This week’s game against UConn might not fully test the depth of the Syracuse Orange but the losses of Chris Elmore and Stefon Thompson will force some adjustments on both sides of the ball.
Last week we saw the Orange turn to Derek McDonald to replace Thompson in the linebacker unit and he came up with a key interception in the second half. We also saw Steve Linton make his presence felt with six tackles, a sack and a forced/recovered fumble combo.
It’s unfair to ask one player to replace what Thompson brought to the Syracuse defense so we’ll see how Tony White mixes up the usage of players over the rest of the season.