Tag: Syracuse
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Jim Boeheim Previews 2020-21 Season
45th-year Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim chatted with the media ahead of the upcoming season. Check out his thoughts on the departure of Dior Johnson, Covid-19 protocols and newcomers Kadary Richmond and Alan Griffin. On Dior Johnson’s De-Commitment Boeheim is not allowed to mention Johnson by name, but he certainly addressed him here. “We did not…
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SU Basketball Hit the Gym
Syracuse center Bourama Sidibe and forward Marek Dolezaj have each gained over 20 pounds, Jim Boeheim told the Syracuse Post-Standard. That’s good news, especially after a summer that didn’t go as planned for anyone. For Dolezaj, the pandemic may have helped his weight gain, since all he could do was eat and lift, while staying…
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Trill Williams Opts Out, Targets NFL
Syracuse star defensive back Trill Williams will forgo the season’s final four games, and enter the NFL draft, the junior announced on Twitter Wednesday. The move mirrors his close friend and fellow DB Andre Cisco, who opted out of the season after sustaining a season-ending injury. Williams was also sidelined with injury, but it’s unclear…
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Play Morgan: Have We Already Forgotten Eric Dungey?
Who the hell is Eric Dungey? That’s what most Syracuse fans said when a three-star true freshman quarterback was thrust into action in SU’s 2015 opener against Rhode Island. He was a skinny kid from Oregon, baring no resemblance to the Captain America action figure he would later become. Dungey was only in the game…
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Fizz Radio 10/24: Moral Victories for Syracuse vs. Clemson and The Athletic’s Grace Raynor
Brad Klein and Thomas Shults preview Syracuse football’s highly anticipated matchup with No. 1 Clemson, and talk to The Athletic’s Grace Raynor for the inside scoop on the projected first-overall pick Trevor Lawrence and his battery mate Travis Etienne.
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Duke vs. Syracuse: Crystal Ball Predictions
John (3-0): Syracuse 31, Duke 20 Somehow, someway Vegas like Duke to win this game. Babers and company have come to adapt the underdog mentality and once again beat the spread, but outright. The offense excels once again behind quick strikes and a balanced attack. Sean Tucker goes for another 100 and DeVito connects with…
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SU Top 100: #2 Ernie Davis
Following in the footsteps of the greatest running back ever is a lofty aspiration. Ernie Davis wanted nothing else. His hero, Jim Brown persuaded him to come to Syracuse in 1958, two years after Brown left SU as the most decorated player in program history. “I told him it wouldn’t be a cakewalk because we’re…
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SU Top 100: #20 Paul Gait
1989 may have been the peak of Syracuse lacrosse. In ’88, Syracuse went undefeated en route to a national championship. When the NCAA tournament came around the following season, SU had just one blemish on their record. The Orange took care of Navy and blew through Maryland 18-8 to land themselves in the national championship…
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SU Top 100: #23 Mike Powell
There is no comparison in Syracuse history to the Powell brothers. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to find many families across any collegiate athletic programs that equal what Casey, Ryan and Mike accomplished at SU. It wasn’t just the rarity of three brothers all playing for the same school. It was the dominance, excellence,…
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Carmelo and Willian, a Pair of Aging Stars That Are Finally Being Appreciated
Carmelo Anthony will always be a Syracuse legend, has a number retired in the Dome, a practice facility named after him, and will land near the top of the SU 100 list. He has been infinitely frustrating for many NBA fans, as his pro career never materialized like so many expected. But now inside the…
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SU Top 100: #41 Roosevelt Bouie
Back in the mid-’70s the nation was consumed by Watergate fallout, polyester suits, and a new style of basketball. The ABA has made its mark embracing a run and gun vibe, encouraging wide open offense and a flair for nicknamed personalities. It was at this time Syracuse basketball found itself in the thick of a…
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SU Top 100: #56 Eric Devendorf
Syracuse fans quickly found a nickname for this deadly guard out of Central Michigan. Devo had a temper, and sometimes found trouble off the court. But he had a tight handle, a silky smooth pull up game and left-handed finishes off the glass that left rim protectors mystified. Devendorf owns one of the most memorable…
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SU Legend Leo Rautins Is Canada’s Mr. Basketball and Living His Best Life
The performance and the attitude were pure Leo. What is it about guys named Leo? DiCaprio, Gorcey, Tolstoy, Durocher – even Uncle Leo from Seinfeld – all carry themselves with a well-established inner confidence. We all should be dealing with COVID-19 lockdown as smoothly as Syracuse legend Leo Rautins is handling it. Stress? Not here.…
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SU Top 100: #95-91
We’re just getting started in our quest to rank the top-100 athletes in Syracuse Athletics history. It was a lot tougher than simply pulling up the SU record books an ranking accordingly. Post-collegiate accomplishments are weighted heavily. It’s important that players continue to enhance the Syracuse brand after they’re done wearing Orange. Football and basketball…
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A Year Of Changes For Syracuse Basketball In 2020
College basketball is going through plenty of changes. The Olympic Model will be adopted to help athletes financially. The G-League is trying to poach many of its young stars. And no March Madness is forcing some tough decisions around the country. There’s also drama on the court. As the sport changes, so does Syracuse basketball.…
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Fizz Four: Controversies No. 2
The big bad NCAA came for Syracuse’s jugular in March of 2016. After a ludicrously lengthy investigation of eight years, the infractions committee imposed harsh penalties and sanctions against mostly the basketball program, but also the football program. You can read a much less entertaining, more official summary of the violations here, but allow me.…
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Fizz Four: Controversies No. 3
I started No. 4 in this four-part countdown series as such: ‚ÄúIf you ever find yourself having to come up with the top four controversies in Syracuse Basketball history‚Ķ congratulations, you‚Äôre in luck. Jim Boeheim is the coach. He IS controversy.‚Äù No. 3 is sticking with the theme. Boeheim Ejected after “Charge” Allow me to…
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Fizz Four: Controversies No. 4
If you ever find yourself having to come up with the top four controversies in Syracuse Basketball history‚Ķ congratulations, you‚Äôre in luck. Jim Boeheim is the coach. He IS controversy. Depending on who you ask, Boehiem is a million different things. ‚ÄúHe‚Äôs a whiner. He‚Äôs a winner. He tells it like it is. He‚Äôs an…
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How Do the Oddsmakers View Syracuse’s Chances in the ACC?
College football is in the spotlight for so many unusual reasons right now. The empowerment of players has been building as a storyline for years now. The NCAA agreed to accept an Olympic model for name and likeness, meaning for the first time ever players will be able to profit on their ability in financial…
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Would SU Ever Play in London? Here’s the Top 10 Sports in the UK
The NFL has tried for years to get the sport to take off across the pond. The NFL owners look at the United Kingdom as a rare opportunity to win over another large market. While much of the world globally embraces the NBA, other sports have taken note. College basketball is following suit. This December…
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Top 3 Comebacks in Syracuse History Part 3
Imagine Syracuse leads a football game 24-3 heading into halftime. The Orange proceed to get shutout in the second half, but hang on to win 24-21. How do you feel leaving the Dome? SU won, but the elation is absent, because they almost blew it. Comebacks are the opposite. You think it‚Äôs a loss, then…
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Top 3 Comebacks in Syracuse History Part 2
Imagine Syracuse leads a football game 24-3 heading into halftime. The Orange proceed to get shutout in the second half, but hang on to win 24-21. How do you feel leaving the Dome? SU won, but the elation is absent, because they almost blew it. Comebacks are the opposite. You think it‚Äôs a loss, then…
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Top 3 Seasons in Syracuse Football History (Part 1)
There has been well over a century‚Äôs worth of football played in Syracuse program history. Since its first-ever game on Nov. 23, 1889, SU has experienced a considerable amount of success ‚Äì illustrated by 724 program wins, 206 total weeks spent ranked in the polls and five conference championships during its time in the Big…
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How To Still Enjoy Syracuse March Madness This Weekend
The NCAA Tournament is canceled, so what are we to do? College basketball fans have had the rug pulled out from under them, but there’s still ways to enjoy the sport. Syracuse fans have been privy to plenty of great games and classic wins. We’ll lay out for you the ways you can still have…
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Former Syracuse Target Khalif Battle Enters the Transfer Portal
(Photo courtesy of The Butler Collegian and Donald Crocker) Tyus Battle’s brother, Khalif, is leaving Butler after his freshman season. The New Jersey native only saw 11 minutes per game in the 24 he appeared in. Battle was not inserted into any of Butler’s final three games. It couldn’t have been the start Battle was…
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Unpopular Opinion: Jim Boeheim was Excellent in 2020
A couple of disclaimers to note before I make an argument that will immediately raise some eyebrows. When Jim Boeheim became the head coach of Syracuse Basketball 44 years ago, nobody cared. He built the expectations himself. It’s important perspective for columns like this. By the current standards, the 2019-20 season was a failure. Syracuse…
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Your Best College Basketball Betting Tips For March Madness
March Madness is nearly here for another year, and this one will prove to be perhaps the most unique in history with games not being played in front of fans. Anyone hoping to place a bet ahead of the tourney might be looking for some advice on where to put their money. While making predictions…
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The Syracuse Fan’s Guide to March Madness
The SU season has been a roller coaster, much like this winter in CNY. There’s been bitter cold (plethora of non-conference losses) alongside unseasonably warm days (beating UVA). The good news is no matter what happens, the NCAA Tournament is a great way for us to avoid work. And now with legalized sports betting expanding…
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Syracuse’s Nightmare ACC Tournament Draw
The mission and objective were simple: win the Saturday‚Äôs regular season finale against Miami and lock up the five-seed in the ACC Tournament. Lose and fall to the six-seed and make things 1,000x harder on yourselves in Greensboro.¬† Seems easy, right? Apparently not because in very Syracuse-esque fashion, the Orange dropped that critical final game…
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s Second Win over BC
Jim Boeheim will continue his streak of never finishing under .500 in a season. The Orange swept the Boston College series with a 84-71 win in Chestnut Hill. Takeaways: 1. Bizzare Stat of the Night Boston College is not a good three point shooting team. The Eagles are outside the top-300 in three-point percentage, and…
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The Recruiting Power of Dior Johnson
When you think of some of the elite recruiters in college basketball, your mind probably goes to the likes of John Calipari, Mike Krzyzewski or Bill Self. Five to ten years ago, you may have also thought of Jim Boeheim, but his self-admitted struggles with picking up a really quality big man over the last…
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Syracuse’s Defense is the Worst It’s Been in Years
Jim Boeheim has been saying it all season long, but even more so during an ugly 1-5 stretch. After the loss to Duke: ¬† ‚ÄúWe‚Äôve got to score a lot of points against them. They‚Äôre going to score a lot of points because we can‚Äôt stop them.‚Äù After coming up just short to No. 8…
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Syracuse Seems to Be Lacking This Key Element
As the season has progressed a few flaws have emerged for Syracuse basketball.¬† At the beginning of the season, it was an over-reliance on the three-ball to win games. That seemingly has been fixed with terrible shooting performances transforming into wins against Pitt (5-21) and Virginia Tech (6-24).¬† The more the season has gone on,…
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