SU 2013 General Discussion

[jonvi]

Depth Chart leading into opening day against PSU.

Syracuse football releases depth chart for season opener against Penn State | syracuse.com

Some things I like here. First....SU's first and second team are solid. Players who saw a lot of action last year. Yes SU lost a few from the O and D line. But this years version of O and D line will be fine. The RB's are going to be running down hill.

The D line will hold their own.

To help out the D line, all the LB corp return. They are going to be one of THE best LB groups in the ACC. A disruptive bunch that likes to blitz and has the speed to cover receivers. They play wide open and hit very hard. There will be some bells rung.

The question everyone wants to know...who is the starting QB. It doesn't matter. Terrell Hunt is better than Nassib. If Drew Allen did infact beat out TH, then SU will have a true stud taking snaps. Flush your SU QB concerns down the drain. TH is a good QB. I'm not sure Allen won it.

Everyone knows Smith and PTG. But seeing Ashton Broyld's name on the first team just sends shivers down my back. That guy is a stud. He'll be lining up outside more than in the backfield. If he gets the ball in open space....he can go to the house by going around and through people.

The kicking game is the same as last year. Everyone a year older and very capable. RS Freshman George Morris II earned the KOR duties and let me tell you...this guy is a threat to go to the house every time. GMII is going to shock people who don't know this team. He may be doing punt returns by seasons end.

jonvi's concern....TE and WR's are new and the huge question mark. Someone is going to have to breakout and I'm not sure who has the combination of skills and body for the D1 game. Teams will want to stack the box until an SU receiver shows consistency.

 

[jonvi]

Adrean Adelson doing an interview with SU Center Macky MacPherson. This guy is articulate. I don't think an NFL career is coming but I have to believe he will be coaching the game one day. Look at how he side steps secret info like the QB battle at SU.

He'll make an outstanding coach one day. Smooth.

Video: Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Macky MacPherson - ESPN

 

[mall3013]

Adrean Adelson doing an interview with SU Center Macky MacPherson. This guy is articulate. I don't think an NFL career is coming but I have to believe he will be coaching the game one day. Look at how he side steps secret info like the QB battle at SU.

He'll make an outstanding coach one day. Smooth.

Video: Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Macky MacPherson - ESPN

I expect this to be a very close game. I think PSU wins by a FG. Is this game being played at the Dome or in State College?

 

[jonvi]

I expect this to be a very close game. I think PSU wins by a FG. Is this game being played at the Dome or in State College?

Neutral. The Meadowlands. It's labled a home game for SU. Penn State and SU have booked a home and home. This is SU's home game.

PSU is expected to have a bunch more fans than SU. But I don't believe this sells out so I don't see noise being an issue. I sure would have rathered played them in the Dome. Noise would have been an issue then.

A month ago I threw up an SU win, 13 - 6. I'm sticking with that call.

 

[mall3013]

Neutral. The Meadowlands. It's labled a home game for SU. Penn State and SU have booked a home and home. This is SU's home game.

PSU is expected to have a bunch more fans than SU. But I don't believe this sells out so I don't see noise being an issue. I sure would have rathered played them in the Dome. Noise would have been an issue then.

A month ago I threw up an SU win, 13 - 6. I'm sticking with that call.

I bet it sells out. PSU travels well and a huge alumni. I would not be at all surprised to see a sell out. When was the last time these two played? 1960s?

 

[jonvi]

I bet it sells out. PSU travels well and a huge alumni. I would not be at all surprised to see a sell out. When was the last time these two played? 1960s?

2008 was the last meeting and SU took an ass whoopin. 46 - 17. That was Coach Marrone's first year as HC. The last time SU won was back in the 80's.

The overall series is led by PSU something like 45 - 23 ish.

 

[mall3013]

2008 was the last meeting and SU took an ass whoopin. 46 - 17. That was Coach Marrone's first year as HC. The last time SU won was back in the 80's.

The overall series is led by PSU something like 45 - 23 ish.

Really 2008? Where the hell have I been? Lol. I remember going back some time these guys used to play more often. I really wished ' Cuse would have went into the BIG10 instead of the ACC.

 

[jonvi]

Really 2008? Where the hell have I been? Lol. I remember going back some time these guys used to play more often. I really wished ' Cuse would have went into the BIG10 instead of the ACC.

Prior to the invite to the ACC, I was pro B1G as well. But....we never got the invite. After being accepted to the ACC, I began to see where the Cuse is a better fit with the ACC than with the B1G.

Smaller stadiums. More private schools. Huge in bball. Throw in the TV agreement.... I'm very much good with the ACC.

Bottom line....I didn't want Syracuse to be left out in the cold like UConn and Cinc. Man talk about no mans land. I'm very happy SU made it to the ACC.

I am all ACC BABY!!!! Getting a Dickie V shirt and all.

 

[mall3013]

Prior to the invite to the ACC, I was pro B1G as well. But....we never got the invite. After being accepted to the ACC, I began to see where the Cuse is a better fit with the ACC than with the B1G.

Smaller stadiums. More private schools. Huge in bball. Throw in the TV agreement.... I'm very much good with the ACC.

Bottom line....I didn't want Syracuse to be left out in the cold like UConn and Cinc. Man talk about no mans land. I'm very happy SU made it to the ACC.

I am all ACC BABY!!!! Getting a Dickie V shirt and all.

That just feels so odd to me. Just to think of the rivalry of UConn, Georgetown, Villanova and so forth is going to take time to digest. Furthermore I will miss the Big East tournament at MSG. It's hard that it's a reality now.

 

[jonvi]

That just feels so odd to me. Just to think of the rivalry of UConn, Georgetown, Villanova and so forth is going to take time to digest. Furthermore I will miss the Big East tournament at MSG. It's hard that it's a reality now.

I've read that an ACC tournament in MSG is not out of the question. It won't happen in the next couple of years, but I understand Swofford is looking into it.

I will miss the Big East as well for bball. But football was just hard to get through. Not so much cause of the play, but because of the national perception. Rutgers and UConn versus anyone just doesn't get the blood pumping. Aside from SU, there wass no football history in the BE.

But playing Miami and FSU...those are huge names in CFB. Throw in good years with Clemson now....past years with UNC, VT and VA....this league gets a ton more exposer.

And bball....SU versus Duke or UNC is epic. NC State can raise up. NC's have come from many ACC schools. Adding in Pitt and SU to the ACC makes this conference rival anything the BE ever did.

jmho.

 

[mall3013]

I've read that an ACC tournament in MSG is not out of the question. It won't happen in the next couple of years, but I understand Swofford is looking into it.

I will miss the Big East as well for bball. But football was just hard to get through. Not so much cause of the play, but because of the national perception. Rutgers and UConn versus anyone just doesn't get the blood pumping. Aside from SU, there wass no football history in the BE.

But playing Miami and FSU...those are huge names in CFB. Throw in good years with Clemson now....past years with UNC, VT and VA....this league gets a ton more exposer.

And bball....SU versus Duke or UNC is epic. NC State can raise up. NC's have come from many ACC schools. Adding in Pitt and SU to the ACC makes this conference rival anything the BE ever did.

jmho.

Good point. Wake Forest isn't to shabby either. It makes sense why Syracuse made the move. I was hearing that Rutgers will be leaving as well at some point? Very possible to the BIG10.

 

[jonvi]

Penn State vs SU

So jonvi's on record. SU's gonna shock PSU. It's going to be neck and neck through the first half...no one team breaking.

But the second half will tilt towards SU. The fourth quarter will be PSU in desperation mode.

 

[mall3013]

Penn State vs SU

So jonvi's on record. SU's gonna shock PSU. It's going to be neck and neck through the first half...no one team breaking.

But the second half will tilt towards SU. The fourth quarter will be PSU in desperation mode.

I'm pulling for you guys. Quick question, do you remember going back let's say 10 years or so, the radio talk shows etc. were constantly criticizing Paul Pasquoloni about his boring conservative playcalling? I would imagine a lot of fans wish they still had this man, no?

 

[jonvi]

I forgot about this thread. Well SU is where most predicted at this point of the season which is 2 - 2. I thought for sure SU was a lock for 3 - 1. The coach deciding to start Allen instead of Hunt was a mistake. But shit happens.

Here are some thoughts after the Tulane game:

Hunt is going to be a good QB. In the Tulane game, Hunt completed passes to 11 receivers. In the Wagner game, he hit 9 players for receptions. He's only a Soph and he is showing a lot of good stuff. The next couple of years should be something Cuse fans can look forward too.

But I need to temper that a little. Hunt hasn't put a bunch of yards up through the air. He hasn't had to play from behind because he's been in only against Wagner and Tulane.....and the last series against NW where he put together like a 8 play drive for 65 yards and a TD.

The tackling in the Tulane game was pretty bad. The defense needs to work on fundamentals. A guy like Tajh Boyd will eat up a D that doesn't wrap him up. He's too strong.

The D took two injuries in the Tulane game. I don't know the extent of either injury yet. But can say except for the linebackers, SU is very thin on defense.

Both the O and D line have done very well the last two games. The O line is opening holes for everyone. SU put up over 200 yards on the ground against Tulane getting yardage from 6 different players.

The D line just ate up Wagner and Tulane. Joe Montana's kid (Nick) is still flinching.

Special teams have done well enough to keep the ball on the right side of the 50, but there needs to be much improvement from the Punting, FG and Kick Off specialist if SU is going to finish strong this year.

I still stand by my original statements which is SU is going to give the ACC fits this year. They will not end up in the gutter where much of the nation has them. And the program continues to head in the right direction. I think the next few years everyone will see steady improvement.

 

[jonvi]

Today's paper says Jerome Smith will return for his senior year. PTG announced the other day he would return for his fifth season.

Next year is shaping up nicely.

 

[jonvi]

SU Wins the Texas Bowl

Man...what a great game. I don't care who you are....that game was fun beginning to end.

And yes....my boys won 21 - 17 when they were not expected to be in the game.

GG SU.

 

[douggie]

Congrats on the win jonvi. Good game too. Jim Brown was proud.

 

[jonvi]

Congrats on the win jonvi. Good game too. Jim Brown was proud.

Thanks douggie. I don't know if anyone cared either way, but both teams played till the end so that's all I can ask. This was a good win for my boys.

And your boys have TAM next Tuesday....good luck there. Johnny pinball is special. A win by Duke here would be extra special.

 

[BoiseStateFan27]

good win by Syracuse today

it ended up being a fun one at the end too

 

[douggie]

I'll be there. Love to go bowling. Especially in the ATL. Anyways, congrats! Ending the year with a Win is special.