Syracuse Football: A 5 question sit down with the enemy

Nov 28, 2015; Syracuse, NY, USA; Boston College Eagles quarterback Jeff Smith (5) breaks away for a long run with Syracuse Orange safety Antwan Cordy (8) in pursuit during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Syracuse won 20-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 24, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Wagner Seahawks wide receiver Keith Foster (9) gets tackled by Boston College Eagles defensive back Isaac Yiadom (20) during the first half at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

Paul A. Esden Jr: Boston College is known for its defense and ranks No. 4 in the country nationally, giving up only 253 yards per game. Are they equipped to slow down this high-octane Orange offense?

"AJ Black: “I really worry about Boston College’s defense against an offense like Syracuse. What we have seen so far from BC is their struggles against teams that like to push the tempo (Clemson and VT). When teams are quicker to the line of scrimmage, defensive coordinator Jim Reid struggles to get his personnel in, and instead of attacking with their blitzes, BC goes into a soft zone, which good offenses have picked apart. BC had a bye week, so hopefully Addazio and Co. have figured out a way to address this, but given his inability to adjust in the past, I think Syracuse will move the ball with no problem.”"

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