Tag: Syracuse
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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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Ticket Punched! So How Does Syracuse Match Up with San Diego State?
All signs pointed to Syracuse making the NCAA Tournament, but avoiding the First Four was a gift not many saw coming. Sunday morning experts had the Orange slated for the play-in games. But when the brackets were unveiled, at 6:27p ET Syracuse had its draw. A Round of 64 matchup against San Diego State in…
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Did Last Night Affect Where Syracuse Sits on Selection Sunday?
The latest news is no news, which is good news for Syracuse fans. The major Bracketology projections still have SU in the Field of 68. Georgetown and Oregon State though, didn’t help matters. The Hoyas stunning run through the Big East Tourney locked them into an automatic berth, robbing an at-large from another team. Creighton…
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Who Would Syracuse Play in the NCAA Tournament?
Optimism is growing in Central New York that the Orange have done enough to lock up a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Two late regular season victories, a blowout over NC State, and a tightly-fought loss to the ACC’s top-seed Virginia, appears to have been enough. Plus, the dominos have been falling in SU’s direction.…
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Did Syracuse Do Enough to Earn an NCAA Berth?
There are balancing acts, and then there is Syracuse basketball. The last few years of living on the bubble has conditioned the fans to study KenPom numbers and define Quad 1 wins. After a win over NC State in Greensboro, and a buzzer-beater loss to Virginia, SU straddles in and out with one leg firmly…
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How People Are Betting Syracuse vs. UVA
The Orange have a chance to take their fate out of the selection committee’s hands on Thursday at noon. The game will be televised on ESPN. Syracuse picked up a comfortable 89-68 win over NC State in the 2nd round. The Cavaliers come off a double bye, and are the oddsmakers favorite to win the…
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Buddy Boeheim is Back to His Usual Self
Ring the bell, sound the horn. Buddy Boeheim is officially back following his 27-point outburst against NC State. It has been a common narrative all season to declare someone as the true number one. Or at least a player who has the chops to take SU to previously unreachable heights. Boeheim is the player to…
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Is a Tourney Berth Crucial for Syracuse’s Recruiting Efforts?
The Orange has suffered through another rollercoaster season, and with that comes the annual spot atop the bubble. The matchup vs. NC State is the latest “make or break” game, that experts have suggested will decide Syracuse’s March fate. Considering this is one of the most acclaimed group of targets recruits in school history, the…
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If Syracuse Can’t Beat NC State, It Doesn’t Deserve March Madness
In 2017, Syracuse beat three ranked teams from January 28th to February 22nd. This was before the dreaded NET system was put into place. But if I were to guess, the Orange picked up three quadrant one wins on their home floor down the stretch: FSU, Duke and Virginia. That Tyler Lydon, Andrew White and…
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Is NC State a Good or Bad Draw for Syracuse in the ACC Tournament?
It’s settled. After a busy Saturday around the league Syracuse’s first opponent in the ACC Tournament will be NC State. The Orange slide in as the 8th seed, the Wolfpack are the 9th seed. Syracuse (15-8 overall, 9-7 ACC) and NC State (13-9, 9-8) will play Wednesday at noon on the ACC Network. The bright…
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Tennessee Joins Syracuse in “Strong Position” for Huntley-Hatfield
The race for Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is one of the most interesting in recent memory for Syracuse. The 5-star playmaker has major attention from some college basketball powerhouses. The good news has been SU’s steady standing at the top of his recruitment. BHH. has had very positive things to say about the Orange, and there’s been…
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5-Star Syracuse Target Zion Cruz Shines in the Clutch
The rivalry with UConn used to be on the floor, but these days it’s spilled into the recruiting hallways. Zion Cruz is 6’4″ shooting guard playing in Jersey City, and Syracuse has an offer to him. He’s a 5-star talent, a potent scorer, and a huge piece of the Class of ’22. SU is in…
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The Fans vs. Jim Boeheim: Who’s been right in 2021?
You have to give the 45th year hall-of-fame coach, Jim Boeheim, some credit; he may read and consume everything that is said about him, but he doesn‚Äôt really listen. In other words, the media nor the fans can pressure him into coaching his basketball team differently than he thinks is best. Boeheim definitely cares what…
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March Madness Predictions: Who are the Favorites and Underdogs?
The ides of March are nearly upon us and as the chaos of March Madness is set to take off, we should dive into the potential bracket. Sure, there’s some of the usual suspects like Gonzaga. However, as always with March Madness, it is entirely possible we get underdogs dancing to the Final Four with…
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What Would a Win over Clemson Do for Syracuse?
We are experienced with this spot. The joint that’s always sore in the cold. A familiar song. Syracuse basketball on the bubble. It’s not the life we chose, but it is the life we know best. Down the stretch SU has ricocheted back and forth between one of the last team’s in, to one of…
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Syracuse vs. Clemson: Three Keys to Victory, and Tournament Implications
Syracuse’s first game against Clemson was an absolute mess. The Orange shot 12% from the field in the first half, and allowed a slow Clemson offense to put up 78 points. SU was thoroughly outclassed in Littlejohn Coliseum. But just under a month later, Syracuse’s season is in a much different place. The Orange are…
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Can Syracuse Hoops Nab Four-Star Maliq Brown?
Another season, another case of anxiety for Orange fans. Seems like old times as Syracuse will once again need some late wins in the ACC to nab a birth in the NCAA Tournament. But hey, we’ve been here before. Off the floor SU seems to be making noise in recruiting power forwards. There’s 5-star Brandon…
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Syracuse-Louisville Postponed for the Second Time in Two Weeks
Syracuse‚Äôs game tonight against Louisville has been postponed. The Cardinals are still dealing with COVID-19 cases in their program. This is the second time a SU-Louisville game has been postponed. The first contest in the Carrier Dome was put on the shelf two weeks ago, also because of COVID problems within the Louisville program. For…
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Fizz Radio 1/28: The Virginia Meltdown, 2021 Football Schedule, NC State Preview with Steven Muma
On this week’s Fizz Radio, Ian Unsworth and Gill Gross break down SU’s 81-58 loss to Virginia, take an early stab at the 2021 SU football schedule, and preview NC State with Steven Muma of Backing the Pack. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score 1260 in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 10…
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Coach K was Right: Non-Con Wasn’t Worth It
Syracuse basketball has had three games postponed due to New York State contract tracing guidelines, after a traveling member of Buffalo tested positive for Covid-19. Games against Notre Dame, Wake Forest and North Carolina are all postponed, and the ACC did not set aside specific dates for make-up games. The team will now miss valuable…
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Counterpoint: Sidibe’s Return should Cast Dolezaj to Bench
It’s a great problem to have: Syracuse has seven players on the roster worthy of starting. Most of the early season rotation debates have targeted the backcourt, as hot-takers called for Kadary Richmond to replace Joe Girard in the starting lineup after just four games. In reality, the point guard situation is marvelously straightforward. It’s…
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Campus Life: Avoiding the Quarantine 15 and Staying on Your Grind in ’21
Being healthy and fit is desirable in college. It’ll help you dash from Chipotle and back to the dorms without collapsing. It’s mandatory for avoiding snoring in your Zoom class. You’ll need to be able to dig out of the snow drift near the Mount’s steps. Yet, a healthy lifestyle is elusive, unpopular and boring,…
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Syracuse Storms Back in the Second Half to Beat Buffalo 107-96
Everything was going wrong in the first half for Syracuse. The Orange went into the break down 48-37, after not making a three-pointer in the first 20 minutes and allowing Buffalo to maneuver through the 2-3 zone. However, everything changed after halftime. Freshman Kadary Richmond entered the game, as starting point guard Joe Girard sat…
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Syracuse Basketball: Orange Crush and COVID Concerns in First Three Games
Syracuse tipped off their season with a pair of cupcakes on the schedule, but the two performances could not have been more disparate. In their season opener, the Orange barely escaped the clutches of Bryant and wound up with an 85-84 victory despite being tagged as 22 ¬Ω point favorites. However, the Orange clearly woke…
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Don’t Forget Frank Anselem
Syracuse has the look of a nice sturdy rotation to start this upcoming season. Freshman Kadary Richmond and sophomore Quincy Guerrier will have to come off the bench, but they’re too good to stay there for long. It’s been a while since the Orange had that kind of player: maybe since Tyler Lydon came off…
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Could Hughes Become 1st Jazz Rookie of the Year since ’81? He Can Dream
Fresh off the 2020 NBA Draft, Hornets pick LaMelo Ball was installed by most sportsbooks as the favorite to win next season‚Äôs Rookie of the Year. Ball went #3 overall, should play a prominent role in the offense and brings professional experience overseas. Ball has been listed as an early +400 frontrunner with the special…
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Syracuse Loss to Louisville Creates Even More Questions
It was readily apparent early in the season this would be difficult to stomach. From injuries to ugly performances, the Orange were swimming upstream and the rest of the ACC were logs floating with the current. The loss to Liberty was humiliating, not necessarily because of the caliber of the opponent. The Flames have been…
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Taj Harris: A Bright Spot in a Dark Season
I just want to start by acknowledging that 2020 has understandably been a rough year for a lot of people ‚Äì and for several reasons to-boot. Certainly, this sentiment can be applied to the players, coaches, trainers and all else involved with Syracuse Football, at the moment. The Orange is currently 1-7, in what has truly been…
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