Byline: Associated Press
MIAMI -- Syracuse center Etan Thomas already had the respect of the Miami Hurricanes. Now he has it from their fans, as well.
All Thomas could do was laugh as a small group of Hurricanes fans left the Miami Arena on Saturday yelling, ``Hey Thomas, come back and play for the Heat.''
Thomas had 12 points and 11 rebounds as seventh-ranked Syracuse beat the Hurricanes 67-55 to win its first game away from home.
``It was kind of funny because those same people were trash talking me the whole game,'' said Thomas, who also blocked two shots, including one with about a minute remaining to seal the victory. ``Then they turned it around. I guess I got their respect.''
The Orangemen (11-0, 2-0 Big East) began the season with 10 …
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