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Carmelo Anthony's history of getting seriously fired up for Syracuse tournament games

Carmelo Anthony holds a special place in the hearts of Syracuse basketball fans. He was, after all, the Most Outstanding Player of the 2003 NCAA Final Four, the heart and soul of the university's first and only national championship. 'Cuse fans are still crazy for Melo.

Well, the feeling is mutual. Melo went a little crazy himself on Saturday night celebrating the Orange's 63-60 win over Gonzaga. Fortunately his wife La La was there to capture the madness:

"They suspended us" is in reference to an early-season suspension served by his former coach, Jim Boeheim.