It may be in the very early stages, but, it appears there may be a little rivalry developing. Between the fan trash talk, which apparently we excel at, and Shafer last year we may have something in the future. I know that true, deep-rooted rivalries are built off of mutual respect and long-standing battles/relationships, but, disdain/hatred play a role. I think that we're developing some of the latter.
With where they are right now as a football program, I'd like to see us rise to their level athletically and success wise obviously. I know that we were pretty similar programs for the majority of our histories. And prior to the 2000's I'd say that we were a better program from a macro perspective.
We have more wins all time, but have played significantly more games (80 to be exact).
Overall records:
Syracuse - 705-503-49
Clemson - 680-452-45
But, the landscape has completely changed, and society is "what have you done for me lately". There's not doubt we're lagging there. Conversely, as with many things in life, there are ebbs and flows to each program. I think we can agree that they're riding the flow, and we're coming out of an ebb into a flow.
Excited, again this year, to see how we compete/compare against/to the elites of college football. Florida State, Clemson and Notre Dame (in that order) are fine opponents to use as a measuring stick.
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