Author: Damon Amendolara
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SU Top 100: #23 Mike Powell
There is no comparison in Syracuse history to the Powell brothers. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find many families across any collegiate athletic programs that equal what Casey, Ryan and Mike accomplished at SU. It wasn’t just the rarity of three brothers all playing for the same school. It was the dominance, excellence,…
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Carmelo and Willian, a Pair of Aging Stars That Are Finally Being Appreciated
Carmelo Anthony will always be a Syracuse legend, has a number retired in the Dome, a practice facility named after him, and will land near the top of the SU 100 list. He has been infinitely frustrating for many NBA fans, as his pro career never materialized like so many expected. But now inside the…
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SU Top 100: #32 Daryl “Moose” Johnston
Well before he was a three-time Super Bowl champion for America’s Team, and years prior to becoming one of the most familiar NFL analysts in the country, Daryl “Moose” Johnston was a Syracuse legend. Growing up in Western New York, about 15 miles from Niagara Falls, Johnston made his mark as a tough nosed running…
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SU Top 100: #41 Roosevelt Bouie
Back in the mid-’70s the nation was consumed by Watergate fallout, polyester suits, and a new style of basketball. The ABA has made its mark embracing a run and gun vibe, encouraging wide open offense and a flair for nicknamed personalities. It was at this time Syracuse basketball found itself in the thick of a…
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SU Top 100: #50 Brittney Sykes
Syracuse women’s basketball doesn’t have nearly the history of the men’s program. The women have made the NCAA Tournament 11 times. In 10 of those trips the season ended in either the first or second rounds. And then there was 2016, the greatest season in program history. In that run Brittney Sykes’ tenacity played a…
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SU Top 100: #59 Kayla Treanor
SU’s Top 100 list according to the Fizz: Name an award and Kayla Treanor won it during her astonishingly decorated career at Syracuse. As one of the greatest female lacrosse players ever, she has a trophy case that’s stuffed to the gills. She was first team All-America every year 2013-2016, one of only five athletes…
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SU Top 100: #68 Andy Rautins
The Fizz’s Top 100 list: Andy Rautins was not the most physically imposing Syracuse athlete. He wasn’t the fastest or the strongest. He might not have even been noticed when he walked into the dining hall or on campus (although he was 6’4″). But he had a skillset that puts him in the pantheon of…
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SU Top 100: #77 John Galloway
The Fizz’s Top 100 list so far: FizzCast analyzing the early list: Choose your method of scoring at home, and no matter what you use John Galloway is an all-time Syracuse legend. If it’s the definition of being a winner, he has you covered. Galloway finished his career with the most wins by a goalie…
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SU Legend Leo Rautins Is Canada’s Mr. Basketball and Living His Best Life
The performance and the attitude were pure Leo. What is it about guys named Leo? DiCaprio, Gorcey, Tolstoy, Durocher – even Uncle Leo from Seinfeld – all carry themselves with a well-established inner confidence. We all should be dealing with COVID-19 lockdown as smoothly as Syracuse legend Leo Rautins is handling it. Stress? Not here.…
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A Year Of Changes For Syracuse Basketball In 2020
College basketball is going through plenty of changes. The Olympic Model will be adopted to help athletes financially. The G-League is trying to poach many of its young stars. And no March Madness is forcing some tough decisions around the country. There’s also drama on the court. As the sport changes, so does Syracuse basketball.…
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How CFB Fans Can Find Safe Sports Betting Sites
We’re all crossing our fingers that college football happens this fall. The pageantry, rivalries, and traditions keep us glued to the TV all season. Without the games, we’d all feel empty. College football has boomed in recent years for two other reasons. It’s gained immense popularity because of the playoff format and online betting. Americans…
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Answering the Most Important Questions of SU’s 2020
There’s plenty of concern that the college football season will not end up happening. Analysts and influencers around the country are starting to speak in pessimistic terms. But plenty of sportsbooks are offering odds on the NFL and college football campaigns this fall. You can keep up with sports and the changing odds of the…
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The Great American Sports Bar: Tactics and Tips
Lore has it that the first¬†modern American¬†sports bar¬†was called Legends, in Long Beach, California. While there had always been pubs in England frequented by soccer fans looking for a pint during the match, and cafes throughout Europe showing the local game, the U.S. began tapping into that in the late-’70s. In 1979 Legends opened, and…
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The NFL’s Top RBs Show Greatness Early
It’s a strange era for NFL running backs. We’ve seen stars get paid huge contracts as focal points of offenses in a wide-open league. A good running game takes pressure off the quarterback, and allows more space to execute the aerial attack. Even Patrick Mahomes benefitted from a strong ground game in the Super Bowl…
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How Do the Oddsmakers View Syracuse’s Chances in the ACC?
College football is in the spotlight for so many unusual reasons right now. The empowerment of players has been building as a storyline for years now. The NCAA agreed to accept an Olympic model for name and likeness, meaning for the first time ever players will be able to profit on their ability in financial…
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Would SU Ever Play in London? Here’s the Top 10 Sports in the UK
The NFL has tried for years to get the sport to take off across the pond. The NFL owners look at the United Kingdom as a rare opportunity to win over another large market. While much of the world globally embraces the NBA, other sports have taken note. College basketball is following suit. This December…
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5 Amazing Tips for Betting Football This Fall
Futbol is the world’s most popular sport, and football is America’s. If you want to succeed in the newly reinvigorated world of football betting, there’s some tricks from the insiders. The football season seems to be evolving toward having games this fall, so it’s time to learn to analyze teams and interpret details. Vegas is…
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The Amazing Journey of Controversial Big East Recruit Greg Whittington
The coronavirus has taken over the entire world. There’s basically no country, sector, or industry left untouched by the pandemic. Certainly sports, and specifically basketball, are no different. The NBA season was suspended indefinitely on March 11, and the NCAA Tournament was of course canceled. We’re starting to see a vision of what the future…
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During this Downtime, is Readiness for Sports the Same as Fitness?
Keeping in mind the massive scale and importance of sports around the world (especially put into focus during the pandemic), special attention is paid to the fitness of top players. Athletes aren’t in their normal training routines, yet physical abilities that are crucial for success need to be honed at a moment’s notice. The characteristics…
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Quarantine got you bored? Here’s Easy Ways of Becoming a Professional Football Player
Look, this lock down is difficult on everyone. There’s many of us who are watching our friends on social media perfect classical era cello, or building a new wing on their house out of used cardboard boxes and orange peels. But have you thought about training for a new career with this free time? Like…
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The Top 5 Syracuse Players in NFL History
Over the years, more than 200 players have come through Syracuse before heading to the NFL. Hopefully there’s many more under Dino Babers that have futures in the league as well, but here we look at the five who have made the biggest impression on the league. Number 5. Donovan McNabbAppropriately, this ranking matches his…
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Get The Most from Your College Football Bets in 2020
In the middle of these tumultuous times we are all longing for normalcy, and hoping the upcoming college football season is unaffected. Because after a long week, there‚Äôs no finer feeling than kicking back, relaxing, and enjoying a weekend of football. Mike Gundy wants games played (to the tune of going overboard). Brian Kelly says…
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Will We Still Get An NBA Season?
LeBron James has been great for nearly 20 years. The Greek Freak is still in his prime. Kawhi Leonard already has two championships to his name. But all three had a tremendous shot at winning the NBA Finals this year. Taking a look at the NBA lines, those three teams were the clear cut favorites…
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How To Still Enjoy Syracuse March Madness This Weekend
The NCAA Tournament is canceled, so what are we to do? College basketball fans have had the rug pulled out from under them, but there’s still ways to enjoy the sport. Syracuse fans have been privy to plenty of great games and classic wins. We’ll lay out for you the ways you can still have…
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Your Best College Basketball Betting Tips For March Madness
March Madness is nearly here for another year, and this one will prove to be perhaps the most unique in history with games not being played in front of fans. Anyone hoping to place a bet ahead of the tourney might be looking for some advice on where to put their money. While making predictions…
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Saving Syracuse’s Season Starts with UNC Redemption Tonight
We know this year has been frustrating for even the most optimistic of Syracuse fans. The rough non-conference schedule, combined with the tease of the ACC season, only to end in probable non-tourney fashion. Now with fans not in attendance because of the Coronavirus, perhaps SU fans feel a little better about missing the Big…
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The Syracuse Fan’s Guide to March Madness
The SU season has been a roller coaster, much like this winter in CNY. There’s been bitter cold (plethora of non-conference losses) alongside unseasonably warm days (beating UVA). The good news is no matter what happens, the NCAA Tournament is a great way for us to avoid work. And now with legalized sports betting expanding…
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Spring Fever: College Football’s Most Iconic Wins
There’s never a bad time to talk college football, especially with spring practice opening up throughout the nation. Throughout most of America, it continues to be exceedingly popular. Television ratings for the sport have remained strong as many other sports have seen decreases across the board, and the CFB Playoff has finally given us the…
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Heading Out To Experience 2020 March Madness? Here’s Your Handguide
It’s a wide open college basketball season, so more fanbases than ever have a realistic shot of making the Final Four. March Madness starts on March 17th, and here’s your handy guide to catching action in the East, West, South, and Midwest.¬† The NCAA’s selection committee is starting to give us details on how the…
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It’s Almost March! Definitive Guide to Selecting the Most Trusted Online Gambling Agent
With the Big Dance almost here, online gambling is an ideal way to pass the time and relieve stress while at it. But as sports gambling becomes legalized in more states, and betting on games grows into a mainstream hobby in the US, it can be confusing to the novice. Americans bet¬†a whopping $8.5 billion…
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Here’s Why You Should Play College Football!
College football’s power structure has been under fire for years. Critics have railed against the an economy that is built on free labor. Players have begun to seize some of their own control. Stars have decided to sit out bowl games. Players redshirt and enter transfer portals if they don’t like their situations. But we’re…
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Can Syracuse Claim Victory with Ed Orgeron’s Success?
LSU’s magic season of 2019 will forever live as a four-month waltz through the state of Louisiana, no matter the outcome of the national championship game. Of course, in SEC country faltering at the finish line is rarely cause for celebration (remember it “just means more” around those parts). But from Joe Burrow’s record-setting Heisman…
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Defense is the Key to Syracuse’s Success
After a disappointing start to the season, Syracuse was back on track and then slipped again. They won four straight, but now the Orange have lost three in a row. Can they find their groove on both offense and defense again? Losing to Virginia wasn’t ideal, but they still managed to hold the Cavaliers to…
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Strategies on College Football Betting this Bowl Season
No, Syracuse isn’t playing in the postseason, but with legalized gambling spreading quickly throughout the country at least there’s reason to stay interested. There’s been a boom in sports gambling programming, from TV shows, radio networks, and digital content. Feel out of the loop? Want to take advantage of all this information? Here’s the basics…
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How to Feel Super Syracuse Festive this Year
If you want to get into the Christmas spirit this year and there’s no bowl game to travel to, there are plenty of ways you can still feel super festive as a Syracuse super fan. We know the end of the football season and a rocky start to hoops means it could be a difficult…
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After Florida State Loss Syracuse Fans Are Getting Restless
How quickly it has all come apart, like a sweater chewed through by hungry moths. Syracuse’s season began with a preseason ranking and now threatens to be an oh-fer, a pitiful winless conference record. The offensive line was once again a disaster, Tommy DeVito couldn’t move the ball, and FSU took a 35-3 lead into…
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