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Four friends discuss Syracuse sports and other topics on their minds. Join Matt Phifer, Brett Fortnam, Kevin O'Keefe, and Joe Schell every week!
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Joe, Brett, and Kevin talk about the high-level new recruits Fran Brown is bringing in for Syracuse football. But Brett warns that we can't set our goals too high in year one. The guys talk about Syracuse basketball's most recent three games and whether they can make the Dance. Plus, a discussion about where Syracuse should be in The Athletic's all-time ranking of basketball programs.
Joe, Kevin, Colin, and Matt get together for the holidays to celebrate another year! The guys talk about Fran Brown's recruiting and the addition of Ohio State starting QB Kyle McCord! But there's still football to be played this year as the guys preview Syracuse's Thursday night tilt with South Florida in the Boca Raton Bowl. We check in on Syracuse basketball following a win in South Dakota. Finally, the guys give their Syracuse wish list and New Year's Resolutions. The show ends with a fan favorite, the Syracuse gift list. Have a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!
Matt and Joe talk about Fran Brown's impressive first week-and-a-half as the Syracuse football coach complete with 2 4-star commitments, 8 4-star recruits visiting campus, a Ferrari, and an impressive staff that has got the attention of the greater college football universe. Is Syracuse football on the rise? Plus, a look at the Boca Raton Bowl matchup with South Florida. Finally, Matt and Joe talk about the small improvements they are seeing in Syracuse basketball before a matchup in South Dakota vs. Oregon.
Joe and Matt discuss the hiring of Fran Brown as the new Syracuse football coach. As the country's #1 recruiter, but with little experience, can he make Syracuse a consistent winner? The guys look back at the eight years of the Dino Babers era. On the field, Syracuse became bowl eligible with an exciting win over Wake Forest. The guys recap the game and go over the bowl projections. Finally, Syracuse basketball beat up on LSU in one of their best showings in a long time. Can they keep winning at Virginia on Saturday?
Both Syracuse football and basketball won the hard way this week. Matt and Joe break down the old-school, smashmouth football scheme Syracuse used to run for 382 yards against Pitt on their way to a 28-13 win. The guys talk about Syracuse basketball's 24-point comeback against Colgate. Plus, previews of the football game against Georgia Tech and the basketball game against Tennessee.
Following the loss to Boston College, Joe and Matt discuss what looks to be the end of the Dino Babers era and discuss some potential replacements. But there's still football to be played so they preview the game vs. Pitt. Syracuse basketball is 2-0, but Joe has some concerns with what he's seen so far. Plus, Syracuse soccer pulled off an upset in the ACC Tournament, before losing to UNC. The NCAA Tournament is next!
The pressure is rising on Dino Babers and Syracuse football to turn things around as they ride a 4-game losing streak into the final third of the season. Joe and Matt talk about what went wrong vs. Virginia Tech and preview the critical matchup vs. Boston College. The guys talk about the extremely hot seat Dino Babers sits on and consider if even a bowl could save his position. Joe gives his thoughts on Syracuse basketball following two exhibitions and the guys check in on soccer and cross country.
Colin joins the podcast for the first time in almost a year to let us know he needs three more wins from Syracuse football this regular season. Joe, Matt, and Colin talk about Syracuse's upcoming game vs. Virginia Tech and the need for Syracuse to finish the final five-game stretch strong. The guys dip into the mailbag to discuss what a 6-win season would mean for Dino Babers. Finally, the guys check in on Syracuse soccer.
Joe and Matt preview Adrian Autry's first season at the helm of Syracuse basketball. With a litany of talented transfers including J.J. Starling, can Syracuse find its way back to the NCAA Tournament? A full preview of the players, schedule, and the ACC. On the football side, Syracuse limps into the bye week after getting outscored 112-24 in a 3-game losing streak. Joe and Matt talk about whether Syracuse can get the wins needed to reach bowl eligibility. Finally, Matt salutes the life of a member of the 1959 Syracuse team he knew who went on to be a great ambassador for the university.
The guys are concerned about Syracuse's lethargic offense after a blowout loss to UNC.
The guys urge Syracuse fans not to forget the main goals of this season after Syracuse missed an opportunity for a big win vs. Clemson.
Syracuse defended its flank vs. Army in a comeback win to get to 4-0 for the second straight season.
The guys talk about Syracuse being the first school to ruin NBC's new B1G Saturday Night with a big win in primetime at Purdue.
Syracuse football rolled for the second straight week in a 48-7 win over Western Michigan, but lost two key players in the process. Matt and Joe break down the win and what those losses mean for this Syracuse team. The guys preview the Orange's first major test in primetime at Purdue and talk about Syracuse's 20th place ranking in ESPN's Football Power Index. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Syracuse football's 2023 campaign got off to a solid start with a 65-0 rout of Colgate in which the Orange set the school record for yards in a game (677)! Kevin, Joe, and Matt discuss what can be learned from such a lopsided win over an overpowered opponent and give their first stars and demerits of the year. The guys look ahead to Syracuse's matchup with Western Michigan. Plus, the guys give their takes on the ACC voting to add California, Stanford, and SMU in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt and Joe preview the 2023 Syracuse football season. With their best depth in years and a favorable schedule, can Syracuse return to a bowl game? The guys look at the schedule and players for 2023. Plus, how will Syracuse fair in conference re-alignment? Will the ACC add Cal, Stanford, and SMU? Matt gives his scenarios for Syracuse's future home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Matt and Joe talk about Judah Mintz and Joe Girard III looking into their NBA Draft status while still keeping their college eligibility. Will we get to see Judah play alongside J.J. Starling? Syracuse women's basketball's season came to an end in the WNIT, but things are looking up for a program that put together 20 wins in year one under Felisha Legette-Jack. Syracuse lacrosse notched a pair of wins against weaker opponents, but still struggled winning faceoffs. And Syracuse women's lacrosse reached Number 1 in the country with a perfect 12-0 record! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The full gang is here to talk about the end of the Jim Boeheim era and look back on one of the most storied careers in college basketball history. With 1,116 wins and a whopping 71.7% winning percentage it will be hard to replace such a legend. But what will be the expectations be for Adrian Autry and how quickly will he have to show results? Plus, lacrosse suffered another close loss and is watching its tournament resume opportunities slipping. Finally, Brett is pretty steamed about Brent Axe's firing from ESPN Syracuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe and Matt talk about Syracuse's rematch with Wake Forest coming up in the Second Round of the ACC Tournament. Can Syracuse repeat a W five days after a win or will the rematch favor the loser of game one? The guys make their ACC Tournament picks and talk about the road Syracuse would have to go through to make the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse lacrosse suffered a heartbreaking loss to Duke on Sunday and now have rival Johns Hopkins on Saturday. Can the Orange finally get over the hump? Joe breaks down the faceoff problem that is plaguing the Orange. Meanwhile, Syracuse women's lacrosse is still cruising. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As Syracuse basketball suffers its 4th consecutive loss by at least 17 points to a Georgia Tech team that had not won an ACC road game, it feels like an era is coming to an end. Joe and Matt agree it's time for Jim Boeheim to move on and it may even be time for Syracuse University to have a difficult conversation with the long-time coach. Brett calls in to talk about the four-game skid, the defense, why the zone may still work, and Boeheim. Meanwhile, Syracuse lacrosse looked good again, but couldn't make up for a bad second quarter in a loss to UNC with Duke coming to the Dome next. But Syracuse women's lacrosse is cruising at #2 in the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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