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Syracuse Football Coach Ignites Competitive Spirit for Season

7/24/2025

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Syracuse football coach Fran Brown, gearing up for his second season, is instilling a fierce competitive spirit after last year's impressive 10-3 record. His catchy mantra, "winners get washed," is more about mindset than reality. As the team prepares for their August 30 opener against Tennessee, a thrilling quarterback showdown between transfers Rickie Collins and Steve Angeli looms large.

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Story summary

Syracuse football coach Fran Brown, gearing up for his second season, is instilling a fierce competitive spirit after last year's impressive 10-3 record. His catchy mantra, "winners get washed," is more about mindset than reality. As the team prepares for their August 30 opener against Tennessee, a thrilling quarterback showdown between transfers Rickie Collins and Steve Angeli looms large.