Orange Fizz
Posts By Damon Amendolara
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1.1KFootballNew Syracuse QB Del Rio-Wilson Called “First Class” By SEC Coach
Quarterback has been a source of angst for SU fans for years. As the Orange have struggled to get their footing for...
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1.7KBB RecruitingJudah Mintz’s Commitment Helps Boeheim Leave SU on Higher Ground
Jim Boeheim is crusty and cranky. He scoffs at your criticisms, he belittles the critics. He has run Syracuse basketball’s kingdom for...
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1.7KHoopsSyracuse’s Blowout Loss to Duke is the Final Humiliation for a Limping Program
The season from hell walked right up to the Gates of Hades and asked the Devil to punch it in the face....
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4.8KBB RecruitingDid Emoni Bates’ Dad Sink the Best Prep Star of the Decade?
There is no debate that Emoni Bates’ much-anticipated college career has been wildly underwhelming. The prep star with an SI cover story...
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2.3KBB RecruitingChris Bunch Skyrockets Up Recruit Rankings, Insiders See Star
It’s hard to jump from a top 200 recruit to a top 100. It’s even harder to jump from unranked to top...
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718HoopsDid Syracuse’s Win over NC State Recharge the Offense?
We know Syracuse’s defense is a problem, and one that won’t be fixed this season. We’re into February, just a month away...
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1.8KBB RecruitingGottlieb says Boeheim Should Retire and Rivals Recruit Against “Daddy Ball”
This has gotten ugly for Syracuse hoops. The season is skidding off the road, and out of the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse fans...
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2.0KFB RecruitingWhy New WR Coach Michael Johnson Is a Key Addition for SU
Tuesday morning CFB Insider Pete Thamel tweeted Syracuse had added FAU’s Michael Johnson to its coaching staff. Even though some may overlook...
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799FB RecruitingJackpot! How did Syracuse Beat Bama and Others to Francois Nolton?
It’s enough to make you refresh the page and make sure you’re not misreading the headline. “Syracuse beats Alabama for 4-star lineman...
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1.3KHoopsSyracuse Rips Brown 93-62 in First Game Back, Climbs Back Over .500
The last time we saw Syracuse on the court was more than two weeks ago against Georgetown, the disappointing 79-75 loss. So...
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1.4KBB RecruitingThe Strange Saga of Zion Cruz is the Last Big Mystery in the Class of ’22
Appropriately, Zion Cruz is the last great mystery for the Class of ’22. For months we’ve documented the many twists and turns...
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793HoopsClaw Marks: Villanova Runs Away from Syracuse in 2nd Half at MSG
Long range shooting and dominance on the glass were the ingredients in a Villanova win over Syracuse at MSG 67-53. All was...
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1.3KFB RecruitingWill Syracuse Ever Dig Out of the Recruiting Basement with Babers?
Syracuse announced Dino Babers is staying as coach for another year, and the news wasn’t all that surprising. Despite the depressing three-game...
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788HoopsAnatomy of a Disaster: How in the World Did Syracuse Lose to Colgate?
Fifty-four games. Fifty-nine freaking years. That’s how long the winning streak had been over Colgate. Last night, it went up in a...
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3.5KFB RecruitingCould 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...
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948FootballBlowout Babers: Why Does Dino Get Routed So Often?
It was all ugly on Saturday for Syracuse. The Orange need just a single win over the last three weeks of the...
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1.7KBB RecruitingDid Syracuse Go All-In for the Class of ’22 Because It’s Boeheim’s Finale?
The Class of ’22 is historic for Syracuse, not only in its size but also its national ranking. Jim Boeheim suggested it...
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1.7KFootballSyracuse projected to inaugural Fenway Bowl vs. UCF
At 5-4, Syracuse’s season has been a thousand times better than most could have imagined. Coming off the disastrous 1-win campaign last...
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1.1KBB RecruitingCan the Class of ’22 Bring an ACC Title to the Carrier Dome?
Chris Bunch is bring optimism to Syracuse hoops. The recent commit told Mike McAllister he believes the incoming talent is enough to...
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1.0KBB RecruitingWhen exactly did Syracuse lose 4-star Chance Westry?
Once upon a time Syracuse was a legitimate threat to land Chance Westry. The highly-touted 4-star prospect from Harrisburg, PA chose Auburn...
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887BB RecruitingSyracuse Recruiting Proving It’s Scouting Is Excellent
Plenty of high school studs never pan out as college stars. Projecting how a 17 or 18-year-old will compete against his peers...
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The Boeheim Bunch: Where Does Syracuse’s Class Rank After Big Commitment?
Chris Bunch rounded out an amazing recruiting class for Syracuse when he committed on Thursday. The Orange now have elite talent at...
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2.5KBB RecruitingCrystal Ball Prediction for 4-Star Chris Bunch
In just a few hours 4-star wing Chris Bunch will choose between Syracuse, Washington and Rutgers. The Orange would round out an...
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1.2K1FB RecruitingWill Tommy DeVito’s Transfer Hurt Syracuse Recruiting?
February 1, 2017 was supposed to be a turning point in Syracuse football history. Dino Babers had just wrapped up his first...
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Chris Bunch Will Decide Thursday, Here’s the Scouting Report
Syracuse’s Class of ’22 is getting full, but there might still be room for one more. Just days after 3-star Maliq Brown...
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877BB RecruitingMaliq Brown Adds Grit to Syracuse’s Deep Class of 2022
In front of a large crowd at Blue Ridge HS in Virginia, 3-star recruit Maliq Brown chose Syracuse to add more firepower...
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950BB RecruitingJJ Starling’s Stress Level Was at a “20” Before Choosing Notre Dame
Watching a top 30 recruit from Baldwinsville choose another ACC school was a tough pill to swallow this week. JJ Starling chose...
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JJ Starling Chooses Notre Dame, What’s Next for Syracuse?
JJ Starling knew how to build the drama, whether it was intentional or not. His announcement was supposed to come down at...
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852FeaturedCan Syracuse Survive These Heartbreaking Losses?
There’s not many gimmes on the Syracuse schedule. Two weeks ago fans could dream of a bowl game. At 3-1 the work...
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1.9KBB RecruitingWill Maliq Brown’s Friendship with Justin Taylor Make the Difference for SU?
The Class of ’22 already has solid talent from top to bottom for Syracuse. Sharpshooter Justin Taylor can bomb from downtown. Gritty...
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985BB RecruitingHere’s What Chris Bunch is Saying About His Final Three Schools
Top 100 recruit Chris Bunch could be the final piece of the Syracuse Class of ’22. It’s a group that already has...
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Look Out, Here Comes Memphis In the Zion Cruz Race
Penny Hardaway has yet to win a national championship. In fact, he has yet to earn a Final Four or even an...
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742FootballThe Morning After: Reaction to Syracuse’s Heartbreaking Loss to FSU
It was a game Syracuse desperately needed for bowl eligibility. Florida State had put all of its problems on display for the...
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1.2KBB RecruitingRanking the Competition of JJ Starling’s 5 Final Schools
JJ Starling is a Central New York native, a 6’4″ combo guard from Baldwinsville who is a consensus top-40 recruit in the...
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1.4KBB RecruitingDon’t Be Fooled, Peter Carey Had Interest From These High Major Programs
There may be a misleading narrative out there that new Syracuse commit Peter Carey had no other elite schools interested. The 7-foot...
