Six freshmen, one transfer. A class that Jim Boeheim, in his 47th year at the helm, having recruited players like Billy Owens, Carmelo Anthony, Johnny Flynn and Michael Carter-Williams, called his best ever. Well, after three games, the ‘Cuse head man is retreading on those words. “Right now, Colgate is a better team than we are.” “One of the things with young players is … [Read more...] about Do Syracuse’s Early Season Struggles Prove Jim Boeheim Doesn’t Fit with the Roster?
What Defines Success in Brooklyn?
Well, if you flashback to what happened in the Bahamas last year, the bar has to be pretty low, right? Syracuse entered the Battle for Atlantis without the athleticism required to compete against good teams, and that was on full display when a mediocre VCU team beat the Orange in a relatively lopsided victory. This year’s SU team (though it is still finding a defensive … [Read more...] about What Defines Success in Brooklyn?
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 and why SU fell to the Deacs for the third straight … [Read more...] about By The Numbers: How SU Flamed Out at Wake Forest, 45-35
Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Prevails over Richmond 74-71 in Overtime
What a strong, high-level basketball game. Two teams going at it early in the season from start to finish. A 14-2 start by Syracuse led by Joe Girard and Judah Mintz pumping up the majority Orange crowd (a small one), but the Spiders had the answer, and it was back and forth all night from there. Overall, a great experience for a young SU team to come into this game and learn … [Read more...] about Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Prevails over Richmond 74-71 in Overtime
Top CNY and Syracuse Players in the NFL this year
Do you know how many former football players from Central New York and Syracuse University are now playing in the NFL? Linebacker Chandler Jones, linebacker Zaire Franklin and punter Riley Dixon are all former Orange currently playing in the NFL this season. Alton Robinson is in his second season with the Seahawks, while Justin Pugh is returning to the offensive line of the … [Read more...] about Top CNY and Syracuse Players in the NFL this year