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Location: Syracuse, N.Y. | Founded: 1870 | Enrollment: 17,266 | Colors: Orange | Stadium: Carrier Dome | Capacity: 50,000 | Coach: Greg Robinson
Record: (2-10, 1-6 Big East)
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Orange report: Inside slant
 

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The spring game looked a lot like the Orange's disastrous 2007 season. During the 37-play scrimmage, the Syracuse offense rushed 23 times for 56 yards. Determining why is not easy.

Perhaps it was the offensive line. Perhaps it was the shortage of running backs. Perhaps it was the defense, which might be better than expected.

Whatever it was, the running game didn't look good.

Last season, the Orange ranked 118th out of 119 Division I-A teams in rushing and averaged 62.75 yards rushing per game. Its average of 2.01 yards per rushing attempt was the lowest of any major college team last year.

That's a big reason why Robinson brought in assistant coach Mitch Browning to be his offensive coordinator. Browning's teams at Minnesota were among the nation's best in running the ball. At Syracuse, Browning has a huge challenge.

The offensive line is at the forefront of the run game issue in Browning's plan. In addition to the running game problems, the quarterbacks were sacked four times. But the Orange insists the offensive line is more physical and cohesive. Perhaps the results will be more apparent in the fall.

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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 16, 2007

July 3, 2008 10:46 am
I can't belive it. Syracuse gets another game on National Television. They will play Northwestern at noon on ESPN. This a winnable game and is great for our program. 
Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Feb 25, 2007

July 3, 2008 8:48 pm

By Nostradamus. The supposed also-ran of the six BCS conferences, the Big East is the only league that can claim three straight BCS bowl game victories. So why do I have them pegged fifth in my standings of BCS conferences? I guess I am a glutton for punishment...


When Virginia Tech, Miami, and Boston College left the Big East, nearly everyone outs ...(more)

Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 3, 2007

May 29, 2008 7:27 pm

I might be a rarirty but I actually loved living in Syracuse. I became a big Orange fan after moving there in 86' from California. One of the best bars I have ever been in was Roman's Tavern. It was in a cruddy little corner of town but that place was packed every Friday and Saturday. Where else could you go where you could get hammered on 20 dollars? 1.75 drinks and after 7-8 o ...(more)

Reputation:99
Level:Superstar
Since:Feb 12, 2008

May 19, 2008 3:03 pm
(POLL)

Here is a quick hit poll for everyone to consider.  In light of Syracuse's poor performance since Greg Robinson has become the head coach, Should he be fired if the Orange do not post a winning record this season?

Please rate this poll and all poster's responses.

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 22, 2006

May 23, 2008 9:18 am
This season we all know about Collier and Sales but we have also brought in some other major recruits:

4 star
RB Collier
WR Sales
LB Romale Tucker
DE Mikhail Marinovich

3 star
ATH Trey Fairchild
DB Dorian Graham
DB Mike Jones
OL Nick Lepak
DB Grant Mayes
DE Dan Vaughan

2 star (one'
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Sep 17, 2007

June 18, 2008 10:15 am

Let's see how this goes.  One of the things I think CBS messed up on is not having a message board for the different conferences (if they have one I have not seen it).  So, I have created a group for BE fans to gather and talk - the BEST (Big East Sports Talk) group.  Please join!!!!

...(more)

Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 22, 2006

June 3, 2008 8:24 pm
We might as well suspend the season now.

wow
Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 22, 2006

May 26, 2008 9:34 am
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Check em out, they look better than last seasons.
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 16, 2007

May 8, 2008 8:58 pm

There has been some talk on these boards about the carrier dome and how some people think thay should play football outdoors. What everyones take.

I think they should keep the dome. There are no weather conditions to deal with for the players and the fans. Which improtant late in the season when there is 3 1/2 ft of snow on the ground, at least. Also if we got rid of the carrier d ...(more)

Reputation:96
Level:Superstar
Since:May 1, 2007

May 22, 2008 10:20 am
I am planning on heading up to cuse with a bunch of friends for this game and was looking for some info on the school/town area.  Just wondering what bars we should hit up while in town, and what hotels we should look into which are close by.  Any help would be appreciated.  Goodluck in 08, other than the PSU game...