Tag: North Carolina
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Fizz Report Cards: Syracuse Boat Raced by North Carolina, 40-7
That was about as hard a football game to watch as you’ll find. Syracuse gets curb stomped by North Carolina in a game that never really was one. We knew last week’s matchup with Clemson, today against UNC and next week’s trip to Florida State would be a gauntlet, but you at least hoped the…
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Drake Maye Will Be Syracuse’s Toughest Defensive Test Yet
After Syracuse’s 31-14 loss to Clemson, where the Orange gave up the most points it has all season, it would be logical to look at the defense and see that they gave up their most points in a game this season by a considerable margin and they were at fault. But, that is not the…
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Must See ACC Games to Watch Week One
It’s nearly August, and that means college football season is rapidly approaching. So, we at The Fizz have decided a worthwhile exercise would be to detail some of the big games around the ACC during the season’s opening week, now that matchups, kickoff times, and TV networks have been announced. Louisville – Georgia Tech |…
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Fizz Report Card: North Carolina Escapes Syracuse 72-68
Syracuse had so many chances to snag a big-time win over the preseason top-ranked team in the country. After being down double-digits in the second half, SU scratched and clawed its way back into the game. Every single UNC run was answered by an Orange pushback. But the ‘Cuse would again falter in crunch time.…
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What are the Chances Elliot Cadeau Commits to Syracuse?
About a month ago, Class of 2024 five-star point guard Elliot Cadeau announced his top six. Cadeau is a prime prospect in the class of 2024, ranked 10th in the country by 247Sports and the nation’s top point guard. The junior at Link Academy plays his AAU ball for the EYBL’s NY Lightning. He is…
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Is Zion Cruz Headed to North Carolina, His “Dream School?”
The recruitment of Zion Cruz has been an exciting, and at times mysterious, one. He’s undoubtedly one of the best guards in the Class of ’22. He’s a gritty, creative guard, who thrives in the clutch. He’s the next iteration of the long and storied lineage of New York City floor generals. The Jersey City…
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UNC “Doesn’t Have a Very Good Staff Right Now” & “Doesn’t Scare the ACC”
The titans of the ACC have been fading fast over the last five years, and now both Roy Williams and Coach K will be retired within 10 months. As we’ve documented here at The Fizz, it leaves Jim Boeheim as the last man standing. Chris Mack, Hubert Davis, and Jon Scheyer are far from the…
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Why Was Syracuse Football So Bad In 2020?
The biggest downfall last season was scheming. Blame injuries to players like Tommy Devito and Andre Cisco or the opt-outs of Jarveon Howard and Abdul Adams all you want, last year‚Äôs group failed to adjust to its opponents.¬† In SU‚Äôs first two games against a pair of ranked teams, the Orange fell flat. Number 18…
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The Transfer Portal is Hurting SU’s Conference Opponents
Syracuse has had its fair share of ups and downs in the transfer portal. The quick reaction to grab Symir Torrence and Cole Swider to replace the likes of Kadary Richmond, Robert Braswell and Woody Newton showed that Jim Boeheim still has a strong reputation among players in the college basketball world. Program departures are…
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Roy Williams Exit Will Lead Boeheim and Coach K to Follow: Goodman
Roy Williams decision to step down as head coach at North Carolina could be one of those first dominos that causes the entire board to fall. Williams has been a Syracuse antagonist since joining the ACC, although Jim Boeheim’s greatest win came at his expense. College basketball has forever been about the titans on the…
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Louisville is Cancelled. Now What?
Syracuse basketball was stripped of yet another opportunity for a quadrant-1 win on Wednesday when Louisville came down with another COVID-19 positive. The Orange have now had four games against quadrant-1 teams cancelled or postponed this year due to the pandemic.¬† Sure, the Orange needed to capitalize on the opportunities they already had against quality…
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9/19 Fizz Radio: North Carolina Recap, Football 2021 Recruiting, Alan Saunders Previews Pitt
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys are first joined by Tim Leonard, the host of the Locked On Syracuse Podcast, to recap the Syracuse vs. North Carolina season opener. Then Jaron and Matt do a deep dive into SU Football’s 2021 recruiting class. After that…
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9/12 Fizz Radio: Syracuse vs. North Carolina Game Day
Brad Klein and Thomas Shults preview Syracuse football’s matchup with No. 18 North Carolina. Ross Martin from Inside Carolina gives the scouting report on the Tar Heels while the Orange prepare for a 2020 season without key pieces.
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The ACC COVID-19 Dashboard
It seems crazy that this can even be typed, but ACC football is slated to begin in 12 days. And from Syracuse, everything seems to be running smoothly. According to SU athletic director John Wildhack, nobody involved with Syracuse athletics has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past six weeks. Football players have asked for…
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2/29 Fizz Radio: Let’s Chill With That Bubble Talk & Chance Westry Prediction
On this week’s installment of Fizz Radio, Tim Leonard and Harrison Singer talk about how ‚Äì despite an 11-17 record ‚Äì UNC could pose problems for Syracuse, Joe Lunardi’s recent comments about the Orange, a potential commitment from Chance Westry, and plenty more. Tune into Fizz Radio on The Score 1260 every Saturday morning at…
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A Bittersweet Bite out of the Orange’s Blowout Loss to Virginia
Monday‚Äôs 26-point loss to Virginia marked three-out-of-four losses for Syracuse, but after the tough stretch, the Orange should be feeling more encouraged than concerned. Beginning with the obvious, UVA shot an absurd 72 percent from the beyond the arc, going 10-for-13 from three in a second half that saw the Cavaliers absolutely pull away ‚Äì…
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Big-Man Struggles: Syracuse Sinking to a New Low
While there may be room for encouragement, no one can be completely satisfied with consecutive losses. Syracuse wasn‚Äôt expected to beat No. 2 Duke or No. 5 North Carolina, but the Orange put up a fight in both contests. However, in spite of the silver lining, one frustrating trend remains clear. Syracuse ‚Äì now more…
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Three things you need to know about No. 5 North Carolina
Everybody said that the six-game stretch from February 13th-March 4th was going to be a crazy one for Syracuse and it‚Äôs already lived up to the hype. An ugly loss to a tough NC State team, a blowout win over then-No. 18 Louisville and a heartbreaking loss to No. 1 Duke in front of a…
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Eric Dungey Isn’t Just Good, He’s Big-Time
Syracuse proved that it‚Äôs capable of beating a quality opponent on Saturday, but that‚Äôs not all it showed. If you watched the Orange down NC State, you would‚Äôve seen that Syracuse has a big-time player in quarterback Eric Dungey. Not just a talented, effective or impressive player, but a big-time one. Dungey was named ACC…
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Film Breakdown: Does SU Have a Breakout Star Defensive Back?
Syracuse’s narrow victory over North Carolina last week left us with a lot to unpack. For example, who is the starting quarterback now? Kind of a big deal, no? In a less eventful week, more people would be talking about Ifeatu Melifonwu. The redshirt freshman cornerback’s number was called after Christopher Fredrick exited with an…
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Taking on the Tar Heels: A Look at North Carolina
Syracuse looks to avoid dropping its third straight when it plays North Carolina on Saturday. In welcoming in the weekend bout, here‚Äôs a look at the Orange‚Äôs opposition. The Tar Heels come in without much luck to this point, but can still pose a trap game threat to the Orange. Current Record: The Tar Heels…
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The Fifth Win: Avoiding a Shakespearean Tragedy
It would be an absolute tragedy if Syracuse football could not win a fifth game this season. Only Shakespeare could have written a story entailing a greater misfortune. Having started the season 4-0 for the first time in 27 years, it would simply be an utter shame to see this SU team go 4-8…
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Can You Solve This Syracuse Football Bye Week Math Equation?
Well, the Orange is off this week, which means something must be done to keep everyone excited during the bye. With that said, what better way is there to do that than another Syracuse football equation? So, here‚Äôs a step-by-step problem that includes every opponent the Orange faces (or has already faced) this season: Step…
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Syracuse Rallies Late, But Can’t Complete The Comeback Against #10 UNC
Fast forward two years, and Syracuse could win this game if these rosters stayed intact. But the No. 10 Tar Heels‚Äô experience was too much for the Orange to handle in SU‚Äôs 78-74 loss to the defending champs. Credit Syracuse. It seemed like a loss was a foregone conclusion at the end of the first…
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Can Syracuse‚Äôs size slow down UNC’s Luke Maye?
North Carolina‚Äôs Luke Maye is one of the best players in the Atlantic Coast Conference. He is fourth in the ACC at 18.4 points per game, leads the conference with 294 rebounds, and is the driving force of the Tar Heels. He has explosive potential, scoring 33 points with 17 rebounds against NC State just…
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Tracking the Tar Heels: Three UNC players to watch on Wednesday
After a disastrous Valentine‚Äôs Day date with NC State last Wednesday, SU picked up a season-saving victory over a very tough Miami squad on Saturday which injected life back into its season. While the win over the Canes certainly boosted the Orange‚Äôs tournament resume, Boeheim‚Äôs bunch is by no means a lock to get into…
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Syracuse Offers Five-Star 2020 Receiver
It’s common sense: the better recruits a program gets, the better it will be in the future. That’s exactly what Dino Babers is concerned about right now. Porter Rooks, a five-star wide receiver from Providence Day in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been offered by a bevy of top schools. Just a few days ago, Syracuse…
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How Does Oshae Brissett Compare To The ACC’s Top Commits?
Syracuse basketball’s 2017 recruiting class is slim, and some people are worried Jim Boeheim hasn’t put together the talent he’ll need to compete in the 2017-18 season. But the Orange does have Oshae Brissett, the highest ranked player committed to the Orange. Yesterday,¬†247Sports put Brissett at No. 48 its final recruit rankings, giving the Orange…
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Three Lessons Syracuse can Learn from National Champion North Carolina
North Carolina has won it all: the Tar Heels are the 2017 NCAA Tournament champions. It goes without saying that North Carolina played well this year, and from that there is a lot Syracuse can learn. Jim Boeheim court will don a different team than we saw this season come the fall. To improve its…
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Syracuse Football Offers 2018’s No. 1 Lacrosse Recruit
On the lacrosse field, Ricky Miezan is a stud. When he was a freshman he stood at 6-1, 170 and was already getting offers from the best lacrosse programs in the nation. In the winter of his freshman year, Miezan committed to North Carolina to play lacrosse. Now a junior, Miezan is still committed to…
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Which Ranked Teams Does Syracuse Need To Beat?
With just 13 games to go and a number of bad losses on the resume, Syracuse has reached a turning point in its season. While tournament hopes seem bleak, there is still a slight chance SU could play into late March. The Orange has a rather stingy schedule coming up, but that is not necessarily…
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How Is the ACC Faring in Nonconference Play?
Jim Boeheim has provided several memorable quotes during his four-plus-decade tenure as head coach of the Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball team (‚Äúdumb question,‚Äù most recently), but none quite as famous as one from the late Dennis Green: ‚ÄúThey are who we thought they were!‚Äù The football coach was referring to the 2006 Chicago Bears, who had…
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Syracuse Trapped in Absurdly-Good ACC
Most basketball fans recognize the Atlantic Coast Conference as the preeminent league in college hoops. It has claimed seven of the past 16 national championships, and while the Big East‚Äôs Villanova cut the nets last season, the ACC put together the best conference-wide NCAA Tournament performance of all time. Six of the Sweet 16 and…
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Syracuse RB Target Robert Washington Draws National Headlines
Bleacher Report listed the top 10 most talented states for the current college football recruiting cycle, and it told us a few things for Syracuse football. The talent (as we knew) is largely stashed in the south, so the Orange have been wise in focusing efforts down there since joining the ACC. And SU target…
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Robert Washington has Syracuse in Top 6, along with UNC, TCU
Four-star running back Robert Washington has narrowed his list to six schools and Syracuse is still on it, according to his father. Syracuse.com reported that Washington‚Äôs father said the 2016 back out of North Carolina is considering the Orange along with schools such as North Carolina and Texas Christian University. In his sophomore year, Washington…
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