Football Takes On UConn Friday Night On ESPN2

Game Notes In PDF

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Orange football makes its first appearance in East Hartford, Conn. when it travels to Rentschler Field to take on Connecticut on Friday night at 8:00 p.m. The game will be televised nationally on ESPN2, with Dave Pasch, Trevor Matich, and Rodney Gilmore calling the action, and Stacy Dales-Schuman reporting from the sidelines.

The Huskies enter the game at 3-1, beating Buffalo, Liberty, and Army. UConn’s lone loss came to a nationally-ranked Georgia Tech team, 28-13. The Huskies have yet to give up a point in their own confines in the last 182:51, and the UConn defense is currently the best in the nation (213.50).

“We have to win this game, absolutely,” head coach Greg Robinson said. “I didn’t go in there and tell them that this was a must win. This is the next step and we need to have success to achieve what we want to achieve.” Read all of Robinson’s Tuesday press conference here.

Senior Damien Rhodes is looking to become just the 17^th player in SU history to eclipse the 2,000 yard rushing mark. He is just 24 yards away from reaching that milestone. Rhodes is also third in reception yards by a back with 552, trailing Floyd Little by 30 yards. He is currently 24^th in the nation in rushing (101.2) and third in the BIG EAST.

The Orange's defense will look to match the Huskies, as it is tied for eighth in turnovers (12), 10th in turnover margin (+1.5), 36th in scoring defense (20.0), and 41st in total defense (347.5).

Senior Ryan LaCasse enters the game ranked fourth in the nation in sacks with 1.50, tied for 15th in tackles for a loss (1.75), and tied for 16th in forced fumbles (0.5). Senior Anthony Smith is tied for 10th in passes defended in the nation (1.5), while he and senior Steve Gregory are both tied for 22nd in interceptions (0.5).

Orange Friendzy

The Orange Friendzy pre-game celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue until kickoff at 8:00 p.m. The event will be held at a tent located in Lot 9, near the East Gate entrance, on the grounds of Rentschler Field. Visit http://alumni.syr.edu/pdffiles/ctgame.pdf for a map of Rentschler Field including the stadium and where the tent will be located. Snacks will be available while supplies last.

Stop in to mingle, sign up for a chance to win a prize, and pick up our giveaways!

For directions to Rentschler Field, visit their website at http://rentschlerfield.com/directions.cfm (or see directions below).

In addition to the Office of Alumni Relations staff, representatives from the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Connecticut and the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Boston will be on hand to greet you and share information with you about upcoming activities in their areas. Want to join one of the SU alumni clubs? Applications will be available at the Orange Friendzy event! For more information about the club in Connecticut, visit their website at http://www.sualumnict.com. For more information about the club in Boston, visit their website at www.bostonorange.org. To find an alumni club in your area, please visit http://alumni.syr.edu/clubnews.html.

For more information on our remaining away and home Orange Friendzy events, please visit http://alumni.syr.edu/sports.html.

Orange Returns Home Next Saturday vs. Rutgers at 12:00 p.m.
For the fifth time in six games, SU football fans can watch the Orange on television. Syracuse's game against Rutgers on October 15 in the Carrier Dome will be televised by ESPN Regional. Kickoff time is set for 12:00 p.m. Fans attending the game in the Dome will be treated to a special halftime celebration of Syracuse football legends. Tickets are available online (click here) or at the Carrier Dome Box Office (1-888-DOMETIX).

Syracuse’s remaining home games include Cincinnati (October 29) and South Florida (November 12). The Orange will play at Pittsburgh (October 22), at Notre Dame (November 19, NBC) and at Louisville (November 26).

For ticket information on all of SU's upcoming games, click here.

Directions To Rentschler Field

Rentschler Field is located off of Interstate 84 at Exit 58, Roberts Street/Silver Lane in East Hartford. For Events hosted in The Club at Rentschler Field, only the Stadium's EAST GATE will be open.

From the North:

Take I-91 South to Hartford to I-84 EAST (Exit 32 - Left Exit). Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

From the South:

Take I-91 North toward Hartford to Exit 29, Route 15 North/to I-84 East/Charter Oak Bridge. Merge left onto Route 15. After the bridge, take Exit 91 SILVER LANE. Turn right at end of ramp onto Silver Lane. Follow Silver Lane toward the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For General Parking, stay in the right lane and turn right into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE. For Reserved Parking, merge into the left lane and continue straight on Silver Lane to the RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE.

From the Southwest:

Take either I-84 East or I-91 North. Follow directions above from the South. From Route 15 North, follow to Exit 91 Silver Lane. See directions above from the South.

From the East:

I-384.

Take Route 6 West or Route 44 West to I-384 West. Follow I-384 West to Manchester. Take Exit 1 SPENCER STREET. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Spencer Street. Follow Spencer Street onto Silver Lane in East Hartford. Follow Silver Lane to RENTSCHLER FIELD EAST GATE.

I-84

Take I-84 West toward HARTFORD to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. At the end of the Exit Ramp, turn left onto Roberts Street and follow to Silver Lane. Merge into one lane and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

From the Southeast:

Take Route 2 West toward HARTFORD. Take Exit 5A, MAIN STREET. Merge onto Main Street and continue straight through the Brewer Street intersection. Continue on Main Street to the RENTSCHLER FIELD WILLOW GATE.

From the West:

Take I-84 East toward HARTFORD. Follow I-84 East to Exit 58, ROBERTS STREET/SILVER LANE. On the Exit Ramp, keep to the right and continue straight through Silver Lane into the RENTSCHLER FIELD MAIN GATE.

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