It really happened, Fizz Nation. SU did indeed stifle NC State inside the Dome last night 24-9 and secure just its second bowl berth since 2013. For a program that gauges success on postseason appearances, yesterday’s victory was the exclamation point on a dream start to 2022. Let’s take a look at the figures that helped the Orange power past the ‘Pack. 1,078 SU’s … [Read more...] about By The Numbers: How SU Exorcized NC State, 24-9
Was Storming the Field Justified?
The answer is no. The last time Syracuse had a victory so big that fans jumped over the railing onto the Dome field was the upset over Clemson in 2017. Do fans seriously think that Saturday’s win over NC State was on the same level, or at least big enough to do something that hasn’t been done since “Despacito” first became a prominent song? Come on. When Clemson visited the … [Read more...] about Was Storming the Field Justified?
Fizz Five 10/17: NC State Recap
Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin recap Syracuse’s victory over NC State from a multitude of angles. 1. What is now considered a successful season?2. How does the win impact recruiting?3. Is this team getting better every week, getting lucky, or a combo of the two?4. Who gets your game balls from Saturday?5. Is this season credited to Dino or Anae? … [Read more...] about Fizz Five 10/17: NC State Recap
Is Oronde Gadsden II Syracuse’s Most Important Player?
On Saturday against NC State, Syracuse may as well have only had one receiver on the field. Oronde Gadsden II was target number one, two and three for Garrett Shrader. The likes of Courtney Jackson, Damien Alford and Devaughn Cooper were practically invisible. The trio combined for three catches and 47 yards. Jackson, SU’s leading receiver from last season, didn’t catch a … [Read more...] about Is Oronde Gadsden II Syracuse’s Most Important Player?
Pack Your Bags for El Paso, Syracuse is Going to the Sun Bowl: CBS Sports
Syracuse is off to its best start in decades, and a massive matchup with #5 Clemson looms next. But it’s time to reap some of the spoils of the Orange 6-0 start. The school is printing up “bowl eligible t-shirts,” which is pretty hysterical. But it’s proof of just how dark days had gotten that qualifying for a bowl game, any bowl game, was reason to print shirts. Jerry Palm … [Read more...] about Pack Your Bags for El Paso, Syracuse is Going to the Sun Bowl: CBS Sports