Julian Pollard, Matt
Tarullo and Walter Reyes
Reyes' Runs Highlight SU Spring Grid Game
4/24/2004 1:08:09 PM | Football
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Walter Reyes carried the ball eight times for 97 yards, including a stunning 40-yard scamper, to highlight the action in the 2004 SU Spring Football Game at the Carrier Dome on Saturday.
Reyes, a Heisman Trophy candidate, looked in mid-season form while seeing limited action in the outing. Reyes, along with classmates Julian Pollard and Matt Tarullo, were announced as the team's 2004 captains prior to the contest.
Jeremy Sellers ran 10 times for 50 yards and Damien Rhodes had four attempts for 26 yards on the ground. Rhodes scored the afternoon's only touchdown on a one-yard dive in the first quarter. He also caught three passes for 11 yards.
Syracuse's other scores came on field goals. Collin Barber, the incumbent at the position, converted three-pointers of 20 and 32 yards, while Ricky Krautman was true on a 21-yard attempt.
Four quarterbacks - Perry Patterson, Xzavier Gaines, Joe Fields, and Matt Hale - took snaps in the scrimmage. Patterson completed six-of-eight throws for 52 yards. Gaines was six-of-nine for 84 yards and gained 12 yards rushing in four attempts. Fields hit three-of-eight passes for 16 yards.
Fullback Greg Hanoian had three catches for 65 yards, including a 45-yard hook-up with Gaines. Tight End Brandon Darlington had two receptions for 16 yards. Eight other receivers had a catch apiece.
The defensive effort was led by linebacker Vincenzo Giruzzi, who tallied seven total stops. Linebacker Jameel McClain had six tackles, and safeties Anthony Smith and Diamond Ferri added five tackles each. Ferri had one of four sacks posted by the defensive unit. Defensive end James Wyche had two sacks for 20 yards in losses and defensive end Lee Williams had the other sack. Wyche also had a fumble recovery.
Cornerback Marcus Clayton had three tackles and an interception he returned for 37 yards. John Baselice had the unit's other interception.
The Spring Game featured the SU offense against the SU defense in four, 20-minute quarters of running time.
Meet The 2004 Orange Captains
Pollard played in 11-of-12 games in 2003. He finished the season with 23 total tackles, including 13 solo stops, and one fumble recovery. Pollard is a two-time member of the SU Athletic Director's Honor Roll, and has earned two letters as an Orangeman.
Tarullo, who made his debut at the center position at the spring game, started all 12 games in 2003. He was a member of the offensive line that blocked for Reyes, who rushed for 1,347 yards and a school single-season record 20 rushing touchdowns last season. Tarullo was a 2003 CoSIDA Academic All-District I selection, and he is a three-time BIG EAST Academic All-Star. He has been a member of the Athletic Director's Honor Roll all seven of his semesters at SU.
Reyes holds Syracuse's career rushing touchdowns record with 38 and ranks second on the career list with 39 total touchdowns. He has rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of the last two seasons, including 1,347 yards in 2003. Last season, Reyes recorded a school-record 20 rushing touchdowns, 21 total touchdowns and 128 points.
The Orangemen open their 2004 season at Purdue on Sept. 5. The game kicks off at 1:30 p.m. and will be televised nationally on ABC. SU's first home game is September 18 versus Cincinnati.
2004 Season Tickets Now Available!
Season ticket holders from 2003 will have the opportunity to renew their tickets until Wednesday, May 26. After that, all remaining season tickets will be made available to the public.
Fans who renew their season tickets or purchase new season tickets receive a number of benefits, including the opportunity to immediately purchase individual home and away game tickets, and special ticket packages, including the “Double Play”. Fans can renew their season tickets on the internet (dometix.com), in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B), via the mail or via fax (315-443-3692).
Season ticket holder benefits also include a savings over the cost of single game tickets ($18 for adults and $19 for youth and SU students), and a VIP Season Ticket card, which provides preferred customer discounts to area businesses. In addition there will be two Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Days (Sept. 18 vs. Cincinnati and Nov. 6 vs. Pittsburgh), which provides the opportunity to purchase reduced priced individual game tickets ($20 for adults and $10 for youth).
As an added bonus this year, season ticket holders will receive a significant discount on the purchase of the SU football documentary, “The Legend of 44”. SU season ticket holders can order the DVD for $10 if they renew their tickets online or for $15 if they renew by mail before it goes on sale to the general public. Both prices include shipping and handling. When it is released this Fall, the DVD will retail for $19.95 plus tax. The “Legend of 44” chronicles the collegiate careers of three of the most prolific running backs in the history of football. Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Floyd Little all wore the number 44 at Syracuse University while leading the Orangemen to unequaled success. The documentary features retrospective interviews and historic archive film footage and still photographs. It was produced and directed by Emmy Award winning filmmaker Roger Springfield.
The 2004 season ticket price is $160 for an adult season ticket, $70 for youth (18 and under, third level only), and $70 for SU students. SU is offering several ticket options this season, including specially-priced upper level end zone seats. Season tickets in these sections are $125. SU’s zealous fans can purchase a season ticket in the “O-Zone”, located in the first level east end zone. The area is designated for SU fans who have an interest in displaying spirit, standing up, leading cheers and being close to the action to inspire the team. Season tickets for this area are $160.
The "Double Play"
Starting June 1, 2004, SU football fans will have the opportunity to purchase the “Double Play” ticket package, which includes SU’s game against Florida State and the fan’s choice of either Cincinnati, Connecticut or Pittsburgh for $90 in an upper level preferred seating area and $75 in an upper level non-preferred seating area, as available.
Individual Game Tickets and Special Packs
Any remaining individual football game tickets and special packs for the 2004 home season will go on sale Wednesday, August 11 to the general public. At that time individual game tickets can be purchased in person at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B), via telephone (toll free 1-888-DOMETIX (366-3849), or locally (315-443-2121) and online (dometix.com).
Adult single-game tickets are $32, with the exception of the Florida State game, which is $50. Youth tickets (18 and younger, third level only) are $18 (Florida State is $25), except for the Connecticut game, which is “Youth Day”, and all youth tickets are only $10. Individual game tickets for the specially priced upper end zone seats are $25 per game, with the exception of Florida State ($50).
Gridiron Family Packs
Gridiron Family Packs are available for SU’s games against Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. These packages include two adult tickets, two youth tickets, a $5 concessions coupon, and a parking pass. The Gridiron Family Pack costs $80, a $32 savings.
Friends and Football Pack
The Friends and Football Pack, available for SU’s games against Cincinnati, Connecticut and Pittsburgh, includes two adult tickets and a $15 concession coupon for $65 – a savings of $14.
"Youth Day" Family Pack
The “Youth Day” Family Pack for SU’s designated day for young fans and families, scheduled for October 30 when SU hosts Connecticut, includes two adult tickets, two youth tickets, a $5 concession coupon and a parking pass for $65. The savings per pack is $31.
In addition to designating Season Ticket Holder Appreciation days (vs. Cincinnati, 9/18, and Pittsburgh, 11/6) and Youth Day (vs. Connecticut, 10/30), SU’s game against Rutgers on October 2 will be the University’s Parents Weekend and SU Employee Day, the October 9 game against Florida State is SU’s Homecoming and United Way Dollar Day at the Dome, and the November 6 game against Pittsburgh is Varsity Club Weekend, SU Football Senior Day and the Salvation Army Food Drive.
Groups of 35 or more are eligible for special reduced pricing. Interested parties should call (315) 443-3042 for further information. Special group designations include Fort Drum Day (Sept. 18), Educator’s Day (Oct. 2), Healthcare Workers Day (Oct. 30) and Union Member Day (Nov. 6).
For additional information or questions about tickets, parking, and seating for people with disabilities, contact the Carrier Dome Box Office (315) 443-2121, or toll free 1-888-DOME TIX.
