Roster changes abound for Syracuse

November, 3, 2009
11/03/09
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Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett

It's been a tumultuous week at Syracuse already, to say the least.

Head coach Doug Marrone announced today that junior defensive end Jared Kimmel will undergo season-ending left knee surgery. Kimmel has played in all eight games for the Orange, recording 12 tackles and 1.5 sacks.

Syracuse will also be without running back Antwon Bailey, defensive end Torrey Ball and offensive lineman Andrew Tiller on Saturday at Pitt, as all three have been suspended for a violation of team rules. Bailey might be the biggest loss of the three, as he has been used in Wildcat packages and as a change of pace to Delone Carter.

There is some good news for the Orange, however. Starting center Jim McKenzie is expected to return this week after missing the last three games with an injury. He had been replaced by Ryan Bartholomew. McKenzie in an all-league caliber center when healthy.

McKenzie's return means Bartholomew can slide back to guard and allow the Ornage to replace Tiller in the lineup.

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