Syracuse has to regroup again after loss
By JOHN KEKIS, AP Sports Writer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - A new offense and signs of a stronger running attack equaled the same old story for the Syracuse Orange — another lost season-opener.
And yet despite Syracuse's 30-10 loss at Northwestern on Saturday, his fourth season-opening setback in four years as head coach, Greg Robinson didn't deviate from his customary soliloquy, which is very polished considering his record at Syracuse stands at 7-29.
"As a whole, I truly believe in so many ways this team can improve, and in a hurry," Robinson said Tuesday. "This is an opportunity for us to clean this up and get better."
A year after posting some unfathomable numbers (in 2007, the school that produced Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Larry Csonka managed an embarrassing 2 yards per carry and just 753 yards rushing in all while opponents ran for 2,494 yards), the Orange running attack appears headed back in the right direction. With a rotation of Curtis Brinkley, De
Bills Youboty finally shows promise in 3rd season
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Ashton Youboty is keenly aware he passed the first big test of his young career by winning the Buffalo Bills' third cornerback spo
Bills Murphy ready to return from shoulder injury
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) - Buffalo Bills reserve tackle Matt Murphy expects to be cleared to resume practicing next week after electing not to have season-en
Orange coach likes the unknown of opener
By JOHN KEKIS, AP Sports Writer
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) - Set to begin his fourth year at Syracuse, head coach Greg Robinson says he likes the mystery that always surrounds the season opener.
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Favre wants to play in Jets' last preseason game
By DENNIS WASZAK Jr., AP Sports Writer
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) - Brett Favre has never worried about getting injured, and he's not about to start.
The veteran quarterback wants
Pyro leads field in Saratoga's $1M Travers Stakes
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown isn't around, yet other notable 3-year-olds are taking a shot at the 139th Travers Stakes at Saratoga.
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