Author: Ethan Frank
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A Goodbye to Fizz Nation
It’s been a wonderful two and half years writing and reporting for The Fizz. From the games to the stories and the interactions online, it has been an incredibly fun ride that has shaped the early stages of my career. I’ve gotten to work with some wonderful people, and of course, our fearless leader, Damon…
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Where Do Syracuse’s Players (Current and Former) Land in Portal Rankings?
The portal is buzzing again. Players are going in and out, committing to schools, taking visits, narrowing their lists, and all the fun stuff. So, let’s take a look at the Syracuse angle of which players that left after this season are showing up in portal rankings, along with where SU commits Eddie Lampkin and…
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Gerry McNamara to Siena is almost at the finish line
The only college basketball program Gerry McNamara has ever known is Syracuse. That might be changing soon. After over a decade coaching at SU, as one of the greatest players in program history with his number in the rafters, he looks to be heading to a new challenge as the head coach at Siena. “Syracuse…
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Fizz Five 3/16: NC State Loss, WBB NCAAT Preview, and Grading Autry
With basketball regular seasons complete, Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank recap conference tournament play for both Syracuse squads and what’s to come both on and off the court. 1. MBB Loss to NC State (1:31-9:22)2. Transfer Portal Talk (9:22-16:22)3. WBB NCAAT Prep (16:22-22:34)4. Boeheim’s retirement one year later (22:34-27:56)5. Grading Autry’s first year (27:56-close)
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Jim Boeheim Talks About Former Syracuse Guard Kadary Richmond
When Syracuse made the Sweet 16 in 2021, a big reason for it besides Buddy Boeheim shooting the lights out was the play of freshman guard Kadary Richmond. Joe Girard III started every game for the Orange, but Richmond’s size, defense, and playmaking were huge reasons why SU made a surprise run to the second…
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Fizz Five 2/23: NC State Win, Draymond Green’s Comments, and Jim Boeheim Day
Ethan Frank and Liam Griffin connect for another episode of Fizz Five to dive into Syracuse basketball: 1. Syracuse’s 87-83 win over NC State (1:20)2. Draymond Green’s tweets about Chris Bell (6:20)3. Syracuse women’s hoops 58-45 loss to Duke (12:45)4. Syracuse’s path to an at-large bid (16:50)5. Jim Boeheim Day vs. Notre Dame (21:40)
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What to Make of Damien Alford’s Dismissal
Less than a week after Benny Williams was dismissed from the Syracuse basketball team, Damien Alford has met the same fate from the football team. Pete Thamel of ESPN reported Monday that the receiver was dismissed from the team and that he would not return in 2024: “Alford,” Thamel wrote, “who caught 33 passes for…
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Fizz Five 2/1: Boston College Recap, Wake Forest Preview, and Tournament Hopes
The NCAA Tournament is quickly approaching. Ethan Frank and Liam Griffin discuss how Syracuse’s recent and upcoming games affect their chances and more on this week’s Fizz Five. 1. BC recap (0:58-6:13)2. Recruits in the Dome over the weekend (6:13-10:20)3. Latest in WBB (10:20-14:41)4. Wake preview (14:41-19:46)5. Is there still hope for the tournament? (19:46-close)
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Just How Successful Has Syracuse Been in the Transfer Portal?
It feels hard to believe that it has only been two months since Dino Babers was let go as the head coach of Syracuse football, but as we sit here on January 26th, that is a reality, as Fran Brown was not introduced as the next coach of SU on December 4th. Yet, in that…
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Fizz Five 1/9: Marcellus Barnes Commits, Big Week of Basketball, and a Hoops Recruiting Update
Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank are back together for another edition of Fizz Five to discuss the biggest stories in Central New York: 1. Marcellus Barnes Jr. Commits to Syracuse Football (1:10)2. Syracuse Men’s Basketball Week Preview (7:45)3. Syracuse Women’s Basketball Week Preview (14:55)4. Syracuse Football 2024 Schedule Analysis (21:25)5. Syracuse Basketball 2025 Recruiting Update…
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Fizz Instant Reaction | Duke Dominates Second Half, Blows Out Syracuse 86-66
Ethan Frank dives into every aspect of Syracuse’s 20-point loss to #14 Duke including how the Blue Devils lit it up from three in the second half, Maliq Brown’s career night, how the Orange can improve moving forward, and more.
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Fizz Report Card: Duke Races Past Syracuse in Second Half for 86-66 Win
Photo courtesy of @CuseMBB on X
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Fizz Instant Reaction | Syracuse Downs Pittsburgh 81-73
Ethan Frank recaps Syracuse’s comeback win over Pittsburgh by going over the key performances off the bench for the Orange, what went wrong for a couple of important players, Adrian Autry’s adjustments, and more!
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