With the college football season of 2025 just around the corner, Fran Brown uses a no-frills strategy when leading Syracuse’s team.
Brown’s leadership has changed the team, and now he is preparing them for another impressive year after their historic first season. Because he is passionate and persistent, he helps remind his fans and players how dedicated he is to being the best.
Fran Brown’s Viral Call to Action
On social media, Brown recently shared a tweet that has captured the attention of Syracuse faithful and beyond.
“Don’t allow people around you to be ok with mediocrity, it’s contagious,” Brown said. “We don’t care about your past or how it was, there’s a new standard and it will rise everyday. If you don’t want to elevate stay away from me, I’m going to challenge you to become the best version of yourself daily.”
Don’t allow people around you to be ok with mediocrity, it’s contagious 😷. We don’t care about your past or how it was, there’s a new standard and it will rise everyday. If you don’t want to elevate stay away from me, I’m going to challenge you to become the best version of…
— Fran Brown (@FranBrownCuse) May 31, 2025
From the time he joined Syracuse as head coach in November 2023, this has been the motivating cry he uses to pump up his team and followers. When he started with Syracuse, he led them to 10 wins, which was the same best record Syracuse had achieved back in 1991 under Paul Pasqualoni.
The tweet’s message about not settling for mediocrity is close to how Brown leads his team, which has proven to work well. In 2023 and 2024, the Syracuse football team received back-to-back bowl invitations, which has not happened in the last ten years.
Brown uses emojis to demonstrate his precise leadership style, highlight Syracuse’s signature orange color, and express respect. This choice reflects his energetic approach. Social media responses from fans show overwhelming support, with many commending his profound influence on the team and the program’s culture.
Brown has brought about a revival in Syracuse football. Emphasizing consistent quality and improvement has changed how the team thinks. Over 12 months, Brown has broken records and developed a winning culture in the team.
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In 2025, Brown says Syracuse must not be complacent. They ended up winning 10 out of 13 games in 2024 because of the fan base’s encouragement, and the coach wants to improve even further, so the Orange have another great season ahead. Brown’s leadership is centered on getting results in each opportunity and ensuring a lasting positive impact.
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