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Profiling the Five Teams Syracuse Needs to Beat
Before every football season starts, Syracuse fans go on a scavenger hunt. They check out the Orange‚Äôs schedule, do some prognosticating, and pick six games that look winnable. Pick up those six victories, and SU is going bowling. It‚Äôs a pretty simple exercise. This season, one of those six wins on every fan‚Äôs checklist was…
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Shane Morris: Another Fiery Quarterback Coming at Syracuse Football
Syracuse football has never lost to Central Michigan. But take that for what it‚Äôs worth. Now after just week 2, we already know that any win is far from guaranteed. Last week, the Orange faced a fiery quarterback in Middle Tennessee State‚Äôs Brent Stockstill. The redshirt junior now ranks 53rd for passing yards this season.…
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What You Need to Know Ahead of Syracuse-Central Michigan
It has been beaten to death over the last week but saying it one more time won’t kill it anymore so here it goes. Syracuse needs a bounce back win against Central Michigan¬†and the Dome on Saturday. So, here is a quick guide with what you need to know ahead of kick-off between the Orange…
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Has Doug Marrone Finally Found a Home with the Jaguars?
The way it ended in Syracuse was uncomfortable. The way it ended in Buffalo was unbelieveable. And through all the tumult, a once popular Orange coach became a pariah in upstate New York. He took a flaming pile of trash that was left behind by Groobers, and turned it into a winner, one that went…
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Should Syracuse Be Double-Digit Favorites Over CMU?
There was renewed optimism in Syracuse after the opening night blowout over Central Connecticut State. The Orange seemed to move the ball at will, and hung a 50-burger at the Dome. However, after a dreadful loss to Middle Tennessee State last weekend, the question is should SU actually be huge favorites in this game? On…
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Orange snags commitment from elite Class of 2019 guard Brycen Goodine
While the 2018 recruiting cycle for the SU basketball team is still very much in play on a number of different fronts, it‚Äôs never too early to start looking ahead to the Class of 2019. While only a few offers have been extended, the Orange already has a commitment from one of the class‚Äôs top…
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The Numbers Behind Syracuse’s Loss to Middle Tennessee State
We all know that Syracuse struggled in a game that they should have won Saturday against Middle Tennessee State. However, the concern may be beyond the fact the Orange lost a very winnable game and face an even steeper climb to the coveted .500 mark. The supposed high-powered offense looked much closer to lackluster than…
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Three Things Eric Dungey Needs To Do Against Central Michigan
Eric Dungey and Central Michigan don‚Äôt have a good track record. Of all the times we‚Äôve seen Dungey go down, this was arguably the scariest. Just take a look for yourself. Regardless, Syracuse still won the game and in fact, Dungey threw a touchdown on that very play. However, the junior may still feel the…
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Let’s move on: What will Central Michigan bring to the Dome?
This was not the plan for the 2017 SU football team. The plan was to start the season 3-1 with three easy wins to start the season and a voluntary pummeling from LSU in Week 4. Then, the Orange would hope to scrape together three wins in the ACC to make its first bowl game…
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Four-star guard Jalen Carey schedules home visit with Syracuse this week
It‚Äôs been well-documented that the Syracuse basketball recruiting class of 2018 is shaping up to be something special. Darius Bazley is quickly becoming one of the most highly-rated prospects in his class. Meanwhile, late last week, Jim Boeheim‚Äôs son, Buddy, committed to play for his dad beginning in 2018. Now, the Orange may just be…
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Why SU football’s offense struggled against MTSU
Going into Saturday afternoon, many thought Syracuse‚Äôs game against Middle Tennessee State would come down to how SU‚Äôs fragile secondary would hold up without starting safety Antwan Cordy. Hardly anyone was worried about the Orange offense, which had scored a whopping 111 points in its previous two games. However, the Syracuse defense stepped up on…
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Five Takeaways From Syracuse’s Loss To MTSU
Through just two weeks, Orange nation finds itself in panic mode after a disappointing loss to Middle Tennessee State. The game played out like an offensive struggle for the majority, despite the fact that 53 points were put up on the scoreboard, many expected upwards of 80 combined points. While the result wasn‚Äôt what Syracuse…
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Fizz Radio: Middle Tennessee State at Syracuse Football Round Table Discussion
In this edition of Fizz Radio, David Edelstein, JD Raucci and Tim Leonard have a lot to talk about after Syracuse falls to Middle Tennessee State 30-23. The three discuss the emotions of the game, how Scott Shafer impacted the game in multiple ways, why Syracuse failed to execute, how the MTSU defense shut down…
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“Emotional Roller Coaster” Too Much for Syracuse Football in Loss to Middle Tennessee
It is the first time the Orange and the Blue Raiders have ever meet, and it was a closer game than many thought it would be. And, according to Dino Babers and some players, the 30-23 loss was a more emotional game than the Orange was prepared for. Scott Shafer was a Distraction to SU…
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5 games to circle on the SU Basketball calendar
5: vs Virginia on Saturday, Feb. 3: Our lists begins with a Tony Bennett-Jim Boeheim showdown in the Carrier Dome. Last year, on an eerily similar date Syracuse got the last laugh and kinda, sorta gave Jim Boeheim his 1,000th win. And before that Malachi Richardson and Boeheim‚Äôs beautifully timed press carried the Orange past…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and MTSU
Logan Grossman: Syracuse 34 Middle Tennessee State 21 The Orange simply cannot afford to lose this game, especially given the schedule that lies ahead, beginning in two weeks with a trip to Death Valley. MTSU is similar to Syracuse in that its defense is its clear weakness. The difference is Syracuse is a weak Power…
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All In the Family: Buddy Boeheim Officially Commits to Syracuse
Buddy Boeheim officially commits to Syracuse and will not take up a scholarship.
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Four former Syracuse basketball products sign professional contracts
Let‚Äôs be honest. It‚Äôs not easy to become a professional basketball player. Then, once you‚Äôve reached the proverbial mountaintop, it‚Äôs even harder to stay there. Syracuse has had its fair share of successful alum head to the professional ranks, and while guys like Carmelo Anthony and Dion Waiters are sustaining successful careers in the NBA,…
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What Syracuse Fans Should Know Ahead of the ACC Basketball Schedule Release
The complete ACC schedule is set to be released Thursday but we already know who Syracuse will play and where.
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How was Scott Shafer faring through a year (plus one week) as SU head coach?
When Scott Shafer left the Carrier at the end of the 2015 season, it was on the shoulders of his players after after a win over Boston College. Less than two years later, he’ll return to the Dome Saturday to face his old team as a member of the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders. The…
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Dino Babers Talks Antwan Cordy, Rex Culpepper, and Swag
Syracuse head football coach Dino Babers spoke with the media on the weekly ACC teleconference Wednesday morning. Naturally, one of the first questions focused on free safety Antwan Cordy, who went down with a lower-leg injury in the Orange‚Äôs 50-7 win over Central Connecticut State. ‚ÄúI‚Äôm not gonna talk about who‚Äôs been at practice,‚Äù said…
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Former SU Football Head Coach Scott Shafer Returns to Syracuse
The last time we saw Scott Shafer, Syracuse football players carried him off the Carrier Dome field in celebration. The Orange had just secured a thrilling final-second victory over Boston College to end the 2015 season. The end of that game would also wind up being the end of Shafer‚Äôs SU career. Shafer‚Äôs career at…
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Getting To Know Syracuse’s Next Opponent: Middle Tennessee State
After a stellar week one performance, the Orange elevates its competition to the FBS level this week against Middle Tennessee State, AKA the school you never knew existed until SU‚Äôs 2016 Final Four run. While there is a lack of familiarity with the school, there is one known for Syracuse fans. The Blue Raiders defense…
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Two 2018 guards who could fix SU’s point guard problem
SU‚Äôs projected 2018 roster is loaded with athletic wings like Matt Moyer, 2018 commit Darius Bazley and 2017 signee Oshae Brissett. However, the future of the always valuable point guard position is rather bleak. Frank Howard and incoming 2017 guard Howard Washington is all Syracuse has in terms of floor generals for 2018. While both…
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How the Antwan Cordy injury could affect SU football
After an injury-laden season in 2016, Dino Babers said that his top priority for the 2017 opener versus Central Connecticut State was to stay healthy. To put it lightly, the head man did not get his wish on Friday night. Early in the first quarter, safety Antwan Cordy went down with an apparent lower-leg injury…
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Fizz Radio: Central Connecticut State at Syracuse Football Round Table Discussion
David Edelstein, JD Raucci and Tim Leonard discuss Friday’s 50-7 Syracuse football 2017 week 1 victory over Central Connecticut State. The team goes into detail about pregame thoughts, Eric Dungey’s performance (and yet another theatrical flip), Dino Babers on the SU run game, Rex Culpepper getting the call off the sideline, the biggest plays of…
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3 Takeaways from SU’s easy week one win
Antwan Cordy got hurt again and SU‚Äôs secondary might be in trouble again Every Syracuse fan experienced some devastating d√©j√† vu on Friday night when FS Antwan Cordy went down with an apparent lower-leg injury early in the first quarter. The news then went from bad to worse in the second quarter when Cordy was…
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Syracuse Football Dominates Central Connecticut State
Syracuse football is undefeated. Yeah, it‚Äôs only 1-0. And, no matter how much the SU coaching staff might have talked this game up as some good ‚Äòole competitive play, truly we knew this was basically the Orange‚Äôs preseason game. Syracuse destroyed defeated Central Connecticut State 50-7. The only blemish of the night came when the…
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2017 Syracuse Football Crystal Ball Predictions
The Orange is on the heels of a 4-8 season, which three of our writers correctly predicted last year. This season, there was little parity on The Fizz staff with how 2017 will shape up. Logan Grossman: 4-8 Prediction: More of the same. This time it may not necessarily be Syracuse‚Äôs fault. The Orange very…
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Syracuse Football Opponent Profile: Central Connecticut State University
Previewing Syracuse’s FCS opponent to open the new football season.
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Syracuse basketball offers three elite prospects with ties to program
After a disappointing 2017 recruiting cycle (zero top 100 recruits), Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball has seemingly found a way to turn things around for the class of 2018. With already committed players shooting up recruiting boards and other highly-touted prospects considering SU for next season, there‚Äôs a lot of reason to be excited for the future…
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Dino Babers Faces his Toughest Challenge Yet with Syracuse Football
Let the music play, get the fog machine ready and prepare to blow the horn in the Carrier Dome! Tomorrow is opening day for Syracuse football 2017. And while there is a lot of excitement and anticipation in the air for a Syracuse team that looks to build on its new ‚ÄúOrange is the new…
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2017 Syracuse Target Sidney Wilson Decommits From St. Johns
Syracuse‚Äôs recent track record with St. Johns hasn‚Äôt bode well. The Orange has lost to the lowly Red Storm in its last three meetings. Aside from that, the former Big East foe beat out SU for top 60 recruit Sidney Wilson. However, the Bronx native announced yesterday that he is transferring from St. Johns. This…
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Syracuse Commit Darius Bazley Continues to Climb the Rankings
Syracuse commit Darius Bazley has cracked the top 10 in ESPN’s latest rankings.
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Five-Star 2018 SF Louis King Includes Syracuse in Top Eight
For Syracuse basketball, the upcoming season has ‚Äústruggle‚Äù written all over it ‚Äî especially after Taurean Thompson‚Äôs departure left the 2017-18 Orange with just one returning player who averaged at least five points per game last season. But while the present outlook appears bleak, the future grows brighter by the day. Louis King, a blue-chip…
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Taurean Thompson Withdraws from Syracuse University
Before Monday‚Äôs bombshell, the cupboard for the Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball team was already pretty barren heading into 2017. Now, the outlook is even bleaker. Forward Taurean Thompson has withdrawn from school, according to Donna Ditota of Syracuse.com. Classes at SU started Monday, and Thompson is reportedly not on campus. “We have been informed that Taurean…
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