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Seven Year Itch: The Struggles of Syracuse Football

September 2, 2000: the first football game of my collegiate career. Standing out front of Lawrinson Hall, a ubiquitous red Solo cup in hand, my group was approached by fans from the University of Buffalo, Syracuse’s first opponent of the 2000 season

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Great, and somewhat depressing read. It's sad to see the state of this program right now. I do think that we have the right coach now,...

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WTF???? Williams leaving? That and the rest of our sob story makes me sad. At least hoops starts tonight. I can rejoice in the Dolphin beating....

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  Jinx! I will no longer make predictions of my team winning.
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  How long did you rejoice in Dolphin beating??
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I see a lot in common with the Orange and my favorite pro team...the Lions, just in regards of the uphill battle both teams have in...

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Dan, Pretty accurate statement of our odds, I think. I have to believe that every game is winnable, if we avoid our usual screw ups. But...

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  At this point I'll be happy with a few less bad snaps, and minimizing the interceptions....
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  Since half our offense left Monday, I'm changing my forecast. 3-9
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