Author: Nico Horning
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Syracuse’s Slide Continues with Fifth Straight Loss
Tonight has confirmed that the end of the season can’t come soon enough for Syracuse. The Orange have dropped five straight games and have yet to win a contest that quarterback Steve Angeli hasn’t started. QB Rickie Collins went 0-4 in his four opportunities following Steve Angeli’s season-ending torn Achilles in the upset win at…
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Syracuse Football at a Crossroads After Angeli Injury
It was just a few weeks ago that there was a plethora of optimism building around the Syracuse football team. Quarterback Steve Angeli was the nation’s leader in passing yards through three weeks of the regular season. It brought back memories of what Kyle McCord did for SU last year. The only difference was many…
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Syracuse Silenced 38-3 By Duke In Sold-Out Dome
What looked like a promising first few plays of the ballgame, turned into catastrophe for Syracuse. The Orange fell to the Duke Blue Devils 34-13. SU quarterback Rickie Collins started his first game in Orange after Steve Angeli was sidelined for the season with a torn Achilles during the third quarter of the Clemson game.…
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Syracuse QB Steve Angeli Out for Season With Torn Achilles
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli is out for the remainder of the season, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/1969822096248520730?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet This is a huge blow for the Orange after the junior began the first three weeks as the nation’s leading passer. It also comes after Angeli threw for 244 yards and two touchdown passes in SU’s…
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After ACC Honors, Gill Jr. Ready For Clemson Challenge
Syracuse wide receiver Darrell Gill Jr. is fresh off a dominant day against Colgate over the weekend. The junior led all SU receivers with six receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. This included an incredible grab where he leaped up and caught the ball over a Colgate defensive back for a 43-yard touchdown in…
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Age Is Just a Number: 17-Year-Old Samuel Officially Makes Two-Way Impact for Syracuse
17-year-old freshman Demetres Samuel Jr. is doing one-of-a-kind things for Syracuse. The youngster from Palm Bay, Florida has established himself as one of the versatile players for SU that can play on both sides of the ball. Jamie Tremble has entered that discussion, too, in the last several weeks for Syracuse with head coach Fran…
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SU’s Offensive Line Is The Key To Steve Angeli’s Success
It may not seem like it based on the “Rickie! Rickie!” chants during Syracuse’s home opener against UConn, but quarterback Steve Angeli has brushed off the noise and culminated himself into the nation’s leading passer through the first three weeks of SU football. Angeli has thrown for 1,072 yards and tossed eight touchdown passes thus…
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Gameday in Atlanta: Angeli, Orange Face Ranked Tennessee in High-Stakes Opener
It’s finally gameday. Not just for Syracuse, but for many college football teams. Syracuse and Tennessee square off at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Ohio State and Texas go at it in Columbus. Lee Corso retires after 38 seasons, and appears for his final College GameDay. For SU, it’s not just any ordinary season-opener. It’s one…
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Two Teams, One Question: Who Starts at QB for Syracuse and Tennessee?
While Syracuse has its own quarterback competition issues, Tennessee is dealing with its own set of challenges on who might be under center to begin the season. This ongoing battle for both schools comes on the heels of the college football season, which these two teams play each other in the first week in Atlanta…
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Fran Brown Eyes Tough Decision Between Collins and Angeli at QB
Syracuse’s football season is just around the corner. The biggest question still stands: who’s going to be the starting quarterback in Fran Brown’s second year at the helm? It could be Rickie Collins, an LSU transfer QB who Coach Brown initially named the starter in the spring. “It’s a surreal moment. A blessing, really, from…
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Fran Brown Competing With Top Coaches
Aside from the on-field success that Fran Brown and company have experienced when it comes to Syracuse football, the Orange have been competing with other football programs around the country to secure top-level talent. Brown’s name is now in the mix with coaches like Deion Sanders for top talent four or five star players that…
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Where Syracuse Basketball Stands With NIL
Syracuse basketball’s roster is taking shape after the transfer portal allowed players to leave the program and new ones to jump on SU’s lineup, most of which was based on NIL, or name, image, likeness. NIL is something that the Orange struggled with last year in regards to helping athletes secure more money based on…
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Was SU’s Final Four Run A Fluke?
Syracuse men’s lacrosse is fresh off an encouraging season. After wrapping up the year with a 13-6 record and a trip to the Final Four, SU fans should be excited after some close performances where the Orange came out on top. Syracuse’s route wasn’t an easy one. First off, the Orange had a very up…
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Joey Spallina’s Time To Shine
When Joey Spallina emerged as the number one recruit coming into the 2023 season, SU fans thought that he could lead the Orange back to their championship ways. That hasn’t quite been the case in the past couple of seasons, although this year could end up in a different fashion. Syracuse didn’t play in the…
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NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Returns to Gillette Stadium
Syracuse plays Maryland today at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA as part of the return of men’s lacrosse to the home of the New England Patriots. This will mark the first time since 2018 that Championship Weekend will return to the Boston suburb. Gillette Stadium has hosted the 2008, 2009, 2012, 2017 and 2018 men’s…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 5/19: MLAX SU & Princeton, MLAX NCAA Final Four, and Football Recruiting
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein hop on this week’s Orange Fizz Podcast. SU, Princeton MLAX Recap: 0:50SU, Maryland MLAX Preview: 6:18SU Football Recruiting: 12:58Luke Fennell: 18:23MLAX NCAA Final Four: 21:45
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Why SU Fans Should Be Weary Of Next Season
Not enough attention has been given to some worrisome issues going into next Syracuse football season. After the first 10-win season for the Orange since 2018, fans are riding high with optimism going into next year as head coach Fran Brown embarks on his second season at the helm. However, on paper, this team doesn’t…
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SU Men’s Lacrosse Continues It’s Unpredictable Season
Syracuse men’s lacrosse does it again. After a season full of ups and downs, the sixth-seeded Orange kept their season alive with a massive overtime win over Harvard—just weeks after losing to the same team by one goal. Both matchups between Orange against the Crimson were tightly contested, but this time, Syracuse came out victorious…
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DB Chris Peal Transfers From Georgia To Syracuse
The Georgia-to-Syracuse pipeline continues. After head coach Fran Brown moved from UGA to SU, several players followed last year–and that trend appears to be continuing this offseason. Cornerback Chris Peal has announced his commitment to Syracuse after limited playing time in his last two seasons with Georgia. The freshman had one tackle in a blowout…
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Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli Transfers To Syracuse
Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli announced his transfer to Syracuse Wednesday night, according to his social media accounts. Last year, the New Jersey native and former three-star recruit was the backup to Riley Leonard. He threw three touchdowns across eight games. More notably, Angeli was superb in the College Football Playoff. He completed 6-of-7…
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How Does Syracuse Replace Trebor Pena?
It’s been nearly a week since wide receiver Trebor Pena entered the transfer portal. The captain left because he wasn’t satisfied with the amount of money he’d earn through NIL and wanted more. With the situation and outcome still unfolding and Syracuse trying to figure out how to best replace Pena’s production, a long offseason…
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This Trebor Pena Conflict Can’t Be Understated
First off, Syracuse football is losing out on one of its prime wide receivers in recent memory. Aside from Oronde Gadsden’s contributions in an Orange uniform, Pena has also been right there from his performances last season. It was a main trio of wideouts that included Gadsden, Pena, and Jackson Meeks. Pena is not only…
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Bryce Zephir Commits To Syracuse
Syracuse basketball has landed Montana State transfer guard Bryce Zephir. The former Bobcat averaged over five points and a couple rebounds and assists last season. Zephir started his career at Chipola Junior College in the 2020-21 year. The same season that SU center Naheem McLeod was on the roster. Following his tenure in Florida, Zephir…
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Fran Brown Has Rejuvenated Syracuse Athletics
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown has rejuvenated not only his team but the entire athletics program. The reason? The energy and kind words shared by other athletics teams about Coach Brown–whether from Syracuse men’s basketball coach Adrian Autry or women’s basketball coach Felicia Leggett-Jack. The hype and excitement around Syracuse football have transcended to…
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Rickie Collins Named Syracuse Starting Quarterback
Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown named his starting quarterback yesterday for next season. LSU transfer Rickie Collins will take over Kyle McCord’s QB1 position. The redshirt sophomore played in three games last year for the Tigers where he completed 5-5 passing attempts for 35 yards. The Baton Rouge, LA native comes to Central New…
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Fran Brown Jokes With NCAA Over Practice Denial
A few days after the NCAA denied joint practices and a scrimmage between Syracuse and Colorado, SU head coach Fran Brown spoke for the first time since the decision. His response to the NCAA was a humorous one. “We should have just told Coach Belichick and Bill O’Brien to come up with it,” said Brown.…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/1: CBB Final Fours, Another MBB Transfer, Spring Game
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein get you set for Final Four weekend in hoops and cover everything you need to know about Syracuse athletics in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:MBB & WBB Final Four – 1:20SU Hoops Transfer Portal – 9:00Football Spring Game – 16:20Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse vs Notre Dame –…
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Why Are Syracuse Players Leaving?
In the past several days, Syracuse has seen the departures of Chris Bell, Elijah Moore, Kyle Cuffe Jr., and Chance Westry all of whom have entered the transfer portal. With the offseason just getting underway for the Orange and March Madness still ongoing, does this early turbulence stem from the results of this past SU…
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Fran Brown’s NIL Outlook
Name, image, and likeness–better known as NIL–has changed the dynamic of college athletics over the past year or so. The ability for collegiate players to make money in a similar way to professional athletes in the NBA or NFL is a significant change that many players are fond of. Coaches have started to embrace it,…
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Can Syracuse Realistically Go Dancing Next Year?
With Syracuse out of the equation in March Madness for the fourth straight season, SU fans have already set their eyes towards next year’s team. The arrival of Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo, and Sadiq White are apparently supposed to turn the tides of the Orange in a matter of months. It’s understandable that Anthony…
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Where Does The ACC Stand In March Madness?
After an odd ACC men’s basketball campaign, North Carolina is into the NCAA Tournament after a First Four victory over San Diego State 95-68 in the First Four round to secure an 11th seed with a matchup against 6th-seeded Ole Miss coming up tomorrow afternoon. Some thought that North Carolina didn’t deserve an NCAA Tournament…
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Syracuse Faces SMU With Weight Lifted Off Shoulders
After Saturday’s up and down 101-95 overtime loss to Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Syracuse men’s basketball plays another road game tonight at SMU in Dallas. Despite another road game at the hands of head coach Adrian Autry and a fourth-placed ACC Mustangs squad, SU is under less pressure than some may have figured. The reason…
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ACC Tournament Hopes Stay Alive After Syracuse Beats NC State 70-57
The Orange put themselves two games ahead of the Wolfpack in the ACC standings heading into Blacksburg, VA on Saturday which includes three contests left for Syracuse to round out the regular season. FIRST HALF: Syracuse did exactly what they needed to do in the first half. The Orange jumped out to a 38-25 lead…
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JJ Starling Struggles With Consistency
The state of Syracuse men’s basketball this season continues to revolve around inconsistency. Or perhaps, one could say consistency when it comes to losing ACC games. Aside from the mess that the Orange are in at the moment, guard JJ Starling is having a solid season, despite some half-to-half inconsistencies. Starling has been in a…
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Anatomy of a Disaster: Attitude
This season has not gone as planned for Syracuse men’s basketball. The Orange entered the season with five-star recruit Donnie Freeman, a March Madness-experienced Colorado transfer in Eddie Lampkin, and a new-look backcourt featuring JJ Starling. One of the reasons for the downward spiral this season is the inconsistent attitude displayed on and off the…
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