FSU opens -4.5….

[orangenauburn]

Syracuse Orange at Florida State Seminoles

Florida State (0-4) is a favorite over 3-1 Syracuse. This is just the second time we've seen a Power 5 matchup in which a team 0-4 or worse has been favored over a team with a winning record. The other time came in 1988, when 0-4 Tennessee was a 3.5-point home favorite over 2-1 Washington State. The Cougars won that game 52-24, and a year later, head coach Dennis Erickson was off to Miami.

 

[721Comstock]

Syracuse Orange at Florida State Seminoles

Florida State (0-4) is a favorite over 3-1 Syracuse. This is just the second time we've seen a Power 5 matchup in which a team 0-4 or worse has been favored over a team with a winning record. The other time came in 1988, when 0-4 Tennessee was a 3.5-point home favorite over 2-1 Washington State. The Cougars won that game 52-24, and a year later, head coach Dennis Erickson was off to Miami.

So, we win big, but then Dino is coaching Miami next year?

 

[AAM62]

College Football News ranks FSU at 108, down from 107 last week. SU is ranked at 70, up from 76 last week. Based on those numbers, you might think the spread would be closer, or even in SU's favor.

Nah it doesn’t matter. The rankings are based on record and honestly FSU has way better talent, is at home, and won’t have to play in 20 degree hotter weather than they’re used to.

 

[DocFlanders]

Nah it doesn’t matter. The rankings are based on record and honestly FSU has way better talent, is at home, and won’t have to play in 20 degree hotter weather than they’re used to.

Should we lose to FSU, I don’t think we win another game. WF may be the best team in our division, NC State Iooks rock solid, we almost never seem to beat Pitt or Whoville. BC undefeated and VaTech no slouch. Beat FSU and I believe

 

[DPCuse]

I see the line jumped up a point to 5.5 from 4.5. Some money must be flowing in to FSU.

 

[690West]

I see the line jumped up a point to 5.5 from 4.5. Some money must be flowing in to FSU.

Great news

 

[HtownOrange]

Should we lose to FSU, I don’t think we win another game. WF may be the best team in our division, NC State Iooks rock solid, we almost never seem to beat Pitt or Whoville. BC undefeated and VaTech no slouch. Beat FSU and I believe

As you left Clemson out of your can we assume you give the Orange a fighting chance in that game? Asking for a friend named Otto.

 

[kcsu]

On ACCN they stated a fact.
Dino is something like
62-1 when leading after the 1st Quarter. Maybe i heard it wrong but it was a crazy stat.
In this game a fast start is important. Dont give FSU any hope. They are going to come out hot. Lots of fireworks. 0-4 and fighting like crazy. Survive the first half and we win going away. Dont give up the long score. You know that after seein chestnut get beat deep they will be giving him plenty of double moves early. We need to make them earn it. DBs have to keep everything in front.

 

[rocklloyd]

We can’t score points at the rate I think we need to beat FSU. We stagnate for long periods of time which is not a good formula playing against a team with superior athletes

 

[elimunelson]

We can’t score points at the rate I think we need to beat FSU. We stagnate for long periods of time which is not a good formula playing against a team with superior athletes

I think Syracuse will play this as a rock fight. FSU isn't going to move as well against our D. We just need to control things with Tucker drives. This will be won in the trenches for our O-Line. Hoping Bleich and company can really move those guys second half if it's a low scoring game with us ahead. Their Dline could lose interest quickly

 

[orangeinohio]

On ACCN they stated a fact.
Dino is something like
62-1 when leading after the 1st Quarter. Maybe i heard it wrong but it was a crazy stat.
In this game a fast start is important. Dont give FSU any hope. They are going to come out hot. Lots of fireworks. 0-4 and fighting like crazy. Survive the first half and we win going away. Dont give up the long score. You know that after seein chestnut get beat deep they will be giving him plenty of double moves early. We need to make them earn it. DBs have to keep everything in front.

I wonder what that statistic is just for his time as Syracuse HC, though.

 

[sufandu]

I wonder what that statistic is just for his time as Syracuse HC, though.

Well, it can't be more than 1 loss. How many games have we won after losing at the half? Take those away from the total wins and you've got your number.

 

[kcsu]

I feel as if this game is perfect for Tommy to play a significant role. FSU is going to stuff the box. They cant beat us if they dont. Our WRs are going to get single coverage. I hope that our game plan includes some snaps for TD

 

[orangeinohio]

Well, it can't be more than 1 loss. How many games have we won after losing at the half? Take those away from the total wins and you've got your number.

I was focused more on the number of wins.
He has 27 total wins since he arrived in Syracuse. It's safe to say that all 27 do not fit the stat's specification. I'm just curious how many of these do fit.

The goal of the people on ACCN mentioning this was for the audience to step back and say, wow that's impressive. I just think it's a little misleading.

 

[dollarbill44]

Should we lose to FSU, I don’t think we win another game. WF may be the best team in our division, NC State Iooks rock solid, we almost never seem to beat Pitt or Whoville. BC undefeated and VaTech no slouch. Beat FSU and I believe

Wow! Writing off the whole season based on a potential outcome of one game. Well done!

 

[rocklloyd]

I think Syracuse will play this as a rock fight. FSU isn't going to move as well against our D. We just need to control things with Tucker drives. This will be won in the trenches for our O-Line. Hoping Bleich and company can really move those guys second half if it's a low scoring game with us ahead. Their Dline could lose interest quickly

i hope, but I have this feeling this is the game where FSU puts it altogether. It would be so Syracusey for us to lay an egg before a potentially huge crowd.

 

[rocklloyd]

I feel as if this game is perfect for Tommy to play a significant role. FSU is going to stuff the box. They cant beat us if they dont. Our WRs are going to get single coverage. I hope that our game plan includes some snaps for TD

i agree with your take. I don't see how Schrader fits if FSU focuses on the run and we start going 3 and out.

 

[GoCuse14]

I was there to the bitter end too. Sat right in front of SUTomcat. Not going this year though, will be in Minnesota on vacation (peak foliage there, 1st week in October)

My wife is actually in Mn this weekend doing the same thing

 

[kcsu]

i agree with your take. I don't see how Schrader fits if FSU focuses on the run and we start going 3 and out.

I wouldnt wait until they stop us i would mix it up. If we have good field position let Tommy take a few shots

 

[RF2044]

He doesn't move very well anymore. Not sure if it's the brace or not but he's got quite the hitch in his giddyup. Hit him a few times and his clock is going to speed up a lot from PTSD.

If we sacked Willis 6 times...

 

[AAM62]

Wow! Writing off the whole season based on a potential outcome of one game. Well done!

I believe scientists call this "healthy management of expectations"

 

[AAM62]

I think Syracuse will play this as a rock fight. FSU isn't going to move as well against our D. We just need to control things with Tucker drives. This will be won in the trenches for our O-Line. Hoping Bleich and company can really move those guys second half if it's a low scoring game with us ahead. Their Dline could lose interest quickly

I'm not sure this is true. FSU has a hell of a running back and if the pressure doesn't get to milton then he has the arm to pick apart soft zones. I think the heat will slow down our pass rush a bit.

 

[rocklloyd]

I wouldnt wait until they stop us i would mix it up. If we have good field position let Tommy take a few shots

right, but I suspect we'll wait too long until a hole is already dug and then have to play from behind.

 

[FloridaFan]

Wow! Writing off the whole season based on a potential outcome of one game. Well done!

I mean. We went from demanding coach be fired after Rutgers to thinking 10-3 and winning the ACC after Liberty.

 

[GeauxSU]

Someone want to give me an odds prediction that Rhino plays this game? I say 73%