Syracuse Sports

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with Bowl Season Director Nick Carparelli on some of the biggest issues affecting college football in 2024 including NIL, the transfer portal, paying athletes as employees and the college football playoff. Carparelli tells Axe some of the highlights of a recent conversation with NCAA President Charlie Baker on how schools will beed to bring...

ESPN's Anish Shroff joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Anish ponder what will be the proper marker to declare Syracuse men's lacrosse to be "back" to its traditional status as one of the powers in college lacrosse. Shroff also discusses what it would take for the Orange to go deep into the NCAA Tournament and the ACC having a good chance to dominate the sport's Fin...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe examines what Syracuse football and basketball still need out of the transfer portal now that the deadline for athletes to submit their names to it has passed. For football, Syracuse met with an intriguing option for backup quarterback last weekend. Brent tells you about him and the other positions of need still there. (NOTE: This podcast was rec...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe opens by pondering a potential return to Syracuse basketball for former guard Kadary Richmond, who is in the transfer portal. What are the advantages and disadvantages of bringing Richmond back and could SU pull it off? Brent also opines on how Syracuse women's lacrosse just can't past a nemesis that has now beaten the Orange six straight times. ...

It's a Axe Brent Anything edition of Syracuse Sports! Syracuse Sports Insiders had terrific questions for Brent on who will be SU basketball's starting five next season, how SU football head coach Fran Brown and his coaching staff are recruiting so well, the most famous person Brent has ever met and so many more! Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation of this podcast with their...

Brent Axe and Emily Leiker recap the Syracuse University football spring game from the JMA Wireless Dome.  Syracuse QB Kyle McCord certainly looked the part, leading the offense on two 75-yard scoring drives and connecting on several sharp throws. SU's backup QB situation? That's still a concern.  Emily and Brent also tell you who else stood out on offense and defense including RB Yasin Wills, WR...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe, Emily Leiker and Chris Carlson offer some final Syracuse football spring practice observations before the Spring Game at the JMA Wireless Dome. Brent, Emily and Chris also hand out some spring superlatives including media MVP, the spring standout and most exciting addition.  You'll also hear from Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord and new offensiv...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe discusses Dyaisha Fair being drafted by the Las Vegas Aces and the advantages and disadvantages she will face as the shortest player in the WNBA. Brent also wonders how and when Syracuse Women's Lacrosse can get by its nemesis, Boston College, and needs to in order to stay on a path towards the national championship. Brent then welcomes Syracuse...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker discuss the latest addition to the Syracuse roster (a cornerback from Notre Dame) with the new transfer portal window open (April 16-30) and how else Fran Brown's roster could be shaped by it. Emily and Brent then go through our first projected depth chart for SU Football with the spring game approaching. You'll also hear from Sy...

Syracuse football legend Donovan McNabb joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports. Axe and McNabb discuss life after football, receiving the prestigious George Arents award from Syracuse University, Fran Brown taking over SU football, whether he'll get involved in donating money for NIL, how new SU QB Kyle McCord will establish himself as a leader and how he feels about not being in...

It's a mailbag edition of Syracuse Sports as Brent Axe and Emily Leiker answer questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on SU football spring football. Brent and Emily answer your questions on the offensive line, NIL, recruiting and much more. You'll also hear from new SU wide receivers coach Ross Douglas who had some entertaining stories about working with Bill Belichick in New England and why he...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker have a new report from Syracuse football spring practice. Two key Orange receivers, Oronde Gadsden and Jackson Meeks, will miss the rest of spring practice. Brent and Emily update you on their status and recovery time. Head Coach Fran Brown describes some of the stand outs from SU's first scrimmage over the weekend and his approa...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker put the spotlight on the Syracuse football quarterback room. Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord is clearly QB 1 for the Orange. How is he leading and developing chemistry with his new teammates since arriving in January?. How is the backup QB situation rounding out? Brent and Emily discuss that and hear from QB coach Nunzio Campanil...

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker put the focus on Syracuse football's secondary and how it is shaping up in Fran Brown's new defense.  Brent and Emily give you their observations on the secondary from recent SU football practices, who is rounding out into starting positions in that unit and describe the importance of the "Star" role in the defense.  You'll also...

Brent Axe and Mike Waters chat live after Syracuse basketball's Maliq Brown enters the transfer portal. Where does the Syracuse roster stand now with Brown's departure and who could Syracuse look to in order to replace Brown and SU's other transfers? Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse basketball. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider...

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...

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....

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...

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 tw...

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.  Our Syracuse Sports Insiders he...

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, des...

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 t...

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.  Our Syracuse Sports...

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.  Our Syracuse Sports...

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...