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 has been the host of “The D.A. Show” on CBS Sports Radio since ’13, heard nationally. 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.: damon.amendolara@audacy.com
Ethan Frank (SU ’24) joined Team Fizz in January ’22. A Westport, CT native, Ethan grew up a Chargers and Mets fan, while also living and dying on every Syracuse game (his father is an SU alum). When not watching those teams, you can find him working at WAER, CitrusTV, Z89, or on the golf course. He studies Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Ethan: egfrank1023@gmail.com
Liam Griffin (SU ’24) joined Team Fizz in May ’22. He has lived in five different states and currently resides in Barrington, RI. He’s your typical Boston sports fan, always complaining about the little things. When Liam isn’t Fizzing or watching his teams win titles, you can find him working at WAER, Z89, CitrusTV, or listening to music that came out well before he was born. He studies Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Liam: lmcg828@gmail.com
Francesco Simone (SU ‘24) joined Team Fizz in September ‘22. He is originally from Italy, but grew up in Rochester, NY as a Yankees, Jets and Knicks fan. When not working at WAER or Z89, you can find Francesco scrolling through baseball box scores from the 1930s. He studies Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School and Finance at the Whitman School. Email Francesco: francesco.simone763@gmail.com
Adam Gotkin (SU ’26) joined Team Fizz in June ’23. Born and raised just outside of Washington, DC, Adam can be found delusionally expecting his professional sports teams to be good. When not watching those teams lose, you can find him working at WAER, Z89, Citrus TV, or listening to Blues Rock music that no one else his age has ever heard of. He studies Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Adam: adamgotkin24@gmail.com
Tyler Aitken (SU ’25) joined Team Fizz in July ’23. Born and raised in CNY, Tyler (a second-generation Syracuse student) has been a lifelong Orange fan. When he’s not working at WAER or Z89, you can find Tyler debating with his friends about where Marek Dolezaj ranks all-time for SU players. He studies Broadcast & Digital Journalism at the Newhouse School. Email Tyler: tyler.aitken13@gmail.com
