Author: Tyler Aki
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1/18 FizzCast: Down Goes Duke and Is Gameday on its Way?
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down every last intricacy from Syracuse’s upset over¬†#1¬†Duke, including how it impacts the road ahead. Also, a full breakdown of the recently released Orange football schedule for 2019.
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Evaluating Syracuse’s 2019 Football Schedule
Syracuse‚Äôs schedule for the 2019 football season was released today and there are plenty of interesting takeaways. All of the opponents and locations of the games were known prior to today, the only true ‚Äúrelease‚Äù was the skeleton of the schedule. Tough Opening Stretch While the opponents aren‚Äôt particularly imposing from the jump, the challenges…
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How Will Syracuse Fill Its Backup QB Void After Amie’s Transfer?
In the midst of the Orange getting ravaged by Georgia Tech in basketball, SU fans got another gut punch during the game when quarterback Chance Amie announced his decision to transfer. The Texas native was the lone quarterback commit in the Class of 2018 and was set to backup Tommy DeVito, or perhaps even compete…
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1/12 Fizz Radio: Centers of Attention and Previewing Georgia Tech and Duke
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard breakdown the Orange’s performances against Clemson and Notre Dame with the much improved center play (0:00-12:46), the minutes disparity at point guard (12:46-26:13), what to expect against Georgia Tech and Duke (26:13-36:37) and react to all your comments in Fizz Feedback (36:37-End).
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Syracuse Uses Center Revival to Top Clemson
Syracuse continued its torrid run into the ACC slate with a 61-53 win over Clemson in its conference home opener. The victory pushes the Orange to 11-4 and 2-0 in ACC play. The glaring takeaway from the win came at the center position. For starters, Paschal Chukwu registered his first ‚Äúdid not play‚Äù of the…
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Three Things We Learned From Syracuse’s Win Over Notre Dame
Any road win in the ACC is a good one, especially for a team that picked up an uncharacteristic four non-conference losses. After Syracuse pulled out a convincing 72-62 victory at Notre Dame on Saturday, there were signs that an identity was starting to be established. But these entail both positive and negative factors moving…
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West Virginia’s Bowl Absences Should Serve as a Warning for Syracuse in 2019
While Syracuse fans lay basking in the glory of their convincing Camping World Bowl victory, the West Virginia camp is probably putting an asterisk next to it. With NFL draft stock on the line, quarterback Will Grier, wide receiver Gary Jennings and left tackle Yodny Cajuste all sat out of the bowl game. As one…
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Could Miami Pry Dino Babers Away From Syracuse?
Just weeks ago, Syracuse fans received an early Christmas gift with the extension of Dino Babers contract. While the exact length, dollars and buyout details were not disclosed, SU athletic director John Wildhack says that the contract extends ‚Äúwell into the future.‚Äù Since then, Babers has made good on his new agreement by hauling in…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and West Virginia in the Camping World Bowl
The Fizz is making its first bowl predictions since 2013. Here’s how the staff thinks today’s top 20 matchup in the Camping World Bowl will pan out. Tyler Aki (10-2): Syracuse 33, West Virginia 17 For everyone anticipating an offensive shootout, you‚Äôre going to be let down. Yes, both of these teams have potent offenses,…
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How Will Syracuse Fare Without Two Defensive Starters?
Syracuse‚Äôs defense took a massive blow when it lost All-ACC defensive end Alton Robinson and defensive tackle McKinley Williams for the upcoming Camping World Bowl against West Virginia. Both are out due to personal reasons and did not make the trip down to Orlando with the team, according to an SU Athletics statement. While all…
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12/16 FizzCast: Overreaction Sunday and Dino Babers Gets His Bag
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard are here to calm you down about Syracuse’s latest loss against Old Dominion and what to look forward to against Buffalo. Then they get into the news of Dino Babers’ extension and what to look forward to for this week’s National Signing Day.
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Fizz Radio 12/15: Dino Gets His Extension and the Road Ahead for SU Hoops
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down what it means to have Dino Babers longterm, where the Orange basketball season is headed and could Quade Green or Jahvon Quinerly end up at SU?
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Former Elite Syracuse Point Guard Targets Mulling Transferring
Syracuse hasn‚Äôt landed a five star recruit since Chris McCullough in 2014. While the Orange generally tends to recruit more for its system with length and athleticism, these type of prospects instill more buzz into the program. But it‚Äôs not for a lack of trying. SU perennially makes a run at elite level prospects and…
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Where Did Saturday Rank In Top Moments in Tyus Battle’s Syracuse Career?
Saturday provided no shortage of drama as Syracuse and Georgetown met up for the 94th time. The Orange‚Äôs one point edge over the Hoyas came thanks to a Tyus Battle go-ahead jumper with 2.5 seconds left. The junior has had no shortage of moments that has driven head coach Jim Boeheim to say that Battle…
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Syracuse Can Get Away With Two Efficient Players at a Time… For Now
In recent years, Syracuse fans would have felt blessed with having three legitimate scoring options. But that‚Äôs the reality of the current Orange roster with Tyus Battle, Oshae Brissett and Elijah Hughes. However, it‚Äôs been a rarity to see all three players have an efficient game at the same time. The Orange‚Äôs losses have especially…
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12/3 FizzCast: Get Out Your Tents and What to Make of Syracuse Basketball’s Latest Run
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down what it means that the Orange is in the Camping World Bowl and preview West Virginia’s potent offense. They also wrap up Syracuse’s wins over #16 Ohio State and Cornell and what to look for in the week ahead.
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SOAK IT IN! Syracuse Heading to Orlando for Camping World Bowl Against West Virginia
To say Syracuse shattered expectations in 2018 would be a gross understatement. After a 9-3 regular season, the Orange is headed to the Camping World Bowl to take on Big 12 offensive powerhouse West Virginia. This renews an old Big East rivalry and matches up two of the best scoring teams in the country. How…
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Kendall Coleman’s All-ACC Snub Is More Than Laughable
A lot of people around the SU hill are thrilled at the Orange‚Äôs haul of all-conference players. Syracuse racked up 11 selections to the All-ACC team this week. The Orange was projected in the preseason media poll to only have one player selected to the first team, but finished with three. Syracuse massively outperformed expectations…
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11/26 FizzCast: Syracuse Football Gets Hosed In All-ACC Picks and Previewing Ohio State
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard team up to break down Syracuse’s season and how the Orange got robbed in all-conference selections. They also discuss SU’s big B1G-ACC Challenge matchup against Ohio State and debut the segment “That Boy Legendary.”
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11/24 Fizz Radio: Previewing the Eagles and the Road Ahead For Syracuse Basketball
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki breaks down what’s at stake against Boston College for Syracuse including potential bowl scenarios. Along with that, a look at the road ahead for SU basketball and what the latest football recruiting haul means for the program in this week’s Fizz Radio.
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Syracuse Closes Out In Style, Dominates BC in 2018 Regular Season Finale
The Orange learned how amazing it is to have your quarterback play late into November. This is the first season Eric Dungey was on the field beyond the first week of November and it led to a convincing 42-21 win over Boston College. The win gives the Orange a 9-3 record in the regular season,…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and Boston College
After a mixed week for Team Fizz last week, there’s only one contrarian for this week’s season finale against Boston College in Chestnut Hill. Tyler Aki (9-2): Syracuse 45, Boston College 34 Both of these teams are coming off embarrassing losses, but both are for different reasons. For Syracuse, it was the final score. For…
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Syracuse vs. Boston College: What Bowls are the Orange Playing For This Weekend?
Going into Saturday, we know Syracuse is going bowling. We know the Orange has exceeded expectations. We know SU has a tough task against Boston College on the road. But with all this in mind, the Orange‚Äôs outlook for the postseason is still up in the air. While we can pinpoint a handful of bowls,…
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Stock Up, Stock Down From Cuse in the City
If John Wildhack learned anything from this past weekend, it might be to never schedule a giant weekend in New York City ever again. Jokes aside, a peaking Syracuse athletics program took a sharp downward turn after a 1-3 showing in NYC. The only saving grace was Women‚Äôs basketball beating a ranked Texas A&M team…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and #3 Notre Dame
The Orange didn’t trip us up with its rout of Louisville last week. Now, Syracuse has a chance to flip the College Football Playoff System upside down with a trip to Yankee Stadium against No. 3 Notre Dame. Tyler Aki (9-1): Syracuse 37, Notre Dame 31 The Irish is about to see an offense it…
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Previewing Syracuse’s Opponents in the 2K Classic
This week‚Äôs 2K Classic renews a rivalry in its rightful venue. But Syracuse‚Äôs next opponent is going to feel a little out of place at Madison Square Garden. The Orange will play the team in the Oregon vs. Iowa matchup with the corresponding result of their own game. Regardless, there are opportunities for the Orange…
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ESPN Drops the Ball, Snubs Syracuse and Notre Dame for College Gameday
Week 12 is shaping up to be one of the biggest snoozers of the college football season. Only two matchups feature a pair of ranked opponents on the field. Syracuse is one of them with the 13th ranked Orange (now 12th per the latest AP Poll) taking on No. 3 Notre Dame at Yankee Stadium.…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and Louisville
The Fizz crew is rolling off a perfect week against Wake Forest. And another consensus panel arrives in game number 10. Tyler Aki (8-1): Syracuse 65, Louisville 24 Forget Rutgers. Forget Kansas. Louisville is the worst team in the Power Five. It‚Äôs to no fault of the talent. The Cardinals may actually have just as…
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With Syracuse Football and Basketball Thriving, Whose Ranking Will Peak Higher?
It‚Äôs been quite some time since there was a sense of optimism this high for Syracuse athletics. In fact, you have to flash back to 2001 to find the last time both SU basketball and football were ranked teams. But after last week‚Äôs College Football Playoff reveal and the preseason AP basketball poll, both Orange…
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The Fizz’s Syracuse Basketball Season Crystal Ball
Tyler Aki: 23-8 (12-6) This year is going to feel like the Syracuse teams of old. There won‚Äôt be a limp into the tournament in 2019. The Orange rolls back all five starters from one of the best defenses in the country. Syracuse has a top 3 defense in the country coming into this season,…
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11/4 FizzCast: Syracuse=Football School and Quincy Guerrier Commits
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard return to break down Syracuse’s unheralded football success in 2018, what the future holds and analyze Quincy Guerrier’s commitment to SU basketball.
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FizzCast: The Comprehensive 2018-19 Fizz Basketball Preview Show
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down everything you know for the 2018-19 Syracuse season including a breakdown of this year’s roster, our favorite games of the season and what the ceiling for this year’s Orange squad is.
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Beating Wake Forest Was Dino Babers’ Most Underrated Win With Syracuse
Usually a win over a team that was 1-3 in conference and .500 overall isn‚Äôt one that particularly stands out. But for Dino Babers and the Orange, it certainly did. Nobody is going to look back on the 2018 Syracuse football season and remember this win, but it certainly is one that should be remembered…
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With Syracuse in the Rankings, What’s Next For the Orange?
It happened, Orange Nation. It finally happened. For the first time since 2001, Syracuse is ranked in the national polls. The Orange check in at 22nd in the AP Poll and 24th in the Coaches Poll. Not only is Syracuse in the rankings, but it is the second highest rated ACC team in the AP…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and NC State
After a clean sweep for the Fizz Staff against UNC, half of the crew will go home with a loss this week in a pivotal game on the Orange‚Äôs slate. Tyler Aki (6-1): Syracuse 37, NC State 30 It seems like Syracuse is a shoe-in for a ranked victory, and all signs point to this…
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Why a Two Quarterback System Would Work For Syracuse
Dino Babers has the biggest decision of his Syracuse coaching career this week. Will he stick with his veteran quarterback in Eric Dungey or roll with Tommy DeVito, the hero from UNC and the one who has captured the hearts of the fanbase? But what if he could do both? Two quarterback systems are a…
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