Tag: march madness
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LESSON PLAN: What Can Syracuse Learn From Its Previous Matchup Against Duke?
When you look at a 60-44 score in a box score, it seems pretty lopsided. That was the final of Syracuse and Duke‚Äôs first matchup. But the game actually was not a total wash when you dive deeper into the game. There is actually some good that can come from this game to encourage Orange…
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FizzCast 3/19: Jim Boeheim Is A Genius and How Is Syracuse Still Dancing?
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard recap the Orange’s miracle stretch in Detroit, why Oshae Brissett is this year’s Malachanidate, is this Jim Boeheim’s best coaching job and how can Syracuse hang with Duke.
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Why this is Jim Boeheim’s best coaching job ever
In his 42nd season at the helm of the Syracuse basketball program, Jim Boeheim has somehow led his team to the Sweet Sixteen after an astonishing win over Michigan State on Sunday afternoon. Pretty much nobody, including us here at the Fizz, saw this coming. For all intents and purposes, the Spartans should have smacked…
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SPARTY POOPERS: #11 Syracuse Upsets #3 Michigan State, Advances To Sweet 16
Midnight came. Georgetown still sucked. But Syracuse‚Äôs improbable run in the NCAA Tournament did not end. SU topped Michigan State 55-53 in the second round. It wasn’t pretty. Just check every national writer’s Twitter account. But that’s 2017-18 Syracuse basketball for you. But that’s just how they like it. Tyus Battle hit a huge jumper…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s Round of 32 Matchup With Michigan State
Most of us didn’t think this article would ever come. But here we are. Syracuse takes on Michigan State today at 2:40 PM. And there isn’t a lot of confidence from our staff going into this one. Logan Grossman: Michigan State 74, Syracuse 59 It has been a fun run for the Orange but it…
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YOUTH RULES: #11 Syracuse Outlasts, Upsets #6 TCU
In a season with so many offensive hardships, Syracuse found its One Shining Marek. Forward Marek Dolezaj came out of nowhere with his best offensive outburst in a 57-52 win over TCU in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament. Dolezaj finished the game with 17 points, despite fouling out with 6:11 remaining in the…
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FizzCast 3/15: Did Oshae Brissett Play Himself Into The Draft & The Jamie Dixon-TCU Dilemma
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down the Orange’s First Four win, is Oshae Brissett heading to the NBA after his latest performance and why is TCU’s Jamie Dixon so successful against Syracuse.
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s First Round Matchup Against TCU
Most of the staff correctly picked Syracuse’s opening round win against Arizona State, but it’s not as split this time around. For a preview in podcast form, listen here. Tyler Aki: TCU 71, Syracuse 67 Just when Jim Boeheim though he was out of his nightmares, there he is. Jamie Dixon returns to haunt the…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse’s First Four Matchup Against Arizona State
Well, here we are. Syracuse was literally the last team into the tournament on the heels of last year’s NIT disappointment. Only one of our writers predicted the Orange would come close to 20 wins (hat tip to you, Jonathon). Now, Syracuse gets a First Four matchup against fellow 11 seed Arizona State. You can…
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Previewing SU’s Matchup with Arizona State
For the first time since April of 2016, the Orange is back in the NCAA Tournament. SU isn’t the most talented team, but it has a real shot at winning a couple of games this weekend. The team’s first chance comes on Wednesday in the final of the tournaments First Four games. Here’s what you…
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FizzCast 3/12: Breaking Down Syracuse’s Bid Into The Tourney And SU’s Chances Against ASU
Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard break down how Syracuse got into the tournament, why Doug Gottlieb needs to back off and preview Arizona State in a special NCAA Tournament FizzCast.
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Scouting the Sun Devils: Three things that give Arizona State an advantage over SU
Against what seemed like nearly insurmountable odds, SU somehow found itself as one of the last teams in the NCAA Tournament when Selection Sunday wrapped up. Actually, Syracuse wasn‚Äôt one of the last teams in the tournament, it was the VERY last team into the field of 68 and as a result, the Orange has…
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Previewing Syracuse’s Path In The ACC Tournament
Well, they‚Äôve done it again. The Orange has revived it season as it has done so often this year with yet another unlikely win. After picking up its first win against a ranked opponent, SU heads to the ACC Tournament as the 11 seed. With that, Syracuse gets its third matchup of the season against…
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In or Out? Where Do Bracketologists Have Syracuse For The NCAA Tournament?
Oh boy, here we go again. It‚Äôs not even February yet, but the bracket minds are already punching away and lining up this March‚Äôs field of 68. And just like the past couple of years, Syracuse is right in the thick of the controversy. With a 15-6 record, including a 4-4 mark in ACC play,…
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Is Syracuse Inside or Outside the Bubble?
For the third straight year, Syracuse basketball fans will likely find themselves sweating it out on Selection Sunday. As of right now, Joe Lunardi has Syracuse in a play in game as an 11 seed in his latest bracketology despite a less-than-stellar start to conference play. However, then again Lunardi has misfired on picking the…
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How Much Is Syracuse Sweating Today?
About a year ago today, the Orange was huddled at the Melo Center feeling anxious about whether Greg Gumbel would call its name into the field of 68. However, after countless hours of nail biting and a leaked bracket, Syracuse booked its flight to St. Louis for the start of one of the most improbable…
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What is Syracuse’s Path to the NCAA Tournament?
The Orange‚Äôs thriller over Clemson was vital. So much so¬†that it elevated Syracuse into fourth place in the ACC standings, meaning if the season ended today, SU would get a double bye in the conference tournament. Along with that, the Orange sits just half a game back of second place, and holds the tiebreaker over…
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Syracuse Faces a Different Animal In North Carolina
Syracuse faces a new challenge in the Final Four.
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Keys to Syracuse’s First Round Game Against Dayton
Syracuse opens up its NCAA tournament on Friday against Dayton.
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Syracuse Likely Out of NCAA Tournament Contention After Heartbreaking Loss to Pitt
Syracuse fell to Pitt 72-71 and likely crashed out of NCAA tournament contention.
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After Tough Road Loss, Syracuse Faces a “Win and You’re In Game”
Syracuse can lock up a tournament bid with a win Saturday.
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Bracketology Update: Where the “Experts” Put Syracuse
Syracuse is coming closer to cementing itself as a tournament team.
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ESPN Doesn‚Äôt Think Highly of Next Year’s Syracuse Hoops Roster
ESPN doesn’t think that the Orange can make noise in March next season. Do you?
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Worrying About Missing the Final Four? Fear Not, Slingbox is Here
Here’s how not to miss a second of action.
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Live Streaming of the Sweet 16! The Fizz is Sponsored by Slingbox in March
Getting the games delivered right to the laptop all weekend.
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Syracuse Building Would-Be Tournament Resume
Wins over highly-ranked opponents building case for post-season ban being enough punishment.
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Syracuse Hoops Is Undefeated & Ranked #4: What Have We Learned?
Here’s what we’ve learned from SU’s hot start.
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What Investigation? Fizz 5: Triche, MCW, & Defense Help Syracuse Bag the Grizzlies
The Orange played like it had not a care in the world as it took down Montana easily.
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Crazy Thought: Could Senior Night Be Syracuse’s Last Win of the Season?
It’s not inconceivable considering how the rest of the schedule will matchup in March.
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Grading the Orange: The Fizz’s Mid-Semester Marks for Syracuse Hoops
We hand out our marks to each member of the team, looking ahead to March.
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Final Four or Bust: 30-1, Undefeated at the Dome, Another Impressive Victory
Is anything less than a trip to New Orleans a failure for SU?
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Who Can Stop the Orange? Syracuse’s 5 Worst March Matchups
The Huskies didn’t put up much resistance to the Orange. But these 5 teams most certainly would.
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Xavier Stands in the Way of Syracuse’s Deep Run & New Jersey Magic
Could the Musketeers be the difference in SU doing damage in the tourney?
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Jay Bilas’ Plan for No Auto-Bids Would Ruin the Tourney
The beauty of March is the little guy fighting against the giants of college hoops.
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