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SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Andrew White says its way too early to call himself an X factor for No. 18 Syracuse. The fifth-year transfer from Nebraska may just be the difference maker, however, for a team that looks like it may be one of the nations elite.White, who shot 41 percent from 3-point range a year ago, signed with the Orange the day before fall classes started. He gives the Orange a dimension they appeared to be lacking entering the season.I definitely think hes a difference maker, said fellow fifth-year transfer John Gillon. The way he spreads the floor and how quick his release is theres really not five people who can shoot like that in the nation.White scored 19 points, Tyler Lydon had 17, and Syracuse went on a 14-0 run in the first half to take control and overpower Holy Cross 90-46 on Tuesday night.Syracuse (2-0) shot 58 percent from the field and was 13 for 25 on 3-pointers. White went 5 of 10 from beyond the arc after going 2 of 7 in the Oranges season opener against Colgate.Hes a huge piece of this team, Lydon said. He can do a lot of great things on the court. Adding him was huge for us. Anytime you have a guy who can space the floor like thats huge.White, a modest sort, preferred to let his teammates do the talking.Id rather that question be answered by my teammates, White said. Theyre the ones evaluating what my value is. I just try to come in and take care of business, take pressure off my teammates. I think thats what Ill do most.And just two games into the season, White says talk of his importance is a tad premature.I think were all critical. I think were all X factors. As far as me being the X factor I think its a little early now to be saying that. Im just trying to come in and do my job.And his job is knocking down 3s, a skill in which he has supreme confidence.My motto is if a shoot a shot its supposed to go in, he added. Thats why I dont get too excited when I hit a three or celebrate too much. My coaches and teammates expect the shot to go in when I attempt it.Coach Jim Boeheim praised White.He was geared up tonight. He was ready to go. He was focused in, Boeheim said. Hes a shooter. Obviously thats what he does. Were happy we have him here.Tyus Battle was 3 of 5 from long range, while Gillon made two while adding 15 points, nine assists and just one turnover off the bench.Anthony Thompson had 12 points, while Robert Champion and Malachi Alexander had eight apiece for the Crusaders (0-2). The Crusaders shot just 31 percent for the game.Asked what he would take away from the game, Holy Cross coach Bill Carmody had a succinct response: Nothing.Besides their 3-point attack, the Orange tallied 18 second-chance points, had 32 inside the paint, and scored 31 points off Holy Cross turnovers. The Orange outrebounded the smaller Crusaders 39-27. At one point in the first half, Syracuse had a 16-3 advantage on the boards.The Orange led 22-14 when they went on their 14-0 blitz to take control. The run featured four 3-pointers, two by White and one each by Frank Howard and Battle. Syracuse led 49-23 at the half.BIG PICTURE:Holy Cross: Its not fair to judge Holy Crosss outlook for the 2016-17 season based on Tuesdays outcome, but we may know more after Fridays matchup against UMass.Syracuse: This is one of Jim Boeheims best offensive teams in years. The Orange can beat teams inside and out.POLL IMPLICATIONS: With the nations top teams playing each other this week, the Orange could find themselves moving up in the rankings.SOPHOMORE SLUMP OVER: Tyler Lydon was 0-for-8 from beyond the arc in Syracuses two exhibition games and 0-for-3 in the season opener but he was 2-of-3 Tuesday.MICROWAVE: Gilllon is proving to be quite the spark off the bench for Boeheim. The transfer from Colorado State now has 28 points, 15 assists and just one turnover in two games.NO TREY, NO WAY: Holy Cross was just of 9-of-32 from 3 for 28 percent.UP NEXT:Holy Cross tries for its first win of the young season when the Crusaders host UMass on Sunday.Syracuse, a bubble team that made last years NCAA Tournament, hosts Monmouth, a bubble team that did not, Friday. Diamondbacks Jerseys 2019 . -- Mike Smith never saw his first NHL goal go in. Arizona Diamondbacks Gear . The Vikings announced Thursday that Priefer will be one of seven holdovers from the previous staff, along with offensive line coach Jeff Davidson, wide receivers coach George Stewart and others. Norv Turner will mark his 30th year of coaching in the NFL as the offensive co-ordinator, as widely reported for weeks, and George Edwards will be the defensive co-ordinator. https://www.cheapdiamondbacksjerseys.us/ . 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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Carson Palmer directed a 73-yard drive for a field goal in his one series before the Oakland Raiders backups dominated their Arizona counterparts in a 31-10 victory in the teams preseason opener Friday night.Derek Carr played two series for Oakland, the second one ending in Sebastian Janikowskis 53-yard field goal.Raiders starting defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. was taken to the locker room on a cart early in the game with what a team spokesman said after the game was a hip injury.Edwards was on crutches as he left the locker room.Cardinals coach Bruce Arians was unconcerned about the fact his team lost.I thought our good players played well, he said. I got them out quickly. They were successful and showed up ready to play. Individually there were some really good things with the young players, but collectively it was not very good.Oakland backup quarterback Matt McGloin threw a pair of first-quarter touchdown passes after the Cardinals committed two turnovers in a span of about 30 seconds.George Atkinson III, listed as Oaklands fourth-string running back, scored on runs of 53 and 35 yards.He is very good and very hungry to be a part of the team, Raiders coach Jack Del Rio said.Palmer completed 3 of 5 passes for 31 yards. The biggest play of the drive came when David Johnson faked out a defender at the line of scrimmage and raced for a 23-yard gain.It was kind of like a little bit of a tease, Palmer said. You want to get a couple more series in.Carr completed 3 of 7 passes for 44 yards.Del Rio said its always nice to win but theres a lot of things weve got to do better. Penalties overall, offensively we had two on the first drive that put us in a hole. We didnt tackle very well, especially against the run.CARDINAL SINSThe first turnover came when J.J. Nelson fumbled a punt return and Johnny Holton recovered for Oakland at the Arizona 19. McGloin passed to a wide-open Clive Walford for a touchdown on the next play.On the Cardinals first offensive play after the kicckoff, backup Drew Stanton overthrew intended receiver Jarron Brown and Nate Allen intercepted.ddddddddddddTwo plays later, McGloin threw to Andre Holmes for the touchdown and the Raiders led 17-3.HUMPHRIES WATCHAfter being inactive for every game last season despite being a first-round draft pick, D.J. Humphries is Arizonas starting right tackle. He was solid in run-blocking, but struggled some against the pass rush Friday. He didnt give up a sack, and much of the time he was going against All-Pro Khalil Mack.ROOKIE WATCHRaiders: Safety Karl Joseph, Oaklands first-round draft choice who is coming off knee surgery, played in the first series and had one tackle.Cardinals: Third-round draft pick Brandon Williams, who won the starting cornerback job in training camp, had a rough start Friday. He was beaten several times, including on the Holmes TD. He improved as the game went on and recovered Holmes fumble in the second quarter.I thought Brandon competed extremely well, Arians said. You knew theyd go after him. ... It was a nice throw-and-fade in the end zone. Hell learn to play those balls better.POSITION BATTLESRaiders: Menelik Watson played his first game since an Achilles injury in his bid to win the starting right tackle job.Cardinals: With Justin Bethel still recovering from foot surgery, Williams won the starting job at cornerback in training camp and Arians has said Bethel will have to earn it back. 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