Author: Tyler Aki
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5/12 Fizz Radio: 2 Hoops Prospects Visit Syracuse and Parris Bennett Talks NFL Life
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard talk about two intriguing basketball prospects taking official visits, how does Eric Dungey stack up with the rest of the nation’s QBs, a chat with former SU linebacker Parris Bennett and some preliminary Boeheim’s Army talk.
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5/9 FizzCast: Parris Bennett Talks Life in the NFL, His Time at SU and Fortnite
Former SU Linebacker Parris Bennett relives the glory days of his time at Syracuse, what’s ahead for him in Green Bay with the Packers and gives Tim and Tyler some pro tips on Fortnite.
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How Does Eric Dungey Stack Up With Syracuse’s Opposing Quarterbacks?
Despite missing the final three plus games, Eric Dungey finished eighth in the ACC in both passing yards and touchdowns. Health aside, the senior-to-be has been much better than his eighth overall ranking shows. He‚Äôs a dynamic rusher along with his passing abilities that thrive in Dino Babers‚Äô offense. In a preview of the 2018…
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Is Robert Braswell A Must Add For Syracuse Basketball?
The Orange‚Äôs offseason has certainly not gone according to plan. And plenty of more changes could still be on the way with Tyus Battle‚Äôs pending NBA decision and some open scholarships that could be filled. One of the major pieces that could potentially be on the way to Syracuse is Robert Braswell. With the calendar…
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Who Should Syracuse Target With Bryce Golden Off The Market
A thin Class of 2018 basketball crop just got even slimmer after Syracuse target Bryce Golden committed to Butler on Monday. The Orange still holds just two commits in its class after Darius Bazley‚Äôs decommitment and Brycen Goodine likely not reclassifying into 2018. That being said, Jim Boeheim has found diamonds in the rough before…
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5/1 FizzCast: Life After Bryce Golden, Tyus Gets His Combine Invite and Syracuse’s NFL Draft Recap
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard look at Syracuse’s options now that Bryce Golden is headed to Butler, evaluate Tyus Battle’s NBA Combine prospects and forecast who has the highest NFL ceiling of Syracuse players that latched on with teams.
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How Did Syracuse Football Fare in the NFL Draft?
It took until day three, but Syracuse football made a late splash in the 2018 NFL Draft. The Orange was in danger of going back to back years without an NFL Draft pick since the 1948 and 1949 drafts, but a late call on Saturday nixed that possibility. Here‚Äôs how it all shaped up this…
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Will Tyus Battle Return To Syracuse Next Season?
Last week, Tyus Battle entered his name into the NBA Draft. But like seemingly every player in college basketball, he entered his name without an agent. That means he is still eligible to return to college. The draft pool this year is as deep as it has ever been. Seemingly everyone except Oshae Brissett and…
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Which Syracuse Players Could Get Picked In The 2018 NFL Draft?
Everyone‚Äôs been talking about it seemingly since last April, but the 2018 NFL Draft starts this Thursday. While Syracuse‚Äôs 4-8 record may not scream NFL prospects, there are a few names that Orange fans could potentially hear called this week. While it likely won‚Äôt be on day one or two, Saturday could hear an SU…
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Former Syracuse Forward Matthew Moyer Transfers To Vanderbilt
After announcing that he was leaving the program in late March, forward Matthew Moyer is officially transferring to Vanderbilt, per his Twitter account. I am so blessed to announce that the next step in my academic and athletic journey is to Vanderbilt to play for Coach Drew!! #GodsPlan ⚓️⬇️ pic.twitter.com/k9iEYqBOgC — Matthew Moyer (@matthewmoyer13) April…
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Syracuse Commit Brycen Goodine Wins Rhode Island Player of the Year
Earlier this week, The Fizz took a look at some elite potential targets for Syracuse basketball‚Äôs Class of 2019. Was it to help alleviate the pain of Darius Bazley‚Äôs unexpected departure? We try our best. However, there is already one bright spot locked in for the Orange. Class of 2019 commit Brycen Goodine won the…
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Syracuse Basketball Unveils 2018-19 Conference Opponents
When you play in the ACC, the conference schedule never provides any breaks. And that has never been more apparent that for the Orange next year. Syracuse basketball unveiled its 2018-19 non-conference opponents today. Only the opponents were released. The dates won‚Äôt be know for a little while longer. Here‚Äôs what you need to know:…
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Where Does Syracuse Sit In Way Too Early Top 25s?
It‚Äôs early. In fact, it‚Äôs way too early. But now that the Villanova Wildcats have cut the nets in San Antonio, people are already looking forward to next season. Now, Orange fans may not find themselves in that crowd after SU lost its prized recruit, Darius Bazley, to the G-League. But a lot of experts…
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An Updated Look At Potential Grad Transfers For Syracuse
Earlier this week, I explored some potential grad transfers for Syracuse. But at the beginning of this week, Matthew Moyer, Darius Bazley and Braedon Bayer were still in line to be on the Orange‚Äôs roster for 2018. The whirlwind of a week for Syracuse basketball has drastically changed SU‚Äôs needs for next season. It seemed…
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EMERGENCY FIZZCAST: Bazley Bolts For The G-League and the NCAA Should Be Terrified
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard discuss Darius Bazley’s decision to decommit from Syracuse and go to the G-League, what this means for the Orange in 2018-19 and why the NCAA should be terrified for its future.
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Which Graduate Transfers Make Sense For Syracuse?
The last two years, Syracuse has gone down the graduate transfer route with mixed results. From Andrew White carrying a team coupled with John Gillon‚Äôs heroics in 2016-17 to Geno Thorpe leaving the program after playing in just six games, there are both pros and cons to bringing in grad transfers. For a program like…
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3/26 FizzCast: Stream Of Consciousness Season Recap, What’s Next and the Matthew Moyer Wrench
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard recap an expectation-defying Syracuse season, what should expectations be for 2018-19 and how Matthew Moyer’s decision to transfer impacts the future.
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STAY OR GO: Will Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett Return to Syracuse Next Season?
After some quick postseason reflection, Orange fans are already salivating over next year‚Äôs roster. Who could blame them? Syracuse brings in one of its best recruiting classes ever, featuring its best recruit since Carmelo Anthony in Darius Bazley. But the revolving door nature of college basketball holds a cloud over the 2018-19 Orange roster. Two…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and Duke’s Sweet 16 Matchup
Logan Grossman: Duke 70, Syracuse 55 I have picked the Orange to lose every game so far and, obviously, they’ve won them all. So why stop now? But in all seriousness, the Blue Devils offer something that none of Syracuse’s other opponents brought: knowledge of the 2-3 zone. Duke plays zone on over 80% of…
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LESSON PLAN: What Can Syracuse Learn From Its Previous Matchup Against Duke?
When you look at a 60-44 score in a box score, it seems pretty lopsided. That was the final of Syracuse and Duke‚Äôs first matchup. But the game actually was not a total wash when you dive deeper into the game. There is actually some good that can come from this game to encourage Orange…
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FizzCast 3/19: Jim Boeheim Is A Genius and How Is Syracuse Still Dancing?
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard recap the Orange’s miracle stretch in Detroit, why Oshae Brissett is this year’s Malachanidate, is this Jim Boeheim’s best coaching job and how can Syracuse hang with Duke.
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SPARTY POOPERS: #11 Syracuse Upsets #3 Michigan State, Advances To Sweet 16
Midnight came. Georgetown still sucked. But Syracuse‚Äôs improbable run in the NCAA Tournament did not end. SU topped Michigan State 55-53 in the second round. It wasn’t pretty. Just check every national writer’s Twitter account. But that’s 2017-18 Syracuse basketball for you. But that’s just how they like it. Tyus Battle hit a huge jumper…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s Round of 32 Matchup With Michigan State
Most of us didn’t think this article would ever come. But here we are. Syracuse takes on Michigan State today at 2:40 PM. And there isn’t a lot of confidence from our staff going into this one. Logan Grossman: Michigan State 74, Syracuse 59 It has been a fun run for the Orange but it…
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YOUTH RULES: #11 Syracuse Outlasts, Upsets #6 TCU
In a season with so many offensive hardships, Syracuse found its One Shining Marek. Forward Marek Dolezaj came out of nowhere with his best offensive outburst in a 57-52 win over TCU in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Dolezaj finished the game with 17 points, despite fouling out with 6:11 remaining in the…
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FizzCast 3/15: Did Oshae Brissett Play Himself Into The Draft & The Jamie Dixon-TCU Dilemma
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down the Orange’s First Four win, is Oshae Brissett heading to the NBA after his latest performance and why is TCU’s Jamie Dixon so successful against Syracuse.
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s First Round Matchup Against TCU
Most of the staff correctly picked Syracuse’s opening round win against Arizona State, but it’s not as split this time around. For a preview in podcast form, listen here. Tyler Aki: TCU 71, Syracuse 67 Just when Jim Boeheim though he was out of his nightmares, there he is. Jamie Dixon returns to haunt the…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s First Four Matchup Against Arizona State
Well, here we are. Syracuse was literally the last team into the tournament on the heels of last year’s NIT disappointment. Only one of our writers predicted the Orange would come close to 20 wins (hat tip to you, Jonathon). Now, Syracuse gets a First Four matchup against fellow 11 seed Arizona State. You can…
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FizzCast 3/12: Breaking Down Syracuse’s Bid Into The Tourney And SU’s Chances Against ASU
Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down how Syracuse got into the tournament, why Doug Gottlieb needs to back off and preview Arizona State in a special NCAA Tournament FizzCast.
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BELIEVE IT: Syracuse Swipes The Last Spot In The NCAA Tournament
Every little superstition Jim Boeheim may have partaken in today paid off. Syracuse snuck into the field as a Last Four In team in the NCAA Tournament. In fact, SU was not just a Last Four In, but a Last One In. The committee said that Syracuse was team number 68 into the field. The…
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FizzCast: Live From Barclays, How Can Syracuse Steal A Win Against UNC?
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Logan Grossman dissect the Orange’s chances against the Tar Heels and determine whether a loss is the end of the world for SU’s tournament hopes.
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What Can Syracuse Learn From Its Last UNC Meeting?
Syracuse roped Orange nation a couple inches closer after its convincing win in the ACC Tournament over Wake Forest last night. Crazy that it took this long, but SU finally got the ACC Tournament monkey off its back. Despite the win, the Orange is not squarely in line for a bid quite yet. At this…
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Previewing Syracuse’s Path In The ACC Tournament
Well, they‚Äôve done it again. The Orange has revived it season as it has done so often this year with yet another unlikely win. After picking up its first win against a ranked opponent, SU heads to the ACC Tournament as the 11 seed. With that, Syracuse gets its third matchup of the season against…
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Toss Up: Does Syracuse Or Boston College Have The Better Big Three?
It‚Äôs no secret that Syracuse has heavily relied on the trio of Tyus Battle, Frank Howard and Oshae Brissett. But tonight, the Orange faces a set of teammates that might be even more powerful. Boston College boasts a big three of Ky Bowman, Jerome Robinson and Jordan Chatman. So which trio will be the bigger…
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Why Syracuse’s Last Three Game Stretch Should Be Deemed A Success
It‚Äôs not very often that a 1-2 record over a three game stretch should be deemed a success. Especially when the win comes against an unranked opponent and one of the losses came at home in front of this year‚Äôs largest on-campus crowd in the country. But that is the case for the Orange. Over…
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Syracuse Rallies Late, But Can’t Complete The Comeback Against #10 UNC
Fast forward two years, and Syracuse could win this game if these rosters stayed intact. But the No. 10 Tar Heels‚Äô experience was too much for the Orange to handle in SU‚Äôs 78-74 loss to the defending champs. Credit Syracuse. It seemed like a loss was a foregone conclusion at the end of the first…
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Tobacco Road Toss-Up: Who Does Syracuse Have A Better Shot To Beat?
Well who would have thought we would even be having this conversation at this point in the season. After catastrophic losses to Notre Dame and NC State at home and on the road to Georgia Tech and Wake Forest, there is still life in the Orange‚Äôs season. A huge road win over Miami has infused…
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