QB Donovan McNabb Don McPherson authored the best single season for a quarterback, finising second in Heisman voting for. Top 10 returning players at Syracuse feature RB Sean "Track Speed" Tucker. [109], Jim Brown was an All Pro and a Pro Bowl invitee every season he was in the league, was recognized as the AP NFL Most Valuable Player three times, and won an NFL championship with the Browns in 1964. [63] Robinson's Orange improved to 48 in 2006[64] but fell to 210 in 2007. For a program not known for its cornerbacks, Abrams is a runaway winner as a two-time All-American whoowns the school record for pass breakups in a season (24) and career (55). 1889. Included in these games are 10 combined appearances in the "New Year's Six" bowl games (the Rose, Sugar, Cotton, Orange, Fiesta and Peach) and 1 Bowl Championship Series (BCS) game appearances. [14] Syracuse made its first bowl appearance in the 1953 Orange Bowl,[15] followed by appearances in the 1957 Cotton Bowl[16] and the 1959 Orange Bowl. He would also later be inducted in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992, only the second tight end in NFL history to do so at that time, according to Cuse.com. Mackey played for Syracuse Football from 1960-1962. The Syracuse Orange are led by their RB Sean Tucker as he headlines the group of top 10 returning players ahead of the 2022 season. While playing an intramural football game, an assistant football coach noticed his talent and asked him to join the football team. [70] Robinson's .213 winning percentage on the field is the worst for a non-interim coach in school history. His only appearance at Cleveland Stadium came at a pre-season game on August 18,[2] in which he ran onto the field as a spotlight followed him. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Childhood & Early Life. Since 1954, 11 players have worn the number and three of the most famous #44s Jim Brown, Ernie Davis, and Floyd Little are in the College Football Hall of Fame. Syracuse played its first football game on November 23, 1889,[8][9] and achieved its first success in the 1890s and 1900s. [120] The Eagles and the Orange began playing an annual game in 1961. For many years, Syracuse's main football rivals were the nearby Colgate Red Raiders. But Bulluck has spent more years in the NFL than any other linebacker to come out of Syracuse despite starting his college career at safety. Pro Football Network strives to . Syracuse University officially retired #44 on Saturday, November 12, 2005. [159] The renovation of both phases, estimated to cost $165 million, is expected to be completed in 2024. To give you an idea, this was around the time Ernie Davis played (1959-1961), who will later be on this list. As mentioned previously, Mackeys number No. Your homepage will customize based on your selections. During his first three seasons (194951) and in 1958, he also experimented with an all orange look to camouflage the football. Then, during the 11-year stretch from 1958 to 1968, the team in Orange won 47 and lost only 6 games played at Archbold Stadium.[154]. He was the defining player on the last great Syracuse team in 2001, when he was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year and recorded 17.5 sacks. One of those running backs is even considered among the best to ever run the football: Jim Brown. Your high standards of performance on the field and off the field, reflect the finest qualities of competition, sportsmanship and citizenship. He led the league in rushing yards in eight out of his nine seasons, and by the time he retired, he had shattered most major rushing records. 4. Another statue of Davis stands on the campus of Syracuse University, near the steps of Hendricks Chapel and the Quad where pre-game pep rallies are held. 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. The following is a list of players that attended Syracuse who were drafted in the NFL Draft from 1960-present. In total, there are nine athletes on our entire list who have had their jersey/number retired by SU, some having the same number: No. [14] Selected by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in December 1961,[15] he was then almost immediately traded to the Cleveland Browns. In this series so far we have already talked about the likes of Vic Hanson, Walter Reyes, Jim Nance, Chandler Jones, Gary Anderson, Qadry Ismail, and so many others. Syracuse Football: Is Dwight Freeney Coming Back For One More Run? 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. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Jim Brown played at SU from 1954 to 1956. It honored the best players of the first 100 years of the National Football League (NFL). [93] Babers brought with him an exciting, up-tempo offense he employed both as a head coach and as an assistant coach. He is the reason No. During this time, Eastern Championships were named by independent third-party selectors and awarded of various trophies. [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. McNabb led the Orange to two major bowls -- the Fiesta and Orange -- in back-to-back seasons and two outright Big East titles. 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. Redskins founder and owner George Preston Marshall was an avowed racist who kept the Redskins entirely white long after the other teams had integrated. This contributed to Modell's decision to replace Brown before the 1963 season. . His commemorative statue now stands in front of the school named in his honor, Ernie Davis Academy. Jim Boeheim has been short with his answers in postgame pressers before. Football career [ edit] Born in Montreal, Quebec, Kane played college football at Syracuse University . The nation has bestowed upon you its highest awards for your athletic achievements. The color was selected after a vote by students, alumni, faculty, and trustees, who noted it was a strong, bright color not claimed by any other school. Syracuse Football has always been known for their running backs. 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. [116], The Syracuse University Marching Band (SUMB), also known as the "Pride of the Orange", is the collegiate marching band of Syracuse University. Discrimination was prevalent in the American South and during Davis' Cotton Bowl visit to host city Dallas, Texas. His 229-tackle season in 1979 will likely never be broken, and though he never garnered more than All-American honorable mention recognition, he was named to the university's all-century team. [121] Aside from Holy Cross, no team has played Boston College more than Syracuse. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onSyracuse Orange and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Orange was adopted as the school color and Syracuse athletic teams are henceforth known as "Orange" or "Orangemen". Floyd Little retired as the NFL's 7th all-time leading rusher with 6,323 yards. (Associated Press), 1990 NFL Draft, fifth round, Cleveland Browns -- Burnett played six seasons for the Browns (1990-95), six seasons for the Baltimore Ravens (1996-2001) and two seasons for the Miami Dolphins (2002-03). Following the 1961 contest, Colgate terminated the series, in order to focus on playing smaller, peer institutions. A different account of the banquet is given by John Brown. [29] Maloney's tenure at Syracuse was marked by inconsistency. 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[25] and was released on October 10, 2008. The history of No. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'orangefizz_net-medrectangle-3','ezslot_6',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-medrectangle-3-0');He isnt as well-known as some other players, but Burnett played 14 seasons in the NFL as a defensive end. Did you love the list? Of the 10 athletes remaining, seven have had their jersey or number retired by Syracuse Football. (Photo: USA TODAY Sports) Syracuse legend Jim Brown was named the best college football player of all time by ESPN Monday night during halftime of the National Championship game between LSU and . While attending Syracuse, Davis was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity, a nationally recognized Jewish fraternity. However, at the end of each year, they agreed to play in an AFL-NFL Championship, named the Super Bowl, pitting the best team from each league against each other. He played as a fullback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) from 1957 through 1965. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He finished 5th in the Heisman Trophy voting and set school records for highest season rush average (6.2), most rushing touchdowns in a single game (6), and an NCAA single-game record of 43 points. [83] On January 7, 2013, Marrone left Syracuse, accepting the head-coaching position of the NFL's Buffalo Bills. In that era, when games were played in Southern segregation states, African-American players from Northern schools were banned from the field. seven members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 2010 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 2008 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 1987 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 1981 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 1992 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a 1971 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 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. Davis went to Johns Hopkins in Baltimore when he was dyingthree months after being diagnosedand, through chemical treatments, experienced a four- to five-month remission. 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. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. 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. [28], Michigan assistant coach Frank Maloney was hired as Schwartzwalder's replacement. Designed to resemble the Roman Coliseum and to never become outdated, Archbold Stadium was a trademark of Syracuse Orange football. The 5-10, 209-pounder stepped in as a true freshman and had a strong year with 626 yards and four scores on a painful 1-10 team. Football. Since 1967, the Nittany Lions have dominated winning 24 of 27 match-ups including 16 straight from 1971 to 1986. Oh, to think how much Brian Ward would love a talent like Freeney to get after the quarterback in his Tampa-2 system. [74] Reportedly, alumni such as Tim Green and Floyd Little wanted Marrone from the moment the previous coach Greg Robinson was fired, and when interviewed by Green, Marrone was found to have kept a folder of current high-school players in the Syracuse area to get a head start in recruiting. 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. The Fizz is owned, edited and operated by Damon Amendolara. [99] Syracuse finished 48 for the second consecutive year. Davis was a member of The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. National Intercollegiate All-American Football Players Honor. Without further adieu, lets get this list started. 44 will never be forgotten, as some of Syracuse' best rushers of all-time have donned it. Honorable mention: Art Monk, Qadry Ismail, Rob Moore. Davis was the number-one pick in the 1962 NFL Draft on December 4, 1961. [45] The team also captured or shared three Big East football championships during this period. Here's your chance to build your own all-time Syracuse football team, selecting one player for each position on the field. [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. 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. Mackey would retire from the NFL in 1972 after being named an All-Pro three times and be selected to the Pro Bowl five times. (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). That's what we set out to do, and, naturally, it makes for some tough decisions. 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. There will be 10 quarterbacks, 12 running backs, 10 wide receivers, 5 tight ends, 7 tackles, 7 guards, 4 centers, 7 defensive ends, 7 defensive tackles, 6 outside linebackers, 6 middle/inside linebackers, 7 cornerbacks, 6 safeties, 2 kickers, 2 punters, 2 kick/punt returners, and 10 coaches. Often, these games have had a bearing on which collegiate program was the best in the East. He finished 5th in Heisman Trophy voting in both 1965 and 1966. Ernest Davis (December 14, 1939 May 18, 1963) was an American football player who won the Heisman Trophy in 1961 and was its first African-American recipient. In 2015, Syracuse vacated all of its wins from 2005 and 2006 due to ineligible players, dropping Robinson's "official" winning percentage to .119. Prominent players of the period included Donovan McNabb, Marvin Harrison, Dwight Freeney, Keith Bulluck, Rob Moore, Donovin Darius, Qadry Ismail, Kevin Johnson, Rob Konrad, Tebucky Jones, and Marvin Graves. He won a Super Bowl in 2006 with the Colts and would go on to be a three-time First-Team All-Pro, and was in seven Pro Bowls.. The schools have played each other a total of 67 times, with the series tied at 31-31-5. Now that we have finally reached the Top 10 of our list, this is where we meet the cream of the top: the best of the best, and next up is John Mackey. Another statue of Davis stands on the campus of Syracuse University, near the steps of Hendricks Chapel and the Shaw Quad where pre-game pep rallies are held. The Colts would go on to win Super Bowl V, 16-13, according to Pro Football Reference.com. Jim Collins played during the Frank Maloney era, when on-field success wasn't all that prevalent. Check out the top current NFL players from Syracuse. Jim Brown, a behemoth of an athlete, is often considered the greatest running back to ever play. Among those selections, 20 have achieved Consensus All-American status. Syracuse finished the season a disappointing 39. [54][55] Although they won a share of the Big East title in 2004 and competed in the Champs Sports Bowl,[56] the teams from 2002 to 2004 were considered mediocre by Syracuse standards. 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. By the late 1950s, Syracuse had established itself as a major power in Eastern college football, and the games became increasingly one-sided. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Join our linker program. However, Davis' dream of pairing with Jim Brown took a tragic turn when Davis was diagnosed with leukemia. Syracuse Beats Boston College to Continue Roller Coaster Season, Syracuses Most Fun Players to Watch in the Last 10 Years. (National Football League), 1980 NFL Draft, first round, Washington Redskins -- Monk played 14 seasons for the Redskins (1980-1993), one season for the New York Jets (1994) and one season for the Philadelphia Eagles (1995). The dedication took place at the Syracuse vs. West Virginia game October 10, 2009. Syracuse Football has had some amazing athletes come through its program since 1889. [62] The squad lost its final eight games of the season. He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in the fall of 1979. Check out all the best photos from Super Bowl LVII! [125] The trophy weighs 55 pounds and was sculpted by Syracuse player Jim Ridlon. Jim Brown, RB, Cleveland Browns Arguably the greatest athlete to ever live, Jim Brown was a star in both football and lacrosse at Syracuse. The Orange battled for victory inside the walls of Archbold Stadium from 1907 until 1978. Ernie Davischampionships, awards, and honors. It is the largest domed stadium of any college campus and the largest domed stadium in the Northeastern United States. Students and locals alike flock to The Dome to enjoy the games. Ernie was born on December 14th, 1939 as Ernest R. Davis in New Salem, Pennsylvania. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Therefore, Syracuse University decided to build a new stadium on the site of Archbold, which, appropriately for Syracuse's often cold weather, was to have a domed Teflon-coated, fiberglass inflatable roof. [106][107] Dino Babers became the most recent head coach in 2016. Following the NCAA's I-A/I-AA split in 1978, the rivalry was intermittently renewed in the 1980s, with Syracuse comfortably winning all three games played in the decade. [39] Instead, the team faced Southeastern Conference champion Auburn University in the Sugar Bowl. Whether you are into NFL betting or youre a big college or NFL fan, you are sure to have heard a few of these names. Is he the best running back in school history though? In his final season with the Orangemen in 1962, he still had a decent season. Syracuse has had 11 players and 7 former coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame. ESPN unveiled college football's 150 greatest players of the first 150 years of history of college football. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports. He was a member of three Dolphins teams that advanced to the Super Bowl (including two that won and one that finished a season a perfect 17-0). But the complete body of work pushes Donovan McNabb ahead of the pack here. He was a member of two NFL championship teams with the Packers, a 10-time Pro Bowl selection and a 1981 inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Who's on yours? [53] This was followed by consecutive 66 seasons. He was a one-time Pro Bowl selection and a member of the Ravens team that won Super Bowl XXXV. Syracuse has had 2 undefeated seasons, 5 conference championships since 1991, and has produced a Heisman Trophy winner, over 60 first team All-Americans, 18 Academic All-Americans and over 240 NFL players. [71][72][73] Marrone was the first Syracuse alumnus to serve as head football coach since Reaves H. Baysinger in 1948. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. 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[10] following his 1961 senior-year season at Syracuse University. [52] Thus, Syracuse remained in the Big East. Syracuse has a history of producing incredible football players. He led the Eagles to Super Bowl XXXIX and was a six-time Pro Bowl selection. Add your favorites if theyre not all on this list of Syracuse University football players who have played as running back. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), 1967 NFL Draft, first round, Denver Broncos -- Little played nine seasons for the Broncos (1967-1975). [157] The high-profile renovation project by Geiger Engineers - the same firm that was the structural engineer for the original stadium, was named a winner of NCSEA's 2021 Excellence in Structural Engineering Award for Forensic/Renovation/Retrofit/Rehabilitation Structures.[158]. 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