This is just a quick hit but we thought it was worth linking to just because...well, just because it illustrates the impact that Duke basketball has had on the collective Syracuse mind.
When the Orange joined the ACC it seemed like a kind of far off place. Now though, quite frankly, it’s a more engaging rivalry than Maryland used to be.
For one thing, well, it’s safe. Syracuse fans don't throw bottles or heated pennies as far as we know.
Still, we never expected to see this level of anticipation. We’d be curious to hear from any Syracuse fans who would like to discuss how the Duke rivalry stacks up to the old Big East slugfests.