Loyal readers know that the Syracuse Orange have enjoyed great success under Chris Fox, but to see the Orange picked as the preseason #5 team by the USTFCCCA is still surprising. This isn’t because of a lack of talent on the squad, but rather because Syracuse still does not field any athletes in the throwing events, and only a small number of competitors in the jumps. What they lack in depth across all events, the Orange make up for in depth in the distance and hurdles.
Returning All-Americans Justyn Knight, Colin Bennie, and Freddie Crittenden III are back to lead the squad.