Ernie Davis Legends Field and Syracuse’S Nationally-Recognized Football, Basketball and Lacrosse Programs
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Success on the Field Success in • The ACC is the second conference to win both the national championship and another BCS game in the Classroom the same year (fi fth time overall). The league is Of the ACC’s 14 football teams, 12 schools rank 3-0 in BCS games over the last two years. among the top 70 institutions in the most recent • The ACC is the fi rst conference in history to U.S. News & World Report survey of “America’s sweep the Heisman, Doak Walker, Davey O’Brien, Best Colleges,” more than any other FBS Outland, Lombardi, Bednarik and Nagurski conference. awards in the same year. • Four of ABC’s nine highest-rated and most- ACC 12 viewed national college football telecasts this season featured ACC teams, including three conference matchups. Big Ten 8 American 6 Tradition of Success Pac-12 6 ACC teams have a national title since 136 the league’s inception in 1953 SEC 4 women’s national titles 71 Big 12 1 65 men’s national titles Syracuse defeated Minnesota in the 2013 Texas Bowl for its third bowl victory in the last four years. Overall, the Orange has earned invitations to every bowl game that is part of the playoff system and played in 25 post-season games. The victory against the Golden Gophers was the program’s 15th bowl triumph. Orange Bowl (Jan. 1, 1953) Alabama 61, Syracuse 6 Cotton Bowl (Jan. 1, 1957) TCU 28, Syracuse 27 Orange Bowl (Jan. 1, 1959) Oklahoma 21, Syracuse 6 Cotton Bowl (Jan. 1, 1960) Syracuse 23, Texas 14 Liberty Bowl (Dec. 16, 1961) Syracuse 15, Miami (FL) 14 Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1, 1965) LSU 13, Syracuse 10 Gator Bowl (Dec. 31, 1966) Tennessee 18, Syracuse 12 Independence Bowl (Dec. 15, 1979) Syracuse 31, McNeese St. 7 Cherry Bowl (Dec. 21, 1985) Maryland 35, Syracuse 18 Sugar Bowl (Jan. 1, 1988) Syracuse 16, Auburn 16 Hall of Fame Bowl (Jan. 2, 1989) Syracuse 23, LSU 10 Peach Bowl (Dec. 30, 1989) Syracuse 19, Georgia 18 Aloha Bowl (Dec. 25, 1990) Syracuse 28, Arizona 0 Hall of Fame Bowl (Jan. 1, 1992) Syracuse 24, Ohio State 17 Fiesta Bowl (Jan. 1, 1993) Syracuse 26, #13/13 Colorado 22 Gator Bowl (Jan. 1, 1996) Syracuse 41, Clemson 0 Liberty Bowl (Dec. 27, 1996) Syracuse 30, Houston 17 Fiesta Bowl (Dec. 31, 1997) Kansas State 35, Syracuse 18 Orange Bowl (Jan. 2, 1999) Florida 31, Syracuse 10 Music City Bowl (Dec. 29, 1999) Syracuse 20, Kentucky 13 Insight.com Bowl (Dec. 29, 2001) Syracuse 26, Kansas State 3 Champs Sports Bowl (Dec. 21, 2004) Georgia Tech 51, Syracuse 14 New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 30, 2010) Syracuse 36, Kansas St. 34 New Era Pinstripe Bowl (Dec. 29, 2012) Syracuse 38 West Virginia 14 Texas Bowl (Dec. 27, 2013) Syracuse 21, Minnesota 17 2-0 IN YANKEE STADIUM NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL 13 GAMES FOR THE ORANGE FOOTBALL PROGRAM IN METLIFE STADIUM IN THE NEXT 25 YEARS 3 MEN’S LACROSSE BIG CITY CLASSIC TITLES AT METLIFE STADIUM 1ST THE ORANGE PLAYED IN THE FIRST SPORTING EVENT HELD AT METLIFE STADIUM. 93 WINS FOR THE ORANGE MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM IN 167 GAMES AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 226 MINUTES PLAYED IN SYRACUSE’S SIX OVERTIME OVERTIME THRILLER AGAINST CONNECTICUT IN 2009 AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. The only FBS school in the Empire State, Syracuse University is New York’s College Team. Victories in the 2010 and 2012 New Era Pinstripe Bowls in Yankee Stadium and overwhelming success for the men’s basketball team in Madison Square Garden underscore Syracuse’s prominence in the nation’s biggest city, which is home to Syracuse University’s largest alumni base. The Orange hue extends into New Jersey where MetLife Stadium has played host to 11-time national champion Syracuse men’s lacrosse contests and will be home to the football Orange for multiple games in the next two decades, including the 2014 New York’s College Classic against Notre Dame on September 27. The Orange brand is prominent on the airwaves across New York State via the Syracuse IMG Sports Network, including game and coaches show broadcasts, and in the Big Apple, with games televised on the MSG and YES Networks. Syracuse is also woven into everyday life in New York City with signage on the ABC ribbon board, in Yankee Stadium, on New York City taxi tops, and in the Orange Box at the U.S. Tennis Open. The Iocolano-Petty Football Wing embodies the long and storied tradition of the Orange football program. The home of the Orange features a Carrier Dome theater, state-of- the-art player lounge, locker room and cafeteria, as well as displays honoring all of the Syracuse legends. Construction is underway on a state-of-the-art indoor practice facility, which will serve as a traning center for the Orange. The 87,000 square-foot building will provide an innovative and modern practice environment and help develop the best and brightest student-athletes. From the Carrier Dome to the state-of-the-art strength training facility to the accommodations in the newly-renovated Iocolano-Petty Football Wing, Syracuse student-athletes have top-notch facilities for competition, preparation and for academic achievement. Construction is underway on a state- of-the-art, 87,000 square-foot indoor practice facility. Student-athletes have daily access to the side-by-side FieldTurf Schwartzwalder-Katz practice fields, the Manley Field House indoor practice facility, and the Stevenson Educational Center. Ribbon Board and Hall of Champions LED Display The largest structure of its kind on any college campus in the country, the Carrier Dome is home to Ernie Davis Legends Field and Syracuse’s nationally-recognized football, basketball and lacrosse programs. Since 2005, athletics facilities have expanded and received upgrades, including: • The installation of a 360-degree ribbon display and multiple LED video boards in the Carrier Dome in 2012 • The construction of the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center • The 2012 renovation of the Iocolano-Petty Football Complex • The renovation of the Manley Field House Indoor Practice Facility Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center • The construction of the football strength and conditioning complex • The renovation of the football sports medicine complex to include top-of-the-line aquatic therapy and new modality and rehabilitation units • Locker room complex renovation and upgrades • Installation of FieldTurf on the Schwartzwalder-Katz football practice fields and the Wohl lacrosse practice field • Enhancements to the Carrier Dome, including the naming of ‘Ernie Davis Legends Field’ • Creation of the ‘Hall of Champions’ Sports Medicine Weight Room Undefeated and untied, the 1959 Orange capped off an 11-0 season with a 23-14 victory against Texas in the Cotton Bowl. Syracuse dominated its foes both offensively and defensively under the direction of National Coach of the Year Ben Schwartzwalder. The defense allowed a mind-boggling 193 yards rushing in 10 regular-season games. Running back Ernie Davis led the way for the Orange offense, which averaged 451 yards per game. Guard Roger Davis, who was selected seventh overall by the Chicago Bears in the 1960 NFL Draft, end Fred Mautino and tackle Robert Yates earned All- America honors. Floyd Little Syracuse is one of the most represented schools in both the National SYRACUSE IN THE COLLEGE Football Foundation’s College Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Fame. It is one of seven schools to have 18 or more inductees in the College Joe Alexander Larry Csonka Football Hall of Fame and at least seven enshrined in the Pro Football Hall Hugh ‘Duffy’ Daugherty, Coach of Fame. There are also four Orange that have been inducted into both the Ernie Davis College and Pro Football Halls of Fame - Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Floyd Little Tim Green and Art Monk. Vic Hanson Howard Jones, Coach Tad Jones, Coach Floyd Little Dick MacPherson, Coach Don McPherson Art Monk Clarence ‘Biggie’ Munn, Coach Frank ‘Buck’ O’Neill, Coach Floyd ‘Ben’ Schwartzwalder, Coach Lynn ‘Pappy’ Waldorf, Coach Bud Wilkinson, Coach SYRACUSE IN THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Tim Green Art Monk Larry Csonka Jim Brown Larry Csonka Al Davis Floyd Little John Mackey Art Monk Jim Ringo Dick MacPherson Ben Schwartzwalder Don McPherson Justin Pugh Daryl Johnston Art Monk Chandler Jones 20 First-round draft picks 24 Syracuse alums chosen for the Pro Bowl 26 Super Bowl Champions 92 Times an Orange alum has played in the Pro Bowl 300+ Alums who have played professional football Steve Gregory Steve Dwight Freeney Olindo Mare Larry Csonka Jim Brown McNabb Donovan Joe Morris Bulluck Keith Will Allen Arthur Jones SYRACUSE’S SUPER BOWL CHAMPIONS Player Super Bowl (Season) Team Rob Burnett Super Bowl XXXV (2000) Baltimore Ravens Rob Carpenter Super Bowl XXXI (1996) Green Bay Packers Tom Coughlin (Coach) Super Bowl XLII (2007) New York Giants Super Bowl XLVI (2011) New York Giants Larry Csonka Super Bowl VII (1972) Miami Dolphins Super Bowl VIII (1973) Miami Dolphins Al Davis (Owner) Super Bowl XI (1976) Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XV (1980) Oakland Raiders Super Bowl XVIII (1983) L.A. Raiders David Tyree Rob Burnett John Flannery Super Bowl XXXIV (1999) St. Louis Rams Dwight Freeney Super Bowl XLI (2006) Indianapolis Colts Marvin Harrison Super Bowl XLI (2006) Indianapolis Colts Qadry Ismail Super Bowl XXXV (2000) Baltimore Ravens Daryl Johnston Super Bowl XXVII (1992) Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXVIII (1993) Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl XXX (1995) Dallas Cowboys Arthur Jones Super Bowl XLVII (2012) Baltimore Ravens Tebucky Jones Super Bowl XXXVI (2001) New England Patriots Ryan LaCasse Super Bowl XLI (2006) Indianapolis Colts John Mackey Super Bowl V (1970) Baltimore Colts Jameel McClain Super Bowl XLVII (2012) Baltimore Ravens Kevin Mitchell Super Bowl XXIX (1994) San Francisco 49ers John Mackey Art Monk Super Bowl XXII (1987) Washington Redskins Super Bowl XXVI (1991) Washington Redskins Keith Moody Super Bowl XV (1980) Oakland Raiders Joe Morris Super Bowl XXI (1986) New York Giants “ I take tremendous pride in Markus Paul (Coach) Super Bowl XXXVI New England Patriots having played at Syracuse.