Author: Brad Klein
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Who Can Carry SU to an ACC Tournament Run?
With the ACC Tournament around the corner, Syracuse basketball is squarely on the bubble, in need of at least one win. But it seems like a run in the conference tournament would push the Orange over the edge into the Big Dance. In order for Syracuse to make a deep run, they’ll have to rely…
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Louisville is Cancelled. Now What?
Syracuse basketball was stripped of yet another opportunity for a quadrant-1 win on Wednesday when Louisville came down with another COVID-19 positive. The Orange have now had four games against quadrant-1 teams cancelled or postponed this year due to the pandemic.¬† Sure, the Orange needed to capitalize on the opportunities they already had against quality…
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History Isn’t on Syracuse’s Side
Syracuse basketball‚Äôs convincing road win against NC State has a lot of fans thinking the Orange are treading water with Selection Sunday just over a month out. But the truth is, SU needs to do a lot more than just stay alive. They have a lot more to prove. Bart Torvik from barttorvik.com says only…
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Syracuse Football Releases 2021-2022 Schedule
The good news is we’re back to 12 games. The bad news is most of them will be an uphill climb for the Orange. SU still has a lot of holes in its roster, and with their three best players leaving for the NFL Draft (Andre Cisco, Trill Williams and Ifeatu Melifonwu), the Orange will…
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So, Quincy Guerrier is Gone, Right?
Alright, let’s make this clear. Quincy Guerrier has emerged as one of the premiere forwards in the country. The sophomore’s 20 points and nine rebounds in the win against Virginia Tech reinforces that fact. But while Guerrier’s 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game set him apart from the rest of the ACC, it also…
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Is Quincy Guerrier Really this Good?
This year belongs to Quincy Guerrier. The sophomore scored in double figures in each game this season, with the exception of the Pittsburgh loss, during which Guerrier was handcuffed to 17 minutes with foul trouble. So that‚Äôs nine games that Guerrer dominated the stat sheet, something he only did 11 times all of last year. …
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Syracuse Athletics’ New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year always offers a fresh slate. 2020 wasn’t good for anyone, but an argument can be made for Syracuse especially struggling this past year on the hardwood and the gridiron. The Orange limped to the ACC Tournament and were cut short just when they started to turn a corner. In football, SU had…
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Syracuse Football’s National Signing Day Defensive Commits
Syracuse claimed most of its defensive recruiting class early in the cycle. The newest development is the decommitment of three-star Hayden Nelson. The defensive end flipped to UCLA just one day before early signing day, but there is still a lot of talent for Syracuse fans to be excited about.¬† Jaelin Moss, DT Hold your…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse’s Backcourt Struggles in 79-69 Loss to No. 21 Rutgers
Alright, Syracuse lost to a ranked team without two of their starters. It’s not the end of the world, and it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. But the Orange are trying to build a formidable team for when Bourama Sidibe and Buddy Boeheim return. Let’s take a look at how the players fared…
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Fizz Radio 12/5: Basketball and Football Doubleheader
On this week’s Fizz Radio, Gill Gross and Brad Klein dissect the point guard controversy already swirling around Syracuse basketball while previewing Saturday night’s Rider game. Meanwhile, SU football gears up for its final game of a dreaded 2020.
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Does It Matter Who Starts at Point Guard?
After Kadary Richmond‚Äôs 16 point, 7 rebound, 6 assist clinic and Joe Girard‚Äôs rough outing against Niagara, many Syracuse fans are calling for Jim Boeheim to swap out his struggling point guard for the longer, shinier and sexier option. That‚Äôs a question that will likely be asked throughout Buddy Boeheim‚Äôs two-week quarantine while Richmond starts…
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Dinner is on him: Jerami Grant Cashes in with the Pistons
Outside of Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse basketball is notorious for producing pro‚Äôs that do not live up to their expectations. The highlight of Dion Waiters‚Äô career after being selected fourth overall in 2012 is riding the bench on a championship-winning Laker team last year. Even after winning Rookie of the Year in 2014, Michael Carter-Williams never…
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How does Hughes to the Jazz Jive?
When Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall to the Utah Jazz via the New Orleans Pelicans, he tweeted, ‚Äúwow i can‚Äôt stop shaking.‚Äù Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized. Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized with one of the best inherited situations the league has to offer.¬† The Jazz…
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Is Dior Johnson’s Decommitment Syracuse’s Fault?
With Dior Johnson decommitting from Syracuse, all but guaranteeing he will not suit up in Orange, it is official. Three of SU‚Äôs top-five recruits since 2003 never actually made it to the Hill. Andray Blatche, Darius Bazley and Dior Johnson. Blatche and Bazley pursued the professional ranks out of high school. Even though Johnson reopened…
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Evaluating Trill Williams’ Draft Stock
No Syracuse fan should be surprised by Trill Williams‚Äô declaration for the 2021 NFL Draft. Over the past three seasons, most of the draft hype surrounded All-American safety Andre Cisco while Williams served as a lockdown corner and safety in the shadows. That doesn‚Äôt mean Williams didn‚Äôt make any noise. The Yonkers, NY native logged…
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Can Syracuse Play Through Secondary Scratches?
Syracuse is gearing up for its matchup with Wake Forest on Saturday despite being shorthanded in the secondary. The Orange are working without four defensive backs who were listed on the Week 1 two-deep depth chart. Boundary safety Eric Coley has not been active since Week 2 due to a leg injury. Trill Williams missed…
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Fizz Radio 10/24: Moral Victories for Syracuse vs. Clemson and The Athletic’s Grace Raynor
Brad Klein and Thomas Shults preview Syracuse football’s highly anticipated matchup with No. 1 Clemson, and talk to The Athletic’s Grace Raynor for the inside scoop on the projected first-overall pick Trevor Lawrence and his battery mate Travis Etienne.
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Pick your Poison: Travis Etienne or Trevor Lawrence
A lot of Syracuse fans might be writing off the 46-point spread against Clemson with the assumption that there is no way an in-conference game can be that much of a blowout. But it is important to remember that it just was. Clemson walloped Georgia Tech on the road 73-7. The only surprise is that…
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What does Dior Johnson’s Oak Hill Departure Mean for SU?
Verbal 2022 five-star commit Dior Johnson has been sidelined with a stress fracture in his foot since mid-September. That was reportedly an extra precaution taken to make sure the Kingston, NY native did not miss any games for Oak Hill Academy. It turns out, Johnson might not play for the prep-school powerhouse after all. Head…
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How will the 3-3-5 Fare Against Georgia Tech?
The silver lining to Syracuse‚Äôs first 0-2 start since 2013 is the defense. First year coordinator Tony White‚Äôs 3-3-5 base system forced two interceptions on reigning All-ACC Second Team quarterback Sam Howell in Week 1 against No. 18 North Carolina. Last Saturday, the fallacy that the scheme could not stop the run or pressure the…
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Is it Really Tommy DeVito’s Fault?
There‚Äôs a lot of blame to go around the Syracuse offense right now, and Tommy DeVito is facing a lot of backlash two games in. Some Syracuse fans are even calling for Rex Culpepper to take his job. However, the redshirt junior quarterback might not be completely at fault. The running backs have been a…
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How to Fix the SU Running Game
The Syracuse offensive line didn‚Äôt do the depleted running back room any favors in Saturday‚Äôs loss to North Carolina. SU ran for just 68 yards against UNC, and when Tommy DeVito is the team‚Äôs leading rusher Syracuse fans should sense something is wrong. With starting left guard Dakota Davis on the shelf until October, and…
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9/12 Fizz Radio: Syracuse vs. North Carolina Game Day
Brad Klein and Thomas Shults preview Syracuse football’s matchup with No. 18 North Carolina. Ross Martin from Inside Carolina gives the scouting report on the Tar Heels while the Orange prepare for a 2020 season without key pieces.
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A Glossary to SU’s New 3-3-5 Defense
Syracuse‚Äôs week one depth chart only raised more questions about what this team will look like. Projected starting running back Abdul Adams, offensive lineman Dakota Davis and linebacker Tyrell Richards were not listed at all. Tailback Jarveon Howard was also absent. But when Syracuse fans look at the depth chart, they probably have a few…
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What is Quincy Guerrier’s 2020 Ceiling?
When Quincy Guerrier came to the Hill from Quebec, Syracuse fans expected immediate production out of the four-star. He showed glimpses of his potential as a jolt-piece off the bench. Guerrier averaged 6.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, which is nothing to scoff at. But it‚Äôs only fair to wonder what those numbers would…
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Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson Dies at 78
Today every Syracuse fan‚Äôs hatred for John Thompson and the Georgetown Hoyas morphs into respect. ‚ÄúBig John‚Äù hadn‚Äôt coached since 1999, but his name will always be synonymous with revolutionary success for the African-American community, the Big East and one of the greatest rivalries in the history of college basketball. Thompson took over a sub-.500…
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SU Top 100: #8 Donovan McNabb
It‚Äôs hard to think of a four-year starter, and conference record three-time Big East Offensive Player of the Year as someone who overcame odds. But there was a time when the greatest quarterback in Syracuse history wasn‚Äôt even thought to be a quarterback. As a dual-threat, many schools wanted him as a receiver or tailback.…
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SU Top 100: #17 Oren Lyons
Only Oren Lyons could be named the NCAA‚Äôs Lacrosse Man of the Year 31 years after playing his last game as a Syracuse goalkeeper. But the legend of Lyons began when he was just 15 years old playing for the Onondaga men‚Äôs lacrosse team, scrimmaging Syracuse. SU lacrosse coach Roy Simmons took notice, and gave…
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SU Top 100: #26 Chandler Jones
When Chandler Jones hit the Hill in 2008, the expectations could not be higher. His brother Arthur dominated at SU, and was eventually taken in the fifth round of the NFL Draft. But it only took Chandler three years to make a name for himself at Syracuse. After redshirting his freshman season and slowly developing…
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SU Top 100: #35 Joe Morris
Joe Morris followed in the footsteps of Jim Brown, Ernie Davis and Floyd Little, shattering almost every record they had. It only made sense for him to take their number as well. Head Coach Dick MacPherson offered number 44 to Morris for his senior season, but the tailback decided he was not worthy. Instead, he…
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SU Top 100: #44 Jason Hart
Jim Boeheim is known for recruiting for the 2-3 zone. Find players that fit the system and worry about the rest later. This should be referred to as the ‚ÄúJason Hart model‚Äù. Hart is on this list for being one of the best zone defenders in Syracuse basketball history. The Los Angeles, CA native averaged…
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SU Top 100: #53 Tebucky Jones
There‚Äôs no better word to describe Tebucky Jones than ‚Äúathlete‚Äù. Jones logged 495 yards and eight touchdowns as a running back for SU in his first three seasons on the Hill behind quarterback Donovan McNabb and tailback Malcolm Thomas. But the New Britain, CT native sets himself apart on the other side of the ball.…
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8/1 Fizz Radio: ACC’s COVID-19 Plan, Syracuse’s New Schedule and Fizz Top 100 with The Athletic’s Matthew Gutierrez
On this week‚Äôs Fizz Radio, Brad Klein and Thomas Shults breakdown the ACC‚Äôs COVID-19 approach to the 2020 season, predict Syracuse‚Äôs record with an amended schedule and debate the Fizz‚Äôs Top 100 athletes countdown with The Athletic‚Äôs Matthew Gutierrez. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score 1260 in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to…
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SU Top 100: #62 Tim Nelson
Tim Nelson was part of arguably the best pair in Syracuse history. He and Brad Kotz led the Orange to a national championship in 1983, and national championship appearances the next two seasons. Had Nelson not suffered an injury early in the 1984 championship game against Johns Hopkins, SU might have had another title, and…
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SU Top 100: #71 Tiana Mangakahia
Tiana Mangakahia‚Äôs impact on Syracuse was reflected in the immense amount of support she received last year after being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. The #Tough4T campaign combines her number, nickname and personality. Mangakahia still has a lot of basketball ahead of her, including one more Final Four push in her senior season. That…
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