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[QUOTE="orangechef, post: 1364471, member: 2647"]
I think there is some truth to both sides of this discussion. Great coaching, game planning and the correct system for the talent you have can go a long way, see the N.E. Patriots.  Straight up mega talent can also be successful, see Florida State over the years.  I have been underwhelmed by their scheme and play calling over the years, they just line up and over power you. Syracuse is never going to be the latter.  Syracuse has to be smarter and more efficient than their opponents to win consistently, again see the Patriots, or, if you like, see Boise State. Both of these teams win regularly without top to bottom overwhelming talent.  Syracuse had their most recent brush with success during Nassibs senior season.  That team was well coached and had scheme and play calling that fit our talent, it worked.  I think this years team has at least comparable talent, not the same at every position, but overall.  Obviously not as good at the QB position, but bigger, stronger, faster and more athletic than that team was on offense.  A case can be made that the George M. offense, HIS vision and leadership, did not fit our personnel, and game planning and play calling were visionless, it didn't work.  It is yet to be seen what kind of success this years offense will have, what kind of leader he'll be , what vision and scheme Lester will have and employ. I do think the tools are available, ridiculous numbers of injuries aside, to have a competitive, successful D1 offense that gives us a chance to win.  Go Orange!!!
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