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[QUOTE="NoXcuse99, post: 1339638, member: 1704"]
Experience.   The offense returns a lot of players who started, or saw significant action last year.   College players are supposed to get better each year, and upperclassman are supposed to deliver.   The offensive line is a great example, returning 3 starters, and a 4th who played significant snaps last season.
T Hunt.  I think many expected a break out year last year, and it didn't happen right away, then he was injured.   He has never had the chance to play a full season a the starter.   I think this is his year.
Improved running game.  In the choppy up and downs of recent memory SU still always ran the ball well.   Well enough to get Brinkley, Carter, and Smith NFL looks.  Last season the running game was just awful.    I believe Lester will restore some order in the Syracuse run game (nice article in the Daily Orange on that topic).
Brisley Estime.   He was banged up prior to the start of the season last year, was nagged by injury and ultimately missed a ton of games.   He is supposed to be SU's most dynamic play maker and the fastest, or one of the fastest players on the team.   Having him ( and Broyld) at 100% and on the field should be a shot in the arm for the SU offense.
Health.   Sure there are bound to be injuries.   It is football.   But I don't think that it is probable that we suffer the number of injuries, and to so many key players, two years in a row.
Tim Lester.  McDonald's use of personnel and his play calling left a lot to be desired.   Lester, with a full off season to implement his system, doesn't have to be 'Norm Chow' to be an upgrade over McDonald.

Oh and feel free to respond Millshouse.   I've had my say.
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