News:Adonis Ameen-Moore had 10 carries for 57 yards and two touchdowns Friday against Temple.
Analysis:Adonis Ameen-Moore had not scored since Oct. 19 against Connecticut, but the tank offense was back. He had a season high in carries and broke an 18-yard run for his first touchdown in the second quarter.
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore (lower body) returned from a two-game absence to run for 30 yards on seven carries Saturday against Louisville.
Analysis: The tank back did not score a touchdown for the first time this season. He had played in thre egames in October and scored a touchdown in each game. If he can be more than just a goal-line back, he could have value next year.
Syracuse's Ameen-Moore (Lower Body) Questionable for Saturday
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's game against Louisville, USA Today reports.
Analysis:Adonis Ameen-Moore has missed the last two games with a lower body injury. The goal-line tank could be useful against the Cardinal defense.
Cuse's Ameen-Moore (lower body) Likely to Sit Out Again
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore will likely miss the game against Cincinnati on Saturday because of a lower-body injury, the Post-Standard reports.
Analysis:Adonis Ameen-Moore's injury is not thought to be season-ending and the Orange's tank is considered day-to-day.
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore suffered a lower body injury and will not play Saturday against South Florida, the Post Standard reports.
Analysis: The injury is not believed to be season-ending, but will take the 244-pound sophomore some time to heal. With their designated red zone running back out, Jerome Smith could get more goal-line carries.
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore blasted in from the one-yard line on Friday against Connecticut.
Analysis: The 244-pound sophomore has become the Orange's designated goal line back. He has scored a touchdown in the last three games, but only has 17 rushing yards on the season.
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore got his first playing time of the season and scored the only offensive touchdown in the Friday win over Pittsburgh.
Analysis: The 244-pound running back also in the game in the fourth quarter to seal things up. He looks like a touchdown vulture in the red zone for the Orange.
News:Adonis Ameen-Moore, who is competing for the starting tailback slot, looks like he has lost significant weight, according to the The Post Standard.
Analysis:Adonis Ameen-Moore was overweight as a freshman and never made much of an impact. While Jerome Smith is the odds on favorite to win the starting spot, if Ameen-Moore remains healthy, he could be player a player to watch.
News: Syracuse running back Antwon Bailey posted his fourth straight 100-yard rushing performance on Friday night, rushing for 125 yards and a touchdown in the 49-23 win over West Virginia. The Orange also called on Jerome Smith and Adonis Ameen-Moore at times, but that was more to spell Bailey when he needed a rest or the team needed a change of pace.
Analysis: Syracuse ranks 6th in the Big East in rushing offense, but that should improve if the offensive line can continue to open holes for Bailey and company.
News: Syracuse running back Antwon Bailey surpassed the 100-yard mark on Saturday night, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown in the 37-34 win over Tulane. Bailey also caught four passes for 34 yards.
Analysis: Syracuse looked to find secondary options in Steve Rene and Adonis Ameen-Moore, but it's pretty clear that it will be a lot of Bailey from this point forward.
