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Justyn Knight, the most accomplished runner in Syracuse University history, joins Brent Axe on Episode 71 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast. Justyn tells Brent what he is doing to train and stay in shape as he chases a bid in the Tokyo Olympics, delayed until 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Justyn also walks down memory lane to tell the story of how he arrived at Syracuse, discusses the NCAA's recent decision to grant name, image, likeness rights to college athletes and gives a little advice for the amateur runners out there. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse AD John Wildhack addresses some key dates on when college football could return and Syracuse lacrosse gets another key player back for 2021 are among the stories in the Syracuse Sports Headlines segment for Friday, April 24, 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lacrosse legend Gary Gait joins Brent Axe on Episode 70 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast. Gait tells Axe what it has been like to coach through the coronavirus pandemic, the news of two of his star players returning to help Syracuse pursue a national title in 2021 and the unique story of what led Gait to Syracuse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse University alum David Falk joins Brent Axe on Episode 69 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast to discuss the Michael Jordan documentary 'The Last Dance' and what it was like to be Jordan's agent throughout his extraordinary career. Why did a game of Pac-Man show Falk how driven Jordan was and what made Jordan such a marketing machine? Falk and Axe also discuss the David Falk School of Sports Management at Syracuse University and the current state of college athletics and the NBA. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse Sports headlines for Friday, April 17, 2020. Syracuse lacrosse gets two key players back for the 2021 season and SU basketball coaches Jim Boeheim and Quentin Hillsman help a statewide effort to get messaging out there to prevent the spread of coronavirus. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 68 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast with Brent Axe features a conversation with former Syracuse and NFL linebacker Cameron Lynch on life at Syracuse on the NFL Draft, life after football and making the most of what COVID-19 is throwing at us. Brent also discusses Syracuse basketball recruiting and the instant divide it creates among the SU fan base. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elijah Hughes joins Syracuse.com's Brent Axe on Episode 67 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast. Hughes tells Axe about his decision to declare for the NBA Draft, his favorite moments at Syracuse, how he's training in the coronavirus shutdown, why he's leaving a door open to come back to Syracuse and a good Jim Boeheim story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join NYUP.com's Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot as they host a roundtable discussion with WGR 550's Sal Capaccio and Spectrum Sports' Jon Scott on the Bills offseason so far and what to expect in next month's draft. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham take a crack at assessing how the coronavirus pandemic will affect the Orange this year. From a spring ball cut short to the ramifications of lost time during summer conditioning to possible alterations to the season itself, there's much to consider. It's shaping up to be a challenging offseason for Dino Babers, his new coordinators and athletic director John Wildhack, whose Carrier Dome renovations timeline may have to be pushed back if the construction workers required are deemed non-essential. Join us for conversation on all of that, as well as Twitter questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NYUP.com's Matt Parrino is joined by CBS SportsChris Trapasso to dive into the potential options that will be available to the Bills at No. 54 in the second round of the NFL Draft. They discuss edge rushers like Curtis Weaver and Terrell Lewis, cornerbacks like Damon Arnette and Mississippi State's Cameron See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Parrino is joined by former Bills and University at Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen to discuss what the Bills offense may look like with Stefon Diggs opposite John Brown. Plus they talk defensive moves and what the Bills still need. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NYUP.com's Matt Parrino is joined by Joe Buscaglia and Matthew Fairburn of The Athletic, Jay Skurski of The Buffalo News, and Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN for an hour-long conversation covering everything the Bills did this week in free agency, trades, and more See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dino Babers is set to begin his fifth spring as Syracuse football's head coach. This one will be a little different having hired new offensive and defensive coordinators. What is the focus on each side of the ball? Where are position battles set to occur? Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham break all of that down before taking Twitter questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 66 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Ben Burrows dive into a Syracuse basketball recruiting roundup. Ben and Brent talk about Class of 2022 5-star players Dior Johnson and Chance Westry, how the Orange needs to fill holes in the Class of 2021 and the incoming players in the Class of 2020. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey dive into the 3-3-5 defense that first-year coordinator Tony White is bringing to the Orange this spring. The guys examine how SU's 2020 personnel fits the scheme as well as its long-term pros and cons. Stick around for Twitter questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brent Axe discusses Elijah Hughes' gutsy effort through injury, SU's dwindling NCAA Tournament chances and answers reader questions in the podcast version of his Facebook Live chat following a 80-77 loss to Florida Satte See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 65 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe discusses Syracuse basketball's slim chance to make the 2020 NCAA Tournament, including a conversation with ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The audio version of Brent Axe discussing the 79-74 loss for Syracuse basketball at the hands of NC State via Facebook Live. What it means for SU's thin NCAA Tournament hopes and Brent answers questions from readers and viewers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse.com's Brent Axe discusses a 75-73 win by Syracuse over Wake Forest. The conversation includes some horrid officiating, Brycen Goodine's heroics and Brent answers reader questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The day after signing an offer sheet to become Syracuse's defensive coordinator, Tony White joined the Syracuse Football Podcast to discuss his decision. White was targeted by SU head coach Dino Babers after Zach Arnett left the Orange for Mississippi State. Topics of conversation include the hiring process, White's perception of Babers and how the 3-3-5 defense will be installed in Central New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 64 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe talks college basketball, including a Syracuse-Duke preview, with ESPN's Jay Bilas. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse.com's Brent Axe discusses how Clemson's Tevin Mack ripped apart Syracuse basketball in the paint as the Tigers beat the Orange 71-70 on Tuesday, January 28. Brent also looks at the road ahead for the Orange against Duke and answers reader questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An audio version of Brent Axe's Live Facebook chat following a 69-61 win by Syracuse basketball over Pittsburgh. Brent discusses Syracuse's increased paint production, holding off a Pittsburgh rally in the second half and answers viewer questions and comments. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 63 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse.com's Nate Mink and Stephen Bailey join Brent Axe to sort through the stinging news of Zach Barnett bailing as SU football DC after just 11 days. Did SU do everything they could to keep him and where does Dino Babers go from here? Nate, Stephen and Brent also sort through the 2020 SU football schedule and talk recruiting with signing day coming up. Brent also discusses the 4-game winning streak by Syracuse basketball and what needs to come around for the Orange to make a serious run at the NCAA Tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A podcast of Syracuse.com's Brent Axe chatting live following a 84-82 victory by the Syracuse basketball team over Notre Dame. Brent discusses Joe Girard III's clutch play, SU's drastic improvement in the paint and answers reader comments and questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Parrino and Ryan Talbot discuss how the Bills might spend the nearly $90 they have in cap space. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 62 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Ben Burrows of Syracuse.com about all things Syracuse basketball, including Ben's analytical approach to breaking down the Orange. Brent also points out a major flaw the Syracuse Crunch need to correct if they want to make another Calder Cup Playoff run this season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 61 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe ponders if this is the year that Jim Boeheim will have his first season as Syracuse basketball head coach. Brent also has a conversation with Syracuse lacrosse head coach John Desko on the start of his 22nd season as SU lacrosse coach, a new No. 22 for his squad and the high expectations of the 2020 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Scott from Spectrum News joins to talk about the Bills regular-season finale and what to expect against the Texans in the AFC Wild Card game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Parrino breaks down the Bills' 24-17 loss at New England in Week 16. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Parrino of NYUP.com and Jon Scott of Spectrum News discuss the upcoming showdown and whether the Bills can pull off the upset. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham analyze all the action from the early signing period. From quarterback Cade Fortin picking USF to Florida offensive lineman Chris Bleich transferring to Syracuse, there was a wide range of results for the Orange. The guys also touch on SU's two German signees, Maximilian Mang and Mark Petry, as well as discuss whether the program will ever break its run of mediocre talent acquisition. As always, stick around for fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MassLive's Chris Mason gives Bills fans some insight on Tom Brady's struggles and whether Buffalo can take advantage. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tre'Davious White has become a superstar in 2019 and the Bills defense is in scary mode at the perfect time. NYUP.com's Matt Parrino breaks things down from Heinz Field. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse may have ended its season with a bright spot, beating Wake Forest 39-30 in overtime, but head coach Dino Babers has his work cut out this December. Babers said more changes are coming to his coaching staff, and that timing overlaps with the upcoming early signing period. On this episode of the Syracuse Football Podcast, Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham discuss those issues as well as Trill Williams' strip six against Wake Forest and potential 2020 contributors. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham preview the Orange's final game of 2019 -- a home contest against Wake Forest. The Saturday matchup also marks senior day for SU's 22-member outgoing class. The guys discuss which players they'd like to see play in a somewhat meaningless game, assess the status of freshman running back Jawhar Jordan and take fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham analyze the Orange’s 56-34 loss at Louisville, including Dino Babers’ decision to switch quarterbacks in the fourth quarter. The guys also discuss the state of SU’s defense and how the team’s offensive line has developed over the last two weeks. Hang around for fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 60 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe previews Syracuse football at Louisville, wondering if quarterback Tommy DeVito is ready for a possible shootout with the Cardinals. Brent also chats with Liam McHugh of NBC Sports about his time in Syracuse, working big events like the Super Bowl, "Sunday Night Football," The Olympics, Notre Dame Football, as the lead studio analyst of the NHL and getting the chance to share the stage with Syracuse University legends Bob Costas and Mike Tirico. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey are back to break down the Orange's matchup at Louisville on Saturday. SU needs to win to keep its bowl hopes alive and faces a speedy Cardinals team that leans hard on its explosive, balanced offense. Julian also provides perspective on what it's like to be a player during social movements, such as #NotAgainSU. Cameron Teague Robinson of the Louisville Courier-Journal joins the show as a guest. And the guys close out the episode by taking fan questions and sharing their predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham analyze the Orange's 49-6 win at Duke on Saturday night, specifically how the team adjusted its defensive approach to allow its experienced and talented players to thrive. Other topics include the long-term defensive coordinator outlook, SU's updated bowl chances and offensive adjustments including Trishton Jackson lining up in the slot as well as Airon Servais and Carlos Vettorello flipping positions up front. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham are back after a bye week to break down Syracuse football's change at defensive coordinator. Brian Ward is out and Steve Stanard is in. What can Stanard, tabbed as the interim DC, do over the Orange's last three games to prove himself as a viable long-term candidate? That starts on Saturday when SU travels to Durham, N.C., to face Duke and dual-threat quarterback Quentin Harris. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 59 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast with Brent Axe, Donna Ditota and Mike Waters of syracuse.com join the show to preview the upcoming 2019-20 Syracuse hoops season. Brent also discusses Syracuse football's next moves following the firing of defensive coordinator Brian Ward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey break down what went wrong in the Orange's 58-27 loss to Boston College. How did the Eagles reel off four 50-plus-yard touchdowns in the second quarter and who was at fault in the secondary? The guys also take a look at SU's coaching staff and debate the merits of making a move during the offseason. They wrap up the show, as usual, with fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham preview the Orange's matchup with Boston College on Saturday. SU's bowl hopes realistically rest on a victory, and there's reason to think Syracuse might pick up its first Power-Five win of the season. The Eagles are starting a walk-on quarterback, have only eight sacks on the season and feature one of the nation's least-effective passing defenses. But SU hasn't proven capable of protecting quarterback Tommy DeVito yet in 2019, or stopping an above-average running game. Trevor Hass of Boston.com joins the show to provide perspective on BC before the guys take fan questions and give their predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 58 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Brent Axe chats with Ian Eagle of CBS Sports, TNT, Westwood One and YES about his son, Noah, landing an NBA play-by-play job, memories of his time at Syracuse University and travels in the world of play-by-play sports. Brent also discusses what Syracuse football's biggest fear should be for the rest of the 2019 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham analyze the Orange's 35-17 loss at Florida State. SU's offensive line saw a veteran quit and a true freshman make his first career start. Quarterback Tommy DeVito took seven more sacks against the Seminoles. And Syracuse's defense struggled to keep FSU star running back Cam Akers in check. We dive into all of that before taking fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham break down where the Orange's offense stands going into a road trip to Tallahassee. Quarterbacks Tommy DeVito and Clayton Welch are injured, the offensive line's confidence is shot and changes to that front five's lineup could be coming. On the other side of the ball, SU's defense must keep FSU star running back Cam Akers in check. The Seminoles' pass protection has been suspect, so there is an opportunity for the Orange to make plays if it can execute on early downs. Stick around for fan questions and predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham analyze the Orange's 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh on Friday night. Did SU get hosed on the overturned fumble call in the waning moments of the game? How does Clayton Welch's mobility change the outlook of Syracuse's offense? The guys cap the show by evaluating the team's chances of making a bowl game and taking fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey break down Syracuse's Week 8 matchup with Pittsburgh. Sitting at 3-3 with a trip to Florida State around the corner, the Orange is in desperate need of a victory. Can SU's offensive line find a way to protect banged-up quarterback Tommy DeVito against one of the ACC's best front sevens? If so, opportunities should exist for Syracuse's wideouts against Pat Narduzzi's aggressive defense. On the other side of the ball, the Panthers have turned to a spread passing attack under first-year offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Jerry DiPaola, a reporter for the Pittsburgh Tribune Review, jumps in to provide a perspective from the other side of the press room. Stick around for fan questions and predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices