Conference Big East Conference Head coach Greg Robinson Defensive coordinator Derrick Jackson | 2008 record 3–9 (1–6 Big East) Offensive coordinator Mitch Browning | |
Home stadium Carrier Dome
(Capacity: 49,262, FieldTurf) | ||
The 2008 Syracuse Orange football team represented Syracuse University during the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Orange were coached by Greg Robinson and played their home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York.
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Before the season
The Orange lost its leading receiving from the 2007 season, Mike Williams. Williams was suspended from the team due to academic reasons. The most recent report says that Williams is not enrolled in classes for the fall semester.[1] Williams led the team with 60 catches for 837 yards in 2007. He finished the season on a school-record streak of nine games with a touchdown reception. That mark stands nine short of Larry Fitzgerald's record of 18 consecutive games.
Syracuse's number two receiver, Taj Smith, declared himself eligible for the NFL Draft. Smith was not drafted, but did sign as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers. Smith recorded 44 catches for 822 yards in 2007.
Recruiting
Syracuse landed the nation's No. 50 recruiting class, which featured three 4-star recruits and five 3-star recruits. The class was headlined by Churchville, NY tailback Averin Collier, Syracuse, NY receiver Marcus Sales and New Berlin defensive end Romale Tucker.
In addition, All State local talent Nick Robinson was recruited in 2011. Nick was the NYS All Upstate Player of the Year and two-year All New York State lineman from Syracuse suburb, Baldwinsville.
Coaching staff
Offense
Note: These lists are not complete. Only the leaders are included.
Receiving
Note: This is not a complete list.
Defensive Leaders
Note: This list includes only defensive leaders. Click [2] for a complete list.