Tag: Georgetown
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Does Anyone Care SU And Georgetown Won’t Play?
For a program as decorated and with as much history as Syracuse basketball, rivalries are bound to be created. While there hasn’t been a clear-cut one on the gridiron in a near-century-long history, there’s one on the hardwood that stands out to SU fans: Georgetown. The two programs have had so many iconic moments with…
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Fizz Report Card: Georgetown defeats Syracuse 75-71
The 100th meeting of Syracuse and Georgetown didn’t go as planned for the Orange. Syracuse came out flat, started the second half slow and fell apart in the final five minutes. The Hoyas took advantage, overcoming a slow start from deep to beat the Orange 75-71. The loss drops SU to 5-5 and 0-5 against…
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This year’s Georgetown-Syracuse game is a freshman battle
Syracuse and Georgetown is a series steeped in history. Players of all positions and years have stepped up over the years. But in meeting 100 – it seems as if it will be a freshmen battle. While each team has some older guys who have made an earlier impact, it’s been first-years paving the way…
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Georgetown is the most important game yet for Adrian Autry’s coaching career
Tomorrow is a historic day. One of the finest college basketball rivalries—Syracuse and Georgetown—meets for the 100th time. While the game has lost some of its zing from the past, it still means a lot. The Dome will likely be packed. Most importantly, it feels like a must-win for Adrian Autry. Now I’m not going…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse vs. Georgetown
In a 80-68 win over Georgetown, there was obviously a lot to like from Syracuse. Let’s take a look at who graded out the highest in the latest edition of the Fizz Report Card. Judah Mintz: A- Mintz did the most important thing to help Syracuse win: get to the foul line. The guard went…
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Analyzing Syracuse’s Non-Conference Schedule So Far
As of the morning of June 8, SU has released five games on its non-conference schedule. A few weeks ago Team Fizz argued for a tough as well as an easy slate of games before ACC play. Right now it seems like Jim Boeheim and company are taking the latter route. Here’s a breakdown of…
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A Not Too Early Look At Syracuse Basketball’s Tournament Resume
If you asked any Syracuse Basketball fan before the season began what they thought the Orange‚Äôs record would be after ten games, they wouldn‚Äôt have said 5-5. Yet, that is where SU is. After some disappointing losses, namely to Colgate, Georgetown and VCU, Syracuse‚Äôs NCAA Tournament resume is already hurting. Yes, it is only December,…
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Is the 1-3-1 Here to Stay?
Jim Boeheim began using the 1-3-1 zone against Indiana, and although the Hoosiers scored 110 points, the 1-3-1 caused Indiana some problems in the first half. The Hoosiers shot just 35% from the field in the first 20 minutes, and didn’t have much of a clue as to how to solve the new SU alignment.…
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Three Takeaways from Syracuse’s 79-75 Loss to Georgetown
Once again, Syracuse managed to fumble away a victory. The Orange went to the half against their old Big East rivals (on the road, one might add) up 10, and then completely blew it in the second half. It was not pretty. Nobody wants to dwell on this any more than necessary. Let’s get straight…
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Syracuse Stays in the Mix for Maliq Brown
Yesterday was a tough result for SU as Syracuse native and four-star JJ Starling picked another ACC program nearly 600 miles away. It proved that allegiance based off proximity is a dying tactic in recruitment. But to highlight the bad is to overlook the good. Although the buzz continues to surround the now-Notre Dame point…
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Syracuse’s Non-Conference Schedule Continues to Take Shape
This summer, there‚Äôs been quite a bit to talk about in the Syracuse basketball realm. While departures and transfers hurt last year‚Äôs squad, SU‚Äôs recruiting class of ‚Äò22 is shaping up to be one of the more (still incomplete) incoming classes in some time. Don‚Äôt forget Boeheim‚Äôs Army is continuing TBT play as well. However,…
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Is it Time for Syracuse to Move On from John Desko?
Syracuse Lacrosse disappointed. There’s a laundry list of reasons why. However, just like with every college sport, the buck has to stop with the head coach. In his 23rd season as the leader of SU, John Desko failed to take one of the most talented teams in Orange history past the first round of the…
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Did Last Night Affect Where Syracuse Sits on Selection Sunday?
The latest news is no news, which is good news for Syracuse fans. The major Bracketology projections still have SU in the Field of 68. Georgetown and Oregon State though, didn’t help matters. The Hoyas stunning run through the Big East Tourney locked them into an automatic berth, robbing an at-large from another team. Creighton…
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Fizz Follower Mailbag: 1/10
What a week full of ups and downs for SU hoops. After not taking the floor as a team for a solid two weeks, the Orange had to switch their focus from Florida State to Pitt while the Seminoles dealt with COVID-19 issues, and prepare for the Panthers in two days’ worth of practice time.…
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Looking Back at the Most Memorable Syracuse vs. Georgetown Moments in John Thompson’s Career
Photo Credit: Washington Post
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SU Top 100: #34 Rony Seikaly
Our list of the Top 100 SU athletes continues with an international defensive anchor who protected the paint like none other. You can find the Fizz‚Äôs SU Top 100 list here. Make sure you keep checking in to see who made the list and where they are ranked! Rony Seikaly was born in Beirut, Lebanon.…
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SU Top 100: #36 Billy Owens
One of fourteen basketball players to have his number hanging in the Dome rafters, Billy Owens was a jack of all trades on the court. He could handle the ball, bang for rebounds down low, and step outside and shoot, everything you could ask of a 6-foot-8 forward. He also seemed to have ice in…
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The Amazing Journey of Controversial Big East Recruit Greg Whittington
The coronavirus has taken over the entire world. There’s basically no country, sector, or industry left untouched by the pandemic. Certainly sports, and specifically basketball, are no different. The NBA season was suspended indefinitely on March 11, and the NCAA Tournament was of course canceled. We’re starting to see a vision of what the future…
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The Syracuse and Georgetown Rivalry Lives On
94 games, 88 years, 51 wins, 43 losses, countless memories, and a whole lot of hatred. Syracuse and Georgetown have been through it all. The two programs grew up together in the Big East and have since separated when SU left for the ACC. The Orange versus the Hoyas used to be one of the…
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Syracuse-Georgetown: A Rivalry Restored
Well, well, if it ain‚Äôt the Hoyas coming to town. Syracuse sees a familiar foe this Saturday against Georgetown as the former Big East rivals meet at the Carrier Dome. In 93 total meetings between the two sides, the Orange holds a 50-43 advantage. However, the series is completely split over the last 12 meetings,…
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After a Big Win, Expect Syracuse to Keep Momentum Going
What a night it was for Syracuse basketball on Wednesday. SU‚Äôs 72-62 win over Ohio State wasn‚Äôt predicted by most, but that obviously didn‚Äôt matter to the Orange. The upset gives Syracuse a chance to turn its season back around after a bit of a rocky start. The Orange began 3-2 after dropping two straight…
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Gearing up for Georgetown: 3 Hoyas to watch on Saturday
After a week off because of finals week on the Syracuse University campus, the basketball team is back in action on Saturday for one of the most contentious rivalries in college basketball. The Orange travels down to the nation‚Äôs capital for its 93rd all-time meeting with Georgetown. Georgetown comes into the game with an 8-0…
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Syracuse v Georgetown Basketball Rivalry on the Big Stage in 2017
Dynamics of the Syracuse versus Georgetown basketball rivalry, might be changing, but that does not mean the games become less exciting. The Orange-Hoyas classic will resume in 2017. The game will be played on the big stage, too. Syracuse and Georgetown are set for tip off in the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on December…
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Syracuse Fans, The Georgetown Rivalry Is Over
It started how every present day athlete gets into hot water: social media. Last Friday, Tyus Battle posted an Instagram photo of Georgetown guard Jagan Mosely. The Orange guard prompted his followers to go follow his fellow New Jersey product. The post has since been removed, but we here at the Fizz grabbed a screenshot…
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Georgetown Beats Syracuse In Its Return To The Carrier Dome
Syracuse’s game against Georgetown Saturday afternoon had been circled on the calendar since it had been announced, but it turned out to mean even more than the SU faithful had expected. Syracuse had started off the season at a disappointing 6-3, and many (myself included) believed a win over the Hoyas could be the turning…
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It’s A Numbers Game: How To Beat The Hoyas
On Saturday, Georgetown makes its first visit to the Carrier Dome since Syracuse left the Big East in 2013. When the Hoyas beat Oregon in November and the Orange still hadn’t lost, it looked like this might be a game between two ranked teams. Instead, the fortunes of both former Big East powerhouses went south…
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How Jim Boeheim’s Altered Suspension Affects Syracuse
Jim Boeheim lost his appeal but did get some positive news.
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Syracuse Adding Nova Series Should Be First Step Toward G’Town, UConn Too
If reports are true the Orange will have the Wildcats back on the schedule over the next three years.
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Boeheim Says He’s Ready to Golf: How Much Hoops Does He Have Left?
It’s clearly the twilight of his career, does he have enough for one more run?
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The Final Frontier: Syracuse-Georgetown, The Big East Ends as It Began
Here’s the view some will have today when 35k pack the Carrier Dome for the Orange and Hoyas.
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Georgetown at the Dome for Final BE Clash: Who’ll Be Syracuse’s Next Rivals?
We pick out three ACC schools to replace G’Town, UConn and Nova as rivals. .
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The Richest Gets Richer: Dakari Johnson Chooses UK Over Syracuse/G’Town
No surprise, the top big man in the nation will become a Wildcat and join one of the best classes ever.
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Kline’s Line: Big Man Dakari Johnson Cuts Finalists to SU, UK & G-Town
An insider tells The Fizz his skill set is best equipped for the Orange scheme.
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