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Why Cincinnati will win

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-Because they are better than we are. Since 2005 they are 64-32 while we are 31-61. They have beaten us 6 of 7 games and out-scored us 186-111. More importantly, their success- and their location- enabled them to recruit better players than we have. They’ve lost their last 2 games but they won the 5 for that and the two losses were by a total of 9 points, (one in overtime) to teams with a combined record of 16-1.

- They run a similar offense to South Florida but are better at it. They gain 451 yards per game and score 34 points per game. The Bulls gained 418 yards per game and score 26.5 points per game. Cincy rushes for 221 yards per game, USF for 181. And USF just rushed for 369 against us. How many games are you going to give up 369 yards rushing and still win the game?

- How many games are you going to fall behind by twenty points and win? We are 1-1 this season and that’s an amazing percentage. We fell behind Northwestern 13-35, USC 3-21, Minnesota 3-17, Rutgers 7-23 and USF 3-23. We can’t do this against good teams and expect to come back and win. And Cincinnati is a good team.

- They lost their best defensive lineman, Walter Stewart and we, (may have), lost ours, Jay Bromley. Stewart may even be a better and more important player than Bromley. But they lost Stewart two weeks ago and have already made the adjustments to his absence and they‘ve still played well. We are having to make those adjustments now.

- Doug Marrone said it’s very hard to win on the road, especially late in the season. It was pointed out that the 2010 won four road games and he was asked if this team has the leadership to do that. Doug’s reply? “I don’t know….”

- What are we? A great passing team or a mediocre one? A good running team or a bad one? A team with a strong defense or a weak one? A team that can cover kicks or one that can’t? A team that kicks the ball well or does not? We’ve been all those things this year. We beat Stony Brook to end our losing streak. Then we coughed up 4 turnovers to lose to Minnesota. We slammed Pittsburgh to the mat, then had four more turnovers and a blocked kick returned for a score vs. Rutgers. We came back to dominate a bad team, Connecticut at home, then made another bad team, South Florida, look like a good one. What will be get now? Stay tuned.
 
sometimes we're determined to lose even when we're the better team, and this week we may not be
 
Man, I read the other side first and was quite excited about the game. Then I read this one!

Great job as always SWC.

Let's go Orange!!! WDO
 
-Because they are better than we are. Since 2005 they are 64-32 while we are 31-61. They have beaten us 6 of 7 games and out-scored us 186-111. More importantly, their success- and their location- enabled them to recruit better players than we have. They’ve lost their last 2 games but they won the 5 for that and the two losses were by a total of 9 points, (one in overtime) to teams with a combined record of 16-1.

- They run a similar offense to South Florida but are better at it. They gain 451 yards per game and score 34 points per game. The Bulls gained 418 yards per game and score 26.5 points per game. Cincy rushes for 221 yards per game, USF for 181. And USF just rushed for 369 against us. How many games are you going to give up 369 yards rushing and still win the game?

- How many games are you going to fall behind by twenty points and win? We are 1-1 this season and that’s an amazing percentage. We fell behind Northwestern 13-35, USC 3-21, Minnesota 3-17, Rutgers 7-23 and USF 3-23. We can’t do this against good teams and expect to come back and win. And Cincinnati is a good team.

- They lost their best defensive lineman, Walter Stewart and we, (may have), lost ours, Jay Bromley. Stewart may even be a better and more important player than Bromley. But they lost Stewart two weeks ago and have already made the adjustments to his absence and they‘ve still played well. We are having to make those adjustments now.

- Doug Marrone said it’s very hard to win on the road, especially late in the season. It was pointed out that the 2010 won four road games and he was asked if this team has the leadership to do that. Doug’s reply? “I don’t know….”

- What are we? A great passing team or a mediocre one? A good running team or a bad one? A team with a strong defense or a weak one? A team that can cover kicks or one that can’t? A team that kicks the ball well or does not? We’ve been all those things this year. We beat Stony Brook to end our losing streak. Then we coughed up 4 turnovers to lose to Minnesota. We slammed Pittsburgh to the mat, then had four more turnovers and a blocked kick returned for a score vs. Rutgers. We came back to dominate a bad team, Connecticut at home, then made another bad team, South Florida, look like a good one. What will be get now? Stay tuned.



Hey Debbie,

Why even watch the game with all those facinating stats? Damn man I can understand not getting over hyped so that way a loss doesn't sting as bad but you don't have to ruin it for everyone else just so you can be the first person that said " I told you they would lose". They play the game because anyone can get a win at anytime. It's not like we are playing Alabama. Let's get this win and have a big turn out for L'ville in the Dome!
 
Hey Debbie,

Why even watch the game with all those facinating stats? Damn man I can understand not getting over hyped so that way a loss doesn't sting as bad but you don't have to ruin it for everyone else just so you can be the first person that said " I told you they would lose". They play the game because anyone can get a win at anytime. It's not like we are playing Alabama. Let's get this win and have a big turn out for L'ville in the Dome!

Maybe you'll like the "Why Syracuse will win" post better

http://syracusefan.com/threads/why-syracuse-will-win.35099
 
I'm not upset I just don't like when people are negative about things that haven't happened yet. I guess I don't get SWC is doing. I was taking it at face value. If there is sarcasm in there it is tough to read
 
I'm not upset I just don't like when people are negative about things that haven't happened yet. I guess I don't get SWC is doing. I was taking it at face value. If there is sarcasm in there it is tough to read

Before every game there are two posts - the first is why Syracuse will win (it's about 10 threads below this one - check it out) and a second as to why the other team will win. Kind of a balanced approach if you ask me.
 
I'm not upset I just don't like when people are negative about things that haven't happened yet. I guess I don't get SWC is doing. I was taking it at face value. If there is sarcasm in there it is tough to read

This would likes to make things diametric. Win Lose Black white
 
I'm not upset I just don't like when people are negative about things that haven't happened yet. I guess I don't get SWC is doing. I was taking it at face value. If there is sarcasm in there it is tough to read

He gives both sides of the coin for every game and has done so for years. Neither are really his "opinion" of how the game will come out.

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It's a stereoscopic view: if we lose what are the likely reasons that that would happen. If we win, then why did that happen?

Frankly, I have no idea what is going to happen. That's why I watch. This just gives me some things to look for as the contest unfolds. It's also kind of fun.
 
He gives both sides of the coin for every game and has done so for years. Neither are really his "opinion" of how the game will come out.

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Great comment...SWC75 and Bees are two of the most respective posters on this site...bball and football...SWC75's evaluation is his opinion from a macro view...he does not pick a winner or loser but provides input as to the pros and cons...I for I appreciate what both of these posters add to the board...even when i may disagree...afterall, we are all 'Cuse promoters and want 'Cuse to WIN in all things sports...and academic!
 
I like reading different opinions but I feel like a lot of the people on this board are glass half empty. Interesting the two views. This thread ended up being right ultimately.
 
I like reading different opinions but I feel like a lot of the people on this board are glass half empty. Interesting the two views. This thread ended up being right ultimately.

I'm not sure we lost for those reasons though, although the second fifth and sixth points may have had something to do with it.
 

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