Author: Jaron May
-
Three Years of Takes, Games and A Whole Lot of Fun
As a freshman at Syracuse University, I set a goal for myself — get involved in as many places as possible. After 256 articles, nearly 100 FizzRadio episodes or FizzCasts, and countless tweets, today is my final day with Orange Fizz. It has been one heck of a ride, Fizz Nation. As expected, through three…
-
Syracuse Football Lands Three-Star QB LaNorris Sellers
The quarterback position is not going to be a worry for Syracuse Football for a while. The Orange found their QB of the future in Garrett Shrader, behind him is a pretty darn good prospect in Justin Lamson, and now there is another solid option coming to Central New York. On Sunday, LaNorris Sellers announced…
-
Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls Apart In Regular Season Finale
There is no other way this season should have ended than what happened in the Dome on Saturday. Syracuse led by eleven over Miami at halftime. In the second half, that got extended to an 18 point advantage. Then, the Orange did what they do best and fall apart, losing 75-72 to the Hurricanes. With…
-
Fizz Five 3/4: Conference Champs & Retirement Plans
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host the very first Fizz Five. The new podcast highlights the five biggest SU sports stories over the past week. On this episode, the guys discuss women’s ice hockey winning the CHA championship, men’s lacrosse struggling, Boeheim’s retirement plans, and more. You can listen to Fizz Five every Friday. Be…
-
Bracketology – Syracuse Not Projected to Even Make the NIT
Syracuse basketball isn‚Äôt having its best season, to say the least. The Orange sit at just 14-12 with five games remaining. According to KenPom, they are expected to lose three of them, but it could very well be four or even five. It‚Äôs officially not a bold take to say SU will need to run…
-
Syracuse Football Alumnus Feels “Like a Stranger” РShowing Larger Problem in Program
It‚Äôs no secret that Syracuse Football has been struggling for the past few seasons; and when we say ‚Äúfew seasons,‚Äù it actually means decades. The Orange have only been above .500 four times in the past 20 years. You have to go back to the 1990‚Äôs and the Paul Pasqualoni days to find a consistently…
-
Diamond in the Rough – Syracuse Offers 2023 Center Ugonna Kingsley
After a disappointing season, Syracuse basketball has to hit the reset button. The Orange are bringing in one of their best recruiting classes in program history next season. Plus, they are beginning to dabble in the class of 2023, most recently offering a guy that could be a diamond in the rough. Last Thursday, Jim…
-
Syracuse Football’s Late 2022 National Signing Day
Happy National Signing Day! Syracuse Football already signed 12 players on the Early National Signing Day back in December. That one is usually more active, but today‚Äôs late window also brought in some serious talent. The Orange landed eight more players, some are high school prospects and others are transfers. Most of the players that…
-
Syracuse Basketball’s Possible Cherry On Top – Judah Mintz
Yes, Syracuse basketball just had a massive win over Wake Forest, but this season has been underwhelming to say the least. The Orange need a reboot. There are rumors and more people pleading for Jim Boeheim to retire. Plus, a stacked recruiting class coming in. Syracuse already has five players committed in the recruiting class…
-
What Syracuse Football Is Getting In Alijah Clark
While the Syracuse basketball team is falling apart, Syracuse football is adding to its roster. On Tuesday, Alijah Clark announced he is transferring to the Orange. The defensive back comes to SU from Rutgers where he played one season and appeared in seven games. Clark is listed at 6-foot-1, 195 lbs. and was raised in…
-
The Impact of Symir Torrence’s Injury for Syracuse Basketball
Before the season began, it was evident that Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball has a depth issue. Everyone knows that Jim Boeheim likes to play a tight rotation, but even with that, the Orange are thin, especially at the guard position. Cuse has its starters in Joe Girard and Buddy Boeheim, then really only one reserve in…
-
Revisiting Our Bold Predictions for Syracuse Basketball
Before the season began I took my shot. I went out on a limb and made three bold predictions. Now that Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball is more than halfway through its season, let‚Äôs revisit those claims to see how realistic they are coming to fruition. Prediction 1 – Buddy Boeheim Wins ACC Player of the Year…
-
What Syracuse Needs To Do To Make The Tournament
Let‚Äôs be honest here — things are bleak in Syracuse right now. The Orange are below .500 more than halfway through the season. This is just not the SU way. Jim Boeheim has created a winning culture where you expect to make the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse has made the tourney in four of the last…
-
Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Back on Track With Win Over Pittsburgh
Syracuse is back in the win column. Sure, the win comes against one of, if not the worst team in the ACC in Pittsburgh. But a win is a win! The Orange looked vulnerable in the first half, escaping with just a one point lead at the break, but turned it on in the second…
-
ACC *Rightfully* Reverses Stance On Forfeit Policy Due To COVID
Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball is in the midst of a two game postponement period. The Orange pushed back, and probably will eventually cancel, their dates with Lehigh and Cornell. To make up for it, SU has added a matchup with Brown on December 27. In a recent appearance on the ‚ÄúGomez & Company Morning Show‚Äù on…
-
Syracuse Basketball Can Say Bye Bye To 5-Star Prospect G.G. Jackson
Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball‚Äôs COVID pause is a good time to check in on the recruiting front. The Orange currently have a depth problem that is rearing its ugly head this season, but that should be solved with the deep and talented class of 2022 that is coming in next year. However, what does the following…
-
Fizz Radio 12/18: Lehigh Preview, National Signing Day Recap & The Fizzies
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The two give their thoughts on Cuse hoops and preview the upcoming game against Lehigh, recap Syracuse Football’s National Signing Day, and hand out some “Fizzies”. Oh, and of course, get too Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on…
-
FizzCast: 2021 Early National Signing Day Fizz Round Table
As Early National Signing Day winds down, Jaron May, Ian Unsworth and John Eads hop on the mic for the annual Fizz Round Table. The guys give their thoughts on an underwhelming class, analyze some of the strengths and weaknesses of the group, and point out the big names you should know.
-
Former Three-Star Safety Bralyn Oliver Transfers to Syracuse Football
With Early National Signing Day upon us, Syracuse Football is bringing in its newest recruiting class. A plethora of high school players are committing to Cuse, but that is not the only talent Dino Babers is bringing in on December 15, 2021. Safety Bralyn Oliver has transferred to Syracuse. Oliver is transferring from Louisville where…
-
The Hub – Syracuse Football’s Early National Signing Day
Sure the holiday season is wonderful and fun, but December 15th is the day we all have been waiting for. Happy Early National Signing Day! It is the best day of the entire year, and Orange Fizz has all of your coverage throughout the day. We’ll have articles breaking down Syracuse signees, as well as…
-
A Not Too Early Look At Syracuse Basketball’s Tournament Resume
If you asked any Syracuse Basketball fan before the season began what they thought the Orange‚Äôs record would be after ten games, they wouldn‚Äôt have said 5-5. Yet, that is where SU is. After some disappointing losses, namely to Colgate, Georgetown and VCU, Syracuse‚Äôs NCAA Tournament resume is already hurting. Yes, it is only December,…
-
Syracuse Basketball: Bye Bye 2-3 Zone, Hello 1-1-3
Jim Boeheim is in his 46th season as the head coach of Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball. He is one of the most decorated and well-known figures in the sport, both collegiately and professionally. Heck, he is a walking Hall of Famer. Boeheim has built his success through his patented 2-3 zone defense. He‚Äôs been doing it…
-
Syracuse Basketball‚Äôs Biggest Weakness… That The Whole Country Now Knows
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
-
Syracuse Prioritizing Backcourt in Class of 2023 Recruiting
Photo Courtesy of Dennis Nett/Syracuse.com
-
Has Dino Babers Done Enough To Be Taken Off The Hot Seat?
Photo Courtesy of Don Juan Moore/Getty Images
-
Three Bold Predictions For The 2021-22 Syracuse Basketball Season
Photo Courtesy of Andy Lyons/Getty Images.
-
Fizz Radio 11/3: Depth Analysis, Record Predictions, Preseason Awards, Lafayette Preview
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The two discuss Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s depth, try to predict SU’s record, hand out some preseason awards, and preview the season opener vs. Lafayette. Oh, and of course, they play Fictional Fizz and get to your Fizz Feedback. You can listen…
-
Syracuse Basketball Positional Preview: Guards
All is right in the 315 right now. Syracuse Football is surging and just one win away from being bowl eligible. The basketball team is gearing up for another season with a whole lot of hype. To continue the hype, the Fizz has been churning out content to get you ready for the season. From…
-
The Fizz’s 2021-22 Syracuse Basketball Preseason Awards
Tis the season, college basketball is back! Syracuse is ready to sneak into the tournament as a bubble team and make a cinderella run. The Orange tip off their season this on November 9 against the Leopards of Lafayette. SU has a lot of new faces, but also some established veterans. Before the season gets…
-
ACC Watch: Where the Rest of the ACC Ranks in the Class of 2022
Syracuse‚Äôs recruiting class of 2022 has been a rollercoaster of emotions. First, the Orange got No. 14 Dior Johnson, but then he decommitted. Then, SU brought in four-star Kamari Lands, however, he too left the program. Throughout all of that, Jim Boeheim and company were still able to lure in five recruits, being labeled as…
Latest News
You May Have Missed
