Tag: Devito
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Syracuse Football ’21: The Good, the Bad, and the Fixable
Kickoff of the season is just over a week away, and Syracuse fans don’t know quite how to feel. Last year’s one-win campaign dampened enthusiasm for the program overall, and pundits are predicting another difficult season ahead. But a new year always brings optimism, and it’s virtually impossible to have a season as poor as…
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Why Was Syracuse Football So Bad In 2020?
The biggest downfall last season was scheming. Blame injuries to players like Tommy Devito and Andre Cisco or the opt-outs of Jarveon Howard and Abdul Adams all you want, last year‚Äôs group failed to adjust to its opponents.¬† In SU‚Äôs first two games against a pair of ranked teams, the Orange fell flat. Number 18…
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Play Morgan: Have We Already Forgotten Eric Dungey?
Who the hell is Eric Dungey? That’s what most Syracuse fans said when a three-star true freshman quarterback was thrust into action in SU’s 2015 opener against Rhode Island. He was a skinny kid from Oregon, baring no resemblance to the Captain America action figure he would later become. Dungey was only in the game…
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Answering the Most Important Questions of SU’s 2020
There’s plenty of concern that the college football season will not end up happening. Analysts and influencers around the country are starting to speak in pessimistic terms. But plenty of sportsbooks are offering odds on the NFL and college football campaigns this fall. You can keep up with sports and the changing odds of the…
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New Year’s Resolutions for SU Sports
Happy and healthy New Year from all of us at Orange Fizz! I love this holiday. Anyone who enjoys getting deep, sentimental and introspective shares an infinity for the last day of the year, right? I guess you could be in it for the alcohol too (drink responsibly). For Syracuse Basketball and Football, 2019 was…
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How Syracuse Should Counter Pittsburgh’s Defense
“They blitz and blitz and blitz… And they’re crazy about it.” That’s a cut from Dino Babers scouting report on Pittsburgh, provided in his Monday presser. The Panthers have brought pressure to great effect this season. They are 7th in the country in sack percentage. That stat should have alarm bells going off in your…
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Ranking SU Football Position Groups (Part 2)
This is part two of a three-part power ranking. If you haven’t read part one yet, click here. The top three position groups are safe bets to perform at a high level. These next two have loads of potential, but a higher risk of busting. 4. Wide Receivers The wideouts are often fill-in-the-blank strong for…
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STOCK WATCH: Who’s Up and Who’s Down After NC State
After a mostly dominant 51-41 win over NC State on Saturday, SU football is officially on the up and up. The anticipation and excitement surrounding this team is as high as it‚Äôs been in years and for good reason. The Orange is ranked for the first time in almost two decades (last ranked in 2001)…
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Dungey is Injury Prone, Should Syracuse Football Worry about QB Depth?
Among the buzz of football recruiting, it is also important to keep an eye on players who have already established themselves on the Orange roster. Dino Babers‚Äô recent comments about the SU defense preparing to get more physical in the year to come may make some people wonder if the same expectations apply to the…
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