Tag: Robert Anae
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Fizz Five 12/9 – SU Football’s Coordinator Turnover, Bowl Preview, and Hoops Overview
Cam Ezeir and Carter Bainbridge are back on Fizz Five to discuss Syracuse’s recent coordinator turnover, SU’s Pinstripe Bowl preview vs. Minnesota, and SU basketball’s outlook nine games into the year.
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Who’s Next to Leave Syracuse?
December 8th, 2022 will be a day to remember for the Syracuse football program, not in a good way. Around midday, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported the Orange defensive coordinator Tony White was heading to Nebraska to take the same role under new head coach Matt Rhule. That was just the start. A few hours later,…
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By The Numbers: How SU Righted Its Ship Against BC, 32-23
For the third time in the last seven years, Syracuse football just ended a regular season with a victory over Boston College. This time, SU had to work deep into the fourth quarter to overcome the woeful Eagles and to end its regular season 7-5 – the program’s first winning season since 2018. Before we…
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By The Numbers: How SU Flamed Out at Wake Forest, 45-35
Yesterday’s bout at Truist Park pitted two 6-4 ACC teams with active losing streaks against one another. Predictably, Syracuse was the one to see its streak extended at the hands of Wake Forest. The 45-35 final score isn’t quite as close as the game was, so let’s dive into some key numbers that explain how…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Puts Up A Fight, But Falls to Wake
Note: This article was written by Francesco Simone It looked promising for a while. Syracuse jumped out to a 21-10 lead in the second quarter. The offense was humming, the defense was bending but not breaking and SU as a whole looked like a football team for the first time in almost a month. That…
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By The Numbers: How SU Fell Silent In Pittsburgh, 19-9
SU dropped its third straight game of the year on Saturday. This time, a dismal day at Acrisure Stadium saw the Orange go silent on offense and fall 19-9 to Pitt. The loss meant SU is still winless at Pittsburgh since 2001, but there’s plenty to talk about with a look toward the boxscore. Let’s…
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Same Ol’ SU: ‘Cuse’s Clemson Meltdown Was Predictable, But Not Devastating
Syracuse was there. It was on the precipice. When Garrett Shrader scampered into the endzone with 1:53 remaining in the second quarter, ESPN announcer and SU alum Sean McDonough just about lost his voice. Who could blame him? The Orange were up 21-7 in Death Valley over No. 5 Clemson. The Tigers looked unprepared and…
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How Does Sean Tucker Only get Five Carries?
How’s this for “stories you never thought you’d read on Orange Fizz”? Syracuse was a non-factor offensively in the second half against Clemson. The Orange wasted a 21-10 lead at the intermission and lost 27-21 to the Tigers. There’s a lot that can be discussed regarding this game. The officiating was poor at times, Dino…
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By The Numbers: How SU Let Clemson Slip Away, 27-21
Syracuse lost a game yesterday that (depending on who you ask) ranks as another ho-hum SU collapse or as an all-time lost opportunity for the program. Whichever you believe, it’s time to take a look at some of the factors that led to ‘Cuse’s defeat with this week’s edition of By The Numbers. 3 One…
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Fizz Spaces (10/22): Clemson Instant Reaction
The Fizz’s Carter Bainbridge and Liam Griffin had postgame coverage of SU’s 27-21 loss at Clemson ready on the Fizz’s Twitter Space.
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How SU-eet It Is: ‘Cuse Vanquishes Lost Era With Bowl Clinch
On Saturday, we were there to bear witness. We were there after Syracuse football saw College Gameday and its short-lived relevance slip through its grasp in one four-hour span in September 2019. A 63-20 immolation at the hands of Maryland in Week 2 of that year was the end of 2018’s beginning and a catapult…
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What Does a Successful Rest of the Season Look Like?
Syracuse is off to one of its best starts in program history. Dino Babers has revitalized his team with new coaching philosophies, experienced players, and a new attitude. His new mantra, ‚Äòtry less harder‚Äô, has worked to perfection as the Orange are a perfect 4-0 heading into a game against FCS Wagner where they are…
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How good of a hire has Robert Anae been?
The Robert Anae hype train was off and running after the first two games of Syracuse‚Äôs season. Blowout wins over Louisville and UConn saw Garrett Shrader become a Pro Football Focus darling after performances of 18/25 236 yards two touchdowns and no interceptions against the Cardinals and 20/23 292 yards three touchdowns and no picks…
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“Flex-Wide” and “Football Player”: How Unique Talent Succeeds in the Robert Anae Offense
Who ever thought a 6-foot-4, 190 pound wide receiver would line up in a three point stance next to a left tackle? Watching Oronde Gadsden II as a freshman, most would’ve assumed he was the next big bodied receiver to come into Syracuse, line up near the boundary, run deep routes, and never produce. Remember…
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Why Did Garrett Shrader Start Slow Against Purdue?Ôøº
It‚Äôs no secret to anyone who watched the game or listened/read to any postgame coverage of Syracuse’s 32-29 win over Purdue that Garrett Shrader did not play his best. The final line reads almost 200 passing yards with three touchdowns including over 80 rushing yards and a two-point conversion. Yes, Shrader won the game with…
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When Will Sean Tucker Break Out?
Syracuse goes for its first 3-0 start since 2018 on Saturday in the Dome against Purdue, another good test for a team that has passed its first two with ease. Sportsbooks have been adjusting lines all week, and the game truly is a ‚Äúpick ‚Äòem‚Äù in some places with varying spreads from Purdue being favored…
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How Concerning Are Injuries to Elmore and Thompson?
Even with all the positives from Syracuse’s 31-7 triumph over Louisville Saturday, it was very alarming how many Orange players were going down with injuries. Sean Tucker, Stefon Thompson, and Chris Elmore all had to leave the game. While Tucker was able to return, Thompson and Elmore both returned to the sidelines on crutches in…
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Starting Fast is Instrumental to Syracuse’s Success against Louisville
As the saying goes, when one team scores more points than the other they are likely to win the game. But, in all seriousness, scoring first and starting fast is also essential to a team‚Äôs success. Especially for a team like Syracuse, whose passing game and downfield attack are still a question mark, not putting…
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Syracuse’s Passing Game Will Determine 2022 Success
As seen in the countdown of the top ten most important players to Syracuse football in 2022, the offense was highlighted significantly. But, when it comes to a unit, or overall gameplan, how SU fares on passing downs and situations will determine how many games this team wins and how far they go in 2022.…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #6 Matthew Bergeron
Last season, Syracuse only had one offensive lineman start every game at the same position. That was Matthew Bergeron, who suited up for all twelve games and anchored the left tackle spot, protecting Garrett Shrader (and Tommy DeVito’s) blind side(s). The Canadian has played in all 35 games, acting as a model of consistency as…
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Syracuse Football’s Most Important Players: #8 Chris Elmore
Two down, eight to go. After Courtney Jackson was revealed at No. 10 and Marlowe Wax followed at No. 9, we return to the offensive side of the ball for No. 8. Slotting in at No. 8 is sixth-year player Chris Elmore. Elmore nabs a spot on the list after missing out last year. Why…
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Could Dan Villari Really Switch Positions?
Believe it or not, the final week of training camp is underway. A key question throughout has been the wide receiver room. No one on last year’s roster topped 400 receiving yards, so it goes without saying that Dino Babers and company need someone to break out this year. A new candidate broke out in…
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The Three Position Groups That Will Dictate SU’s Success
Last week the Fizz took a look at three specific actions on the field that could lead to success in 2021. Now it’s time to break that down from a positional standpoint. Sure, the lists intersect in some aspects, but the lists are different in their own ways. With this in mind, Dino Babers needs…
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The Three Things That Will Dictate SU’s Success
As the calendar flips to August (bonkers, right?), football season draws closer by the minute. 33 days from now, fans will pack the Dome for Syracuse’s opener against Louisville. Dino Babers and company will look to get the Orange back to a bowl game for the first time since 2018, but it won’t come easy…
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Part IV: Syracuse Football Will Be Successful If… Dino Babers’ Coaching Changes Work
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Part II: Syracuse Football is Successful If… It Wins in the Trenches
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Part I: Syracuse Football is Successful in 2022 If… Shrader Takes the Next Step
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SU Football’s Offensive Overhaul Is Already Impacting Recruiting
Syracuse football‚Äôs 2022 season is still a summer away, but coverage of the team and the ACC is beginning to pick up. ESPN noted SU‚Äôs depth at quarterback and a few other things in a preliminary Atlantic Coast review, but that‚Äôs not where the intrigue for the Orange offense ends. Offensive coordinator Robert Anae‚Äôs system…
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Four Things For SU Football To Improve In 2022
As we venture towards the Summer, the flow of Syracuse sports news has slowed to a trickle. SU men‚Äôs hoops has been off for some time and doesn‚Äôt appear to be making any more big plays towards its 2022 recruiting class, and the men‚Äôs lacrosse team is a game away from ending a disappointing year.…
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Three Things to Watch in SU’s Spring Game: Offense
It may not seem like spring in Central New York, but the calendar does not lie. Syracuse football’s spring practices are in full swing, and the Orange have the chance to showcase their skills in front of the fanbase this Friday, April 1, in the first Orange and Blue game since 2019 (tune into ACCN…
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The Next ‘Big Thing’ for Syracuse Football
Sean Tucker is the running back room for Syracuse football. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. But what if I told you that a transfer running back from some place called New Mexico State will make him even more dangerous in 2022. Does the name Juwaun Price ring a bell? Odds are it…
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Is a big-play wide receiver the final piece of SU’s transfer portal puzzle?
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Recent SU QB Transfer Commit Dan Villari Could Be Taysom Hill 2.0
Syracuse football made a splash in the transfer portal earlier this week. The Orange scooped up Michigan transfer Dan Villari from the portal. The Long Island native spent two seasons in Ann Arbor before deciding to seek a new destination. The dual-threat quarterback was the third-string signal caller for the Wolverines. As soon as Villari…
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Robert Anae & Jason Beck Can Take SU from Bottom-Feeder to Contender
Syracuse football filled some massive coach openings in offensive coordinator Robert Anae and quarterbacks coach Jason Beck. We’re still waiting for an official confirmation from SU Athletics but all signs seem to indicate that Anae and Beck will join the coaching staff ahead of the 2022 season. So what have they done to get to…
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Virginia’s OC Robert Anae, QB Coach Jason Beck Reportedly Hired By SU
If you‚Äôve been going through Syracuse sports withdrawal over the past few weeks, never fear. The Fizz is here to wish our readers a Merry Christmas and happy holiday season. ‚ÄòCuse sports start up again tomorrow with a men‚Äôs basketball game against Brown, but SU football stirred up some exciting news today. This afternoon, it…
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Who are Robert Anae and Jason Beck?
With early signing day in the rearview mirror, Dino Babers seems to be focussing on his coaching staff. After a five-win season that Babers defended as a success considering the low expectations the nation had for the Orange going into the year, SU saw a mass exodus from the coaching staff. Offensive Coordinator and Quarterbacks…
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