Pitarresi: SU in Final Four? That's a longshot right now

Sports Illustrated, in its Dec. 29 issue, says that Syracuse University proved it is a Final Four caliber team with its 72-65 victory over Memphis Dec. 20.

 

Maybe.

 

Wait till the middle of January. We’ll know then – at Georgetown Jan. 14, Notre Dame Jan. 17, at Pittsburgh Jan. 19, Louisville Jan. 25.

 

SU is very talented. Final Four? I don’t think so, but it is possible. The Orange have a heck of a lot of work to do before then.

 

Here is something good for Syracuse. Defensive tackle Arthur Jones will return to the football team next fall. Jones is one of the better linemen in the country. His presence will make a difference for new coach Doug Marrone.