... since the Orange of Syracuse last competed in a postseason football game, although it's felt like a lot longer.

It was only 2004 when the Orange were the victims of a vicious 51-14 beating at the hands of Georgia Tech in the Champs Sports Bowl, and the restless Syracuse fans were calling for the head of then Head Coach Paul Pasqualoni.

After the success the Syracuse University football program enjoyed during the late 80’s and throughout the 90’s, including numerous bowl victories and Big East championships, six win seasons were considered unacceptable.

New athletics director Daryl Gross heard the murmuring of the Orange faithful and flipped the guillotine switch on the Pa...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - College Football