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Dungey, Whigham Honored by ACC
9/14/2015 1:07:00 PM | Football
Dungey named Rookie of the Week, Whigham tabbed co-Defensive Back of the Week
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The duo of freshman quarterback Eric Dungey and senior cornerback Julian Whigham were recognized by the Atlantic Coast Coast Conference on Monday, Sept. 14 for their performances in Saturday's 30-17 win against Wake Forest.
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Dungey was named the ACC Rookie of the Week after tossing two second-half touchdown passes to guide Syracuse to a victory in its conference opener, while Whigham earned ACC co-Defensive Back of the Week accolades after tallying a personal-best seven tackles and breaking up two passes against the Demon Deacons.
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Dungey became the sixth Syracuse true freshman to start a game at quarterback since freshmen became eligible in 1972. He completed 8-of-13 pass attempts for 221 yards, including 186 yards in the second half.Â
The Lake Oswego, Ore. native connected with Brisly Estime for an 89-yard touchdown near the end of the third quarter, marking the third-longest pass play in team history. He then sealed the victory with a 53-yard touchdown pass to Steve Ishmael early in the fourth.
With four TD passes in two games, Dungey has already matched the Syracuse single-season record for most touchdown passes by a true freshman.
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Whigham's seven stops eclipsed his previous best by one and he leads all active Orange defenders with eight career pass breakups.
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Syracuse continues its four-game Carrier Dome homestand against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is set 12:30 p.m. The game will be presented by National Grid and air live on RSN.
Tickets are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
ACC Football Players of the Week – Sept. 14, 2015
Offensive Back: Dalvin Cook, Florida State
Offensive Lineman: Roderick Johnson, Florida State
Receiver: Canaan Severin, Virginia
Co-Defensive Lineman: Tyrique Jarrett, Pitt and Shaq Lawson, Clemson
Linebacker: Shakeel Rashad, North Carolina
Co-Defensive Back: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State and Julian Whigham, Syracuse
Rookie: Eric Dungey, Syracuse
Specialist: Roberto Aguayo, Florida State
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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Dungey was named the ACC Rookie of the Week after tossing two second-half touchdown passes to guide Syracuse to a victory in its conference opener, while Whigham earned ACC co-Defensive Back of the Week accolades after tallying a personal-best seven tackles and breaking up two passes against the Demon Deacons.
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Dungey became the sixth Syracuse true freshman to start a game at quarterback since freshmen became eligible in 1972. He completed 8-of-13 pass attempts for 221 yards, including 186 yards in the second half.Â
The Lake Oswego, Ore. native connected with Brisly Estime for an 89-yard touchdown near the end of the third quarter, marking the third-longest pass play in team history. He then sealed the victory with a 53-yard touchdown pass to Steve Ishmael early in the fourth.
With four TD passes in two games, Dungey has already matched the Syracuse single-season record for most touchdown passes by a true freshman.
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Whigham's seven stops eclipsed his previous best by one and he leads all active Orange defenders with eight career pass breakups.
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Syracuse continues its four-game Carrier Dome homestand against Central Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 19. Kickoff is set 12:30 p.m. The game will be presented by National Grid and air live on RSN.
Tickets are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
ACC Football Players of the Week – Sept. 14, 2015
Offensive Back: Dalvin Cook, Florida State
Offensive Lineman: Roderick Johnson, Florida State
Receiver: Canaan Severin, Virginia
Co-Defensive Lineman: Tyrique Jarrett, Pitt and Shaq Lawson, Clemson
Linebacker: Shakeel Rashad, North Carolina
Co-Defensive Back: Jalen Ramsey, Florida State and Julian Whigham, Syracuse
Rookie: Eric Dungey, Syracuse
Specialist: Roberto Aguayo, Florida State
For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange & Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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