Axe: Syracuse football reboots its special teams with defensive stars and a new coordinator

The Syracuse Orange takes on UConn in East Hartford Ct. Sept 10, 2022. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Syracuse Orange linebacker Mikel Jones (3). The Syracuse Orange takes on UConn in East Hartford Ct. Sept 10, 2022. Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — Think of special teams in football like trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

It’s only going to work if the participants are fully committed to the concept.

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