Tag: dino babers
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Streaking SU Gains Respect, Chance to Cement Ranked Ambitions
It might very well be the year. That‚Äôs the thought that probably crossed around 35,000 Syracuse fans‚Äô minds as they skipped out of the Dome last Saturday following SU‚Äôs 32-29 shocker over Purdue. In a year that has seen a whole bunch of basketball schools tear it up on the football field to start the…
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By The Numbers: How Syracuse Conquered Purdue, 32-29
Syracuse football is still soaring following yesterday’s 32-29 victory over Purdue. In SU’s first win over a Big 10 opponent since 2013, the Orange showed a flair for the dramatic and never-say-die grit against a Boilermakers team that nearly defeated the ‘Cuse with a sound gameplan. Let’s examine how Syracuse pulled a dub out of…
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At 3-0 Here’s the Projections for the Rest of Syracuse’s Schedule
After a wild finish at the Dome over Purdue, Syracuse is 3-0. Garrett Shrader’s first half was rough, but after halftime he came alive and threw the perfect pass to Oronde Gadsen to win the game. As we dissected on the Fizz, Shrader’s development into a star this season has been the best thing that…
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Instant Reaction: Syracuse Stuns Purdue 32-29
There are few words to describe what happened at the JMA Dome today. An unbelievable fourth quarter and second half on both sides. Ups and downs. Twists and turns. But, in the end, Syracuse comes out on top with a three-point win over a Big Ten team. Despite allowing over 400 yards passing, the Orange…
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Why Garrett Shrader’s success could change SU football
Don’t look now but Pro Football Focus’ team graded Garrett Shrader as the highest rated QB of the week after the beat down of UConn. He was PFF’s offensive player of the week for his 5 TD day. They noted his 94.5 overall grade because of a perfect 16/16 when there was no pressure, and…
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Eads’ Keys: Syracuse vs Purdue
SU is back in the Dome for the better part of an entire month and the stand begins tomorrow with Purdue. The Boilermakers represent the Big Ten West and are an extremely intriguing team. Yeah, Syracuse took down Louisville which was very impressive and has launched the Orange on the trajectory to a potential 5-0,…
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When Will Sean Tucker Break Out?
Syracuse goes for its first 3-0 start since 2018 on Saturday in the Dome against Purdue, another good test for a team that has passed its first two with ease. Sportsbooks have been adjusting lines all week, and the game truly is a ‚Äúpick ‚Äòem‚Äù in some places with varying spreads from Purdue being favored…
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Meet the Enemy: Purdue’s Facts and Players to Know
Following Syracuse’s obliteration of UConn, the Orange could be 3-0 for the first time since 2018 this weekend. But, the competition gets much tougher this weekend. SU will welcome Purdue to the JMA Dome, marking the first meeting between the two schools since 2004. 18 years ago, the Boilermakers gave Syracuse fans a game they’d…
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Soaring SU Off To Perfect Start, Primed For National Statement
Win or lose, Dino Babers always has interesting things to say to the media. He‚Äôs talked plenty about Vanilla Ice, which of his players have ‚Äúowies‚Äù, and spent great length this week talking about the perils of saddling a wild horse. To the surprise of no one, his analogies tend to get a little more…
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Could Syracuse Start the Season 6-0?
Imagine that you’re sitting at a restaurant with your friends a few weeks ago, and ask them that very question. Chances are you’re getting looks of befuddlement and people are calling you crazy, deeming such a thing impossible. Fast forward to today, and the chances of that happening are legitimate. Who would’ve thought? Make no…
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Is Dino Babers Already Off the Hot Seat?
It’s been a fun start to the season for Syracuse. A surprising demolition of Louisville at the Dome, and a (suddenly) predictable blowout of pathetic UConn makes the Orange 2-0. SU will garner even more votes for the Top 25, and will find itself with optimism and some shock around the nation that the program…
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Syracuse Can Make a Statement by Covering This Week
An old Big East rivalry is renewed Saturday night when Syracuse heads east to take on UConn. The Orange are 23-point road favorites after their 24-point blowout win over Louisville. The line certainly seems high, but it makes more sense when you look at the team the Huskies have been recently. This is a UConn…
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Syracuse Football is a Covering Machine
Dino Babers and Company are buzzing after a massive 31-7 season opening win over Louisville last weekend. The hype is starting to build around the Orange even after just one showing. SU received four votes in the AP Poll this week and is favored by three touchdowns over UCONN in Saturday’s clash. Now if your…
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Meet The Enemy: Uconn’s Facts and Players to Know
Syracuse could start the season 2-0 for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, but to do so the Orange will need to take down an old Big East rival. For the first time in four years, SU will challenge Uconn. SEASON/PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Huskies are 1-1 in the 2022 early-going, already matching their win…
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Who is the Bigger Loss, Elmore or Thompson?
Dino Babers announced on Monday at his weekly press conference that two Syracuse starters, offensive utility superman Chris Elmore, and linebacker Stefon Thompson would miss the rest of the season after leaving Saturday‚Äôs 31-7 win against Louisville with injuries. Both players were seen on the sidelines in the second half on crutches and in street…
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Syracuse Finds Breathing Room, Fresh Excitement With Takedown of Louisville
What a difference a year makes. This time last year, Syracuse football had just beaten Ohio 29-9 in a not-so-scintillating opener that didn‚Äôt tell us all that much. This time around, there are no quarterback questions, no scoffs at the quality of competition, and perhaps most importantly, no doubt about what SU showed on Saturday.…
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How Can Syracuse Replace Chris Elmore and Stefon Thompson?
SU boosted its chances at a bowl berth this year with a massive season opening win against Louisville over the weekend. Syracuse was dominant throughout the contest and certainly rid itself of the sour taste U of L has left in its mouth in the past few years. Unfortunately, this big win came at a…
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How Concerning Are Injuries to Elmore and Thompson?
Even with all the positives from Syracuse’s 31-7 triumph over Louisville Saturday, it was very alarming how many Orange players were going down with injuries. Sean Tucker, Stefon Thompson, and Chris Elmore all had to leave the game. While Tucker was able to return, Thompson and Elmore both returned to the sidelines on crutches in…
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By The Numbers: How Syracuse Dominated Louisville 31-7
Syracuse football‚Äôs 2022 campaign started out with a bang last night. The Orange were 4-point underdogs at home against a Louisville team that had smoked them in seven of the last eight meetings, but SU controlled the game from start to finish in a 31-7 win. Let‚Äôs take a dive inside the numbers to see…
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Starting Fast is Instrumental to Syracuse’s Success against Louisville
As the saying goes, when one team scores more points than the other they are likely to win the game. But, in all seriousness, scoring first and starting fast is also essential to a team‚Äôs success. Especially for a team like Syracuse, whose passing game and downfield attack are still a question mark, not putting…
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3 Keys to Victory: Syracuse vs Louisville
The 2022 season is finally here! After months of previewing and foreshadowing, its time to kickoff a new season of Syracuse football. There was a lot of debate and a lot of discussion over the long offseason about how SU could perform and finish this fall. Well the ‘Cuse’s season opener against Louisville could really…
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Fizz Five 9/1: SU-Louisville Preview, MBB Recruiting Updates, Record Predictions
Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank are back for another edition of Fizz Five! The duo gets you ready for this weekend’s football opener, takes a look at the Men’s Basketball recruiting cycle, assesses the football season as a whole, and more! Previewing Syracuse football VS Louisville (2:00) JP Estrella set to announce commitment Friday (7:05)…
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Meet The Enemy: Louisville’s Facts and Players to Know
Welcome to a new series on the Fizz, where every week this football season we’ll take a deep dive into SU’s opponent and introduce you to some names to know. Three days from now, Syracuse will open its season against Atlantic division foe Louisville. This will be the first matchup in CNY between the Orange…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #1 Sean Tucker
Was there any doubt? All-American running back Sean Tucker wraps up our list with four days until the season opener, and for reasons that laude his statistical success and beyond. The Maryland native shocked the world last year by rushing for other worldly numbers. During the 2021 season, RB1 ran for over 100 yards in…
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As Year 7 Approaches, Oddsmakers Have Dino Babers On Thin Ice
Another year of Syracuse football is about to see its curtain rise and its performers hit the turf. Louisville treks up to the newly-christened JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday, and SU‚Äôs depth chart was released today. The Orange return the most starters of any team in the ACC, and does it under one of the…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #2 Garrett Shrader
And then there were two. So far we’ve had an even split with four offensive players and four defensive players (check out numbers 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, and 3). An offensive player takes the title of the second most important player on the roster, and that would be QB Garrett Shrader. The…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #3 Mikel Jones
The top three are upon us. In our countdown of the most important players for Syracuse football in 2022, we‚Äôve seen offensive skill position players, defensive backs, offensive linemen, and a super utility player. But, let‚Äôs go back to the defensive side of the ball, and the guy who is probably the leader of the…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #5 Damien Alford
The countdown to kickoff between Syracuse and Louisville continues. The Fizz’s list also rolls on today as we highlight SU’s 5th most important player: Damien Alford. If the Orange want to improve on a 5-7 season and make it to the postseason, this offense must be better this fall. For the offensive unit to improve,…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #7 Duce Chestnut
It‚Äôs odd to think that a Syracuse team with a low level offense and a middle of the pack defense from a season ago should be hyper focused individually on the defensive side of the ball. Or at least us here at the Fizz feel that the biggest weights lie on the shoulders of a…
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Syracuse Football Will Be Bowling this Season
Folks we are just days away from Syracuse Football’s 2022 season opener against Louisville in the Loud House. Before the season begins, obviously the final crystal balls must be lodged and that’s what we are attacking today. Previously, one Fizzer released his opinion on how the upcoming season would play out for SU. With some…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #8 Chris Elmore
Two down, eight to go. After Courtney Jackson was revealed at No. 10 and Marlowe Wax followed at No. 9, we return to the offensive side of the ball for No. 8. Slotting in at No. 8 is sixth-year player Chris Elmore. Elmore nabs a spot on the list after missing out last year. Why…
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Could Dan Villari Really Switch Positions?
Believe it or not, the final week of training camp is underway. A key question throughout has been the wide receiver room. No one on last year’s roster topped 400 receiving yards, so it goes without saying that Dino Babers and company need someone to break out this year. A new candidate broke out in…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #9 Marlowe Wax
It‚Äôs day two of analyzing Syracuse‚Äôs most important players for the 2022 season. Yesterday, Carter focused on Courtney Jackson on the offensive side of the ball, but it‚Äôs time to shift over to Tony White‚Äôs 3-3-5 defense. The middle three of that formation have some of the Orange‚Äôs best, and most important players this season.…
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Recent Preseason AP Poll Reveals a Brutal SU Schedule
If you can believe it, Syracuse football‚Äôs season opener is just over two weeks away. While we spent most of last summer dreading opening day after a 1-10 season, there‚Äôs some legitimate buzz surrounding this year‚Äôs SU squad. It‚Äôs bowl or bust for Dino Babers and company, but the newly-released AP Preseason poll shows that…
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Who’s Under More Pressure to Have a Successful Season, Football or Basketball?
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Should Syracuse Stop the Charade and Run the Option?
Central New York’s worst kept secret is that the Syracuse offense is ugly. When SU needed one win in its final three games to become bowl eligible it scored a total of 34 points in a string of blowout losses. This is a massive concern because the head coach supposedly is a top-level offensive mind,…
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