STOCK UP: In his limited opportunities this season, Strickland has shown a knack for contributing chunk plays on offense. His 62-yard screen pass to set up an early score at Florida State was the latest example. Four games remain, and I'll be watching to see if Strickland gets a few more snaps over the final month of the season.
STOCK UP: Offensive coordinator Tim Lester has done a much better job scripting the offense early in recent weeks. Syracuse has gotten off to fast starts each of the last two weeks against Pittsburgh and Florida State. Just a reminder, scripting plays was the context behind George McDonald's F--- it quote last season.