Syracuse Orange From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For current information on this topic, see 2008 Syracuse Orange football team. For the basketball team, see 2008-09 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team. Syracuse Orange University Syracuse University Conference Big East NCAA Division I Athletics director Daryl Gross Location Syracuse, NY Varsity teams Football stadium Carrier Dome Basketball arena Carrier Dome Other arenas Manley Field House Mascot Otto the Orange Nickname Orange Fight song Down The Field Colors Orange and Blue Homepage SUAthletics.com The Syracuse Orange is the nickname used by the athletic teams of Syracuse University. The school is a member of NCAA Division I and the Big East Conference. The school's mascot is Otto the Orange. Teams were previously known (until 2004) as the "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen" and, originally, as the "Saltine Warriors." The men's basketball, football, men's lacrosse, and women's basketball teams play in the Carrier Dome. Other sports facilities are located at the nearby Manley Field House complex. Contents [hide] 1 Current sports programs 2 Important Firsts 3 Football 4 Men's basketball 5 Baseball 6 Men's lacrosse 7 Men's soccer 8 Notable coaches, past and present 9 Facilities 9.1 Carrier Dome 9.2 Manley Field House 9.3 Archbold Stadium 10 National Championships 11 Notable athletes 12 Nicknames, mascots, and colors 12.1 Mascot 12.1.1 Otto the Orange 13 References 14 External links [edit] Current sports programs Men's Basketball Cross Country Football Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Track & Field Women's Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey ice hockey (College Hockey America) Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball [edit] Important Firsts Rowing team founded: 1873 First recorded football game: 1884 vs. Medical College of Syracuse First intercollegiate football game: 1889 vs. University of Rochester First recorded basketball game: 1899 vs. Christian Association of Hamilton (Ontario) [edit] Football Main article: Syracuse Orange football The Syracuse Orange football program is a college football team that represents Syracuse University as a member of the Big East Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Doug Marrone, former offensive coordinator for the NFL's New Orleans Saints, is the head coach.[1] [edit] Men's basketball Main article: Syracuse Orange men's basketball The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball program of Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference. [edit] Baseball Syracuse fielded a team in baseball from 1870 through 1921, and again from 1923 to 1972, when the team was disbanded. The Orangemen appeared in the 1961 College World Series, and were eliminated by Oklahoma State. The 1961 team entered the College World Series in Omaha with a 16-3 record. In their first game they defeated Northern Colorado 12-5, but were defeated in their next game 12-9 by Oklahoma State. They then defeated Western Michigan 6-0, before being eliminated by eventual tournament runner-up Oklahoma State 8-0. The 1961 SU baseball team included two future major league pitchers, Dave Guisti and Billy Connors. The team also included four members of the 1959 NCAA championship football team: Dave Sarette, Billy Canon, Dick Easterly, and Bob Lelli. In the 1961 College World Series, Sarette was named to the all-tournament team as the third baseman. Syracuse played its home games on Lew Carr Field, named after the Orangemen's coach from 1910-1942. The field was situated behind Manley Field House, where the lacrosse practice fields are today. At the height of the sport's popularity, often more than 1,000 fans attended the games. During the cold winter months, the team practiced in an old barn adjacent to Manley. There was a batting cage made of nets and some artificial mounds for pitchers to throw batting practice, but not much else. The only heating was a big space heater inside. There was no way to work on fielding or baserunning, nor could the pitchers realistically throw live pitches to batters. Many students, alumni, citizens and other baseball enthusiasts in the area are in favor of an NCAA team being formed on campus. Even if the college did try to start a varsity NCAA team, the athletic budget is a difficult barrier to overcome. In a Sept. 12, 2006, story that appeared in The Daily Orange, Michael Wasylenko, current chairman of the Athletic Policy Board, said Title IX and Syracuse's athletic budget is still a major crutch. "If we added a men's sport, we'd have to get rid of a men's sport," Wasylenko said in the article. "And that's probably not a good idea." Steve Owens, the head baseball coach at neighboring LeMoyne College said in a March 2007 article of the The Daily Orange, "Without question, you could be successful in this part of the country," Owens said. "I know money is a big issue at a lot of places, but just talking about the game itself, I see no reason why baseball couldn't be a great fit at Syracuse." A club team was established in 1979 and has been successful in tournaments. The sport is currently played at the club level and the team is part of the National Club Baseball Association (NCBA). [edit] Men's lacrosse Main article: Syracuse Orange men's lacrosse Syracuse fields a Division I NCAA college lacrosse team. Syracuse played its first intercollegiate lacrosse game in 1916, and captured its first USILA championship in 1920. It would go on to win USILA championships in 1922, 1924, and 1925. In the modern NCAA era, Syracuse has won ten national championship title games, with one championship (1990) vacated due to rules infractions. The Orange's nine national championship titles are tied for the most of any team in NCAA Division I history. Most recently, Syracuse won the 2008 National Championship.[2] [edit] Men's soccer Main article: Syracuse Orange soccer Syracuse Orange is the NCAA college soccer (football) team for Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. They are a Division I team in the Big East Conference. [edit] Notable coaches, past and present Lou Andreas - Men's Basketball (1924-1950), Football (1922-1929) Jim Boeheim - Men's Basketball (1976-) Basketball Hall of Fame Roy

Danforth - Men's Basketball (1968-1976) John Desko - Men's Lacrosse (1999-) Thomas Keane - Track and Field (1906-1945) Dick MacPherson - Football (1981-1991) Frank "Buck" O'Neill - Football (1906-07, 1913-15, and 1917-19) College Football Hall of Fame Paul Pasqualoni - Football (1991-2004) Greg Robinson - Football (2005-2008) Ben Schwartzwalder - Football (1949-1973) College Football Hall of Fame Roy Simmons, Jr. - Men's Lacrosse (1970-1998) National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Roy Simmons, Sr. - Men's Lacrosse (1931-1969) National Lacrosse Hall of Fame James A. Ten Eyck - Rowing (1903-1938) [edit] Facilities [edit] Carrier Dome Built in 1980, the Carrier Dome is a 50,000-seat domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University. It is both the largest domed stadium on a college campus and the largest domed stadium in the Northeast. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. With regard to basketball, it holds another title, being the largest on-campus basketball arena, with a listed capacity of 33,000; but this limit has been exceeded several times. [edit] Manley Field House Built in 1962, this complex houses many of the offices of SU Athletics. It also contains the exercise facilities for athletes and the Field House itself seats 9,500, and hosts many of the games and competitions of SU teams. Adjacent to the complex there are a variety of fields used for softball, soccer, and field hockey. Manley was initially used as an indoor training facility for the football team, as well as a home court for men's basketball. Its seating capacity for basketball, at the time among the largest campus facilities in the Northeast, supported the rise to national prominence of the men's basketball program. The team shifted to the Carrier Dome after the 1980 season. In the final men's basketball game played at Manley, Georgetown University snapped the Orangemen's 57 game home winning streak. [edit] Archbold Stadium Thanks to a $600,000 gift by Syracuse University trustee and Standard Oil President, John D. Archbold, what was publicized as the “Greatest Athletic Arena in America” opened in 1907. Designed to resemble the Roman Coliseum and to never become outdated, Archbold Stadium became a trademark of Syracuse football. The stadium formed a massive oval, 670 feet (204 m) long and 475 feet (145 m) wide. It was 100 feet (30 m) longer and only 22 feet (7 m) thinner than the Carrier Dome, and more than 6 million Orangemen football fans passed through its gates. From 1907 until 1978, Archbold Stadium was the home of SU football. Archbold opened up with a bang when the Orange defeated Hobart 28–0. It went out in style 71 years later, with an improbable victory over second-ranked Navy 20–17. Syracuse posted a record of 265–112–50 at Archbold, and it housed many great teams. It was home of the 1915 squad, which was invited to play in the prestigious Rose Bowl and outscored its opponents 331 to 16. The 1959 team also called Archbold home en route to SU’s only National Championship. In 1978, SU fans said good-bye forever to the historic stadium. Archbold was demolished to make way for the new on-campus facility, the Carrier Dome, which opened in 1980.[3] [edit] National Championships 1908 - Rowing 1913 - Rowing 1916 - Rowing 1918 - Men's Basketball 1920 - Rowing 1920 - Men's Lacrosse 1922 - Men's Lacrosse 1924 - Men's Lacrosse 1925 - Men's Lacrosse 1926 - Men's Basketball 1951 - Men's Cross Country 1959 - Rowing (World Championship) 1959 - Football 1978 - Rowing 1983 - Men's Lacrosse 1988 - Men's Lacrosse 1989 - Men's Lacrosse 1990 - Men's Lacrosse* 1993 - Men's Lacrosse 1995 - Men's Lacrosse 2000 - Men's Lacrosse 2002 - Men's Lacrosse 2003 - Men's Basketball 2004 - Men's Lacrosse 2008 - Men's Lacrosse * After the 1990 championship, the NCAA Committee on Infractions determined that Paul Gait had played in the 1990 championship while ineligible. Under NCAA rules, Syracuse and Paul Gait’s records for that championship were vacated. The NCAA does not recognize Syracuse and Coach Roy Simmons Jr.’s 3-0 record, and Paul Gait’s 7 goals, 7 assists and his participation in that championship.[4] [edit] Notable athletes Joe Alexander (1916–1920) - College Football Hall of Fame Gary Anderson (1978–1981) - All American kicker, Second all time in NFL scoring Carmelo Anthony (2002–2003) - NCAA Basketball Tournament Most Outstanding Player, Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Bing (1963–1966) - Basketball Hall of Fame Jim Brown (1954–1957) - College Football Hall of Fame, National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame Jim Nance 1962–1965 All America wrestling, AFL All star Keith Bulluck (1996–1999) - All Pro linebacker Robin Butler Bright (1976–1980) - Three time All American in Swimming Matt Cappelli (2002–2006) - Rowing (sport). Holds record for shortest Division-1 athlete.[5] Derrick Coleman (1986-1990) - Silver Anniversary Big East Basketball Team, All time Big East rebounding leader, NBA Rookie of the Year Larry Csonka (1965–1967) - College Football Hall of Fame, Pro Football Hall of Fame Ernie Davis (1959–1961) - Heisman Trophy winner, College Football Hall of Fame Sherman Douglas (1986–1989) - Two time basketball All American, All time Big East assists leader, NBA Star Dwight Freeney (1998–2001) - 3 time NFL Pro Bowl selection, 3 time NFL All-Pro selection, Super Bowl Champion, Indianapolis Colts all-time sacks leader Gary Gait (1986–1989) - 2 time National Player of the Year, 2 time McLaughlin Award (Midfielder of the Year) winner, National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame Paul Gait (1986–1989) - National Lacrosse Hall of Fame, National Lacrosse League Hall of Fame Dave Giusti (1959–1961) - Major League Baseball All Star, Sporting News Reliever of the Year Marty Glickman (1936–1939) - Football All American, Olympic sprinter Marvin Graves (1990–1993) - All time school passing yards leader Tim Green (1982–1985) - College Football Hall of Fame Vic Hanson (1924–1927) - Basketball Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame Marvin Harrison (1992–1995) - All American, Six time All Pro wide receiver Jason Hart (1997–2000) - All Big East First Team Daryl Johnston (1985–1988) - Two time All Pro fullback Jim Konstanty (1937–1939) - 1950 National League MVP, Saves leader Brad Kotz (1982–1985) - National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Felisha Legette (1984–1989) - Big East Women's Silver Anniversary Basketball Team Floyd Little (1964–1966) - College Football Hall of Fame, All Pro Running back Ron Luciano (1957–1960) - Outstanding lineman, played professionally for the Detroit Lions, and Major League Baseball umpire John Mackey (1960-1962) - Pro Football Hall of Fame Julie McBride (2000–2004) - All time Syracuse women's basketball scoring and assist leader Donovan McNabb (1995–1998) - Big East Offensive Player of the Decade (football) Gerry McNamara (2002–2006) - Two time All Big East Basketball Team Don McPherson (1985–1988) - Heisman Trophy runner-up, Maxwell Award winner (College Football Player of the Year, College Football Hall of Fame Dave Meggyesy (1959–1963) - NFL linebacker for seven seasons; author of Out of Their League in 1970; retired NFLPA Western Regional Director Gene Mills (1977–1981) - National Wrestling Hall of Fame, 2 time NCAA Champion, 3 time World Cup Champion Martha Mogish (1978–1982) - Women's basketball star[6] Art Monk (1976–1979) - All American wide receiver, 3 time All Pro Joe Morris (1978-1981) - All time Syracuse rushing leader, 2 time Pro Bowl selection Lawrence Moten (1991–1995) - 3 times All Big East Basketball Team, All time Big East scoring leader Demetris Nichols (2003–2007) - Unanimous selection to All Big East Basketball Team Billy Owens (1988–1991) - Big East Men's Basketball Player of the Year, All American, NBA star Casey Powell (1995–1998) - 4 time All American, 2 time National Player of the Year (1997, 1998), Jack Turnbull Award (Attackmen of the Year) winner (1998) Mikey Powell (2001–2004) - 4 time All American, 2 time Tewaaraton Trophy winner (2002, 2004), National Player of

the Year (2004), 4 time Jack Turnbull Award (Attackmen of the Year) winner Ryan Powell (1997-2000) - 4 time All American, National Player of the Year (2000), Jack Turnbull Award (Attackmen of the Year) winner (2000) Jim Ringo (1950-1952) - Pro Football Hall of Fame Danny Schayes (1978-1981) - Academic All American, NBA star Rony Seikaly (1984-1988) - All American, Gold Medalist 1986 Basketball World Championships, NBA star, First ever draft pick of the Miami Heat Wilmeth Sidat-Singh (1935-1939) - Football and Basketball star, Pioneer of civil rights in college athletics Preston Shumpert (1998-2002) - Two-time All-Big East First Team selection Etan Thomas (1997-2000) - Twice Big East Defensive Player of the Year, Washington Wizards player David Tyree (1998-2002) - NFL Pro Bowl selection, Super Bowl Champion Hakim Warrick (2001-2005) - Big East Men's Basketball Player of the Year, Memphis Grizzlies player Dwayne "Pearl" Washington (1983-1986) - Silver Anniversary Big East Basketball Team See also Syracuse Men's Basketball All-Century Team [edit] Nicknames, mascots, and colors Logo version of Otto the OrangeOrange is the official school color, adopted as such in 1890. Prior to that time, the school's colors were rose pink and pea green. Orange, blue, and white are traditionally used for athletic uniforms.[7] The athletic nickname derives from the official color. Prior to 2004, the official nicknames of the athletic teams were the "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen." These former nicknames are still affectionately used by some fans. However, beginning with the 2004–2005 school year, the official nickname was changed to the "Orange." This revision is gender-neutral, concise, and reflects the basis of the nickname as being the school color.[8] Other nicknames over the years have included the "Hilltoppers," for the school's location on a hill, and the "Saltine Warriors," for a former mascot. [edit] Mascot In 1931, a Native American warrior known as the "Saltine Warrior"photo became the athletic mascot. The name derived from an article describing an archaeological dig on campus allegedly uncovering the artifacts of a Native American warrior.[9] The warrior was called the "Saltine Warrior" because of the abundant salt deposits in the Syracuse, New York area. The article was later revealed to be a hoax, but the mascot remained for next four decades. In the mid-1950s, the father of a Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brother owned a cheerleading camp. He made a Saltine Warrior costume for his son to wear at Syracuse football games.[10] Thus began a nearly forty-year tradition of Lambda Chi brothers serving as the University's mascot. In 1978, the Saltine Warrior was banned by the University as part of the national movement to eliminate Native American motifs, becoming one of the first colleges to do so. The mascot briefly morphed into a Roman warrior, but was eventually replaced unofficially in 1982 by a giant, cartoon-style Orange.[11] Up until 1990, the mascot was officially known on and off campus as "The Orange." But the secret tradition by the Lambda Chi Alpha brothers was to name each costume. Hence, the first Orange was dubbed "Clyde" (1982–1988), and the second called "Woody" (1988–1990), and these names were known only to the fraternity and cheerleading squad. However, when the University opened up the mascot traditions to the entire student body in 1990, a third costume was produced and a new name was needed. [edit] Otto the Orange Main article: Otto the Orange The cheerleaders and mascots were at a UCA Cheerleading Camp in Tennessee that summer, and narrowed the field down to two potential names—"Opie" and "Otto." Figuring the name "Opie" would lead to the inevitable rhyme with "dopey," they settled on "Otto." Later that fall, word got out that the cheerleaders were calling the latest mascot costume Otto, and the name stuck.[12][13] Otto the Orange was finally adopted by the University in 1995 as the University's official mascot, selected over a wolf and a lion also under consideration.[14] [edit] References ^ Webb, Donnie (2008-12-12). "Marrone hired as Syracuse's head football coach". http://blog.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2008/12/marrone_hired.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-12. ^ "Division I Men's Lacrosse History". NCAA. 2008. http://www.ncaa.com/history/m-lacrosse-d1.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-17. ^ (Source: SU Athletics) ^ http://www.ncaasports.com/lacrosse/mens/history ^ http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2004/04/16/Sports/Matt-Cappelli.Never.Let.Being.4Foot4.Get.In.His.Way-662670.shtml ^ http://www.syracusehalloffame.com/pages/inductees/2003/martha_mogish.html ^ Syracuse University website ^ Dartmouth Review article ^ Syracuse University website ^ Syracuse University website ^ Syracuse University website ^ http://www.suathletics.com/Sports/gen/2001/mascot.asp ^ http://media.www.dailyorange.com/media/storage/paper522/news/2007/04/02/Opinion/Letter.To.The.Editor.otto.The.Orange.Coined.In.1992-2816913.shtml ^ Syracuse University website [edit] External links Syracuse Athletics Official Site Syracuse NCAA Tournament History from ESPN.com Syracuse Football Page from College Football Data Warehouse All Time Bowl History Football All Century Team Orange Plus Hall of Fame (Women's Athletics) Facilities listing OrangeHoops: History of Syracuse Basketball Coverage of the Orange on CitrusTV [show]v • d • eSyracuse University Academics School of Architecture • Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs • School of Information Studies • College of Law • Martin J. 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