Syracuse-Notre Dame: Biggest Win of Greg Robinson Era is Also the Sweetest

Greg Robinson had nothing to lose. The embattled Syracuse football coach, who had never really coached the Orange to a win that inspired hope here in Syracuse, finally did it. He beat the Irish at Notre Dame Stadium 24-23 in stunning fashion. It was the best win of the Robinson era, and the irony, or perhaps tragedy, is that it comes just six days after he was fired. It almost made is sweeter, more poetic, because Robinson was a good guy, and everyone in central New York wanted him to succeed. Even the man who had to ultimately can Robinson, Athletic Director Daryl Gross, heaped only praise on the man in terms of character and his devotion to the community. So did basketball coach Jim Boeheim. It seems everyone loved Robinson. We just couldn't live with the results, and neither could Syracuse. Without a doubt, this will go down as one of the greatest Syracuse wins in many years, and so it's a fitting goodbye. The irony is that this win will likely turn up the pressure on Charlie Weis, ... (link)