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An Update on What Jim Boeheim is Up To
Ever since leaving his job as Head Coach of the Syracuse Men’s Basketball team, Jim Boeheim has been all over the place. Whether that was at Bills training camp, or NBA Summer League watching his kids, or traveling to Europe. The legendary coach has made the most of retirement so far. Yesterday, the university announced…
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Takeaways From Orange Tip-Off
On Friday night, Syracuse basketball fans got a look at what the new era could look like under Adrian Autry. The Orange Tip-Off event was confusing and hard to follow. It started off with three-point contests, but who was competing wasn’t fully clear. Then, the dunk contest occurred with Judah Mintz winning. After all of…
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What to Look Out For During Orange Tip-Off
The 2023-24 Syracuse Men’s Basketball team will make its debut in front of the dome crowd in just two days. The Orange Tip-Off event, which is free to fans, is set to have a scrimmage as well as shooting competitions. What exactly should we be looking out for though in the first look at this…
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It’s Time to Move on From Dino Babers
It seems like every year there are calls for Dino Babers to be fired. Last year, they came after SU lost five straight games following a 6-0 start. Now they’re coming after back-to-back losses following a 4-0 start. Now more than ever, these calls for the Orange to move on from their head coach are…
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Is Dan Villari The Key to The SU Offense?
When Oronde Gadsden went down for the season, a massive void was created regarding who would be the top receiving target for Syracuse. Would it be Donovan Brown or Damien Alford or Umari Hatcher? Could LeQuint Allen become the biggest option in the air? Maybe someone that no one has ever heard of. Saturday against…
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How Can Syracuse Avoid a Collapse
Yesterday was bad. A game that had all the hype, Syracuse undefeated, Clemson 2-2. The Orange were supposed to have a good shot. But the game was anything but close. The Tigers mauled the Orange 31-14. Last years loss to Clemson was the start of a five game losing streak. What do the ‘Cuse have…
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Syracuse Basketball Will Be Battle Tested Early Under Autry
In his first season as head coach of the Orange, Adrian Autry has built a schedule that will test his team more than most in the country. Last year, the non-conference schedule was easy. Outside of the ACC-B1G challenge, and the annual Georgetown game, the best team SU played was St Johns. The Red Storm…
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Does Dino Really Know Dabo?
Syracuse football is 4-0 for the second straight season. That hasn’t been said since the Orange lifted the national title in 1959. Starting now though, the path to stay undefeated gets a lot tougher. The ACC opener is this week against the perennial power of the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson. Since becoming the head coach…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Survives Army 29-16
Adam Gotkin and Tyler Aiken recap Syracuse’s 29-16 victory over Army.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Survives Scare from Army 29-16
After a massive win last week over Purdue, Syracuse returned to the non-power five slate to take on Army today. But the Orange may have not realized there was a football game to be played in the first half. At the break, the Orange trailed the Black Knights 10-3. SU bounced back with a dominating…
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What Does Army’s New Offense Look Like?
It isn’t very common that in the 10th year as the head coach at a school, you completely change up the style of your offense. Especially if you’re an offensive coach. But that’s what Army head coach Jeff Monken has done at West Point. He has transitioned away from the flexbone triple-option offense this past…
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Was Last Night a Preview of Jason Beck’s New Offense
Last night, Garrett Shrader had one of the greatest performances we’ve ever seen in a Syracuse uniform. In the 35-20 win over Purdue, QB1 was just okay through the air. 14-28 for 184 yards, no touchdowns and an interception through the air. But, on the ground Shrader was exceptional. The quarterback ran 25 times for…
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A Look Back at Last Year’s Syracuse vs Purdue Game
Just under a year ago, Syracuse football played one of the craziest games you’ll ever see on the gridiron. At halftime, Syracuse trailed 9-3, in a game that’s over/under spread was 59.5. In the first half, Garett Shrader had just four completions for 35 yards. It was a disastrous start for the Orange after a…
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What Does the Offense Look Like Without Oronde Gadsden?
At the start of the year, the Syracuse offense looked like Oronde Gadsden and everyone else. And, for good reason. Gadsden is one of the best skill position players in the country. Outside of him, you had LeQuint Allen, who’s started just one game. And a ton of receivers who have high hopes but have…
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Are The Expectations for Syracuse Too High?
This past Saturday’s 65-0 win over Colgate was impressive, there is no denying that. However, it was a win over an FCS team who won just three games last year. In the Raiders matchup against an FBS team last year, they lost by more than 30 to Stanford, who won just three games. Since Saturday,…
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Where Can Syracuse Improve After Blowout Win Against Colgate
It can be hard to find negatives from the performance Syracuse had yesterday vs Colgate. A 65-0 final score, 677 yards to 106. That all sounds pretty perfect. However, that’s exactly what the Orange were supposed to do. FBS teams win 86% of games against FCS teams. Most of those are in blowouts like this…
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Redshirt Freshman Donovan Brown Named A Starter
Each year, some players stand out in the preseason and earn starting jobs. Last year, the breakout star was Oronde Gadsden. Since then, the TE has been named a preseason All-American. This year’s surprise starter is WR Donovan Brown. The redshirt freshman was a three-star recruit out of high school and committed to the Orange…
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Where Syracuse Stands in ESPN Preseason Bowl Projections
In his seven years as the head coach of Syracuse, Dino Babers has made just two bowl games. The Camping World bowl in 2018, when the Orange finished the season ranked 15th in the country and last year’s Pinstripe bowl. This year, the goal for Babers is to play an extra game once again. Last…
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Oronde Gadsden Named Preseason AP All-American
As the season continues to get closer, the accolades for Syracuse TE Oronde Gadsden continue to pile up. Gadsden has already been named one of the top 100 players by ESPN, first team all-ACC, and a member of the Maxwell Award watch list. Gadsden was named to the AP preseason All-American second team. The first…
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Sean Tucker Impresses in Buccaneers Preseason Game
In a school that is known for its historically great running backs, Sean Tucker was one of the most special halfbacks Syracuse has ever seen. Tucker was an all-American and broke countless records for the Orange. Yet, he went undrafted after being flagged with a congenital heart defect at the NFL combine. Tucker wasn’t cleared…
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What Does a Dream Season Look Like for Syracuse?
After last season’s historic 6-0 start, everything fell apart for Dino Babers. The Orange lost six of their final seven games and had a chance to be the third FBS team ever to lose their first six after starting 6-0. There were many reasons why things got so bad and it can be hard to…
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The Potential “Turning Point” Games in Syracuse’s Schedule
Before any team’s season, you can usually pick out a few games that you chalk up as wins, some that you figure will be losses and others that are toss ups. That’s certainly the case with Syracuse this fall. SU faces Colgate, Western Michigan and Army in the first four weeks of the season. Conventional…
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Former Nebraska Starter Myles Farmer Commits to Syracuse
After losing Duce Cheasnut and Ja’had Carter to the transfer portal this offseason, things were looking bleak for the Syracuse secondary. However, Dino Babers has rebounded, picking up two DBs from Nebraska. After finishing second on the team in tackles last year, starting safety Myles Farmer entered the transfer portal a few weeks ago. This…
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John Wallace on Boeheim: “Ultimate Players Coach”
In an interview on our leader Damon Amendora’s New York Accent Podcast, Syracuse All-American John Wallace had some great things to say about Jim Boeheim. “Coach Boeheim is the ultimate player’s coach almost to a fault. He would do anything for his players, and we feel that, and it’s not just while you’re there. When…
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Former Syracuse Player Cole Swider Signs With Heat
After appearing in just seven games for the Los Angeles Lakers in his rookie season, former SU Small Forward Cole Swider has found a new home in the NBA. Swider has signed with the Miami Heat. While the details are unknown, Swider could flourish in South Beach. Swider absolutely dominated the NBA Summer League this…
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Clemson Picked to Win ACC for 8th Time in Nine Years
Yesterday, the Atlantic Coast Conference released its 2023 preseason poll that was voted on by 176 members of the media. Clemson received 103 first-place votes while Flordia State received 67. North Carolina got five votes and one person voted for NC State. Syracuse was ranked 10th, well above Virginia Tech who is 11. Florida State…
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Boeheim’s Army Gears up For Elite Eight Tonight
On Thursday, Boeheim’s Army booked its ticket to the elite eight of the TBT with a win over the reigning champions Blue Collar U. Grant Riller, an unknown player coming into the tournament, was the hero with 29 points. The defense was stellar, holding Blue Collar U to shooting under 30% from the field. Up…
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Boeheim’s Army Set to Take on The Nerd Team in Round of 32
After a 99-83 win in the first round against Team Gibson, Boeheim’s Army is back in action tonight against the team that knocked them out last year. The Nerd Team, a squad largely made up of players from Ivy League and other top-caliber academic colleges beat the Happy Valley Hoopers 54-49 in the first round.…
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TV Information Announced for First Two Syracuse Football Games
As the season approaches and gets closer, game times and other information continue to roll out. Earlier this week, information for SU’s second game of the season against Western Michigan was released. The Orange will take on the Broncos at 3:30 p.m. Notibally, the game will not be televised. The ACC-MAC battle will be available…
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Boeheims Army Gets Ready for 2023 TBT
The 2023 edition of The Basketball Tournament got underway earlier today. While Boeheims Army may not play until next Monday, now is a perfect time to take a look at the road to glory for the Syracuse alumni team. Boeheims Army is the number two seed in the Syracuse region. The games will take place…
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How Important is the Return of LeQuint Allen?
The LeQuint Allen suspension and saga is now over. After the sophomore runningback sued the university, a settlement was reached and Allen is eligible to play this season. He won’t be able to practice until mid-august, meaning Allen will miss the first few weeks of practice. However, the Orange can take their time with Colgate…
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What Would 2024 Five-Star Jalil Bethea Mean to Syracuse?
The 2024 recruiting class for Syracuse Men’s Basketball is already shaping up to be one of the best in a long time. With Donnie Freeman and Elijah Moore, both committed, Adrien Autry and co. could get a head start and focus on the 2025 class. However, plenty of fish in the pond remain in the…
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Syracuse to Host LSU in ACC/SEC Challenge
With an already gauntlet schedule announced, Syracuse’s early season stretch may have gotten a bit easier today. Already a part of the Maui Jim Invitational, and a neutral site matchup against Oregon announced, Adrien Autry won’t have an easy road to start his head coaching career. However, with LSU announced as SU’s opponent for the…
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Syracuse Loses out on Four-Star 2024 DMV Recruit
One of Syracuse’s top targets in the 2024 recruiting class has made his decision. Caleb Williams, the 6’7 Power Forward, committed to Georgetown earlier today. Instead of following fellow Washingtonian Donnie Freeman to the 315, the four-star will travel less than three miles from his high school to his new home with the Hoyas. While…
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Is Dino Babers Even on the Hot Seat?
In John Wildhack’s annual summer press conference yesterday, the 7th-year Athletic Director was asked about Dino Babers’ contract. More specifically, if he is up for an extension. In response, Wildhack clarified that while Babers won’t be extended right now his time in charge of SU isn’t over. “There’s multiple years left on his contract. Let…
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Boeheim’s Army Prepares for 2023 Run
After a disappointing early exit last year, Boeheim’s Army, the Syracuse basketball alumni team, returns to action in just over a month for the 9th time. The CNY squad won the 2021 tournament and hopes for a return to glory this year. The 2023 edition of Boeheim’s Army features seven former SU players. Tyus Battle,…
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