Author: Damon Amendolara
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Syracuse Gives Up Season High 101 Points, Loses to Virginia Tech
This has become all too familiar for Orange fans. Syracuse went to Blacksburg and fought hard, pushing the Hokies to overtime. But ultimately, once again the Orange fell short. Jaquan Carlos, the subject of plenty of scrutiny this week, hit a three pointer down the stretch to force OT. But in the extra session the…
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Adrian Autry Lands on CBS Sports “Hot Seat” List
The CBS Sports team compiled its “Hot Seat” list and broke down the 17 coaches into tiers. The most dire were “Uncomfortably Hot,” and Adrian Autry fell under the “Situations to Monitor” heading. The Orange look to have saved their ACC Tournament slot with a win over NC State, but the season has been a…
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Data Shows Syracuse’s Transfer Portal Results Aren’t Good
The hits keep on coming for Syracuse basketball. The fans want Adrian Autry fired. Mike Waters reported the school has been woefully behind the times in its NIL plan. And now data proves the transfer portal has not been kind to the Orange (as though we needed a reminder). Jim Boeheim recently said SU had…
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Harsh Reality, Syracuse Was Unprepared for NIL World: Longtime Writer
Venerable writer Mike Waters penned a piece this week reflecting on Syracuse’s new $50M NIL initiative. He joined “Orange Nation” to discuss his article and painted a disappointing picture of how SU walked into the NIL world naively. He explained that Syracuse wasn’t forward-thinking enough to bring in a staff dedicated to fund-raising and organizing…
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Disrespect of Kyle McCord Last Season Was Ridiculous
Ohio State chose to move on from Kyle McCord and the decision turned out to be the right one. The Buckeyes won the national championship behind Will Howard at QB. But McCord proved to be everything and more for Syracuse, who won 10 games and had one of its most enjoyable seasons in decades. Before…
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Who is Davion Crumitie? Syracuse Offers Speedy Florida WR
Davion Crumitie took to Twitter on Thursday to announce he had received his first D1 offer from Syracuse. The wide receiver from Tallahassee is going into his junior season. He competes for Rickards High School and is listed at 5’11” 160 lbs. He clocks in at a 4.41 40-yard dash, a blazing time for a…
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Adrian Autry: “I’m From the Hood, So I’ve Seen A Lot Worse”
While the season spirals from bad to worse, Adrian Autry insists he’s not rattled. He joined ESPN Radio’s “Orange Nation” for his weekly appearance on Thursday and said for as bad as it is, he’s seen too much in his life to get down. “The outside noise is not bothering me… I’m trying to get…
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Can Syracuse Realistically Raise $50M for NIL?
Thursday, Syracuse announced a $50M fund-raising campaign called “Champion ’CUSE.” The initiative is earmarked to raise money for four purposes: There’s some common college sports buzzwords in there, but the central point here is to raise money for NIL. In the third paragraph of the press release the school mentions the new dynamic of NIL…
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Majority of Syracuse Fans Want Adrian Autry Fired: Poll
A poll at CNY Central asking whether Adrian Autry should be fired after the season reflects growing frustration among the Syracuse fan base. The poll says 66% of fans believe the Orange “should move on from” Autry. The poll has almost 2,100 votes and closes this week. SU has fallen to 11-15 and just 5-10…
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What Does New CFB Playoff Format Mean for Syracuse?
Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger dropped a bombshell report that the SEC and Big Ten are now the sole decision-makers on the future of the College Football Playoff. Reportedly, the two conferences delivered an ultimatum to the rest of college football threatening to spin off into their own world if they didn’t get final say on…
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Kyle McCord May Have Perfect NFL Draft Timing
Syracuse’s tremendous season continues to pay dividends as Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen, Oronde Gadsden II, Alijah Clark and Fadil Diggs have all been invited to the NFL scouting combine. And with that invitation, McCord may have perfect draft timing. While it’s always a positive to have players populate the NFL for recruiting and prestige purposes,…
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Autry Leads Coaching Hot Seat List for One National Outlet
After the bottom dropped out against Miami this week, it’s only natural for there to be questions surrounding Adrian Autry’s job status. The loss to the Hurricanes was one of the ugliest in recent memory. The Canes are the worst team in the ACC, have a dreadful shooting roster, and are playing under an interim…
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Why Rickie Collins is Another Huge Win for Wizard Fran Brown
There were two massive questions facing Fran Brown when he took the Syracuse job. Could he recruit to a middling program immediately? And if so, was it a temporary bump or sustainable? So far, Brown is answering both queries with an affirmative. The commitment of Rickie Collins proves that the Brown Bump has ripple effects,…
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Media Scoop of the Year: Syracuse Headed to Gator Bowl?
Since Syracuse’s thrilling comeback against Miami, Central New York’s favorite parlor game is guessing which bowl they end up in. One intrepid student reporter and his brother may have gotten the scoop directly from Kyle McCord. It’ll be… the Gator Bowl. Luke Radel is a member of the student media at Syracuse and tweeted about…
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Fran Brown Changed Everything for Syracuse Football
When the ESPN cameras were pressed in his face on a delirious evening at the Dome, Fran Brown proclaimed something that might seem premature but is impossible to argue. “Syracuse is back!” It was the viral statement that jolted through the college football atmosphere, replayed on memes and Instagram/TikTok reels in the hands of fans…
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Is Kiyan Anthony About to Choose Syracuse?
With about a week to go before Kiyan Anthony makes his college decision it seems like there’s good winds blowing for Syracuse. The son of Orange legend Carmelo Anthony is a 4-star recruit and the 30th ranked recruit in the Class of ’25. On3 says his decision is coming on November 15th. Anthony’s choices are…
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Updated Syracuse Bowl Projections Released
The most recent bowl projections have Syracuse headed to the Gator Bowl in a big-time matchup against LSU. College Football Network has that tasty combo in their updated bowl schedule. The Gator Bowl features an SEC team vs. a Big Ten or ACC squad. Last year was Clemson vs. Kentucky. LSU is in 6th place…
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Heroes and Zeroes From Syracuse’s Win Over UNLV
The Fran Brown Era had its first indelible moment as Syracuse outlasted a feisty UNLV squad on national television. The Orange took out the 25th ranked Rebels 44-41 in OT, here’s the good and the bad from Friday night. Heroes: LeQuint Allen. No one had a more impressive performance than the banged up running back.…
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Syracuse Beats UNLV in Overtime Thriller!
It’s been awhile since Syracuse went on the road. It’s been almost 10 months in fact since the Boca Raton Bowl in December. But the first time away from the JMA Dome proved fruitful and the Orange Faithful seemed to enjoy making the road trip. Syracuse knocks off UNLV 44-41 in overtime to move to…
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Why Every Sports Fan Should Experience the Thrill of Online Roulette
Online roulette offers an enthralling and thrilling experience similar to sports, providing sports fans with a fresh take on gambling while emphasizing some common emotional and psychological elements shared between both. For such individuals, exploring its dynamics may provide a new viewpoint on gambling while simultaneously showing why sports enthusiasts might enjoy its strategic and…
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Video: How Sadiq White Proves Autry was the Right Hire
The commitment of 5-star recruit Sadiq White is important on the court and off it. The obvious value of White choosing Syracuse is the sheer talent added to the roster. He’s 6’7″, can run, is athletic, finish around the basket, and has the body NBA scouts target. He also gets added to a crew that…
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Here are the Current NBA players from Syracuse
Syracuse has long established a proud tradition of producing talented basketball players who go on to make a mark in the NBA. To date, more than 50 former Orange players have featured in the NBA, with four former Syracuse players standing out in the 2023/24 season, earning admiration from fans, journalists, TV broadcasters, and sports…
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Could Syracuse Football (gasp)… Be Overhyped?
We live in a topsy turvy time. Beyonce has the number one hit in country music, the Timberwolves and Thunder lead the NBA’s West, and Syracuse football may have “too much” hype. Wait, what? SU released a hype video last week which is up to more than 100K views, and through it’s dramatic cinematography and…
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If Syracuse Football Can Work, It’s With Fran Brown
Syracuse is hiring Georgia assistant coach Fran Brown to take over, and if the program is going to win, this is how. Brown is the right hire for SU. There is a pecking order that has been so clearly established in college football., There are kings, there are princes, and there are paupers. There is…
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Time Was Up, Here’s Why Babers Had to Go
Before Dino Babers was fired, say this about him, he tried. He really, truly tried. That’s more than you can say for frauds like Greg Robinson, who seemed to assume his supposed offensive genius and NFL credentials would magically lead to wins. That’s more than you can say for Doug Marrone, who certainly helped steady…
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John Wallace calls Syracuse “Greatest Fans in the World”
John Wallace is one of the most legendary players in Syracuse history, having worn the iconic number 44 and leading the program to the ’96 national championship game. He has seen a lot through his basketball life, and has incredibly high praise for Syracuse fans, calling them the “greatest in the world.” His run through…
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Who are the Top 10 Highest Paid Running Backs?
The NFL’s offseason has been filled with stories about the highest paid running backs. There’s been so much hand-wringing over the financial future of NFL runningbacks, sometimes it’s hard to remember they’re not headed to the soup line any time soon. People have suggested college running backs should immediately change positions. But should the SU…
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Disrespectful that Vegas Thinks Syracuse is a 6-Win Team?
The preseason win totals are out for Bet Online, and Syracuse fans will see either a boost in credibility or a classic case of disrespect. The oddsmakers have pegged 6 1/2 wins as the team’s over/under, meaning a bettor needs to decide whether SU will win 7 regular season games or fewer. Over is +100…
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Autry is Cleaning the Cobwebs From SU Basketball
It’s impolite to take shots at a legend who is no longer on the sidelines. Jim Boeheim single-handedly built Syracuse into a national brand, and made basketball the signature program at his alma mater. There is plenty of appreciation for that. This piece is focused more on the new regime, and the early returns on…
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Did Westry and Starling Join SU Because Boeheim Retired?
For a program that missed the NCAA Tournament (again) and dealt with the uncomfortable end for a legend, Syracuse is actually doing quite well, thank you very much. Adrian Autry slid confidently into the head coaching role, a former player who represents the glory years, and a longtime assistant who has led the recruiting efforts.…
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Why did Syracuse push away Adam Weitsman?
The most visible donor to Syracuse athletics has been Adam Weitsman. When he decided this week to leave the NIL world it left many SU fans in a state of panic. He clearly has deep pockets, loves SU sports, and was willing to spend plenty of it. It’s not cheap to buy Tom Brady for…
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Another UConn Title is a Bad Reminder for Syracuse Fans
Once upon a time, Syracuse was the bully. Once upon a time, the Orange ruled northeast basketball. Once upon a time, SU looked down its nose at the ragged, pathetic program four hours to the east. During the ’80s, Jim Boeheim built Syracuse into a powerhouse as a perennial tournament team, collected 5-star recruits, packed…
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Let’s Hope Boeheim Doesn’t Impede on Autry
Jim Boeheim might be done on the sidelines, but he’s far from finished having a voice at SU. This week he was named Special Assistant to the AD. As Syracuse.com described it: “Boeheim is now listed in the SU athletics department staff directory under AD John Wildhack, Wildhack’s executive assistant Mary Kelly and senior deputy…
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5 Biggest Takeaways from Day 1 of March Madness
We’re just 16 games into the tourney but there’s already been some headlines. Here’s the biggest. 5) Pressure bursts tourney pipes. These aren’t professionals. The vast majority will never play beyond college. And while NIL deals have infused legal payments into the sport, they are still young adults, after all. So watching these players lose their…
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Jim Boeheim Retires in the Most Jim Boeheim Way Possible
After nearly half a century at the helm of Syracuse basketball this should have been a sweet, honorable ride into the Central New York sunset fading over Lake Skaneateles. Instead, it was an icy, prickly rain, slamming sideways against the brown sky. But that’s certainly more appropriate, isn’t it? Jim Boeheim is no longer the…
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Syracuse Fails Again to Nab Quad 1 Win vs. Virginia
When it comes to Quad 1 wins, Syracuse just can’t seem to deliver. Another chance at a high-quality victory slipped through the Orange grasp 67-62 at the Dome against Virginia. Jayden Gardner had 17 points and drilled a jumper in the final minute as the 6th-ranked Cavs overcame SU. The Orange had a second-half surge but ultimately…
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