Is this what Providence or Seton Hall felt like in the Big East?

[Marty McFly]

I'm begging to wonder, if our opponents today view us as we did those teams, as a 'scrappy' club that sometimes would eek out a win, but otherwise would just be a pesky opponent. A team that would never be considered on 'our' level. Have we reached that status yet? For me, I am sick of being told that we should be "proud" the team hung around or competed with the likes of Duke or UNC. Get outta town with that attitude. We are frickin' Syracuse after all... I yearn for the days we would strike fear into other teams, and they'd have us circled on their calendars as a must see game. It's been far too long.

 

[PauliePeppas]

I'm begging to wonder, if our opponents view us as we did, as a 'scrappy' Big East team that sometimes would eek out a win, but otherwise would just be a pesky opponent. A team that would never be considered on 'our' level. Have we reached that status yet? For me, I am sick of being told that we should be "proud" the team hung around or competed with the likes of Duke or UNC. Get outta town with that attitude. We are frickin' Syracuse after all... I yearn for the days we would strike fear into other teams, and they'd have us circled on their calendars as a must see game. It's been far too long.

Not gonna lie, this thought has crossed my mind. Obviously we are nowhere near their level but perhaps we are viewed by the dukes/uncs

 

[jdubs30]

Not gonna lie, this thought has crossed my mind. Obviously we are nowhere near their level but perhaps we are viewed by the dukes/uncs

We played Duke in the S16 last year and UNC in the FF 3 years ago after beating UVA in the elite 8.

 

[PauliePeppas]

We played Duke in the S16 last year and UNC in the FF 3 years ago after beating UVA in the elite 8.

Yea thats why I said we are nowhere near their level...

 

[syrBossHogg]

Providence and Seton Hall would gladly still take these past few seasons we’ve had

 

[Bayside44]

No. It isn't.

 

[orangecuse]

I'm begging to wonder, if our opponents today view us as we did those teams, as a 'scrappy' club that sometimes would eek out a win, but otherwise would just be a pesky opponent. A team that would never be considered on 'our' level. Have we reached that status yet? For me, I am sick of being told that we should be "proud" the team hung around or competed with the likes of Duke or UNC. Get outta town with that attitude. We are frickin' Syracuse after all... I yearn for the days we would strike fear into other teams, and they'd have us circled on their calendars as a must see game. It's been far too long.

What? You mean our record isn't simply reflective of losing because we are the other team's Super Bowl? Well, hell yeah then I'm now concerned that we are actually what our ACC record says we are the past 5 seasons.

 

[FRANKIEFAN]

We are 9-6 not 6-9 and have recent tournament success. I'd try again.

Next year is impossible to predict regarding our team and the ACC in general we don't know what Dukes next batch of 1 and dones will look like and UNC and UVA may both be gutted.

 

[sutomcat]

I'm begging to wonder, if our opponents today view us as we did those teams, as a 'scrappy' club that sometimes would eek out a win, but otherwise would just be a pesky opponent. A team that would never be considered on 'our' level. Have we reached that status yet? For me, I am sick of being told that we should be "proud" the team hung around or competed with the likes of Duke or UNC. Get outta town with that attitude. We are frickin' Syracuse after all... I yearn for the days we would strike fear into other teams, and they'd have us circled on their calendars as a must see game. It's been far too long.

I can only assume you have no idea how Providence and Seton Hall did in the early days of the Big East. How sad for you.

 

[Marty McFly]

I think you guys are getting too caught up in the teams I chose, instead of the gist of what I was saying. Maybe it was a poor example to use those specific teams, but I think generally speaking it's kinda how we are viewed these days. Maybe i'm off base, and i'd be happy/relieved if that were the case.

 

[kuethstheman]

Ouch!

 

[HOFCeluck]

Maybe it was a poor example

 

[sdcuseguy]

Maybe not a great example of teams but in the "old days" it seemed like we were always battling 2 or 3 BE teams for being top dog in the conference. Now we seem to be relegated to the also rans with Duke and NC staying atop their anointed ACC position, UVA making a case to join their pedestal and with a Louisville, Syracuse, VA Tech etc. having the capability to upset the apple cart a little bit for season status or upset wins. It just doesn't feel the same and it sucks to be fighting for a mid seed every year at best.

 

[OrangeDW]

If we were still in the Big East(the one that broke apart in 2013), we’d be in the same position though. Just like we were from 2006-08. Even 2009, we were only 11-7.

Our 2014 team did fine in the ACC, just like our 2010-13 teams would’ve.

We gotta get better.

 

[Zepharus]

I'm begging to wonder, if our opponents today view us as we did those teams, as a 'scrappy' club that sometimes would eek out a win, but otherwise would just be a pesky opponent. A team that would never be considered on 'our' level. Have we reached that status yet? For me, I am sick of being told that we should be "proud" the team hung around or competed with the likes of Duke or UNC. Get outta town with that attitude. We are frickin' Syracuse after all... I yearn for the days we would strike fear into other teams, and they'd have us circled on their calendars as a must see game. It's been far too long.

I think those days are gone. Feels like so long ago.

 

[jdubs30]

Yea thats why I said we are nowhere near their level...

My point was since you brought up “their perception of us”

 

[PauliePeppas]

My point was since you brought up “their perception of us”

Yea I dont think UNC and duke fans really care about us tbh

 

[Briancuse]

Yea I dont think UNC and duke fans really care about us tbh

UNC def they have beaten us like a rented mule. Duke we have at least played tough.

 

[Cusedad2X]

I can only assume you have no idea how Providence and Seton Hall did in the early days of the Big East. How sad for you.

AND how UCONN did in those days.....that changed for a few championships...... and now is falling back (minus their recent victories over us).

 

[kingtidge]

I think you guys are getting too caught up in the teams I chose, instead of the gist of what I was saying. Maybe it was a poor example to use those specific teams, but I think generally speaking it's kinda how we are viewed these days. Maybe i'm off base, and i'd be happy/relieved if that were the case.

I'll say this...

I used to think NC State fans were just a bunch of whiners - always bleating on about getting jobbed by the refs when playing Duke and UNC.

I still think they whine a lot and have a permanent case of "little guy's syndrome" as the ginger stepchild of tobacco road...

But the refs jobbing opponent conference teams when playing the ACC blue bloods - it's real.

We're living through it and will likely have to deal with it as long as we are in this conference.

I'm just thankful football is good again.