Saturday, November 21, 2009

The Devil is Wearing Orang for the Last Time at Home


So Greg Paulus was given an oppurtunity to do something very rare, play two sports in college. Not only has Paulus done it, and at two different schools no less, he has done it with professionalism on and off the field, earning the respect of his coach and teammates. Sure some dumb fans will not, and have not, appreciated the things that he has done, but that was also true of his basketball career.

Paulus will suit up for his hometown team today, in his hometown, for the last time today, and face rival Rutgers. He and the team have found harsh times, losing four straight, but they look to leave the fans on a high not. Greg has seen his better days, such as the Northwestern game, as he has accumulated 14 interceptions this season (almost a majority not really being his fault however). He also might leave Syracuse, albeit in just one season, as the highest completion percentage all-time.

Paulus has been a work in progress, I mean geez the kid has not played football in four years. The season has been special though, because you will not see many people do this. And for every interception thrown, there is a great play that has been made, and unfortunately for those fans that do not know what they are truly watching they do not always see that.

Today Paulus can beat rival Rutgers and leave on a good note however, he and other seniors like former quaterback Andrew Robinson and Delone Carter who is having a great senior season. I think they will be able to win, probably by a 31-24 margin over Greg Schiano and his overrated coaching performance.

Then hopefully the fans can respect Paulus and give him the credit that he deserves, I know I will.

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