So much hope until there wasn’t

Syracuse thought they could as the kicked off to Clemson Saturday night in the Carrier Dome in front of 50,000 excited fans. Two years ago, the Orange won right here at home in a huge upset. Last year, Syracuse gave the Tigers the toughest game of their season down in South Carolina before falling late.…

Here’s to Joe Morris and the 4-0 Orange

The Saturday afternoon in the Carrier Dome started with a nice tribute to a Syracuse running back from the past. Joe Morris was back for a special moment. The running back who made the Orange go four decades ago had his family and friends and former teammates gathered at midfield for a big ceremony. His…

Hooray for another walk up the Syracuse University hill

My dear wife Karen and I were more than ready for our first walk up the big hill for another college football season. We kept up with our traditions, starting with pulling into the same lot on West Genesee Street at the bottom of University Avenue. Quickly we noted that our friend who collects the…

Bring on the Carrier Dome and Orange football

The Syracuse Orange plays its first college football home game of the season this afternoon. My dear wife Karen and I will be happily walking up the hill to seats again for the third season under head coach Dino Babers. Thanks for the personal letter, Coach! Oh, that went out to every season ticket holder…

This Orange football season, it’s in the bag

The email from Syracuse University athletics explained the new rules. No longer can those attending games in the Carrier Dome bring in bags over a certain size that conceal the items inside. I noted that yes, binocular cases were on the list. They want to make the search-and-discover process easier for all at entrances. I’m…

Bigger hopes for Orange catch up with me

I always look forward to that first dash out of the tunnel for the Syracuse Orange football players. The first kneel in the corner is pretty cool, too. This being the second season under Coach Dino Babers, I had some hopes that last year’s two-win season would be solidly in the rear view. Indeed, that…

Looking fast and fit for football

My dear wife Karen and I have attempted to attend the Syracuse Orange’s annual spring football game, loyal season ticket holders that we’ve been for seven seasons now. It’s not always been so much fun, through the four years under the guidance of Doug Marrone, even though that Orange alum turned a bad team around…