Syracuse Football: Position Grades for 2016-2017 Season

Oct 15, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange wide receiver Tyler Gilfus (19), defensive lineman Kendall Coleman (55) and wide receiver Adly Enoicy (86) come onto the field to face the Virginia Tech Hokies at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Syracuse Orange Linebacker Zaire Franklin (4). Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

C -. . Others: Corey Winfield, Antwan Cordy, etc.. . LEADER: LB ZAIRE FRANKLIN

This team had few highlights during the season. Led by Linebacker Zaire Frankin the Orange gave up chunks of yards in the rushing game. They allowed opposing to teams to average about 225 yards per game on the ground, according to ESPN.com. The Orange also allowed an average of 276 passing yards per game. That number is not nearly as bad, but still is not where it should be.

Although the really bad stat is that the Orange Defense allowed 38.6 points per game to other teams, according to ESPN.com. That number is atrocious! The only reason I didn’t give this unit an F grade is because of their mediocre pass defense and the fact Zaire Franklin had 101 tackles to go with one interception in 12 games, according to ESPN.com. These numbers have to improve next year though if this team is to win more games.

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