Syracuse Sports

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

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey break down the Orange's 16-10 loss at North Carolina State. What went wrong? Did SU have a legitimate gripe with the officiating? And more importantly: will the anemic offense get any better with quarterback Tommy DeVito playing through injury and the offensive line showing no signs of improvement? Stick around for an extra-long list of fan questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 57 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse.com's Brent Axe chats with ESPN Fantasy Football expert Matthew Berry. Brent and Matthew discuss his days at Syracuse University, the rise of fantasy football and how being a writer on "Married with Children" gave him his big break into the world of Fantasy Football. Brent also opines on the possibility of SU's unknown backup QB, Clayton Welch, making an appearance on the heels of SU football's 16-10 loss to North Carolina State. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 56 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast features a conversation with the authors of "Forever Orange," Scott Pitoniak and Rick Burton, who tell the story of Syracuse University with Brent Axe on the approaching 150th anniversary of SU. Brent, Scott and Rick discuss stories you know, some you don't and the rich history of sports at SU. 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 what might be the most important game of Syracuse's 2019 season. The Orange travels to Raleigh, N.C., to face another 3-2 ACC Atlantic Division program in NC State on Thursday at 8 p.m. Both programs have question marks in the offensive backfield with SU quarterback Tommy DeVito playing hurt behind a susceptible offensive line, and the Wolfpack switching quarterbacks to redshirt sophomore Bailey Hockman. Cory Smith of Pack Pride joins the show to discuss NCSU's QB and injury situations -- as well as where traveling Orange fans should go for barbecue. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the Syracuse Football Podcast, Stephen Bailey and Julian Whigham chat with Sam Rodgers, a former SU long snapper and team captain who recently announced that he's seeking the Republican nomination for the 53rd District in the New York Senate. Sam discussed his journey from law school to politics, memories from his playing career -- including sharing a punting unit with Riley Dixon -- as well as his take on the 2019 Orange. Then Stephen and Julian break down what Syracuse should be focusing on during its week off. 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 discuss the Orange's 41-3 win over FCS Holy Cross. What happened on the hits by Tyrell Richards and Drew Tuazama that drew targeting penalties and ejections? Should SU fans be ashamed for cheering? Plus: Tommy DeVito's injury puts a damper on the bye week and which backups flashed in garbage time? 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 don't need to break down the Xs and Os of the Orange's matchup with FCS Holy Cross. But SU -- which is listed as 38.5-point favorites as of Wednesday -- will have a chance to evaluate key backups and highly touted freshmen. Who should fans be keeping an eye on once the game gets out of hand on Saturday? Who could emerge as a contributor late this year or position themselves to compete for a starting role in 2020? 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 discuss the Orange's 52-33 win over Western Michigan on Saturday. The Orange improved to 2-2 with plenty of time to heal up and prepare for a key ACC matchup with North Carolina State on Oct. 10, but how much can truly be taken away from this Week 4 victory? Stick around for fan questions at the end of the show. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 55 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Brent Axe chats with Adam Schein about his busy sportscasting life on Sirius XM's "Mad Dog Sports Radio," CBS Sports Network, NFL.com and the new Adam Schein podcast. Brent and Adam also discuss the news that Schein, a Syracuse University alum, has been inducted into the WAER Hall of Fame, how he manages such a busy work life and how the "POKE" scale is the secret to his success. 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 joined by Tim Lester, Western Michigan's head coach and a former Syracuse offensive coordinator. Lester discusses life at his dream job, facing SU this weekend, the parallels between his and Eric Dungey's professional football endeavors, what it was like to play in the XFL and arena leagues, as well as the firing of Scott Shafer's staff in 2015. 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

Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey break down the Orange's 41-6 loss to No. 1 Clemson on Saturday night. Can an inexperienced front five pull it together after back-to-back disastrous performances? How much of the offensive miscues fall on first-year starting quarterback Tommy DeVito? Does the program's 10-win season last year make it easier or harder for the 2019 bunch to respond from a 1-2 start? All that of that more is covered on this episode of the Syracuse Football Podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 54 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast features a conversation with Syracuse University football legend Don McPherson. Don chats with Brent Axe about his new book "You Throw Like a Girl: The Blind Spot of Masculinity." Brent and Don also discuss losing the Heisman Trophy to Tim Brown in 1987, his favorite story about former SU coach Dick MacPherson, playing the Canadian Football League and his view of Dino Babers bringing Syracuse Football back to life. 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 the Orange's upcoming matchup with top-ranked Clemson. SU has played the Tigers close each of the last two years, including an all-time upset in 2017. We also check in with David Hale of ESPN.com, answer fan questions and share our predictions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 53 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Eric Mac Lain, a former captain for the Clemson Tigers football team and current ACC Network analyst, joins Brent Axe to preview Syracuse vs. Clemson. Eric describes what Syracuse has to key in on to be successful against the No. 1 Tigers, how SU bounces back from an embarrassing performance against Maryland, his experience playing in a loud Carrier Dome and what life in TV has been like so far. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 2 of The Syracuse Football Podcast, Julian Whigham and Stephen Bailey break down what went wrong in Syracuse Football's 63-20 loss to Maryland and how Syracuse will go about fixing it this week. Hang around for an assessment of quarterback Tommy DeVito's Week 2 performance as well as questions from fans. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the debut episode of "The Syracuse Football Podcast," Syracuse.com beat writer Stephen Bailey and former Syracuse University football cornerback Julian Whigham go deep on the Orange football team. Follow along as they break down every angle of the program's turnaround under head coach Dino Babers. Stephen also chats with Emily Giambalvo of the Washington Post to preview Syracuse vs. Maryland. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 52 of the 'Syracuse Sports Podcast,' Brent Axe catches up with former Syracuse football and NFL wide receiver Qadry Ismail. Brent and Qadry discuss Ismail's days at Syracuse in the early 90's, SU football's revival, being a multi-sport athlete and All-American at Syracuse, previews the upcoming Baltimore Ravens season and he gets his thoughts on the recent Andrew Luck retirement and reaction. Axe also has '3 pointers' on a SU-Liberty football prediction, Jim Boeheim saying he'll play more man-to-man defense this season (sure he will) and the Syracuse Mets chasing a playoff bid. Will enough fans care with the arrival of football season? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 51 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats one-on-one with Syracuse University AD John Wildhack. John and Brent cover a number of subjects including the excitement surrounding the 2019 SU football season, Dino Babers' future at Syracuse, the Carrier Dome renovation and why Carrier has been removed from certain references surrounding the building, new uniforms, the ACC Network and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Syracuse Sports Podcast is back! On the reboot episode (Episode 50 overall), syracuse.com's Brent Axe previews the 2019 Syracuse University football season with beat reporters Stephen Bailey and Nate Mink. Brent also has "3 pointers" about Tim Tebow's failed attempt to succeed in Triple-A Baseball with the Syracuse Mets, sports gambling in New York State and the hype surrounding Syracuse Football. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 23 of 'Stick to Syracuse,' Brent Axe chats with Sean Kirst about life as a columnist in both Syracuse and Buffalo, his writing process and what makes Syracuse the unique town it is. Bob Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association discusses the time Teddy Roosevelt went on trial in Syracuse and the 125th anniversary of how Syracuse got its drinking water from Skaneateles. On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason chats with and we hear the music of Harmonic Dirt. NOTE: This is the final episode of 'Stick to Syracuse.' This podcast will return to all-sports format titled 'Syracuse Sports Podcast' in Mid-August. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 22 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Anthony Tringale of Eat Local CNY about the local restaurant scene. What are some common mistakes restaurants make in promoting themselves, eating local vs. chains and what restaurant defines the region the most? You'll also hear Lizzie Goldsmith join the show to discuss an interesting podcast series "Syracuse Side Hustles." Plus, Kathleen Mason chats with local band Buggin' Out on the Sound Scene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 21 of Stick to Syracuse, Brent Axe chats with longtime CNY Central anchor Matt Mulcahy about doing television news in 2019 and what he loves about life in Syracuse and Central New York.On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason chats with and we hear the jam band music of Jonas Nicholson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 20 of "Stick to Syracuse" features a conversation with Mike McAllister of Cusenation.com. Mike tells Brent Axe how he balances a full-time job and a family while chasing down the latest commitments for Syracuse University football and basketball. On the 'Sound Scene,' Chris Merkley returns to chat with Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions about his unique concert experience and the upcoming music festival called "SeedStock" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 19 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Amanda Hughes about a free fitness movement in Syracuse called 'The November Project.' How can you be part of it? Just show up! On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions chats with and we hear the songs of local artist Amanda Rogers, who balances a busy music career with motherhood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 18 of "Stick t0 Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com reporter Chris Baker about talking to the movers and shakers of CNY government, reporting out a recent hot button issue with a police incident caught on tape and the music review that still haunts him from his days covering music. On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason from KMase Productions chats with and we hear the music of a married alternative duo from Syracuse, Professional Victims. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 17 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe talks to Ed and Pam Levine, the power couple of Galaxy Media, about what makes the Taste of Syracuse succeed and how they've kept radio local since meeting at Syracuse University over 40 years ago. On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions chats with and we hear the soulful, alternative country music of Dusty Pas'cal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 16 of 'Stick to Syracuse,' Brent Axe chats with Lauren Kochian, President of the MOST (Museum of Science and Technology) in Syracuse about big new plans for the museum, how kids want to learn in 2019 and the history of the anchor building in Syracuse's Armory Square. Brent also does an essay about what we love about summer in Central New York. On the 'Sound Scene,' Dave Frisina, the Godfather of local music in Syracuse, chats with Kathleen Mason about how Rebel radio is leaving the radio dial but isn't really going anywhere. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices