# Syracuse coach mocked for intimidation attempt

> Syracuse football coach Fran Brown tries to intimidate referee, sparking backlash.
- Title: Syracuse coach mocked for intimidation attempt · OutKick
- Summary: Syracuse football coach Fran Brown tries to intimidate referee, sparking backlash. Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was criticized for attempting to intimidate…
- Keywords: fran brown, syracuse orange, referee, college football, carter-finley stadium, north carolina state, october 12 2024, big ten, football friday, sydney sweeney, mets medical staff, brylie st clair
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/syracuse-football-coach-mocked-trying-intimidate-ref-mets-medical-staff-looks-lost-mlb-wag-brylie
- Author: Zach Dean
- Published: 2026-09-18T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fran brown, syracuse orange, referee, college football, carter-finley stadium, north carolina state, october 12 2024, big ten, football friday, sydney sweeney, mets medical staff, brylie st clair
## Syracuse coach mocked
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
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 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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.