Weekend Rewind: Seniors Leading the Harvard Train

[OrangeXtreme]

The new Syracuse offense, a bit like the old Syracuse offense
Friday’s trip to Charlottesville was a barometer for Syracuse’s reconstructed offensive lineup, and it passed its test against a Virginia defense still sorting things out. In a 14-13 defeat of the Cavaliers, the starting six combined for all the goals and all nine assists as the Orange improved to 4-0.

Tim Barber, Derek DeJoe and Nick Mariano all posted hat tricks for Syracuse, while mainstay Dylan Donahue added two goals and three assists. Midfielder Sergio Salcido scored twice on extra-man.

Virginia’s defense remains a work in progress, but the Orange’s balance is the most impressive facet of its latest victory. Syracuse collects offensive talent about as well as anyone, but exactly how this group would complement each other was a bit of an unknown entering the season. Four weeks in, it’s reasonable to suggest the group works together just fine.

 

[OttosDad]

I really thin when they get Piroli back it will be huge, just think, you can then slide Barber to middie, and the second line will probably get DeJoe, who has been on fire, to go along with Lane and Simmons/Westin, who both have been disappointments this season, but have shown some nice things in the past.