UT's DC Robinson Named New HC @ Syracuse

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Associated Press

SYRACUSE, N.Y. --

Texas co-defensive coordinator Greg Robinson was hired as coach at Syracuse on Tuesday, his first head coaching job in a 30-year career.

"We're very excited about coming here to Syracuse," Robinson said at a news conference. "I've been waiting 30 years for this."

Robinson, 53, spent last season with the Longhorns but was an NFL assistant for 14 years, including stints as defensive coordinator with Kansas City and Denver. Robinson, a Californian, also was an assistant with the New York Jets from 1990 to 1994.

Robinson succeeds Paul Pasqualoni, who was fired Dec. 29, eight days after Syracuse lost to Georgia Tech 51-14 in the Champs Sports Bowl.

Pasqualoni was 107-59-1 and 6-3 in bowl games at Syracuse, but the Orange struggled to break even the last three years after going 10-3 and finishing 14th in the nation in 2001.

Robinson was hired by new athletic Daryl Gross, who took over in December. Gross said he wanted a defensive-minded coach, and Robinson made a big impact in his one year at Texas, which finished 11-1 and beat Michigan in the Rose Bowl.

During the regular season, the Longhorns allowed 102 fewer points than they gave up in 12 games last season. The defense did not allow a third-quarter touchdown, and held opponents to just a 27 percent conversion rate on third down.





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[JasperDog94]

nooooooo.....

[rhs78]

that really bites,as i thaught that he did a great job this year and was looking forward to next year!!!!

[vet93]

That is one of the hazards of having a successful program and year....your coaches are considered "fresh meat" for every university with an opening. He did a great job this year with the Horns.