What They're Saying About Dino Babers

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Orange officially introduced Dino Babers as the 30th head football coach in program history earlier this week. Since then, several prominent players, coaches and media have weighed in on Babers taking the Syracuse helm.

Below is a collection of quotes, stories and other links to get you caught up on the Babers buzz:

From Cuse.com
Story: Babers tapped to lead Orange football program
Story: Babers era begins
Press Conference: Watch | Photos | Transcript
Blog: #WelcomeDino Day 1
Video: Behind the Scenes with Babers Day 1

Quotable
Tennessee Titans WR Kendall Wright
"Coach Babers was influential in coaching not only myself, but also Terrance Williams and Josh Gordon at Baylor. He has worked really hard to get where he is today and Syracuse got a great coach. The offensive system he will bring will certainly make them a better team and get them to the top of the ACC. I couldn't be happier for him. He is a great coach and an even better person."

New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo
"Just wanted to give congratulations to Coach Babers, first of all. I'm really happy for him and his family. It's a great opportunity. Syracuse is very lucky school to have him. He's a very high energy guy and brings a lot to the table. He's going to bring a great coaching staff with him. He flipped around my career at EIU for sure. Started off my first two years kind of rough but the last two years were great with him. Best of luck to him and the coaching staff, and never settle."

Baylor Head Coach Art Briles
"Dino's a very passionate and determined football coach that understands relationships with players, faculty, administration, and alumni. Most importantly, Dino is a man of principle and character, with a spirit of giving of himself for others."

Former Hawaii and Arizona Head Coach Dick Tomey
"In Dino Babers, Syracuse has a coach that has paid his dues and is uniquely prepared to bring the Orange back into prominence in the world of college football."

Former Pitt Head Coach Walt Harris
"It's a wonderful hire for Syracuse. Dino is a class act and I'm very happy for him that he has this opportunity. He's a great communicator and has an outstanding football background. Obviously, his time at Baylor was instrumental in terms of what he's running offensively now. He has the ability to make Syracuse very exciting, especially on offense."

Bowling Green QB Matt Johnson
"Coach Babers has meant a lot to me. He is a passionate coach who loves to win and he knows how to lead his players. He really is a great head coach and no matter where he goes, he will have success."

Media Coverage
Associated Press: Babers introduced as Syracuse football coach
Auburn Citizen: Babers will be remembered for more than press conference
ESPN.com: Babers eager to embrace Syracuse's past and create fresh start
Rochester Democrat & Chronicle: New SU coach takes leap of faith
Scout.com: Five things Babers said in his introductory press conference
Sentinel-Tribune: Babers makes it official
Sports Illustrated: Talking rebuilding, high-powered offense, recruiting and even chess with new SU coach
Syracuse.com: Floyd Little: 'Dino wants to dance with us'
Syracuse.com: Babers ready to hit the ground running
Syracuse.com: Babers' offense should be perfect fit for Carrier Dome
TNIAAM: Chat with new Syracuse Orange head football coach

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