Football Notes

BOWL STREAKS
Link here to see the current bowl participation streaks. GT is one of 8 teams in the country that have been to 8 bowl games in a row.


GAME PREVIEW
A great look at the game from a Syracuse perspective. Key points for Syracuse:

1. GT's turnover ratio stands out.

The one statistic that jumps out at a neutral observer of Tech football this season is a horrible turnover ratio of minus-13 (27 committed, 14 forced). It is hard to imagine a team being able to fashion a winning record despite committing roughly twice as many turnovers as it forces.

2. Syracuse has struggled to stop large athletic WR's. Enter Calvin Johnson.

If Johnson has the kind of game against SU enjoyed by West Virginia's Chris Henry and Pittsburgh's Greg Lee, the Orange will have no chance.

3. Syracuse must avoid 3rd and long, where GT has thrived.


4. Syracuse must stop our run and go after the QB. No doubt.


5. The write thinks that GT is a lot like Boston College, who Syracuse romped in the final game of the season. We'll see.


QUICK GAME PREVIEW


SYRACUSE / GT MEET IN BOWL


SYRACUSE / GT READY FOR BOWL GAME


ORANGE RUSHING TO FINISH


REYES GETS ONE MORE CHANCE


THE ODDS
Oddsmakers have GT as about a 5 point favorite. This guys thinks we win in a romp:

Champs Sports Bowl (Syracuse-Georgia Tech): Sports assistant Jon Rossitto noted that this would be a good matchup -- if it were basketball. It's not. Georgia Tech wins 28-10.

SYRACUSE COACH P ON THE CLOCK