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Jim Boeheim starts 44th season at Syracuse with young roster

- AP Pro Football Writer By John Kekis AP Sports Writer

FLORHAM PARK, N. J. (AP) » The New York Jets are concerned linebacker C. J. Mosley could be dealing with more than just a groin injury.

Mosley played Monday night for the first time since straining his groin in the season opener, but clearly wasn’t 100%. He lacked his typical burst and had just three assisted tackles in the 33- 0 loss to New England.

“Doctors are doing a really deep dive, just trying to figure out start on the season by taking where things are coming from,” the team on a four-game excoach Adam Gase said Wedneshibi­tion tour in Italy in Auday. “It might just be more than SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) » Syragust. “I’m looking forward the groin. We’re trying to figure cuse coach Jim Boeheim has to what this team can do. It’s all that stuff out.” seen it all in his long career, new challenges every year. It’s fun.”Mosleyhada­spectacula­rdebutsore­toolingthe­lineupisol­d with the Jets in the season opener hat as he gears up for his 44th The Orange lost four after signing a five-year, $85 milseason at his alma mater. starters from last year’s 20lion deal in the offseason. He had “It’s the same every year. 14 team, which lost to Baysix tackles, returned an intercepYo­u’re starting new,” said lor in the first round of the

Boeheim, who got a head NCAA Tournament. Gone are guards Tyus Battle and Frank Howard, forward Oshae Brissett, and towering center Paschal Chukwu, who together provided 58% of the scoring. Small forward Elijah Hughes, second on the team in scoring last season (13.7), is the lone returning starter. Also returning are forwards Marek Dolezaj, Robert Bras

 ??  ?? FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th.
FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th.

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