First off I'm not here to start any drama, was just reading up on what the opposing teams thoughts were on the game this weekend and thought I'd make a couple "friendly" comments. Your not Georgetown, so I have no hate for ya.
Syracuse's defense was #1 in the Big East last year at stopping the run(Held the Zips to 50 total yards in the second half last year, and If I remember correctly, you guys scored one offensive TD last year, the other was on a kickoff), and we're returning 10 of the starters(Art Jones/Ravens). They have more depth on that side of the ball this year, and 2 Butkus Award nominees. There's absolutly no doubt in my mind they will be in the top 5 in many categories this year as well, and not just in the Big East. BUT every team has a sleeper game, I just don't see it being the opening game of the season.
As far as you guys being able to stop the run, I can't speak much to that because I don't know what you've added since last season. BUT, hopefully you added something because DCIII(Delone Carter, you guys might know him I think he's from out your way ) went for 170 yards and 3 TD's behind a offensive line that was MUCH weaker than this years.
Now with that stuff out of the way... We haven't forgotten the 42-28 win you guys got over us 2 years ago, but the was the G-Rob era so we don't care. But thanks for that because it was a part of him getting fired.