Toronto Bound?

Troy Nunes is an Absolute Magician has put together an "International Bowl meter" for the Syracuse Orange. Somehow the meter is above 0 after a 42-12 beating from Pac-10 doormat Washington.

We Knew They Weren't Good...But Sheesh!

The Syracuse Orange fell 42-13 to Washington last night in the 2007 season opener. Andrew Robinson was sacked seven times but managed 20 completions on 32 attempts for 199 yards and a TD. The Orange defense looked awful, allowing 444 yards (302 on the ground) while allowing the Huskies to convert 7-of-11 3rd down conversions. The rushing attack managed only 8 yards. In short, there is absolutely nothing positive to take from this game. The Orange return to action next Saturday as they visit the Hawkeyes in Aimes, Iowa.

This Goddamn Quarterback Gets It

Andrew Robinson, the first Greg Robinson-recruited Syracuse QB, has a Facebook profile. He has this little gem from Oliver Stone's "Any Given Sunday" in his quote section:

"You're a goddamn quarterback! You know what that means? It's the top spot, kid. It's the guy who takes the fall. It's the guy everybody's looking at first - the leader of a team - who will support you when they understand you. Who will break their ribs and their noses and their necks for you, because they believe. 'Cause you make them believe. That's a quarterback."

I don't know much about Andrew Robinson, other than the fact that only one of his first five collegiate passes were caught - for an interception. He is, however, supposed to be the prototypical QB for the Syracuse west-coast scheme, which enters its third season. He also understands what it means to be a quarterback, as it was so eloquently illustrated by Al Pacino's Tony D'Amato. That, and the fact that Robinson went 3-for-3 with a TD toss and 31 rushing yards in the season finale at Rutgers, is reason for hope. Syracuse opens the 2007 season Aug. 31 against Washington at the loud house.



Ryan Maloney