Syracuse Orange: A sports season of Orange in poetic form, Billy Joel style

When a friend messaged me about writing a story about this past year/season of Syracuse Orange athletics, I thought it was a great idea. And the more I thought about it and we discussed it, the more my brain became obsessed with Billy Joel, my favorite singer and number 1 on my bucket list.

And as a tribute, I wanted to share this past season’s news in poetry form via a tribute to the great Billy Joel song “We Didn’t Start The Fire.” I hope you enjoy this and go Syracuse Orange!

Here is an ode to Billy Joel as I wax poetic about Syracuse Orange sports.

“Orange Season was afire”

Dino Babers. Football in the Dome.

Louisville and Purdue wins at home. Dome Dogs and Dome Foam.

Cuse Football starts 6 and 0.

Pinstripe Bowl is a go.

Bergeron and Williams drafted. Mikel, Szmyt and Tucker shafted.

Men’s soccer. Ian McIntyre. 19-2-4 overall.

Great season. Number 1 Clemson did fall.

Penalty kicks. Indiana Hoosiers go down.

Amferny Sinclair. Goal. Cuse wins the crown.

Orange season was afire.
The calendar kept turning as the news was burning.

Orange season was afire.
No we didn’t always like it but we definitely lived it.

Late fall. Basketball. Also hockey and some volleyball.

Coach Boeheim’s back. Welcome home Felisha Legette-Jack.

Women’s basketball NIT. Men’s season ended during ACC.

After 47 years Boeheim decides, it’s finally time to say goodbye. This Syracuse Orange fan may have cried.

Autry is the new guy. GMac and Griff by his side.

Players come and go in the portal. Fair returns for one more.

Mintz has NBA aspirations. Starling joins Orange Nation.

Orange season was afire.
The calendar kept turning as the news was burning.

Orange season was afire.
No we didn’t always like it but we definitely lived it.

JMA Wireless naming rights. Carrier deal no longer tight.

They’ve added theme-colored lights. Original nachos return to our delight.

Ensley center coming along. Facilities looking strong.

Finally more women’s legends acknowledged. Tuition costs rise to go to college.

Club baseball conference champs. Returned to CNS to watch Syracuse Orange lacrosse and felt like a gramps. My son went to a SU players’ soccer camp.

Orange season was afire.
The calendar kept turning as the news was burning.

Orange season was afire.
No we didn’t always like it but we definitely lived it.

Springtime sports shine. Tennis won their first nine.

Track teams have success. Women’s rowing impress. Hendrix no-hits Cornell’s best.

Men’s lacrosse improves like wine. Sadly no postseason play this time. Spallina is sublime.

Treanor coaches women to number one. Tyrrell sisters, Ward and Carney having fun. Sweitzer dominates in goal and won’t be outdone.

Started season undefeated. Tournament starts and number 2 seeded. Boston College wins in Final Four and sadly season is completed.

Orange season was afire.
The calendar kept turning as the news was burning.

Orange season was afire.
No we didn’t always like it but we definitely lived it.