Famous Syracuse University alumni include (L to R): NFL star Donovan McNabb, musician Lou Reed, actor Tom Everett Scott, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. By no means the biggest specimen rushing off the edge, Freeney's speed, technique and work ethic rendered any perceived physical shortcomings irrelevant. Your high standards of performance on the field and off the field, reflect the finest qualities of competition, sportsmanship and citizenship. It gives the quarterback another threat on offense. Davis was a member of The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor. Although Davis' leukemia was in remission at the time, Brown felt letting him play would hurt team morale. UPI/Coaches Poll began selecting its Top 20 teams on a weekly basis in 1950 before expanding to the nations's Top 25 teams in 1990. It was chosen to "represent the golden apples of Hesperia, as well as the story of the sunrise and hope for a golden future. At Syracuse, the 255-pound defensive lineman ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds, a time that is still one of the fastest for a defensive lineman ever.He also chased down Michael Vick in one of the greatest defensive performances ever. 1 The complete list of players who wore number 44 (by chronological order): Gifford Zimmerman, Charles Roberts, Clarence Taylor, Don Baldwin, Richard Fishel, Henry Merz, Hamilton Watt, Francis Mullins, Stanley Stanislay, Benjamin DeYoung, Francis Mazejko, Richard Ransom, J. O'Brien, Robert Eberling, Jim Brown, Thomas Stephens, Ernie Davis, William Schoonover, Floyd Little, Richard Panczyszyn, Mandel Robinson, Glenn Moore, Michael Owens, Terry Richardson, and Rob Konrad. In 1918, John Barsha (born Abraham Barshofsky) was cocaptain of the 1918 Walter Camp AllAmerica football team.[10]. 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In his senior year in 1956 Brown was a consensus first-team All-American and led the team to a Cotton Bowl. The award is given out each year to the nations most outstanding tight end. Caleb Okechukwu, a redshirt junior who played in all 12 games last season, is leading the. He was a one-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. The most significant changes were the replacement of the current air-supported roof with a fixed roof, two-thirds of which will be translucent, the installation of air conditioning and the largest centerhung videoboard in college sports. 4. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Orange color was first worn in the 1920s. The college football blue bloods are the most storied football programs in history. Syracuse started wearing white jerseys and orange jerseys (and pants) at home again in the 2000s. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. He developed some of the most impressive running backs the game has ever seen - Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, Jim Nance, Floyd Little and Larry Csonka. President John F. Kennedy had followed Davis' career and requested to meet him while he was in New York to receive the trophy. [17] He openly admitted that his unwillingness to sign a black player was an effort to appeal to his mostly Southern fan base (they had been the southernmost team in the league for a quarter century). The Orange play their home games in the JMA Wireless Dome, referred to as the JMA Dome on the university's campus in Syracuse, New York. Because of his light complexion and name, Sidat-Singh was sometimes assumed to be a "Hindu" (as people from India were often called by Americans during this time). Hate the list? If you ever want to change your favorites, you can manage them using your custom dropdown! Since then, it was blue jersey and orange pants at home until the first three Frank Maloney seasons (197476) when the newly assigned coach wanted to move away from the Schwartzwalder era with orange jerseys and unusually designed white helmets, before bringing blue jerseys and orange helmets back for essentially the next 28 seasons. If you do not want to select your favorites now, you can continue to Cuse.com and select your favorites later. [38] The team missed an opportunity to play for the NCAA Division I-A national football championship, because both Oklahoma and Miami also finished undefeated that year and finished higher in the polls. All rights reserved. [4], He was also drafted two days earlier by the Buffalo Bills of the American Football League.[16]. Another player that never got a ring but a player whose name will live on in football history, and eventually enshrined in Canton.. Author Jocelyn Selim writes that at the banquet following the 1960 game, Davis was told he could only accept his award and then would be required to leave the segregated facility when the doors were opened to the public for a dance. Of the 10 athletes remaining, seven have had their jersey or number retired by Syracuse Football. He later coached the team from 1930 to 1936. In the southern-tier region of New York, the best high-school football players, in their final year of eligibility, are invited to play in the Ernie Davis Classic. The Colts would go on to win Super Bowl V, 16-13, according to Pro Football Reference.com. He was a member of the Colts' Super Bowl XLI-winning team and an eight-time Pro Bowl selection. By Mike McAllister Jan 30, 2023 8:01 PM EST. Syracuse continued to experience success under MacPherson's successor, Paul Pasqualoni, previously the team's linebackers coach,[44] appearing in 11 bowl games (including three major bowls) and winning 9. Honorable mention: Rob Konrad, Daryl Johnston, Tony Fiammetta. Staff Directory 50 Years of Women's Athletics Athletics Department Mission Academic Honors ACCELERATE NIL Program Championships & Accomplishments Compliance The History of Syracuse Football. Syracuse's 2023 NFL Draft prospects include Sean Tucker and Garrett Williams . While playing an intramural football game, an assistant football coach noticed his talent and asked him to join the football team. A second-round pick of the Houston Oilers, Flannery would win a Super Bowl with the St. Louis Rams in 1999 and get selected to SU's All-Century team. The Orange went 265-112-20 all-time at Archbold, and at times were nearly unbeatable. He was a member of two Colts teams that advanced to the Super Bowl and one that won (Super Bowl V). He attended Elmira Free Academy, where he earned two All-American honors. [66] When the struggles continued in 2008, Syracuse fired Robinson[67] following a 39 season[68] where the high point was a 2423 upset of Notre Dame. [81] December 30, 2010, Syracuse defeated Kansas State in the inaugural Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium. Brown was one of the NFL's earliest social issues activists along with a group of top African American athletes from different sporting disciplines such as Bill Russell, Muhammad Ali and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. [7] At 14 months, he was cared for by his maternal grandparents, Willie and Elizabeth Davis. The Orange boast eight inductees, tied for the eight-most of any school. As a sophomore, Davis led the 1959 Syracuse team to a national championship, capping an 110 season with a 2314 win over the Texas Longhorns in the 1960 Cotton Bowl Classic, where Davis was named Most Valuable Player. 88 football jersey was also retired in 2007 by Syracuse University. Delone Carter, RB, Indianapolis Colts. The New Year's Six represent six of the ten oldest bowl games played at the FBS level (missing the Sun, Gator, Citrus and Liberty bowls), continuing their original history of putting the very best teams in the country against each other. During its glory years beginning with the first bowl game appearance in 1952, Syracuse football used to wear white jerseys and orange pants at home at Archbold stadium. Syracuse Football has had some amazing athletes come through its program since 1889. Famous Syracuse University alumni include (L to R): NFL star Donovan McNabb, musician Lou Reed, actor Tom Everett Scott, and screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. Jim Brown, RB, Cleveland Browns Arguably the greatest athlete to ever live, Jim Brown was a star in both football and lacrosse at Syracuse. [23][24], Schwartzwalder produced 22 straight years of non-losing football, took the Orange to seven bowls, won the Lambert-Meadowlands Trophy (to recognize the best team in the Northeastern region in Division I FBS) four times, and won the national championship in 1959. His commemorative statue now stands in front of the school named in his honor, Ernie Davis Academy. Floyd Little was the first ever first-round draft pick to sign with the American Football League's Denver Broncos. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Like the two other men in this all-time backfield, Csonka went on to have tremendous success in the NFL. Abrams' teammate in the secondary helped comprise likely the greatest Syracuse secondary of all time. [57], In 2005, the university hired Greg Robinson, defensive coordinator for Texas, as head coach. [12] He was also a candidate in the university's Army ROTC program and was commissioned as a second lieutenant following graduation.[13]. 44 is well documented. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. A legend in the 50s and 60s, Jim Ringo played in the NFL for 15 years, splitting his career between the Packers and Eagles. Mackey, the first one in our Top 10, is one of those privileged few who have had that honor of having his No. [128] Syracuse is currently on the 4 game winning streak. 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Or write about sports? For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. You can edit your favorites by selecting "Manage my favorites" in your custom dropdown. The Red Raiders would go on the win 12 of the first 16 games in the series. During his time at Syracuse, Davis wore the same number, 44, as had legendary Orangeman Jim Brown, helping to establish a tradition at the school that was acknowledged on November 12, 2005, when the school retired the number in an on-field ceremony. 9 Marvin Harrison, CC Sabathia and Aaron Boone Pretended to Broadcast Games From Cleveland Dugout, Syracuse football 2021 class is a 'really good batch,' Dino Babers says, Multiple Syracuse basketball targets in top 60 of new ESPN 2022 rankings. [1][2][3] Davis played college football for Syracuse University and was the first pick in the 1962 NFL Draft, where he was selected by the Washington Redskins, but was almost immediately traded to the Cleveland Browns. We present them here for purely educational purposes. [94], In Babers' first season in charge, Syracuse started the year at 44, with the highlight of the first eight games being a 3117 upset of number-17 Virginia Tech at home. [59], The 2005 season started on a high note as Syracuse nearly upset eventual Big East and Sugar Bowl champion West Virginia, forcing five turnovers in the 157 loss. Vic Hanson was an American football player and coach, basketball player, and baseball player. Archbold Stadium could not be expanded; earlier in the decade it had been reduced from 40,000 seats to 26,000 due to fire codes. In his final season with the Orangemen in 1962, he still had a decent season. Syracuse's streak of winning seasons ended in 2002 when they went 48. [31] Nonetheless, Maloney did recruit a number of future NFL stars such as Joe Morris and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Art Monk. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Syracuse has had 11 players and 7 former coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame. The three got up to leave and when the teammates found out, they wanted to leave too, but were told that it would only cause a bigger problem, so they stayed. At age 12, he went to live with his mother and stepfather in Elmira, New York, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football in grade school. 44 is well documented. Syracuse's admission into the ACC in 2013 resurrected the rivalry, with the two teams playing each another annually as members of the ACC's Atlantic Division. [132][133] The series resumed again in 2016, when Syracuse hosted Colgate in a game played in the JMA Wireless Dome,[134] which Syracuse won 337. [14] The stadium was a city-owned facility, and the Washington city government has long been legally reckoned as a branch of the federal government (given that the Constitution gives Congress ultimate authority over the capital). Dixon was drafted in the 7th round by the Broncos out of Syracuse University. Doug Hogue, LB, Carolina Panthers. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Join our linker program. . In the Cotton Bowl, he rushed for 132 yards, scored three touchdowns, and kicked three extra points, but a blocked extra point after Syracuse's third touchdown was the difference as TCU won 2827. That's what we set out to do, and, naturally, it makes for some tough decisions. 1889. (AP Photo/G. 1 in both the AP and Coaches' Polls) following an undefeated season (110) and Cotton Bowl Classic victory over Texas. 1, but What About Most Underrated? For many years, Syracuse's main football rivals were the nearby Colgate Red Raiders. [60] They followed it up with a 310 thrashing of Buffalo[61] and another near-upset, this time against #25 Virginia, falling 2724 on a last-second field goal. Davis also played basketball at Syracuse for one season 19601961. (National Football League), 1968 NFL Draft, first round, Miami Dolphins -- Csonka played eight seasons for the Dolphins (1968-1974, 1979) and three seasons for the New York Giants (1976-78). Washington Redskins / 26th / 305th pick /, Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 4th / 106th pick /, Washington Redskins / 12th / 117th pick /, St. Louis Cardinals / 17th / 226th pick /, New England Patriots / 5th / 135th pick /, Tampa Bay Buccaneers / 4th / 101st pick /, New England Patriots / 4th / 112th pick /, Jacksonville Jaguars / 7th / 213th pick /, Includes head coaches and coordinators only. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports. Though Chris Gedney, who we had highlighted previously was great, Mackey was the one that paved the way for Gedneys success. I salute you.[8]. The trophy was introduced in 1993 and is named after former WVU football player and Syracuse head coach Ben Schwartzwalder, who had died in March of that year. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. This list may not reflect recent changes. Syracuse has appeared in over 200 AP Polls including 7 weeks at AP No.1.[138]. [92] Babers is the first African-American head coach in school history. Football Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Track and Field Women's Sports Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Athletics Dept. They were not really expected to make many catches as they often lacked the abilities that wide receivers had. Featuring some of the greatest college running backs of all time, the best Syracuse RBs include Joe Morris, Moe Neal, Delone Carter, and Donovan McNabb. Syracuse is the only FBS school in New York to compete in one of the Power Five conferences. The nation has bestowed upon you its highest awards for your athletic achievements. Syracuse football players in All-ACC teams since 2013. Donovan McNabb Widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks ever to play for the Eagles, McNabb spent 12 seasons in the NFL, 11 of those in Philadelphia. Syracuse capped off the season with a 2117 victory over Minnesota in the 2013 Texas Bowl to finish the year 76. He is the reason No. [144], The National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team was revealed in 2019 after being voted on by a panel consisting of media members, former players and league personnel. That touchdown pass to this day is still tied for 7th all-time in Super Bowl history. There really is no possible argument he's not the best player ever from Syracuse. [48] Syracuse, meanwhile, joined the newly formed Big East football conference with traditional rival West Virginia University, and national power Miami. [41] MacPherson left Syracuse after the 1990 season to accept the position of head coach for the NFL's New England Patriots. You won't find Keith Bulluck's named atop the all-time tackles list. [100] In 2017, the Orange started 43, including a win over No. He is in the Eagles Hall of Fame and was also named to the Syracuse All-Century team., if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[336,280],'orangefizz_net-banner-1','ezslot_3',149,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-banner-1-0');The late Floyd Little played halfback for the Denver Broncos for the entirety of his career. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Darius gets the nod over two-time Jim Thorpe Award finalist Markus Paul thanks to his longevity in the NFL. The game was televised live on ESPN. Select your favorites. Check out all the best photos from Super Bowl LVII! This includes a complete replacement of benches with individual seats; a construction of a new publicly accessible event facility adjacent to the Dome; and an upgrade of the entire digital infrastructure, including latest 5G technology and wireless connectivity. He was a two-time Super Bowl Champion, going back-to-back at Super Bowl VII and VIII with the Dolphins.Hes in the Pro Football HOF. These lists feature the best players from the programs that are considered the blue bloods of college football, as well as the the programs who want to get there. In other words, who is the most dominant Syracuse player of all-time at each position? Davis was born in New Salem, Pennsylvania. The switch to blue and orange combination at home came in 1967. It is one of the largest student organizations at Syracuse University, consisting of approximately 200 members. The Orange have 18 enshrinees, second-most among ACC programs behind Pittsburgh (25). [24] He was diagnosed with acute monocytic leukemia and began receiving medical treatment. Syracuse Basketball: Alan Griffin, home in NY, playing like an All-American, Syracuse basketball wins, Jim Boeheim disappointed and rips Alan Griffin, Ranking Every First Round Football Draft Pick, 10 Syracuse Jerseys Which Should Be Retired, Syracuse Basketball: Top 3 NBA players from Cuse in Jim Boeheim era, Syracuse Basketball: Top 3 family ties during the Jim Boeheim era, Syracuse Basketball: Top 3 NCAA Tournament games in Boeheim era, Syracuse Basketball: Top 3 dunkers in Jim Boeheim-era history, Syracuse Basketball: Ranking the top-10 games for the Orange in 2021-22, Syracuse Football Top 25 Players of All-Time: No. 44 has become so associated with Syracuse that the university's ZIP code, 13244, was requested by university officials to remember those who wore 44 for the Orange. He would also rush the ball 19 times for 127 yards (6.7-yard avg.) Any doubt about his place here became erased when Peyton Manning landed in Indianapolis with him, and the two became the most prolific quarterback-receiver tandem in NFL history. Both houses of the United States Congress eulogized Davis, and a wake was held at The Neighborhood House in Elmira, New York, where more than 10,000 mourners paid their respects. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), 1967 NFL Draft, first round, Denver Broncos -- Little played nine seasons for the Broncos (1967-1975). West Virginia won the first trophy game at Syracuse and has gone on to win 11. He was a member of the Seahawks team that advanced to Super Bowl . Wearing pink and blue uniforms, SU lost 36-0 to finish the year 0-1. [42], McPherson is credited with building a strong recruiting pipeline in the northeast area.[43]. Syracuse -- which has produced seven members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- boasts an impressive list of NFL alumni. Hanson is one of only two individuals who are members (Amos Alonzo Stagg being the other) of both the Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame and the only one inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, the College Basketball Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Marcus Trufant, DB. Davis signed a three-year, $200,000 contract with the Browns in late December 1961 in San Francisco while preparing for the East-West Shrine Game. College football fans, were ranking the best Syracuse Orange running backs of all time. [114] Following his death, the Browns retired his number 45 jersey. He led the Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Syracuse University, as a way to honor all of the athletes that have worn the number 44, was granted permission by the United States Postal Service to change its ZIP code to 13244. The three most famous #44s Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Floyd Little certainly rank among the finest running backs to ever play the game. He was the 6th pick in the 1957 NFL Draft and spent his entire career with the Cleveland Browns, winning one NFL Championship in 1964. 44 will never be forgotten, as some of Syracuse best rushers ofall-time have donned it. From 1952 to 1966, coach Ben Schwartzwalder, with his military background and always looking for an edge, thought white jerseys made his players look bigger, faster and stronger. Mackey played for Syracuse Football from 1960-1962. (AP Photo/Sharon Ellman), 1996 NFL Draft, first round, Indianapolis Colts -- Harrison played 13 seasons for the Colts (1996-2008). To date, Boston College and Syracuse have played each other 46 times. Syracuse University was the first school to adopt only one primary color. He was also inducted into the Eagles and Packers Hall of Fame. No. [97] In the final game of the season, Syracuse lost to ACC rival Pittsburgh by a score of 7661. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Among those selections, 20 have achieved Consensus All-American status. Following the 1961 contest, Colgate terminated the series, in order to focus on playing smaller, peer institutions. Two years later though, the NFL and AFL merged, and became the NFL as we know it today split into two conferences: the NFC and AFC. [citation needed] From 1922 to 1940 Syracuse held a 10-4-4 advantage over the Nittany Lions, before Penn State would win 8 straight from 1941 to 1949. A wide receiving legend, Harrison, played 13 seasons in the NFL, spending all of his career at the Colts. [89] In 2015, after they started the season 30, the Orange collapsed, losing 8 of their final 9 games to finish the season 48,[90] and on November 23, 2015, it was announced that Shafer would be fired after the last game of the 2015 campaign. After all this time, the Syracuse football team is headed back to the postseason! In 2004, the Eagles' last year in the Big East, the Orange pulled off a surprising upset that kept the Eagles from going to their first BCS game. Draft. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Pages in category "Syracuse Orange football players" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 297 total. In 2010, the rivalry was renewed again after a 23-year absence, with Syracuse recording a 427 victory. Jim Brown also earned a spot in the Lacrosse Hall of Fame, giving him a rare triple crown of sorts. The disease was incurable and Davis died at age 23 at Cleveland Lakeside Hospital on May 18, 1963. Played. In much of the '80s and '90s, Syracuse and West Virginia made for one of the Big East's best head-to-head match-ups on a yearly basis. Despite the racial issues, Davis became the first black athlete to be awarded the Heisman Trophy (the highest individual honor in collegiate football) and he also won the Walter Camp Memorial Trophy following his 1961 season at Syracuse University. AP file photos Dick Stockton '64 NFL. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Often, these games have had a bearing on which collegiate program was the best in the East. Syracuse can claim one of the best alumni classes in NFL history with multiple players in Canton. Newman Lowrance), 2002 NFL Draft, first round, Indianapolis Colts -- Freeney played 11 seasons for the Colts (2002-2012) before agreeing to join the San Diego Chargers in 2013. Your Favorites will also appear in your custom dropdown. From 1915 to 1927, Syracuse achieved a remarkable home record of 61-10-6. A motion picture biography, The Express: The Ernie Davis Story, directed by Gary Fleder and based on the non-fiction book The Elmira Express: the Story of Ernie Davis by Robert C. Gallagher, began production in April 2007[115] and was released on October 10, 2008. Rob Brown plays Davis, with Dennis Quaid portraying Davis' Syracuse University coach, Ben Schwartzwalder. The Panthers and Orange were both Eastern football independents for most of their history but have shared the same football conference since 1991 when the Big East Football Conference was formed from Eastern football independents. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'orangefizz_net-medrectangle-4','ezslot_2',148,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-medrectangle-4-0');Widely regarded as one of the best quarterbacks ever to play for the Eagles, McNabb spent 12 seasons in the NFL, 11 of those in Philadelphia. Later in 1963, when Elmira chose February 3 to celebrate Davis' achievements, Kennedy sent a telegram, reading: Seldom has an athlete been more deserving of such a tribute. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:17AM. [102], Syracuse has been independent and affiliated with two conferences. With the construction of "state-of-the-art" Archbold Stadium in 1907, Syracuse rose to national prominence under College Football Hall of Fame coach Frank "Buck" O'Neill. is an 01 Syracuse graduate from the Newhouse School with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Do you have a blog? The Syracuse Orange football team represents Syracuse University in the sport of American football. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He led the country in all-purpose yardage, averaging 199 yards per game in 1965.[116]. Without further adieu, lets get this list started. 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