Syracuse coach mocked for intimidation attempt

Syracuse football coach Fran Brown tries to intimidate referee, sparking backlash.

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Sep 18, 2026

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Syracuse coach mocked for intimidation attempt

Syracuse football coach Fran Brown tries to intimidate referee, sparking backlash.

In brief

Syracuse football coach Fran Brown tries to intimidate referee, sparking backlash. Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was criticized for attempting to intimidate a referee during a game, after Syracuse had won only once since last September. Originally reported by OutKick.

Syracuse coach mocked

Fran Brown talks to referees during a college football game.

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown tried to intimidate a referee during a college football game against North Carolina State on October 12, 2024.

“That's supposed to be a LEADER of men! Pathetic.”

Syracuse record

Syracuse has won just once since last September, a 66-3 victory over New Hampshire two weeks ago.

Sophie Cunningham's response

Sydney Sweeney and Sophie Cunningham pose for photos at a drivers meeting.

Sophie Cunningham told Sydney Sweeney's gambling ad was not a problem, saying it was designed for men and sports bettors.

“Why are girls mad? That is literally what she does. Why is anyone mad? It is a gambling ad: men, sports, naked women.”

Sweeney's ad strategy

Sydney Sweeney's ad targeted 75% of sports bettors, who are men, according to her and podcast partner Drew Hanlen.

“Drew, who wouldn't stop talking, figured around 75% of sports bettors are men.”

Mets medical staff

New York Mets medical staff struggled to move player Jared Young after a collision, causing concern for his condition.

“They couldn't get him up, and then when they finally did, they just jerked him around like he was a piece of meat.”

Kansas game in London

Kansas game in London

Kansas and Arizona State will play a Big 12 conference game in London at Wembley Stadium tomorrow.

Syracuse coach reaction

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was criticized for his attempt to intimidate a referee, with fans calling it pathetic leadership.

“How can you look your guys in the eye after pulling that, and still ask them to respect you?”

Sweeney's ad impact

Sydney Sweeney's gambling ad worked well, targeting men and sports bettors as intended.

Mets medical staff issue

Mets medical staff issue

New York Mets medical staff had no experience moving players, causing a chaotic scene after a collision.

“They couldn't get him up, and then when they finally did, they just jerked him around like he was a piece of meat.”

The short version

Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was criticized for attempting to intimidate a referee during a game, after Syracuse had won only once since last September.

Read the original on OutKick

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