Seawolves Fans

Greg Melendez is really interesting. He has started every game he has dressed for in college career that included stops in the CAA and Big Sky, so I have to figure he'll find his way on the field.

What strikes me is what Priore said during the announcement. Most coaches (including Priore) are hesitant to over-promise on the upcoming season. Usually all you would hear is "we're going to compete for the conference championship." This time, Priore said that SB is competing for the NATIONAL championship. The team has to be absolutely loaded for him to go out on a limb like that.

I would be mildly disappointed if we didn't come away with a win against either Army or Cuse. Very disappointed if we didn't at least play both games close (10 point margins).

I didn't see Popek mentioned among the recruits, but it's reported that he signed. He's a kicker out of the city (Staten Island I think). Has a massive leg...some say pro potential.

I wouldn't be. I would be seriously dissapointed if we don't win the games we are suppose to win, our FCS matchups.

To be fair, FBS teams just don't lose to FCS teams.  For 2011, FCS went 6-87 against FBS teams.  We shouldn't be disappointed with an FBS loss.

Now that being said, I would love to see a win, but as long as they play them tight and keep it close, I will be quite happy.  Now the other 8 games are games I think we SHOULD win, CAN win, and NEED TO win.  Anything less would be disappointing.

...we would never be favored over a FBS team. they have more scholarships, and more depth as a result. The only thing I want is that the team competes. I was proud of this team's effort against UTEP and disappointment never went through my mind.

With Kyle Essington as QB, which IMO has proved to be a better quarterback that Coulter, we should be able to compete even better against FBS, but lets not get fooled. To expect a victory against BCS FBS Syracuse is asking a bit too much from our team, even if WE DO have the talent to beat them. Playing at Carrier Dome against a BCS team, with 40k fans rooting against you, the intensity of the game, when you add all of that even Talent will be hard to get you through that. I would say the same for Army despite them being less talented.

I would love a victory against the FBS, it would definitely be great for our resume, but its not something I really care about, and definitely not something I'll be disappointed about.

We have to win against those that on our level, That's what truly matters. Get those 9 wins against the FCS and Pace and get into the playoffs!

Sagarin has Syracuse rated at 86. Army at 112. Sam Houston at 62. With the addition of Coker and a few others, you don't think we're closer to Sam Houston's level than we were last year? Yes, there's a home field advantage for Army and Cuse, but I still favor a win against Army, and at least a 1 in 4 shot against Cuse. I'd certainly like to shut up their ignorant fans.