Tag: dino babers
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How Does SU’s Recruiting Class Stack Up With Rest of ACC
As we head into Week 4 of the college football season, it seems like a good time to check in on Syracuse football‚Äôs recruiting class. Dino Babers isn‚Äôt known for big time recruiting classes, but he consistently finds diamonds in the rough ‚Äì like Andre Cisco. He‚Äôs also formed one of the best special teams…
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Babers Bites: Western Michigan Preview
Sterling is better than gold Dino Babers on punter Sterling Hofrichter: ‚ÄúHe can do a lot of things well. He can rugby, he can move, he‚Äôs more athletic than what he looks like‚Ķ He‚Äôs an NFL kicker if you saw some of the hang time on some of those kicks, you know like OMG‚Ķ He…
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Two More Defensive Stars May be Emerging for Syracuse
Can SU replace Chris Slayton in the middle of its defensive line? Who is going to line up across the field from Christopher Fredrick at cornerback? Those were two of the biggest question marks heading into the season. And already, Syracuse may have answered them. Senior defensive tackle Josh Black was named ACC Defensive Lineman…
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Week 1 Syracuse O-Line Analysis
Heading into Syracuse’s season-opening game against Liberty, fourth-year head coach Dino Babers made it clear which position group was most important: the offensive line. We got our first look at the unit in the Orange’s 24-0 shutout of the Flames. By now you know redshirt-sophomore Tommy DeVito was shaky. How much of that was due…
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Predicting 2019 Tommy DeVito vs. 2018 Eric Dungey, who’s better?
Since Tommy DeVito is entering his first season as the starter, the quarterback position may take a step back. Of course he isn‚Äôt the rushing threat that Eric Dungey was. Instead he‚Äôs a pure passer. In Dino Babers‚Äô air-raid like offense, that bodes well. So let‚Äôs predict how his stats will stack up against Dungey‚Äôs…
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Three Week One Syracuse Goals
Well, here we are! It’s the Orange’s first game week of 2019. Syracuse travels south this weekend for a 6 p.m. matchup with the Liberty Flames. Currently, SU is favored to win the game by 17.5 points. A loss in week one for Dino Babers’ team would be a serious gut check. Outside of winning…
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SU Opponent Insider: Liberty Flames
With Syracuse’s first game against Liberty just over ten days away, it’s officially time to start dialing in on that week one matchup. This season we’re talking with those familiar with SU’s opponents to give you the inside scoop from the other side. This week, we chatted with Damien Sordelett, the Liberty Athletics beat writer…
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Syracuse’s Most Important Players: #1 Tommy DeVito
After a double-digit win season in 2018, the hype train for the upcoming season in Syracuse is packed to the brim. The Orange are less than a month away from beginning their most-anticipated season in recent memory. If SU wants to continue its rise to national prominence, a few players are going to need to thrive. Over…
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Syracuse’s top recruiting priority is restocking defensive line
In recent memory, Syracuse fans have become spoiled with speedy, quick-twitch edge rushers who excel at bending around the edge and leaping to the quarterback. Unfortunately after next season, SU loses six defensive linemen, including defensive stalwarts Kendall Coleman and Alton Robinson.¬† SU also loses defensive end Brandon Berry, who backs up Robinson, as well…
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Syracuse’s Most Important Players: #5 Andre Cisco
After a double-digit win season in 2018, the hype train for the upcoming season in Syracuse is packed to the brim. The Orange are less than a month away from beginning their most-anticipated season in recent memory. If SU wants to continue its rise to national prominence, a few players are going to need to…
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SU Reels in Local TE in 2020 Recruiting Class
On Sunday, Steven Mahar committed to Syracuse, marking the first tight end commit (if Justin Barron plays wide receiver) of Dino Babers‚Äô 2020 recruiting class. Besides SU, Mahar was being recruited by Boston College, Indiana, and Iowa State among others. The Rochester, NY native is a three-star TE-Y, meaning he‚Äôll line up next to the…
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SU’s Best and Worst Case 2019 Scenarios
At this point, asking your neighbor how excited they are for SU’s upcoming season is probably getting old. You can only ask someone how rowdy they think the Carrier Dome will be for the Clemson game so many times. The good news is training camp starts in a week and the taste of football season…
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Expectations Rise for SU’s 2018 Recruiting Class
Evaluating recruiting classes is a fluid process. For example, Syracuse’s 2018 group now looks even better than it did on signing day after more-than-solid freshman seasons from guys like Andre Cisco and Taj Harris. The Orange’s 2018 cycle has proven to be the most productive for the program since Dino Babers took over three years…
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6/30 Fizz Radio: Syracuse O/U 5 Wins This Year?
On this week’s edition of Fizz Radio, Jonathon Hoppe and Tim Leonard attempt to explain how a credible organization could set the Syracuse O/U win total at five games. Plus, 2020 OL/DL Josh Ilaoa stops by the show to discuss his weekend visit and more. You can catch Fizz Radio every Saturday morning at 9…
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6/26 FizzCast: 2020 OL/DL Josh Ilaoa puts Syracuse as #1 School
On the latest FizzCast, Jonathon Hoppe chats with 2020 OL/DL Josh Ilaoa about his future. After a weekend visit to Syracuse, Ilaoa lists the Orange at the top of his list. Ilaoa plans to announce his decision when he returns to his home in North Carolina after a visit to the west coast. Ilaoa is…
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Improved Pass Defense Key For Syracuse
Even though one of SU‚Äôs top playmakers from last season in Andre Cisco roams the Orange‚Äôs secondary, the unit as a whole struggled mightily last year. Syracuse finished 114th in the FBS in opponent passing yards allowed, with over 265 yards allowed per game. Some of that is due to other offense‚Äôs attempting to keep…
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Ranking Syracuse’s Toughest 2019 Games
A few months back, we projected SU’s win/loss record for the upcoming season. Twelve games later the Orange had finished with their second consecutive ten-win season. Whether that prediction is accurate or not remains to be seen. However, the level of competition Syracuse will face this year is rather clear. We ranked all 12 games…
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Third Times the Charm! SU Lands Trio of Commits this Week
Whether it be on offense, defense, or special teams, SU‚Äôs three commits this week are likely to pack a punch. After landing a punter/kicker and offensive tackle, Syracuse added to its 2020 commits on Friday when 3-star linebacker Stefon Thompson committed. June and July camps often lead to commitments, and the Orange‚Äôs camps are clearly…
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Syracuse Adds Two New Recruits to 2020 Class
Dino Babers had a busy Father’s Day afternoon, adding two new recruits to the 2020 recruiting cycle. Three-stars Leon Lowery (DE from New Jersey) and Justin Barron (ATH from Connecticut) became the fourth and fifth recruits to verbally commit to Syracuse. The addition of Lowery and Barron removes Syracuse from the cellar of the 2020…
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Toss Up: Who Will Lead Syracuse in Receiving?
Syracuse University has been dubbed a lot of things over the years. However, no other nickname is as accurate as the title Dino Babers has brought to the community: “Wide Receiver U.” No, the Orange aren’t going to produce the flashiest players, but you know good and well a Babers coached team is going to…
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6/8 Fizz Radio: Early Look at SU’s 2020 Recruiting Progress
So far, the Orange have only collected three verbal commitments from 2020 recruits. That total ties SU for last in the ACC. However, it’s really early. On this week’s edition of Fizz Radio, Jonathon Hoppe and Tim Leonard dive into the 2020 recruiting cycle and tell you if there is cause for concern. Remember, you…
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Vegas Disrespects Syracuse with Early Spreads
This time of year, the countdown to the upcoming college football season really starts to heat up. Various sports books are picking up on that and offering way-too-early lines on select games this fall. From what we’ve seen thus far, let’s just say the Orange aren’t getting much respect. Here’s what FanDuel has posted on…
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Dino Babers: The Clairvoyant
Dino Babers has a multitude of talents. He‚Äôs one of the best offensive minds in college football, and has parlayed that knowledge into an outstanding start as head coach of Syracuse. He‚Äôs given life to a starved fan base. He‚Äôs a walking quote machine. And apparently, he can see the future. The day Babers was…
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How Syracuse Could Miss Out on ESPN’s GameDay
As if there already wasn’t enough hype in Central New York surrounding Syracuse’s upcoming football season, ESPN has announced the start time for three of the Orange’s 12 games this fall. The headliner is Syracuse hosting Clemson on Sep. 14 at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. This is the first time the Carrier Dome will host…
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Game of Domes: Matching Characters to Notable Syracuse Sports Figures
The campaigns of the Syracuse football and basketball¬†teams have come to a close, but another season‚Äôs end draws upon us. Season eight of the world-renowned Game of Thrones finishes on Sunday night, marking the close of the entire award-winning series. In light, here‚Äôs a list of Syracuse sports figures paired with each player or coach‚Äôs…
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Depth Separates SU Football From Others
Over Dino Babers‚Äô tenure at Syracuse, he‚Äôs flipped the trajectory of the program. Gone are the days of 4-8 seasons. Now, it‚Äôs not crazy for SU fans to imagine consistent 10 win seasons. Babers‚Äô up-tempo offense has played a huge role in the turnaround. So has a much improved offensive line and defense. But another…
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It’s a Joke Dino Babers Is Ranked So Low By CBSSports.com
27th? You have to be kidding. CBSSports.com. This week the sports website ranked all 65 of the Power 5 football coaches and Dino Babers didn’t crack the top 25. This is clearly a case of brand recognition, because anyone who knows intimately where the program was before Dino took over understands what a miracle job…
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The Best is Yet to Come for Syracuse Edge Rushers
Syracuse fans may already be licking their lips, yearning to see Tommy DeVito in the pocket. They might be dreaming about the rockets that will soon be launched to a deep, experienced receiver group. And they should be excited, there‚Äôs a lot to look forward to. But not enough attention is being paid to a…
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Syracuse’s Recent Struggles on Draft Day
Historically, Syracuse has a rich tradition in the NFL Draft. Having multiple players picked in the draft was the standard for the Orange prior to the 2015 season. Recently, SU has had three players drafted in the past four seasons. There’s no doubt that’s a statistic that head coach Dino Babers is looking to improve.…
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What are Reasonable Expectations For Syracuse Quarterback Tommy DeVito?
Last week, on a Fizz Podcast, we sent out a poll asking fans what their expectations were for Tommy DeVito heading into the season. Clearly, fans have lofty goals for DeVito. FIZZ FEEDBACK: How good will Tommy Devito be next season? — Orange Fizz (@OrangeFizz) April 18, 2019 Throwing for 2,750 yards and 26 or…
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Introducing Syracuse Running Back Abdul Adams
As we approach the Orange’s pre-season camp this summer, there’s a lot of talk about the running back position. This year’s backfield could be one of the deepest in recent Syracuse memory and one of the best units in the ACC. Moe Neal returns for his senior season, while Jarveon Howard is back after a…
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Which Syracuse Players Could Break Out in 2019?
This week‚Äôs NFL Draft is a reminder of the talent that is departing Syracuse and on its way to the next level. But it also gives us a chance to look ahead to what could be for the Orange in 2019. With open voids, there figures to be a few unknowns that break into the…
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Post-Spring Projection of SU’s 2019 Record
More than a month later, Syracuse football’s 2019 spring practice schedule is complete. The Orange capped of their spring slate in the Carrier Dome last weekend with the team’s annual spring game. So far, so good for Syracuse, meaning there haven’t been any significant injuries. Dino Babers told the media last week that he expects…
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Syracuse Adds Running Back to Recruiting Class
During Syracuse‚Äôs spring game yesterday, SU picked up its second commit of the 2020 class. Running back Sean Tucker from Maryland chose the Orange over Wisconsin, Rutgers, Air Force, and Kent State. He‚Äôs a three-star RB according to ESPN, that joins a crowded backfield that includes Moe Neal, Jarveon Howard, and transfer Abdul Adams. But…
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Two Massive Home Openers Set for Syracuse
With football season just over four months away in Central New York, the hype is real. Syracuse opens its home season in September against the defending national champions. Not to mention, a Clemson Tigers team that they upset at home two seasons ago. A win in that game could give the Orange a clear path…
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What to Look For in Syracuse’s Spring Game
After a remarkable turnaround 10 win season, Syracuse football kicks off its spring game this Saturday at 1:30. So, in fans first chance to see SU since its bowl game win over West Virginia, let‚Äôs break down what to look for. Tommy DeVito shows out as the starter After two years in the program, Tommy…
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