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The Daily OrangeWSOC | New-look Orange hoping to keep cool against Tribe
By Alexandra Rowley
Posted: 8/28/08, 11:34 PM EST Section: Sports
The momentum entering today's game appears to favor Syracuse. The Tribe is coming off a 3-1 loss to No. 9 Penn State, while the Orange crushed Albany 3-1 in its season opener last weekend.
"I think it's significant," Pepicelli said of William and Mary's season-opener defeat. "As long as you keep things in perspective. I think that's something our team will be good at because of the way they handled their game against Albany. They didn't let the early lead get to them, they stayed focus."
Focus will be an important factor for the Orange today, considering that is what was lost in the 2006 meeting. Syracuse will need to concentrate on its new system; something Pepicelli said is in the Orange's favor. The new structure, which was taught during preseason, has more girls in the midfield meaning more numbers around the ball.
It appears to be working. The three goals scored against Albany marks only the second time since the beginning of the 2006 season that Syracuse has managed to put three in the net.
If things persist, the Orange might have a chance to make the Big East Tournament, an expectation by Pepicelli that has not been a reality since 2005.
But a new system is not the only adjustment leaning the pendulum in Syracuse's direction.
The Orange has officially welcomed its new head coach, Phil Wheddon. Wheddon returned from Beijing, where he worked as the assistant coach for the U.S women's soccer team. He helped lead the U.S. to a 1-0 win over Brazil in the finals.
Despite some adjustments, Syracuse is not fretting over the changes. Pepicelli said the Orange will take it one game at a time, but has high expectations for William and Mary and the season.
Arcuri is just focusing on keeping her cool against the Tribe.
"I actually want to stay in this game," Arcuri laughed. "I'll have to keep my head for this one. We want to get revenge by winning."
amrowley@syr.edu
"I think it's significant," Pepicelli said of William and Mary's season-opener defeat. "As long as you keep things in perspective. I think that's something our team will be good at because of the way they handled their game against Albany. They didn't let the early lead get to them, they stayed focus."
Focus will be an important factor for the Orange today, considering that is what was lost in the 2006 meeting. Syracuse will need to concentrate on its new system; something Pepicelli said is in the Orange's favor. The new structure, which was taught during preseason, has more girls in the midfield meaning more numbers around the ball.
It appears to be working. The three goals scored against Albany marks only the second time since the beginning of the 2006 season that Syracuse has managed to put three in the net.
If things persist, the Orange might have a chance to make the Big East Tournament, an expectation by Pepicelli that has not been a reality since 2005.
But a new system is not the only adjustment leaning the pendulum in Syracuse's direction.
The Orange has officially welcomed its new head coach, Phil Wheddon. Wheddon returned from Beijing, where he worked as the assistant coach for the U.S women's soccer team. He helped lead the U.S. to a 1-0 win over Brazil in the finals.
Despite some adjustments, Syracuse is not fretting over the changes. Pepicelli said the Orange will take it one game at a time, but has high expectations for William and Mary and the season.
Arcuri is just focusing on keeping her cool against the Tribe.
"I actually want to stay in this game," Arcuri laughed. "I'll have to keep my head for this one. We want to get revenge by winning."
amrowley@syr.edu
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