An old Big East rivalry is renewed Saturday night when Syracuse heads east to take on UConn. The Orange are 23-point road favorites after their 24-point blowout win over Louisville. The line certainly seems high, but it makes more sense when you look at the team the Huskies have been recently. This is a UConn squad without its starting quarterback and is in the first season … [Read more...] about Syracuse Can Make a Statement by Covering This Week
Syracuse vs Uconn: Crystal Ball Predictions
CAM (1-0): Syracuse 48, Uconn 16 After a dominant week one win, the Orange should take care of business in this northeast, non-conference showdown against an Old Big east rival. To keep it concise, I think they will and it won’t be much of a challenge. Of course the injuries to Chris Elmore and Stefon Thompson have a negative effect on the team as a whole, but the key … [Read more...] about Syracuse vs Uconn: Crystal Ball Predictions
By the Numbers: How Syracuse Dominated Uconn
Wow! What an effort from Syracuse. If you thought this team would let up and have a letdown one week after a massive win over Louisville, then you thought wrong. SU came out and punched Uconn in the mouth and didn’t stop punching until there were no teeth left in its jaw. The Orange throttled the Huskies behind a dominant performance from both the offensive and defensive units. … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: How Syracuse Dominated Uconn
Is Dino Babers Already Off the Hot Seat?
It’s been a fun start to the season for Syracuse. A surprising demolition of Louisville at the Dome, and a (suddenly) predictable blowout of pathetic UConn makes the Orange 2-0. SU will garner even more votes for the Top 25, and will find itself with optimism and some shock around the nation that the program is finally acting like a real football team. Even if the Cards and … [Read more...] about Is Dino Babers Already Off the Hot Seat?
Could Syracuse Start the Season 6-0?
Imagine that you’re sitting at a restaurant with your friends a few weeks ago, and ask them that very question. Chances are you’re getting looks of befuddlement and people are calling you crazy, deeming such a thing impossible. Fast forward to today, and the chances of that happening are legitimate. Who would’ve thought? Make no mistake, Syracuse’s on-field performance is a … [Read more...] about Could Syracuse Start the Season 6-0?