Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse football team opens the season at 7 Friday night against Rhode Island with plenty of storylines to follow.
Terrel Hunt is back.
Tim Lester's offense will be unveiled.
The defense will feature a lot of new faces.
So, naturally, the conversation that dominated the men's locker room of my health club earlier this week was about the inevitable misery of sitting in a hot, humid Carrier Dome.
The tailgating weather will be perfect.
But let this serve as your official advisory to leave the pants at home and wear your shorts.