Tag: Syracuse football
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Just How Successful Has Syracuse Been in the Transfer Portal?
It feels hard to believe that it has only been two months since Dino Babers was let go as the head coach of Syracuse football, but as we sit here on January 26th, that is a reality, as Fran Brown was not introduced as the next coach of SU on December 4th. Yet, in that…
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The Biggest Twist With the Syracuse Football Schedule
The Syracuse football schedule was released yesterday, and a lot of what Orange fans expected to see came to fruition. The list of opponents was all but solidified, so there weren’t any surprises there. The most unexpected aspect of the schedule was the order of games. Most years, it’s common to play most of the…
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Former Walk-on Kevon Darton Enters Transfer Portal
Syracuse defensive tackle Kevon Darton has entered the transfer portal, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com. Darton led the Orange with a team-best five sacks last season as the starting nose tackle. He finished with 42 tackles and eight tackles for loss in his redshirt junior year. The path wasn’t easy for Darton. He joined…
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Fizz Five 1/9: Marcellus Barnes Commits, Big Week of Basketball, and a Hoops Recruiting Update
Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank are back together for another edition of Fizz Five to discuss the biggest stories in Central New York: 1. Marcellus Barnes Jr. Commits to Syracuse Football (1:10)2. Syracuse Men’s Basketball Week Preview (7:45)3. Syracuse Women’s Basketball Week Preview (14:55)4. Syracuse Football 2024 Schedule Analysis (21:25)5. Syracuse Basketball 2025 Recruiting Update…
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Syracuse Football Can’t Waste an Easy Schedule
The offseason hype for Syracuse football hasn’t been this high in a long, long time. With a new fleet of coaches led by Fran Brown, an impressive transfer class headlined by former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord, and SU’s best high school class in recent memory, Orange fans are rightfully excited. But all that is…
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Meet Fran Brown’s Newest Commit
Another day, another commit for Syracuse football. At this point, it seems like almost every other day the ‘Cuse brings in another highly skilled athlete. And, not just another commit for Fran Brown, but one in a huge area of need and a player who can be a starter right away on the hill. During…
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Fizz Five 1/6: Duke Disappointment, WBB’s Roller Coaster Week, and SU’s Starting Lineup
Tyler Aitken and Adam Gotkin connect for the first Fizz Five of 2024 to break down the latest headlines on the hill. 1. Syracuse disappoints against Duke (1:31)2. Women’s basketball’s roller coaster week (6:57)3. Football additions (16:01)4. Syracuse starting lineup changes? (21:21)5. Grading Adrian Autry’s season (27:16)
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Fran Brown Secures Third Commitment of 2024
It may be a new year, but the fireworks Fran Brown has brought to the 315 remain. Just three days into the new year the Orange have three first commitments for 2024 and this one comes in a position of need. Based on a response to Deion Sanders last month it seems like Brown is…
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Fizz Five 12/29: SU Football Trio Returns, Most Important MBB Games & Pitt Preview
Francesco Simone and Liam Griffin connect for the final Fizz Five of 2023 to break down the latest headlines on the hill. 1. SU Football trio returns (1:01-8:31)2. Could Duce Chestnut return to Syracuse? (8:31-14:17)3. Most important games left on MBB schedule (14:17-25:21)4. Pitt preview (25:21-33:00)5. What constitutes a good two-game stretch for SU? (33:00-close)
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Should Syracuse Fans Want Duce Chestnut Back?
In this day and age of collegiate athletics, anything is seemingly possible. So much so to the point where its not unheard of that players that have transferred end up back at their original schools through another trip in the transfer portal. Qudus Wahab did it with Georgetown Basketball a few years ago, and now…
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Which Returning Player Is The Most Crucial?
When a new coach comes to town, a lot of times a mass exodus occurs where all of a teams best players leave for the transfer portal. Just look at Texas A&M where Elijah Robinson comes from. Almost every player of note is leaving the Aggies. Fran Brown has kept the three most important players…
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Syracuse Football: Dwight Freeney Named Hall of Fame Finalist
Former Syracuse football star Dwight Freeney keeps adding to his resume. Yesterday, he was named a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. That makes Freeney one of the last 15 candidates standing. Of that group, up to five will be selected for the Hall of Fame on the weekend of the Super Bowl.…
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The Massive Hole Fran Brown Still Needs To Fill
We’ve said it numerous times, and it still holds true. Fran Brown has had close to a perfect start as Syracuse’s head coach. From bringing in Kyle McCord and Fadil Diggs from the transfer portal to KingJoseph Edwards and other highly touted high school recruits the talent level in the 315 has grown immensely. But,…
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Fizz Five 12/22: Boca Raton Bowl, Women’s Basketball History, and ACC Hoops Preview
Tyler Aitken and Ethan Frank sit down to recap a busy day for Syracuse athletics and turn an eye towards the near future on the hill. 1. Boca Raton Bowl (1:09)2. Niagara Recap (5:37)3. Women’s Basketball History (10:23)4. ACC Hoops Preview (13:47)5. SU Football’s Future (18:18)
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Fizz Instant Reaction: 12/21 Basketball Win + Boca Raton Disaster
Adam Gotkin breaks down the long day of Syracuse sports, after Syracuse basketballs win over Niagara and footballs loss to South Florida.
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Fizz Report Card: 12/21 Basketball Win + Football Disaster
The Whole Basketball Game: C It was maybe the most bleh basketball game of the year. SU was obviously the better team and led the whole way. But, the Orange never truly pulled away and only won by 12. Niagara is the worst team Syracuse played all season other than Chaminade so it should have…
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All Hail The King! KingJoseph Edwards Picks SU
The wins just keep coming for Fran Brown and company. Georgia native KingJoseph Edwards has chosen Syracuse over Colorado and Florida State, building on a recurring theme from the past few days. Whoever thought this would happen just a few weeks ago? First it was Kyle McCord coming in from Ohio State, then it was…
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Fran Brown’s Most Important Commit
It’s crazy to say but Fran Brown has had pretty much a perfect start to his time as Syracuse head coach. The New Jersey native has brought more attention to the program than we have seen in a long time. But, out of all the commits that Brown has so far, none may be more…
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Syracuse Football Recruiting Tracker: Kyle McCord Leads Dynamic Class
It’s been hard to keep track of Syracuse football’s recruiting recently. New head coach Fran Brown has been busy with both high school recruiting and the transfer portal. Here’s a list of every player who’s committed to the Orange since Coach Brown took over (as of the morning of Monday, December 17 – this list…
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Fizz Five 12/16: Georgetown Recap, A former Orange Surprises in the Pros and Oregon Preview
Francesco Simone and Adam Gotkin hop on the mics to discuss a quiet week on the field/court for Syracuse athletics, but a loud one off of it. 1. Georgetown (2:00)2. Fran Brown Recruiting (10:00)3. Women’s Basketball’s Fast Start (17:00)4. Tommy Cutlets (26:00)5. Oregon in South Dakota (35:30)
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Kyle McCord Shouldn’t Be Syracuse’s Main Target
It’s been a busy week for Fran Brown and Syracuse football. Four-star recruits are flocking to campus for visits, and the Orange have already flipped several players originally committed to other schools. However, SU has one main position that it hasn’t locked down yet: quarterback. Now, there has been a name that’s associated with Syracuse…
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Kyle McCord Would Make Syracuse A Contender Right Away
Fran Brown is inexperienced. He has never been a head coach before and has never been the lone coordinator for a Power Five team. So, asking for a lot of sucess early on is a lot. I said just last week that patience would be key with Brown. But, Kyle McCord changes all of that.…
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How Should Syracuse Fans Feel About Tommy DeVito’s NFL Success?
Nobody in Central New York could possibly have seen this coming two years ago. Before Syracuse’s week 4 clash with Liberty in the 2021 season, Tommy DeVito, who had been SU’s starting QB throughout 2019, the start of 2020 (injury), and the first three games of 2021, was benched in favor of Garrett Shrader. He…
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5-Star KJ Bolden To Visit Syracuse This Weekend
Yes, you read that correctly. Syracuse Football, a program that struggled and then some in the recruiting stratosphere throughout Dino Babers’ tenure, is hosting a five-star commit this weekend in addition to a bunch of other four-stars. KJ Bolden is the #11 overall recruit in the country and the top safety prospect, and all of…
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Success With Fran Brown Will Take Some Patience
There is a ton of excitement around the Syracuse football program right now and it’s understandable why. The Orange now have three of the top recruiters in the country with Fran Brown, Elijah Robinson and Nick Williams. However, these coaches will need patience from the fan base. Recruiting, especially from the high school level is…
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Fran Brown’s Vision Is Starting To Come Into Place
We’re only two days officially into Fran Brown’s tenure at Syracuse, and he has already made headlines. His opening press conference earlier this week had fans (and even media members) ready to run through a brick wall. He got a very warm reception when he addressed the Dome crowd during the basketball game against Cornell…
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The Biggest Moments From Fran Brown’s Introductory Press Conference
Photo courtesy of @CuseFootball on X
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Lost Recruits Are Not Worth Panicking Over… Yet
Anytime a college football program has a new head coach, change beyond just that role is practically a given. Syracuse has learned that the hard way this afternoon. Three players, all from the state of New Jersey, have de-commited today. Trust that this is anything but the end of the world from a recruiting-perspective. It…
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Fran Brown’s Top Two Challenges to Overcome
Fran Brown is an exciting hire in a lot of ways. He has regional connections, relationships to talented coaches, and a strong recruiting resume. However, there are some notable challenges he’ll face at Syracuse, due to both his experience and the situation he’s coming into. In-Game Coaching Decisions Playcalling. Substitutions. Clock management. These are all…
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If Syracuse Football Can Work, It’s With Fran Brown
Syracuse is hiring Georgia assistant coach Fran Brown to take over, and if the program is going to win, this is how. Brown is the right hire for SU. There is a pecking order that has been so clearly established in college football., There are kings, there are princes, and there are paupers. There is…
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Dan Mullen to Syracuse is No More. What’s Next?
As quickly as they arrived, the Dan Mullen to Syracuse rumors and smoke have dissipated and emerged with nothing, as Mullen publicly announced on Twitter that he would not be the next head coach in Central New York. Syracuse fans everywhere were crushed, considering Mullen’s resume, which we wrote about last week, and how strong…
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Fizz Five 11/27: Hectic Football Time & Maui Invitational Recap
Liam Griffin and Francesco Simone recap a hectic week+ in SU Athletics. 1. Dino Babers Fired (1:09-7:19)2. Wake Forest Recap (7:19-12:41)3. Maui Invitational Recap (12:41-17:43)4. LSU Preview (17:43-22:47)5. Where Could SU Go Bowling (22:47-close)
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