Originally Published: December 10, 2004

Orange must contain Ball

Syracuse has all the momentum, but Reggie Ball will make enough plays to lead the Yellow Jackets to victory.

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By Steve Muench
Scouts Inc.
The only meeting between these two programs took place in 2001 when Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 13-7 in the Kickoff Classic. The Yellow Jackets and Orange both played Virginia and Connecticut this year.

Who: Syracuse vs. Georgia Tech
When: Tues., Dec. 21, 7:45 ET (ESPN)
Where: Orlando, Fla.
Both lost to the Cavaliers and defeated the Huskies. Georgia Tech is favored to win, but Syracuse clearly has the momentum. The Orange won three of their last four games, including an upset over Boston College in the regular season finale to claim a share of the Big East Championship. With Syracuse on a roll and looking to avenge its loss to the Yellow Jackets three years ago, Georgia Tech will have to be at is best.

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