Re: Who can provide a Syracuse scouting report?

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Re: Hey Mark....

Sep 30, 2013, 5:42 PM

> I am making the trip up to Syracuse from South
> Carolina wit hseveral friends.
>
> We're not planning on tailgating but instead will be
> looking for a place to go watch the Maryland/FSU game
> before heading to the Dome for the 3:30 kickoff.
>
> What is the best option for parking at a sports bar
> type place and taking a shuttle or walking to the
> game
>
> You can t-mail me with your response.
>
> Thanks

I suggest you look for parking along Adams or Harrison streets north of the Dome in various lots. I'd arrive 3-4 hours prior to kickoff. You can also look for parking at the Frats/Sorority Houses. You can try your luck on odd/even parking on street. They changover at 6pm but there "should" be some leeway to move your vehicle after the game. I'd ask a street cop to be sure.

If all this strikes out try parking further north towards East Genesee Street. Also there are a couple parking garages (Sheraton, VA, etc...). If you park in a parking garage make sure you find out if they close.

Personally I would probably go to the Sheraton Hotel and watch the games in the bar. The lobby and outside should be a good scene. They sell tailgate food out on the street in front of the hotel. There should be plenty of Tiger fans walking around. Be sure to walk down Marshall Street to get the Syracuse college feel.

The Sheraton is within walking distance of the Dome. If you like the K.I.S.S. Priniciple and don't mind overpaying for parking you can park at the Sheraton. I think is costs about $25 but you won't have to worry about the garage closing and it is very safe. If you are in your 20s you can hit the off campus bars and not feel too creepy before or after the game and be a block or two from your car. If you are over 30 I'd head down to Armory Square or the Destiny Mall 3rd Floor Entertainment (They have a Dave and Busters there to watch the late games) area after the game.

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Syracuse fan here. Really excited to be in the ACC and playing Clemson. Hope you come to the game and join us tailgating.

As for the team, on defense: we've been good against the run and not so much against the pass. Our linebackers have played well as has our line, but our db's were expected to be strong and haven't played as well as expected.

On offense, we struggled in the first two games and changed QB's to a more mobile and athletic player. He's made a big difference even though it's only been two games, one of which was won by special teams play. Our running backs are the best we've had in many years, but so far we've had issues running consistently. Jerome Smith, Prince-Tyson Gulley, & George Morris III though big things have been expected from Jerome this year. Ashton Broyld is perhaps our best athlete and lines up mostly as an h-back. Our receivers are decent without a lot of depth, but they've struggled to create separation. With Terrel Hunt in at QB, he's given the receivers more time to get open, with good results. Our line is decent but I think we'll have issues against your DL at times.

Overall, I hope we can be competitive and make a game of it. The dome will be nearly full and loud. Should be the best game-day atmosphere in a while. However, in general you have bigger, faster, and more athletic players. I don't know if we can stop or slow down your playmakers though I think we'll play tough. If not, I hope Hunt can play well against good teams as well as mediocre ones because we'll have to score early and often to keep pace.

Hope to see you there. It's a big event for our program as our first ACC game and against its best team.

Who can provide a Syracuse scouting report?