Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Draws Flag After Failed Referee Intimidation Attempt
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 18
Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Draws Flag After Failed Referee Intimidation Attempt
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 18
Summary
Fran Brown was flagged during Syracuse's Thursday night game after trying to intimidate a referee, with the official standing firm before throwing the penalty.
The episode quickly became the focal point because Brown's move appeared unusually overt for a college coach and failed to influence the call.
Syracuse compounded the moment on the field with a badly missed field-goal attempt, extending the sense of a program struggling for traction.
The Orange have won just once since last September — a 66-3 victory over New Hampshire two weeks ago — putting more scrutiny on Brown's sideline conduct.