Greg Paulus was named the Cuse starting QB on Monday

Greg Paulus was named the Cuse starting QB on Monday

According to Donnie Webb of the Syracuse Post-Standard, Syracuse HC Doug Marrone has done the inevitable and named former Duke PG and current Orange grad student Greg Paulus as his starting QB. He replaces redshirt freshman Ryan Nassib who had been the de facto starter while Paulus’ eligibility issues were finalized.

While this isn’t surprising really, it is a relief, as there had been talk that Paulus and Nassib would split time in the early going. I don’t think that would’ve been the right approach, and I am glad Marrone is of a similar mind. It’s impossible to know how good Syracuse might or might not be – odds are they are going to have a similar record as the last 4 years under Greg Robinson – the cupboard is that bare.

But maybe, just maybe, the former #1 high school QB prospect will find enough talent to work with and maybe the Orange can shoot for a .500, or, gasp, bowl-qualifying 6-5 record. Not likely, but at least for the first time in a long time, there’s a reason for Syracuse fans to be hopeful about an upcoming season of Orange football.