Things Syracuse Basketball is Better Than

During the dark days of Syracuse football -- commonly known as the Greg Robinson era -- our friend and contributor Poncho Sinatra used to fight through the pain with posts called "things Syracuse football is better than."  These were posted on his old blog, the Sport Hump.  I'd provide you with a link, but the thing seems to have disappeared.

Anyway, it's been a rough three game stretch for the Syracuse basketball team and more complaining isn't going to get us anywhere.  It's time to look at the bright side -- even in the team's darkest hour so far this season, here are just a few things SU Basketball is better than.

Snooki

Syracuse could lose every game for the rest of the season -- and that includes DePaul -- and they'd still be better than everyone's favorite Jersey Shore meatball.  I can guarantee you no one on the team will never be accused of being an El Guapo impersonator.

Snooki - a role model for how not to live

Charlie Sheen

Chaz has been doing more blow than 2 and half men - or 2,000 and half men actually.  Well it's that or he just can't shake the giggles, we'll let you decide.  Even if Syracuse had to suffer through Jim Burr calling every game for the rest of the year, they are still better than Charlie.

Charlie Sheen, hookers and drugs and hospitalizations, oh my!

The Iowa Football Team's off-season work-out program

I don't care what happens the rest of the year, there's no way this SU team sends 13 people to the hospital.  It's not like Ron Artest has any eligibility left and can start a rumble in the stands.

Anyone want to trade places with these guys and try and explain away the mess at Iowa?  Didn't think so.

Stripper Shortages at the Superbowl

If you're going to waste thousands of dollars on SuperBowl tickets, or you're dumb enough to pay hundreds of dollars to stand outside the stadium, then there's no doubt you're expecting there will be enough ladies willing to get naked for money in the town Jerry Jones calls home.  Sadly, you're mistaken - because apparently the Big D is suffering from a stripper shortage.  And I think we can agree on one thing, unlike professional pole dancers in Dallas, the Syracuse Orange will always be there for us -- win or lose.

Get down to Dallas ladies -- there's plenty of work available

So keep your heads up SU fans, there's always a sunny side.  And here's hoping we don't have to do this post again down the road.