACUSE 0 3 7 7 17 Pittsburgh 0 10 0 10 20 SCORING SUMMARY Plays-Yds-Time Score SCORING SUMMARY USF – Ford, one-yard run 4-26-1:20 7- 0 Plays-Yds-Time Score USF – Alvarado, 42-yard field goal 5-52-2:17 10- 0 SU – Shadle, 36-yard field goal 8-23-4:05 3- 0 USF – Mitchell, 15-yard pass from Grothe 5-53-1:50 17- 0 Pitt – Turner, 17-yard pass from Bostick 3-23-0:38 3- 7 USF – Alvarado, 33-yard field goal 13-64-4:25 20- 0 Pitt – Lee, 32-yard field goal 7-31-1:56 3-10 SU – Shadle, 50-yard field goal 4-47-0:27 20- 3 SU – Smith, T., 56-yard pass from Dantley 5-79-1:12 10-10 USF – Grother, five-yard run 7-59-2:38 27- 3 Pitt – McCoy, one-yard run 3-13-1:09 10-17 SU – Williams, three-yard pass from Dantley 4-71-1:15 27-10 Pitt – Lee, 32-yard field goal 6-17-2:47 10-20 USF – Ford, one-yard run 10-76-4:18 34-10 SU – Williams, three-yard pass from Dantley 10-63-1:35 17-20 USF– Johnson, nine-yard pass from Grothe 12:82-4:07 41-10 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Suter 6-27; Pitt – McCoy 31-140 Rushing SU – Suter 3-11; USF – Ford 28-134 Passing SU – Dantley 15-27-189; Pitt – Bostick 21-30-153 Passing SU – Dantley 21-38-276; USF – Grothe 15-22-181 Receiving SU – Williams, M. 8-81, Smith, T. 6-109; Pitt – Turner 5-54, McCoy 5-12 Receiving SU – Williams, M. 8-99, Smith, T. 3-64; USF – Mitchell 6-61, Johnson 4-49 Tackles SU – Flaherty 6-5-11, Stenclik 6-2-8 ; Pitt – McKillop, 7-5-12, Clermond, 3-4-7 Tackles SU – Fields 8-7-15, Davis 7-3-10; USF – Allen 6-0-6, McKenzie 5-0-5 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 S 2007 GAME SUMMARIES Game #11 Game #12 Syracuse 7 #24/arv Cincinnati 52 Connecticut 30 Syracuse 31 November 17 at Rentschler Field, Hartford, Conn. November 24 at the Carrier Dome, Syracuse, N.Y. Mike Williams extended his school record for Several Syracuse players registered record-setting consecutive games with a touchdown catch in Syracuse’s 30- performances in the Orange’s 52-31 loss to #24 Cincinnati. 7 loss to #25/arv Connecticut. Williams grabbed a two-yard Mike Williams caught nine passes to tie for most receptions

ORANGE PRIDE pass from Cameron Dantley to give him a TD catch for the in a season (60). The Orange passing attack set team eighth-straight outing. records for yards (428), completions (31) and attempts Williams finished the afternoon with six catches for 24 (51). Andrew Robinson threw for 419 yards and established yards, extending his streak of games with a catch to 19. a new SU individual record for attempts (47) and tied the 64 Paul Chiara caught three passes for a team-high 37 yards school standard for completions (29). In addition, Max Suter and ran nine times for 55 yards. Doug Hogue carried the ball PAUL made NCAA history, setting the record for most kickoff return ANDREW 12 times for a team-best 65 yards. CHIARA yards in a season with 1,299 kick return yards. ROBINSON On defense, Jake Flaherty recorded a career-best 15 total Williams recorded a career-best 160 receiving yards and tackles and Parker Cantey had a career day with nine stops. Jameel McClain a touchdown. Williams’ touchdown catch extended his school-record streak finished with nine tackles. to nine straight games with a TD, while Taj Smith caught five passes for The Orange trailed the Huskies at the half, 21-0. Connecticut’s first 126 yards and a touchdown. Robinson was 29-for-47 for 419 yards and three touchdown came on a 63-yard toss from Tyler Lorenzen to Terrence Jeffers. A touchdowns. Syracuse turnover led to the second score, a one-yard plunge by Dixon. Suter returned seven kickoffs for 172 yards to raise his season total to Syracuse put together a 15-play, 46-yard drive in the second period 1,299 kickoff return yards, breaking the NCAA record of 1,260 yards set by but the normally reliable Patrick Shadle missed on a 40-yard field goal. Utah State’s Kevin Robinson earlier in the day. Connecticut answered, going 77 yards in seven plays with the final snap a Saturday’s contest was a see-saw affair with the teams trading offensive 21-yard touchdown scamper by Donald Brown that put the Huskies up, 21-0. punches. The game featured 13 scoring drives, eight by Cincinnati and five The Huskies extended their margin in the third quarter. After missing by the Orange. Seven of the Bearcats’ scoring marches were shorter than two a field goal attempt at the conclusion of the its’ first drive, Connecticut minutes long, as were three of SU’s. manuvered back into position on its next possession and Tony Ciaravino The Bearcats scored the game’s first two touchdowns with a 33-yard converted a 33-yarder. pass from Ben Mauk to Marcus Barnett and a two-yard scamper by Bradley Syracuse went on the attack on the ensuing possession. Andrew Glatthaar. Robinson connected with Chiara on a 20-yard gain. Chiara carried the ball on SU responded with two scores of its own. A Joe Fields fumble recovery three of the next four plays and accumulated 31 yards, giving SU a second- set up a 43-yard try by Patrick Shadle at 2:09 of the first. Paul Chiara found and-goal at the UConn three-yard line. Robinson attempted to find Williams paydirt from two-yards out to pull the score to 14-10 at 7:45 of the second. in the endzone, but Connecticut’s Robert Vaughn picked it off to end the Mauk orchastrated back-to-back scoring drives. He found Barnett again at Orange threat. 6:01 to go ahead 21-10 and then he hit Earnest Jackson from 20 yards out The Syracuse defense forced the Huskies to turn the ball over on downs to gain an 18 point advantage. in the next series. Dantley relieved Robinson but, after earning a first down, Robinson ended SU’s first half scoring with a 10-yard toss to Williams threw an interception that UConn’s Danny Lansanah returned 49 yards for a and began the second stanze with a 78-yard bomb to Smith to pull to within touchdown. Defensive end Brandon Gilbeaux blocked the extra point to keep four, 28-24. the score at 30-0, Huskies. The teams exchanged touchdowns, before the Bearcats’ Craig Angelo Dantley then took the team 74 yards in 16 plays for Syracuse’s lone score returned a Robinson fumble to add to the lead, 42-31, at 6:13 of the second. of the contest. Connecticut threatened once more by moving to first-and- A 31-yard field goal by Jake Rogers and a 13-yard touchdown run by goal at the Syracuse three but the Orange defense put a stop to the drive, Mauk produced the final result. tackling Dixon on four consecutive attempts. TEAM STATISTICS UC SU TEAM STATISTICS First Downs 24 20 SU UC Rush Att.-Yards 32-113 34--15 First Downs 17 25 Pass Yards 431 428 Rush Att.-Yards 32-135 49-185 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 75-544 85-413 Pass Yards 120 213 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 29-43 31-51 Total Offense (Plays-Yards) 70-255 73-398 Passes had intercepted 0 0 Passes (Comp.-Att.) 15-38 16-24 Punts-Avg. 4-51.2 7-36.6 Passes had intercepted 2 0 Punt Returns-Yards 2-10 0-0 Punts-Avg. 7-39.7 3-40.7 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-124 7-172 Punt Returns-Yards 0-0 4-33 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 2-1 Kickoff Returns-Yards 6-137 2-31 Penalties-Yards 12-108 9-95 Fumbles-Lost 2-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards 9-79 7-41 SCORING BY QUARTERS1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final Cincinnati 14 14 14 10 52 SCORING BY QUARTERS1st 2nd 3rd 4th Final SYRACUSE 3 14 14 0 31 SYRACUSE 0 0 0 7 7 Connecticut 14 7 3 6 30 SCORING SUMMARY Plays-Yds-Time Score SCORING SUMMARY UC – Barnett, 33-yard pass from Mauk 5-54-1:29 7- 0 Plays-Yds-Time Score UC – Glatthaar, two-yard run 6-54-0:50 14- 0 UC – Jefferes, 63-yard pass from Lorenzen 5-95-1:44 0- 7 SU – Shadle, 43-yard field goal 4--12-1:01 14- 3 UC – Dixon, one-yard run 8-35-3:21 0-14 SU – Chiara, two-yard run 12-75-4:04 14-10 UC – Brown, 21-yard run 7-77-1:57 0-21 UC – Barnett, eight-yard pass from Mauk 5-71-1:38 21-10 UC – Ciaravino, 33-yard field goal 11-37-5:22 0-24 UC – Jackson, 20-yard pass from Mauk 3-53-1:15 28-10 UC – Lansanah, 49-yard interception return 0-30 SU – Williams, 10-yard pass from Robinson 7-67-1:44 28-17 SU – Williams, two-yard pass from Dantley 16-74-4:47 7-30 SU – Smith, 78 yard pass from Robinson 1-78-0:17 28-24 UC – Barnett, 18-yard pass from Mauk 4-55-1:33 35-24 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS SU – Nesheiwat, three-yard pass from Robinson 11-77-4:57 35-31 Rushing SU – Hogue 12-65; UC – Brown 22-99 UC – Craig, 16-yard fumble recovery 42-31 Passing SU – Robinson 7-17-61; UC – Lorenzen 16-24-213 UC – Rogers, 31-yard field goal 9-56-2:18 45-31 Receiving SU – Williams 6-24, Chiara 3-37; UC – Dixon 4-40, Jeffers 3-80 UC – Mauk, 13-yard run 3-18-1:01 52-31 Tackles SU – Flaherty 5-10-15, McClain 5-4-9; UC – Vaughn 4-4-8, Branch, 3-5-8 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS Rushing SU – Hogue 8-30; UC – Benton 9-63 Passing SU – Robinson 29-47-419; UC – Mauk 29-42-431 Receiving SU – Williams 9-160, Smith 5-126; UC – Barnett 11-127, Goodman 8-98 Tackles SU – Brown 4-3-7, Davis 3-4-7; UC – Nakamura 7-2-9, Nelms, 5-1-6 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 Athletics Facilities OOrangerange FFootballootball SUAthletics.com 22008008 SSchedulechedule Aug. 30 at Northwestern Oct. 18 at South Florida* Sept. 6 Akron Nov. 1 Louisville* Sept. 13 Penn State Nov. 8 at Rutgers* Sept. 20 Northeastern Nov. 15 Connecticut* Sept. 27 Pittsburgh* Nov. 22 at Notre Dame* Oct. 11 at West Virginia* Nov. 29 at Cincinnati* Home Away * Denotes BIG EAST Conference Game Max Suter Safety Mike Holmes Cornerback

Jake Flaherty Linebacker

Rob Long Patrick Shadle Punter Kicker