#CampCuse: Week 2 Notebook

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Orange football team wrapped up its second week of fall camp on Sunday. With nine practices and one scrimmage under its belt, Syracuse is about halfway through its preseason. The team will hold eight more practices and another scrimmage before officially turning the page to preparation for the Aug. 31 opener at Western Michigan.

DEFENSE UP 1-0
Head coach Dino Babers said the defense definitely had the upper hand in Saturday's opening scrimmage. Coordinator Brian Ward's unit forced three turnovers and logged seven sacks.

Offensively, the Orange scored four touchdowns, including a 52-yard run by freshman quarterback Chance Amie.

Full story: Cuse.com/Scrimmage1Recap
Photos: Cuse.com/Scrimmage1Photos

UNIT BREAKDOWNS
Throughout preseason camp, Cuse.com will analyze each position group heading into the 2018 season. Last week, we examined the Syracuse running backs, wide receivers and tight ends. This week we'll turn our attention to the defense and take a look at the Orange down linemen and linebackers.

Position Previews: Running Backs | Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

NFL PRESEASON UNDERWAY
Twelve former Syracuse standouts are currently on NFL training camp rosters, including four members of the 2017 Orange squad – Zaire Franklin (Indianapolis Colts), Steve Ishmael (Indianapolis Colts), Ervin Philips (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Jamar McGloster (Detroit Lions).

The majority of NFL teams played their initial preseason games last week. Below is a brief overview of how Syracuse alums fared in their exhibition openers:

Philips: 2 rec. for 22 yards vs. Miami
Ishmael: 1 rec. for 10 yards vs. Seattle
Lynch: 5 tackles vs. Miami
Franklin: 3 tackles (1 TFL) vs. Seattle
Jones: 1 tackle vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Dixon: 10 punts for 442 yards (44.2 avg.) vs. Cleveland

MORRIS JERSEY RETIREMENT HIGHLIGHTS UCONN GAME
During the Connecticut game on Sept. 22, Syracuse Athletics and the football program will recognize one of the greatest players in school history – all-time leading rusher Joe Morris. The Ayers, Mass. native will have his No. 47 jersey raised to the rafters against the Huskies, becoming just the fifth player in school history so honored (No. 44 is also retired).

For more on Morris, including photos, career highlights, and statistics, check out Cuse.com/JoeMorris.

SPEND YOUR FALL WEEKENDS WITH US
It's not too late to make your plans to support the Orange in 2018. Season and individual game tickets are on sale now online (Cuse.com/tickets), by phone (888-DOME-TIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). Season tickets start at $125 for Syracuse's six home games.

Single-game tickets start at $20 for the home opener Sept. 8 against Wagner and $25 for the Connecticut game on Sept. 22. For Syracuse's four Atlantic Coast Conference games, tickets are available for as little as $35.

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