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Syracuse Basketball Needs Joe Girard
Syracuse basketball needs Joe Girard back. Now, that obviously can’t happen. However the Orange would be a much better team if he was still on it. Many SU fans wanted Girard off the team. While in hindsight, that seems less understandable, there were some decent reasons at the time. His three-point percentage had dipped in…
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How Should Joe Girard Be Welcomed Back?
Joe Girard’s time playing for Syracuse was nothing short of fascinating, not necessarily for the right reasons. The guard’s performance in the Empire Classic last November sums that up perfectly. In the first game against Richmond, Girard lit the world on fire with a career-high 31 points, as good as single-handedly carrying the Orange to…
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He Was Overhated, But Joe Girard Just Never Fit In
When Joe Girard went on that run of 10 straight games scoring at least 15 points through December and the beginning of January, it was hard to not be happy for him. Alas, the Glens Falls native still drew the malign of many Orange fans throughout his SU career. Let’s put an end to that…
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How Will Joe Girard be Remembered?
Joe Girard’s Syracuse’s career can, and is, looked at through many different lenses. Some will remember his inconsistencies and the lack of team success with him as a starter. Others will see him as a local kid who made the most out of a limited physical stature and became a good ACC player. The former…
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What Happens If Judah Mintz Stays or Leaves?
The offseason has nearly trumped the end of season storylines that continue to surface for ‘Cuse men’s hoops. A four-game losing stretch, plus an early exit in the ACC tournament didn’t make as many headlines as Jim Boehiem’s retirement, Adrian Autry’s promotion, JJ Starling transferring to the Orange and Symir Torrence entering the transfer portal.…
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Fizz Five 2/20: Duke Recap, SU’s Bleak Tournament Chances, and Clemson Preview
Carter Bainbridge and Cameron Ezeir are back on Fizz Five to recap Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s 77-55 loss to Duke. Plus, the two break down SU’s chances of making the tournament and the Orange’s chances of downing the Clemson Tigers Wednesday.
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Outlasts Florida State, 76-67
The Fizz’s Carter Bainbridge breaks down SU’s 76-67 win over Florida State.
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Syracuse Stays Afloat With 76-67 Win Over Florida State
Syracuse men’s basketball (15-10, 8-6 ACC) doesn’t yet know if its season will end in the ACC Tournament, but it remains in play for a potential postseason following a must-have 76-67 victory over Florida State (8-17, 6-8 ACC). Following a theme present throughout the year, the Orange made life more difficult for themselves with an…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Can’t Steal One Against No. 6 Virginia, Falls 67-62
It happened again. For the second time in a week, Syracuse had one of the premiere programs in the ACC in its own building with a chance to win and could not close it out. This time, it was against Virginia, the No. 6 team in the country. What would have been a statement win…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Stings Georgia Tech 80-63
Syracuse took down Georgia Tech 80-63 to move to 6-3 in ACC play. The Yellow Jackets certainly aren’t among the ACC’s elite, having only one win in the conference. It’s a game the Orange should have won and did so rather convincingly. Let’s hand out some grades: Joe Girard A Girard was the only Syracuse…
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Syracuse Stifles Virginia Tech in Bounce-Back Win, 82-72
Following a disappointing defeat in Charlottesville, Syracuse (11-6, 4-2 ACC) returned to the JMA Wireless Dome in need of a feel-good win. The Orange got just that and then some in a sound 82-72 victory over Virginia Tech (11-6, 1-5 ACC). Syracuse combined efficient shooting, strong defense, and got hefty contributions from its freshmen to…
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Fizz Five 1/6: Louisville Recap, Joe Girard’s Hot Streak, and the Best Team in the ACC
Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin join forces to talk about what has been a wild stretch in the SU hoops landscape. 1. Louisville Recap: (1:13-15:02)2. Virginia Preview: (15:02-23:14)3. Do We Owe Joe Girard An Apology?: (23:14-28:04)4. Who is the best team in the ACC?: (28:04-36:06)5. Women’s Hoops Update: (36:06-Close)
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Joe Girard Deserves an Apology
Since Joe Girard stepped on campus, the guard has been inconsistent. A great game, followed by one where he was a liability. A stretch where he looked like an all-ACC player, followed by one where he couldn’t hit a shot. This led to plenty of criticism. Some of it was warranted, specifically about his decision…
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Syracuse Basketball Report Cards: Pre-Christmas Edition
Do you remember our ‘Cuse basketball report cards from last month? Well it’s time to update them right before Syracuse’s final lengthy break of the season. With only two ACC games in SU’s back pocket, take these grades with a slight grain of salt, considering a vast majority of the Orange’s opponents were the likes…
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Syracuse Blitz Cornell 78-63 For Fifth Straight Win
Syracuse looked dead in the water against non-conference opponents to start the season, but after a dominant second half, the Orange conquered the Cornell Big Red 78-63 for their fifth consecutive win. That includes an impressive 42-0 record over Cornell under the direction of Jim Boeheim. The early portion of the game was an eyesore…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Thrashes Oakland, 95-66
Cameron Ezeir and Ethan Frank break down Syracuse’s smackdown of Oakland. The two tackle SU’s 18-0 run to end the half, Chris Bell’s short leash, plus Jesse Edwards and Joe Girard’s big days.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Survives Notre Dame 62-61
Wow. Syracuse traveled into South Bend after getting embarrassed by No. 16 Illinois on Tuesday, but you couldn’t have predicted the chaos that would ensue. The Orange survived every shot Notre Dame fired en route to a one-point win. It was a breath of fresh air to see a Quad 1 victory after Jim Boeheim’s…
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Burnt Orange: SU Hoops Embarrassed In Illinois, 73-44
Two orange ships heading in different directions passed one another in Champaign, Illinois tonight. One of them is staying a steady course towards Tournament Island, while the other capsized last March and is already taking on water on its subsequent journey. The prognosis for the latter vessel – Syracuse (3-4, 0-0 ACC), captained by Jim…
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What Needs to Change From Bryant to Illinois?
Syracuse Basketball is in the midst of an unfamiliar stretch. After SU’s 73-72 loss to Bryant, the Orange could drop their third consecutive non-conference game for just the second time under the tutelage of Jim Boeheim. That’s quite the change from a perennial top ten team of a decade ago. But to avoid that disappointing…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Bryant 73, Syracuse 72
When Syracuse fans look back on the Bryant game, a 73-72 loss in the Dome, in three months, they might remember it at the “slap game,” or the “Mintz Fight.” All that aside, it’s SU’s second mid-major loss in three weeks. Joe Girard was a ghost Saturday, Justin Taylor and Chris Bell stepped up to…
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What Syracuse Fans Should/Should not be Thankful for
There’s a lot going on with Syracuse basketball right now. The Orange just returned home after a couple of grueling days in Brooklyn at the Empire Classic. Next week presents a tough two-game road trip to the midwest to take on a ranked Illinois squad and the group’s first ACC game of the season against…
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Syracuse Basketball Breakdown: Judah Mintz
It’s clear that one freshman stands above the other five first-year Orange. Through five games, Judah Mintz is second on the team in minutes, field goals made, free throw makes and attempts, as well as steals. He leads Syracuse in points, assists, and field goals made. This is all the more impressive with seniors Joe…
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Syracuse Basketball Players: Report Cards Through the First Three Games
Syracuse basketball has already exposed its fans to a loss and quite the rollercoaster of a mid-major slate through the first three games. Now it might only be the start of the year, but with seven new additions, let’s take a look at how each SU player clocks in entering the Empire Classic at the…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Bounces Back Against Northeastern
It was one they had to have, and they had it. Syracuse rebounded (pun intended) from an embarrassing loss to Colgate with a convincing 76-48 win over Northeastern Saturday night inside the JMA Wireless Dome. The offense had far more cohesion, the defensive closeouts were much improved, it was a very encouraging game. That said,…
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Colgate Stuns Syracuse Again, 80-68: Fizz Takeaways and Instant Reaction
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, and you’re still more trustworthy than Syracuse men’s basketball. That’s the likely sentiment shared by the roughly 18,000 fans who booed SU off the floor inside the JMA Wireless Dome after a second beating at the hands of Colgate in as many games. SU went 54…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Bursts Out of the Gate Hot Against Lehigh
Was it worth the wait? Syracuse opened Jim Boeheim’s 47th season on the hill in style, taking down Lehigh 90-72. The Orange shocked us all and came out in a man-to-man defense. How about that? It is only one game, but there is plenty to dissect from this contest. With that, let’s dive into the…
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Way-Too-Early Syracuse Basketball Player Previews: Judah Mintz
With November right around the corner, it’s time to preview the crew looking to resurrect Syracuse basketball from an abysmal 16-17 season last year. What better than doing it one-by-one and starting with the possible “1” guard to lead this team on the offensive side of the ball. Welcome to the Judah Mintz era in…
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Who’s Under More Pressure to Have a Successful Season, Football or Basketball?
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The Syracuse Crystal (Basket)Ball: Symir Torrence
Although this series had taken a brief hiatus following the possible fortunes of Joe Girard and Jesse Edwards, it‚Äôs back to highlight the pieces who will either bring Syracuse back to its glory days or prove that the regular season continues to be a stalling period for SU. Let‚Äôs start with a player who might…
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College Hoops Outlet Projects SU’s Starting Five, Predicts A Middling Squad
The calendar has officially flipped over to August, and that means a few things for Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball. The first is that we‚Äôre way past the threshold for any kind of recruiting splashes akin to last year‚Äôs Class of ‚Äò22 bonanza. Another is that we‚Äôre that much closer from the Orange retaking the court –…
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The Syracuse Crystal (Basket)Ball: Joe Girard
Welcome to a new series on Orange Fizz where we break down expectations and reality for the upcoming 2022-2023 campaign for Syracuse Men’s Basketball. With any good team, or team in general, its identity starts at the top (whether it be a leading scorer or an elder statesman). That’s exactly where we will start, with…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls Apart In Regular Season Finale
There is no other way this season should have ended than what happened in the Dome on Saturday. Syracuse led by eleven over Miami at halftime. In the second half, that got extended to an 18 point advantage. Then, the Orange did what they do best and fall apart, losing 75-72 to the Hurricanes. With…
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Is Jim Boeheim Using Jesse Edwards For Cover?
Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball‚Äôs 2021-22 season is almost mercifully over. Last night, Jim Boeheim‚Äôs squad nearly escaped the Dean Smith Center with a rare win, but lost 88-79 to UNC in overtime. The defeat all but certainly means Syracuse will miss postseason play, barring a spectacular and deep ACC Tournament run. If that were to occur,…
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What Does Syracuse Have to Play For?
Regardless of what this team does in the remaining five regular season games, they probably won’t make the NCAA Tournament, they might not make the NIT, and in all likelihood won’t go far in the ACC Tournament either. But, that doesn’t mean that this is a completely lost season. It doesn’t mean there’s no longer…
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