D.A. (SU ’01) is the Vader to this Fizz Deathstar. He created the site in August ’08, and as editor-in-chief attempts daily to avoid icebergs while at the helm. He is the host of “The D.A. Show” mornings on SiriusXM’s Mad Dog Channel. Been known to love an SU throwback jersey, appear on NFL Network Top 10 shows, and put chili on his Hoffman hots. D.A. began his radio career at WAER in Syracuse as Sports Director. Email D.A.: theDAshow912@gmail.com
Alex Burstein (SU ’27) joined Team Fizz in April ’24. He was born and raised in Chicago, IL. He roots for the Cubs over the White Sox plus all the other Chicago teams. At SU, Alex has done sports and news reporting with WAER, Z89 and CitrusTV. In his free time, he likes to go on runs and read. He studies Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Alex: alex.burstein04@gmail.com
Jack Knight (SU ‘29) joined Team Fizz in June ‘25. He’s from Boston, MA, and roots for the Bruins, Red Sox, Patriots, and Celtics. Jack was the play-by-play voice of his highschool and a head writer of his school’s newspaper. He spends his free time growing his jersey collection and playing various sports video games. He studies Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Jack: jknightcuse@gmail.com
Michael Batson (SU ’29) joined Team Fizz in September ’25. He’s from Chicago, IL, and roots for the Bears, Cubs, and Bulls. Michael was the play-by-play voice of his high school and sports writer at his school’s newspaper. He studies Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Michael: Batson.Michael06@gmail.com
Nick Foster (SU ‘29) joined Team Fizz in October ‘25. He’s from Staten Island, New York and roots for the Mets, Knicks, and Giants. Nick created MetsMuse on X and was the play-by-play voice of his high school football and basketball teams. In his free time, he likes to run, watch sports, and play basketball. He studies Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Nick: nicholasmfos32@gmail.com
