Silver Out - The Dome Was Rockin'

Growing up in Central NY as an SU fan, there was no greater rivalry than SU-Penn State. I was just a kid, but lucky enough to be in the building in 1987 when Don McPherson lead the cuse to that epic 48-21 victory that announced to a nation that Syracuse football was back. Well last week, our one time rival staged an epic white out of Notre Dame. Give props to Penn State fans, the scene was really amazing. Not to be outdone, yesterday, SU fans staged something similar - a silver out - nearly blinding the Illini who were surrounded by some seriously shiny stands. The announced crowd was 34,166, but if that was the case, there were a lot of people dressed like empty seats.

Alas, the effort didn't work, as the men of Zook crushed the orange, but if you didn't experience the fun (and most people didn't) here's what you missed:

Two minutes before kickoff, don't hold your breath on a late arriving crowd

Coin flip, plenty of good seats available - at midfield

And we're underway, silver from sea to shining sea

At least the students showed up - for the most part

"O"-Zone - feel the excitement

I'm pretty sure this guy was considering jumping - or wondering why he doesn't have any friends

Wait - there's hope...........

Never mind (note -19 minutes elapsed in real time between photos)

Greg Robinson, thinking up some gibberish for the post game presser

It's hard to read, but this guy's shirt says, Git R Done - sadly not even Larry the Cable Guy inspired slogans can help this team

Not exactly abs of steel

The man, the myth, the Zook

The pain finally ends

So there you have it ladies and gentlemen. The atmosphere in the dome yesterday was about the same as it was at my grandfather's funeral. The place was electric - 1860s style electric. I'm sure there will be more ranting about the game, but for now, the pictures speak for themselves. Greg Robinson, making game day truly memorable since 2005.