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First article:
“Sad sacks at Syracuse
There’s a gaggle of teams that began the season ranked in the Top 25 that have plummeted out of the national conversation. Preseason rankings, we’ve long learned, aren’t worth the digital space they’re published on.
Nebraska, Washington State and Stanford are among the teams that retreated from their preseason rankings. On Friday night, Syracuse further entrenched itself among the exposed underachievers.
The Orange entered the season ranked No. 22 and entered the year energized by a 10-win season in Dino Babers’ third year in 2018 and the promise of ballyhooed new quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Orange also had a formidable defense for the first time in Babers’ tenure and returned the core of one of the country’s top special teams units.
What’s worked for Syracuse? Well, practically nothing. The Orange fell to 0-3 in the ACC with an apathetic 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night. Syracuse’s offense ranks No. 94 nationally, as the Orange have protected the quarterback as poorly as any team in the country.
Syracuse (3-4) entered the day dead last in both total sacks allowed (35) and average sacks allowed per game (5). They are last in both by wide margins. After the game, Babers declared to the media of the offensive line: “Everybody’s job is in jeopardy.” After DeVito took a big hit in the third quarter, Babers essentially elected to not expose him to a further beating.
The real bad news for Syracuse? They likely won’t be favored in any of their final five games.”
2nd article:
“LOSERS
Syracuse has struggled against Power Five programs in 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse: The Orange’s offense has been absolutely dreadful against Power Five opponents in 2019. Syracuse has scored 117 points in three games against non-Power Five teams this season and has scored 46 points in four games against Power Five opponents. That includes 20 points in a 27-20 loss to Pitt at home on Friday night.”
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“Sad sacks at Syracuse
There’s a gaggle of teams that began the season ranked in the Top 25 that have plummeted out of the national conversation. Preseason rankings, we’ve long learned, aren’t worth the digital space they’re published on.
Nebraska, Washington State and Stanford are among the teams that retreated from their preseason rankings. On Friday night, Syracuse further entrenched itself among the exposed underachievers.
The Orange entered the season ranked No. 22 and entered the year energized by a 10-win season in Dino Babers’ third year in 2018 and the promise of ballyhooed new quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Orange also had a formidable defense for the first time in Babers’ tenure and returned the core of one of the country’s top special teams units.
What’s worked for Syracuse? Well, practically nothing. The Orange fell to 0-3 in the ACC with an apathetic 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night. Syracuse’s offense ranks No. 94 nationally, as the Orange have protected the quarterback as poorly as any team in the country.
Syracuse (3-4) entered the day dead last in both total sacks allowed (35) and average sacks allowed per game (5). They are last in both by wide margins. After the game, Babers declared to the media of the offensive line: “Everybody’s job is in jeopardy.” After DeVito took a big hit in the third quarter, Babers essentially elected to not expose him to a further beating.
The real bad news for Syracuse? They likely won’t be favored in any of their final five games.”
2nd article:
“LOSERS
Syracuse: The Orange’s offense has been absolutely dreadful against Power Five opponents in 2019. Syracuse has scored 117 points in three games against non-Power Five teams this season and has scored 46 points in four games against Power Five opponents. That includes 20 points in a 27-20 loss to Pitt at home on Friday night.”
Oy...
