I would point to this, that defense was playing exceptionally well compared to last year. They hit with intesity and made tackles though I think the prevent d in the 4th quarter hurt big time but was probably done to stop Decker from scoring. There wers some positives to take from this game and even though the loss hurt worse then a kick in the nuts, I hope they learn from it and still think they can win 5-6 games after watching them.

For the first time in 3 1/2 years I had hope that things will be better. I know they will get worse before then, but now there is hope.

Someone PLEASE make one of those Obama Hope poster for HCDM.

How is he doing?

all around. It burns bad but SU played with HEART!

I’m a huge Orange fan now that this game is over.

nice game, you guys were clearly better than advertised. Weber was unusually inaccurate today and I like the adjustments the Gopher defense made. But Syracuse clearly has some playmakers and Paulus should only get better as the year goes on. I’m glad we played in week 1 and not week 6.

Sadly, the d wore down by the end of the game. Considering at one point the Gophers were 1-10 on 3rd down, I’d say things were going well. Sadly they finished the 4th quarter a lot better and that stat will be skewed to look respectable for Minny. Oh well, I think this team has a lot more potential than originally advertised. I do think we may be able to see at least 4 wins and a few more close games like today.

Definitely broke the collarbone. Went to the ground holding his neck, and came back from the lockerroom in a sling.

I’ll give you the interception as Greg’s error, but that first play is all on Marrone for taking too long to send the offense out. Even without putting it on Marrone, Paulus had no chance as the snap was over his head.

As a lifelong Syracuse fan and a season ticket holder for the past couple years I am so glad that this is my freshman year. The defense played excellently and the team showed a lot of heart after that terrible start. While the ending stung I am extremely hopeful that wins will follow. I’m thinking they find a way to win 5 games or so this year and things only go up from here. I was also really impressed with the crowd. The student section overflowed into the upper deck and a majority of the regular crowd was on its feet for most of the game. The dome hadn’t been that loud since the Virginia Tech ot victory in one of Coach P’s later years.

Receivers and the TE combined for at least 4 drops. I could only think if one was caught, we could have extended the drive and score or run out the clock. Paulus should not put his head down. He played no mistake football until the last moment.

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…and much that can be said has been said already (the bittersweet blend of disappointment and hope, if you will). Two things really stood out to me in this game, which was almost three different games (bad start, great middle, bad finish).

1) The defense was HITTING. I mean, in person, you could really appreciate the absolutely physical play of the SU defense. When the hell was the last time we’ve been able to say that? Generally they were in position, made plays, and took good angles. By and large, they stopped the big play, gang tackled, and generally played the way a good defense should.

2) The Carrier Dome was ROCKING. For the first time in what felt like forever, Syracuse had the home field advantage back. The Dome was loud like it was in the good old days, when Donovan McNabb was running free and Keith Bulluck was tackling everything in sight. My hope is that the local Syracuse fans keep going – keep believing and keep drinking the Doug Marrone Kool-Aid, and keep the Dome full, loud, and obnoxious. Back in the day, even when Syracuse was having an off year, the Dome was always a tough place to play for opposing teams.

Very disappointing loss, and the long drive home was tough to take…but I think bricks have been laid in the foundation here, and things are definitely different up there on the Hill. This is not the same old Greg Robinson bullshit…this is something new. Something better. Go Doug Marrone, go Greg Paulus, and Go Orange.

However, in 2005 our first game game was a 15-7 loss in the dome to West Virginia. A team that eventually went 11-1, we played them tough that year. In our first game under new head coach Greg Robinson, and oh by the way the paid attendance for that game was 45,418.
Lets keep this in perspective,today compared to 4 years and 1 day ago are almost mirror images to each other. We played better than last year however, lack of defenseive depth hurt in the second half, and our offesnse was lacking lacking critical adjustments needed when we came out of halftime…………emotion aside our tackling was at least a step in the right direction……..and can somebody please get these guys some stick-em

if it was not for that botched snap on the first offensive play….the game may have turned out differently. Big time jitters!

Its not like the close losses under GRob because I dont feel there was anything they could have done differently. Guys played hard and left it all on the field. Our starters never got a rest and it showed in the 4th. However the fundamentals were there: blocking, tackling and hitting. We never got lazy. Never gave up. We were undermanned and played a good big10 team to OT. Like they said above, this would be a different game in week 5.

Great effort. Lots of gang tackling and lots of pressure from the D. You HAVE TO love that if you’ve watched any SU football the past 4 years. Paulus, in my opinion, will get better. His throws — at times — were shaky and he doesn’t seem to have a whole lot of “zip” on the ball. I liked what I saw from the Stallion….Carter ran HARD all game, and Bailey got some good gainers as well. Mike Williams needs to make a couple of those catches, but again — he is someone who hasn’t played a game in 2 years. Give these guys a break. They will lose by 3-4 TD’s at Penn State, but I give them a fighter’s chance against anyone in the Big East. West Virginia struggled today against a I-AA opponent (eff your ‘FCS’ & ‘FBS’ bullshit) and Pitt didn’t play well at all until finally putting away Youngstown St (alson I-AA team). I am happy with the effort from the team and everything that went on today. I think it was a positive experience, save for the outcome.

Next week won’t be pretty – but how can you not enjoy yesterday’s effort. One game does not make a season, but the kids seem like they expect to win and compete to win now -which is a welcome change.

Offensively the line will need to get better and Paulus will need to get more comfortable under pressure – it looked to me like if he sat in the pocket and throw to front pilon in OT Williams had a play on the ball and no one else would have. But the protection wasn’t strong and Paulus rolled left to avoid it. He needs to get a bit more comfortable there.

Offensive line – okay but not great. Couldn’t run when they needed to and beyond the bubble screens, stallion, etc the offensive life was pretty weak on a standard formation basis. Hopefully they get stronger as the season goes on

Looking California, feeling Minnesota.

Is more dejection rather than disappointment or even sorrow. Yes, we lost. But unlike the last few years, it looks like Syracuse has an actual football team. Greg Paulus has a lot of potential, but he’s not the ex-factor. I’m loving Mike Williams and I’m loving the Wildcat. Give Doug Marrone a few years and Syracuse should be relevant again.