Fresh FizzCast: Syracuse Season Preview Roundtable & Predictions
D.A. | Aug 31, 2011 | Comments 4
The Fizz gets you set for Thursday night’s Syracuse football opener with Ben Doster of Deacons Illustrated, who joins us for this week’s Fizz Fresh Take.
Doster breaks down why Wake Forest struggled last season, and what he expects out of the team in 2011.
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“I think one thing that has to do with [their struggles] is all the injuries they had. And another thing is that they had such a small defensive front. A combination of that is going to take a toll on you. But they return a good nucleus of players and I think people are going to see an improved Wake team [this year]. Not a great Wake team, but an improved one.”
The Demon Deacons, who went 3-9 in 2010, are wary of SU’s potent offense, accoridng to Doster.
“Everyone’s just concerned about Syracuse being physical offensively. Coach Grobe says Syracuse might be the most physical team that they play offensively this season. Wake Forest is definitely taking Syracuse very seriously and knows that it’s going to be a big challenge.”
The Fizz’s season preview also includes five writers convened at Fizzquarters for a huge roundtable discussion regarding. The most controversial topic was the anticipated poor attendance at the season opener. Should more ‘Cuse fans step up to the plate and make an appearance at the Carrier Dome, or are they rightfully cautious after years of experiencing one pitiful team after another?
The Fizz round table also discussed:
- What to expect out of a young core of linebackers.
- Questionable depth behind Antwon Bailey at running back.
- The unpredictable Big East Conference.
- The lack of respect that Doug Marrone’s recruiting classes have gotten.
- Predictions for the upcoming season.
The game you’ve waited all year for is finally here. Remember to follow The Fizz on Twitter for live updates on Syracuse football.
Posted: Andrew Kanell
I think the linebacking crew is going to surprise a lot of people. I think that they’re going to be agressive,quick to the ball,and not be afraid to hit the opposing teams hard. by the time the 2011 season comes to an end Syracuse will have the best linebackers going into 2012 in the Big East.
My predictions for this year’s team is for syracuse to go 10-2 during the regular season. I believe that they will “UPSET” USC and head into week 7 against West Virginia “UNDEFEATED”.
I also predict the game against Pittsburgh on Dec. 3rd will be for the BIG EAST CHAMPIONSHIP.
For years, people clamored for parity within college football. Well,for the last couple of years the Big East has exactly what people wanted. Let’s all set back and enjoy the season people.
Watch out Big East,”Syracuse is on a mission,”and shouldn’t be taken lightly.
GO CUSE!!
You’ll see its all about the RB’s on O side of the ball. Unless Ryan goes down then the seasons a loss!! Gulley is no where a # 2 RB!!! He has really shown nothing at all. The other backs have shown just as much as Gulley has shown. 24-10 CUSE win against WF. 7-6 record with a bowl loss!!
a good bet is 7-6. with any luck. despite the showing vs K-state last winter, i am not impressed on any level with the genaric pro set offense. pitt has played the same cliche nfl for years and never won big cept in the tony d years and also the marino? years. both were exceptional players. and it can be argued that pitt has recruited better talent for years then su has. in other words, with out a gimmack” offense.. fun and gun mass pass attack( hawaii/texas tech/smu or say a run based spread-WVU/oregon.. or pass spread:missouri/kansas, su is not gonna go far on offense. that is why a opton team like navy can be a sucess, or a kansas can suddenly win. northwestern, is a prototype, playing opton qbs out of somewhat of genaric offense. simply put, a su or rutgers or ct pro set” is never gonna matchup talent wise vs a bama or usc team. just not gonna happen. they are 3 deep easy in talent to say SU. when u got a gimmack triple opton, spread run, or spread pass or fun and gun, that means a superior player like tim tebow or john elway can carry a team like su all the way to the top on their back.
8-4. Will go into WV game 5-1 (loss to USC) We will beat WV because we will be off a bye week and in a “rocking” dome on a Friday night. Top 25 after a 6-1 start! Tough down the stretch 2-3. Final record of 8-4 but we will end with bowl win.(Giving Marrone time to scout the game and team time to heal will work magic again.) So pumped for this game tonight that I can’t stand it!!!