Observations from Friday's game and the need for # 44

[72Cuse]

I traveled up to Friday's game with my son, something we used to do every year when he was a young boy (he's now 30.) The campus looked good, but not lively. Very few people walking around. Really liked the team marching through the campus past the Ernie Davis statue to the stadium and stood there with AJ Long's father as they walked by. It's a nice ceremony that should become really good ritual and tradition, I can only imagine what it would be like at Alabama, Notre Dame, etc. It's something the students, fans, alumni and other SU teams should consider supporting. Fans provide the enthusiasm and vibrancy necessary for a successful team.

As for the team, aside from the obvious mistakes and decisions I thought they played hard. I will leave it to others to comment on play calling and coaching.

As for recruiting I can't for the life of me understand why #44 was retired it is the best recruiting point Syracuse has and will ever have: it could attract running backs and the O line to support them, why tie one recruiting hand behind your back? The entire stadium honors the accomplishments of past stars many of whom wore #44. Why emphasize that without focusing on the future too? Bring back #44 and let's see what happens.

 

[rrlbees]

Wait, what? They do a player walk? Did we know this?

 

[72Cuse]

Wait, what? They do a player walk? Did we know this?

I was there by happenstance AJ Long's father said his son told him. If its not publicized then shame on SU! I would think any credit for goes to HCSS.

 

[Bill Orange]

I recall that the players walked through the Quad to the Dome during the GRob years. Can't recall if this continued during FHCDM's tenure. True, it should be getting pub from the SUAD, but they seem more concerned with what uniforms we'll be wearing.

 

[rrlbees]

I recall that the players walked through the Quad to the Dome during the GRob years. Can't recall if this continued during FHCDM's tenure. True, it should be getting pub from the SUAD, but they seem more concerned with what uniforms we'll be wearing.

Yea they did it under Grob. Did not under Marrone.

 

[Crusty]

I wish I had known that.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I didn't know about the quad walk either and I've been to the quad every game except the Louisville game.(the band was moved because of Yom Kippur services being held at Hendrick's Friday) You're right they used to do it under GRob. Bob, when do they do it, how far ahead of the game? I'm usually at the quad an hour and a half before the game. I watch the band march to the dome but never saw the team. That is bad if its done and people aren't aware. Thank you for telling us.

 

[72Cuse]

I didn't know about the quad walk either and I've been to the quad every game except the Louisville game.(the band was moved because of Yom Kippur services being held at Hendrick's Friday) You're right they used to do it under GRob. Bob, when do they do it, how far ahead of the game? I'm usually at the quad an hour and a half before the game. I watch the band march to the dome but never saw the team. That is bad if its done and people aren't aware. Thank you for telling us.

Cherie, It was around 4:30, two and a half hours before the game.

 

[Cheriehoop]

Cherie, It was around 4:30, two and a half hours before the game.

Thank you, thanks for the info. I bet most people aren't even aware.

 

[72Cuse]

Thank you, thanks for the info. I bet most people aren't even aware.

That's what I thought, me and AJ Long's father were the only ones waiting.( I would not have known unless he approached me for directions.) It needs to be showcased, maybe even include celebrities/greats such as Floyd Little, his participation alone would draw a crowd.

 

[longislandcuse]

Why am I not surprised that Syracuse does a walk through the quad and nobody knows. I'm sure that walk past meandering bystanders is exhilarating for the team.

 

[BlackKnight76]

Wait, what? They do a player walk? Did we know this?

Just found out that Shafer restarted it, this year I assume. They head into Hendricks for prayer, not designed to be a big public thing, from what I was told over the weekend.

 

[AirForceOrange]

Just found out that Shafer restarted it, this year I assume. They head into Hendricks for prayer, not designed to be a big public thing, from what I was told over the weekend.

Doesnt mean it cant turn into a public thing...would be even better if word got out and fans just started showing up...that is how traditions are made...