Syracuse football and its fans have endured the program being cellar dwellers (aka the laughing stock) in college football for a while now. It seems like forever since they were something to be proud of.
Through losing seasons, multiple coaches and program turnover, we have stood by, waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel. Now, after a 10-3 performance last year and a bowl win, it feels like the Orange might finally actually be back and be the underdog no longer.
Growing up I remember watching my first Syracuse football game in 2004 at the Carrier Dome against Rutgers (a game the Orange won 41-31) and it felt amazing to watch the team play.