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[QUOTE="Vshukla, post: 3400887, member: 5822"]
In another thread I mentioned how the FB, BB and Lacrosse teams all ended the season with a win. Ithaca Matt then talked about the fun of 1987. That lead me to wonder, what was the best era for Syracuse sports? What are your opinions for the best 4-5 year period (which corresponds to a typical undergrad tenure)?

I am admittedly biased but when I think of my time on the hill (1985-1989) I see great players, iconic moments, and team success for the big 3 sports.

Basketball had Pearl, Sherman, DC, Rony, Stevie, and Billy. We had a Final 4 and an Elite 8. Iconic moments include Sherman hiking the ball to Stevie in MSG, Rony dunking all over Schintzius, beating NC to go to the Final 4 and the comeback win over GT in 89.

Football had Donnie Mac, Moose Johnston, Rob Moore, Terry Wooden. We went to 3 Bowl games (2-0-1) and had two 10 win seasons. We had the 2nd best year in FB history and an incredible moment (Michael Owens 2 pt conversion)

Lacrosse had the Gait brothers, Zulberti, McCabe and more. We won 2 national titles (with a 3rd in 1990 by possibly the best SU sports team in history. Imagine losing Zulberti but getting Marachek), and the incredible moment of “Air Gait”.

Has there been a better era for SU sports? What was your time like?
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