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Couple those statements with Porter’s most recent, at a preseason media day ahead of the 2021 season: “Our goal is a national championship, and anything less than that is a failure,” he said.
With the talent is largely the same as last, the story of Syracuse heading into 2021 is a direct result of how ’20 ended. The 5-0 Orange ended No. 1 in the country, and there was a Championship Weekend buzz around the program not seen in some time. It’s continued with a newsworthy offseason that’s been told through multiple headlines including the January cover story of Inside Lacrosse Magazine.
Welcome back to the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse season preview series.
It’s officially college lacrosse season eve in Central NY as the men are set to host the Army Black Knights in the 2021 season opener at Noon tomorrow!
And with that extremely exciting news, its time to bring our 2021 season preview series to a close. After combing over the entire roster from attack, to offensive midfield, to defensive midfield/close defense, and finally with face-off specialists/goalies, its time to finish off with a look at the biggest burning questions heading into the start of the season.
‘Cuse is coming off a resurgence of a 2020 in which they finished 5-0 and No. 1 in the country to finish the season, making them the unofficial (or official if you prefer) #2020NationalChamps.
Welcome back to the Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse season preview series.
We’re now just two days away from SU’s season opener against the Army Black Knights at Noon on Sunday. We’ve already talked about ‘Cuse’s attack, offensive midfield, and defensive midfield/close defense, so now it’s time to finish off our look into the roster with the face-off specialists and goalies.
Both groups have the experience and talent to be a major reason for Orange fans to feel optimism heading into the season, so let’s get right to it:
Face-Off
Jakob Phaup, redshirt senior