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[QUOTE="SU94, post: 1590586, member: 202"]
[B]Just my opinion:[/B] Perhaps this is semantics, but I think the primary objective for Syracuse football and new HC Dino Babers should be to rise to the top of Eastern Football. If we can be at the top or near the top of that grouping – which includes BC, Pitt, Penn State, Maryland, Rutgers, Temple, UConn and even West Virginia – I think that our program can elevate itself with time and a dose of consistency.

This would solidify our identity: Syracuse plays football that is fast, fun and modern. In essence, we’d become an attractive and viable subset within the Atlantic Coast Conference, as opposed to a northern ACC outpost that is best known as a basketball school.

Installing Dino’s offense is a great start toward this end because it will differentiate us from the Eastern pack, which is (with the exception of WVU) run heavy and defensively oriented. I just think it is a bit early to focus on winning the ACC or the Atlantic or catching Clemson/FSU. Perhaps someday soon that can be the case, but not right now. Our best strategy should be to standout in our own neighborhood first.

Maybe this is the Wegmans philosophy? Thrive in your region and don’t get too greedy. By doing this, they’ve become one of the most admired companies in our country.

This philosophy does not prohibit Dino and Co. from trying to win every game or recruit in any region of the country. It simply provides a reasonable roadmap and sets attainable goals for the next 4-6 years.
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