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Syracuse Has a Big-Three, Sorry Coach
Jim Boeheim won’t admit that the Orange have a big three. “We have a team. There’s no big-three” he said after SU’s comprehensive win over Bucknell. It’s understandable, especially from a college coach. I’m not even sure if Erik Spoelstra or Steve Kerr ever openly called their respective trios a ‘big-three’. Still, everyone knew that…
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Syracuse Preparing for NIT Season Tip-Off
A team that started by scoring only an abysmal 34-points on opening night, has blossomed into an exciting and promising young squad. Syracuse is riding a 4-game win streak right now and averaging 82 points per game while doing it. The Orange now ride their momentum down to the Big Apple for the NIT Season…
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Syracuse Crushes Bucknell, 97-46: Is This Fun Team Here to Stay?
It‚Äôs easy to jump to conclusions after beating up on mid major teams and it still remains to be seen whether Syracuse is legit good this year. But, one thing is for sure: the Orange are WAY more fun to watch. When Syracuse gets going, like it did in a 97-64 romp over Bucknell Saturday…
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Orange in the NBA: Month 1 Roundup
As of Friday, we‚Äôre officially one month through the NBA season. We‚Äôve already seen a lot go down, from the Warriors shocking fall from grace, to LeBron putting up MVP numbers in year 17 to Luka Doncic asserting himself as one of the league‚Äôs elite players. It‚Äôs been a fun ride so far, but what…
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Jalen Carey Could Redshirt After Thumb Injury
Jalen Carey didn‚Äôt suit up on Wednesday when Syracuse hosted Cornell. At first there was speculation about Carey transferring. However, Matt Park ‚Äì the voice of the Orange ‚Äì cleared up all speculation. Park mentions that the injury initially took place last summer. That may have been a reason why Carey has struggled so much.…
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11/23 Fizz Radio: Who’s the best option to backup Girard?
On the latest edition of Fizz Radio, Jonathon Hoppe and Gill Gross wonder why Howard Washington hasn’t gotten a chance to grab a spot in the rotation. Plus, why Hoppe thanks SU Football is bowl bound.
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Melo’s Back!
376 days. That is the amount of time basketball fans had to endure without seeing Carmelo Anthony in an NBA game. The Syracuse alum was cut from the Rockets in November 2018. His last game with Houston was against the San Antonio Spurs on Nov. 8. Anthony couldn‚Äôt find another landing spot and thought his…
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After First Half Scare, Syracuse Wins Battle of Boeheim’s
Jimmy Boeheim looked like the best player on the floor for long stretches of the game. Cornell‚Äôs best player led both teams in scoring with 25 points, but the Big Red eventually fell 72-53 in the Dome. And while Buddy Boeheim always hopes his older brother success, he thought he did a little too well…
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What’s Next for Syracuse Guard Jalen Carey?
Last week Jalen Carey fell from starting point guard to completely out of the rotation. How you feel about Jim Boeheiem and how he has handled Carey is one thing. But, we should give the head coach some credit for starting Girard. Not sure many coaches would‚Äôve done that considering he was a freshman who…
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Quincy Guerrier is a Key to Syracuse’s Season
It‚Äôs far too early to know what Syracuse‚Äôs freshmen class will develop into. Joe Girard looks like he could develop into a key player for the next three or four years. Brycen Goodine seems like a solid role player. Jesse Edwards has shown an offensive skill set that Bourama Sidibe and Marek Dolezaj didn‚Äôt have…
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How Syracuse Football and Basketball are Responding to #NotAgainSU
The #NotAgainSU movement has gripped not only the Central New York community but the national news landscape for the better part of the last week. Numerous bias incidents fueled by racist and anti-Semitic language and symbols have been reported across the Syracuse University Campus. These incidents plus a lack of response by the University have…
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The Implications of Syracuse’s Win Over Duke
The preseason praise and high expectations were quickly met with midseason doubt and pessimism for Syracuse football. The Orange were predicted to be the second best team in the ACC heading into the year, but a blowout loss to Maryland in Week 2 changed the team and its outlook. SU continued to go 0-5 in…
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Joe Girard Emerging as a Leader Three Games into Career
In his first start at Syracuse, in just his third game Joe Girard stole the show. Girard missed just one shot while scoring 24 points. Even against Colgate, when his shot wasn‚Äôt falling Girard showed all the other skills he brings to the table. When he enters the game, Girard energizes the defense, finds open…
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What to Expect From Joe Girard
After Jalen Carey turned the ball over twice in just five minutes against Colgate, Jim Boeheim yanked him for the rest of the game. Joe Girard and Brycen Goodine took the reins,, with a little Howard Washington playing time as well. After the game when asked about Carey, Jim Boeheim adamantly remarked that Joe Girard…
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Your Complete Guide to Saturday’s Football/Basketball Doubleheader
We‚Äôre smack dab in the middle of not only the most tumultuous but also one of the most fun times of the year. It‚Äôs the crossover between football and basketball season at Syracuse and even though things are on a big-time down turn for Dino Babers and company and it‚Äôs been a bit of an…
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Syracuse Alum, Dion Waiters, Dealing with Overdose
There‚Äôs not many former Syracuse players in the NBA right now. There are four to be exact, but only three are making money at the current moment. The one player that isn‚Äôt is Dion Waiters. The Miami Heat guard is currently suspended for 10 games without pay due to conduct detrimental to the team. This…
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Major Takeaways from Syracuse’s Win Over Colgate
If you watched Syracuse in the first six minutes of tonight‚Äôs game against Colgate, you probably had some d√©j√† vu to last Wednesday. The Orange only put up 34 points against Virginia a week ago and struggled to score again at the beginning of tonight‚Äôs contest. SU couldn‚Äôt buy a bucket, starting 0-7 from the…
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Syracuse Target Isaiah Jackson’s Decision Remains a Mystery
Five-star forward/center Isaiah Jackson is set to announce his decision to play for either Syracuse, Kentucky or Alabama this Saturday around 2:30. Jackson currently sits number 22 in the ESPN 100 for the 2020 class. He would be the highest rated recruit on ESPN to pick Syracuse since 2013‚Äôs Tyler Ennis (#20). Although, Chris McCullough…
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SU Opponent Insider: Duke Blue Devils
As Syracuse prepares for a late-season matchup with Duke on Saturday, we tell you what to expect from the Blue Devils. This week, The Fizz caught up with Stephen Wiseman, the Duke beat writer for the Raleigh News and Observer. Fizz: Duke has averaged less than two scores per game over its current three-game losing…
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Three Reasons Colgate Poses a Serious Challenge for Syracuse
It‚Äôs hard to understate just how poorly Syracuse basketball played in its season opener against Virginia last Wednesday. The Orange shot just 24% from the floor and 17% from three in the worst offensive performance the Dome has ever seen from an SU team. That‚Äôs not to mention it was also the worst offensive performance…
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Will Jalen Carey Evolve Into the Star Syracuse Hoped For?
It‚Äôs still early into the Jalen Carey experiment for Jim Boeheim. But so far, the returns have not been promising even though the athleticism is apparent. After a hot start to his freshman season, Carey cooled off considerably while his playing time dwindled. And early into his second season on The Hill, he is off…
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Hey Syracuse, Embrace Small Ball!
‚ÄúOrange is the new fast.‚Äù You hear Dino Babers say it all the time. The Syracuse football team is trying to do just that– be quicker than the other team. Well, maybe it‚Äôs time for Syracuse basketball to do the same. This year‚Äôs roster is full of small, fast, shifty guards and guard/forward combos. There…
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Don’t Hit the Panic Button on Syracuse Basketball Just Yet
After the worst offensive performance for Syracuse basketball since WWII, it‚Äôs hard to be optimistic about SU‚Äôs season. But inexperienced players like Joe Girard, Brycen Goodine, and Quincey Guerrier will only progress. Even Jalen Carey ‚Äì who played sparingly his freshman season will continue to improve. And Virginia isn‚Äôt exactly the best team to show…
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Why has Syracuse’s Offense Declined?
It‚Äôs only one game and it was Virginia but for some reason that loss Wednesday night just stung a little more than normal. Maybe it’s because the football team has been such a farce this year. Or perhaps it‚Äôs because after some solid exhibition outings there was hope the product on offense would be different…
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Syracuse Offers Four-Star Western New York Standout
It‚Äôs a little tough to think of many positives for SU basketball after Wednesday‚Äôs season-opening loss to Virginia. Any time you only score 34 points in a home game, even if it‚Äôs against a historically great defense, not many people are going to walk away terribly pleased. But have no fear, Fizz Nation, because a…
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Getting to Know Syracuse’s Possible Quarterback Transfer- Cade Fortin
Tommy DeVito waited two seasons for his chance to be Syracuse‚Äôs starting quarterback. This season the redshirt sophomore got his shot. He was touted as Dino Babers‚Äôs ‚Äúgolden child,‚Äù but he isn‚Äôt playing up to expectations. DeVito is averaging 231 yards per game and has thrown for 15 touchdowns in nine games. His numbers aren‚Äôt…
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Syracuse Offense Historically Bad in Opener against Virginia
This was never an easy spot for Syracuse or Virginia. It‚Äôs a nice luxury to play some weaker teams at the start of the season in order to feel comfortable and gain confidence. Instead, the Orange and the Cavaliers were thrust into the bright lights and looked thoroughly unprepared. Virginia turned the ball over 10…
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The Fizz’s Syracuse Basketball Crystal Ball Season Predictions
Another year with question marks and another year where the Fizz takes a crack at predicting the Orange’s final regular season record. After falling short of expectations last year, the Fizz staff mostly sees Syracuse as a bubble team this year. Tim Leonard (21-10) Syracuse is going to overachieve expectations because unlike previous groups they…
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Brycen Goodine: The Overlooked Potential X-Factor
Syracuse‚Äôs best recruit from the 2019 class just happens to be one of the most unheralded of the class. While Joe Girard and Quincey Guerrier garnish most of the attention, Brycen Goodine could become the most important freshman. If Jalen Carey struggles early this season, Goodine could be forced into the spotlight. Goodine was ranked…
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The Offense or Defense- Who is More to Blame for Syracuse’s Struggles?
It has been a season to forget for Syracuse football. It started with high accolades and a relatively positive start. Take out the loss to Maryland and the Orange would have been perfect in non-conference play. Since then, the season has taken a drastic turn for the worse, leading to Defensive Coordinator Brian Ward‚Äôs firing.…
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11/3 Fizz Cast: Brian Ward Out. Now What?
In this emergency edition of the Fizz Cast, Tim Leonard and Jonathon Hoppe explain why letting defensive coordinator Brian Ward go was the right thing to do.
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Brian Ward Fired: What’s Next?
After another embarrassing defensive performance against Boston College, it felt like this was the last year of the Brian Ward era as the defensive coordinator. It‚Äôs a little surprising to see this news come out in the middle of the season though. However, I like it. One thing is for sure: change was needed. So…
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Syracuse’s Defense Falls Apart in Blowout Loss to Boston College
After a demoralizing 58-27 loss to Boston College on Saturday afternoon, Syracuse can kiss its dreams of back-to-back bowl appearances goodbye. The odds that SU rattles off three straight wins to close the year are incredibly slim. This was the final chance to salvage the season and that chance is now gone. The weirdest part…
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Who are Syracuse Football’s Best Recruiters?
The best teams in college football always have a few star recruiters as position coaches. This season 247sports ranks Clemson defensive line coach Todd Bates as the top recruiter in college football. He‚Äôs followed in the rankings by Ohio State wide receivers coach Brian Hartline, and Georgia offensive line coach Sam Pittman at number three…
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Get to Know Andrew Armstrong
Syracuse football has been readying itself for Boston College all week. At 3-5 on the season, those in the Orange locker room know Saturday‚Äôs game is going to be imperative, in trying to turn things around. Furthermore, SU‚Äôs matchup against the Eagles will be the second-to-last game at the Carrier Dome for a number of…
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Syracuse’s Freshmen Are the Key to the 2019-20 Season
Quincy Guerrier, Brycen Goodine, Joe Girard III, Jesse Edwards and John Bol Ajak make up the largest incoming freshman class for Syracuse since 2013 when Tyler Ennis, B.J. Johnson, Chinonso Obokoh, Ron Patterson and Tyler Roberson started their careers in Central New York. Despite the extensive research into their games, their skills, their weaknesses, the…
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