The Orange Zone

Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver have the latest scoop on No. 22 Syracuse women's basketball. SU is 16-2, 6-1 ACC marking the program's best start in 10+ years. We take a look at a gauntlet of a three-game stretch. One we believe Felisha Legette-Jack and the Orange can handle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski host an OVERTIME podcast breaking down Syracuse men's basketball's epic finish to beat Miami 72-69 on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024 at the JMA Wireless Dome. SU sophomore Quadir Copeland hit a 3-point basket as the clock hit zero. The first buzzer-beater for SU men's hoops since 2017. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

In this episode of "The Orange Zone" podcast, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Lawrence Moten discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's latest 69-58 win over the Pitt Panthers (00:00-16:02), Ashley Wenskoski breaks down the win from Pittsburgh (16:03-20:23), and Rachel Culver brings us her latest trivia question (20:24-25:22). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

4-star SU football edge KingJoseph Edwards has arrived on campus and is already making an impact off the field. Edwards hosted his first community outreach event at a local elementary school on Saturday. Fran Brown and defensive coordinator Elijah Robinson came to support and spoke with Ashley Wenskoski about their first couple of weeks in the 315. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Intro (0:00- 1:20) Syracuse Women's Basketball (1:20- 13:30) Syracuse Men's Basketball (13:30- 19:10) Prediction's for MBB next three games (19:10-23:50) Trivia (23:50-28:42) A look into where Syracuse men's and women's basketball stand as the season hits it's stride. The SU women fall out of the top-25 after a loss to UNC but bounce back with a win over Boston College. The SU men look to grab an...

In the latest episode of Orange Zone Overtime, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the All-American Bowl commitment from top-ranked '24 CB Marcellus Barnes Jr. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been all of two weeks and Fran Brown has already assembled a large part of his coaching staff for the 2024 football season. On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro run down the list of coaches who will be on the sidelines next season and look ahead to the current Cuse squad's Boca Raton Bowl appearance. Intro (00:00-03:10) 2024 SU Co...

Tommy Sladek, Ashley Wenskoski and Samantha Croston have the deets on all the hard commits for the Class of 2024 and transfers heading to the 315. Note: We filmed this Monday afternoon so naturally the Devin Grant news came in right after we finished filming. Like, comment and subscribe! We're your spot for all things Orange. Players we touch on include: -Kyle McCord -Zeed Haynes -James Heard -Fat...

We're just weeks away from a new year and with that comes the grueling stretch that is ACC conference play. On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Lawrence "Poetry in Moten" break down what they've seen from both the men's and women's program so far and forecast their final chances at a tune up as they continue their journeys toward NCAA tournament be...

Lost in the excitement of bowl season and a new head football coach has been the early-season stories of the 2023-2024 Syracuse Orange basketball season. On this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston hit the hardwood, recapping early successes from the SU women and hope for the future from the men. Intro (00:00-01:20) Syracuse Women's Basketball (01:20-05:29) Syra...

As one chapter ends another begins and Syracuse football fans are seeing it happen with their very eyes. On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro share their first impressions of new head coach Fran Brown and discuss the moves he's already made. Plus they look ahead for the first time as the final game of this football season, the Boca Rat...

In this episode of "The Orange Zone," Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, and James Mungro discuss the hiring of Fran Brown as Syracuse Football's next head coach. Intro (00:27-02:49) SU Hires Fran Brown (02:49-23:44) Bowl Season (23:44-28:32) Trivia (28:32-32:13) Final Thoughts (32:13-32:42) Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcas...

After eight years at the helm of Syracuse football Dino Babers has been dismissed. On this emergency episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski and James Mungro break down the message from Syracuse Athletics as they turn the page on the latest chapter of Orange football and look ahead to who might take the wheel in 2024. Intro: (00:00-00:50) Dino Babers f...

Syracuse football went real old school to get their first ACC win of 2023 but can a newfound playstyle hold up without the element of surprise? On this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss how the Orange could find their way into the pool of bowl eligible programs this weekend at Georgia Tech. Intro (00:00-01:30) State of the Orange (01:30-18...

The new college basketball season is still young but both Syracuse basketball programs are wasting no time in showing fans what they're capable of. On this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss the opening act of the season and look ahead to the first true tests both teams will face. Intro (00:00-01:45) State of Syracuse Men's Basketball (01:45-13:40) State...

Syracuse football's 2023 season is officially in a tailspin and now the hopes of salvaging some sort of positive result is waning. Can the Orange finally end their losing streak when they head to Yankee Stadium to take on Pitt? That's the topic of discussion on the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast". Intro (00:00-03:05) State of the Orange (03:05-15:10) Syracuse vs. Pittsburgh Preview (15...

It's time to hit the hardwood in Central New York! On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston recap the first win in a new chapter of Syracuse men's basketball and outline their expectations for the women's program in 2023-2024. Intro (00:00-01:08) Syracuse MBB def. New Hampshire (01:08-08:49) Benny Williams (08:49-11:10) Syracuse WBB Expectations (11:10-1...

Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and former SU running back James Mungro discuss the big question on every SU fan's mind. What is Dino Babers future with Syracuse football? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Syracuse football is through their bye and ready to get back to the gridiron. Luckily for them they won't have to wait long before going up against the Virginia Tech Hokies. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss the Orange's next road test. Intro (00:00-00:58) Syracuse @ Virginia Tech Preview (00:59-26:34) Interview w/ Bill Roth...

Syracuse football's roller coaster of a season has come to a temporary halt with the Orange coming to their Week 8 bye. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss what the Cuse has to improve on heading into the back half of the season. Plus there's some early anticipation in the air for the upcoming basketball season. Intro (00:00-0...

After back-to-back losses Syracuse football continues to make their way through a tough start to the conference schedule. It doesn't get any easier this week with a trip to Tallahassee and date with the #4 Florida State Seminoles on tap and "The Orange Zone Podcast" team has their fair share of concerns about what's yet to come for the Cuse. Intro (00:00-02:58) UNC Recap/The State of the Orange (0...

After a loss to Clemson in their ACC opener, Syracuse football is hoping to get back to their winning ways on the road. It won't be easy though as their next test comes in the form of the #14 North Carolina Tar Heels. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss this weekend's game and whether or not the Cuse can bounce back. Intro (00:00-01:53) Clemson @ Syracuse Recap (01:53-06:48...

On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro look ahead to the start of Syracuse football's conference schedule as they welcome Clemson to the JMA Wireless Dome.  Intro (00:00-03:40)  SU vs. Army Recap (03:5 0-08:52)  State of the ACC (08:52-18:20)  SU vs. Clemson Preview (18:20-48:25) Interview with "Voice of the Clemson Tigers" Don Munson (2...

"The Orange Zone Podcast" team recaps SU football's big win on the road at Purdue and look ahead to the Orange's final non-conference tilt against the Black Knights from Army West Point. Introduction & Purdue Recap, 00:00-09:25 SU vs. Army Preview, 09:25-29:30 Interview w/ Rich DeMarco (Voice of the Army Black Knights), 11:20-22:45 Game Picks, 29:30-34:02 Producer Brendon's Trivia, 34:02-38:18 See...