After the end (or during) the Colgate game, under what circumstances would you have these thoughts

[texascpa]

1) Oh man, it's going to be a long year (or "Oh, no, we suck again!")

2) Well, Babers is right, it won't be until mid-way next year that we see this thing really moving

3) We're definitely going bowling this year

4) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, BABY!


For me,
1) Either a loss or we only score 17 points or less
2) We score 17-30 points, win or lose, but look disjointed at times, slower pace than expected and/or QBs look confused and off the mark
3) We score 42+ and we give up 10 or less, while looking efficient and confident in what we are doing
4) We win 70-0 and defense gives up less than 100 yards total offense...wait, change that, it doesn't matter, we're going 14-0 and winning it all, BABY!

 

[donniesyracuse]

1) Oh man, it's going to be a long year (or "Oh, no, we suck again!")

2) Well, Babers is right, it won't be until mid-way next year that we see this thing really moving

3) We're definitely going bowling this year

4) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, BABY!


For me,
1) Either a loss or we only score 17 points or less
2) We score 17-30 points, win or lose, but look disjointed at times, slower pace than expected and/or QBs look confused and off the mark
3) We score 42+ and we give up 10 or less, while looking efficient and confident in what we are doing
4) We win 70-0 and defense gives up less than 100 yards total offense...wait, change that, it doesn't matter, we're going 14-0 and winning it all, BABY!

I won't have thoughts #1, #3, or #4 either way.

Even if they lose, I'll probably feel #2, because I think Colgate is better than most believe.

An impressive performance will make me optimistic about the season, but I'm just not the kind of person that says "definitely" about anything that isn't predetermined.

 

[JJReddawg]

1. Cointoss
2. First 3 and out.
3. First touchdown.
4. Win by more than two scores.

Wash, rinse, and repeat the next week.

 

[HRE Otto IV]

All about the D. I have faith no matter what happens on O vs Colgate that Babers can and will get it fixed. However if the D looks as bad as it did last year, that will be a concern. That will tell me the problem is more a talent issue, which I wouldn't be surprised given our MAC level recruiting on that side of the ball.

 

[upperdeck]

i expect a bunch of 3 and outs even if we score 50.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

It was Colgate. Who knows.

 

[NailstheCusefan12]

The most likely thoughts I'll have during this game will be about how much I hate ESPN3 when it freezes during the opening kickoff.

 

[donniesyracuse]

The most likely thoughts I'll have during this game will be about how much I hate ESPN3 when it freezes during the opening kickoff.

I'll be in section 310 hating that I can't read the numbers.

 

[TheCusian]

All about the D. I have faith no matter what happens on O vs Colgate that Babers can and will get it fixed. However if the D looks as bad as it did last year, that will be a concern. That will tell me the problem is more a talent issue, which I wouldn't be surprised given our MAC level recruiting on that side of the ball.

I'm sure you'll point to the diminutive size of our secondary - but I'm pretty sure that's where you're MAC talent argument dies.

I think the D will be improved, but it won't show in overall stats due to an increase in possessions per game.

 

[Mr Peabody]

1. If we score less than 15
2. If we score less than 25
3. Defense holds 'Gate to less than 130 total yards and we put up over 50 points
4. Mrs Peabody buys me my 5th IPA.

 

[KellySyracuse]

1. If we score less than 15
2. If we score less than 25
3. Defense holds 'Gate to less than 130 total yards and we put up over 50 points
4. Mrs Peabody buys me my 5th IPA.

the Bells Two Hearted they sell at the dome catch up with ya quick. Real quick

 

[Mr Peabody]

the Bells Two Hearted they sell at the dome catch up with ya quick. Real quick

Tried it for the first time last Friday at Smokey Bones and you are absolutely correct! Didn't realize they had it at the dome; thanks for the heads up.

 

[Scooch]

I'm looking forward to the SU tradition of breaking in a new head coach by having the opening snap sail over our QBs head.

 

[OrangeTarheel]

1) Bonehead mistakes - whether it be a classic Coach P-era misuse of time outs, a bunch of worthless penalties, fumbles or poor decision making on 4th down (everyone seems to think Babers won't make THAT error) ... if I see these then I know we are, indeed, cursed and that the Dome was built on an ancient Indian burial ground just as the legend foretold.

2) Mistakes in coordination - wide receivers not coordinating with the QB, missed blocking assignments, players not getting back to position in time for the next play ... things we can correct given time.

3) Minimal mistakes. Nothing too flashy from O or D but solid football even if the score is close.

4) I won't be saying this (on the outside, my inside voice ALWAYS says this) after the Colgate game. We'll learn some things from the game but not enough to know how we'll perform against the big boys on our schedule.

 

[KellySyracuse]

Tried it for the first time last Friday at Smokey Bones and you are absolutely correct! Didn't realize they had it at the dome; thanks for the heads up.

in a tall boy can at the craft beer stands

 

[OttoMets]

the Bells Two Hearted they sell at the dome catch up with ya quick. Real quick

I need to drink a lot fewer of those Bells this season.

Some complain about the Dome's crappy selection, but at least the Bud products allow me to remember the game.

 

[721Comstock]

I need to drink a lot fewer of those Bells this season.

Some complain about the Dome's crappy selection, but at least the Bud products allow me to remember the game.

It's a public service, to not be able to remember most of the home games the past few seasons.

 

[Mr Peabody]

It's a public service, to not be able to remember most of the home games the past few seasons.

Read that one to Mrs P and she's still laughing.

 

[retro44]

1) Oh man, it's going to be a long year (or "Oh, no, we suck again!")

2) Well, Babers is right, it won't be until mid-way next year that we see this thing really moving

3) We're definitely going bowling this year

4) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, BABY!


For me,
1) Either a loss or we only score 17 points or less
2) We score 17-30 points, win or lose, but look disjointed at times, slower pace than expected and/or QBs look confused and off the mark
3) We score 42+ and we give up 10 or less, while looking efficient and confident in what we are doing
4) We win 70-0 and defense gives up less than 100 yards total offense...wait, change that, it doesn't matter, we're going 14-0 and winning it all, BABY!

AMBIEN CAN MAKE YOU DO AND SAY STRANGE THINGS...

 

[Pyle]

1) Oh man, it's going to be a long year (or "Oh, no, we suck again!")

2) Well, Babers is right, it won't be until mid-way next year that we see this thing really moving

3) We're definitely going bowling this year

4) NATIONAL CHAMPIONS, BABY!

1. 0-2 beers.

2. 2-4 beers.

3. 4-6 beers.

4. Halftime Cutoff.

 

[OrangePA]

I have a feeling we will know a lot by the end of the first quarter and maybe after the first offensive and defensive series.

I recall during Marrone's first game - despite the first play snap over Paulus' head - it was obvious from the start of the game that the team was well coached and had improved a great deal over the previous season.

I noticed that there were relatively few mistakes made during this year's spring game.

I suspect that we will see a well-coached team on September 2.

 

[PAcuse]

First trip to the dome so I have a feeling it will be number 4 most of the day, unless we lose the game lol.

 

[Trueblue25]

Dome Foams until Dungey looks like Marino.