2008 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE (0-2 overall, 0-0- BIG EAST) (2-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • • Syracuse

BRINKLEY LEADS ORANGE GROUND ATTACK Senior (Philadelphia, Pa.) is averaging 96.0 rushing yards per game, which is ORANGE SLICES tied for 32nd nationally and ranks second in the BIG EAST … Against Akron, Brinkley rushed Orange on Television ORANGE PRIDE for a career-best 143 yards on 21 carries and scored a … It was the second 100- yard game of his career (vs. Miami (), 2006) … He is the first Orange back to run for 100 ABC will broadcast Syracuse’s game against yards since teammate Delone Carter (Copley, Ohio) did it against Connecticut in 2006 … Penn State. Bob Wischusen and Brock Brinkley earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition for his performance … The Orange Huard will call the action. Bruce Clark is the has two backs ranked among the top eight ball carriers in the BIG EAST with Brinkley second producer. and Carter eighth … Carter is averaging 61.0 yards per game. Orange on Radio DANTLEY GETS THE STARTING NOD Syracuse ISP Sports Network Cameron Dantley (Silver Spring, Md.) made his second career start on Voice of the Orange Matt Park ‘97 and former Saturday versus Akron … Dantley also started at USF in 2007 … Dantley was 13-for-20 Orange All-American tight end Chris Gedney passing for 135 yards and threw a career-best three against the Zips. ‘93 call the game action and Brian Higgins ‘04 JONES GETS BEHIND ENEMY LINES provides sideline reports for the Syracuse ISP Junior nose tackle Arthur Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) has 4.0 tackles for a loss of yards through Sports Network. Higgins also hosts the pre- two games in 2008, which is tied for 13th nationally … He is tied for ninth on Syracuse’s game and post-game shows. Former Orange career tackles for loss record list with Josh Thomas and Rich Scanlon (22.5). Dick MacPherson lends insight FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS – ‘THE EXPRESS’ PREMIERES IN SYRACUSE and analysis during the pre- and post-game shows and at halftime. TK-99.5 FM serves as The premiere of “The Express” will take place on Friday, Sept. 12, at the historic Landmark the flagship for the ISP Sports Network. The Theatre, a grand movie palace in frequented by Davis and his teammates Syracuse ISP Sports Network covers , during their days at . The film chronicles the life and legacy of Syracuse New Jersey, Vermont and Pennsylvania. For a All-American , the first African American to win the . “The Express” complete list of stations on the network, see Rob Brown (“Finding Forrester”) as Davis and Dennis Quaid (“The Rookie”) as Coach page 7. . Gary Fleder (“Runaway Jury”) directed the poignant biopic, which opens Satellite Radio nationally in theaters on Oct. 10. Syracuse game broadcasts are also available Quaid, Brown and other cast members and celebrities will arrive at a special “Orange Carpet” on SIRIUS satellite radio (channel 126). entry in classic convertible automobiles. Following the screening, guests will make their way down the Connective Corridor to the Onondaga County War Memorial for a gala theme party WAER with entertainment of the late 1950s era. Located on the SU campus, WAER-FM88 also The premiere is the centerpiece of a weekend-long community celebration of the life of Ernie carries every Orange football game. Davis and others who have built the Syracuse legacy of “Breaking Boundaries.” Orange on the Internet For further details on the premiere, see page 8. Every Syracuse ISP Sports Network broadcast DAVIS SCULPTURE DEDICATION IS SATURDAY is available on the official Syracuse Athletics

A specially commissioned statue of Davis will be unveiled and dedicated at 1:00 p.m., and the website – suathletics.com. The site is home UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SU football team will process by the statue during its “Quad walk” at 1:15 p.m. … Kick off for of Orange All Access, SU’s multi-media the renewal of the classic football rivalry is at 3:30 p.m., with the game televised on ABC … The package, which features live game webcasts, halftime show will feature a -studded tribute to Davis. highlights and news conferences. 2008 SYRACUSE SCHEDULE AND RESULTS (0-2 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) The Coaches Date Opponent Result (Televison) Time/Attendance August 30 at Northwestern L, 30-10 (ESPN2) 20,015 Syracuse: Greg Robinson September 6 AKRON L, 28-42 (TW Sports) 31,808 as a head coach: Fourth 13 PENN STATE ABC 3:30 p.m. Overall Record: 7-30 20 NORTHEASTERN 3:30 p.m. Year at SU: Fourth 27 PITTSBURGH * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m. Record at SU: 7-30 October 4 Open BIG EAST Record: 2-19 11 at * TBA Alma Mater: University of Pacific ‘75 18 at South Florida * TBA Penn State: 25 Open Year as a head coach: 43rd November 1 LOUISVILLE * TBA Overall Record: 374-125-3 8 at Rutgers * TBA Year at PSU: 43rd 15 CONNECTICUT * TBA at PSU: 374-125-3 22 at Notre Dame NBC 2:30 p.m. Alma Mater: Brown University ‘50 29 at Cincinnati * BIG EAST Network 12:00 p.m.

HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS * Indicates game • All times are Eastern SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • CELEBRATION OF THE LEGACY OF ERNIE DAVIS IS SEPT. 12-13 Statue Dedication ORANGE SLICES A specially commissioned statue of 1961 Heisman Trophy winner Ernie Davis will be unveiled and Syracuse vs. Penn State Series Notes dedicated at 1:00 p.m. on the edge of the SU Quad. The SU football team will walk by the statue during its “Quad Walk”. Series History Series Record: PSU leads, 40-23-5 (Current Streak: PSU, 2) Cheer on the Orange on the Quad at Syracuse: PSU leads, 19-11-2 (Current Streak: PSU, 1) Pre-game activities on the Syracuse University Quad begin at 12:30 p.m. The 2008 Orange football at Carrier Dome: PSU leads, 3-1 (Current Streak: PSU, 1) team Quad Walk will begin at 1:15 p.m. followed by the Syracuse University Drum Line at Penn State: PSU leads, 20-12-2 (Current Streak: PSU, 1) performance in front of Hendricks Chapel and the Marching Band Pep Rally to gets fans geared up for Neutral: PSU leads, 1-0-1 (Current Streak: PSU, 1) Last Syracuse Win: 1988 (24-10) ORANGE PRIDE kickoff. Last Penn State Win: 1990 (27-21) The Cornell Gunter Coasters will entertain the crowd on the Quad prior to the football game. Known as Largest Margin of Syracuse Victory: 27 (1987) the supreme comedians of rock and roll, the band is named for its West Coast origin and was originally Largest Margin of Penn State Victory: 41 (1944) known as “The Robins.” In 1958 they recorded two big hits, “Yakety Yak” and “Charlie Brown”. The Top Series Performances Coasters were the first vocal group to be inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on January 21, Rushing: SU, 20-155 (11/5/55) 1987. The late Cornell Gunter was a member of that esteemed ensemble. PSU, Curt Warner 25-256 (10/17/81) In addition to the musical entertainment, there will be children’s games and food and non-alcoholic Passing: SU, Don McPherson 15-20-336 (10/17/87) beverages available for purchase. Coolers and/or alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the Quad. PSU, Chuck Fusina 15-27-293 (10/21/78) Receiving: SU, Tommy Kane 6-163 (10/17/87) 2008 Courage Award Honors Mitchell PSU, Ted Kwalick 3-119 (10/28/67) The 2008 Ernie Davis Courage Award, presented in the memory of Ernie Davis, will recognize Bobby Mitchell, a former NFL halfback and flanker who played for the Cleveland Browns and Washington Tale of the Tape Redskins … A 1983 Pro Footbal Hall of Fame inductee, Mitchell accompanied Ernie Davis’ casket back to SU OFFENSE PSU DEFENSE Elmira and he remained close to Ernie’s mother, Marie Fleming. Mitchell has hosted a golf tournament 19.0 Scoring 12.0 in Davis’ memory for many in Washington, D.C., and is a strong supporter of the Leukemia & 289.0 Total Yardage 296.0 Lymphoma Society. 170.0 Rushing Yardage 72.0 Star-Studded Celebration in Honor of Davis 119.0 Passing Yardage 224.0 A a star-studded tribute to the life of Ernie Davis will be the halftime feature. 60.5 Total Plays 68.0 36.5 Rushing Plays 32.0 THE SYRACUSE-PENN STATE SERIES HISTORY 24.0 Passing Plays 36.0 Syracuse renews its rivalry with the team it has Syracuse’s Longest Rivalries 4.8 Avg. Per Play 4.4 played more than any other in the 118 years Opponent Games Series Record Last Meeting 4.7 Avg. Per Rush 2.2 of the program … The Orange has played Penn Penn State 68 23-40-5 1990 5.0 Avg. Per Pass 6.2 Colgate 65 29-31-5 1987 8.8 Avg. Per Catch 10.4 State 68 times since the first meeting in 1922, Pittsburgh 63 30-30-3 2007 1.5 Turnovers 1.5 but the teams have not squared off against West Virginia 55 30-25-0 2007 each other since 1990. 45 28-17-0 2004 SU DEFENSE PSU OFFENSE Rutgers 38 28- 9-1 2007 In 1987, the Orange beat Penn State, 48-21, 36.0 Scoring 55.5 en route to its undefeated season … It was SU’s largest margin of victory against the Nittany 481.0 Total Yardage 524.0 Lions … Orange quarterback Don McPherson completed 15 of 20 for 336 yards … In 1987, 243.5 Rushing Yardage 286.5 237.5 Passing Yardage 237.5 Syracuse finished the regular season 11-0 and then tied Auburn, 16-16, in the 74.5 Total Plays 67.0 … Penn State leads the all-time series between the two teams, 40-23-5, including a 19-11-2 44.0 Rushing Plays 40.5 record in games played in Syracuse (3-1 at the Carrier Dome) … The Orange also won the 30.5 Passing Plays 26.5 following year, 24-10, at Beaver … Penn State has won the last two meetings, 34- 6.5 Avg. Per Play 7.8 14 in 1989 and 27-21 in 1990 … In 1990, the crowd of 86,002 was the third largest in Penn 5.5 Avg. Per Rush 7.1 State school history at the time … SU quarterback was 13-of-24 for 144 yards 7.8 Avg. Per Pass 9.0 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE and he rushed a touchdown … Jim Brown is SU’s all-time rushing leader against PSU, having 11.0 Avg. Per Catch 14.4 gained 155 yards on 20 carries against the Nittany Lions in a 20-21 loss on Nov. 5, 1955. 1.5 Turnovers 0.5 SYRACUSE-PENN STATE CONNECTIONS 2008 Statistical Leaders Orange from Pennsylvania Rushing Leaders (YPG) • Thirteen members of the 2008 Orange hail from Pennsylvania, including Tucker Baumbach, Curtis Syracuse Penn State Brinkley, Cody Catalina, Malcolm Conway, Tyrell Harris, Michael Jones, Shane Kimmel, Rob Long, Brinkley ...... 96.0 Royster ...... 102.5 Ben Maljovec, Jim McKenzie, , Max Suter and Dan Vaughan. Carter...... 61.0 Green ...... 54.0 Secondary School Connections Passing Leaders (YPG) • SU long snapper Dave Zaske played at Brother Rice with sophomore linebacker Chris Colasanti Syracuse Penn State • Syracuse safety Max Suter and quarterback Cody Catalina were high school classmates of Penn Dantley ...... 135.0 Clark ...... 180.5 State safety Nick Sukay at Greensboro Central Catholic. Robinson ...... 103.0 Devlin ...... 41.5 • Nico Sco played at Eleanor Roosevelt in Maryland with PSU senior Derrick Williams. Hometown Connections Receiving Leaders (YPG) • Syracuse punter Rob Long and Penn State quarterback Pat Devlin are both from Downington, Pa. Syracuse Penn State Long a ended Downington West High School, while Devlin a ended Downington East. Davis ...... 39.0 Norwood ...... 95.0 • Syracuse’s Ryan Gillum, Penn State running back Brandon Beachum and quarterback Daryll Clark all Owen...... 29.5 Williams ...... 36.0 hail from Youngstown, Ohio. Tackle Leaders (TPG) • Orange Bud Tribbey and PSU wide receiver Kevin Cousins are both from Richmond, Va. Syracuse Penn State • Chris Basile, Parker Canty and David Legree and Penn State Maurice Evans all hail Flaherty ...... 8.5 Sales ...... 8.5 from Brooklyn, N.Y. Giruzzi ...... 7.0 Bowman ...... 8.0 • Tyrell Harris and Penn State defensive tackle Brandon Ware both hail from Harrisburg, Pa. Chiara ...... 7.0 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ON THIS DATE: SEPTEMBER 13 ORANGE SLICES • Syracuse is 1-4 all-time on Sept. 13 Syracuse on September 13 • In 1975, SU defeated Villanova in its home 1975 – vs. Villanova W, 24-17 2008 Pre-Season Honors opener, 24-17. 1980 – at Ohio State L, 21-31 • SU most recently faced Louisville at the Carrier 1986 – at Army L, 28-33 ARTHUR JONES, DT, Jr. Dome on Sept. 13, 2003, losing 30-20. 1997 – at No. 22/19 L, 3-31 • Lombardi Trophy 2003 – vs. Louisville L, 20-30 • Nagurski Trophy THE SYRACUSE-PENN STATE SERIES: YEAR-BY-YEAR Score Series Record PATRICK SHADLE, K, Sr. Year H/A Day/Night SU Opp. W L T Stadium • Lou Groza Award ORANGE PRIDE 1922 N D 0 0 0 0 1 Polo Grounds, New York 1923 H D 10 0 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1924 A D 10 6 1 0 0 Beaver Field ROB LONG, P, So. 1925 H D 7 0 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium • Ray Guy Award 1926 A D 10 0 1 0 0 Beaver Field 1927 H D 6 9 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium 1928 A D 6 6 0 0 1 Beaver Field Orange Engages Community 1929 H D 4 6 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium 1930 A D 0 0 0 0 1 Beaver Field At Syracuse University, an institution that places 1931 H D 7 0 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium a strong emphasis on the need for community 1932 A D 13 6 1 0 0 Beaver Field engagement, the student-athlete experience 1933 H D 12 6 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1934 A D 16 0 1 0 0 Beaver Field extends well beyond the campus lines in 1935 H D 7 3 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium the ‘Cuse Cares program. During the course 1936 A D 0 18 0 1 0 Beaver Field of the 2007-08 academic year, the Orange 1937 H D 19 13 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1938 A D 6 33 0 1 0 Beaver Field football team spent more than 700 hours in 1939 H D 6 6 0 0 1 Archbold Stadium the surrounding community, almost one third 1940 H D 13 13 0 0 1 Archbold Stadium of the Syracuse athletics department’s 2,400 1941 A D 19 34 0 1 0 Beaver Field community engagement hours. The football 1942 A D 13 18 0 1 0 Beaver Field 1944 H D 0 41 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium team focuses its community engagement 1945 A D 0 26 0 1 0 Beaver Field efforts in five categories, including mentoring 1946 H N 0 9 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium in juvenile outreach and youth awareness 1947 A D 0 40 0 1 0 Beaver Field 1948 H N 14 34 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium programs, servicing the poor, connecting with 1949 A D 21 33 0 1 0 Beaver Field the elderly and engaging with patients and 1950 H D 27 7 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium families in children’s hospitals. The youth 1951 A D 13 32 0 1 0 Beaver Field awareness programs, which earned the most 1952 H D 25 7 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1953 A D 14 20 0 1 0 Beaver Field attention from the football student-athletes, 1954 H D 0 13 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium occurred at Elmcrest Children Center, Pine 1955 A D 20 21 0 1 0 Beaver Field Grove Elementary School, Chestnut Hill 1956 H D 13 9 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1957 H D 12 20 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium Middle School, Stonehedge Elementary School 1958 A D 14 6 1 0 0 Beaver Field and the Salvation Army. The ‘Cuse Cares 1959 A D 20 18 1 0 0 Beaver Field Program, supported by Citizens Bank - New 1960 H D 21 15 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium York, is the community outreach program for 1961 A D 0 14 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1962 A D 19 20 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium student-athletes at Syracuse University. SU’s 1963 H D 9 0 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium student-athletes have been recognized with 1964 A 21 14 1 0 0 Beaver Stadium SU’s Chancellor’s Award for Public Service UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 1965 H 28 21 1 0 0 Archbold Stadium 1966 A 12 10 1 0 0 Beaver Stadium and Community Engagement in each of the 1967 H 20 29 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium past 11 years for their volunteer efforts in the 1968 A 12 30 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium community. Citizens Bank invests in and is a 1969 H 14 15 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium leader in the communities it serves. 1970 A 24 7 1 0 0 Beaver Stadium 1971 H 0 31 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium 1972 A 0 17 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1973 H 6 49 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium 1974 A 14 30 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1975 H 7 19 0 1 0 Archbold Stadium 1976 A 3 27 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1977 H 24 31 0 1 0 Archbold Stadiun 1978 A 15 45 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1979 7 35 0 1 0 Meadowlands 1980 A 7 24 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1981 H 16 41 0 1 0 Carrier Dome 1982 A 7 28 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1983 H 6 17 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1984 A 3 21 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1985 H 20 24 0 1 0 Carrier Dome 1986 A 3 42 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium 1987 H 48 21 1 0 0 Carrier Dome 1988 A N 24 10 1 0 0 Beaver Stadium 1989 H 12 34 0 1 0 Carrier Dome 1990 A 21 27 0 1 0 Beaver Stadium Totals 800 1,261 23 40 5 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • QUAID, BROWN AND LITTLE ARE HONORARY CAPTAINS In the spirit the premiere of The Express, 2008 Honorary Captains ORANGE SLICES actors Dennis Quaid and Rob Brown and Date Opp. Honorary Captain Orange Strike Quickly three-time All-American , will 9/6 Akron Jeff Mangram serve as honorary captains for the Orange 9/13 Penn State Dennis Quaid The Orange scored on its first drive of the 2008 football squad during the September 13th Rob Brown season moving 63 yards in 10 plays to set up Floyd Little game against Penn State (3:30 p.m., ABC). kicker Patrick Shadle’s (Morgantown, W.Va.) for 2007 Honorary Captains The Express – which chronicles the life of a 36-yard field goal … The 2007 Orange started Date Opp. Honorary Captain the season in the same fashion, marching 31 legendary Orange running back and Heisman ORANGE PRIDE 8/31 Washington Dick MacPherson yards in nine plays to set up a 42-yard Shadle Trophy Winner Ernie Davis – premieres at 9/15 Illinois Tim Green Syracuse’s historic landmark theater on the 10/6 West Virginia Don McPherson field goal by kicker eve of Syracuse’s game against the Nittany Lions. As honorary captains representing 10/13 Rutgers Floyd Little Future Orange Schedules 10/20 Buffalo the history and tradition of SU football, 2009 2012 Quaid, Brown and Little will accompany 11/10 USF Reggie Terry 11/24 Cincinnati Roland Williams vs. Akron vs. Boston College the Orange captains Jake Flaherty, Tony vs. Northwestern vs. Northwestern Fiammetta, Pat Shadle and Bruce Williams at Penn State at Cincinna for the coin toss. vs. Cincinna vs. Connec cut at Connec cut vs. Louisville Quaid – whose acting career began in 1975 and includes films like Any Given Sunday and at Louisville at Rutgers The Rookie – plays Syracuse head coach Ben Schwartzwalder in the film. Schwartzwalder vs. Rutgers vs. Pi sburgh coached Davis during his time at SU and won 153 games from 1949-73. at Pi sburgh at South Florida vs. South Florida vs. Southern California Brown – who made his motion picture debut in the 2001 film Finding Forrester – plays vs. West Virginia at West Virginia Davis. Davis led the Orange to its only national championship in 1959 and became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. Despite being the first player taken 2010 2013 in the 1962 NFL draft, Davis never played a single game of professional football. He died of at Akron at Boston College leukemia in 1963, at the age of 23. vs. Boston College at Northwestern vs. Virginia Tech vs. Cincinna Joining the two actors is legendary running back Little, who added to the legend of 44 at Washington at Connec cut following Davis’ graduation. Little – who returns for a second time as honorary captain at Cincinna at Louisville – holds the Orange record for career touchdowns (46) and career punts returned for vs. Connec cut vs. Rutgers touchdowns (6). He finished fifth in Heisman Trophy voting both his junior and senior vs. Louisville at Pi sburgh seasons, and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1983. at Rutgers vs. South Florida vs. Pi sburgh vs. West Virginia Little was drafted in the first round of the 1967 NFL draft by the . The five- at South Florida time Pro Bowler accumulated 6,323 rushing yards and 43 touchdowns in nine seasons. He at West Virginia also had 2,418 receiving yards and nine touchdowns. 2011 YOUNG GUNS TAKE THE FIELD at Boston College Seven true freshmen and six redshirt freshmen have played this season, including true at Virginia Tech freshman offensive guard Nick Lepak (Auburn, N.Y.) who earned his first career start vs. Wake Forest against Akron … True freshmen Van Chew (Manassas, Va.), Dorian Graham (Plantation, vs. Cincinna at Connec cut Fla.), Mikhail Marinovich (San Clemente, Calif.), Grant Mayes (Roselle, N.J.), Marcus Sales

at Louisville UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE (Syracuse, N.Y.) and Frank Satterfield (Henderson, Nev.) have all played in 2008 … Redshirt vs. Rutgers freshmen Cody Catalina (Ruffs Dale, Pa.), Chaz Cervino (Wayne, N.J.), Lamar Middleton at Pi sburgh (Newark, N.J.), Darnell Pratt (Syracuse, N.Y.), Nick Provo (West Palm Beach, Fla.) and vs. South Florida Kevyn Scott (Tamarac, Fla.) also have contributed in 2008. at Southern California vs. West Virginia Name Position 2008 Statistics Freshmen (7) Van Chew WR One reception for eight yards in two games Dorian Graham CB Played in two games Nick Lepak OG Started vs.Akron Mikhail Marinovich DE Two tackles in two games Grant Mayes WR Made debut against Akron Marcus Sales WR One reception for eight yards in two games; First true frosh to play in ‘08 Frank Satterfield WR Made debut against Akron

Redshirt Freshmen (6) Cody Catalina QB Plays on special teams units; Has one tackle Chaz Cervino WR Played in two games Lamar Middleton DE Two tackles in two games Darnell Pratt H-Back/TE Made debut against Akron Nick Provo TE 15-yard touchdown reception against Akron in collegiate debut Kevyn Scott S Two tackles in two games SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE DEFENSE FORCES TURNOVERS The Syracuse defense has forced three turnovers in its first two games this season … At Northwestern, ORANGE SLICES the Orange had one and one recovery, marking the 19th time the Orange has forced multiple turnovers in head coach Greg Robinson’s tenure (36 games) … SU caused five turnovers The Best of the Best in Robinson’s debut against West Virginia in 2005…In three games (vs. Iowa ‘06, Wyoming ‘06 and The Syracuse football team has a long history of Louisville ‘07) Syracuse forced four turnovers … SU has caused three turnovers in a game eight times success, including 22 trips to bowl games and and two turnovers in six games … Syracuse forced at least two turnovers in nine of 11 games in 2006. the 1959 national championship. During its more AT THE START than 100 years of varsity football, SU has amassed 670 victories which ranks 14th on the NCAA FBS’s Thirty-six Syracuse players have started at least one game in their Syracuse career … Senior offensive ledger of winningest programs. It has more all-time ORANGE PRIDE guard Ryan Durand is SU’s most experienced starter with 24 games as a member of the first-string … On wins than any other BIG EAST school and ranks defense, linebacker Jake Flaherty is the leader with 13 consecutive starts. second in wins among eastern schools behind Offense 2008 Streak Career Defense 2008 Streak Career Penn State. Ryan Durand (RG) 2 6 25 Jake Flaherty (LB) 2 14 14 In 2008, SU faces three teams that rank in the Curtis Brinkley (RB) 1 - 21 Arthur Jones (NT) 2 3 13 top 20 of the FBS’s winningest programs in Notre Corey Chavers (LT) 2 2 20 Mike Holmes (CB) 2 9 10 Andrew Robinson (QB) 1 - 12 Vincenzo Giruzzi (LB) 2 2 9 Dame, Penn State and West Virginia. A.J. Brown (SS) 2 2 8 Jim McKenzie (C) 2 12 12 Winningest NCAA FBS College Football Teams Tony Fiametta (FB) 2 2 10 Mike Stenclik (LB) 0 - 3 Doug Hogue (RB) 1 1 5 Nick Santiago (DT) 2 2 4 1. Michigan 869 Parker Cantey (LB) 0 - 2 Mike Owen (TE) 1 - 4 2. Notre Dame 825 Mike Mele (LB) 2 2 4 Donte Davis (WR) 2 2 4 3. Texas 820 Da’Mon Merkerson (CB) 0 - 1 Tucker Baumbach (LT) 2 2 3 4. Nebraska 810 Bud Tribbey (DT) 0 - 1 Lavar Lobdell (WR) 2 2 2 5. Ohio State 799 Nico Scott (CB) 2 2 4 6. Penn State 789 Ryan Bartholomew (OG) 1 1 1 Jared Kimmel (DE) 2 2 2 Cameron Dantley (QB) 1 2 2 7. Alabama 788 Derrell Smith 2 2 2 8. Oklahoma 780 Dan Sheeran (WR) 0 - 1 Randy McKinnon (FS) 2 2 2 9. Tennessee 769 Nick Lepak (OG) 1 1 1 Max Suter (FS) 0 - 1 10. Southern Cal 753 Bruce Williams (WR) 1 1 1 Paul Chiara (FS) 0 - 1 Ben Maljovec (TE/starts at LB in ‘07) 0 - 6 11. Georgia 714 12. LSU 691 Specialists 2008 Streak Career 13. Auburn 677 Patrick Shadle (K) 2 26 26 14. SYRACUSE 670 Rob Long (P) 2 14 14 15. West Virginia 664 SYRACUSE IN THE 2008 NCAA STATISTICAL RANKINGS 16. Colorado 660 17. Texas A&M 656 Player Category Rank Statistic 18. 655 Curtis Brinkley Rushing T-32nd 96.00 19. Washington 650 Vincenzo Giruzzi Recovered T-3rd 1.00 20. Miami (Ohio) 647 Arthur Jones Tackles for loss T-13th 2.00 Jared Kimmel Forced Fumbles T-21st 1.00 Rob Long Punting 15th 44.60 Gridiron and Hardwood Success TEAM RANK STATISTICS Rushing 48th 170.0 Syracuse is one of 14 schools in the country to Passing Offense 107th 119.0 have played in a that is currently part Total Offense 98th 289.0 of the and advanced Scoring Offense 97th 19.0 to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Rush Defense 112th 243.5 Tournament in the same year. The Orange Pass Defense 77th 237.50 accomplished that feat in 1997-98. Total Defense 110th (tie) 481.0 Scoring Defense 101st (tie) 36.0 School Bowl Game NCAA Tour. Round Net Punting 23rd 44.60

Syracuse 1998 Sweet 16 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Punt Returns 92nd (tie) 4.0 Arizona 1994 Fiesta Bowl* Final Four Kickoff Returns 79th 19.17 Florida 1999 * Sweet 16 Turnover Margin 53rd (tie) 0.00 * NCAA Champs Fumbles Recovered 50th (tie) 1 * NCAA Champs Passes Intercepted 41st (tie) 2 Illinois 2002 Sugar Bowl Sweet 16 Fumbles Lost 23rd (tie) 1 Kansas 2008 Orange Bowl* NCAA Champs Passes Had Intercepted 63rd (tie) 2 Kentucky 1951 Sugar Bowl* NCAA champs Turnovers Gained 60th (tie) 3 Maryland NCAA champs Turnovers Lost 44th (tie) 3 Oregon 2002 Fiesta Bowl* Elite Eight Pass Efficiency 85th 110.24 Ohio State * Final Four Pass Efficiency Defense 112th 161.81 2007 Fiesta Bowl Final Four Fewest Penalties/game 7th (tie) 3.00 UCLA 1976 Rose Bowl* Final Four Fewest Penalty Yards per Game 7th 41.00 1962 Rose Bowl Final Four Punt Return Yardage Defense 38th (tie) 5.67 USC 2007 Rose Bowl* Sweet 16 Kickoff Return Yardage Defense 110th 29.86 Utah 2005 Fiesta Bowl* Sweet 16 Sacks 64rd (tie) 3.00 West Virginia 2006 Sugar Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 Tackles for Loss 64h (tie) 11.00 2008 Fiesta Bowl* NCAA Sweet 16 Sacks Allowed 69th (tie) 4.00 Wisconsin 2000 Rose Bowl * Final Four Tackles for Loss Allowed 26th (tie) 8.00 Third Down Conversion 103rd 26.1 * Indicates school won the bowl game Third Down Conversion Defense 116th 60.0 Fourth Down Conversion 72nd (tie) 33.3 Fourth Down Conversion Defense 89th (tie) 100.0 Time of Possession 84th 27:39 Red Zone Offense 1st (tie) 1.00 Red Zone Defense 70th (tie) 0.88 First downs Offense 103rd (tie) 15.50 First downs Defense 111th (tie) 27.0 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ALL IN THE FAMILY Syracuse football student-athletes are not the only people in their family with athletic skills. ORANGE SLICES Twenty-four team members have relatives who competed or coached in intercollegiate Orange Elects Four Captains athletics or on the professional level. Seniors , Jake Flaherty, SYRACUSE FOOTBALL CONNECTIONS Patrick Shadle and Bruce Williams were Jake Flaherty Father, Todd, played linebacker at SU and lettered in 1969 … In addition, Flaherty’s voted by their teammates as captains for the uncle, Ted Kakas, was captain on SU’s crew team and competed from 1961-68 … 2008 season. The quartet of seniors join 182 Cousin, Chip Kakas, competed on the Wisconsin crew team for four years 1995-98 other Syracuse football players to serve as … His cousin, Jessamy Flaherty, competed for the Wisconsin women’s openweight captains for the Orange football squad. ORANGE PRIDE crew for three years 1998-01. Jared Kimmel Father, Jamie, played football at Syracuse (1980-84) and recorded 20.5 career “This year more people had votes than sacks, which ranks sixth on the SU record list … Uncle, Jerry, lettered for the any year since I have been here. I take that Orange from 1982-85 … Cousin, Shane, is a linebacker for the Orange. as a good thing,” said head coach Greg Shane Kimmel Uncles, Jaime ’85 and Jerry ’86 played for Syracuse … In addition, his father, Jon, Robinson. “The team selected a great group played football at Colgate (1978-82) and in the NFL with the as captains. I am also pleased to see a lot of (1985) and the Washington Redskins (1987) … Cousin, Jared, is a defensive end for the Orange. people looked at as leaders.” “It’s such an honor,” Shadle said. “When COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CONNECTIONS you look at the names of those that have Antwon Bailey Cousin, James Johnson, plays defensive back for Marshall University. been captains here before, you have to be Averin Collier Brother, Kevin, plays football at the , redshirted in 2007 due to wrist injury. impressed and realize the responsibility it Vincenzo Giruzzi Father, Jim, played football at from 1980-83. carries. I look forward to having a leadership Ollie Haney Father, Craig, played football at Seton Hall in 1978 and 1979. role on the team and will use it as extra Michael Kay Cousin, Freddie Jones, played wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Arizona motivation to focus and perform the best I Cardinals from 1997-2004. can for my teammates.” Ben Maljovec Cousin, Jeff Dugan, played football at the University of Maryland. Mikhail Marinovich Father, Marv, lettered in football at USC (1959, 1961, 1962) and played for the • Fiammetta is a three-year letterwinner who Oakland Raiders … Brother, Todd, lettered as a quarterback at USC (1989-90) and has played in more than 30 games at fullback played for the Los Angeles Raiders. for the Orange. Mike Mele Father, Joe, played running back at Rutgers from 1973-76, including the undefeated • A returning starter at linebacker, Flaherty is 1976 team … Brother, Joe, played linebacker at Northeastern from 2005-2007 and also an ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic was team captain as a senior. All-District Team selection and a three-time Da’Mon Merkerson Father, Amod, played briefly in the NFL for the Phoenix Cardinals in 1991 and later member of the BIG EAST All-Academic team. spent multiple years in the AFL after becoming the first student-athlete to win • Shadle has been SU’s primary field goal and an individual national title at Montclair State University, which he did in the 400- PAT specialist since his sophomore year. He was meter hurdles twice (1987 and 1989). a Lou Groza Award semifinalist in 2006. Shadle Ryan Nassib Father, Gil, played football at the University of Delaware … Mother, Mary, played is the first Orange kicker to be voted captain volleyball at Villanova. since Nate Trout in 1999. Mike Owen Cousin, Carl Smith, played football for the University of Maine (1988-91). • Williams returned to the wide receiver position Nick Santiago Brother, Arnold, was a starting wide receiver at Mansfield University (2001-03). early in pre-season camp after Dan Sheeran Dan Vaughan Father, John, played football at Slippery Rock University (1977-79). suffered a broken fibula. He was a receiver as a Austin Wallis Father, Darvin, was a coach in the NFL and at the collegiate level. true freshman in 2005 and caught four passes for 52 yards. He played safety as a sophomore PROFESSIONAL SPORTS CONNECTIONS and junior, recording 16 tackles last season. Cameron Dantley Father, Adrian, played in the NBA from 1972-1991 and was inducted into the Williams is also a punt returner for the Orange. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Sept. 6. Ranked ninth on the NBA career scoring list at the time of his retirement with 23, 177 points. His .540 field goal percentage is the highest ever recorded by an NBA non-center and recorded 30-plus points per game for four straight seasons … He played collegiately at Notre Dame.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS CONNECTIONS Paul Chiara Sister Catherine played field hockey at Drexel and was featured in Sports Illustated “Faces in the Crowd” on Sept. 25, 2006 … Brother, Mike, played lacrosse at Georgetown. Ryan Donnelly Brother, James, played golf at LeMoyne … sister, Kelly, played softball at Rochester. Doug Hogue Both sisters, Deven (Albany) and Shannon (Delaware) played Division I basketball. Mike Holmes Mother, Vera, played basketball at the University of Memphis. Niko Rechul Brother, Dawid, wrestled at Harvard and for the United States national team. Dave Zaske Brother, Kurt, plays tennis for Ohio State University. SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • LOOKING AT THE ORANGE’S 2008 OPPONENTS The Orange’s 2008 opponents have a 14-7 record through two weeks in 2008 … In 2007, these teams ORANGE SLICES finished 83-66, including six opponents which played in bowl games. 2008 Record ACADEMIC STRENGTH TEAM W L Pct. 2007 2007 Bowl Academic All-District Honorees Northwestern 2 0 1.000 6-6 Akron 1 1 .500 4-8 Offensive guard Ryan Durand (Leominster, Penn State 2 0 1.000 9-4 (beat Texas A&M, 24-17) Mass.) and linebacker Jake Flaherty Northeastern 0 1 .500 3-8 Pittsburgh 1 1 .500 5-7 (Wakefield, R.I.) were named 2007 First-

West Virginia 1 1 .500 11-2 Fiesta Bowl (beat Oklahoma, 48-28) Team ESPN The Magazine/CoSIDA Academic ORANGE PRIDE South Florida 2 0 1.000 9-4 Sun Bowl (lost to Oregon, 56-21) All-District. The honor is the first for both Louisville 1 1 .500 6-6 gridironers. Rutgers 0 1 .000 8-5 (beat Ball State, 52-30) Connecticut 2 0 1.000 9-4 Meineke Car Care Bowl (lost to Wake Forest, 24-10) Durand was a 2005 and 2006 BIG EAST Notre Dame 1 0 1.000 3-9 All-Academic Team selection and has Cincinnati 1 1 .500 10-3 Papajohns.com Bowl (beat Southern Miss, 31-21) made Syracuse University Dean’s List and ROBINSON WELCOMES NEW STAFF the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll every Head coach Greg Robinson welcomed offensive semester. The health and exercise science coordinator Mitch Browning and linebackers Coaching Staff on Gameday major is a regular at community events, coach Dan Conley to the staff. Browning ON THE FIELD including speaking at elementary schools, coaches SU’s tackles and tight ends. In addition, Greg Robinson, Head Coach/Co-Defensive Coordinator visiting patients at the Children’s Hospital, Robinson promoted defensive line coach Derrick Offense providing guidance to incarcerated youth at Jackson to co-defensive coordinator. Robinson Chris White, Wide Receivers the Justice Center and visiting senior citizens also is a co-defensive coordinator. Chris Wiesehan, Offensive Line at the Ida Benderson Senior Center and the Randy Trivers, Running Backs Browning is a versatile coach who has 28 years Nottingham Retirement Home. of collegiate experience. He guided one of Defense the most prolific offenses in Big Ten history at Derrick Jackson, Co-Coordinator/Defensive Line Flaherty, who is majoring in American Minnesota, directing the 2005 Gophers offense Dan Conley, Linebackers studies, was named to the 2005 and 2006 that averaged 494.8 yards per game. Browning, Jim Salgado, Cornerbacks/Secondary BIG EAST All-Academic Team and has made who coached at Minnesota from 1997 through IN THE COACHES BOX the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll five 2006, including seven years as an offensive Offense times. He is very involved in the ‘Cuse Cares Mitch Browning, Coordinator/Tackles/Tight Ends coordinator, helped the Gophers to eight Community Program, visiting patients at the consecutive seasons with more than 2,000 yards Phil Earley, Children’s Hospital and senior citizens at the rushing and more than 2,000 yards receiving. Defense Ida Benderson Center, speaking at the Rotary A 1995 graduate of Syracuse, Conley has Scott Spencer, Safeties/Nickel Backs Club, participating in the WCNY Kids Fest and coached at the collegiate level for 12 seasons, including the past three at Wagner College. Conley has experience coaching every defensive position. he was a cantor at St. Leo’s Church. Last season he mentored the Wagner defensive line and coordinated the special teams, after coaching the linebackers in his first season and the defensive backs in 2006. In 2005, Conley coached the Wagner BIG EAST Honors for 16 Orange linebackers, including All-NEC selection Craig Romano, and directed the special teams group that Sixteen Syracuse student-athletes earned ranked 13th nationally in Division I-AA in net punting. recognition on the 2007 BIG EAST All- Jackson is in his second year with SU and his 10th as a collegiate coach. In 2007, he mentored Academic team. Juniors Ryan Durand, Jake sophomore defensive tackle Arthur Jones who recorded 16 ½ tackles for loss in 11 games. Jackson Flaherty, Ben Maljovec, Patrick Shadle and has also coached at Michigan State, Northern Illinois, Eastern Illinois, Army and the University of West Georgia. During the summers of 2001 and 2002, he was an NFL Fellow with the and Bruce Williams are three-time BIG EAST All- the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Academic Team selections, while seniors UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Dowayne Davis and Max Meisel and junior SYRACUSE ISP SPORTS NETWORK Paul Chiara are second-time honorees. All SU football games can be heard live and on Syracuse ISP Sports Network First time honorees, Josh Arrington, David demand around the world on the extensive Western New York Bouchard, A.J. Brown, Oliver Fernandez, Syracuse ISP Sports Network. Fans can follow Syracuse WTKW-FM 99.5 Buffalo WWKB-AM 1520 Vincenzo Giruzzi, Jim McKenzie, Andrew the team via a state-wide radio network, (Flagship) Canandaigua WCGR-AM 1550 Dundee WFLR-AM 1570 Robinson and Derrell Smith, raise Syracuse’s suathletics.com and Sirius Satellite Radio. Auburn WAUB-AM 1590 Cortland WXHC-FM 101.5 Geneva WGVA-AM 1240 total number of all-time football student- Communications’ TK99 (WTKW, 99.5 Ithaca WPIE-AM 1160 Newark WACK-AM 1420 FM), based in downtown Syracuse, is the Utica WOUR-FM 96.9 Rochester WHAM-AM 1180 athletes named to the conference’s academic flagship station for the 23-station network. Capital Region (Coaches Show) WHTK-AM 1280 team to 110 since 1992. Syracuse has the Powerful affiliates in Albany (WGY), Rochester Albany WGY-AM 810 Southern Tier (Coaches Show) WOFX-AM 980 Binghamton WNBF-AM 1290 second most student-athletes selected to the (WHAM), New York City (1050 ESPN) and New York City/Long Island Corning WENI-AM 1450 2007 academic team, trailing West Virginia’s Buffalo (WWKB) and beyond make the Orange Manhattan WEPN-AM 1050 Elmira WENY-AM 1230 19. accessible on every radio in the Empire State North Country and across borders into Canada, Pennsylvania, Massena WYBG-AM 1050 New England and the tri-state area. Watertown WNER-AM 1410 WTNY-AM 790 Galaxy has served as the play-by-play home Oswego WTKV-FM 105.5 of the football, men’s and women’s basketball Plattsburgh WVMT-AM 620 Burlington, VT WVMT-AM 620 and men’s lacrosse teams since 2007. Complimentary programming includes ‘The Greg Robinson Show,’ (Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.) and ‘Mondays with Mac’ (TK99, 7:00 p.m.). Each game production begins three hours before kickoff with interactive and informative shows, including a live presentation from the SU quad prior to Orange home games. SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • MCPHERSON TO ENTER COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Former Syracuse football great Don McPherson is being honored with one of ORANGE SLICES the most pres gious football awards – induc on into the Na onal Football HONORS HANG HIGH Founda on and College Football Hall of Fame. McPherson was introduced as a member of the Class of 2008. #44 Raised to the Rafters The great tradi on of Syracuse football lives and breathes in the halls of Syracuse University officially retired one of the Na onal Football Founda on and College Football Hall of Fame with the most storied numbers ever associated 14 former Orange student-athletes, including Ernie Davis, Tim Green, Jim with a college football program — #44 — on Don McPherson Brown, and Floyd Li le. Saturday, November 12, 2005. Since 1954, ORANGE PRIDE 11 players have worn the number and three Being honored for his unique athle c ability is nothing new for McPherson. earned All-America honors. The three most The 1987 All-American fi nished second in the 1987 Heisman Trophy ballo ng, won the famous #44s — Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Maxwell Award, which honors the college football player of the year, and was the fi rst Floyd Little — certainly rank among the finest recipient of the Davey O’Brien Award. McPherson led the na on in passing effi ciency with a running backs to ever play the game. 164.3 mark and set 22 Syracuse records, including the single-season marks for passing yards per game (212.8), touchdown passes (22), and most consecu ve games with a touchdown Brown and Little, along with Ernie Davis’ pass (10). mother, Marie Fleming, joined other former #44s, including Rob Konard, Michael Owens, MONK ENSHRINED IN CANTON Bill Schoonover and Tom Stephens, at the Former Orange standout Art Monk is the sixth retirement ceremony. member of the Syracuse football family to be How much does number 44 mean to honored in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Syracuse University and the surrounding Monk was enshrined in Canton in August, 2008. community? For starters, the university In his 16-year career, zip code was changed a few years ago from Monk was a three-time Pro Bowler and won two 13210 to 13244. And in 1988, when the Super Bowls. Monk concluded his career after the university changed phone systems, the 1995 season with Philadelphia, but spent 13 years exchange was changed from 423 to 443. with the Redskins as one of the NFL’s premier receivers. He held records for most consecutive Jersey Retirement for games with a reception (164) and career catches Mackey and Csonka (820). Both have been surpassed, but Monk didn’t Lengendary tight end John Mackey and College play in as wide-open an era on offense as many and Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Larry Csonka other receivers. He was one of the most consistent had their Syracuse jersey retired last season. possession and third-down receivers in the league throughout his 14 pro seasons. Mackey, who wore No. 88 for the Orange, played from 1960-62 and was selected in the Monk, who was named to the Syracuse University second round of the 1963 NFL Draft by the Board of Trustees in 2007 and is involved with the Baltimore Colts. A five-time Pro Bowler and Orange athletics program, was instrumental in three-time All-NFL honoree, Mackey played in the recognition of the Syracuse Eight during the two Super Bowls with the Colts. He is enshrined 2006 football season. Syracuse University honored Art Monk in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The John the courage and commitment of members of the Mackey Award is presented annually to the 1970 SU football squad for their extraordinary courage and commitment by calling for nation’s top tight end. Mackey, who now suffers UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE the equal treatment of student-athletes and a diverse coaching staff. These men stood up from dimensia, and his wife, Sylvia, were on for the principles of fairness and equality. The athletics department annually awards the hand as the former All-American’s jersey was Syracuse Eight Courage Award to a current or former student-athlete who has overcome unveiled in the Carrier Dome rafters. a socially, economically or otherwise disadvantaged background or serious injury and has demonstrated uncommon bravery or highly principled behavior in the face of adversity. Csonka, who wore #39 at Syracuse, was a two- time All-American and played for the Orange During his professional career, Monk recorded 12,721 receiving yards on 940 catches. He from 1965 through 1967. As a senior captain had a 13.5 average and totaled 68 touchdowns. he earned consensus All-America honors. He At Syracuse, Monk holds the single-game record for receptions in a game with 14, which had two 200-yard rushing performances in his he accomplished against Navy in 1977. He is tied for sixth on the Orange career receptions career, galloping for 216 yards against West record list with 102. Monk’s 1,644 career receiving yards is seventh in school history and Virginia and 204 yards versus California in his his 47.0 yards per game average ranks ninth all-time. senior season. Csonka still ranks third on SU’s Monk led the Orange in receiving in three seasons. In 1977, he caught 41 balls for 590 career rushing record list (2,934 yards) and is yards and four touchdowns. In 1978, he caught 19 passes for 293 yards and a pair of second all-time with 15 career 100-yard rushing touchdowns. As a senior, Monk recorded 40 catches for 716 yards and three touchdowns. games. He is still considered to be the prototype for all ORANGE TRAILBLAZER NFL fullbacks. He and Jimmy Kiick combined to Former Syracuse and NFL standout Tim Green is one of only 17 individuals who have been form one of the most lethal backfield duos of inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame and who were also chosen as Na onal the 1970’s, and the pair led the Miami Dolphins Football Founda on Na onal Scholar-Athletes. to an undefeated season and the title in 1972. SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • “THE EXPRESS” PREMIERES IN SYRACUSE The world premiere of “The Express” was held Friday, Sept. 12, in Syracuse. The film ORANGE SLICES chronicles the life and legacy of Ernie Davis, the first African American to win the Heisman Davis Sculpture Unveiling is Sept. 13 Trophy. “The Express” stars Rob Brown (“Finding Forrester”) as Davis and Dennis Quaid (“The Rookie”) as Coach Ben Schwartzwalder. Gary Fleder (“Runaway Jury”) directed the poignant A statue of 1961 Heisman Trophy winner biopic, which opens nationally in theaters on Oct. 10. Ernie Davis will be The Sept. 12 gala premiere of the ‘The Express’ at the historic Landmark Theatre in unveiled on Syracuse downtown Syracuse is the centerpiece of a weekend-long community celebration of the life of University’s Quad prior

Ernie Davis and others who have built the Syracuse legacy of “Breaking Boundaries.” to the football game ORANGE PRIDE Davis followed his hero, Jim Brown, to Syracuse University in 1958 and one year later led today against Penn State. the Orange to the national championship. He was a pioneer for African players in much the same way one of his idols, Jackie Robinson, broke baseball’s color barrier. The story of legendary The premiere was held at the historic Landmark Theatre, a grand movie palace in Syracuse football star downtown Syracuse frequented by Davis and his teammates during their days at Syracuse Ernie Davis is forever University. Mr. Quaid, Mr. Brown and other cast members and celebrities arrived at the Key etched in the hearts Bank 44 Rewards Orange Carpet Show in classic convertible automobiles. Following the and minds of Orange screening, guests made their way down the Connective Corridor to the Onondaga County War football fans around the world. Memorial for a gala theme party with entertainment of the late 1950s era. Ernie Davis “We’re elated the studio chose Syracuse to host the premiere,” said Syracuse University “Ernie Davis more than deserves this tribute as Director of Athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. “We embrace this extraordinary moment to honor the he was such an inspiration to the world,” said legacy of Ernie Davis and provide a unique, star-studded showcase to launch this extraordinary Syracuse director of athletics Dr. Daryl Gross. “As we know, the great number 44 was retired with film. Ernie is the most endearing icon we have in a storied football program so rich in talent Ernie Davis in mind, and this is another tribute and tradition. It’s truly fitting that his life story will be immortalized on film.” to the Syracuse Heisman Trophy winner who was “Ernie Davis is a true American hero,” said Syracuse University Chancellor and President the first African-American to win the coveted Nancy Cantor. “While his legacy is not as well known, he played an important role in shaping honor. He was truly an All-American on and off the the American conscience, just as Jackie Robinson did. Thanks to ‘The Express,’ Ernie’s legacy field. Sadly, because of his battle with leukemia, and inspirational life story will find the audience and appreciation it deserves. We are he never played in the NFL, but his records, delighted that ‘The Express’ premiered in Syracuse and so grateful for the support of the achievements and spirit will forever be a part of Syracuse University.” studio for this remarkable event for our community.” Bleachers erected along Salina Street in front of the Landmark enabled hundreds of The life-size statue depicts Davis, known as “The spectators the opportunity to watch and photograph the Key Bank 44 Rewards Orange Elmira Express”, standing in his Syracuse uniform Carpet Show, which was also shown on a large video screen at the corner of South Salina and holding a helmet under his left arm and a football in his right hand. Jefferson streets. Quaid, Brown and other cast members, along with Jim Brown, Floyd Little, Don McPherson, Art Monk and some 40 members of the 1959 championship team walked the Davis came to Syracuse from nearby Elmira in “orange carpet,” arriving in classic 1950s-era convertible automobiles. They were joined on the 1958. He led the Orange to the school’s only orange carpet by other SU alumni and members of the Central New York community who have national championship in 1959 and became the broken boundaries in the tradition of Ernie Davis. The festivities included food vendors and a first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy in 1961. Despite being the first player taken in the live performance by The Coasters, presented by TK-99 and Galaxy Communications, playing 1962 NFL draft, Davis never played a single game original ’50s rock ‘n’ roll. of professional football. He died of leukemia in Overall net proceeds of the premiere benefit SU’s Ernie Davis Fund. The fund’s purposes 1963, at the age of 23. include sustaining academic and personal development programming for football student athletes and their involvement in the ’Cuse Cares Community Service Program. UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE “I’m overjoyed that ‘The Express’ will have its premiere in Syracuse, where Ernie Davis was Honoring Success admired and revered—where he thrilled fans in his famous ‘44’ jersey—nearly fifty years ago,” National Champions said director Gary Fleder when the announcement was made. “Our last day of filming took The 2008 Lacrosse National Championship team place on the SU campus, and I can say—without a doubt—that it was the most emotional of was honored at halftime of SU’s home-opener our schedule. Being there brought into focus why celebrating Ernie was significant. It mattered against Akron as the University and the community to the folks who knew him, and it will mean something to the millions who will get to know celebrated the lacrosse program’s record 10th national championship with the unveiling of the Ernie after the film opens in October.” 2008 Lacrosse National Championship banner. Earlier on Friday, SU students had the opportunity to meet in master class workshops with Ron Meyer, president and chief operating officer of Universal Pictures; Gary Fleder, director of Olympic Gold Medalists “The Express”; Nelson Coates, “The Express” production designer; and Robert Gallagher ’71, Syracuse men’s head basketball coach , women’s soccer head coach Phil author of “Ernie Davis, The Elmira Express: The Story of a Heisman Trophy Winner” (Bartleby Wheddon, basketball standout Carmelo Anthony Press, 1983), the book on which the film is based. and rowing letterwinner Anna Goodale ‘05 all Members of the Davis family attended the weekend events, as did Schwartzwalder’s wife, won Olympic Gold medals in Beijing. Boeheim was Reggie, and their daughters. an assistant on the US men’s national basketball On Saturday, a special pre-game party featuring music by The Coasters will be held on the team while Wheddon was an assistant on the US SU Quad prior to the SU vs. Penn State football game. A specially commissioned statue of women’s soccer team. Goodale was a three-time Davis will be unveiled and dedicated at 1 p.m., and the SU football team will process by the All-American during her career at Syracuse. statue during its “Quad walk” at 1:20 p.m. Kick off for the renewal of the classic football rivalry is at 3:30 p.m., with the game televised on ABC. The halftime show will feature a star-studded tribute to Davis. SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • BRINKLEY RECORDS CAREER-HIGH IN RUSHING CARTER ADDS PRODUCTIVITY TO OFFENSE Senior Curtis Brinkley (Philadelphia, Pa.) rushed for a Sophomore running back Delone Carter (Copley, career-high 143 yards on 21 carries against Akron (6.8 Ohio) gained 88 yards on 12 carries (5.9 yards per yards per carry) ... He scored his second touchdown of carry) against Akron … At Northwestern, Carter had six the season and SU’s second touchdown of the game carries for 45 yards (7.5 yards per carry) in his return by leaping over Akron’s defense into the endzone ... to the fi eld … He missed the en re 2007 campaign He earned BIG EAST Weekly Honor Roll recognition for due to a dislocated hip suff ered during 2007 spring his performance … At Northwestern, Brinkley became prac ce … Carter and teammate Cur s Brinkley are the 29th Syracuse player to break the career 1,000- Curtis Brinkley both ranked among the top eight running backs in the Delone Carter ORANGE PRIDE yard rushing mark ... He led the Orange with 49 yards BIG EAST … Brinkley is third in the league with 96.0 on nine carries and scored a touchdown ... Brinkley leads the Orange yards per game, while Carter is eighth with 61.0 yards per game. in rushing with 192 yards on 30 attempts ... He is second in the BIG As a true freshman in 2006, Carter ran for 713 yards on 156 carries, EAST in yards per carry with 6.4 and ranks 32nd nationally and third which ranks second on SU’s record list for rushing yards by a freshman. in the conference in yards per game (96.0) … The last Orange back He averaged 59.4 yards per game in 2006, which ranked 11th among to gain 1,000 yards was Damien Rhodes (2002-05) … Brinkley missed all freshman in the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A). the final four games of the 2007 season a er breaking his leg against Buff alo … He was the Orange’s leading rusher last season. CARTER’S CAREER STATISTICS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long BRINKLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS 2006 156 713 4.6 4 47 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 0 0 0 0 0 2005 7 26 3.7 0 11 2008 18 133 7.4 0 32 2006 139 571 4.1 2 26 Totals 174 846 4.9 0 47 2007 111 371 3.3 2 29 Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 30 192 6.4 2 28 2006 9 46 5.1 0 15 Totals 287 1160 4.0 6 29 A SCORING THREAT AT TIGHT END Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 Junior Mike Owen (Riverhead, N.Y.) scored his fi rst 2006 10 91 9.1 1 20 two career touchdowns and had fi ve recep ons for 2007 9 149 16.6 0 62 2008 2 7 3.5 0 9 59 yards against Akron ... Owen is second on the Totals 19 240 12.6 1 62 team in average yards per recep on with 11.8 and yards per game with 29.5 … Owen played in every HOGUE STARTS THE RUSH game in 2007, star ng three at ght end a er moving Sophomore Doug Hogue (Yonkers, N.Y.) earned there from defensive end during 2007 spring prac ce. the start against Akron and had gained nine yards Mike Owen on three carries … At Northwestern, Hogue was a OWEN’S CAREER STATISTICS rushing and receiving weapon for the Orange, rushing Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long for 23 yards on six carries and making two recep ons 2007 5 51 10.2 0 18 for 12 yards … As a true freshman Hogue stepped 2008 5 59 11.8 2 32 into the star ng lineup for the fi nal four games of the Totals 10 110 11 2 32 season a er Cur s Brinkley broke his leg … He gained Doug Hogue Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 251 yards on 77 carries as a rookie. 2006 2 5 7 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 2007 3 3 5 0.0-0 0 0.0 0 0 HOGUE’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 5 8 15 0.5-1 0 0.0 0 0 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 77 251 3.3 1 20 2008 9 32 3.6 0 11 DAVIS MAKES Totals 86 283 3.3 1 20 Sophomore receiver Donte Davis (Chan lly, Va.) had four recep ons for 40 yards against Akron ... At Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 31 10.3 0 19 Northwestern, he returned to the Orange lineup to 2008 2 12 6 0 6 make four catches for 38 yards … Davis missed the Totals 5 43 8.6 0 19 fi nal 10 games of the 2007 season due to a hand injury ... Davis leads the Orange in receiving with eight PROVO MAKES COLLEGIATE DEBUT catches for 78 yards … In 2006, he was one of four true Redshirt freshman Nick Provo (West Palm Beach, freshman to play … He played in nine games, making Donte Davis Fla.) scored a touchdown on a 15-yard pass from two starts that season. quarterback Cam Dantley in his collegiate debut DONTE DAVIS’ CAREER STATISTICS against Akron … It was the fi rst recep on of his career. Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 9 84 9.3 0 26 2007 0 0 0.0 0 0 2008 8 78 9.8 0 18 Totals 17 162 9.5 0 26 Nick Provo PROVO’S CAREER STATISTICS Recpt Yards Avg. TD Long 2008 1 15 15 1 15 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse •

DANTLEY’S STARTING EXPERIENCE ROBINSON IN SYRACUSE’S RECORD BOOK Senior quarterback Cameron Dantley (Silver Spring, Most Passing Yards Md.) made his fi rst start of the 2008 campaign against Game Akron ... Dantley was 13-of-20 for 135 yards and Yards Name Date threw three touchdown passes against the Zips ... He 1. 425 Marvin Graves vs. Rutgers 10/10/1992 connected with fi ve diff erent receivers … Dantley has 2. 423 Andrew Robinson at Louisville 9/22/2007 3. 419 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/24/2007 experience as Syracuse’s star ng signal-caller … He 4. 403 Troy Nunes vs.Virginia Tech 11/9/2002 stepped into the role for SU’s game at South Florida Season Cam Dantley in 2007 … Against the Bulls, Dantley was 21-of-38 for Yards Name Year ORANGE PRIDE 276 yards … In 2007, he also played against Pi sburgh, 1. 2,547 Marvin Graves 1993 2. 2,488 Donovan McNabb 1997 coming off the bench for the second half, and completed 15-of-27 3. 2,341 Don McPherson 1987 passes for 189 yards and two touchdowns … At Connec cut, Dantley 4. 2,296 Marvin Graves 1992 completed 7-of-17 passes for 61 yards and one touchdown … He also 5. 2,192 Andrew Robinson 2007 played against Washington, Iowa, Illinois, West Virginia and Cincinna . Career Yards Name Years DANTLEY’S CAREER STATISTICS 1. 8,466 Marvin Graves 1990-93 Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2. 8,389 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 2007 48 90 .553 558 5 3 56 3. 5,812 Don McPherson 1983-87 2008 13 20 .650 135 3 1 32 4. 5,220 Perry Patterson 2003-06 Totals 61 110 .554 693 8 4 56 5. 4,698 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 6. 4,578 Troy Nunes 1999-02 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 7. 3,398 1975-79 2007 13 -23 -1.8 0 6 8. 2,661 Todd Norley 1982-85 2008 5 -25 -5.0 0 6 9. 2,617 1948-50 Totals 18 -48 -2.7 0 6 10. 2,593 Dave Warner 1978-81

COMING UP … ROBINSON MAKES CONNECTIONS 2,315 Andrew Robinson 2006- Junior Andrew Robinson (Bal more, Md.) connected on 14-of-28 passes for 103 yards at Northwestern. Most Completions He completed passes to eight diff erent receivers, Game including four who accounted for 74 of his passing Comp. Name Date 1. 29 Marvin Graves vs. Cincinnati 9/25/1993 yards. A er 17 games for the Orange, Robinson 29 Andrew Robinson vs. Cincinnati 11/17/2007 ranks fourth in career passing yards per game 3. 24 Troy Nunes vs. Virginia Tech 11/9/2002 (136.2). In 2007, his fi rst season as the staring 24 Perry Patterson vs. Louisville 10/21/2006 quarterback, Robinson posted 2,192 yards passing Andrew Career yards and made 156 comple ons, ranking him fi h Robinson Comp. Name Years 1. 563 Marvin Graves 1990-93 and sixth, respec vely, on Syracuse’s single-season 2. 548 Donovan McNabb 1995-98 record lists. He also fi nished in the top 10 single-season record lists 3. 456 Perry Patterson 2003-06 for pass a empts (292, third), passing yards per game (199.3, fi h), 4. 367 Don McPherson 1983-87 5. 362 Troy Nunes 1999-02 and touchdown passes (13, ninth). He posted the second and third- 6. 358 R.J. Anderson 2000-03 best Syracuse single-game passing totals, throwing for 423 yards 7. 250 Todd Norley 1982-85 at Louisville and 419 yards versus Cincinnati. Robinson tied Marvin 8. 228 Bill Hurley 1975-79 Graves’ single-game completions record (29) and established an SU 9. 209 Dave Warner 1978-81 10. 196 Bernie Custis 1948-50 standard with 47 passes versus Cincinnati. 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE COMING UP … ROBINSON’S CAREER STATISTICS 171 Andrew Robinson 2006- Comp. Att. Pct. Yards TD Int. Long 2006 3 8 .375 20 1 1 14 Most Pass Attempts 2007 154 292 .527 2,192 13 7 79 Season 2008 14 28 .500 103 0 1 18 Att. Name Year Totals 171 328 .521 2,315 14 9 79 1. 310 R.J. Anderson 2003 2. 300 Perry Patterson 2006 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 3. 292 Andrew Robinson 2007 2006 9 28 31 0 18 4. 289 Perry Patterson 2004 2007 95 -39 -0.4 0 18 5. 280 Marvin Graves 1993 2008 7 1 .1 0 6 Totals 111 -10 -0.09 0 18

CATALINA MAKES SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYS Redshirt freshman quarterback Cody Catalina (Ruff s Dale, Pa.) is using his athle cism to contribute to the Orange special teams units … He made his fi rst career tackle as a special teams player against Akron.

Cody Catalina SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • THE LONG BALL OFF THE FOOT FRONT-LINE PROTECTION A 2008 All-America and Ray Guy Award candidate, Rob Making up the line protecting quarterback Cam Long (Downingtown, Pa.) had averaged 38.7 yards per Dantley were seniors Ryan Durand (Leominster, punt on three punts against Akron ... At Northwestern, Mass.) and Corey Chavers (Jamesville, N.Y.), Long had seven punts (47.1 yards per punt), including sophomores Tucker Baumbach (Middletown, a 72-yarder, which ed for third on the Syracuse Pa.) and Jim McKenzie (Springfield, Pa.) and true record list ... Long’s season average of 44.6 yards is freshman Nick LePak (Auburn, N.Y.), who made his second in the BIG EAST ... Long is also SU’s primary Rob Long first career start … Lepak, a SuperPrep All-Northeast holder for fi eld goal a empts. selection, replaced sophomore Ryan Bartholomew Ryan Durand ORANGE PRIDE A 2007 All-BIG EAST Second Team selec on as a true freshman, Long (Mitchellville, Md.) who did not dress … The line fi nished third on SU’s single-season pun ng yards list and pun ng aided Dantley in his three touchdown passes and a empts list last saeson. His average of 41.9 yards per punt ranked created holes for Curtis Brinkley to rush for a career-high 143 yards. 33rd na onally and third in the BIG EAST. He also earned SporƟ ng Durand made his 25th career start against the Zips … Chavers, who News and College Sports Report Freshman All-America recogni on, moved from left tackle to right tackle in the spring, made his 12th and was a Rivals.com All-BIG EAST Freshman Team honoree. career start as did McKenzie at center. His pun ng yardage (3,139) is third on SU’s single-season record list and his 75 punts is also the third best single-season mark. Long landed 21 punts inside the 20-yard line. FIAMMETTA IS A DUAL THREAT AT FULLBACK Star ng fullback Tony Fiamme a (Walkersville, LONG’S CAREER STATISTICS Md.) rushed for three yards on two carries and had Punts Yards Average Long I-20 TB two recep ons for 13 yards against the Akron ... At 2007 75 3,139 41.9 73 21 8 2008 10 446 44.6 72 4 2 Northwestern, Fiamme a had one carry for two Totals 85 3,585 42.2 73 25 10 yards and caught one pass for an 11-yard gain … The senior has played in 34 games during his Syracuse career, including 10 starts … He is a weapon out of the RECHUL BOOMS KICKOFFS Tony Fiammetta backfi eld as a runner (14 carries for 28 yards) and as a Sophomore Nico Rechul (Hun ngton Sta on, N.Y.) receiver (15 catches for 99 yards). averaged 63.4 yards per kickoff on fi ve kickoff s against Akron ... At Northwestern, Rechul played in his fi rst FIAMMETTA’S CAREER STATISTICS collegiate football game and had three kicks for 209 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long yards (69.7 yards per kick). 2005 0 0 0.0 0 0 2006 8 15 1.9 0 7 A 2006 spring walk-on, Rechul had three kickoff s for 2007 3 8 2.7 0 4 209 yards, averaging 65.8 yards, and one touchback. 2008 3 5 1.7 0 3 Niko Rechul Totals 14 28 2.0 0 7 RECHUL’S CAREER STATISTICS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 0 0 0 0 0 Kicks Yards Average TB 2006 0 0 0 0 0 2008 8 526 65.8 1 2007 12 75 6.2 0 15 2008 3 24 8 0 11 Totals 15 99 6.6 0 15 SHADLE SECURES THE EXTRA POINT A 2008 All-America and Lou Groza candidate, senior LOBDELL LINES UP AT WIDEOUT Patrick Shadle (Morgantown, W. Va.) went four-for- Junior Lavar Lobdell (Syracuse, N.Y.) made his second UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE four in PATs against Akron ... At Northwestern, Shadle career start against Akron ... At Northwestern, he had hit a 36-yard fi eld goal on Syracuse’s opening drive ... two recep ons for 22 yards in his fi rst career start… His second a empt, a 51-yarder, bounced off of the One of the team’s most experienced receivers, Lobdell upright ... He ranks fi h in the BIG EAST in scoring (8 played in every game in 2007 … He began his Orange points) and points per game (4.0). Patrick Shadle career in 2005 when he played in two games before Shadle’s fi eld goal at Northwestern was his 26th career he was sidelined with an injury … For the past two fi eld goal, which ranks eighth on Syracuse’s career seasons, Lobdell has played in every game. Lavar Lobdell record list … Tim Vesling (1985-87) is seventh with 27. He currently holds the Syracuse record for field goal accuracy (.771) and ranks 10th LOBDELL’S CAREER STATISTICS on Syracuse’s career field goals attempted record list (35 total). Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2006 5 68 13.6 0 25 A three-time BIG EAST All-Academic Team selection, he was a 2006 2007 8 86 10.8 0 14 Groza Award semifinalist when he finished tied for 21st in the nation 2008 2 22 11 0 13 and fourth in the BIG EAST in field goals made per game at 1.33 … Totals 15 176 11.7 0 25 That season he had a string of 12 consecutive field goals made. SHADLE’S CAREER STATISTICS FG-FGA Long PAT-Att. Points 2005 0- 1 0 0- 0 0 2006 16-18 46 21-21 69 2007 10-14 50 23-24 53 2008 1- 2 36 5- 5 8 Totals 27-35 50 49-50 130 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • JONES BREAKS THROUGH ENEMY LINES CHIARA STEPS IN WITH CAREER-BEST GAME A candidate for the Nagurski and Outland Trophies, Senior free safety Paul Chiara (Mountain Lakes, N.J.) junior defensive tackle Arthur Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) stepped into the strong safety posi on for an injured continued to disrupt the opponent’s backfield by Randy McKinnon and made his presence felt with a recording three tackles for loss against Akron. He had career-high nine tackles, including seven solo stops five total tackles in the game … He is tied for 13th and one tackle for a loss … Chiara is ed for ninth with nationally and leads the BIG EAST Conference with 7.0 tackles per game in the league … At Northwestern, 2.00 TFLs per game … Jones is tied for ninth on SU’s Chiara recorded fi ve tackles, including three solo, in Arthur Jones Paul Chiara career tackles for loss record list with Josh Thomas his fi rst game on defense for the Orange. He moved ORANGE PRIDE and Rich Scanlon at 22.5 … In the season-opener at to defense from running back prior to 2008 spring Northwestern, Jones had four tackles, including one for a loss of yards prac ce. … In 2007, Jones recorded 1.59 tackles for loss in his first season as CHIARA’S CAREER STATISTICS a starter. His 17.5 tackles for a loss last season were the third best in Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Syracuse history. 2008 10 4 14 1.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds JONES’ CAREER STATISTICS Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 16 94 5.9 1 24 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2006 17 59 3.5 0 15 2006 8 6 14 1.0- 5 0 0.5- 4 0 1-0 yds 2007 21 95 4.5 1 22 2007 32 19 51 17.5-43 0 1.0- 4 0 0-0 yds Totals 54 248 4.6 2 24 2008 5 4 9 4.0-17 0 1.0- 7 0 0-0 yds Totals 45 29 74 22.5-55 0 2.5-15 0 1-0 yds Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long 2005 4 30 7.5 0 13 SMITH RECORDS FIRST CAREER INTERCEPTION 2006 10 69 6.9 0 11 2007 12 93 7.8 0 20 Sophomore linebacker Derrell Smith (New Castle, Totals 26 192 7.4 0 20 Del.) recorded his fi rst career intercep on and had four tackles against Akron … At Northwestern, Smith PERKINS PUTS THEM DOWN made his fi rst career-start and recorded a career-best Sophomore defensive tackle Anthony Perkins seven tackles … Smith moved to linebacker from (Washington, D.C.) recorded his fi rst sack for the running back for 2007 Spring prac ce and returned Orange against the Zips for a loss of 10 yards. Perkins to linebacker prior to the 2007 game against Illinois … Derrell Smith also registered three solo tackles in the home opener A er redshir ng in 2006 , Smith was one of 34 players which is a career high. Perkins’ four total stops last to play in every game in 2007. week at Northwestern was a career-best. The DC SMITH’S CAREER STATISTICS na ve has already equaled last year’s totals in tackles. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Anthony 2007 1 0 1 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 Perkins 2008 6 5 11 0.0-0 1-4 0.0-0 0 0 Totals 7 5 12 0.0-0 1-4 0.0-0 0 0 PERKINS’ CAREER STATISTICS & BESTS Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 5 2 7 1.0-7 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 FLAHERTY ANCHORING THE MIDDLE 2008 5 2 7 1.5-13 0 1.0-10 0 0-0 Senior Jake Flaherty (Wakefi eld, R.I.) led the Orange Totals 7 4 11 1.5-11 0 1.0-10 0 0-0 defense with nine tackles, including seven solo, against Akron … His seven solo stops fell just one short of a CHARTING POINTS OFF TURNOVERS career-high eight set against Louisville last year … The UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SYRACUSE veteran linebacker leads the team with 17 tackles (11 Opponent Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off Turnovers solo) … He is third in the BIG EAST with 8.5 tackles per Northwestern 1 1 2 7 game … A 2007 ESPN the Magazine/CoSIDA Academic Akron - 1 1 0 All-District Team selec on, Flaherty has par cipated in Jake Flaherty TOTALS 1 2 3 7 every game since his arrival at Syracuse in 2005. OPPONENTS Team Fumble Recovery Int. Total Points Off FLAHERTY’S CAREER STATISTICS Northwestern 0 1 1 7 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. Akron 1 1 2 0 2005 3 2 5 0.0- 0 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds TOTALS 1 2 3 7 2006 1 3 4 0.5- 1 0 0.0 0 0-0 yds 2007 45 50 95 6.5-26 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds 2008 11 6 17 0.0- 0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 60 61 121 7.0-27 0 1.0-6 0 0-0 yds SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • MERKERSON MAKING STOPS HOLMES MAKES PLAYS ON THE CORNER Sophomore cornerback Da’Mon Merkerson (Passaic, Sophomore Mike Holmes (Jacksonville, Fla.) N.J.) recorded a career-high eight total tackles smothered three Zips’ ball carriers in his second game. (fi ve solo) against Akron, playing most of the game He also aided the special teams’ unit with two kick for injured starter Nico Sco … At Northwestern, returns for 26 yards, his fi rst two of the season. At Merkerson had three tackles in his defensive debut … Northwestern, Holmes recorded six tackles, including He moved to cornerback prior to 2008 Spring prac ce four solo. The cornerback started eight games as a a er playing wide receiver as a true freshman in 2007. true freshman last season at both cornerback and Da’Mon Mike Holmes

safety and earned Rivals.com BIG EAST All-Freshman ORANGE PRIDE Merkerson Team honors. Holmes is also one of Syracuse’s kick MERKERSON’S CAREER STATISTICS returners. He gained 352 yards on 14 returns in 2007. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2008 6 5 11 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds HOLMES’ CAREER STATISTICS Recpt. Yards Avg. TD Long Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 8 101 12.6 1 42 2007 40 24 64 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 6 3 9 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Totals 46 27 73 2.0-3 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long BROWN BRINGS OPPONENTS DOWN 2007 14 352 25.1 0 64 2008 2 26 13.0 0 14 Senior strong safety A.J. Brown (Bealton, Va.) had Total 16 378 23.6 0 64 two tackles against Akron … At Northwestern, he registered a career-high 11 tackles (fi ve solo) and recorded his sixth career intercep on, earning BIG KIMMEL SECURES THE END EAST Conference Weekly Honor Roll accolades for his Sophomore defensive end Jared Kimmel performance … Brown has played in 35 career games (Harpursville, N.Y.) had three tackles against Akron … for the Orange. At Northwestern, Kimmel had two tackles, including A.J. Brown one for a loss of seven yards, and forced a fumble … Kimmel suff ered a season-ending knee injury in the BROWN’S CAREER STATISTICS fourth game of last season. Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 0 0 0 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Jared Kimmel 2006 11 11 22 0.0-0 3 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2007 24 14 38 1.5-3 2 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2008 6 7 13 0.0-0 1 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds KIMMEL’S CAREER STATISTICS Totals 41 32 73 1.5-3 6 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 3 2 5 0.0-0 0 0 1 0-0 2008 2 3 5 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 GIRUZZI MAKES PLAYS FROM THE END Totals 5 5 10 1.0-7 0 0 1 0-0 Defensive end Vincenzo Giruzzi (UƟ ca, N.Y.) had fi ve tackles against Akron … At Northwestern, he recorded MCKINNON SIDELINED EARLY a career-high nine tackles, including four solo, and Sophomore free safety Randy McKinnon (Jacksonville, tallied his fi rst career sack in his fi rst start at defensive Fla.) had one solo tackle against Akron before end … He moved to the defensive line late in the 2007 suff ering a leg injury late in the fi rst quarter … At season a er star ng seven games at linebacker … Northwestern, he earned his fi rst career start and Giruzzi is a graduate student who was granted a sixth recorded a career-best eight tackles, including 1.5 for UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE year of eligibility a er missing the 2004 season with a Vincenzo a loss of four yards. broken leg. Giruzzi Randy GIRUZZI’S CAREER STATISTICS McKinnon Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2005 6 1 7 0.0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds MCKINNON’S CAREER STATISTICS 2006 3 1 4 0.0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 2007 22 19 41 2.0-8 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 2007 2 4 6 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 2008 6 8 14 0.5-1 0 0.5-1 0 1-4 yds 2008 5 4 9 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0 Totals 37 29 66 2.5-9 0 0.5-1 0 1-4 yds Totals 7 8 15 1.5-4 0 0.0-0 0 0-0

Kick Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 3 54 18.0 0 23 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 6, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse •

SUPER SUTER SUTER IN THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE RECORD BOOKS Sophomore Max Suter (Ruffs Dale, Pa.) is ranked HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME KICK RETURN YARDS fifth in the BIG EAST with 20.4 yards per kick return … 1. 208 Najeh Davenport, Miami vs. Syracuse, 1998 Against Akron Suter returned five kicks for 105 yards 2. 205 Tremain Mack, Miami vs. Temple, 1996 … At Northwestern, he had five kick returns for 99 3. 198 Max Suter, Syracuse vs. Rutgers, 2007 yards … In 2007, Suter’s 1,299 kick return yards set MOST KICK RETURN YARDS IN A SINGLE SEASON NCAA, BIG EAST and Syracuse single-season records … 1. 1,299 Max Suter, Syracuse 2007 Suter’s 51 kick returns established an Orange single- 2. 922 Will Blackmon, Boston College 2003 Max Suter 3. 867 Adam Jones, West Virginia 2003 season record ... His 25.5 yards finished fifth on the 4. 813 Darius Reynaud, West Virginia 2006 ORANGE PRIDE Orange single-season and career lists last season. 813 Terrell Willis, Rutgers 1995

SUTER’S CAREER STATISTICS SUTER IN THE ORANGE RECORD BOOKS KO Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 2007 51 1299 25.5 1 93 MOST KICKOFF RETURN YARDS IN A SEASON 2008 10 204 20.4 0 28 1. 1,299 Max Suter 2007 Totals 61 1503 24.6 1 93 2. 738 Qadry Ismail 1989 3. 699 Qadry Ismail 1990 Tackles Assists Tot. TFL Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 4. 690 Kevin Johnson 1998 2007 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 5. 653 Diamond Ferri 2004 2008 0 0 0 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 6. 636 Kirby Dar Dar 1993 Totals 6 5 11 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 yds 7. 633 Jim Turner 1996 8. 628 Harold Gayden 1986 Carries Yards Avg. TD Long 9. 599 Warren Harvey 1977 2007 9 38 4.2 0 12 10. 589 Damien Rhodes 2002 HIGHEST AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN IN A SEASON (MIN. 15) 1. 30.0 Kevin Johnson 1998 HOWARD RETURNS PUNTS AND DEFENDS 2. 29.1 Joe Morris 1978 3. 27.5 Jim Turner 1996 Senior Ryan Howard (Carson, Calif.) had a 4. 27.2 Diamond Ferri 2004 personal-best two solo tackles against Akron … At 5. 25.5 Max Suter 2007 Northwestern, Howard had one tackle and returned a 6. 25.0 Qadry Ismail 1991 punt return for four yards … In 2007, Howard played 7. 24.6 Jim Turner 1994 8. 24.2 Jim Turner 1995 in fi ve games … Against West Virginia, he returned 9. 24.1 Will Allen 2000 one kick for four yards and against South Florida, he 10. 23.9 Kareem Jones 2005 returned three punts for 32 yards. MOST KICKOFF RETURNS IN A SINGLE SEASON Ryan Howard 1. 51 Max Suter 2007 2. 33 Qadry Ismail 1989 HOWARD’S CAREER STATISTICS 3. 32 Qadry Ismail 1990 Punt Ret. Yards Avg. TD Long 4. 28 Harold Gayden 1986 2007 3 32 10.7 0 13 28 Kirby Dar Dar 1993 2008 1 4 4 0 4 28 Damien Rhodes 2002 Totals 4 36 9.0 0 13 HIGHEST AVERAGE YARDS PER RETURN IN A CAREER (MIN. 20) Tackles Assists Tot. TFL INT Sacks FF Fumble Rec. 1. 29.1 Jim Brown 1954-56 2008 3 0 3 0.0-0 0 0.0-0 0 0 2. 28.7 Kevin Johnson 1995-98 3. 28.5 Floyd Little 1964-66 4. 27.2 Diamond Ferri 2001-04 5. 25.5 Max Suter 2007- 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 6. 25.0 Joe Morris 1978-81 7. 24.8 Jim Turner 1994-97 8. 23.8 Johnnie Morant 2000-03 9. 23.3 Kirby Dar Dar 1991-94 10. 22.7 Will Allen 1999-00 MOST KICK RETURN YARDS IN A SINGLE GAME 1. 198 Max Suter vs. Rutgers, 2007 2. 178 Max Suter vs. Washington, 2007 3. 169 Damien Rhodes vs. Pittsburgh, 2002 4. 158 Jim Turner vs. Rutgers, 1994 5. 157 Dave Hodge vs. Navy, 1976

HIGHEST SINGLE-GAME KICK RETURN YARDS AVERAGE 1. 46.7 Qadry Ismail vs. Florida State, 1991 2. 43.3 Joe Morris vs. Miami (OH), 1980 3. 43.0 Joe Morris vs. Rutgers, 1981 4. 39.5 Jim Turner vs. Rutgers, 1994 5. 39.3 Mike Holmes vs. West Virginia, 2007 6. 38.3 Kevin Johnson vs. Boston College, 1998 7. 37.0 Max Suter at Louisville, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • HEAD COACH GREG ROBINSON ORANGE SLICES SUPER BOWL SUCCESS At a Glance Head coach Greg Robinson has two Super Bowl Championship rings Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. to go with his eight collegiate bowl game victories. Robinson was the High School: Garces (Bakersfi eld, Calif.) defensive coordinator for the 1997 and 1998 NFL Champion Denver Alma Mater: University of the Pacifi c ‘75 Broncos. Robinson established his reputa on as a defensive mastermind Years in Coaching: 31 in Denver, where he transformed a struggling defense into a Super Bowl Born: October 9, 1951 Championship unit. A er inheri ng a club that ranked last in total defense ORANGE PRIDE in 1994, Robinson made an immediate impact in his fi rst season with the The Syracuse post is Robinson’s fi rst as a team, as the Broncos fi nished the 1995 campaign ranked 15th in the same head coach. A veteran of 14 seasons coaching category. By 1996, he had turned Denver into the league’s fourth-rated in the NFL, including 10 as a defensive defensive unit, and by season number three in ‘97, the Broncos were on their way to the coordinator, Robinson has coached for 30 fi rst of two straight Super Bowl tles. years either at the NFL or college level. He spent his fi rst 15 seasons as a college coach. Playoff Impact During his stellar six-season stay in Denver, the Broncos made four playoff appearances Robinson Owns Perfect and claimed back-to-back World Championships with wins in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII, Postseason Record making them just one of six franchises in NFL history to accomplish a Super Bowl repeat. In that six-year span, Denver compiled a 64-32 (.667) regular-season record. Bowl Game Staff Result 1983 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 24, Michigan 14 The Broncos ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in total defense during three of Robinson’s six 1984 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Illinois 9 1985 Fiesta Bowl UCLA UCLA 39, Miami 37 seasons at the club’s defensive helm, fi nishing seventh in ‘99 (297.1 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (291.9 1986 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Iowa 28 ypg) and fourth in ‘96 (279.4 ypg) … Denver’s defenses produced three top 10 rankings in 1986 Freedom Bowl UCLA UCLA 31, BYU 10 scoring defense - eighth in ‘98 (19.3 ppg), sixth in ‘97 (17.9 ppg) and seventh in ‘96 (17.2 1987 UCLA UCLA 20, Florida 16 ppg) … The team’s pass defense ranked among the league’s top 10 in four of his six seasons 1989 Co on Bowl UCLA UCLA 17, Arkansas 3 with Denver fi nishing eighth in ‘99 (188.5 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (179.3 ypg), 10th in ‘96 (196.2 Super Bowl XXXII Denver Denver 31, Green Bay 24 ypg) and ninth in ‘95 (206.1 ypg) … Denver’s run defense ranked in the league’s top 10 three Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Denver 34, Atlanta 19 mes during Robinson’s tenure … Denver led the NFL in run defense in 1997 (83.2 ypg.) and 2005 Rose Bowl Texas Texas 38, Michigan 37 ranked third in 1998 (80.4 ypg) … The performance of Robinson’s defense throughout the ‘98 playoff s was paramount to Denver’s quest for a second straight tle … The Broncos allowed Success at Texas opponents just 53.0 rushing yards per game in the postseason and forced a remarkable 13 As the co-defensive coordinator at the turnovers in just three games … Denver allowed only 25 total points during that stretch. University of Texas in 2004, Robinson was the ROBINSON’S PROMINENT PROS mastermind behind the Longhorns’ defensive unit for the 11-1 squad that beat Michigan Name Team with Robinson Pro Accomplishments in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Robinson’s Texas UCLA Rams, Colts Denver Broncos Eight- me All-Pro defense fi nished the season ranked 18th Ray Crocke Denver Broncos, Lions, Broncos, Chiefs in scoring defense (17.92), 16th in rushing Derrick Johnson Texas Chiefs 1st-round pick defense (107.42) and 23rd in total defense Jeff Lageman 1991 1st team NFL (College and Pro (320.08) in the country. The Longhorns Football Weekly); 1989 PFWA All- held six of Texas’ 12 opponents to 14 points Rookie or less. In addi on, the defense was also UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Denver Broncos 1997 All-Pro able to hold two of the na on’s top scoring Ken Norton UCLA Three- me selec on teams, Oklahoma and Texas Tech, 23 points Roman Phifer UCLA Rams, Jets, Patriots Denver Broncos 1999-02 and 14 points below their season averages, Denver Broncos Two- me All-Pro respec vely. Jerome Woods Kansas City Chiefs selec on ROBINSON’S COACHING HISTORY Year Posi on Organiza on 1975-76 Assistant Coach Pacifi c 1977-79 Assistant Coach Cal State Fullerton 1980-81 Assistant Coach North Carolina State 1982-88 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line UCLA 1989 Off ensive Coordinator UCLA 1990-93 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line New York Jets 1994 Defensive Coordinator New York Jets 1995-2000 Defensive Coordinator Denver Broncos 2001-03 Defensive Coordinator Kansas City Chiefs 2004 Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Texas 2005-present Head Coach Syracuse SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • OFFENSE Z WR 11 Lavar Lobdell (6-3, 210, Jr.) 83 Chaz Cervino (5-10, 183, RF) LT 77 Tucker Baumbach (6-5, 307, So.) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 303, So.) 74 Nick Speller (6-5, 307, Fr.) LG 70 Ryan Bartholomew (6-3, 290, So.) 71 Adam Rosner (6-6, 303, So.) C 60 Jim McKenzie (6-4, 286, So.) 79 Dalton Phillips (6-3, 278, Sr.) RG 75 Ryan Durand (6-5, 303, Sr.) 72 Nick Lepak (6-4, 318, Fr.) or 52 Ollie Haney (6-3, 288, RF)

RT 64 Corey Chavers (6-5, 296, Sr.) 73 Jonathan Meldrum (6-5, 303, So.) ORANGE PRIDE TE 85 Mike Owen (6-4, 251, Jr.) 80 Nick Provo (6-4 1/2, 232, RF) QB 4 Cameron Dantley (6-1, 218, Sr.) 9 Andrew Robinson 13 (6-3, 222, Jr.) TB 22 Curtis Brinkley (5-9, 203, Sr.) or 3 Delone Carter (5-10, 214, So.) or 32 Doug Hogue (6-2, 216, So.) FB 43 Tony Fiammetta (6-1, 246, Sr.) 33 Ben Maljovec (6-3, 241, Sr.) X WR 7 Donte Davis (6-0, 173, So.) 5 Marcus Sales (6-0, 184, Fr.) 82 Van Chew (6-1, 165, Fr.)

DEFENSE DE 90 Jared Kimmel (6-6, 259, So.) 55 Anthony Perkins (6-4, 272, So.) 96 Zary Stewart (6-4, 229, RF) NT 97 Arthur Jones (6-4, 291, Jr.) 94 Bud Tribbey (6-1, 282, So.) DT 95 Nick Santiago (6-3, 284, Sr.) 51 Andrew Lewis (6-3, 282, So.) 88 Lamar Middleton (6-3, 254, RF) DE 30 Vincenzo Giruzzi (6-3, 241, Grad St.) 54 Mikhail Marinovich (6-4, 232, Fr.) 98 Romale Tucker (6-4, 231, Fr.) SLB 25 Derrell Smith (6-1, 224, So.) 46 Parker Cantey (6-3, 218, So.) MLB 45 Jake Flaherty (6-1, 228, Sr.) 58 Mike Stenclik (6-0, 229, Jr.) WLB 50 Mike Mele (6-0, 218, So.) 53 Chad Battles (6-3, 224, RF) 41 Ryan Gillum (5-11, 220, RF) LC 35 Mike Holmes (5-11, 185, So.) 21 Ryan Howard (5-8, 185, Sr.) SS 17 A.J. Brown (6-0, 201, Sr.) 26 Kevyn Scott (5-11, 197, RF) FS 15 Bruce Williams (6-0, 200, Sr.) 34 Paul Chiara (5-11, 205, Sr.) or 24 Max Suter (5-11, 190, So.) RC 6 Da’Mon Merkerson (6-1, 182, So.) or 28 Nico Scott (5-10, 180, So.)

SPECIAL TEAMS KO 94 Niko Rechul (6-2, 195, Sr.) 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Sr.) PAT/FG 42 Patrick Shadle (5-8, 201, Sr.)

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

Bold indicates 2007 starter Syracuse Combined Team Statistics (as of Sep 11, 2008) All games

Date Opponent Score Att. Record: Overall Home Away Neutral Aug 30, 2008 at Northwestern L 10-30 20015 All games 0-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 Sep 06, 2008 AKRON L 28-42 31808 Conference 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 Non-Conference 0-2 0-1 0-1 0-0 Rushing gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g BRINKLEY,C. 2 - 1 30 192 0 192 6.4 2 28 96.0 Team Statistics SYR OPP CARTER,Delone 2 - 0 18 133 0 133 7.4 0 32 66.5 FIRST DOWNS 31 54 HOGUE,Doug 2 - 1 9 32 0 32 3.6 0 11 16.0 R u s h i n g 18 27 FIAMMETTA,Tony 2 - 2 3 5 0 5 1.7 0 3 2.5 P a s s i n g 1 1 2 6 BAILEY,Daniel 2 - 0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 1.0 P e n a l t y 2 1 ROBINSON,A. 1 - 1 7 18 17 1 0.1 0 6 1.0 RUSHING YARDAGE 340 487 DANTLEY,Cam 1 - 1 5 5 30 -25 -5.0 0 5 -25.0 Rushing Attempts 73 88 Total 2 73 387 47 340 4.7 2 32 170.0 Average Per Rush 4.7 5.5 Opponents 2 88 534 47 487 5.5 3 35 243.5 Average Per Game 170.0 243.5 TDs Rushing 2 3 Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g PASSING YARDAGE 238 475 ROBINSON,A. 1 - 1 73.76 14-28-1 50.0 103 0 18 103.0 A t t - C o m p - I n t 48-27-2 61-43-2 DANTLEY,Cam 1 - 1 161.20 13-20-1 65.0 135 3 32 135.0 Average Per Pass 5.0 7.8 Total 2 110.19 27-48-2 56.2 238 3 32 119.0 Average Per Catch 8.8 11.0 Opponents 2 161.80 43-61-2 70.5 475 6 33 237.5 Average Per Game 119.0 237.5 TDs Passing 3 6 Receiving gp-gs no. yds avg td lg avg/g TOTAL OFFENSE 578 962 DAVIS,Donte 2 - 2 8 78 9.8 0 18 39.0 Average Per Play 4.8 6.5 OWEN,Mike 2 - 1 5 59 11.8 2 32 29.5 Average Per Game 289.0 481.0 FIAMMETTA,Tony 2 - 2 3 24 8.0 0 11 12.0 KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 12-230 7-209 LOBDELL,Lavar 2 - 2 2 22 11.0 0 13 11.0 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 1-4 3-17 HOGUE,Doug 2 - 1 2 12 6.0 0 6 6.0 INT RETURNS: #-Yards 2-5 2-26 BRINKLEY,C. 2 - 1 2 7 3.5 0 9 3.5 FUMBLES-LOST 3-1 2-1 PROVO,Nick 1 - 0 1 15 15.0 1 15 15.0 PENALTIES-Yards 6-41 11-95 CHEW,Van 2 - 0 1 8 8.0 0 8 4.0 PUNTS-AVG 10-44.6 8-34.1 SALES,Marcus 2 - 0 1 8 8.0 0 8 4.0 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 2 7 : 3 9 3 2 : 2 1 WILLIAMS,Bruce 2 - 1 1 6 6.0 0 6 3.0 3RD-DOWN Conversions 6/23 15/25 BAILEY,Daniel 2 - 0 1 -1 -1.0 0 0 -0.5 4TH-DOWN Conversions 1/3 1/1 Total 2 27 238 8.8 3 32 119.0 Opponents 2 43 475 11.0 6 33 237.5 no. yds avg td lg BROWN,A.J. 1 1 1.0 0 1 Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk SMITH,Derrell 1 4 4.0 0 4 SHADLE,Patrick 1-2 50.0 0-0 0-0 1-1 0-0 0-1 36 0 Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk PAT LONG,Rob 10 446 44.6 72 22430 Scoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf pts OWEN,Mike 2 ------12 Punt Returns no. yds avg td lg BRINKLEY,C. 2 ------12 HOWARD,Ryan 1 4 4.0 0 4 SHADLE,Patrick - 1-2 5-5 - - - - - 8 Total 1 4 4.0 0 4 PROVO,Nick 1 ------6 Opponents 3 17 5.7 0 11 Total 5 1-2 5-5 - - - - - 38 Opponents 10 0-1 10-10 - - - - 1 72 Kick Returns no. yds avg td lg SUTER,Max 10 204 20.4 0 28 HOLMES,Mike 2 26 13.0 0 14 Total 12 230 19.2 0 28 Opponents 7 209 29.9 0 50

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/g SUTER,Max 2 0 0 0 204 0 204 102.0 BRINKLEY,C. 2 192 700019999.5 CARTER,Delone 2 133 000013366.5 DAVIS,Donte 2 0 78 0 0 0 78 39.0 OWEN,Mike 2 0 59 0 0 0 59 29.5 Total 2 340 238 4 230 5 817 408.5 Opponents 2 487 475 17 209 26 1214 607.0

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/g BRINKLEY,C. 2 30 192 0 192 96.0 CARTER,Delone 2 18 133 0 133 66.5 DANTLEY,Cam 1 25 -25 135 110 110.0 Total 2 121 340 238 578 289.0 Opponents 2 149 487 475 962 481.0 Syracuse Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Sep 11, 2008) All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd ## Defensive Leaders gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 45 FLAHERTY,Jake 2-2 11 6 17 ...... 30 GIRUZZI,V. 2-2 6 8 14 0.5-1 0.5-1 . 1 . 1-4 . . . 34 CHIARA,Paul 2-0 10 4 14 1.0-1 ...... 50 MELE,Mike 2-2 4 9 13 ...... 17 BROWN,A.J. 2-2 6 7 13 . . 1-1 ...... 25 SMITH,Derrell 2-2 6 5 11 . . 1-4 ...... 6 MERKERSON,D. 2-0 6 5 11 ...... 97 JONES,Arthur 2-2 5 4 9 4.0-17 1.0-7 . 1 . . . . . 35 HOLMES,Mike 2-2 6 3 9 ...... 20 McKINNON,Randy 2-2 5 4 9 1.5-4 ...... 55 PERKINS,A. 2-0 5 2 7 1.5-13 1.0-10 ...... 95 SANTIAGO,Nick 2-2 2 4 6 1.5-1 0.5-0 ...... 90 KIMMEL,Jared 2-2 2 3 5 1.0-7 . . . . . 1 . . 28 SCOTT,Nico 2-2 2 1 3 ...... 94 TRIBBEY, Bud 2-0 3 . 3 ...... 21 HOWARD,Ryan 2-0 3 . 3 . . . 1 . . . . . 88 MIDDLETON,L. 1-0 1 1 2 ...... 26 SCOTT,Kevyn 2-0 1 1 2 ...... 54 MARINOVICH,M. 2-0 1 1 2 ...... 43 FIAMMETTA,Tony 2-2 1 . 1 ...... 14 MAYES,Grant 1-0 1 . 1 ...... 8 CATALINA,Cody 2-0 . 1 1 ...... 46 CANTEY,Parker 2-0 . 1 1 ...... Total 2 87 70 157 11-44 3-18 2-5 3 . 1-4 1 . . Opponents 2 76 54 130 8-48 4-30 2-26 3 3 1-0 3 . 1 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • TEAM GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS

Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt. WVU USF Louis. Rutgers UConn. ND Cincy. TOTAL OFFENSE SU 225 353 OPP 484 478 TOTAL PLAYS SU 58 63 OPP 77 72 AVG. Yds/Play SU 3.9 5.6

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

4th DOWN CONV. SU 0-0 1-3 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE OPP 0-0 1-1 PUNTING:#-Avg. SU 7-47.1 3-38.7 OPP 6-32.0 2-40.5 FUMBLES: #-Lost SU 1-0 2-1 OPP 1-1 1-0 PENALTIES: #-Yds. SU 5-36 1-5 OPP 6-65 5-30 PUNT RET.: #-Yds. SU 1-4 0-0 OPP 2-6 1-11 KO RET.: #-Yds. SU 5-99 7-131 OPP 2-63 5-146 SACKS BY: #-Yds. SU 1-1 2-17 OPP 2-15 2-15 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS RUSHING (CARRIES-YDS/TDS) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Bailey, Daniel 1-2/0 0-0 Brinkley, Curtis 9-49/1 21-143/1 Carter, Delone 6-45/0 12-88/0 Dantley, Cameron 0-0 5-(-25)/0 ORANGE PRIDE Fiammetta, Tony 1-2/0 2-3/0 Hogue, Doug 6-23/0 3-9/0 Robinson, Andrew 7-1/0 0-0

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

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

at Northwestern 28 14 1 50.0 103 0 18 2 at Northwestern DNP UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE AKRON DNP AKRON 20 13 1 65.0 135 3 32 2 PENN STATE PENN STATE PITTSBURGH * PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at West Virginia * at South Florida * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * at Cincinnati *

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS KICKING Shadle, Patrick Opponent FG-FGA/Yds (Miss) PATs at Northwestern 1-2/ 36, (51) 1-1 AKRON 0-0 4-4 PENN STATE

NORTHEASTERN ORANGE PRIDE PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * KICK RETURNS Suter, Max Holmes, Mike Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg No - Yds - Avg. - Lg at Northwestern 5 - 99 - 19.8 - 28 2 - 26 - 13 - 14 AKRON 5 - 105 - 21 - 24 PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati *

PUNT RETURNS PUNTING Howard, Ryan Long, Rob Opponent No - Yds - Avg. - Lg Opponent No - Yds - Avg.-Inside 20 at Northwestern 1 - 4 - 4 - 4 at Northwestern 7 - 330 - 47.1 - 2 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE AKRON 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 AKRON 3 - 116 - 38.7 - 2 PENN STATE PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * at West Virginia * at South Florida * at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Notre Dame at Cincinnati * at Cincinnati *

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • INDIVIDUAL GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS DEFENSIVE LINE (SOLO-ASSIST/TOTAL) Player Nwest. Akron PSU Neast. Pitt.* WVU* USF* Louis.* Rutgers* UConn* ND Cincy* Giruzzi, Vincenzo 4-5/9 3-2/5 Jones, Arthur 2-2/4 3-2/5 Kimmel, Jared 1-1/2 1-2/3 Marinovich, Mikhail 0-0 1-1/2 Middleton, Lamar 1-1/2 0-0 ORANGE PRIDE Perkins, Anthony 2-2/4 3-0/3 Santiago, Nick 1-2/3 1-1/2 Tribbey, Bud 1-0/1 2-0/2

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

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

* Denotes BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS DANIEL BAILEY (#23, JUNIOR, RUNNING BACK) PAUL CHIARA (#34, SENIOR, FREE SAFETY)

Rushing Yards -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Rushing Yards 55 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Carries 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Carries 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Longest -1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 24 vs. Louisville, 2005 Receiving Yards 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2005; Cincinnati, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receiving Yards 37 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Longest 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receptions 3 vs. Louisville, 2005; Connecticut, Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Akron, 2008 ORANGE PRIDE Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, Akron, 2008 CURTIS BRINKLEY (#22, SENIOR, RUNNING BACK) Total 9 vs. Akron, 2008 Rushing Yards 143 vs. Akron, 2008 Punt Returns Number 2 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Carries 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Yards 1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Longest 28 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Miami (OH), Connecticut, 2006 CAMERON DANTLEY (#4, SENIOR, QUARTERBACK) vs. West Virginia, Rutgers, 2007 vs. Northwestern, Akron 2008 Passing Yards 276 vs. South Florida, 2007 Kickoff Returns Yards 91 vs. West Virginia, 2006 Attempts 38 vs. South Florida, 2007 Returns 4 vs. Notre Dame, 2005; West Virginia, 2006 Completions 21 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 48 vs. Rutgers, 2005 Long 56 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Receiving Yards 89 vs. Illiniois, 2007 Touchdowns 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Receptions 4 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, Illinois, 2007 Interceptions 2 vs. South Florida, 2007 Longest 62 vs. Illinois, 2007 Rushing Yards 2 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 A.J. BROWN (#17, SENIOR, STRONG SAFETY) DONTE DAVIS (#7, SOPHOMORE, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 6 vs. Louisville, 2006; Washington, 2007 Receiving Yards 53 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Receptions 5 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 Total 11 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Longest 26 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 TFL-Yds 1.0/2 vs. Illinois, 2007 Interceptions 1 vs. Iowa, Illinois, South Florida, 2006; vs. Louisville, Miami (OH), 2007 TONY FIAMMETTA (#43, SENIOR, FULLBACK) vs. Northwestern, 2008 INT Return Yds 23 vs. Louisville, 2007 Rushing Yards 10 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), 2006; Louisville, 2007 Carries 4 vs. Iowa, 2006 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. Louisville, 2006; Illinois, 2007 Longest 7 vs. Wake Forest, 2006 Receiving Yards 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Receptions 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 PARKER CANTEY (#46, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Longest 15 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Kickoff Returns Yards 16 vs. Louisville, 2006 Assist 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Returns 1 vs. Wyoming, Louisville, 2006 Total 9 vs. Connecticut, 2007 TFL-Yds 1.0/1 vs. West Virginia, 2007 JAKE FLAHERTY (#45, SENIOR, LINEBACKER) Tackles Solo 8 vs. Louisville, 2007 DELONE CARTER (#3, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) Assist 10 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Total 15 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Rushing Yards 129 vs. Wyoming, 2006 TFL-Yds 2.0-11 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Carries 21 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Sacks 1.0-6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 47 vs. South Florida, 2006 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Touchdowns 4 vs. Wyoming, 2006 Receiving Yards 22 vs. Pittsburgh, 2006 VINCENZO GIRUZZI (#33, GR. STUD., DEFENSIVE END) Receptions 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Connecticut, 2006 Tackles Solo 5 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Washington, 2007 Assist 6 vs. Connecticut, 2007 CODY CATALINA (#8, REDSHIRT FR., QUARTERBACK) Total 8 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Breakups 1 vs. Illinois, 2007 Tackles Assist 1 vs. Akron, 2008 TFL-Yds. 1.0-5 vs. Louisville, 1.0-3 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Total 1 vs. Akron, 2008

VAN CHEW (#82, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) DOUG HOGUE (#32, SOPHOMORE, RUNNING BACK) Rushing Yards 83 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receiving Yards 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Carries 24 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 20 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Touchdowns 1 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Receiving Yards 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 19 vs. South Florida, 2007 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS MIKE HOLMES (#35, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK) GRANT MAYES (#14, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 8 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 5 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Total 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 13 vs. West Virignia, 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-1 vs. Rutgers, 1.0-2 vs. Pitt, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Miami (OH), South Florida, 2007 Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 RANDY MCKINNON (#20, SOPHOMORE, FREE SAFETY) Yards 118 vs. West Virginia, 2007

Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 ORANGE PRIDE Longest 64 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Assist 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008 RYAN HOWARD (#21, SENIOR, CORNERBACK/PUNT RETURN) Kick Returns 3 vs. West Virginia Tackles Solo 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Yards 54 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Total 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 23 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Punt Returns 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 32 vs. South Florida, 2007 MIKE MELE (#50, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER) Longest 13 vs. South Florida, 2007 Tackles Solo 6 vs. South Florida, 2007 Assist 6 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 10 vs. South Florida, 2007 JARED KIMMEL (#90, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) TFL-Yds. 0.5-1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Washington, Iowa, Louisville 2007 Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 3 vs. Akron, 2008 DA’MON MERKERSON (#6, SOPHOMORE, CORNERBACK) TFL-Yds 1.0-7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Forced Fumbles 1 vs. Louisville, 2007, Northwestern, 2008 Receiving Yards 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Pass Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Receptions 2 vs. Illinois, Buffalo, South Florida, 2007 Longest 43 vs. Louisville, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 ARTHUR JONES (#97, JUNIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) Tackles Solo 5 vs. Akron, 2008 Tackles Solo 6 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Assist 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 7 vs. Iowa, 2007 Total 8 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 9 vs. Iowa, 2007 Sack-Yds 1.0-4 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 1.0-7 vs. Akron, 2008 TFL-Yds 4.0-5 vs. Buffalo, 2007 LAMAR MIDDLETON (#88, REDSHIRT FR., DEFENSIVE END) Pass Breakups 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Blocked Kicks 1 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Fumble Recoveries/Yds 1/0 vs. South Florida, 2006 Assist 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008

LAVAR LOBDELL (#11, JUNIOR, WIDE RECEIVER) MIKE OWEN (#85, JUNIOR, TIGHT END) Receiving Yards 36 vs. South Florida, 2007 Receiving Receptions 5 vs. Akron, 2008 Receptions 3 vs. South Florida, 2007 Yards 59 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 25 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Longest 32 vs. Akron, 2008 Touchdowns 2 vs. Akron, 2008 ROB LONG (#47, SOPHOMORE, PUNTER) Tackles Solo 2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Wake Forest, Iowa, Illinois, Miami (OH), Punts 10 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 West Virginia, 2006; Washington, UB 2007 Yards 410 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Total 3 vs. Louisville, 2007 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Average 47.1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Long 73 vs. South Florida, 2007 ANTHONY PERKINS (#56, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE END) BEN MALJOVEC (#33, SENIOR, TIGHT END/FULLBACK) Tackles Solo 3 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 2 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 7 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Total 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 5 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 TFL-Yds. 1.0-10 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 12 vs. Miami (OH), 2007 Sacks-Yds. 1.0-10 vs. Akron, 2008 TFL/Yds. 1.0/3 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Breakups 1 vs. Louisville, 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 NICK PROVO (#80, REDSHIRT FR., TIGHT END) Pass Breakups 1 vs. Connecticut, 2006 Receiving Yards 15 vs. Akron, 2008 Fumble Recoveries/Ret. Yds. 2/2 vs. Louisville, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Longest 15 vs. Akron, 2008 MIKHAIL MARINOVICH (#54, FRESHMAN, DEFENSIVE END) Touchdowns 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Tackles Solo 1 vs.Akron, 2008 Assist 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Total 2 vs.Akron, 2008 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • ORANGE CAREER HIGHS ANDREW ROBINSON (#9, JUNIOR, QUARTERBACK) MAX SUTER (#24, SOPHOMORE, SAFETY) Kickoff Returns Number 8 vs. South Florida, 2007 Passing Yards 423 vs. Louisville, 2007 Yards 198 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Attempts 47 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Longest 93 vs. Louisville, 2007 Completions 29 vs. Cincinnati, 2007 Touchdowns 1 vs. Louisville, 2007 Longest 79 vs. Louisville, 2007, to Taj Smith (TD) Tackles Solo 4 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Touchdowns 4 vs. Louisville, 2007 Assist 3 vs. West Virginia, 2007 Interceptions 2 vs. West Virginia, Buffalo, 2007 Total 7 vs. West Virginia, 2007

Rushing Yards 62 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Rushing Yards 27 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 ORANGE PRIDE Carries 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Carries 6 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Longest 18 vs. Rutgers, 2006; Miami (OH), 2007 Longest 12 vs. Pittsburgh, 2007 Receiving Catches 1 vs. Rutgers, 2006 Yards 4 vs. Rutgers, 2006 BUD TRIBBEY (#94, SOPHOMORE, DEFENSIVE TACKLE)

MARCUS SALES (#5, FRESHMAN, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 3 vs. Washington, South Florida, 2007 Assist 3 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Receiving Yards 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 4 vs. Connecticut, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 TFL/Yds 0.5/1 vs. Rutgers, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Northwestern, 2008

NICK SANTIAGO (#95, SENIOR, DEFENSIVE TACKLE) BRUCE WILLIAMS (#15, SENIOR, WIDE RECEIVER) Tackles Solo 2 vs. Buffalo, 2005; Illinois, 2006 Receiving Yards 20 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Assist 3 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Receptions 2 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 Total 4 vs. Cincinnati, 2006 Longest 12 vs. Notre Dame, 2005 TFL-Yds 1.0-3 vs. Illinois, 1.0-1 vs. Louisville, 2006 Punt Returns Number 3 vs. South Florida, Notre Dame & Louisville, 2005; 1.0-1 vs. Akron, 2008 vs. Louisville, 2006 Sacks-Yds 1.0-3 vs. Illinois, 2006 Longest 20 vs. South Florida, 2005 Fumbles Forced 1 vs. West Virginia, 2006 Yards 39 vs. Louisville, 2005 Kick Returns 5 vs. Louisville, 2005 Yards 109 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 KEVYN SCOTT (#26, REDSHIRT FR., SAFETY) Longest 26 vs. Cincinnati, 2005 Interceptions-Return Yds 1-23 vs. Iowa, 2007 Tackles Solo 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Tackles Solo 5 vs. Illinois, 2007 Assist 1 vs. Akron, 2008 Assist 2 vs. Illinois, West Virginia, 2007 Total 1 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 7 vs. Illinois, 2007

NICO SCOTT (#28, CORNERBACK, SOPHOMORE) Tackles Solo 7 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Assist 2 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Total 9 vs. Buffalo, 2007

PATRICK SHADLE (#42, SENIOR, KICKER) Field Goals Made 2 vs. Iowa, Miami (OH), Wyoming, Louisville, Connecticut, 2006; Washington, Illinois, Buffalo, 2007 Attempted 3 vs. Iowa, 2006 Longest 50 vs. South Florida, 2007 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE PAT’s Attempts 5 vs. Louisville, 2007 Made 5 vs. Louisville, 2007

DERRELL SMITH (#25, SOPHOMORE, LINEBACKER)

Rushing Yards 19 vs. Washington, 2007 Carries 5 vs. Washington, 2007 Longest 8 vs. Washington, 2007 Receiving Yards 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Receptions 1 vs. Washington, 2007 Longest 9 vs. Washington, 2007 Tackles Solo 4 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Assist 3 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Total 7 vs. Northwestern, 2008 Interceptions-Return Yds 1-4 vs. Akron, 2008 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • SYRACUSE IN THE BIG EAST CONFERENCE Syracuse in the BIG EAST Stats 2008 BIG EAST Standings Category Rank Statistic BIG EAST Overall Scoring Offense T-6th 22.0 School W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Scoring Defense 8th 38.0 Connecticut 0-0 .000 2.0 1.000 Pass Offense 8th 124.3 South Florida 0-0 .000 2-0 1.000 Pass Defense 6th 245.0 Cincinnati 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 ORANGE PRIDE Kickoff Returns T-4th 19.0 Louisville 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Pittsburgh 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Net Punting 3rd 38.0 West Virginia 0-0 .000 1-1 .500 Turnover Margin 3rd -1 SYRACUSE 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 Rushing Offense 3rd 186.0 Rutgers 0-0 .000 0-2 .000 Rushing Defense 8th 235.0 Total Offense 7th 310.3 Total Defense 8th 480.0 Orange in the BIG EAST Punt Returns 8th 4.0 Player Category Rank Stat Brinkley Rushing 2nd 96.0 Pass Efficiency 4th 125.2 Total Offense 9th 96.0 Pass Defense Efficiency 7th 170.6 Brown Interceptions T-1st 1 First Downs 1st 51 Chiara Tackles/game T-9th 7.0 Opponent First Downs 8th 83 Flaherty Tackles/game 3rd 8.5 Sacks By Tied-3rd 5 Giruzzi Fumbles Recovered T-1st 1.00 Sacks Against Tied-6th 6 Sacks/game T-6th 0.50 Penalties 1st 15.3 Tackles/game T-9th 7.0 Jones Passes Defended T-4th 1.00 Opponent Penalties 7th 41.7 Tackles for loss 1st 4.0 4th Down Conversions 5th 33.3 Kimmel Fumbles Forced T-1st 1 Opp. Fourth Down Conv. Tied-6th 100.0 Long Punting 2nd 44.6 Third Down Conversions 7th 26.1 Perkins Sacks/game T-6th 0.50 Opp. Third Down Conv. 8th 64.1 Shadle Field Goals/game T-4th 0.50 Field Goals Tied-3rd .500 Field Goal pct T-3rd 50.0 PAT Kicking Tied-1st 1.000 Scoring (kick) 5th 4.0 PAT Kicking pct T-1st 100.0 Time of Possession 7th 27:39 Smith Interceptions T-1st 1 Kickoff Coverage 7th 37.8 Suter All-purpose T-9th 102.0 Red Zone Offense Tied-1st 100.0 Kick return Avg/game 5th 20.4 Red Zone Defense Tied-6th 87.5

This Week in the BIG EAST Friday, September 12, 2008 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Kansas at USF 8:00 p.m. ESPN2

Saturday, September 13, 2008 Penn State at Syracuse 3:30 p.m. ABC Virginia at Connecticut 7:30 p.m. ESPNU

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Kansas State at Louisville 8:00 p.m. ESPN2

Thursday, September 18, 2008 West Virginia at Colorado 8:30 p.m. ESPN

Friday, September 19, 2008 Baylor at Connecticut 8:00 p.m. ESPN2 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 STARTING LINEUPS OFFENSE Opponent QB TB FB WR WR LT LG C RG RT TE at Northwestern Robinson Brinkley Fiammetta Lobdell Davis Baumbach Bartholomew McKenzie Durand Chavers Owen AKRON Dantley Hogue Fiammetta Lobdell Davis Baumbach Durand McKenzie Lepak Chavers Williams PENN STATE NORTHEASTERN PITTSBURGH * at West Virginia * ORANGE PRIDE at South Florida * LOUISVILLE * at Rutgers * CONNECTICUT * at Notre Dame at Cincinnati *

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

SYRACUSE IN THE REDZONE IN 2008 Did Not Score Because … In Red Zone Scores Total Points TDs Rush Pass FG-FGA Missed FG Downs Int Fumble Half Game Syracuse 2 2 10 1 1 0 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 at Northwestern 3 3 21 3 0 3 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Syracuse 3 3 21 3 1 2 0-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Akron 5 4 28 4 2 2 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Syracuse Penn State Syracuse

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

Syracuse Totals 5 5 31 4 2 2 1-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 Opponent Totals 8 7 49 7 2 5 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 1

* indicates BIG EAST conference game SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 SCORING BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total Syracuse 3 0 7 0 10 at Northwestern 0 9 14 7 30 Syracuse 0 14 7 7 28 Akron 14 14 0 14 42 Syracuse Penn State ORANGE PRIDE Syracuse Northeastern Syracuse Pittsburgh * Syracuse at West Virginia * Syracuse at South Florida * Syracuse Louisville * Syracuse at Rutgers * Syracuse Connecticut * Syracuse at Notre Dame Syracuse at Cincinnati *

Syracuse Totals 3 14 14 7 38 Opponent Totals 14 23 14 21 72 * Indicates BIG EAST conference game

THE ROBINSON YEARS (2005-PRESENT) SU’s record under Greg Robinson when... Overall BIG EAST SU scores first 6-13 2-8 Opponent scores first 1-17 0-11 SU leads at the half 6-0 2-0 SU leads after three quarters 5-0 1-0 SU back rushes for 100+ yards 4-3 1-1 SU rushes for 250+ yards 1-0 0-0 SU passes for 250+ yards 2-3 1-3 UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE SU rushes for 250+ & passes for 250+ yards 0-0 0-0 SU scores less than 20 points 0-26 0-19 SU scores 20-29 points 2-3 1-0 SU scores 30-39 points 4-1 1-1 SU scores 40+ points 1-0 0-0 Playing on natural grass 1-8 1-5 Playing on AstroTurf 0-0 0-0 Playing on FieldTurf 6-22 1-15 Playing in the Carrier Dome 5-15 1-10

ROBINSON’S RECORD MONTH-BY-MONTH Month Overall Home August 0-2 0-1 September 5-8 3-5 October 1-11 1-6 November 1-9 1-3 December 0-0 0-0 January 0-0 0-0 7-29 5-15 SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 TEAM SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Points 28 vs. Akron 42, Akron Low 10 vs. Northwestern 30, Northwestern Points in a Half 14 vs. Akron 28, Akron Low 7 vs. Northwestern 21, Northwestern First Downs 20 vs. Akron 29, Akron

Low 11 vs. Northwestern 25, Northwestern ORANGE PRIDE Rushing Plays 43 vs. Akron 46, Akron Low 30 vs. Northwestern 42, Northwestern Rushing Yards 218 vs. Akron 269, Northwestern Low 122 vs. Northwestern 218, Akron Passing Plays 28 vs. Northwestern 35, Northwestern Low 20 vs. Akron 26, Akron Pass Completions 14 vs. Northwestern 23, Northwestern Low 13 vs. Akron 20, Akron Passing Yardage 135 vs. Akron 260, Akron Low 103 vs. Northwestern 215, Northwestern Total Plays 63 vs. Akron 77, Northwestern Low 58 vs. Northwestern 72, Akron Total Off. Yards 353 vs. Akron 484, Northwestern Low 225 vs. Northwestern 478, Akron Passes Had Intercepted 1 vs. Northwestern, Akron 1, Northwestern, Akron Most Fumbles Lost 0 vs. Northwestern 0, Akron Most 1 vs. Akron 1, Northwestern Total Turnovers 1 vs. Northwestern 1, Akron Most 2 vs. Akron 2, Northwestern Sacks By: #-Yds. 2-17 vs. Akron 2-15, Northwestern, 2-15 Akron Low 1-1 vs. Northwestern Penalties 5 vs. Northwestern 6, Northwestern Low 1 vs. Akron 5, Akron Yards Penalized 36 vs. Northwestern 65, Northwestern Low 5 vs. Akron 30, Akron Time of Possession 28:42 vs. Northwestern 33:24, Akron Low 26:36 vs. Akron 31:18, Northwestern Third Down Conv. % 33.3 vs. Akron 71.4, Akron 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE Low 21.4 vs. Northwestern 45.5, Northwestern SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • 2008 INDIVIDUAL SUPERLATIVES SYRACUSE OPPONENTS Rushing Attempts 21, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 21, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern 21, Alex Allen, Akron Rushing Yards 143, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 144, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern TDs Rushing 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. Northwestern 2, Alex Allen, Akron 1, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron

Longest Run 32, Delone Carter vs. Northwestern 35, Dennis Kennedy, Akron ORANGE PRIDE Pass Attempts 28, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 35, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Pass Completions 14, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 23, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Interceptions Thrown 1, Andrew Robinson vs. Northwestern 1, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 1, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 1, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Pass Pct. (min. 10 att.) 65.0, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 77.0 Chris Jacquemain, Akron Yards Passing 135, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 260, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Long Pass Play 32, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 33, Chris Jacquemain, Akron TDs passing 3, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 3, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern 3, Chris Jacquemain, Akron Pass Receptions 5, Mike Owen vs. Akron 7, Andre Jones, Akron Yards Receiving 59, Mike Owen vs. Akron 98, Andre Jones, Akron TDs Receiving 2, Mike Owen vs. Akron 2, Andre Jones, Akron All-Purpose Yds. 143, Curtis Brinkley vs. Akron 185, Tyrell Sutton, Northwestern Total Offense 353, Cameron Dantley vs. Akron 484, C.J. Bacher, Northwestern Scoring (points) 12, Mike Owen vs. Akron 12, Andre Jones, Alex Allen, Akron PATs 4, Patrick Shadle vs. Akron 6, Igor Iveljic, Akron Field Goals 1, Patrick Shadle vs. Northwestern Long Field Goal 36, Patrick Shadle vs. Northwestern Punts 7, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 6, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Punting Yards 330, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 192, Stefan Demos, Northwestern Long Punt 72, Rob Long vs. Northwestern 42, Stefan Demos, Northwestern 42, John Stec, Akron Long Punt Return 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 11, Andre Jones, Akron Kickoff Returns 5, Max Suter vs. Northwestern 2, Stephen Simmons, Northwestern 5, Max Suter vs. Akron Kickoff Return Yards 105, Max Suter vs. Akron 113, Bryan Williams, Akron Punt Returns 1, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 2, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Punt Return Yards 4, Ryan Howard vs. Northwestern 11, Andre Jones, Akron Interceptions by 1, A.J. Brown vs. Northwestern 1, Brendan Smith, Northwestern 2008 SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE 1, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 1, Miller Thomas, Akron Interception Yds. Gained 4, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Longest Int. Return 4, Derrell Smith vs. Akron 26, Brendan Smith, Northwestern Blocked Field Goals Blocked Punts Blocked PAT SYRACUSE vs. #17/17 PENN STATE • September 13, 2008 • 3:30 p.m. • ABC • Carrier Dome • Syracuse • HEAD COACH GREG ROBINSON ORANGE SLICES SUPER BOWL SUCCESS At a Glance Head coach Greg Robinson has two Super Bowl Championship rings Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. to go with his eight collegiate bowl game victories. Robinson was the High School: Garces (Bakersfi eld, Calif.) defensive coordinator for the 1997 and 1998 NFL Champion Denver Alma Mater: University of the Pacifi c ‘75 Broncos. Robinson established his reputa on as a defensive mastermind Years in Coaching: 31 in Denver, where he transformed a struggling defense into a Super Bowl Born: October 9, 1951 Championship unit. A er inheri ng a club that ranked last in total defense ORANGE PRIDE in 1994, Robinson made an immediate impact in his fi rst season with the The Syracuse post is Robinson’s fi rst as a team, as the Broncos fi nished the 1995 campaign ranked 15th in the same head coach. A veteran of 14 seasons coaching category. By 1996, he had turned Denver into the league’s fourth-rated in the NFL, including 10 as a defensive defensive unit, and by season number three in ‘97, the Broncos were on their way to the coordinator, Robinson has coached for 30 fi rst of two straight Super Bowl tles. years either at the NFL or college level. He spent his fi rst 15 seasons as a college coach. Playoff Impact During his stellar six-season stay in Denver, the Broncos made four playoff appearances Robinson Owns Perfect and claimed back-to-back World Championships with wins in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII, Postseason Record making them just one of six franchises in NFL history to accomplish a Super Bowl repeat. In that six-year span, Denver compiled a 64-32 (.667) regular-season record. Bowl Game Staff Result 1983 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 24, Michigan 14 The Broncos ranked in the NFL’s top 10 in total defense during three of Robinson’s six 1984 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Illinois 9 1985 Fiesta Bowl UCLA UCLA 39, Miami 37 seasons at the club’s defensive helm, fi nishing seventh in ‘99 (297.1 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (291.9 1986 Rose Bowl UCLA UCLA 45, Iowa 28 ypg) and fourth in ‘96 (279.4 ypg) … Denver’s defenses produced three top 10 rankings in 1986 Freedom Bowl UCLA UCLA 31, BYU 10 scoring defense - eighth in ‘98 (19.3 ppg), sixth in ‘97 (17.9 ppg) and seventh in ‘96 (17.2 1987 Aloha Bowl UCLA UCLA 20, Florida 16 ppg) … The team’s pass defense ranked among the league’s top 10 in four of his six seasons 1989 Co on Bowl UCLA UCLA 17, Arkansas 3 with Denver fi nishing eighth in ‘99 (188.5 ypg), fi h in ‘97 (179.3 ypg), 10th in ‘96 (196.2 Super Bowl XXXII Denver Denver 31, Green Bay 24 ypg) and ninth in ‘95 (206.1 ypg) … Denver’s run defense ranked in the league’s top 10 three Super Bowl XXXIII Denver Denver 34, Atlanta 19 mes during Robinson’s tenure … Denver led the NFL in run defense in 1997 (83.2 ypg.) and 2005 Rose Bowl Texas Texas 38, Michigan 37 ranked third in 1998 (80.4 ypg) … The performance of Robinson’s defense throughout the ‘98 playoff s was paramount to Denver’s quest for a second straight tle … The Broncos allowed Success at Texas opponents just 53.0 rushing yards per game in the postseason and forced a remarkable 13 As the co-defensive coordinator at the turnovers in just three games … Denver allowed only 25 total points during that stretch. University of Texas in 2004, Robinson was the ROBINSON’S PROMINENT PROS mastermind behind the Longhorns’ defensive unit for the 11-1 squad that beat Michigan Name Team with Robinson Pro Accomplishments in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Robinson’s Texas Flipper Anderson UCLA Rams, Colts Steve Atwater Denver Broncos Eight- me All-Pro defense fi nished the season ranked 18th Ray Crocke Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs Lions, Broncos, Chiefs in scoring defense (17.92), 16th in rushing Derrick Johnson Texas Chiefs 1st-round pick defense (107.42) and 23rd in total defense Jeff Lageman New York Jets 1991 1st team NFL (College and Pro (320.08) in the country. The Longhorns Football Weekly); 1989 PFWA All- held six of Texas’ 12 opponents to 14 points Rookie or less. In addi on, the defense was also UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2008 SYRACUSE John Mobley Denver Broncos 1997 All-Pro able to hold two of the na on’s top scoring Ken Norton UCLA Three- me Pro Bowl selec on teams, Oklahoma and Texas Tech, 23 points Roman Phifer UCLA Rams, Jets, Patriots Trevor Pryce Denver Broncos 1999-02 and 14 points below their season averages, Bill Romanowski Denver Broncos Two- me All-Pro respec vely. Jerome Woods Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Pro Bowl selec on ROBINSON’S COACHING HISTORY Year Posi on Organiza on 1975-76 Assistant Coach Pacifi c 1977-79 Assistant Coach Cal State Fullerton 1980-81 Assistant Coach North Carolina State 1982-88 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line UCLA 1989 Off ensive Coordinator UCLA 1990-93 Assistant Coach/Defensive Line New York Jets 1994 Defensive Coordinator New York Jets 1995-2000 Defensive Coordinator Denver Broncos 2001-03 Defensive Coordinator Kansas City Chiefs 2004 Co-Defensive Coordinator/LBs Texas 2005-present Head Coach Syracuse