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Could FL WR Corey Holmes Be the Gem Syracuse Has Been Searching For?
Could Corey Holmes be the recruiting gem Syracuse football has been looking for? No matter who you ask, the standout wide receiver is one of the best talents in the country. He comes in at #75 on the ESPN 150 list of overall players in the nation. He sits at #228 on the Rivals 250 best prospects, and is the 31st wideout on that list.
He plays for one of the elite football factories...
Is George McDonald Trying to Hit a Florida-to-Syracuse Recruiting Geyser?
George McDonald is looking to mine the fertile grounds of Florida, and with his connections within the Sunshine State, he could be on the verge of hitting a geyser. Reportedly the Syracuse offensive coordinator offered two scholarships to players at Blanche Ely High (Pompano Beach), and giving a long look at a third.
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Syracuse Basketball Faces Big Odds, According to Vegas Bookmakers
Ladies and gentlemen, bettors of all ages, the 2013-14 college basketball betting odds are in, thanks to VegasInsider.com and Bovada. According to Bovada, the Syracuse Orange have 25-1 odds to win the National Championship, while VegasInsider.com has them at a get-out-your-check-books-right-now 40-1 long shots.
The favorite? You guessed it -- or maybe you didn't because I find...
The 8 Most Depressing Things About Attending A Game At Your Alma Mater
2003
Every year, my friends and I make the trek back up to upstate New York to catch a basketball game at our alma mater, Syracuse University. While the cast of characters changes from year to year, there are five of us who are always up for the trip, regardless of what’s going on in our lives. And while the experience itself is “fun”, I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t also...
2012/13 College Dunk of the Year Tournament Champion
(Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports)
Congratulations to our 2012/13 College Dunk of the Year Tournament Champion, Syracuse's C.J. Fair. Fair's dunk garnered 55% of the votes in the finals, edging out Eastern Kentucky's Marcus Lewis.
Jim Boeheim: The Sappiest Of Saps
The City of Syracuse's first couple, Jim and Juli Boeheim, were spotlighted Wednesday evening at Turning Stone with an event, sponsored by 40 Below, to celebrate Boeheim's 50 years in Central New York.
According to 40 Below's website, the object of the event was to have the Boeheims share stories about their history in Syracuse and where the region is going in the future...
Syracuse maintaining Big East ties
I think my personal record for offending someone on a first date is about four minutes after picking her up, which is pretty much how the Syracuse to the ACC era began. Head coach Jim Boeheim started by comparing the Big East Tournament and the ACC Tournament: "It's a great place for a tournament," he told the Birmingham News of New York. "Where would you want...
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Syracuse comedy troupe creates parody song of ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ (video)
A sketch comedy troupe based out of Syracuse called “Humor Whore” has done an outstanding job of creating a parody version of the Queen classic “Bohemian Rhapsody” featuring lyrics crafted to address all things related to Syracuse Orange basketball. Fittingly, the song is entitled, “Boeheimian Rhapsody,” a nod to head basketball coach Jim Boeheim’s name. Very clever...
C.J. Fair Returns to Syracuse, Restores Faith in NBA Decision Process
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Sanity prevailed in C.J. Fair’s decision on whether to jump to the NBA.
“After talking it over with my family and my coaches, I decided another year at Syracuse was best for me. I’m excited about working hard with my teammates to put together another great season and graduating has also been a goal of mine.”
First off, this gives the Orange a major boost going...
NBA.com’s David Aldridge Claims In Article That SU Forward C.J. Fair Has Declared For The NBA Draft
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Typo, or leak?
NBA.com’s David Aldridge wrote an article yesterday about the small forwards of the 2013 class, claiming that Syracuse star C.J. Fair had already declared for the NBA Draft. While many believe Fair will in fact go pro, he hasn’t made any decision public, though he is scheduled to have a press conference this week to update the school and fans on...
Syracuse’s Christmas Joins Jewish Frat
The phenomenon surrounding Rakeem Christmas just got even funnier: The Syracuse center is, in fact,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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Jim Boeheim gets testy with reporter
Gregg Doyel of CBS asked Jim Boeheim if he was returning for the 2014 season, and the Syracuse coach wasn't having any of it in the post- Final Four presser.
ALL YOU CAN EAT
Syracuse walk-on takes banana challenge
Syracuse reserve guard Russ DeRemer proved today that oranges aren’t the only fruit he’s fond of. While Sarah Kogod, a sports blogger for The Washington Post, talked with players at the Verizon Center Wednesday, she stumbled upon DeRemer’s passion for food-related challenges. Before long, DeRemer was shoveling down bananas as teammates cheered him on. Fellow guard Nolan Hart served...
BIGGER THAN THE GAME
Syracuse player's home burns down during tourney
Syracuse guard Michael Carter-Williams lost his home to a fire during the team's 66-60 win over Cal on Saturday night.
Video: Seth Davis Picks Montana Over Syracuse, Orange Fans Fire Back
Seth Davis manages to tick off a few fan bases around this time of the year – in 2013, it’s the Syracuse Orange supporters.
Upon hearing that SU would face off against Big Sky champion Montana in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, Davis immediately called the Grizzlies for the upset. That’s right, it was Davis, not noted Syracuse troll Doug Gottlieb who called the Orange...
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