Reply to thread

Message

[QUOTE="newmexicuse, post: 1442675, member: 57"]
I was on the Hill when Rich was there. I never thought that Rich should have worn the # 44. It wasn't that I had anything against Rich or his potential, but it broke the tradition of having a great running back receive the number. And, of course, back then it was much more of a running back's game than it was a QB's game.

There is no question that Rich had some talent, but injuries, pressure, and perhaps some other factors such as the start of what was to become a decline of the program all held him back. Rich might have starred with the right talent surrounding him (if he had stayed healthy), but he clearly was not a transcendent talent as were the # 44s that just preceded him.

Rich was not only bearing the burden of the # 44 legacy, but his immediate predecessor at QB, was the very underrated Rick Cassata, and unfortunately, Rich was unable to surpass the accomplishments of his less heralded predessessor, which I think had a lot to do with is relative unpopularity.

It is always sad to hear of the loss of somebody whose name brings back memories at a relatively young age.
[/QUOTE]

Verification

What is a Syracuse fan's favorite color?