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Longtime College Football Announcer Died Saturday At 62
The longtime voice of the Syracuse Orange football program died on Saturday. He was 62 years old. Steve Hyder, a former announcer at Syracuse and Minor League Baseball, passed away after struggling with health issues, according to his longtime broadcasting partner, John Rooke. Rooke had been ...
Syracuse football scholarship linebacker, son of former NFL player no longer rostered
Syracuse, N.Y. — A former scholarship player for Syracuse football will not be with the team in 2024. Kadin Bailey, who’d been a rising junior linebacker, was not listed on the Orange’s new roster that released online Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
Kyle McCord didn’t believe Fran Brown would fly out to visit him the day he hit portal: ‘Crazy sequence of events’
Charlotte, N.C. — Two of the most pivotal moments in Syracuse football’s offseason happened the same day, Dec. 4. At 10 a.m., Fran Brown was formally introduced in-person as the program’s new head coach, six days after the university announced he’d earned the job. If you...
Kiyan Anthony Includes Syracuse in Final Six Schools
Kiyan Anthony, a 2025 four-star recruit, included Syracuse as one of his final six schools that he’s considering. The son of Orange great Carmelo Anthony released the list on Thursday evening. Anthony is ranked as a consensus top-40 player in the class of 2025. The guard is considering Syracuse,...
Syracuse football coach Fran Brown says his wife helped Orange land former Ohio State QB Kyle McCord
Kyle McCord got the keys to the offense of one of college football's most prestigious programs last season at Ohio State after sitting behind C.J. Stroud for two seasons. On paper the 6-foot-3 gunslinger's first year under center for the Buckeyes looked to be a successful one as he went 11-1 alongside his...
Let’s Talk About Grand Master Cliff Crandall’s Big Wins
I'm sure by now you've heard that Grandmaster Cliff Crandall took 1st place in his division for the OCB NYS body building competition in Syracuse at the end of last year. He was the oldest competitor in the history of the event for the State Pro/Amateur qualifiers held in Syracuse.
Syracuse Basketball: 4-star PG talks potential team-up with Kiyan Anthony, winning title
In a recent interview, 2025 four-star point guard Tyler Jackson from Baltimore discussed potentially teaming up at Syracuse basketball with 2025 four-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony from New York City, and the 6-foot-3 Jackson says that he would have big plans for the duo on the Hill. To date, the...
Syracuse basketball's 10 best point guards of all-time per ChatGPT
ChatGPT outlines the 10 best point guards in Syracuse basketball history. Syracuse basketball has had some iconic point guards throughout its history. Some of the best players in program history played point guard for the Orange. Now that we have finished our series on AI coming up with the 10 best players at each position for football, we are doing the same for Syracuse basketball. We begin with point guard..
Former SU rower goes for gold in Paris with Lithuania
SYRACUSE, NY — The weeks following college graduation are stressful for everyone- whether it be starting a new job, moving to a new city, or heading back home for the summer. They look a little different for Kamile Kralikaite. The former Syracuse rower packed her bags for the Paris...
Siermachesky Set for 2024 Paris Olympics
Former Syracuse ice hockey team captain and defenseman Kristen Siermachesky '21 will represent Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of the women's rowing team. She earned a spot on the Canadian National Team as an alternate for Team Canada's 8+ for the Olympic Games. On Monday, Jully 29, Team Canada will begin its quest to repeat as Olympic gold medalists in the opening heats races at 6 am EDT. The repechages are Thursday, August 1 at 4:10 am EDT. The women's eight final A is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 at 4:50 am EDT.
Syracuse Basketball: Newly offered top-20 national prospect Qayden Samuels eyes 5 stars
Syracuse basketball has officially entered the recruitment of 2026 four-star guard Qayden Samuels from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., area. Candidly, I had hoped this would occur. The 6-foot-5 Samuels, listed as either a shooting guard or a small forward on recruiting Web sites, disclosed via his X page that he had landed a 'Cuse scholarship offer from head coach Adrian Autry.
Syracuse Announces A Familiar Foe On The Men's Basketball Schedule With Addition Of Colgate
Syracuse will host Colgate, the program's most familiar foe, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the JMA Wireless Dome. It will be the 176th contest between the two schools on the hardwood. The Syracuse-Colgate Series. Syracuse has a 128-47 advantage in the all-time series with the Raiders. The Orange built a...
JMA Wireless Dome receives $3 million for upgraded seating and safety measures
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The JMA Wireless Dome is a statement piece in the Syracuse skyline and a hub for all things Syracuse sports. On Tuesday, a $3 million investment was announced that will help fans enjoy games and increase safety. Specifically, the money will go towards ADA compliance, fire systems and seats with backs over the familiar benches for stands.
Joe Girard signs pro contract to play in Lithuania
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – Former Syracuse guard Joe Girard has signed his first professional overseas contract. Girard will play for BC Nevėžis in Lithuania’s top league this fall. The team announcing today the signing on its social media account. Girard just wrapped up playing in the...
Syracuse football's 10 best punters of all-time per ChatGPT
ChatGPT outlines the 10 best punters in Syracuse football history. Syracuse has had strong special teams throughout its history, including a lot of very productive punters. In part nine of our ChatGPT series on the best players in Syracuse history at each position, punter is up next. PREVIOUS CHATGPT LISTS:
SU men’s basketball to face Cornell in November
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball squad is set to play Cornell at the JMA Wireless Dome this season on November 27. SU and the Big Red met up in the Dome in December last season with the Orange coming out victorious, 81-70. This matchup...
MEN’S BASKETBALL ADDS SIX TRANSFER STUDENT-ATHLETES FOR 2024-25
Syracuse, N.Y. – Le Moyne College Wright, III '85 and Cathy Lassiter Endowed Head Men's Basketball Coach Nate Champion '14 has announced the addition of six transfer student-athletes for the 2024-25 season. The newcomers include graduate student guards Will Amica (Syracuse, N.Y./West Genesee/UAlbany) and Robby Carmody (Mars, Pa./Mars Area/Notre...
Transcript: Syracuse football coach Fran Brown’s full comments at ACC Kickoff media day
Syracuse, N.Y. -- The ACC held its annual ACC Kickoff this week with coaches and players from each team meeting with media members and doing a battery of interviews on the ACC Network. Syracuse coach Fran Brown did an interview with ACC Network and also spoke at a podium with...
16 years ago: Tully grad Lopez Lomong named flagbearer for U.S. Olympic team
Jerry Smith hasn’t watched television in his Fayetteville home in six years, but he plans to turn it on Friday to see U.S. track star Joseph “Lopez” Lomong carry the American flag during the Olympics’ opening ceremonies on NBC. If you purchase a product or register...
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