On Friday, 🍊🏑 will honor Alyssa Manley's No. 5 and celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the 2015 national title, the first by a women's team in school history. Had a chance to catch up with Manley this week on what she wants people to think of when they see her jersey.

Does everyone fake injuries in college football? Yep. Did Syracuse stand out jusssst enough to get caught and pay the piper? Also yep. Column on how this will provide a good stress test for the 'A' in Fran Brown's DART mantra and we finally found the thing to make him clam up.

An impressive display from 🍊🏈 in Death Valley even though it came at a cost as starting QB Steve Angeli went down with an injury.

🍊 🏈 Steve Angeli looked to be on the brink of losing his starting QB gig. Instead, he printed a receipt for his teammates that he can deliver in a tough spot against UConn and validated his QB1 title.

There are certain things you can point to as Game 1 issues. For 🍊🏈, it goes beyond that. They need to fix a glaring issue that has carried over from last year and time is not on their side to do it with a schedule that just doesn't let up (short of Colgate)

🍊🏈 wasn't ready for primetime (well, it was Noon. But you get my drift) against Tennessee on Saturday in its 2025 season opener. Some quick hits on the 45-26 loss to the Vols.

Kyle McCord went the distance last season, the first 🍊🏈 QB sine Ryan Nassib to do so, and had rare job security with no threat of being replaced. Steve Angeli has won the job over Rickie Collins. But if it was as close as all indicated, the question is for how long. Column ⬇️

🍊🏈 players have been wearing the shirts all offseason with 4th & 1 and 4th & 9 on the back. It's a reminder of two plays that cost them a bid to the CFP. Those plays provide the fuel, but there's an overall focus in camp on the defense's biggest job on the field

Totally agree on Sugar Ray. Mark McGrath is a terrific frontman and put on a fun show! He was so appreciative of the crowd too. It was great to see.

Put on my music writer hat again to review the Fastball/Sugar Ray/Barenaked Ladies show. The crowd was light but all three bands did their best to fill the empty spaces with a 90's lovin' show

I have faith that Art Monk's No. 45 will be honored by 🍊🏈 soon. But when it was announced that Monk was having his number retired by the Washington Commanders this week, a little nudge to SU to move it higher on the priority list can't hurt.

With Ian Eagle officially in, a reminder that the #NBA new coverage on Prime Video and NBC will take on a prominent 🍊 flavor.

Janet falls for Cliff because he says “bless you” Debbie falls in love with a dude because he likes her earrings. Steve’s whole train concept rides on “good coffee and good music.” Get sucked into “Singles” every time then I’m reminded of this nonsense. Killer soundtrack though

A flip from Penn State for 🍊🏈 in 6'6, 330 OL Roseby "Purgatory" Lubintus. 16th-rated player in NJ. Highly-rated recruits committing to Syracuse is no longer a 'holy shit' moment. It’s to be expected. We’re not doing touchdown dances anymore. It’s handing the ball to the ref.

NIL and the portal are important. But you know what? Nothing can fire up a college football fanbase like a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ commitment and 🍊🏈 got its first in 24 years over the weekend. The Monday column on Calvin Russell picking Syracuse and how recruiting still matters most ⬇️

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WR Calvin Russell committed to 🍊🏈 on Saturday night. Here's the live reaction pod Javon Edmonds and I did on the biggest recruiting score for SU in over 20 years

RIP, Mr. Blonde. Can never hear "Stuck in the Middle with You" again without thinking of THAT scene.

YES! Chef

Big blow for 🍊🥍 but a huge gain for Northwestern, who has played in 3 straight national title games. Adamson piled up 190 career points before a leg injury derailed her 2025 season after just 3 games. Hope she grabs a title with the Wildcats.

The NCAA Tournament is perfect as is and should be left alone. Naturally, the powers that be in college sports are going to F with it and expand. And that is...I hate to say it....good for 🍊🏀

🍊🥍 shored up the defense with a gold medalist and America East Defender of the Year. Regy Thorpe was cooking in the portal over the weekend .

A ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ flip for Regy Thorpe as Peyton Rothfuss of Penfield, N.Y. will now attend SU. She originally committed to Florida (where Thorpe was prior). A major get for SU 🥍. She has 272 career points (179G, 93A). Rothfuss is a cousin of former 🍊 star Emily Hawryschuk🍊

Stick taps 🏒 to Gabriel Dumont, the longest-serving captain in Syracuse Crunch history, who announced his retirement from the game on Thursday.

Regy Thorpe was formally introduced as SU's new 🍊 women's 🥍 coach on Wednesday and it was no secret what the expectations will be for him as the 4th person to hold the job but first to try to deliver a 🏆

In the ever-changing big $$ NIL game in college sports, 🍊🏈 got a $2 million NIL infusion in 10 minutes on Monday. A challenge put forth by SU's most recognizable donor and a little inspiration from speeches by John Wildhack and Fran Brown brought it in

Regy Thorpe is the latest 🍊 alum tasked with coming home to lead 🍊 women's 🥍 took a step back last season but is a turn-key program ready to compete for a national title with the right coach. Can the 4th coach in SU history be the first that gets SU over the 🏆 hump? www.syracuse.com/orangewomen/...

Regy Thorpe, a Jordan-Elbridge grad and former 🍊🥍 All-American defenseman, comes home to lead Syracuse women's lacrosse Thorpe has spent the past four seasons at Florida as an assistant/associate head coach. He was previously on the SU women's staff for 10 years when Gary Gait was head coach.

Was having a good discussion with my guy @bhorange44.bsky.social about this, so wanted to open it up to the floor. What's the song you have to hear to make it truly feel like you were at a Dave Matthews Band show? You get 3 choices. Mine are "Ants," "Warehouse" or "Nancies"

No Syracuse-Georgetown on the 🏀 schedule next year. Some vintage things tend to make a comeback, like Vinyl. Others fade into a dusty corner of the attic. Which fate awaits SU-Georgetown?

3rd show in 4 days. Tuesday night after Memorial Day. DMB is gonna come to Syracuse and chill, right? NOPE. That man and his man came to extend the holiday weekend at the Amphitheater Tuesday night. I put on my music writer hat and reviewed the show for the dot com

Took at a shot at the setlist for DMB in Syracuse tonight. Place your bets, place your bets.

Who on the timeline is going to DMB at The Amp tonight? Here's a few songs on the wishlist. How about you guys? 1. Why I Am 2. Fool to Think 3. Where are You Going 4. If I Had it All It seems "You Never Know" is going to be a staple on this tour and the versions I have heard are really good.

A 🍊🥍 thread if you're looking for some Memorial Day weekend reading. The initial game story from Gillette Stadium.

Maryland has a 7-game winning streak on 🍊🥍 dating back to 2011. It's included a game so dreadful it fast-tracked the shot clock, 2 overtime games, renewed debate about a controversial rule and matchups in 4 different cities. But you know what they say? Timing is everything.

Kayla Treanor has left 🍊🥍 to take a job at Penn State. Here are 6 candidates SU AD John Wildhack needs to consider to replace her.

Pod 🎙️ with the great @d1scourse.bsky.social to preview the 🍊🥍 vs. 🐢 🥍 Final Four matchup.

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The drought is over. 🍊🥍 returns to the Final Four for the first time since 2013 with an instant classic 19-18 win over Princeton

Andor was a triumph. Star Wars at its absolute best. A compelling story about sacrifice, bravery, tragedy, loyalty, espionage, family, tyranny and rebellion. I'd highly recommend you watch 'Rogue One' again right after you finish it. Thank you Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy and company. Take a bow.

You make a fair point that better teams won't allow that, but it's survive and advance time. They were given their chance and pounced on it. Will have ti play a more complete game to beat Princeton.

There's a first time for everything. Betting odds for an interview! @bryancurtis.bsky.social @thepressbox.bsky.social www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/f...

What happened in the 2nd half?

🍊 🥍 refusal to stop having fun while down 8-2 to Harvard and turning the ball over at will was sort of like The Joker laughing all the way through getting beat up by Batman. But refuse to stop having fun they did and it helped fuel an epic comeback.

🍊🥍 enters the NCAA Tournament playing its best lacrosse of the year. If SU is going to make a run, it has 4 distinct things to its advantage and 1 that could hold it back. Column and pod with my guy Anish Shroff ⬇️

"Chicago Pope" Coming Wednesdays to NBC is my submission for overworked @thepressbox.bsky.social @bryancurtis.bsky.social

Give “Andor” Season 2 all the damn awards. This show is phenomenal. Episodes 7, 8, 9 are some of the most compelling television I’ve ever seen, let alone “Star Wars.” Take a bow, Tony Gilroy.

🍊 men's 🥍 has earned a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament and will take on Harvard at the JMA Wireless Dome on Sunday at 5p. A rematch! Harvard came to the Dome and beat SU 15-14 on Feb. 22.

'Calm is contagious.' Gary Gait has preached it all year to 🍊🥍 The Orange practiced what Gait has preached when it mattered most in a stressful 9-8 win over Duke to claim the ACC Championship. Now the NCAA Tournament awaits with SU playing its best 🥍 of the year

🍊🥍 earned an NCAA Tournament bid and a needed fresh start in its 14-12 win over Notre Dame. Maybe, just maybe, SU is putting it all together at the most opportune moment to do so.

I *think*🍊🥍 is in the NCAA Tournament regardless of what happens against Notre Dame 🍀 Friday in ACC Tournament (though it'd be a really good idea to grab some insurance and win that game). But there are a couple bid thieves looming.