Alex Burstein, Author at Orange Fizz

Syracuse gets closer to Top 25 after win over NC State

A few weeks ago, Syracuse beating NC State almost certainly would have placed them in the top 25. But, a few Wolfpack...

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Syracuse starts journey back to being ranked after beating UNLV

Just a few weeks ago, it seemed inevitable that Syracuse football would be ranked. All the Orange likely needed to do was...

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Is Syracuse’s running game back after beating UNLV?

The last couple of weeks had been rough for Syracuse’s run game. Against Stanford, SU had less than 30 rushing yards. Then...

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A new conference for Syracuse?

There has been plenty of realignment in the NCAA in recent years. But more could be on the way. A new “super...

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Football

The good and the bad from Syracuse’s 42-14 win over Holy Cross

After a crushing loss to Stanford last week, Syracuse bounced back in big fashion with a 42-14 win over Holy Cross on...

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Hoops

Syracuse announces 2024-25 conference schedule

If you’ve given up on Syracuse football after one loss, you’re in luck. It’s almost October, which means college basketball is just...

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Football

What went wrong for Syracuse’s offense against Stanford?

The Syracuse defense struggled in week one against Ohio. Week two it was special teams that had some trouble. But SU overcame...

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Who to watch for on Stanford

Friday night lights return to the Dome Friday night as Syracuse hosts Stanford. It’s the first-ever ACC conference game for the Cardinal....

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Football

Week three Saturday matchups to watch for Syracuse fans

This Saturday feels a little bit off. After two wins for Syracuse football to open up the season, the Orange had a...

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Syracuse hovers around top-30 in national polls and rankings

After an upset win over #23 Georgia Tech Saturday, Syracuse football still finds itself on the outside of the AP Top 25....

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Football

The biggest difference maker for week two

A top-25 test came sooner for Fran Brown than expected. Georgia Tech may be this season’s surprise team, and after a 2-0...

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Football

Syracuse picks up trio of week one awards

It was easy to pick out good performances week one for Syracuse football. A 38-22 win over Ohio saw dominant offensive plays...

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Week one’s x-factor player for Syracuse

With just hours until kickoff of the 2024 college football season for Syracuse, there’s many different things that fans can be excited...

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Syracuse’s wide receiver room is crowded for week one

Passing came at a premium for Syracuse football in 2023. With a carousel of quarterbacks who had passing struggles and injuries, the...

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Who are the best returners for Syracuse in 2024?

With less than a week until the start of the 2024 season for Syracuse football, much of the focus has been on...

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Fizz Radio Episodes

Fizz Five 8/21: Football Pre-Season Predictions, Possible Breakout Stars & Peter Majstorovic Signs

Nico Horning and Alex Burstein jump on this week’s edition of the Fizz Five podcast. 1. National Media Projections for Syracuse (1:18)2....

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Could this be Syracuse’s year for College Gameday?

One of the biggest fall weekly traditions is ESPN’s College GameDay. A preview show of the biggest games of the week, GameDay...

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Hoops

Syracuse lands front court depth with Petar Majstorovic

Just when it seemed like the 2024-25 roster was finalized for Syracuse Men’s Basketball, the Orange made a change yesterday. Petar Majstrovic,...

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Football

Three takeaways from episode one of “All-Access with Syracuse Football”

Hard Knocks has captured the attention of NFL fans for years, bringing viewers closer to the training camp of a new team...

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McCord can thrive with less pressure-filled situation

The preseason recognition keeps on rolling for new Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord. The list of watch lists for the Ohio State transfer...

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Football

What does Syracuse’s defensive line depth look like after first injury?

Training camp is in full swing for Syracuse football which means plenty of excitement is in the air. But it also signals...

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Oronde Gadsen and Marlow Wax represent SU on preseason All-ACC list

A few months from now, preseason awards will mean absolutely nothing. But as the wait for college football slowly ticks on, they...

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Hoops

Men’s basketball schedule gets good test with Maryland

A challenging non-conference schedule for Syracuse men’s basketball in 2024-25 got even harder yesterday, when Syracuse announced that Maryland will be its...

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Hoops

Men’s basketball continues to round out schedule with Cornell matchup

In what’s a usual occurrence, Syracuse Men’s Basketball announced earlier this week that they will face Cornell this season. This will be...

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Football

Zaire Franklin named top 100 player in NFL for 2024

When the NFL kicks off the regular season in September, there will be nearly 1700 players on rosters across the 32 teams....

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Football

The non-conference game that could be a trap for Syracuse football

First year head coach Fran Brown received an easy schedule as he begins his helm with Syracuse. The College Football Network has...

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FB Recruiting

Syracuse lands in-state target Jayden Mann

Recent recruiting wins for Fran Brown and Syracuse Football have come from across the region and across the country. But Thursday the...

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Featured

New “‘Cuse Athletics Fund” record is step in right direction for Syracuse

Recruiting battles for both high schoolers and transfers in the NCAA are turning more into bidding battles. While a school’s reputations and...

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Hoops

Syracuse men’s hoops and football hurt Directors’ Cup standings

It’s hard to truly define what universities are the “best” at sports. But every year since 1993 the National Association of Collegiate...

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Hoops

Donnie Freeman and The Bahamas fall just short of Olympic qualification

An impressive Olympic basketball streak for Syracuse men’s hoops is likely coming to a close this month. After five straight Olympics with...

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Hoops

Former Syracuse recruit Dior Johnson commits to UCF

Not one, but two once-prized Syracuse basketball recruits will be playing together next year over a thousand miles away from the Dome....

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Syracuse lands speedy 2025 three-star wide receiver Gabe Daniels

In the ever-expanding 2025 class for Syracuse football, the Orange grabbed some wide receiver depth yesterday with the commitment of three-star wide...