Reply to thread

Message

[QUOTE="Chip, post: 1195445, member: 19"]
Here's how I'd compare Cutcliffe to our situation, and what we need to think about.

The bulk of the ACC sits in this mid level where all of us recruit similar talent.  You can analyze each player, apply stars, look at rankings, etc. but they are all fairly similar in their talent.  So what we need to think about is whether or not, with similar talent, we think we have an X factor with our coach and staff?  I bet Duke feels pretty good about their coach in that situation.  Do we?

I'd say I do on defense, but on offense?  No chance...yet.  Which is why I think Shafer needs to have a talk with Gross about available $, scour what's out there, and see if there are any proven OCs who may find themselves in a role where Syracuse looks appealing (i.e. Fridge to Rutgers scenario).  If Lester is going to change things anyway, then what is the risk?

I hope Lester's the guy, but we don't know, and that's basically all our hopes right now on sticking out as a team behind FSU/Clemson.
[/QUOTE]

Verification

What is a Syracuse fan's favorite color?