Syracuse Arrogance

[Techfiend]

Boy, they really think McCord is all of that, don't they. I wonder if they ever watched him play for OSU? Without incredible talent around him, is he going to be as good? Guess they'll find out.

 

[CuseJacket]

They ever get air conditioning in that POS? Most ironically named stadium ever.

Yes, right around the time that Carrier was no longer the sponsor

 

[OP1]

Ok so fine. King cannot hear. Have no choice but to line up and just run ball down their throat. Sounds like a plan

Cannot hear? Same response I have for MLB pitchers/catchers, just use signals like you have been doing your entire career…

 

[GTBandit22]

Hope springs eternal. But Syracuse fans can only be so cavalier because they have no data. I feel pretty good about this game.
Much like Tech did, Cuse is getting rid of a staff that ran a funky scheme and hired a bunch of recruiters. Their DC was “co-DC” at A&M for one year and I’m unaware if he actually designed or called defenses for them. He was a DL coach the rest of his career. I’m guessing the 3-3-5, their calling card, and hell to play against, is gone.
Their OC did call some plays at Baylor, but has been in the NFL as a position coach for a while.

Dino had some bad luck with QB injuries but much like some Tech fans with PJ, him being scape goated as the reason they were going 6-6 may cause some mea culpas in a few years. Maybe he(and his staff) were the reason they were competitive at all.

 

[stingerman]

We should take Syracuse very seriously. McCord is more than capable QB, and really could be one of the best in the conference. And from his stats, it does not look like he makes many mistakes. If we are Top 25, they will have extra intensity. And in our first true road game, it will not be easy. Our DL will need to have a really good game. But first...Georgia State!

 

[g0lftime]

Hope springs eternal. But Syracuse fans can only be so cavalier because they have no data. I feel pretty good about this game.
Much like Tech did, Cuse is getting rid of a staff that ran a funky scheme and hired a bunch of recruiters. Their DC was “co-DC” at A&M for one year and I’m unaware if he actually designed or called defenses for them. He was a DL coach the rest of his career. I’m guessing the 3-3-5, their calling card, and hell to play against, is gone.
Their OC did call some plays at Baylor, but has been in the NFL as a position coach for a while.

Dino had some bad luck with QB injuries but much like some Tech fans with PJ, him being scape goated as the reason they were going 6-6 may cause some mea culpas in a few years. Maybe he(and his staff) were the reason they were competitive at all.

We struggled to beat them last year against a replacement QB. They were physical. This is a new team and staff for them so we don't know what they will bring. The pass plays that FSU hit on their last drive gives me some concern we still need to improve pass defense. Ug-whatever was likely on a short leash most of the game. We will face better passing QB's this season.

 

[GTBandit22]

We struggled to beat them last year against a replacement QB. They were physical. This is a new team and staff for them so we don't know what they will bring. The pass plays that FSU hit on their last drive gives me some concern we still need to improve pass defense. Ug-whatever was likely on a short leash most of the game. We will face better passing QB's this season.

I’m not saying we don’t need to take them seriously. I’m just saying this new staff, especially on the defensive side, seems like a downgrade to me.

 

[Lil G]

Discrediting King as a passer after he threaded that insane 30 yard needle, and threw for 69% with zero interceptions against a VERY hyped defense is next level brain dead rose tinted glasses

 

[billga99]

May as well start this now given it's related to yesterday's game and we play 'Cuse in two weeks.

Mostly compliments and caution, but there are some real gems.

GT is going to be a huge problem

Wow what an OLine they have. Let's schock the world!

syracusefan.com

Comparing last year's defense not stopping their TE posing as a QB to this year's defense I think will be proven wrong. I am not debating a better throwing QB will have more success than FSU but I think we will score more than 24 points on most of our opponents.

 

[AUFC]

I'm talking football, not basketball. Big East football...so we're talking years and years ago. That was my point. It's been a long time since they had a loud football crowd.

That place helped them put Clemson (edited: Clemson was not #1 for this game) and a very good Wake Forest team on the ropes in 2021. I know multiple alumn who say the Dome can get absolutely rocking when they want it to. They have similar momentum in the program w/ the new coach, the best recruiting class they've had in decades, elite QB, etc - while the noon kick helps us a little bit, if they beat Ohio and we roll in Top 25, it's gonna be a madhouse.

Edit: 2017 was when they knocked off #2 Clemson in the Carrier Dome.

 

[stinger78]

Saying that King is not an elite passer is not necessarily wrong. It totally misses the point though because King is an elite QB as a total package. I hope he develops into an elite passing QB before he graduates as he has the potential.

Neither Jake Fromm nor Stetson Bennett were elite passers. Both have an NC in their resume.

 

[GTJake]

No sweat, they are acting like every other preseason fan base hoping for the best. For us take it one week at a time, take care of business and move on.

 

[stinger78]

We struggled to beat them last year against a replacement QB. They were physical. This is a new team and staff for them so we don't know what they will bring. The pass plays that FSU hit on their last drive gives me some concern we still need to improve pass defense. Ug-whatever was likely on a short leash most of the game. We will face better passing QB's this season.

Two things: 1) they ran that funky running offense last year with an end at QB and we could not stop the run last year, and 2) on Saturday against F$U we were rushing 3 and playing their WRs soft on the final drive forcing them to eat clock. I’m not too worried. We held F$U to 21 points and less than 300 total yards. We should only get better.

 

[LargeFO]

Ftr I’m taking them quite serious.
I was just a bit surprised at some of their general comments but fans gonna fan.

 

[apatriot1776]

Comparing last year's defense not stopping their TE posing as a QB to this year's defense I think will be proven wrong. I am not debating a better throwing QB will have more success than FSU but I think we will score more than 24 points on most of our opponents.

They really expect McCall to be a better throwing QB though? He won a lot of games at Ohio St but the dude projects as a UDFA in the NFL draft and was pretty clearly the weak spot on that OSU team. He could surprise with improvement but as of right now he's the same tier as DJU.

 

[travgt01]

Neither Jake Fromm nor Stetson Bennett were elite passers. Both have an NC in their resume.

Since when does fromm have a natty?

 

[stinger78]

Since when does fromm have a natty?

My bad. I guess subliminally trying to minimize Stetson.

 

[UgaBlows]

Since when does fromm have a natty?

Preseason Natty bro

 

[fairweatherhater]

Since when does fromm have a natty?

Haha, I completely glossed over that. Just thought "Yeah I guess he has a point"

 

[ThatGuy]

We should take Syracuse very seriously. McCord is more than capable QB, and really could be one of the best in the conference. And from his stats, it does not look like he makes many mistakes. If we are Top 25, they will have extra intensity. And in our first true road game, it will not be easy. Our DL will need to have a really good game. But first...Georgia State!

This. Especially the last part.

I read half of this thread so far, and am putting it on mute for the foreseeable future. I'm taking a page from Key's playbook - I have no idea who we play the week after Georgia State, and that's fine with me.