Author: Harrison Singer
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Syracuse Takes Down Wake Forest in Blowout Fashion
Clearly coming in the stronger team, Syracuse needed to make sure it got this one. Sure enough, that‚Äôs exactly what happened, as the Orange handled Wake Forest in blowout fashion, 79-54. SU really did dominate throughout, with the only exception being a quick little Wake Forest run to begin the second half. The Demon Deacons…
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Big-Man Struggles: Syracuse Sinking to a New Low
While there may be room for encouragement, no one can be completely satisfied with consecutive losses. Syracuse wasn‚Äôt expected to beat No. 2 Duke or No. 5 North Carolina, but the Orange put up a fight in both contests. However, in spite of the silver lining, one frustrating trend remains clear. Syracuse ‚Äì now more…
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Battle, Syracuse Look to Bounce Back in Crucial Showdown Against Louisville
Syracuse begins a rather brutal stretch of games tonight in a crucial matchup against Louisville. After its meeting with the Cardinals, a few of the Orange‚Äôs final five opponents include No. 1 Duke, No. 8 North Carolina, and No. 3 Virginia, but for now, the focus is solely on the task at hand. Returning home…
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Beating BC: Syracuse Looks to Get Back on Track Against the Eagles
What a tough one it was for the Orange back on Tuesday night.¬†Syracuse lost to Florida State 80-62, in what simply was the latest poor showing from a team barred by inconsistency. However, the Orange has a nice chance to bounce back on Saturday against its next opponent. Boston College enters having dropped eight of…
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From ‘Canes to ‘Cuse: Three-Star Defensive Lineman Flips to SU
Sticking with good fortune, Syracuse has landed three-star defensive lineman Jason Munoz. I had an amazing visit this weekend and I’m excited to say I’m committed to Syracuse University. Happy to be apart of the Cuse family #blessed 🍊🍊🍊 pic.twitter.com/P81q4FfSk6 — Jason Muñoz (@JasonMunoz_STA) January 28, 2019 The St. Thomas Aquinas HS (Fort Lauderdale, FL)…
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Going For Three Straight, Syracuse Will Get it Done Against Miami, Right?
Syracuse looks to keep it rolling against Miami, and on paper, Thursday‚Äôs matchup with the Hurricanes is certainly one the Orange should win. Miami comes in incredibly streaky all year. The Hurricanes started 5-0 , then lost four straight before a quick three game win streak. Then 8-4, Miami lost four of their last five,…
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Syracuse Plays Better When the Stakes are High, Simple as That
In unfathomable fashion, Syracuse downed No. 1 Duke on the Blue Devils‚Äô home floor back on Monday night. Facing a 17-point spread, the Orange hadn‚Äôt been that big of an underdog in over 20 years. On the flip side, Duke was 90-0 all-time as the No. 1 team in the country at home against unranked…
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Don’t Sleep on Chance Amie in 2019
There‚Äôs certainly plenty to get excited about for Syracuse football heading into 2019. Several key pieces return, including head coach Dino Babers on a new contract. Uncontrollably, however, there will be some departures as well, most obviously that of quarterback Eric Dungey, who graduates after setting 20 individual school records. This yields some question surrounding…
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It’s early, but here’s what you can already get excited about for 2019
2018 was obviously a year of triumph for Syracuse football, and its victory over West Virginia in the Camping World Bowl was a perfect way to cap it off. Even if the Mountaineers were missing some key pieces. SU‚Äôs win over WVU was a tremendous accomplishment for the 2018 squad, which cracked the rankings and…
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Early Signing Period: Update and What to Look For
From Dec. 19 until Dec. 21, the College Football Early Signing Period will be ongoing as Syracuse looks to continue improving its 2019 class. The Orange currently have 16 commits lined up for next year and 2018 commit Jawhar Johnson as well, who will finally enroll at SU in January. With that said, here‚Äôs a…
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Kiss the Rankings Goodbye: No. 25 Syracuse Upset at Home by Old Dominion
There‚Äôs really no word more fitting than ‚Äúdisappointing‚Äù to describe this one, after Syracuse came up short to Old Dominion 68-62 on Saturday. ODU was in it throughout, yet it seemed that the common belief inside the Carrier Dome was that the Orange would eventually pull away. That certainly looked to be the case when…
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Syracuse vs. Old Dominion: Past and Present
The last time Syracuse played Old Dominion, the Orange won 71-58 behind a monster game from senior Dan Schayes. Schayes, who went 13th¬†overall in the NBA draft before playing 18 years in the league, tallied 17 points, eight rebounds and four blocks in SU‚Äôs win over the Monarchs. 38 years later, Syracuse faces Old Dominion…
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Syracuse-Georgetown: A Rivalry Restored
Well, well, if it ain‚Äôt the Hoyas coming to town. Syracuse sees a familiar foe this Saturday against Georgetown as the former Big East rivals meet at the Carrier Dome. In 93 total meetings between the two sides, the Orange holds a 50-43 advantage. However, the series is completely split over the last 12 meetings,…
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A Job Well Done, an Award Well-Deserved: Dino Shares AP ACC COY Honors
For Dino Babers,¬†there was much to prove heading into the season. Three months later, saying he‚Äôs done exactly that would be fair, and on Tuesday, his efforts were recognized by the Associated Press. After flipping consecutive 4-win seasons into nine wins, a national ranking and a trip to the Camping World Bowl in 2018, Babers…
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After a Big Win, Expect Syracuse to Keep Momentum Going
What a night it was for Syracuse basketball on Wednesday. SU‚Äôs 72-62 win over Ohio State wasn‚Äôt predicted by most, but that obviously didn‚Äôt matter to the Orange. The upset gives Syracuse a chance to turn its season back around after a bit of a rocky start. The Orange began 3-2 after dropping two straight…
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Syracuse vs. Ohio State: A Tale of Two Stories Thus Far
Before the season, who would‚Äôve thought that a Syracuse win on Wednesday would be considered an upset?¬†Probably not too many people. Well, since the season began, Syracuse and No. 16 Ohio State have not started so similarly. The Orange comes in 3-2 with losses to Connecticut and No. 18 Oregon. On the flip side, the…
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The Impact of Syracuse’s Season Success on Recent Recruiting Success
First off, I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving… after all, Dino Babers probably did. In less than a 24-hour span, Syracuse received commitments from linebackers Lee Kpogba and Mikel Jones, as well as safety Cornelius Nunn. It‚Äôs no secret that the three recent commits provide a sense of relief for the Orange. Syracuse was…
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The Tantalizing Tale of Eric Dungey’s Health
For four years, Eric Dungey has gone hard on every play, and it‚Äôs safe to say his efforts have produced results. He‚Äôs Syracuse‚Äôs all-time leader in total yards and second in touchdowns, but more importantly, has quarterbacked the first ranked Orange team since 2001. Better yet, before sliding seven spots to No. 19, the Orange…
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By the Numbers: Syracuse-UConn and Madison Square Garden
Syracuse faces UConn in a former Big East battle tonight at Madison Square Garden, or in other words, the ‚Äúmecca‚Äù of basketball. It‚Äôs safe to say the two squads are pretty fond of each other, having met a total of 94 times. 70 of those meetings were played as conference rivals in the Big East,…
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Will Syracuse Cruise Past Louisville?
It may be a necessary change of pace for Syracuse on Friday. If you think about it, the last five games for the Orange have been pretty hectic. First, SU dropped two close road games in Clemson, and a shocker¬†in Pittsburgh. After that, the Orange came home for 1-4 North Carolina, but just barely escaped…
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Nazir Burnett De-Commits From Syracuse
Bishop McDevitt High School’s Nazir Burnett de-committed from Syracuse on Monday night. The three-star Class of 2019 receiver announced his decision on Twitter, calling it one of the toughest he‚Äôs ever made. https://twitter.com/Naz_717_/status/1059579553750892547 The Harrisburg, Pennsylvania native committed to the Orange back on Aug. 3, but an impressive senior season for the Royal Lancers is…
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Is Syracuse Really the Second-Best Team in the ACC?
The College Football Playoff Rankings came out Tuesday, and at No. 19, Syracuse (6-2, 3-2) is the second-highest ranked team in the ACC‚Ķ not too shabby. The only ACC team ranked ahead of the Orange is Clemson, but there are three others behind: No. 21 NC State (5-2, 2-2) No. 22 Boston College (6-2, 3-1)…
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Syracuse Downs Le Moyne 89-52 in Exhibition #2
Syracuse again walked away victorious in its second exhibition game on Wednesday. The Orange handily took care of Le Moyne 89-52 in its final tune-up before the 2K Classic begins on Nov. 6. Anytime you win by over 35 points, there‚Äôs usually a lot more to be encouraged about than discouraged. Fortunately for Orange, that…
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Eric Dungey Isn’t Just Good, He’s Big-Time
Syracuse proved that it‚Äôs capable of beating a quality opponent on Saturday, but that‚Äôs not all it showed. If you watched the Orange down NC State, you would‚Äôve seen that Syracuse has a big-time player in quarterback Eric Dungey. Not just a talented, effective or impressive player, but a big-time one. Dungey was named ACC…
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Looking at Past Syracuse Bowl Teams Against Ranked Opponents: How Does This Year’s Team Stack Up?
Syracuse has played in 25 bowl games, which ranks 45th¬†among all current FBS programs. In those years, the Orange has faced 73 ranked opponents, going 30-40-3. On Saturday, Syracuse has a chance to beat a ranked opponent for the first time all year. The last time the Orange failed to beat a ranked team in…
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The Hypothetical Aftermath of a Syracuse Win Over NC State
Syracuse narrowly returned to the win column over North Carolina, but its next test promises to be even tougher. On Saturday, the Orange hosts NC State, who just lost for the first time all year after a 41-7 thumping at Clemson. Going into that one, the Wolfpack was 5-0 and ranked 16th¬†in the country. After…
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Michael Gbinije Returns to G-League
Former Syracuse star Michael Gbinije will return to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G-League next season, the team announced Tuesday. Gbinije, the leading scorer on SU‚Äôs last Final Four team in 2015-2016, spent last year with the G-League Warriors, tallying 8.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, despite missing 22 games…
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Taking on the Tar Heels: A Look at North Carolina
Syracuse looks to avoid dropping its third straight when it plays North Carolina on Saturday. In welcoming in the weekend bout, here‚Äôs a look at the Orange‚Äôs opposition. The Tar Heels come in without much luck to this point, but can still pose a trap game threat to the Orange. Current Record: The Tar Heels…
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Can You Solve This Syracuse Football Bye Week Math Equation?
Well, the Orange is off this week, which means something must be done to keep everyone excited during the bye. With that said, what better way is there to do that than another Syracuse football equation? So, here‚Äôs a step-by-step problem that includes every opponent the Orange faces (or has already faced) this season: Step…
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Six up Six Down: How Does This Syracuse Squad Stack up With the Past?
Well, we‚Äôre halfway through. Syracuse has played six of its 12 regular season games as it enters a bye week. The Orange dropped a tough one to Pittsburgh on Saturday, but can still be proud after its first six games. Syracuse had one of the better starts to a season in program history, going 4-0…
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Three Key Statements the Orange Would Make With a Win Over Pitt
Anytime Syracuse plays Pittsburgh, it‚Äôs a big deal. With the longtime rivals facing on Saturday, here‚Äôs three statements the Orange would make by beating the Panthers. 1) Rivalry bragging rights Basketball aside, these schools‚Äô football programs aren‚Äôt too fond of each other either. Syracuse and Pittsburgh were Big East rivals for 21 years and have…
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Is It Really Time to Raise SU’s Season Expectations?
Despite entering at 4-0, Syracuse clearly had doubters to prove wrong as 24.5-point underdogs against Clemson. Safe to say, it did just that. SU led for a majority of the game, but a masterful drive capped by a Travis Etienne touchdown robbed the Orange of one of its biggest wins ever. With that said, there…
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Taking Down Clemson: How the Orange May Be Able to Rewrite Program History
Syracuse prepares for its trip to Clemson with a chance to turn history into fairytale. The Orange is 4-0 for the first time since 1991, but can still accomplish much more. As if Syracuse fans needed more reason to get excited, a win would over the Tigers would almost guarantee the Orange gets ranked for…
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Syracuse-UConn in Numbers: Can You Solve the Equation?
In trying to start 4-0 for the first time since 1991, Syracuse finds itself against a familiar face. From 2004 until 2012, UConn was a conference foe of the Orange, but as we know, SU bolted for the ACC, making this Saturday a relatively special occasion. As we look towards the weekend bout, let us…
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Why a Win Over Florida State Would Be Crucial for SU
In sports, a team can only take care of what it has in front of it. That is exactly what Syracuse has done through two games, but its schedule heats up quickly, and games will get considerably tougher. How the Orange fairs against its tougher opponents is crucial with the success of this season surmising…
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Should the Orange Be Concerned About Tommy DeVito?
It was another game, another win for the Orange on Saturday, but within the positive may lie a degree of concern. Quarterback Tommy DeVito struggled again, and it wouldn‚Äôt be surprising if his one-completion outing has Dino Babers slightly unsettled. Wagner wasn‚Äôt meant to pose a challenge and they didn‚Äôt. SU won 62-10 and starter…
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