Syracuse Sports

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Syracuse-Purdue preview and moving into primetime with Noah Eagle of NBC Sports Sep 14, 2023

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On Episode 12 of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse University alum Noah Eagle of NBC Sports. Brent and Noah preview the Syracuse-Purdue game, which Noah will call on NBC. Axe and Eagle also talk about Noah's journey to NBC, calling the greatest comeback in NFL history and football games on Nickelodeon, the advice he leans on from his dad, famous broadcaster Ian Eagle and the lessons from Syracuse that apply to his craft day-to-day.

In "One More Thing," Brent makes the case for the next number retirement at Syracuse University and it's someone who didn't even technically play a sport at SU.

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Syracuse football fans suggest new traditions and Savannah Bananas fever comes to CNY Sep 12, 2023

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On Episode 11 of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe passes along some new traditions suggested by fans that Syracuse football should try out.

Brent also chats with Biko Skalla, the play-by-play voice of the Savannah Bananas. Skalla, a Syracuse University alum, tells Axe how the Bananas became a national phenomenon, describes the wild antics you'll see at a Bananas game and his journey to working with the Tik Tok sensation.

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Why Syracuse football's offense might be fine without Oronde Gadsden (for now): SU-WMU postgame Sep 10, 2023

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On Episode 10 of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap Syracuse football's 48-7 win over Western Michigan. Brent and Emily discuss the injury to SU star wide receiver Oronde Gadsden and how the Orange offense moves on if he is has to sit out due to a foot injury suffered against WMU. Brent and Emily also discuss their concerns with the SU offensive line and try to assess the SU defense only allowing seven points in the last two games and if that is more about them or the bad teams they have faced.

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Are we sure the ACC knows what it is doing with expansion? Sep 07, 2023

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On Episode 9 of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with Joe Giglio of the "Ovies and Giglio" podcast on the ACC expanding with the additions of California, Stanford and SMU. Are we sure the ACC knows what it is doing here? Why those schools? Could this move make it easier for Florida State, Clemson and North Carolina to leave the ACC? What is Syracuse's role in all this and its place in the ACC 10 years after joining the league?

In "One More Thing," Brent takes on the "You Gotta Believe or Go Home" mentality from new Colorado head coach Deion Sanders and how different his approach at the beginning to when Dino Babers took over Syracuse football in 2016.

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What are the real takeaways from Syracuse football's 65-0 win over Colgate? Sep 03, 2023

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Episode 8 of Syracuse Sports is a postgame breakdown of Syracuse football's season-opening 65-0 win over Colgate. Syracuse.com's Brent Axe ad Emily Leiker discuss what they feel are the real takeaways from the win and what may be diluted due to SU facing an overmatched Colgate squad.

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Who would make the cut on a Syracuse football 53-man roster? (Bonus pod!) Sep 01, 2023

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On a special Episode 7 bonus pod of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Emily Leiker try a fun experiment: What if Syracuse head coach Dino Babers had to pare down the Syracuse football roster to 53 players, similar to an NFL team?

Listen as Brent and Emily go through each position on the Orange football team and decide who would make the cut.

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Syracuse football preview show: 23 things to know about the 2023 season Aug 31, 2023

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On Episode 6 of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe tells you 23 things to know about the 2023 Syracuse football season! Brent goes through 9 over/unders, syracuse.com beat reporter Emily Leiker hops on to answer 9 key questions about the season, and you'll hear soundbites from SU head coach Dino Babers and starting quarterback Garrett Shrader on the depth of the Orange and whether it will go to a bowl game in 2023.

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Ask Brent: Does Syracuse basketball need to make NCAA Tournament for season to be a success? (Mailbag!) Aug 29, 2023

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On Episode 5 of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe turns the show over to listeners and answers questions from the mailbag. Syracuse.com's Nate Mink comes along for the ride to ask Brent listener-submitted questions about the ACC's television deal and if it's long-term status could be a good thing, what additions to the JMA Wireless Dome Brent would like to see and what is the swing game on the 2023 Syracuse football schedule.

Brent and Nate also respond to listener voicemails about football traditions and what defines success for Syracuse men's basketball in Adrian Autry's first season as head coach.

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Syracuse football camp confidential and Mark Packer from ACC Network Aug 24, 2023

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On Episode 4 of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe offers his observations from Syracuse football training camp with the season just around the corner.

Brent is then joined by Mark Packer from the ACC Network to discuss Syracuse's role in ACC realignment, what SU means to the ACC 10 years in as a member of the league, what Mark is hearing about SU football and a trip down memory lane with the recent passing of Mark's dad, legendary college basketball announcer Billy Packer.

In "One More Thing," Brent opines on why it doesn't matter that the Syracuse Mets are one of the worst teams in Triple-A baseball.

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The Syracuse basketball starting five draft with Mike Waters Aug 22, 2023

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On Episode 3 of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Mike Waters draft a starting 5 for the 2023-24 Syracuse University men's basketball team off the current roster while mixing in analysis, insight and observations from the SU basketball offseason.

Brent also answers voicemails from listeners on SU football head coach Dino Babers.

In "One More Thing," Brent examines the lack of an active tradition for Syracuse football and how fans should handle it.

Email Brent at baxe@syracuse.com. Let's hear your takes! Leave Brent a voicemail: 315-552-1964.

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