50,238.
That’s how many people were in the loud house to watch Syracuse football. It’s the third-largest figure in dome history and the first sell-out since 1998.
That’s 21 years ago when Donovan McNabb was still playing for the Orange. It was a nostalgic glimpse into a rich history that has long been forgotten on the hill.
In the 21st century, there have only been six winning seasons. If you’re an Orange fan that is 19 years old or younger, all you’ve known is losing.
Although if you’ve had the pleasure of living longer then that, you know a rich history here at Syracuse.