Syracuse, N.Y. -- Gabe Horan got a call from his coach early in the week with a simple premise.
Be ready.
Be ready to go from scout team to practicing with the starters.
Be ready to step onto the field for the first time this season, in front of your hometown.
Be ready, maybe, for a moment like the one that played out here on his first snap.
The Baldwinsville native and former C.W. Baker High School star caught a 7-yard touchdown pass on his first play in his first game in the first quarter of Saturday's 51-21 victory against Connecticut.