Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse football coach Fran Brown stuck to the gameplan on Monday when he was asked about his team being fined by the ACC for faking injuries in its win over Clemson last Saturday.

Brown answered multiple questions about the ACC’s decision to fine Syracuse by saying he wanted to “move on” from the issue and focus on the Orange’s next game against Duke.

It was a muted response from a head coach who has developed a reputation for speaking his mind and delivering memorable quotes, often about subjects that the rest of the college football world shies away from.

In its statement, Syracuse said it accepted a $25,000 fine and public reprimand that was issued by the ACC.

The ACC called the behavior “unethical and contrary to the spirit of the rules.”

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