Callin my shot

[CuseLegacy]

 

[Jeremy L.]

I'll say this - if Sean Tucker is going to wear 44, the video department absolutely knows this by now. They'll want content created ahead of the game and it may take a bit to edit along with other gameday responsibilities.

 

[GoCuse14]

Dino did make a cryptic comment a few weeks ago when asked about the number, something to effect of “I hope we are still having this conversation in a couple weeks. That would be really cool”. Something like that anyway.

 

[hplare]

-At home vs. Clemson.
-Honoring Floyd Little.
-Leading the nation in all purpose yards.

Sean Tucker comes out wearing 44. I’ve been hesitant in the past and was against bringing it back but boy, if there ever was a time, it’s now. 44 swag is going to be littered all over that stadium Friday night. The crowd would go insane if Tucker runs out of the tunnel with it on. Tucker not only deserves it but it would generate a TON of hype for a program that desperately needs it. Couple it with a Clemson win and SU absolutely crushes the PR for the weekend. It’s literally such a no brainer.

Also, what better way to Honor Little than passing the torch of his legacy?

Wrote AD Wildhack two weeks ago citing the growing sentiment for Sean to be so honored.

Suggested Brown's, Davis' and Little's number be individuals hung at that time.

Suggested Clemson game would be a good occasion and that, if possible, having Brown return to pass the tradition on would be a great touch and excellent publicity.

Got a nice reply, thanking me, noting Sean's contributions to date, and suggesting that reissuing the number might very well occur sometime in the future.

 

[donniesyracuse]

If I was superstitious (I am not), I might not want to change my number in the middle of a successful season. Perhaps I would be tempting the injury or fumble Gods.

 

[kirbivore]

I'd love to see #44 come back simply as an you to Gross

 

[NineOneSeven]

I'd say that 80% of the crowd would not even have a clue without an announcement.

 

[Nick44]

Dino has said publicly that for 44 to be given out, the players who wore it in the past should give the nod first. But he also said that decision is above him.

Agree. But the only living name on the list that matters is Jim Brown. If all want it to be awarded to Tucker except Brown, they aren’t going to allow it.

 

[RandomGuy]

I'd like it to happen Friday, but the following may be more likely:

Sean will be required to meet all of the available 44s, and that will take time. The University will get wind, and decide to establish a 44 Committee. They'll study economic and community impact, and it will then go on to the city. The Mayor will inexplicably vote no, but even worse? Through a bizarre contractual loophole, Nancy Cantor will have a vote. She'll argue that the standard for 44 is too stringent, and insist that 42 is good enough.

Eventually, they go through other channels, and figure it out. 7 years after Tucker is drafted, his honorary 44 jersey is raised at the half of a noon Syracuse/Marist football game. In a bizzare twist, the Jersey will be spelled ORNGE.

 

[David321]

Maybe it’s just me, but I think from a marketing perspective it would make sense to do it in the off season. The team would have Tucker’s full season stats to point to, and it could build up excitement for next seasons ST. Either way would be great though.

 

[721Comstock]

I'd like it to happen Friday, but the following may be more likely:

Sean will be required to meet all of the available 44s, and that will take time. The University will get wind, and decide to establish a 44 Committee. They'll study economic and community impact, and it will then go on to the city. The Mayor will inexplicably vote no, but even worse? Through a bizarre contractual loophole, Nancy Cantor will have a vote. She'll argue that the standard for 44 is too stringent, and insist that 42 is good enough.

Eventually, they go through other channels, and figure it out. 7 years after Tucker is drafted, his honorary 44 jersey is raised at the half of a noon Syracuse/Marist football game. In a bizzare twist, the Jersey will be spelled ORNGE.

This... all checks out.

 

[donniesyracuse]

I'd say that 80% of the crowd would not even have a clue without an announcement.

Yes, lots of things go unnoticed when you’re at the game. People in my section don’t even realize another QB is in even after the announcement.

 

[Chris02M]

Yes, lots of things go unnoticed when you’re at the game. People in my section don’t even realize another QB is in even after the announcement.

thats because you can hardly understand mr excitement

 

[Cusester]

#Free44!

 

[SWC75]

Yeah if you want to create a moment, there needs to be an announcement. Before the first offensive play Mr Excitement could say something like “in at running back, wearing number 44, Sean Tucker. “. I think at least 25% of the crowd would hear it and/or understand the significance.

...and the Jersey would read:

TCUKER
44

 

[RandomGuy]

thats because you can hardly understand mr excitement

During the introduction. 1 second before the team comes out, and the crowd is fired up. On the big board, Dino appears, and says "STOP!", as all the lights come on, and the music goes off.

The lights slowly go back down.. It goes to a vid of Tucker lacing up, putting on his pads, etc. Flashes of vintage Cuse football that are too tough to make out. The music intensity builds. In full glory, it goes to a shot of his back, with his thumbs pointing at his name and 44.

The dome erupts, the team comes on the field as one, and we beat Clemson for the 1st time since 2017.

The end.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I'd say that 80% of the crowd would not even have a clue without an announcement.

80% of the crowd would be saying "Why isn't Tucker playing, and who's the walk-on wearing 44"?

 

[dollarbill44]

Agree. But the only living name on the list that matters is Jim Brown. If all want it to be awarded to Tucker except Brown, they aren’t going to allow it.

My opinion is that if Jim Brown blocks this for his own selfish reasons (because that's all it would be) he can pound salt.

 

[dollarbill44]

Yes, lots of things go unnoticed when you’re at the game. People in my section don’t even realize another QB is in even after the announcement.

Half the crowd doesn't even know when the game starts.

 

[Red Holzman]

3 more days to build buzz. If well-managed, then fans will closely monitor the team's entrance.
Put Tucker at the front in the tunnel, then spend 15 seconds with cam zoomed on him in the 44 (music/NO narration).
Let the noise build, then announce it for the full explosion that will greet the team as they take the field.

All about building the buzz/anticipation for the 44 to finally return.
Clemson on national broadcast is perfect-
Huge game by Tucker and an SU win would get LOTS of attention!