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National Football Foundation Honors Don McPherson ’87 With 2020 Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award
Former Syracuse Football All-American Don McPherson ’87, a College Football Hall of Fame inductee and long-time advocate for the prevention of gender-based violence, has received the 2020 National Football Foundation (NFF) Outstanding Contribution to Amateur Football Award. The award recognizes…
“New calls for American football team Redskins to rename.”
Patrick Walsh, an Associate Professor of Sport Management in Falk College, was interviewed by the Financial Times for the story, “New calls for American football team Redskins to rename.” Professor Walsh is an expert on brand management practices of sport…
A&S advisor, Syracuse Football Star Scott Freeney ’97 Helps Students Win in the Classroom
Hannah, a first-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), can’t decide on a major. Sitting across from her advisor in a cozy, book-lined office in the Hall of Languages, the 19-year-old admits she’s at a crossroads. “I’m good…
Hard Habit to Break: Core Football Fans May Say #ImWithKap But Will Continue To Watch
Musical celebrities like Common, Cardi B and Rihanna have a made a point of showing public support for former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick. He’s been out of the NFL since 2017, following his protests of racial injustice by taking a…
Sam Sampere Talks Football Physics
Before Super Bowl LII, Sam Sampere, an Instructional Lab Manager in the Physics’ Department, discussed the science and physics behind the game with News Chanel 9. He joined the Bridge Street team to talk about all facets of the game,…
Students Raise Funds for Hurricane Victims Prior to SU-Wake Forest Football Game
Friends, families and students at Syracuse University who have been affected by devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria will be doing their part to assist storm victims. A hurricane relief effort will take place Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Carrier Dome…
Tony Romo’s Big Move: A Good Idea?
This offseason, former Dallas quarterback Tony Romo moved on from the field to take a job in the broadcast booth. His work has been met with praise from many across the sporting world but was this a smart move for…
Football Is In Full Force, But Will It Last?
Football has long been the favorite sport of millions of Americans, making the NFL a thriving business across the board. However, as new issues come to light, Falk Professor Rick Burton says that there may be tough times ahead for…
Brand experts warn Raiders about dangers of knock-off Vegas gear
The Raiders will soon relocate to Las Vegas, but until they do, they’ll continue to be known as the Oakland Raiders.It could be three years before the move is finalized and the Raiders play their first regular-season game in Las…