Author: Ethan Frank
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Why is Syracuse Continuing to Strike Out in 2023 Recruiting?
It‚Äôs the end of September and Syracuse still does not have a recruit on the board in the upcoming recruiting cycle. It‚Äôs not for a lack of trying, as the Orange are pushing hard for guys and coming up empty. But, at this time last season SU had three guys on board. Justin Taylor, Quadir…
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Why Did Garrett Shrader Start Slow Against Purdue?Ôøº
It‚Äôs no secret to anyone who watched the game or listened/read to any postgame coverage of Syracuse’s 32-29 win over Purdue that Garrett Shrader did not play his best. The final line reads almost 200 passing yards with three touchdowns including over 80 rushing yards and a two-point conversion. Yes, Shrader won the game with…
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Fizz Five 9/23: Syracuse-Virginia Preview, Men’s Basketball Schedule
Ethan Frank and Liam Griffin are with you for a gameday edition of Fizz Five! The duo breaks down what to expect under the Friday Night Lights of the JMA Dome, talks the men’s basketball schedule that came out last week, and predicts what is to come for the Orange on the gridiron. 1. SU-Virginia…
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Could Adam Weitsman Change SU Recruiting?
It‚Äôs been well documented, whether it be here on The Fizz or somewhere else, that Syracuse basketball has not recruited well over the past half-dozen years or so. Many thought the 2022 class could be the turning point back to relevance, and that might still be the case, but with the cupboard still barren for…
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Fizz Spaces: Purdue Instant Reaction
Fizz staff writer Ethan Frank recaps Syracuse’s dramatic 32-29 comeback win over Purdue with the help of fellow staffers Ian Unsworth and John Eads!
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Instant Reaction: Syracuse Stuns Purdue 32-29
There are few words to describe what happened at the JMA Dome today. An unbelievable fourth quarter and second half on both sides. Ups and downs. Twists and turns. But, in the end, Syracuse comes out on top with a three-point win over a Big Ten team. Despite allowing over 400 yards passing, the Orange…
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When Will Sean Tucker Break Out?
Syracuse goes for its first 3-0 start since 2018 on Saturday in the Dome against Purdue, another good test for a team that has passed its first two with ease. Sportsbooks have been adjusting lines all week, and the game truly is a ‚Äúpick ‚Äòem‚Äù in some places with varying spreads from Purdue being favored…
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Syracuse Schedule Starts Early, Littered with Good Games
The ACC has finally released the 2022-23 conference schedule for each team this coming season. With opening night in the Dome under two months away, it‚Äôs time to start ramping up for basketball season. The Orange don‚Äôt start conference play until early December, but it‚Äôs never too early to analyze a schedule. SU plays three…
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Syracuse Can Make a Statement by Covering This Week
An old Big East rivalry is renewed Saturday night when Syracuse heads east to take on UConn. The Orange are 23-point road favorites after their 24-point blowout win over Louisville. The line certainly seems high, but it makes more sense when you look at the team the Huskies have been recently. This is a UConn…
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Who is the Bigger Loss, Elmore or Thompson?
Dino Babers announced on Monday at his weekly press conference that two Syracuse starters, offensive utility superman Chris Elmore, and linebacker Stefon Thompson would miss the rest of the season after leaving Saturday‚Äôs 31-7 win against Louisville with injuries. Both players were seen on the sidelines in the second half on crutches and in street…
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Starting Fast is Instrumental to Syracuse’s Success against Louisville
As the saying goes, when one team scores more points than the other they are likely to win the game. But, in all seriousness, scoring first and starting fast is also essential to a team‚Äôs success. Especially for a team like Syracuse, whose passing game and downfield attack are still a question mark, not putting…
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Syracuse’s Passing Game Will Determine 2022 Success
As seen in the countdown of the top ten most important players to Syracuse football in 2022, the offense was highlighted significantly. But, when it comes to a unit, or overall gameplan, how SU fares on passing downs and situations will determine how many games this team wins and how far they go in 2022.…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #3 Mikel Jones
The top three are upon us. In our countdown of the most important players for Syracuse football in 2022, we‚Äôve seen offensive skill position players, defensive backs, offensive linemen, and a super utility player. But, let‚Äôs go back to the defensive side of the ball, and the guy who is probably the leader of the…
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What is Backup Plan for JP Estrella?
Syracuse has made it clear that JP Estrella is its top target in the class of 2023. The rising senior who is attending Brewster Academy in New Hampshire is a big man with lots of potential. Up until last season, the Orange had gotten minimal production at best from their centers since Rakeem Christmas graduated…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #9 Marlowe Wax
It‚Äôs day two of analyzing Syracuse‚Äôs most important players for the 2022 season. Yesterday, Carter focused on Courtney Jackson on the offensive side of the ball, but it‚Äôs time to shift over to Tony White‚Äôs 3-3-5 defense. The middle three of that formation have some of the Orange‚Äôs best, and most important players this season.…
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Who’s Under More Pressure to Have a Successful Season, Football or Basketball?
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Why is JP Estrella Syracuse’s Biggest Target in 2023?
After months of quiet, uncertainty, and mystery from the Syracuse coaching staff, the program finally seems to have found some of its main high school recruiting targets in the upcoming class. There are a plethora of names that Boeheim and company have handed out offers to, but there are a couple they are locking in…
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Part IV: Syracuse Football Will Be Successful If… Dino Babers’ Coaching Changes Work
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Part III: Syracuse Football is Successful If… Secondary Stars Show Out
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Part II: Syracuse Football is Successful If… It Wins in the Trenches
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Part I: Syracuse Football is Successful in 2022 If… Shrader Takes the Next Step
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What Does Success Look Like in the NBA for Buddy Boeheim and Cole Swider?
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Syracuse’s 2023 Recruiting is Picking Up Steam
With incoming freshmen starting to trickle into their University Village apartments and get to work at the Melo Center, Syracuse is now fully recruiting for the classes of 2023 and 2024. With the class of 2022 taking up loads of time and priority throughout the year, now is the time for SU coaches to go…
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