QB Perry Patterson (PHOTO - Syracuse University Athletics)

2005 Statistics
Coach: Greg Robinson
1-10, 1 year
2005 Record: 1-10
WEST VIRGINIA LOST 7-15
BUFFALO WON 31-0
VIRGINIA LOST 24-27
at Florida State LOST 14-38
at Connecticut LOST 7-26
RUTGERS LOST 9-31
at Pittsburgh LOST 17-34
CINCINNATI LOST 16-22
SOUTH FLORIDA LOST 0-27
at Notre Dame LOST 10-34
at Louisville LOST 17-41
 


2005 Final Rankings
AP-UR, Coaches-UR, BCS-UR
Projected Record: 4-8
DB Tanard Jackson (PHOTO - Syracuse University Athletics)
SYRACUSE
*POWER RATINGS
Offense
Defense
QB - 3 DL - 2
RB - 2 LB - 2.5
WR - 3 DB - 3
OL - 2.5 ..
RETURNING LEADERS

Passing: Perry Patterson, 273-130-11, 1504 yds., 6 TD

Rushing: Kareem Jones, 42 att., 108 yds., 0 TD

Receiving: Tim Lane, 27 rec., 341 yds., 1 TD

Scoring: John Barker, 8-12 FG, 0-0 PAT, 24 pts.

Punting: Brendan Carney, 82 punts, 42.6 avg.

Kicking: John Barker, 8-12 FG, 0-0 PAT, 24 pts.

Tackles: Kelvin Smith, 84 tot., 49 solo

Sacks: Kelvin Smith, 2 sacks

Interceptions: Dowayne Davis, 2 for 37 yds.

Kickoff returns: Kareem Jones, 17 ret., 23.4 avg., 0 TD

Punt returns: Bruce Williams, 9 ret., 9.7 avg., 0 TD

 
  SYRACUSE
OFFENSE - 6
----RETURNING STARTERS----
DEFENSE - 4
KEY LOSSES
OFFENSE: Damien Rhodes-TB, Kurt Falke-OT, Steve Franklin-OG, Quinn Ojinnaka-OT, Joe Kowalewski-TE
DEFENSE: James Wyche-DE, Kader Drame-DT, Ryan LaCasse-DE, Kellen Pruitt-LB, Tommy Harris-LB, Steve Gregory-CB, Anthony Smith-FS
2006 OFFENSE

BEST PLAYER: QB Paul Patterson

TOP NEWCOMER: WR Taj Smith

STRENGTH: Senior leadership at QB with Paul Patterson; quality depth at WR

CONCERN: An offensive line that struggled last season while giving up 37 sacks is unsettled with new faces; a RB by committee with no superstar, someone needs to emerge; Lack of overall speed at the skill positions.

 

P Brendan Carney (PHOTO - Syracuse University Athletics)

 
SYRACUSE 2006 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/Key Players
OFFENSE
QB Perry Patterson-Sr (6-4, 242) Cameron Dantley-Fr (6-1, 222)
FB Stephen McDonald-Sr (6-0, 240) Breyone Evans-So (6-0, 239)
TB Paul Chiara-Fr (5-11, 210) Curtis Brinkley-So (5-9, 197)
Kareem Jones-So (5-11, 221)
WR Rice Moss-Jr (6-2, 201) Taj Smith-Jr (6-1, 184)
WR Tim Lane-Sr (6-2, 206) Lavar Lobdell-Fr (6-3, 201)
TE Brandon Darlington-Sr (6-4, 260) Tom Ferron-So (6-3, 252)
OT Corey Chavers-So (6-5, 295) Ian Hammond-Jr (6-3, 308)
OG Carroll Madison-So (6-2, 316) Mike Sklarosky-Sr (6-4, 277)
C Justin Outten-Sr (6-1, 274) Marvin McCall-Jr (6-2, 292)
OG Ryan Durand-So (6-5, 312) David Bouchard-So (6-5, 297)
OT Eugene Newsome-So (6-7, 322) Ryan Ehrie-Fr (6-6, 295)
K John Barker-So (5-8, 148) ..

 
2006 DEFENSE

BEST PLAYER: LB Kelvin Smith

TOP NEWCOMER: LB Jake Flaherty

STRENGTH: Veteran group of LBs led by NFL talent Kelvin Smith; Both CBs are seniors with Tanard Jackson being a candidate for post-season All-Big East honors

CONCERN: An underachieving DL that has been restructured with new personnel; Lack of a pass rush from the outside DEs; Nobody has stepped up to fill the shoes of the departed Anthony Smith at free safety.

 

LB Kelvin Smith (PHOTO - Syracuse University Athletics)

 
SYRACUSE 2006 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/Key Players
DEFENSE
DE Nick Santiago-So (6-3, 298) Brandon Gilbeaux-Fr (6-3, 256)
NT Chris Thorner-Jr (6-4, 299) Arthur Jones-Fr (6-4, 283)
DT Tony Jenkins-Jr (6-3, 285) Cornelius Campbell-Jr (6-4, 290)
DE Lee Williams-Jr (6-3, 262) Jameel McClain-Jr (6-1, 252)
SLB Luke Cain-Sr (6-0, 225) Ben Maljovec-So (6-3, 214)
MLB Kelvin Smith-Sr (6-2, 233) Jake Flaherty-So (6-1, 222)
WLB Jerry Mackey-Sr (6-1, 233) Vincent Giruzzi-So (6-3, 230)
CB Tanard Jackson-Sr (6-1, 193) Quinton Brown-Jr (5-11, 174)
CB Terrell Lemon-Sr (5-10, 180) Nick Chestnut-So (5-11, 182)
SS Dowayne Davis-Jr (6-0, 200) Bruce Williams-So (6-0, 190)
FS A.J. Brown-So (6-0, 193) Reggie McCoy-So (6-0, 197)
P Brendan Carney-Sr (6-5, 205) ..

 

 
2006 SPECIAL TEAMS

KICKER

John Parker was able to his 8-of-12 field goals from inside 40 yards a year ago. In the spring, Patrick Shadle proved more consistent. Both could see action.

PUNTER

If the offense struggles, a top-flight punter still exists with senior Brendan Carney, who was a First Team All-Big East selection last fall. He ranked 24th in the country with a 42.6-yard average and will also handle kickoff duties.