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Syracuse Football: Dino Babers fires DC Brian Ward effective immediately

A move that Syracuse football fans have been begging for has finally been made, defensive coordinator Brian Ward has been relieved of duty.

Dino Babers announced the decision today through a University press release.

In that same report, Babers provided a statement on the change and who will step up in his place:

“I want to thank Coach Ward for everything he’s done for Syracuse University and this football team,” Babers said. “However, I felt a change needed to be made at this time to give us the best opportunity for success moving forward.