Syracuse Football: Top 3 Orange Peels from season opener highlights

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2. Steve Ishmael WR

Ishmael has always had all the talent in the world. It’s never been able to come together for him in Orange. Everyone thought that Dino Babers an offensive mastermind would be able to get the

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most out of Ishmael. At least in year No. 1 that wasn’t the case.

Entering year No. 2 under Babers, expectations again were high. He lived up to those expectations and some in the first game of the 2017 season. For all the fantasy football freaks out there here are the statistical highlights: 12 receptions for 134 yards.

But beyond that, Babers and company seemed like they came into this game saying hey we’re going to get this kid the ball early and often. With the final stats you can’t blame them, they’re trying to find their Amba Etta-Tawo and guess what they found him.

While this is just the first game of the season and the level of opponent has to be considered. All in all, a great start from the Orange offense. They seemed to be clicking on all cylinders, a lot of that has to do with the continuity of the team. SU returned 95% of their offensive yardage from last season, per Cuse.com.