The Vent's own Jay and Cory can say the same and the anticipation for Friday's matchup against the Oklahoma Sooners will reach a feverish pitch as the week goes on.
As for the game, I like Syracuse's chances. They've had to deal with big men like Hasheem Thabeet and Dajuan Blair all season long so I don't think Blake Griffin will cause too much havoc. I think the Sooners are a one-trick pony so shutting down Griffin will be key. If the Orange keep playing their stingy 2-3 zone like they have in the first two rounds, it will force Oklahoma to take 3-pointers. I like Flynn, Rautins and Devendorf over Willie Warren and Co. if the game comes down to that.
On a side note, what can you say about the Big East? Five teams in the Sweet 16, a tournament record. It's interesting to see Syracuse get so much national love lately since they were considered the sixth-best team in the Big East all year long. If Syracuse played in another conference, just how good could they be perceived to be? I like the 'Cuse in the Round of 16, but a win against UNC (most likely) is hopeful.
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