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In print and online. Post Standard Media - Discover the advantage. 24/7 classified Place ads syracuse.com/placead • For Sale • Pets • Autos • Help Wanted • Real Estate • Garage, Yard & Estate Sales • All Others WEST VIRGINIA (3-1, 1-0) AT SYRACUSE (2-3, 0-1) • NOON, SATURDAY • CARRIER DOME • TWCS ORANGE INSIDER T he Syracuse University football team has fal- tered against so many of its longtime Big East rivals recently that the names — and the bad memories — start to blend together. Rutgers — 0-4. Pittsburgh — 0-4. West Virginia — 0-7. That’s right. Three teams that went 4-26 vs. Syracuse from 1992-2001 now own the Orange. They are 18-3 against Syracuse over the ensuing seven sea- sons. The most dominant has been the Mountaineers, who will visit the Carrier Dome at noon Saturday (Time Warner). “For myself, having not been here prior to last December, I never realized that until I started getting ready to play them,” SU coach Doug Marrone said. “To find out that we’ve lost to them for seven straight years hurts me like it hurts everyone else in this room or anyone else who is a Syracuse University fan.” Marrone knows the history of the rivalry, which began in 1945. He is aware of the close relationship between one of his mentors, former SU coach Dick MacPherson, and former WVU coach Don Nehlen. Marrone himself was part of the rivalry, playing offensive tackle for MacPherson after tak- ing a recruiting visit to Morgantown at Nehlen’s invitation. DAVE RAHME’S GAME PREVIEW Jeff Gentner / The Associated Press WEST VIRGINIA’S Noel Devine attempts to stay inbounds as coach Bill Stewart (left) looks on, Oct. 1 against Colorado in Morgantown, W.Va. Click the links below for more SU football coverage on » Videos » Photo galleries » Live game updates » Audio slideshows from Dave Rahme and photographer Frank Ordoñez of The Post-Standard » The Orange Football blog with The Post-Standard’s Donnie Webb » Bud Poliquin, The Post-Standard’s sports columnist » Orangecast , The Post-Standard’s SU sports podcast » Follow PSfootball on Twitter » Subscribe to the Orange Insider Click here to read the rest of Dave Rahme’s game preview on syracuse.com
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T he Syracuse University football team has fal-tered against so many of its longtime Big East rivals recently that the names — and the bad memories — start to blend together.
Rutgers — 0-4. Pittsburgh — 0-4. West Virginia — 0-7. That’s right. Three teams that went 4-26 vs. Syracuse from 1992-2001 now own the Orange. They are 18-3 against Syracuse over the ensuing seven sea-sons. The most dominant has been the Mountaineers, who will visit the Carrier Dome at noon Saturday (Time Warner).
“For myself, having not been here prior to last December, I never realized that until I started getting ready to play them,” SU coach Doug Marrone said. “To find out that we’ve lost to them for seven straight years hurts me like it hurts everyone else in this room or anyone else who is a Syracuse University fan.”
Marrone knows the history of the rivalry, which began in 1945. He is aware of the close relationship between one of his mentors, former SU coach Dick MacPherson, and former WVU coach Don Nehlen. Marrone himself was part of the rivalry, playing
offensive tackle for MacPherson after tak-ing a recruiting visit to Morgantown at
Nehlen’s invitation.
DAVERAHME’SGAMEPREVIEW
Jeff Gentner / the associated Press
West Virginia’s Noel Devine attempts to stay inbounds as coach Bill Stewart (left) looks on, Oct. 1 against Colorado in Morgantown, W.Va.
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2009TEAM STATISTICS
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WVU SU avg. points/game 33.2 25.0turnovers 14 14Fumbles lost 8 5Interceptions thrown 6 9
First downs 89 94Rushing 44 29Passing 41 56Penalty 4 9
3rd-down conv. % 55.1 30.04th-down conv. % 0.0 50.0avg. yPg 465.2 331.4Offensive plays 269 322Average gain 6.9 5.1
rushing yPg 208.5 94.0Rushes 152 156Average gain 5.5 3.0
Passing yPg 256.8 237.4Comp/attempts 79/117 107/166Avg. gain/attempt 8.8 7.2
sacks 11 12Penalties 27 31Punts/avg. yards 12/48.2 24/42.3 Punts blocked 0 0 Punt returns/avg. 8/9.8 7/5.7Kickoff returns/avg. 19/21.1 25/23.4
Passing Comp. Att. YPG Int. Paulus 103 160 231.4 9Nassib 4 5 10.0 0
Rushing No. Yds. Lg. Carter 88 327 16Bailey 27 136 18Receiving No. Yds. Lg. Williams 41 623 66Davis 12 135 24Bailey 11 74 16Lemon 11 61 19Carter 8 58 19Field goals Made Att. Lg. Lichtenstein 9 10 43Punting No. Avg. Lg. Long 23 43.2 59Kickoff returns No. Avg. Lg. M. Jones 24 24.3 79Punt returns No. Avg. Lg. Davis 5 5.6 14Tackles Solo Ast. Total Smith 30 17 47Suter 25 13 38Holmes 21 10 31Hogue 14 14 28N. Scott 16 3 19K. Scott 14 3 17
HOWTHEY STACKUP
Running backsNoel Devine leads the league in rushing (540 yards) and is one of the game’s most dynamic runners. SU backs are solid.
Receivers Each team has a star — WVU’s Jock Sanders and SU’s Mike Williams — but Williams (41 catches) has burned brighter lately.
Offensive line WVU’s line does much better at run-blocking and has allowed only six sacks in four games. SU’s unit is improving very slowly.
Defensive line Totally different schemes, but each team’s front is active and aggressive, especially against the run. Art Jones gives SU edge.
Linebackers Reed Williams’ return from 2008 injury is huge for WVU; he is heart and soul of D. SU linebackers have been a pleasant surprise.
Quarterbacks SU’s Greg Paulus has more yardage but nearly twice as many picks, and WVU’s Jarrett Brown is also a threat to run (201 yards).
Secondary SU’s secondary has allowed 13 TD passes in five games. WVU’s bunch is only average but is still more effective than that.
Special teams Each team has been outstanding in the kicking/punting department. SU gets the edge on kick returns, WVU on punt returns.
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51 andrew LewisSr. 6-3, 273
41 ryan gillumJr. 5-11, 216
25 Derrell smith Jr. 6-1, 236
90 Jared Kimmel Sr. 6-6, 252
54 Mikhail MarinovichSo. 6-4, 234
35 Mike Holmes Jr. 5-11, 184
97 arthur JonesSr. 6-4, 293
32 Doug Hogue Jr. 6-2, 223
26 Kevyn scottSo. 5-11, 195
24 Max suter Sr. 6-0, 201
28 nico scott Jr. 5-10, 179
82 alric arnettSr. 6-2, 189
4 Wes LyonsSr. 6-8, 220
7 noel DevineJr. 5-8, 176
89 tyler Urban So. 6-5, 244
66 selvish CapersSr. 6-5, 298
64 Don BarclaySo. 6-4, 291
74 Joe MadsonFr. 6-4, 291
61 eric Jobe Jr. 6-4, 289
77 Josh JenkinsFr. 6-3, 290
16 Jarrett BrownSr. 6-4, 223
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12 nate sowersSr. 6-1, 211
11 sidney glover Jr. 5-11, 204
31 Pat Lazear Jr. 6-0, 231
47 reed WilliamsSr. 6-1, 232
90 Chris neildJr. 6-2, 298
30 J.t. thomas Jr. 6-2, 225
8 Keith tandy So. 5-10, 195
93 scooter Berry Jr. 6-1, 294
24 eain smithFr. 6-0, 190
22 Brandon Hogan Jr. 5-10, 188
97 Julian Miller So. 6-4, 251
1 Mike Williams Jr. 6-2, 211
74 nick spellerSo. 6-5, 299
2 greg Paulus Sr. 6-1, 195
3 Delone CarterJr. 5-10, 215
70 ryan Bartholomew Jr. 6-3, 288
60 Jim McKenzieJr. 6-4, 284
73 Jonathan MeldrumJr. 6-5, 314
85 Mike OwenSr. 6-4, 255
5 Marcus salesSo. 6-0, 177
15 alec LemonFr. 6-1, 193
77 tucker BaumbachJr. 6-5, 317
2009TEAMROSTERS
1 Mike Williams WR
2 Greg Paulus QB
3 Delone Carter RB
4 Cameron Dantley QB
5 Marcus Sales WR
6 Da’Mon Merkerson WR
7 Donte Davis WR
8 Cody Catalina TE
9 Andrew Robinson TE
10 Dorian Graham FS
11 Lavar Lobdell WR
12 Ryan Nassib QB
13 Phillip Thomas SS
14 Grant Mayes CB
15 Alec Lemon WR
16 James Jarrett QB
17 Charley Loeb QB
18 John Mark Henderson CB
19 Ryan Lichtenstein K
20 Randy McKinnon SS
22 Torian Phillips WR
24 Max Suter SS
25 Derrell Smith LB
26 Kevyn Scott CB
27 Averin Collier RB
28 Nico Scott CB
29 Antwon Bailey RB
30 Rishard Anderson FS
32 Doug Hogue LB
33 Dan Vaughan LB
34 Earl Carter Jr. LB
35 Michael Holmes FS
36 George Mayes CB
37 Mike Jones RB
38 Ryan Ahern FS
39 Lonnie Johnson DB
40 Jake Smith K
41 Ryan Gillum LB
43 Shamarko Thomas CB
46 Robert Nieves FB
47 Rob Long P
48 Carl Cutler TE
49 Adam Harris LB
51 Andrew Lewis DT
52 Ollie Haney NT
53 Chad Battles DE
54 Mikhail Marinovich DE
55 Anthony Perkins DT
56 Cory Boatman DT
57 Maximilian Leo LS
58 Mike Stenclik LB
60 Jim McKenzie C
62 Andrew Phillips OT
66 Andrew Tiller OT
68 Justin Pugh OG
70 Ryan Bartholomew OG
71 Adam Rosner OG
72 Nick Lepak C
73 Jonathan Meldrum OT
74 Nick Speller OT
75 Zack Chibane C
76 Ian Allport OT
77 Tucker Baumbach OT
78 Josh White OT
79 Dalton Phillips LS
80 Nick Provo TE
81 Cody Morgan WR
82 Van Chew WR
83 Ollie Taylor WR
84 Michael Acchione WR
85 Mike Owen TE
86 David Stevens LB
89 Thomas Trendowski TE
90 Jared Kimmel DE
91 Brandon Sharpe DE
92 Shane Kimmel LB
93 Jarel Lowery NT
94 Bud Tribbey DT
95 Torrey Ball DE
97 Arthur Jones NT
99 Chandler Jones DE
81 Cody Morgan WR
82 Van Chew WR
83 Ollie Taylor WR
84 Michael Acchione WR
85 Mike Owen TE
86 David Stevens TE
89 Thomas Trendowski TE
90 Jared Kimmel DE
91 Brandon Sharpe LB
92 Shane Kimmel LB
93 Jarel Lowery DT
94 Bud Tribbey DT
95 Torrey Ball DE
97 Arthur Jones DT
99 Chandler Jones DE
Syracuse
No. Name Pos. No. Name Pos.1 Tavon Austin RB 2 Logan Heastie WR 3 Eddie Davis DB 4 Wes Lyons WR 4 Jonathan Scott DB 6 Will Johnson FB/TE 6 Pat Miller DB 7 Noel Devine RB 8 Andrew Goldblaugh WR 8 Coley White QB 9 Brodrick Jenkins DB 9 Jock Sanders RB 10 Stedman Bailey WR 10 Guesly Dervil DB 10 Ian Loy QB 11 Sidney Glover DB 11 Ryan Nehlen WR 12 Geno Smith QB 12 Nate Sowers DB 12 J.D. Woods WR 13 Anthony Wood DB 14 Bradley Starks WR 15 Zach Hulce RB 15 Lawrence Smith DB 16 Jarrett Brown QB 17 Kent Richardson DB 17 Cameron Starke K 18 Brantwon Bowser DB 18 Josh DePasquale QB 19 Mike Poitier RB 20 Franchot Allen DB 22 Brandon Hogan DB 23 Benji Powers DB 23 Mark Rodgers RB 24 Eain Smith DB 25 Jack Crow WR 25 Keith Tandy DB 26 Carmen Connolly WR 27 Courtney Stuart DB 28 Darwin Cook DB 28 Robert Sands DB 29 Trippe Hale DB 29 Daquan Hargrett RB 29 Trent Lusk LS 30 Matt Lindamood FB/TE 30 J.T. Thomas LB 31 Pat Lazear LB 31 Jordan Roberts RB 32 Ryan Clarke FB 32 Terence Garvin DB 33 Maxwell Anderson FB 34 Shawne Alston RB 34 Da’von Marion DB 35 Derek Knight DB 36 Gregg Pugnetti P 37 Scott Kozlowski P 38 Trevor Mathews P 40 Tyler Bitancurt K 41 Nick Cadwell DB
41 Ricky Kovatch FB/TE 41 Taige Redman LB 43 Casey Vance LB 45 Anthony Leonard LB 45 Noel Roman FB/TE 45 Chris Snook FB/TE 46 DeMar Harmon DB 46 Josh Lider K/P 47 Reed Williams LB 48 Jeremy Kash H 49 Ovid Goulbourne LB 51 Josh Contraguerro LB 51 Donovan Miles LB 52 Najae Goode LB 53 Tyler Anderson LB 53 Bobby Weston FB/TE 55 Branko Busick LB 57 Zac Cooper LB 58 Zach Flynt LB 58 Levi Pardee OL 59 J.B. Lageman DE 59 Matt Timmerman OL 60 John Bassler OL 61 Eric Jobe OL 62 Dominik Davenport DL 63 Jeff Braun OL 63 Kerry Casto OL 64 Don Barclay OL 65 Chad Snodgrass OL 66 Selvish Capers OL 67 Jon Walko OL 69 Glenn Gress DL 70 Joe Rhein OL 71 Cole Bowers OL 73 Nick Kindler OL 74 Joseph Madsen OL 76 Pat Eger OL 76 Ryan Spiker OL 77 Josh Jenkins OL 77 Will Clarke DE 78 C.J. Huffman DL 79 Jordan Weingart OL 82 Alric Arnett WR 83 Payton Brooks WR 85 Scott Loving TE 86 Bryan Logsdon FB/TE 87 Cody Nutter LS 88 Tyler Rader FB/TE 88 Reggie Rembert WR 89 Tyler Urban FB/TE 90 Chris Neild DL 91 Chris Palmer DL 91 Jorge Wright DL 92 Larry Ford DE 93 Scooter Berry DL 94 Josh Taylor DL 96 Citrine Warren DE 97 Julian Miller DL 98 Curtis Feigt DL
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