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How to Say Goodbye
Over the years, players and coaches come and go. Rarely is it that things stay the same. Even this past year with Syracuse basketball returning all five starters, it was a completely different team. Elijah Hughes became eligible to play. Buddy Boeheim joined the team and left an impression. Jalen Carey came off the bench…
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Syracuse offers 2021 five-star small forward Quincy Allen
The 2019 class is seemingly set in stone. Jim Boeheim is starting to make hard pushes for top-level guys in the class of 2020. And now Syracuse has started to turn at least some of its attention to building up its 2021 class. Just about a month after Boeheim and Gerry McNamara took a visit…
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Five Syracuse Athletes the Class of 2019 Will Never Forget
Graduation for Syracuse University’s class of 2019 comes a week from today. In that crop is the like of Eric Dungey, Frank Howard and Jamal Custis. I will also be a part of that group, minus the vast amounts of athletic talent. Over my four years, I saw a lot of great players, teams and…
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How Eric Dungey Switching to TE Could Help Syracuse Recruiting
The good news is Dino Babers gets it. The better news is he’s staying. Syracuse’s head coach has proven since he stepped onto campus that marketing and promotion comes easy. This is not to say Babers is just a carnival barker, because he can clearly coach as well. But his savviness with social media, his…
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Tyus Battle Spurned by NBA Draft Combine
Exactly one year and two days ago, we were talking about what Tyus Battle had to prove at the NBA Draft combine, who he had to outperform and how his prospects looked after the combine was over. We won‚Äôt be talking about any of that this year. Battle and the rest of the college basketball/NBA…
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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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Tracking Where Syracuse Players Are Ending Up After The NFL Draft
The 2019 NFL Draft is in the rearview mirror and one Orange player heard his name called. Chris Slayton‚Äôs seventh round selection by the Giants gave SU a pick in back to back drafts for the first time since 2013 and 2014. While Syracuse only had one guy selected, a number of players also latched…
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These Syracuse Players May Not Get Drafted, But Could Make Some Noise in the NFL
After the final whistle of Syracuse‚Äôs Camping World Bowl victory over West Virginia, celebration ensued. But after that, a handful of seniors began the steep, uphill climb to the next level. This week‚Äôs NFL Draft has more potential Orange prospects than we have seen in recent years. But there are also a handful of players…
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Jim Boeheim Takes Home Visit with 2020 Four-Star Guard
Barring any major surprises, it looks like Jim Boeheim‚Äôs 2019 recruiting class is officially filled out after center Jesse Edwards officially signed his NLI on Monday. There‚Äôs a lot to look forward to as that class gets set to arrive in Syracuse in just a few months. With that being said, however, it‚Äôs about that…
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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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Syracuse Eyes Four-Star Jalen Berger
Syracuse has been hot on the trail for running backs lately. The 2020 class has already picked up two Maryland based running back commits in Sean Tucker and Marlowe Wax. The Orange might not be done there though. SU has also offered 2020 four-star back Jalen Berger. He hasn‚Äôt announced a visit or anything yet…
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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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Syracuse and the Upcoming NFL Draft
Now that the NFL Draft is just days away, it seems like a good time to look at former Syracuse players hoping to hear their names called in Nashville, Tennessee. Chris Slayton, DT In a CBS Sports mock draft by Ryan Wilson, Slayton is picked in the top of the fifth round by the Browns,…
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Joe Girard’s Incredible Ride Since His Commitment to Syracuse
You know who he is. He‚Äôs New York state‚Äôs all-time leading scorer on the hardwood and a three-time All-State quarterback on the gridiron. He grew up just three hours away from Syracuse. He‚Äôs drawn early comparisons to Gerry McNamara. He is Joe Girard III. Perhaps the most talked about recruit of Jim Boeheim‚Äôs 2019 class,…
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The ACC is Anyone’s Conference in 2019-20
Last year was one of the more entertaining years in recent memory for the ACC. It all culminated with a heart-stopping run by the Virginia Cavaliers to cut down the nets. But there‚Äôs a lot of change that‚Äôs going to take place between the final buzzer in Minneapolis and when the season tips off next…
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Syracuse Targets Five Star Terrence Clarke
If you don‚Äôt know the name Terrence Clarke by now, you will soon. Jim Boehiem and Gerry McNamara visited the 6-6 five star guard this weekend in New Hampshire. Clarke is only a sophomore and a member of the 2021 class but the Orange have been after him for awhile now and already made an…
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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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Second Maryland-based Running Back of 2020 Class Commits to SU
It appears Dino Babers may have found his new favorite recruiting spot for running backs. Just a day after SU‚Äôs spring game and just five hours after the commitment of fellow Maryland native Sean Tucker, three-star running back Marlowe Wax made his collegiate decision known to the college football world on Sunday: Thank You God.…
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Syracuse’s Best Moments in Years of the Tiger
‚ÄúThe Return to Glory‚Äù Believe it or not, that‚Äôs not what was said when Syracuse football capped its off its first 10-win season since 2001 in December with a win over West Virginia in the Camping World Bowl. It was said, however, when Eldrick Tont Woods sank a bogey putt on the 18th hole at…
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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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Battle vs. Bazley: Who Has More NBA Potential?
Feelings aside, this is definitely a conversation worth having. Obviously, one player bailed on Syracuse before even stepping foot on the court while the other played in 103 games over three years, and led SU in scoring twice. Syracuse fans will have drastically different memories of Tyus Battle and Darius Bazley ‚Äì perhaps even opposing…
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What to Make of Syracuse Basketball’s Class of 2019
With the recent addition of center Jesse Edwards, Syracuse has five incoming freshman in their Class of 2019. That‚Äôs the most since Tyler Ennis‚Äô 2013 class. Assuming Oshae Brissett returns to school after testing the NBA Draft waters, that will leave the Orange with a full 13 scholarships. That means, barring any unforeseen changes, there…
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Why SU Fans should care about ACC Network Launch
On August 22, a national network for ACC athletics coverage will launch on linear television.¬† In it’s first year, the network will broadcast 1,300 events, including 40 regular season football games and 150 men’s and women’s basketball games. It’s going to have a substantial effect on fans and Syracuse Athletics. Lets break it down from…
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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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What Jesse Edwards Commitment Means
The 2019 class is now five players deep. 6-11 center Jesse Edwards has committed to Syracuse. Edwards joins guards Joe Girard, Brycen Goodine, forward Quincy Guerrier and fellow big man John Bol Ajak in this incoming class for Syracuse. He‚Äôs not ranked on any big recruiting sites but that‚Äôs partially because he came on to…
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Syracuse Football’s Unique Recruiting Strategy
What if we told you that Syracuse football was No. 2 in the country? You‚Äôd probably look at us like we had 10,000 heads and had lost all of our marbles. Well, it‚Äôs actually true, but not necessarily in the way that most SU fans would hope for. According to 247Sports and The Athletic‚Äôs Max…
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Syracuse Gearing up for 2019 Football Season
At this point in the year, all eyes are on the SU Football program. Dino Babers and company have the backing of the community after an unexpected double-digit win season. Expectations will be higher when the season begins in August. To this point, fans have bought it: the university announced on Monday that over 4,000…
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Youth is What Doctor Ordered for Syracuse Basketball
After making the sweet 16 on a classic Syracuse March Madness run in 2018, SU took a step back this past season, failing to move past Baylor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. While the team played better in the regular season this past year, it failed to live up to expectations heading…
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Why Syracuse’s Class of 2019 Can Mirror Virginia’s Class of 2016
Virginia is not a bad team to model after. Sure, the Cavaliers get ripped for their slow style of play and lack of tournament success. But constant top rankings in the polls show that Virginia is truly one of the premier programs in the modern era. How do they thrive? Well there are a couple…
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With Voids to Fill, Syracuse Basketball’s Incoming Class is Incredibly Crucial
Syracuse will hurt far more from its departures heading into the 2019-2020 season than it did coming into this past one. With Tyus Battle NBA bound, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu are graduating, and there is also no guarantee that Oshae Brissett will be back either. Because of how much more painful the departures after…
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Why Paschal Chukwu is a Huge Loss For Syracuse
For much of his career, Paschal Chukwu was used as a scapegoat. He was often criticized by Jim Boeheim and blamed by Syracuse fans across central New York. But for all of his flaws, Chukwu was a solid defender, who used his length to alter shots every game. He never fully grasped control of his…
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SU lands pair of linemen, one grad transfer, one as first commit in 2020
Now that basketball season has officially come to a close and football season is still five months away, it‚Äôs time to turn our collective attention back to the recruiting scene. The basketball team is making some late-cycle noise with a skilled European center on his way for a visit next week, but it‚Äôs the football…
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Tyus Battle’s Three Biggest Moments in Syracuse
Tyus Battle has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. That was the news announced on Friday, one day after the Orange fell to Baylor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. We’ve been down this road before, but this year is different. Battle returning to the Orange next year is very unlikely. With that…
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