#CuseTop10: Steve Ishmael's TD Catch at Boston College
12/28/2016 9:00:00 AM | Football
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – As 2016 draws to a close, Cuse.com is counting down the best 10 plays from this year's Orange football season. One play will be featured each day with the top play revealed on New Year's Eve.
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Play No. 4 on our countdown is the second highlight from the Orange's victory on Oct. 22 at Boston College. It's Steve Ishmael's 11-yard touchdown reception from Eric Dungey with 15 seconds left in the third quarter.
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THE SETUP: Syracuse had maintained its 14-10 halftime advantage deep into the third period, and Dungey was methodically marching the Orange down the field looking to lengthen the lead. On a possession that began at his own 14, Dungey had hit on 6-of-8 throws during the drive up to that point to put Syracuse at the Boston College 11-yard line.    Â
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THE PLAY: Facing third-and-goal after a false start penalty, Dungey takes the snap and throws a fade into the end zone for Ishmael. The junior from Miami, Fla. turns and high-points the football over BC defensive back John Johnson. Ishmael also keeps his left foot in-bounds as he's falling backward to complete the catch.
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THE AFTERMATH: The touchdown and subsequent extra point gave the Orange a 21-10 lead in a game Syracuse would eventually win 28-20. Ishmael finished the contest with a season-high 108 yards on a career-best eight receptions, and his touchdown grab was a nominee for SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays that night.
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No. 10 – Sean Riley's blocked punt vs. NC State | Watch
No. 9 – Ervin Philips' diving TD reception vs. USF | Watch
No. 8 – De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery vs. Virginia Tech | Watch
No. 7 – Moe Neal's 49-yard TD run vs. Colgate | Watch
No. 6 – Amba Etta-Tawo's 68-yard TD reception at Boston College | Watch
No. 5 – Cordell Hudson's pick-six & Zaire Franklin's fourth-down stop at UConn | Watch
No. 4 – Steve Ishmael's 11-yard TD reception at Boston College | Watch
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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Play No. 4 on our countdown is the second highlight from the Orange's victory on Oct. 22 at Boston College. It's Steve Ishmael's 11-yard touchdown reception from Eric Dungey with 15 seconds left in the third quarter.
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THE SETUP: Syracuse had maintained its 14-10 halftime advantage deep into the third period, and Dungey was methodically marching the Orange down the field looking to lengthen the lead. On a possession that began at his own 14, Dungey had hit on 6-of-8 throws during the drive up to that point to put Syracuse at the Boston College 11-yard line.    Â
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THE PLAY: Facing third-and-goal after a false start penalty, Dungey takes the snap and throws a fade into the end zone for Ishmael. The junior from Miami, Fla. turns and high-points the football over BC defensive back John Johnson. Ishmael also keeps his left foot in-bounds as he's falling backward to complete the catch.
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THE AFTERMATH: The touchdown and subsequent extra point gave the Orange a 21-10 lead in a game Syracuse would eventually win 28-20. Ishmael finished the contest with a season-high 108 yards on a career-best eight receptions, and his touchdown grab was a nominee for SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays that night.
#CuseTop10
No. 10 – Sean Riley's blocked punt vs. NC State | Watch
No. 9 – Ervin Philips' diving TD reception vs. USF | Watch
No. 8 – De'Jon Wilson's fumble recovery vs. Virginia Tech | Watch
No. 7 – Moe Neal's 49-yard TD run vs. Colgate | Watch
No. 6 – Amba Etta-Tawo's 68-yard TD reception at Boston College | Watch
No. 5 – Cordell Hudson's pick-six & Zaire Franklin's fourth-down stop at UConn | Watch
No. 4 – Steve Ishmael's 11-yard TD reception at Boston College | Watch
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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