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How New Jersey is key in Syracuse football's turnaround Mar 28, 2024

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker turn their attention to New Jersey and why players and coaches from that state are playing a key part in Syracuse football's turnaround.

Brent and Emily go over the key players from New Jersey on the SU roster, how they are looking in spring practice and the roles they will be playing in the 2024 season. You'll also hear from SU players and New Jersey natives Fadil Diggs, James Heard, Jayden Bellamy, Denis Jacquez Jr and Trebor Pena on their favorite things about the Garden State.

Brent and Emily also list their Top 5 favorite things to come out of New Jersey!

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How Syracuse football's linebackers factor into Fran Brown's new defense Mar 27, 2024

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker shine the spotlight on Syracuse football's linebacking group and how they factor into SU's new 4-2-5 defensive approach under new head coach Fran Brown and DC Elijah Robinson.

Emily and Brent offer observations on the group from a recent practice and the mentality of the players in the 4-2-5 defense vs. SU's 3-3-5 approach under Dino Babers.

They also listen in to soundbites from SU linebacker Derek McDonald and new LB coach/Co-DC Robert Wright on why he came to Syracuse, how the new defensive approach will be successful and what has impressed him about working with SU head coach Fran Brown so far.

Brent and Emily also answer questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on who will start and rotate in at linebacker, how SU is addressing speed on the roster and more.

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Syracuse falls short of Sweet 16, Dyaisha Fair caps historic career in loss to UConn Mar 26, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 72-64 loss to the UConn Huskies in the NCAA Tournament.

Syracuse, picked to finish ninth in its league in the preseason and the point guard passed over by nearly every Division I program in the country fell just short against a perennial national powerhouse on Monday night

The UConn Huskies clinched a 30th straight Sweet 16 and beat Syracuse for the 27th straight time, but none of those games were as close as this one.

Dyaisha Fair capped a remarkable career as the third all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history.

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Bulking Up: Syracuse football roster is noticeably bigger in spring practice Mar 25, 2024

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recaps Syracuse football's second and third practices of spring football.

Brent and Emily discuss the physical transformation the roster is undergoing and that's not just the new players Syracuse brought in via the transfer portal. Returning players have been hitting the weight room as well.

Brent and Emily also tell you about two new faces on the roster that have impressed them most so, a huge new recruit (literally) SU landed over the weekend, plus we hear from head coach Fran Brown, OC Jeff Nixon, DC Elijah Robinson and new WR Jackson Meeks.

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Dyaisha Fair leads SU past Arizona, sets up showdown with UConn for the Sweet 16 Mar 24, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 74-69 win over Arizona in the NCAA Tournament.

Dyaisha Fair dominated the game with 32 points. Fair took over in the 4th quarter, scoring 13 straight at one point, to lead Syracuse to the win.

Syracuse now faces UConn in the NCAA Tournament, setting up a showdown in Storrs with a bid to the Sweet 16 on the line.

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How Fran Brown coaches and Kyle McCord takes command: Syracuse football spring report 1 Mar 21, 2024

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Brent Axe and Emily Leiker report on day 1 of Syracuse Football's 2024 spring practice on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.

Brent tells you how Fran Brown coaches his team and why he wants them to get "bleeping violent". Emily kept a close eye on Kyle McCord and describes why he clearly stands out as QB 1.

Brent and Emily also provide an update on the SU roster, describe the palpable buzz in the Ensley Center on the first day of practice and tell you which two wide receivers are standing out early on.

You'll also hear soundbites from Fran Brown, Kyle McCord and Dan Villari on a variety of subjects including how the first day went, why it has built instant chemistry and who has stood out as leaders so far.

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What we’re watching for at Fran Brown's first Syracuse football spring practice Mar 20, 2024

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On a new episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker preview Fran Brown's first spring football as SU head coach.

Brent and Emily discuss the most intriguing positions and what they are anticipating the most about Brown's first spring as head coach. They also discuss how SU's various transfers will be utilized, the impact transfer QB Kyle McCord will have on the offense and look forward to hearing from the assistant coaches for the first time in 8 years!

Emily also recaps Syracuse football's pro day and discusses which former Orange have a shot at the NFL.

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Syracuse basketball’s 2024-25 roster makeover has begun: Who's in the portal now and who's next? Mar 19, 2024

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Syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Mike Waters discuss SU basketball's roster makeover with the transfer portal now open. Justin Taylor and Quadir Copeland are in the portal for Syracuse. Where could they end up and why did they leave?

Brent and Mike also discuss other Syracuse players that could end up leaving and who could make sense for Syracuse to pursue in the transfer portal.

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Syracuse basketball’s 2024-25 roster makeover has begun: Who's in the portal now and who's next? Mar 19, 2024

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Brent and Mike also discuss other Syracuse players that could end up leaving and who could make sense for Syracuse to pursue in the transfer portal.

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Syracuse basketball sputters to finish as NC State sends Orange home early from ACC Tournament Mar 14, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 83-65 loss to NC State in the 2024 ACC Tournament.

Points off turnovers (30) and 2nd chance points (20) were a key stat for the Wolfpack in their dominant win over Syracuse. SU is now 5-9 in the ACC tournament.

Brent not only discusses the loss but the disparity in free throws (24-6), whether an NIT bid will benefit the Orange and the questions that start to pop up about the offseason for SU basketball now.

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