2007 SYRACUSE FOOTBALL S SYRACUSE (0-1 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) vs. IOWA (1-0 overall, 0-0 Big Ten) • September 8, 2007 (8:00 p.m. • Big Ten Network) • Kinnick Stadium (70,585) • Iowa City, Iowa • ORANGE SLICES SYRACUSE FACES FIRST ROAD TEST AT IOWA ORANGE PRIDE The 2007 Orange football team looks to rebound from its 42-12 season-opening loss versus On The Air Washington when it meets Big Ten foe Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 8. It is the Television first road game of the year for the Orange. Iowa started off the season with a 16-3 victory against Northern Illinois Sept. 1 at Soldier Field in Chicago. The game marks Syracuse’s second- The Big Ten Network will broadcast the game. ever trip to Kinnick Stadium and its first since 1976. It is also the second of three consecutive Mark Neely and former Minnesota coach Glen non-conference games for the Orange against a BCS conference opponent. Mason will call the action. Marshall Harris will provide sideline reports and Bryan Carter is the Saturday’s clash will be televised live on the Big Ten Network, which hit the airwaves for the producer. first time on August 30, 2007. The Orange will be the first BIG EAST football team to appear Radio on the fledgling network. Another league affiliate, West Virginia, helped christen the channel Syracuse ISP Sports Network as its men’s soccer match on Aug. 31 against Ohio State was the network’s first live broadcast. The flagship station for the Syracuse ISP Sports Network is TK-99.5FM. Voice of the Orange Matt SPREADING THE WEALTH Park ‘97 and former Orange All-American tight Quarterback Andrew Robinson (Baltimore, Md.) used all of his receiving weapons in his end Chris Gedney ‘93 call the game action and first career start against Washington on Aug. 31. Robinson completed 20 passes to 10 Brian Higgins ‘04 will provide sideline reports. different receivers. Junior All-America candidate Taj Smith (Newark, N.J.) was Robinson’s Higgins will also host the pre-game and post- favorite target, matching his career best with five receptions. Junior running back Curtis game shows. Former Orange head coach Dick Brinkley (Philadelphia, Pa.) recorded a personal-best 63 receiving yards on four catches. MacPherson provides insight and analysis during Sophomore tight end Mike Owen (Riverhead, N.Y.) and second-year receiver Mike the pre- and post-game shows and at halftime. Williams (Buffalo, N.Y.) also had multiple receptions against the Huskies. Owen’s two The Syracuse ISP Sports Network can be heard in catches represented the first of his career. The last time the Orange had 10 players with at New York, New Jersey, Vermont and Pennsylvania. least one reception was in the 2005 season finale at Louisville. In 2006, Syracuse never had more than eight different receivers (vs. Pittsburgh) catch passes in one game. Sirius Satellite Radio Syracuse football and men’s basketball games will START ME UP be broadcast on SIRIUS satellite radio (channel Nine players each made their first career starts in SU’s season-opener against Washington. 181 for home games). The Iowa game can be On offense, wide receiver Taj Smith (Newark, N.J.) tackle Larry Norton (Apple Valley, heard on channel 146. Minn.), quarterback Andrew Robinson (Baltimore Md.) and fullback Tony Fiametta WAER (Walkersville, Md.) were members of the first unit. Robinson had the most impressive performance in his first start, completing 20-of-30 passes for 199 yards and a touchdown. Located on the SU campus, WAER-FM88 also Defensively, five players entered the starting lineup for the first time, including all three broadcasts all Orange football games. Ryan first-team linebackers: Ben Maljovec (Warren, Pa.), Jake Flaherty (Wakefield, R.I.) Messick is the sports director. and Vincenzo Giruzzi (Utica, N.J.). Maljovec led the group and was second on the Internet team versus Washington with seven tackles. The Orange also had two new starters in its Every Syracuse ISP Sports Network broadcast defensive front four. End Brandon Gilbeaux (Washington, D.C.) and nose tackle Arthur is available on the official Syracuse Athletics Jones (Endicott, N.Y.) made five tackles and one tackle, respectively. One of Gilbeaux’s website – suathletics.com. The site is home of stops and Jones’ tackle were for loss. Orange All Access, SU’s multi-media package. It features live game webcasts, highlights and news 2007 Syracuse Schedule and Results (0-1 overall, 0-0 BIG EAST) conferences, as well a post-game show after each Date Opponent Time/Attendance Result (Televison) August 31 WASHINGTON 40,329 L, 12-42 (ESPN) home football and men’s basketball game. September 8 at Iowa 8:00 p.m. Big Ten Network 15 ILLINOIS (Patriotic Day) 12:00 p.m. ESPNU The Coaches 22 at Louisville * TBA Syracuse: Greg Robinson 29 at Miami (OH) TBA Overall Record: 5-19 October 6 WEST VIRGINIA * (Legends Day) TBA Year as a head coach: Third 13 RUTGERS * (Homecoming) TBA Record at SU: 5-19 20 BUFFALO (Fan Appreciation Day) TBA Year at SU: Third 27 OPEN BIG EAST Record: 1-13 November 3 at Pittsburgh * TBA 10 USF * (Parents Weekend) TBA Iowa: Kirk Ferentz 17 at Connecticut * TBA Overall Record: 68-64 24 CINCINNATI * (SU Football Senior Day) TBA Year as a head coach: 12th Record at Iowa: 56-43 HOME GAMES LISTED IN BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS Year at Iowa: Ninth * Indicates BIG EAST Conference game • All times are Eastern 34-30 Big Ten Record: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL 2007 SYRACUSE at IOWA S • September 8, 2007 (8:00 p.m. • Big Ten Network) • Kinnick Stadium • Iowa City, Iowa • ORANGE SLICES THE SYRACUSE-IOWA SERIES Games: Three SYRACUSE VS. THE BIG TEN Tale of the Tape Standing: Iowa leads, 2-1 School W L T SU OFFENSE UI DEFENSE At Syracuse: Tied, 1-1 Illinois 2 9 0 Indiana 3 4 0 12.0 Scoring 3.0 At The Carrier Dome: Iowa leads, 1-0 Iowa 1 2 0 207 Total Yardage 235.0 At Iowa City: Iowa leads, 1-0 Michigan 5 6 1 8.0 Rushing Yardage 21.0 At Kinnick Stadium: Iowa leads, 1-0 Michigan State 3 9 1 ORANGE PRIDE 199.0 Passing Yardage 214.0 Current Win Streak: Iowa, 2 (1976, 2006) Minnesota 1 1 0 61.0 Total Plays 63.0 Northwestern 4 3 0 29.0 Rushing Plays 21.0 Ohio State 2 4 0 32.0 Passing Plays 42.0 YEAR H/A SCORE W L T Penn State 23 40 5 3.4 Avg. Per Play 3.7 1975 H 10-7 1 0 0 Purdue 0 1 0 Wisconsin 3 1 1 0.3 Avg. Per Rush 1.0 1976 A 3-41 1 1 0 Total 47 80 8 6.2 Avg. Per Pass 5.1 2006 H 13-20 2ot 1 2 0 9.9 Avg. Per Catch 8.2 The Last Time … 1.0 Turnovers 3.0 Series Notes: The first game between the two SU played a Big Ten team: teams was contested on Sept. 20, 1975 at 9/16/07 at Illinois (W, 31-21) SU DEFENSE UI OFFENSE SU beat a Big Ten team: Archbold Stadium. SU’s Dave Jacobs kicked the 42.0 Scoring 16.0 9/16/07 at Illinois (W, 31-21) 444.0 Total Yardage 383.0 game-winning field goal with 22 seconds left and SU beat a Big Ten team at home: Keith Moody intercepted a Tom McLaughlin pass 9/23/95 vs. Minnesota (W, 27-17) 302.0 Rushing Yardage 250.0 SU beat a Big Ten team on the road 142.0 Passing Yardage 133.0 to seal the win. 9/16/07 at Illinois (W, 31-21) 62.0 Total Plays 75.0 41.0 Rushing Plays 46.0 Iowa racked up 25 first downs to SU’s six in its Top Series Performances … 21.0 Passing Plays 29.0 41-3 victory on Sept. 18, 1976 at Iowa. The Rushing: SU, James Grubbs 14-69 (1975), 7.2 Avg. Per Play 5.1 Hawkeyes rushed for 336 yards to SU’s 79 and Robert Avery 12-69 (1976); 7.4 Avg. Per Rush 5.4 UI, Albert Young 18-75 (2006). 6.8 Avg. Per Pass 4.6 won the total offense battle, 413-93. All five of 9.5 Avg. Per Catch 11.1 Iowa’s touchdowns were rushing TDs. Passing: SU, Perry Patterson 21-35-210 (2006); 0.0 Turnovers 0.0 UI, Jason Manson 16-32-202 (2006). In the 2006 pairing at the Carrier Dome, Iowa Receiving: SU, Taj Smith 5-61 (2006); Statistical Leaders held on for a 20-13 win in double overtime. The UI, Scott Chandler 6-65 (2006). Orange had four cracks at tying the game from Rushing Leaders (YPG) SU UI the 1-yard in the second extra session, but the Hawkeyes stopped SU on each attempt to Smith, D. ............ 19.0 Young .............144.0 earn the win. The two teams were tied, 10-10, after regulation and both squads kicked Brinkley ................4.0 Sims ............... 110.0 field goals on their first overtime possession. Orange quarterback Perry Patterson completed 21-of-35 passes for 210 yards and a touchdown to lead the offense. The SU defense Passing Leaders (YPG) intercepted four Iowa passes, including a pair by cornerback Terell Lemon. SU UI Robinson ........... 199.0 Christensen ...... 133.0 Highest SU Score: 13 in 2006 (13-20 2ot) Receiving Leaders (YPG) Widest SU Margin: 3 in 1975 (10-7) SU UI Highest UI Score: 41 in 1976 (41-3) Brinkley .............