Doug Marrone and the Syracuse Orange are having what most would describe as a mediocre season. With three games left in 2012, Cuse is 4-5 overall and 3-2 in league play. Although a Big East championship is no longer possible, the Orange still have a shot on becoming bowl eligible. If there is one thing that would reenergize the Syracuse fan base, it would be to knockoff No. 9 ranked Louisville and end their quest for a perfect season. You’d think Doug Marrone’s team would be riding some confidence at this point. Despite losing last week to Cincinnati, a handful of national media members are predicting an upset tomorrow afternoon.
Offense:
Syracuse only averaged 24 points per game, but leads the Big East in total offense with 463 yards per game. Senior quarterback Ryan Nassib is the only QB in the Big East that has thrown for more yards than Teddy Bridgewater. He’s thrown for 2773 yards with 18 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Nassib is projected as one of the top quarterback prospec...
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Doug Marrone,
Ryan Nassib,
Teddy Bridgewater,
Alec Lemon,
Jerome Smith,
Prince-Tyson Gulley,
Brandon Sharpe,
Shamarko Thomas,
Keon Lyn
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