Tag: UConn Huskies
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Syracuse Can Make a Statement by Covering This Week
An old Big East rivalry is renewed Saturday night when Syracuse heads east to take on UConn. The Orange are 23-point road favorites after their 24-point blowout win over Louisville. The line certainly seems high, but it makes more sense when you look at the team the Huskies have been recently. This is a UConn…
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Could Jim Mora at UConn Hurt Syracuse Recruiting?
UConn is still laboring on the hamster wheel of college football, insisting it will get somewhere despite running in place for so long. The latest swing is the hire of Jim Mora Jr., who spent 6 seasons at UCLA going 46-30, and 29-24 in the Pac-12. In his first four seasons with the Bruins he…
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Syracuse’s Most Important Players: #4 Jalen Carey
In Jalen Carey‚Äôs first season in Orange there was plenty of hype, a few flashes, and way too many turnovers. In the third game of the season Carey almost led SU to a win over UConn, slashing to the hoop for 26 points to go along with seven rebounds and three steals. But the stat…
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By the Numbers: Syracuse-UConn and Madison Square Garden
Syracuse faces UConn in a former Big East battle tonight at Madison Square Garden, or in other words, the ‚Äúmecca‚Äù of basketball. It‚Äôs safe to say the two squads are pretty fond of each other, having met a total of 94 times. 70 of those meetings were played as conference rivals in the Big East,…
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Previewing Syracuse’s Opponents in the 2K Classic
This week‚Äôs 2K Classic renews a rivalry in its rightful venue. But Syracuse‚Äôs next opponent is going to feel a little out of place at Madison Square Garden. The Orange will play the team in the Oregon vs. Iowa matchup with the corresponding result of their own game. Regardless, there are opportunities for the Orange…
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Can You Solve This Syracuse Football Bye Week Math Equation?
Well, the Orange is off this week, which means something must be done to keep everyone excited during the bye. With that said, what better way is there to do that than another Syracuse football equation? So, here‚Äôs a step-by-step problem that includes every opponent the Orange faces (or has already faced) this season: Step…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and UConn
Last week marked the first time our staff had differing opinions on a game. Half of them moved to 3-0 while the others picked up a loss. Now, it’s back to unanimous decisions as Syracuse takes on UConn this Saturday. Tyler Aki (3-0): Syracuse 62, UConn 17 This will be an Orange lead from wire…
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Three Things To Watch For Syracuse Against UConn
Through three games, everything has gone according to plan for Dino Babers and company. The Orange is 3-0 for the first time under the head coach, every game has been won in convincing fashion and we‚Äôve seen nothing but ‚Äúowies‚Äù on the field health-wise. Now, a much inferior UConn comes into the Dome fresh off…
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What Does Syracuse Need To Do To Get Back On Track Tonight
Last Saturday‚Äôs loss to No. 2 Kansas was everything everyone expected. Sure, the Orange was looking like it was going to exceed expectations this season, but it was unreasonable to demand that it to pull off a neutral site victory over arguably the best team in the country. Now, SU gets a more reasonable challenge…
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So, When Do the Real Tests Start For Syracuse Basketball?
Another day, another blowout Syracuse win. That‚Äôs been the mantra for SU, especially after its latest beatdown of South Carolina State. The Orange has been extremely impressive through its opening four games, but its wins are nothing to write home about. SU has won its four games by an average margin of nearly 34 points,…
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What Are Amba Etta-Tawo’s Chances of Winning the Biletnikoff?
If Amba Etta-Tawo hadn‚Äôt already established himself as one of the best receivers in college football, then allow him to reintroduce himself. The Maryland transfer did just that to the tune of 12 catches, 270 yards and two touchdowns in SU’s win over UConn to reestablish himself as the NCAA‚Äôs leading receiver. But this isn‚Äôt…
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Scouting the UConn Huskies
Coming off two embarrassing losses to South Florida and #3 Louisville, the Orange finally gets a softer task when it travels to East Hartford to face Connecticut this Saturday. Although the Huskies are 2-1, their two wins were both three point victories against the FCS‚Äôs Maine and a lowly Virginia team. However, Vegas clearly doesn‚Äôt…
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Syracuse, UConn to Renew Rivalry
Conference realignment definitely threw some wrenches in Syracuse fans‚Äô plans to watch classic rivalry games year-in and year-out.¬† SU has put together series with old rivals St. John‚Äôs and Villanova and finally has a home game next season against hated foe Georgetown.¬† Yet, there was always one team missing from the old Big East get…
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Dogged Out: Cuse Lets UConn Win Final Big East Game with Sluggish Effort
The Orange didn’t make good decisions in a loss to the Huskies in Hartford.
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Louisville Added to the ACC: What it Means for Syracuse, UConn & the League
The Cardinals move in to Maryland’s old spot, what does this mean for the ACC?
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Week 7 Fizz Five: Making Sure the UConn Win is Not West Virginia ’11 2.0
Last season a Friday night blowout at home was the beginning of the end for the Orange.
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D.A.’s Knee-Jerk Reaction: Syracuse Crushes UConn & Coach P at Dome
Here’s what the big win over the Huskies means for SU’s bowl eligibility.
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Calhoun’s Retirement Reminds Us the Clock is Ticking on Boeheim too
There’s so many similarities between two of the fiercest competitors in college hoops history.
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4 of 5 Dentists Agree: UConn’s Andre Drummond is the NBA Draft’s Biggest Bust
The laundry list of reasons the Huskies big man scares GMs is fantastic.
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Big Game James Steps Up, Syracuse’s Path to Title Clears at MSG
Southerland had been looking for his shot all winter, but found it at the best time.
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“Nothing Bothers Us.” Boeheim’s Epic Words as Syracuse Beats UConn
How The Per’fesser is going Jedi on the Big East media. Well done.
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Fizz 5: We Pick Through UConn’s Carcass, Line Up Syracuse’s Reasons to Smile
K-Jo, composure, MCW, the final play & Keita’s brutal play all make this week’s Fizz 5.
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Fizz Radio: Fab’s Effect, UConn’s Probation, Marrone’s Boring Offense
Listen to the latest episode of Fizz Radio as SU rolls toward a deep March run.
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“Light’s Out” for UConn? Why Wayne Morgan is Syracuse’s Priority Tomorrow
The NYC DB likes the nickname “Light’s Out.” So who gets darkness on NSD?
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Morgan’s Coach Tells Fizz SU Has “Outstanding Chance” After His Official Visit
Wayne Morgan is the best player in NYC, and the Orange is close to landing him.
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Fizz 5: Playcalling, Special Teams & Sensible Postgame Rationale all MIA
Sorting through the mess that was UConn and how to fix it.
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Jim Calhoun is a Better Coach than Jim Boeheim: A Syracuse Fan’s Realization
While both are extremely similar, there’s one huge difference: Calhoun wins when it matters more.
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Syracuse Dominates UConn at MSG. Will History Be Repeated?
A UConn fan’s work reminded us to sweep the leg against the Huskies tonight.
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Paul Pasqualoni to UConn is Bad News for Syracuse Recruiting
The Big East prep battles just got hotter as perma-tan Coach P slides to Storrs.
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Never Forget ESPN’s Man Love for the Huskies
Syracuse-UConn tonight is about more than just the Big East standings.
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FizzCast: Edsall on Syracuse Rumors
Why does it seem Randy Edsall has so little use for his alma mater?
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Calhoun-Bot 3000 Under Fire
UConn could be facing NCAA violations, leading to a major earthquake in the Big East.
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Obituaries: Huskies Basketball
Connecticut’s season is over, embalmed and waiting for a merciless exit from the Big East tournament next month.
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SU Hoops: The Closer
This is what makes this SU team so much different from teams in years past. The simple ability to be closers is something to appreciate.
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A Response to Storrs Community College
It’s game day and the Orange is ranked 2nd in the country. So with that in mind, it’s time for us to take off the gloves and have some blog fun.
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