Originally I was going to talk about "Body of Lies" this week, but then a quite simple realization hit me. Kind of like a linebacker coming with full force, but in my brain. I went to Syracuse University; I must talk about "The Express."

"The Express" is the story of Ernie Davis, the Syracuse running back who became the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Taking place just prior to and during the beginning stages of the civil rights movement, "The Express" tells of the struggle Ernie Davis faced while becoming a legend and activist. And aren’t all good sports movies about underdogs succeeding and overcoming adversity? Yes. Yes, they are. The only thing that might make them better is if they all took place at Syracuse. Unfortunately, that's not fair to other lovely sports establishments.

In my searches for other movies about Syracuse to grace you with, I found but three others. Neither "The Boys From Syracuse" (1940), or "The Syracuse Sap" (1930) take place in Syracuse, NY; and the third was "Big Daddy" (1999) wherein Adam Sandler mentions he went to Syracuse Law. So, to my dismay, I bring you some other films to catch before hopping on "The Express"… Read more...