Tag: NCAA tournament
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Fizz in Indy: Day 11 “It’s Time”
Well, here we are again. Syracuse plays in its third NCAA tournament game of the year. Tonight it‚Äôs Houston in the Sweet 16. Can the Orange take down the 2-seed or will the Cougars send Coach Boeheim‚Äôs squad back to reality? We‚Äôll find out tonight at 9:55 EST inside Hinkle Fieldhouse.¬† Yesterday, Gill Gross and…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 10 “Can They Do It Again?”
Gill Gross and I just recorded our Houston preview. There‚Äôs plenty to talk about within this matchup, we covered it all in our latest FizzCast. Find out which team we think will be headed to the Elite 8: Well, the day is almost here. The Orange take on the Cougars at 9:55 PM EST at…
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FizzCast: Full Syracuse-Houston Preview
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross preview Syracuse’s matchup with Houston. We’ll have you covered throughout the game on Twitter.
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Three Hot Takes for Syracuse-Houston in Sweet 16
Eleven-seeded Syracuse meets 2-seed Houston this weekend in the Midwest region semi-final. That‚Äôs a fancy way of saying the Sweet 16. The Orange appear in the second weekend as a double digit seed for the third time in the last six years. Crazy how this was a Syracuse team that barely even made the NCAA…
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Fizz Radio 3/27: Syracuse’s Tourney Run, Houston Preview, and the Big Dance
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how Syracuse made it to the Sweet Sixteen, give the scouting report on Houston, and take a broader look at the bracket. Oh, and of course, get to Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 9 “An Improbable Run”
We‚Äôre getting closer and closer to the big day. As we do so more questions and more information swirls regarding Syracuse‚Äôs matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16 I once again sat down with my good friend Gill Gross to talk Syracuse basketball today. Make sure to listen to our latest FizzCast. We talked about…
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FizzCast: How Does this Run Compare? Do the Orange Have What it Takes?
Gill Gross and Matt Bonaparte sit down to talk past Syracuse NCAA tournament runs as well as preview thew Orange for their upcoming matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16.
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Alright, is Buddy Boeheim Really This Good?
Buddy Boeheim is making the country pay attention to Syracuse basketball right now. It’s not just that he led the Orange to the Sweet 16. It’s more than that. Boeheim’s recent excellence, his relationship with his father, and his newfound swagger makes Syracuse basketball cool again. While the fans and the program reap the benefits…
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Did the ACC Fail on College Basketball’s Biggest Stage?
Make sure to check out Fizz in Indy, our on-site coverage of the 2021 NCAA Tournament! A week ago, the Fizz set out to give you, the reader, some last minute bracket advice. We covered the six other ACC teams in the tournament, and guessed analytically predicted to where each of them would fall out…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 8 “The Turning Point”
With a few more days until March madness kicks back up, we‚Äôve got plenty of time to preview Syracuse‚Äôs matchup with Houston, and really detail the Cougars. I started to do so while talking with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle, take a listen: What a season it‚Äôs been for the Orange. There were points…
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FizzCast: Interview with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle
Matt Bonaparte sat down with Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle to detail this Cougars team. They talk coaching, personnel, and play style.
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Fizz in Indy: Day 7 “#FizzInIndy”
We‚Äôre just four days away from the Sweet 16. SU takes on Houston this Saturday for a chance to play in the Elite 8. Gill Gross and I will have coverage for you all week, make sure to listen to the podcast week recorded this afternoon: We‚Äôve officially hit the lull in March Madness. No…
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FizzCast: The Sweet 16 is Set!
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross discuss the big surprises and breakout teams of the Sweet 16, as well as a look at their brackets and the ACC.
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How Successful Has SU Been in the Sweet 16?
Well Syracuse did it‚Ķ again! The Orange pulled two upsets over 6-seed San Diego State and 3-seed West Virginia over the weekend. This is the third time in the last six seasons that SU has made it to the Sweet Sixteen as a double digit seed. So now that Syracuse is there, can they keep…
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“Biggest Thing is Teams Have’t Seen an Effective Zone Like That:” ex-Big East Coach
This week we’ve discussed the theories surrounding the new Syracuse basketball brand. Instead of early tourney flameouts and crushing losses, SU is now known for wrecking brackets. For the third time in five seasons Syracuse has risen from the dead to make an inspired run to the Sweet 16. What’s the biggest reason? Pete Gillen…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 6 “Did that Actually Happen?”
Did that really happen? Did Syracuse really beat West Virginia or was it all a dream? I still can‚Äôt believe they beat San Diego State. Gill gross and I talked this afternoon about how Syracuse keeps on pulling upsets in March, make sure to give that a listen: Rest-assured going forward, do not, and I…
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FizzCast: How Does Syracuse Keep Doing This?
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross discuss a few different theories as to how Syracuse continues to pull upsets in March.
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Is Buddy Boeheim the Hottest Player in the NCAA Tournament Right Now?
Photo Courtesy of SU Athletics
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FizzCast: How Syracuse Shocked West Virginia, Houston Awaits
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross breakdown Syracuse’s round of 32 win over West Virginia. SU takes on Houston this weekend in the Sweet 16. https://soundcloud.com/fizzradio/fizzcast-syracuse-took-down-west-virginia-in-the-round-of-32
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Fizz in Indy: Day 5 “Biggest Challenge Yet”
Today‚Äôs the day! 11th seeded Syracuse takes on 3rd seeded West Virginia inside Bankers Life Fieldhouse at 5:15 PM. Definitely an exciting contest with plenty to look out for in terms of storylines for the Orange. First, let‚Äôs address the elephant in the room; Will Buddy Boeheim continues on his quest to be the hottest…
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Should Syracuse fear the Mountaineers?
Syracuse needed to handle two standouts in the round of 64. Those were Mountain West Player of the Year Matt Mitchell and guard Jordan Schakel, who shot a conference best 47% from three in the regular season. The two led San Diego State in scoring in 21 of its 27 games. The Orange were able…
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Who Must Syracuse Stop to Beat West Virginia?
Make sure to check out the Fizz in Indy for on-site tournament coverage! After obliterating San Diego State, Syracuse is onto the Round of 32, where Jim Boeheim and company face West Virginia. The 3-seed Mountaineers cruised past 14-seed Morehead State in the second round of the tourney. The Fizz has already taken an analytically-based…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 4 “Calm Before the Storm”
What a win last night for Syracuse, the Orange survive and advance to play West Virginia tomorrow night at 5:15 inside Banker‚Äôs Life Fieldhouse. I‚Äôll be there providing coverage throughout on Twitter, a post-game reaction, and FizzCast with Gill Gross. Gill and I also recorded a WVU purview Fizz Cast earlier today, make sure to…
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FizzCast: Syracuse-West Virginia Preview from Indy
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross give you their thoughts on Syracuse’s matchup with West Virginia. Who should you look out for? How do the Orange take down the Mountaineers? Will Buddy cool off? SU takes on WVU at 5:15 inside Banker’s Life Fieldhouse tomorrow. Make sure to check out Matt’s daily, “Fizz in Indy” posts.…
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By the Numbers: West Virginia Deep Dive for the Round of 32
Syracuse looked dominant in last night‚Äôs first round matchup vs 6-seeded San Diego State. The Orange shot the lights out of the basketball en route to a 78-62 win in Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Orange advance to play old Big East foe, 3-seeded West Virginia in the round of 32 on Sunday afternoon. The Mountaineers emerged…
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FizzCast: Syracuse Crushes San Diego State, How Far Can SU Go?
Matt Bonaparte and Gill Gross discuss the major topics of Syracuse’s big win over San Diego State in the Round of 64 of the NCAA tournament.
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Fizz in Indy: Day 3 “Today’s the Day”
The first day of March madness has not been disappointing. We‚Äôve seen upsets, close games, bad calls, and everything else you should expect when this time of year rolls around. Syracuse tips-off against San Diego State tonight at 9:40 inside Hinkle Fieldhouse: Make sure you listen to the latest FizzCast to get up to speed…
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Syracuse/San Diego State Guide: Everything You Need To Know
As the hours tick down to Syracuse’s matchup against San Diego State, The Fizz has been tracking it all from both in Indianapolis and our offices in New York. Here’s our favorite pieces from the NCAA Tournament week: Our own Matt Bonaparte is in Indy, here’s the images: For fans of the old Big East,…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 2 “Get Hyped”
Day 2 here in Indianapolis was exciting.¬† I headed over to the Artsgarden in downtown Indianapolis to pick up my credential for tomorrow night‚Äôs game. At the Artsgarden there‚Äôs a space for media members to work. They offer free WiFi, snacks, and things of the like: Aside from just my credential, the wonderful staff working…
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FizzCast: Syracuse/San Diego State Preview
John Eads and Ian Unsworth preview the Round of 64 matchup between 6-seed San Diego State and 11-seed Syracuse from all angles. Make sure to check out the Fizz’s on-site coverage of March Madness!
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Fizz in Indy: Day 1 “First Impressions”
After 10 hours and 4 states, I‚Äôm finally here; in Indianapolis for the NCAA tournament (I‚Äôll never get used to saying that). Gill Gross and I just recorded our Day 1 Fizz Cast so make sure to go give that a listen, we broke down the vibe of the city, the situation the Orange are…
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FizzCast: Fizz in Indy, Sights and Sounds
Gill Gross and Matt Bonaparte talk all things NCAA tournament, as Matt has just arrived in Indianapolis. What’s the vibe in the capital city? What’s the venue like? How excited should SU fans be? Gill and Matt discuss it all:
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