Author: Liam Griffin
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Fizz Five 12/1: Basketball Struggles, Football Bowl Predictions, Men’s Soccer Predictions
Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank are back for another edition of Fizz Five, and there’s a whole lot to discuss in the world of Syracuse Athletics right now.1. Illinois clobbers Syracuse 73-44, where is this program going? (1:25)2. Ejections in both Basketball and Football on Saturday, where is a statement from John Wildhack? (6:50)3. Is…
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Rotation Inconsistency Is The Biggest Problem
Where to begin. If Jim Boeheim sent the same guys out for a similar number of minutes game in and game out, this wouldn’t be as big of an issue. But Syracuse’s 3-4 record entering the month of December speaks to nobody seemingly knowing where he fits in Boeheim’s blueprint. It has changed from game…
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Dissecting Fact and Fiction From Last Night’s Skirmishes
We told you about Syracuse’s 32-23 win over Boston College. But we’d be remiss if we didn’t address the fiasco that took place between the players, coaches, and even the fans in attendance. So let’s break down everything that happened last night in terms of people getting chippy because there was plenty of it. It…
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Fizz Spaces (11/27): Boston College Instant Reaction
Liam Griffin takes you through SU’s 32-23 victory over BC Saturday night, recapping a balanced performance from the receivers, just how much this program needed it considering the losing skid, and looks ahead to where Syracuse might play its Bowl Game.
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Crisis Averted: Syracuse Sneaks Past Boston College 32-23
Thank all that is good and pure. Following the trainwreck of a basketball game against Bryant, we were looking for Syracuse Football to give us something to be excited about. And that it did. Despite trailing Boston College 17-6 early in the fourth quarter, the Orange put their rally caps on and squeaked past the…
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Syracuse vs. Boston College: Crystal Ball Predictions
ETHAN (10-1): Syracuse 21, Boston College 17 If Syracuse loses this game Dino Babers should be fired. Full stop. There is no excuse to lose this game and the Orange have some offensive momentum after the Wake game. But, it will be cold on Saturday night, and it’s the last game at Alumni Stadium for…
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Believe in Chris Bell
Note: this article was written by Francesco Simone Coming into this season, Chris Bell was arguably the second most highly touted of Syracuse’s six-man freshman class. Obviously, Judah Mintz was number one and no other player had a top 100 ranking from ESPN. Bell came in known for his shooting, with Jim Boeheim saying it’s…
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Meet the Enemy: Boston College’s Facts and Players to Know
One more regular season game. Imagine people saying that with a sigh of relief after the Orange finished off their magical 6-0 run to start the season. Oh, how things have changed. SU has limped to its regular season finale with five consecutive defeats, only worsening Dino Babers’ horrific record in November. To make matters…
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What Defines Success in Brooklyn?
Well, if you flashback to what happened in the Bahamas last year, the bar has to be pretty low, right? Syracuse entered the Battle for Atlantis without the athleticism required to compete against good teams, and that was on full display when a mediocre VCU team beat the Orange in a relatively lopsided victory. This…
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Fizz Spaces (11/19): Northeastern Instant Reaction
Liam Griffin and Francesco Simone recap Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s much-needed 76-48 win over Northeastern and look ahead to the not-so-distant future.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Puts Up A Fight, But Falls to Wake
Note: This article was written by Francesco Simone It looked promising for a while. Syracuse jumped out to a 21-10 lead in the second quarter. The offense was humming, the defense was bending but not breaking and SU as a whole looked like a football team for the first time in almost a month. That…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Bounces Back Against Northeastern
It was one they had to have, and they had it. Syracuse rebounded (pun intended) from an embarrassing loss to Colgate with a convincing 76-48 win over Northeastern Saturday night inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The offense had far more cohesion, the defensive closeouts were much improved, it was a very encouraging game. That said,…
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Syracuse vs. Wake Forest: Crystal Ball Predictions
ETHAN (9-1): Wake Forest 42, Syracuse 21 Congratulations to the Orange for scoring their first touchdown since October. A true accomplishment. It only took 19 days since November started to get there. Too bad it will not be anywhere close to enough to beat the explosive Wake Forest offense. Sam Hartman and AT Perry are…
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Meet the Enemy: Wake Forest’s Facts and Players to Know
Offense, offense, and more offense. That sums up Wake Forest Football in 2022. We saw the Demon Deacons’ offensive firepower last year when they escaped the Dome with an overtime victory. Expect more of the same this year, even though the game will be in Winston-Salem this time around. SEASON/PROGRAM OVERVIEW Wake Forest has established…
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Maliq Brown is a Key Piece
Note: this article was written by Francesco Simone The season is young for Syracuse, after all the Orange have only played one game, but we have already seen some differences in the way Jim Boeheim and company will operate this season. There is, of course, the man-to-man defense as well as the traditional 2-3 zone,…
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Kiyan Anthony Receives an Offer… What Does That Entail for the Future?
The first signs of this actually came on Saturday. Shortly after the SU legend got his fanfare, we saw Gerry McNamara talking to someone who looked like a recruit in a suite near the press box. We thought it was Kiyan Anthony, but didn’t want to jump to conclusions at the risk of reporting false…
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Fizz Spaces (11/13): Florida State Instant Reaction
Liam Griffin and Cameron Ezeir dive into Syracuse’s 38-3 loss to Florida State Saturday night. The guys dissect the bad, the ugly, and the uglier.
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The Downward Spiral Reaches Its Valley: Syracuse Crushed by No. 23 Florida State
On November 13, 2021, Syracuse was embarrassed by Louisville 41-3. Almost exactly a year later, we witnessed a very similar performance. The Orange were outcoached, outmatched, and outplayed in a 38-3 bloodbath at the hands of Florida State. Everywhere you looked, nothing went right for SU in this one. As the game progressed, it felt…
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Syracuse vs. Florida State: Crystal Ball Predictions
JOHN (5-2) (EXEMPT FROM PREDICTION): This is an extremely tough game for Syracuse. Two teams trending in opposite directions. SU losing three straight and losing starters left and right. Meanwhile, FSU has won back-to-back and has played ultra complimentary ball. The Noles are one of four teams in the country that ranks in the top…
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Meet the Enemy: Florida State’s Facts and Players To Know
Two teams going in opposite directions will square off at 8 PM Saturday inside the JMA Wireless Dome. You already know about Syracuse’s struggles. Things are not looking good for the Orange after three consecutive defeats. As for Florida State, well quite the opposite. After a few down years, the Seminoles appear to have gotten…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Bursts Out of the Gate Hot Against Lehigh
Was it worth the wait? Syracuse opened Jim Boeheim’s 47th season on the hill in style, taking down Lehigh 90-72. The Orange shocked us all and came out in a man-to-man defense. How about that? It is only one game, but there is plenty to dissect from this contest. With that, let’s dive into the…
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Three Things to Look out for in Season Opener
Happy Opening Day Fizz Nation! The long-anticipated 2022-23 Syracuse Men’s Basketball Season tips off tonight (and boy do we need it). The Orange take on a Lehigh squad that they were supposed to meet last December, but the game was canceled due to COVID issues. Jim Boeheim comes into this season after his first losing…
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Syracuse vs. Pitt: Crystal Ball Predictions
CAM (6-1) (EXEMPT FROM PREDICTION): This is a game full of mismatches for Syracuse, especially in the trenches. Pitt sports the only running back in the ACC with over 800 yards, and Izzy Abanikanda has 1086 over just eight games. That doesn’t bode well for an SU defense that’s allowed 539 over the last two…
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Meet the Enemy: Pitt’s Facts and Players to Know
No. 22 Syracuse’s impending showdown with Pittsburgh has a completely different outlook than it did just a few days ago. After a 41-24 drubbing at the hands of Notre Dame, this game isn’t as “gimme” for the Orange as we thought it might be. Not to mention injuries are piling up like wrapping paper on…
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What Does Syracuse’s Bowl Outlook Like After Two Losses?
Just a few weeks ago, there was chatter about Syracuse playing in a New Year’s Six Bowl or even the College Football Playoff. Somewhat unrealistic hope of the latter has been crushed after two straight losses to Clemson and Notre Dame. That being said, don’t think that SU still can’t find itself on national television…
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Syracuse vs. Notre Dame: Crystal Ball Predictions
ETHAN (7-0): Syracuse 24, Notre Dame 20 It’s another sold out crowd in the Dome, and SU’s defense will be the best unit in this game. Drew Pyne has never played in an atmosphere like he will this weekend, and if Syracuse’s defense can force just one or two turnovers, they’ll have a very good…
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Meet the Enemy: Notre Dame’s Facts and Players to Know
We’ve yet to see how Syracuse plays after a loss this season. After a heartbreaker against Clemson last weekend, that won’t remain the case for much longer. The opponent? A Notre Dame squad coming to Central New York for the first time since 2003, and there are storylines aplenty surrounding this Irish squad. SEASON/PROGRAM OVERVIEW…
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What More Does Syracuse Have To Do To Earn College GameDay?
Syracuse is one of seven Power Five schools to have never hosted “College GameDay”. Amidst the Orange’s strongest start in years, fans thought ESPN’s popular show could make its first appearance on the hill before then 18th-ranked SU’s matchup with 15th-ranked NC State. That didn’t happen. That weekend, GameDay went to Knoxville, TN for No.…
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Syracuse vs. Clemson: Crystal Ball Predictions
ETHAN (6-0): Clemson 27, Syracuse 17 The Tigers frankly have way too much talent to lose this game. The Orange are dealing with a variety of injuries on the defensive side of the ball and especially if Garrett Williams does not play, I have a hard time seeing how they force turnovers against a Clemson…
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Meet the Enemy: Clemson’s Facts and Players to Know
Fizz Nation, this is the big one. It’s without question the most nationally-acclaimed matchup Syracuse has been in for a long time. If the Orange emerge victorious in Death Valley on Saturday, we could see them in a very glamorous bowl game. But oh boy, is that easier said than done. SEASON/PROGRAM OVERVIEW Clemson needs…
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Fizz Five 10/17: NC State Recap
Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin recap Syracuse’s victory over NC State from a multitude of angles. 1. What is now considered a successful season?2. How does the win impact recruiting?3. Is this team getting better every week, getting lucky, or a combo of the two?4. Who gets your game balls from Saturday?5. Is this season…
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Was Storming the Field Justified?
The answer is no. The last time Syracuse had a victory so big that fans jumped over the railing onto the Dome field was the upset over Clemson in 2017. Do fans seriously think that Saturday’s win over NC State was on the same level, or at least big enough to do something that hasn’t…
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Takeaways from a Packed Day for Syracuse Basketball
On Friday both Syracuse Men’s and Women’s Basketball had their annual Media Days as well as the Orange Tip-Off event at the JMA Dome. We had coverage throughout the day, and there was plenty to dissect from both programs. Here are some of the big takeaways garnered. Felicia Legette-Jack Is Exactly What Her Program Needed…
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#18 Syracuse vs. #15 NC State: Crystal Ball Predictions
ETHAN (5-0): Syracuse 20, NC State 17 There are just too many factors working for Syracuse in this one for the Orange to give it away. NC State has QB issues, a potentially sold-out Dome, and an extra week of rest after the bye week all favor SU. Garrett Shrader has had two weeks to…
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Expectations for Hoops Media Day
Do you hear that? That’s the sound of a basketball pounding against the hardwood court inside the Dome. Even with all the hype SU Football is getting (and rightfully so), Syracuse is and more likely than not will always be a basketball town. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams took the floor at Monroe…
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Meet the Enemy: NC State’s Facts and Players to Know
Get amped, Fizz Nation. Saturday’s matchup between #18 Syracuse and #15 NC State is the first matchup between two top-20 teams in the Dome since 1998. How long ago was that? Well, 1998 saw “Seinfeld” air its final season, the first iMac, and the founding of Google. Over 45,000 tickets have already been sold for…
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