Tag: Blue Devils
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So Zion Williamson Got Paid but Duke Gets to Slide?
By now we know what goes on in college basketball. It’s a story as old as the sport. Schools are desperate to win and garner attention. Boosters want their programs to be on TV and play deep into March Madness. Athletic departments demand the money keeps rolling in. The coaches need to keep their jobs.…
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Coach K was Right: Non-Con Wasn’t Worth It
Syracuse basketball has had three games postponed due to New York State contract tracing guidelines, after a traveling member of Buffalo tested positive for Covid-19. Games against Notre Dame, Wake Forest and North Carolina are all postponed, and the ACC did not set aside specific dates for make-up games. The team will now miss valuable…
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No Show: Syracuse loses to Duke
Duke robbed Syracuse of its best opportunity for an elite-level ACC win, beating the Orange 97-88. Blue Devils big man Vernon Carey continued a season-long trend for the Orange by absolutely owning the paint. He finished with 26 points (9/14) and 17 rebounds. Syracuse never got it going from beyond the arc. After a 1/12…
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Bedeviled: Barrett’s Monster Night Silences Record-Crowd at the Dome
The lights were bright here inside the Dome, and college basketball was watching to see how Syracuse would respond after an emotional week. A nationally televised audience also tuned into see how top-ranked Duke would react without Zion Williamson. In the end, the Blue Devils reacted better – mostly from an enormous night from lottery…
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The Obvious Way for Syracuse to Beat Duke
It almost sounds funny. That‚Äôs because out of context it is so simple. To beat Duke, Syracuse will need to score more. Syracuse is one of only two teams to win a game in the NCAA Tournament this year while scoring 60 points or less (the other is Kansas State, which beat UMBC…
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Fizz Radio: Central Connecticut State at Syracuse Football Round Table Discussion
David Edelstein, JD Raucci and Tim Leonard discuss Friday’s 50-7 Syracuse football 2017 week 1 victory over Central Connecticut State. The team goes into detail about pregame thoughts, Eric Dungey’s performance (and yet another theatrical flip), Dino Babers on the SU run game, Rex Culpepper getting the call off the sideline, the biggest plays of…
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Orange Gives Fans a Preview of Next Season Despite Loss to Duke
Gbinije and Roberson offer glimpse into future in loss.
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Syracuse-Duke A Great Recruiting Tool for Orange Despite Ban
The games against Duke will always be key from a recruiting standpoint. Other than the obvious case that the Blue Devils are always tough competition, get excellent television time and ratings, and bring in money for the university, Syracuse‚Äôs current situation can help benefit the future. Although the Orange is not going to participate in…
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Court Storming: Don’t Do It, Orange Fans
Growing up, seeing fans storm the court was one of my favorite things to watch. I loved the idea of the average Joe being able to celebrate his team‚Äôs big win with the players that made it happen, and the fact that the small school had upset the major program was an added bonus. I‚Äôm…
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How to React in the First Syracuse Home Game After Sanctions
Oddly enough, the Duke game is the first opportunity for all of us to see the Orange in person following the self-imposed sanctions. It feels like it has been forever since the sanctions have been self-levied, but it has really only been a week, and the Orange has yet to play a home game. That…
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Fizz Five: With An Extensive Injury List On Offense, Young Players Must Step Up Against Duke
¬† It‚Äôs a laundry list. AJ Long is doubtful for today‚Äôs game against Duke and wide receivers Brisley Estime and Ashton Broyld as well as offensive linemen Ivan Foy and Michael Lasker are out. Scott Shafer will rely on some younger and more inexperienced players today and it starts under center. Usually a third string…
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Orange Must Come Up with New Pitch to Keep Recruits Interested
Securing recruits takes center stage for Shafer, Orange with program on the downslide.
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Three Reasons Why Syracuse-Duke Hoops Will Be Special in February
This will prove to be a history making day on the Hill between two HOF coaches.
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