Why did the Syracuse Women don the '44' singlet?

Because the 4th letter in the alphabet is D.

state wrote:

I wasn't able to watch the meet live, but it seems that the women enjoyed the special kit for nats treatment more than the men (e.g. Oregon, Syracuse).

As a former runner and fan, I get it. But what I don't get is the Syracuse women with that '44' logo. I looked at the letsrun photos this morning, and I had no idea what school it was.

I'm not from the East Coast, and I know nothing about Syracuse tradition, but all that I can gather is that this is a football thing. Letsrun, enlighten me.

I went to grad school at Syracuse. 44 is a big number for the school, and you are right that it stems from football. Arguably the three greatest players the school has ever produced -- Jim Brown, Floyd Little and Ernie Davis (the school's only Heisman Trophy winner) all wore #44.

state wrote:

I wasn't able to watch the meet live, but it seems that the women enjoyed the special kit for nats treatment more than the men (e.g. Oregon, Syracuse).

As a former runner and fan, I get it. But what I don't get is the Syracuse women with that '44' logo. I looked at the letsrun photos this morning, and I had no idea what school it was.

I'm not from the East Coast, and I know nothing about Syracuse tradition, but all that I can gather is that this is a football thing. Letsrun, enlighten me.

Who cares? Honestly, for crying out loud

Well, I've waded through more than 200 of the pics from the women's race and haven't seen one singlet with a "44" logo--can someone please post a link to a specific photo that has it? I'd appreciate it.

Okay, I looked through 'em all--nothing.

Was all this some kind of "clever" trolling? Fine, you win.

Gregory M. Page wrote:

Okay, I looked through 'em all--nothing.

Was all this some kind of "clever" trolling? Fine, you win.

This picture, number 552 (Margo Malone of Syracuse):

1) Thanks.

2) That's Syracuse?

3) That's a "44"? WTF?

Anyway, I appreciate the info. I started the program (35 years ago, not 44) and am pleased to see their continuing success.

state wrote:

I wasn't able to watch the meet live, but it seems that the women enjoyed the special kit for nats treatment more than the men (e.g. Oregon, Syracuse).

As a former runner and fan, I get it. But what I don't get is the Syracuse women with that '44' logo. I looked at the letsrun photos this morning, and I had no idea what school it was.

I'm not from the East Coast, and I know nothing about Syracuse tradition, but all that I can gather is that this is a football thing. Letsrun, enlighten me.

It's an ACC thing this year. Weird/different singlets.

Obviously, people care. I care because I honestly didn't recognise the team--I had to do my own sleuthing to find out.

Thanks for the info. I should have included a photo, sorry.

Interesting that the men's team didn't get a new kit.

Not much different than the Chicago Bears having the initials GSH (George S. Halas) on the arm sleeve of their uniforms, some thirty plus years after his death.