Syracuse Football: A 5 question sit down with the enemy

Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie)

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“There has been a lot of buzz coming into this season for Louisville. It’s been pretty awesome to see the expectations for Louisville rise on a national scale over the past few weeks and that mostly has been because of Sophomore quarterback Lamar Jackson.”

“They have a ton of leadership returning on this year’s team, especially on the defensive side of the football where Devonte Fields is set to have another huge season. While they do have the tools to make an ACC title run, they will need to prove that they are able to beat Clemson and/or Florida State this season.”

“The Cardinals have played Clemson close the last two years, but haven’t been able to win the game in the final minutes. Those two games are going to determine whether they can make it to the ACC Championship and maybe the College Football Playoff. However, I think that a New Year’s Six Bowl is more likely for this Louisville football team.”

Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie)

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“DeAngelo Brown is one of the strongest players for Louisville this season in every aspect of the word. In Louisville’s 3-4 defense, he will be the anchor for the Cardinals all season long.”

“He is so much stronger than any offensive lineman he will face this season, it will come down to a matter of how to slow him down, rather than shut him down. With that being said, Sheldon Rankins was a very special player and the staff has noted that they aren’t going to try and fill his void by using one player. They will use a rotation of guys in order to wreak havoc on the offensive line.”

Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie)

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“There were definitely some raw emotions around Louisville whenever Petrino exited for the Atlanta Falcons. The program dropped off a bit until Teddy Bridgewater and current Texas head coach Charlie Strong led the Cardinals to a Sugar Bowl win over the Florida Gators.”

“There was definitely some hesitation around the area whenever Petrino first came back, but I wouldn’t say it was too much of a surprise. Between the Arkansas and Louisville job he was the head coach at Western Kentucky, which is only an hour and a half from Louisville.”

“Therefore, there was definitely speculation that he was going to come back when Charlie Strong was being connected with the Texas opening. Louisville AD Tom Jurich did his homework and due diligence in meeting with Petrino the second time around. People in the organization believed that he changed as a person, there hasn’t been a complaint in Louisville since.”

Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie)

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“I think that it’s a matter of execution for Syracuse in this game. There have been reporters who believe that the key to Louisville winning is keeping the Syracuse offense off the field.”

“While that is true, I also feel that is highly important for the Orange to keep Lamar Jackson off the field. It may be a little difficult because of the tempo that they want to play at, but if they can continually execute on early downs, Louisville’s defense should get tired in the second half.”

” Slowing down Louisville’s pass rush will also be key. In the Colgate game, there were a lot of shorter routes that got the ball out of Eric Dungey‘s hands pretty quick. That will be important in neutralizing a guy like Devonte Fields.”

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“The worst thing that Syracuse can do on Friday is to repeatedly go three and out, which is a danger for a team running the no-huddle if they aren’t able to execute. The best thing that can happen for Syracuse is if they can force Lamar Jackson into turning over the football.”

” He had a problem with turnovers his freshman season, it would be interesting to see how he would handle that on the road in front of a hostile Syracuse crowd. If they can do that, look for Syracuse to hang around and potentially pull off the stunning upset.”

Derek Snyder (Site Expert for the Big Red Louie)

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“I understand how it came across as being petty for Bobby Petrino to make those comments. However he has always been one to do his due diligence. People are going to have varying opinions on this. I think it shows that there is concern on how successful Syracuse’s offense could prove to be against Louisville.”

“They have extremely high expectations this season and losing to Syracuse, could potentially be a season-killer for the Cardinals. I don’t blame him for looking into it because they’d love nothing more than to slow down that Babers offense.”

“It’s not going to be an easy of a game as most people are making it out to be. Some people may see it as good coaching and some people will see it as being petty.”