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Syracuse Football: Dino Babers Teaches Us All About His Name

1. How did you end up with the name "Dino?" 2. "How do we properly pronounce your last name?

Let's be honest. When you look at Syracuse Orange head coach Dino Babers, your first thought probably isn't to think "that's a guy named Dino." You also may have some confusion about his last name and how to pronounce it.

Thankfully, Chris Carlson sorted things out for us, even if that won't prevent people from calling him "Dino Barbers" on Twitter.

How to pronounce his last name:

On the uniqueness of his first name:

"It's not unique, it's Italian.