Matthew Phifer

3 Idiots and a Lawyer: The Syracuse Sports Podcast

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Four friends discuss Syracuse sports and other topics on their minds. Join Matt Phifer, Brett Fortnam, Kevin O'Keefe, and Joe Schell every week!

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Mar 13, 2024

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Episodes

Ep. 69: Are the Wheels Falling Off? 18.11.2021

Are the wheels falling off? That's the question the guys try to answer after Syracuse's abysmal 41-3 loss to Louisville coming off a bye week. Once again the crew discusses the state of the Syracuse football program and the fact that it is the worst funded football program in the ACC before making their NC State predictions. The guys review the first week of Syracuse basketball and discuss the 202...

Ep. 68: The Syracuse Basketball Preview Episode 09.11.2021

The guys break down the roster additions and subtraction, discuss Colin's fandom of the Real Boeheims of Syracuse, and give their predictions for how the 2021-22 season will play out.

Ep. 67: The Sean Tucker is Good at Football Podcast 02.11.2021

The guys discuss Sean Tucker's many talents, try to figure out why he isn't getting the same national attention as certain other running makes, and discuss whether the Orange will go bowling. Brett also makes a mea culpa.

Ep. 66: A Season-Saving Win 28.10.2021

Joe and Matt discuss Syracuse's big win over Virginia Tech in Blacksburg that saved the team's bowl hopes. There were a lot of stars to give out this week, but concerns about Dino's time management continue. Plus, Joe and Matt preview a great opportunity for Syracuse to add a fifth win against a struggling Boston College squad that will enter the Dome on a three game skid. 

LIVE MiniPod: Syracuse Pulls Out a Thriller in Blacksburg 23.10.2021

The guys give their immediate reaction to a heart-stopping victory against Virginia Tech.

Ep. 65: Another Three Point Loss, Another Venting Session 21.10.2021

The guys discuss another heartbreaking three point loss by the Syracuse football team; Colin gives a demerit to, well, everyone; and Tommy hits the transfer portal.

Ep. 64: Midseason Re-Evalution 13.10.2021

The guys re-evaluate Syracuse football at the halfway point of a season that has been better than any of them expected, but still has produced only a 3-3 record. The guys debate whether replacing Dino Babers is even an option that can be considered if the season ends poorly and express concern about the special teams unit. Finally, the guys preview a crucial Friday night matchup against struggling...

Ep. 63: Syracuse Loses A Nail-Biter and Taj Harris 07.10.2021

The guys talk about Dino going for it early in the game, clock mismanagement, a huge phantom call and an even bigger no call, and the loss of Taj Harris to the transfer portal.

Episode 62: Syracuse Douses Liberty's Flame 30.09.2021

Syracuse won its biggest football game since 2018 and the guys have a lot to say about it. Can Syracuse keep winning with such a run heavy offense? Should Sean Tucker wear the number 44? And lots of praise for a defense that is proving to be one of the best in the country. The guys preview the matchup with 0-4 Florida State and talk Syracuse's newest basketball recruit. 

Episode 61: Tucker Runs Wild Against Albany; SU Prepares for Liberty 22.09.2021

Matt, Kevin, Colin and Brett talk about Sean Tucker's spectacular performance against UAlbany, whether he deserves to wear #44, and if Tommy finally put an end to the quarterback competition. The guys also discuss the upcoming game against Liberty and ... Jimmy Boeheim?

Episode 60: Syracuse Football Drops the Ball Against Rutgers 14.09.2021

The guys discuss the Orange's crushing loss to Rutgers, expectations for Saturday's New York state matchup against Albany's Great Danes, and add another name to the Enemies of the Podcast list.

Episode 59: A Long, Long Awaited Syracuse Football Victory 08.09.2021

The guys discuss the Orange's weekend triumph in Athens, OH and why they -- most of them at least -- are optimistic. They also preview Saturday's matchup with former Big East foe Rutgers.

Episode 58: 2021 Syracuse Football Preview 01.09.2021

The guys preview the 2021 Syracuse football season as the Orange look to bounce back from its second 1 win season since the 1940s. They weigh in on the quarterback battle between Tommy DeVito and Mississippi State transfer Garrett Shrader. The guys make their picks for Saturday's opening game at Ohio. Plus, Joe provides some Syracuse basketball recruiting updates. 

Episode 57: TBT Champions! And a Long Promised Baseball Conversation 06.08.2021

The guys are excited to talk about a championship after Boeheim's Army won The Basketball Tournament! There's more to celebrate as Syracuse athletes are making their presence known around sports at the Olympics and the CONCACAF Gold Cup. On a serious note, the guys discuss Coach Q resigning as the head coach of the women's basketball team and question why Syracuse would keep on his assistant as th...

Episode 56: Boeheim's Army Advances and Football Thoughts 30.07.2021

Joe, Colin, and Matt talk about Boeheim's Army advancing to the quarterfinals of The Basketball Tournament behind a talented set of Syracuse and non-Syracuse players. The guys review Dino Babers' statements from ACC Football Media Days and talk about who could take over the Syracuse football program if Babers' fails to find more success. Plus, how will conference re-alignment shake out for the ACC...

Episode 55: Boeheim's Army Roster and Home Run Antics 14.07.2021

The guys kick off season 2 by going over the 2021 Boeheim's Army roster and debate whether bringing on players from Overseas Elite diminishes the fun of rooting for a Syracuse-based team. Kevin and Brett debate Pete Alonso's showboating in the Home Run Derby and what properly counts as slow pitch softball. Plus, the guys give a shoutout to the six Syracuse athletes headed to the Olympics in Tokyo!...

Episode 54: Coach Q Allegations, NIL, and Season-In-Review 02.07.2021

Joe, Colin, and Matt talk about the allegations revealed in The Athletic about Coach Q and what that means for the women's basketball program. The guys tackle the litany of other Syracuse athletics news, including a new 27-year-old women's lacrosse coach, a huge men's lacrosse defensive coordinator hire, and some football and basketball recruiting news. Plus, the guys talk the major changes in the...

Episode 53: Gary Gait Takes The Helm of Syracuse Lacrosse 10.06.2021

The guys discuss the hiring of Gary Gait as the new men's lacrosse head coach and what the expectations will be for him as well as who could be contenders to fill the vacancy he left running the women's lacrosse program. The guys break down the Syracuse women's lacrosse loss in the National Championship Game and express their interest in the rules of the women's game becoming more like the men's g...

3IL MiniPod: Women's Lacrosse Is In The Final Four! 27.05.2021

Joe, Colin, and Matt preview Syracuse women's lacrosse's Final Four matchup with Northwestern and gauge the chances the program will bring home its first National Championship. 

Episode 52: Syracuse Lacrosse Needs To Change 19.05.2021

The guys discuss what needs to change to get Syracuse lacrosse back on the right track after an abysmal 7-6 season ended with a blowout loss to Georgetown in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. On a brighter note, the guys preview the Syracuse women's lacrosse team's matchup with Florida and discuss the addition of former Syracuse basketball player Demetris Nichols to the basketball staff. Fin...

3IL MiniPod: NCAA Lacrosse Tournament Preview 14.05.2021

Joe, Colin, and Matt preview Syracuse's opening matchup vs. Georgetown and predict how far the Orange will go in the NCAA Lacrosse Tournament. Plus, the guys preview the 3-seed Syracuse women's lacrosse team's potential road to the national championship. 

Episode 51: Syracuse Lacrosse In Disarray 04.05.2021

The guys review a disastrous week for Syracuse lacrosse on and off the field and ponder whether this is the worst period in the history of Syracuse lacrosse. The show predicts Quincy Guerrier will still go pro despite entering the transfer portal. The guys go over some spring football notes and Matt demands Formula 1 park one of its dangerously underperforming rookie drivers before someone gets hu...

Episode 50: Boeheim's Derby Horse, Lax Wins, the NFL Draft, and the Mailbag 28.04.2021

The guys talk about Jim Boeheim's Kentucky Derby horse, Hidden Stash, before the big race on Saturday. Plus, Syracuse lacrosse got back to its winning ways with a big win over #5 Virginia. The guys break down the NFL draft hopes for Syracuse's defensive stars and they dip into the mailbag for the first time to answer some questions from listeners. 

Episode 49: Boeheim U 20.04.2021

The guys discuss the newest addition to Boeheim U, Jimmy Boeheim, who is transferring into the Syracuse program. Colin and Joe lament the sorry state of the Syracuse lacrosse season after a historic blowout loss and discuss whether the #FireDesko crowd will eventually get their wish. Plus, some football notes from the first scrimmage, the guys' favorite sports movies, and apparently we have an e-m...

Episode 48: First Birthday Show 15.04.2021

Happy First Birthday to 3 Idiots and a Lawyer! Yes, we've been at this for one year. Colin weighs in on our first topic, who is the best Syracuse quarterback of all-time? The guys talk about Allen Griffin's departure from the Syracuse basketball program and Syracuse lacrosse's victory over Albany. The guys discuss the secrecy around the Syracuse football program and the newest offensive line addit...

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