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5 worst head coaching hires in Syracuse football history

By Sam Fariss

Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Dino Babers on the sideline.
Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Dino Babers on the sideline. / Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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. 2005-08. 1. player. 445. 5-37 overall. Greg Robinson. Greg Robinson. . Greg Robinson

As the BCS era came to a sad ending, so did Syracuse head coach Greg Robinson’s depressing tenure. 

While five isn’t the least amount of wins by a singular head coach, Robinson started his time in Syracuse with two winless seasons. Starting his tenure 0-18 overall, the Orange was looking absolutely abysmal.

Oct 22, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Greg Robinson yells to his team.
Oct 22, 2005; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Greg Robinson yells to his team. / Craig Melvin-USA TODAY Sports

In his third year with Syracuse, Robinson saw his first wins and finished the season at 2-10 overall. The Orange finally cut ties with him when his final season reached just three wins. After four years in Syracuse, Robinson finished his head coaching career at 5-37 overall.

With a winning rate of 11.9 percent, Robinson cemented his name as the worst Syracuse head coaching hire of all time.

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