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The Orange ZoneSyracuse Sports Through the Years: CBS5's Michael Benny joins us!Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a VERY special guest on this bye-week edition of The Orange Zone Podcast! CBS5's Michael Benny brings over 25 years of news anchoring and reporting experience in central New York to our table - a wide-ranging discussion that includes his favorite SU sports memories, to covering the 2003 men's basketball national championship in New Orleans, his thoughts on Fran Brown, the state of college athletics, and much more! Join us
00:00-3:24: Michael's coolest sports-related interview ever
3:25-8:25: Covering the 2003 SU men's basketball national championship in New Orleans and different eras of SU...
2025-11-1129 min
The Orange ZoneThe Judah Mintz era is OVER at Syracuse, SPRING FOOTBALL takeaways
Ashley Wenskoski and Samantha Croston bring you this week's episode of The Orange Zone Podcast in TRIPLE CROSSOVER SEASON. The Judah Mintz era is over for Syracuse men's basketball, Dyaisha Fair looks towards the WNBA Draft, SU football spring practice has just one week left and there's two top-ten lacrosse teams on the hill.00:01-13:15: Judah Mintz declares for NBA Draft13:16-17:07: Dyaisha Fair gears up for WNBA Draft on Monday17:08-25:32: Takeaways with one week left of SU spring football25:33-30:41: SU women's lacrosse wins outright ACC...
2024-04-1636 min
The Orange ZoneInterview with Donovan McNabb
Syracuse legend Donovan McNabb joins Tommy Sladek to talk about his experience getting to know Fran Brown, Kyle McCord and the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-04-1212 min
The Orange ZoneGadsden, Meeks OUT for rest of Spring Football Practice
Tommy Sladek, Ashley Wenskoski and Samantha Croston bring you another busy show of The Orange Zone Podcast. Hit the time cues below if you want to jump to a certain part of our conversation.00:01-08:56 Injury updates on TE Oronde Gadsden II and WR Jackson Meeks08:57-10:45 Fran Brown on Gadsden and Meeks10:45-11:51 Takeaways from DE coach Nick Williams11:52-14:55 Brown's mandatory workouts for coaching staff14:56-17:45 How Replay works at the JMA Wireless Dome17:56-19:36 Eddie Lampkin Jr. 19:37-20:35 Donnie Freeman20:36...
2024-04-1034 min
The Orange ZoneThe impact of Maliq Brown transferring
Tommy Sladek, Ashley Wenskoski, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver get into a variety of Syracuse sports news. Note: We taped the show Tuesday afternoon so the Eddie Lampkin transfer news hadn't broke yet. 00:01-8:30 Maliq Brown to transfer. Plus Donnie Freeman coming in.8:40-9:55 Kennedi Perkins leaving SU women's hoops. Dyaisha Fair pro future.9:56-12:45 Women's College Basketball is SUPER HOT.12:50-17:35- Syracuse Lacrosse Talk17:40-21:53- Syracuse Football Spring Practice ObservationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...
2024-04-0321 min
The Orange ZoneShould Syracuse RETIRE Dyaisha Fair's jersey?
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver recap Syracuse women's basketball's second round loss to UConn. 13:35-20:00 Should SU retire Fair's number?-Who steps up next year?22:03-25:26 Should the NCAA do away with the top 4 seeds getting home games to start the tournament?-We finish with Lacrosse TalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-03-2734 min
The Orange ZoneBRACKETOLOGY: CUSE WOMEN
This week on The Orange Zone Podcast, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver get into what went wrong for the Syracuse Women's Basketball team in the ACC Tournament and look ahead to where they might be seeded in the big dance. Selection Sunday is now just days away, and the Orange are projected to be a 5th seed according to ESPN Bracketology. What is necessary for the team to make a deep run? What paths provide for the most interesting storylines? It's all in this episode of The Orange Zone!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...
2024-03-1325 min
The Orange ZoneWhat CUSE needs in the ACC Tourney to make March Madness
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Lawrence Moten and Rachel Culver recap Syracuse men's basketball's 90-75 loss on Tuesday to end the regular season plus look at how many wins the Orange would need in its conference tournament to make the Big Dance.(00:01-00:45) Intro (00:46-1:19) Samantha catches the gang up on her recent concert(1:20-3:30) Moten shares the wild story of how his Uber driver Phil had the surprise gift of a lifetime for him. (3:30-4:48) Moten also shares how a prank caller from his college days fessed up to him.
2024-03-0724 min
The Orange ZoneLEGETTE-JACK NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Lawrence Moten and Rachel Culver get into the weeds on Syracuse women's basketball ahead of the ACC Tournament. Felisha Legette-Jack named ACC Coach of the Year, Dyaisha Fair runner up for Player of the Year and Alyssa Latham All-Freshman Team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-03-0715 min
The Orange ZoneCuse beats VA TECH 84-71, Louisville/Clemson PREVIEW
Tommy Sladek, Lawrence Moten and Rachel Culver bring our fantastic Orange Zone listeners and watchers up to speed on the current state of Syracuse men's basketball. An 84-71 win over Virginia Tech Tuesday night puts Syracuse at 19-10, 10-8 ACC. Can they get a bid into the Big Dance with wins over Louisville and Clemson? Where do the Orange stand in the rankings used by the tournament committee? We get to ALL OF THAT. We highlight the play of Judah Mintz, JJ Starling, Maliq Brown, Quadir Copeland and many more. See Privacy Policy at https...
2024-02-2921 min
The Orange ZoneWhere will #17 SYRACUSE land in MARCH MADNESS?
Tommy Sladek, Lawrence Moten and producer Rachel Culver predict where Syracuse women's basketball will be seeded in this years NCAA Tournament. The Orange (22-4, 12-3 ACC) are a 4-seed right now in ESPN's Charlie Creme's Bracketology. The first four seeds in each region have the opportunity host games in the first two rounds. 11:20-22:02- Bracket Talk & Seed PredictionsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-2122 min
The Orange ZoneWHOA BABY! Syracuse UPSETS #7 UNC
00:01-13:34- CUSE/UNC RECAP13:35-20:20- FAN QUESTION, WHO WAS YOUR MVP?25:54-28:55- THE COURT STORMTommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver have you covered with a full recap from Syracuse men's basketball big upset over #7 North Carolina on Feb. 13. Sorry if we recorded before you sent in your answer to the fan question. We'll make sure to give a deadline on X/Twitter next week!Follow us on X:TommySladekSamCroston1rach_culverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19...
2024-02-1535 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse SQUEAKS by Louisville 94-92
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Lawrence Moten and Rachel Culver break down Syracuse men's basketballs wild win over Louisville. Chris Bell drops a career high 30 points and Maliq Brown quietly pulls off a historic performance. Poetry weighs in on the dismissal of Benny Williams and what the Orange need to do moving forward to defend bigger teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-0925 min
The Orange ZoneBenny Williams DISMISSED from Syracuse Men's Basketball
Syracuse Basketball star Benny Williams has been dismissed from the team. While the details of his dismissal remain unknown, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, and Rachel Culver talk through some of the writings on the wall, and the overall impact of this drastic change on the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-0621 min
The Orange ZoneSU men's basketball is INCONSISTENT
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Lawrence Moten examine Syracuse men's basketball 80-75 loss to Boston College. How can this team that's painfully inconsistent find a steady course?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-0129 min
The Orange ZoneCuse Women BUMP UP to AP #21
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver discuss Syracuse women's basketball's rise in the AP rankings despite a weekend loss to Virginia Tech. The win over Notre Dame is carrying weight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-02-0113 min
The Orange ZoneREACTION: Syracuse ROLLS NC State 77-65
Tommy Sladek and Ashley Wenskoski break down Syracuse men's basketball's 77-65 win over NC State Saturday night. JJ Starling scores a career high 26 points. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-2809 min
The Orange ZoneWhat happened against FSU? Reaction from the players
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Lawrence "Poetry" Moten let off some steam while discussing Syracuse men's basketball's ugly loss to Florida State Wednesday night. Plus Ashley Wenskoski interviews Judah Mintz, JJ Starling and Justin Taylor.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-2529 min
The Orange ZoneSU women's hoops is FEELING 22
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#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-2514 min
The Orange ZoneQuadir Copeland hits a BUZZER-BEATER
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 Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-2120 min
The Orange ZoneSU Men's Hoops has GET-RIGHT game against PITT
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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-1825 min
The Orange ZoneOVERTIME: Fran Brown, Elijah Robinson, and KingJoseph Edwards talk BUILDING COMMUNITY, SU FOOTBALL
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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2024-01-1408 min
The Orange ZoneMID-JANUARY PULSE CHECK: SU Men's and Women's Hoops
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 ACC win over Boston College and upset No. 7 UNC. Join Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski and Rachel Culver to analyze the next stretch of...
2024-01-1029 min
The Orange ZoneOVERTIME: Marcellus Barnes Jr. commits to SU football
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.
2024-01-1008 min
The Orange ZoneWho's on Fran Brown's coaching staff in 2024?
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 Coaching Staff (03:10-30:42)Kyle McCord Commits to Syracuse (30:42-40:23)Garrett Shrader's College Career Ends (40:23-43:40)SUNY Cortland wins the Stagg Bowl (43:40...
2023-12-2057 min
The Orange ZoneOVERTIME: CUSE Football's LATEST Commits
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-Fatim Diggs-Jamie Tremble-Jaylan Hornsby-Jackson Meeks...
2023-12-1931 min
The Orange ZoneOrange basketball ready for a final tune up before ACC play
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 berths.Intro (00:00-01:18)State of Syracuse Men's Basketball (01:18-12:09)Behind the Numbers (12:09-21:16)Moten's State of Mind (21:16-26:00)State of...
2023-12-1341 min
The Orange ZoneLet's hit the hardwood! Early-season SU hoops update
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)Syracuse Men's Basketball (05:29-12:44)Producer Brendon's Trivia (12:44-14:59)Final Thoughts (14:59)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
2023-12-0716 min
The Orange ZoneFirst Impressions of Fran Brown, WAY-TOO-EARLY Boca Bowl Preview
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 Raton Bowl!Intro (00:00-01:17)First Impressions of Fran Brown (01:17-23:27)Way-Too-Early Boca Raton Bowl Preview (23:37-26:52)Producer Brendon's Trivia (26:52...
2023-12-0643 min
The Orange ZoneSU Football hires FRAN BROWN
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/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDqApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134
2023-11-2932 min
The Orange ZoneDino Babers FIRED after eight seasons
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 fired, Syracuse Athletics message (00:51-18:44)The next head coach and improving the product that is SU football (18:45-40:41)See Privacy Policy at https...
2023-11-2140 min
The Orange ZoneBOWL BERTH on the line! SU football takes on Georgia Tech
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 (01:30-18:10)SU @ Georgia Tech Preview (18:10-24:26)Game Picks (24:26-29:14)Producer Brendon's Trivia (29:14-31:33)The C-NS Situation (31:33-37:38)Final Thoughts (37:38)
2023-11-1538 min
The Orange ZoneA first stretch of tests for SU HOOPS
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 of Syracuse Women's Basketball (13:40-17:26)Producer Brendon's Trivia (17:26-23:18)Final Thoughts (23:18)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
2023-11-1523 min
The Orange ZoneWho starts at QB for SU football vs. Pitt?
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 (15:10-21:15)Game Picks (21:15-27:41)Producer Brendon's Trivia (27:41-32:30)Final Thoughts (32:30-33:59)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...
2023-11-0834 min
The Orange ZoneA long-awaited SU BASKETBALL season BEGINS
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 (11:10-16:20)Producer Brendon's Trivia (16:20-21:40)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-11-0821 min
The Orange ZoneShould Dino Babers be fired?
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.
2023-11-0218 min
2023-11-0142 min
The Orange ZoneSYRACUSE FOOTBALL at Virginia Tech PREVIEW
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, the 'Voice of the Hokies' (12:19-26:34)Game Picks (26:34-34:24)Producer Brendon's Trivia (34:24-38:18)Around Syracuse University Athletics (38:18-40:28)See Privacy Policy...
2023-10-2540 min
The Orange ZoneSU FOOTBALL stumbles into the BYE WEEK
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 (00:00-01:39)Syracuse @ Florida State Recap, State of the Orange (01:40-21:29)Stock Up, Stock Down (21:30-40:18)Producer Brendon's Trivia (40:19-44:12)Building up to...
2023-10-1849 min
The Orange ZoneSYRACUSE FOOTBALL at #4 Florida State PREVIEW
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 (02:59-13:30)Syracuse @ #4 Florida State Preview (13:31-40:42)Interview w/ the 'Voice of the Seminoles' Jeff Culhane (27:29-40:42)Game Picks (40:43-46:08)...
2023-10-1150 min
The Orange ZoneSYRACUSE FOOTBALL at #14 UNC Preview
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)Dan Villari's Breakout Game (06:48-10:10)Syracuse @ #14 UNC Preview (10:10-39:45)Interview w/ 'Voice of the Tar Heels' Jones Angell (24:03-38:26)...
2023-10-0451 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football 4-0, CLEMSON PREVIEW, Don Munson & Amanda Poole
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 (26:23-37:23)Interview with Amanda Poole of WACH FOX 57 (37:45-46:05)Game Picks (51::34-1:00:19)Trivia (1:00:20-1:06:10) Final Thoughts (1:06:10-1:08:15)See Priv...
2023-09-271h 08
The Orange ZoneSU Football is 3-0, ARMY PREVIEW
"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, 00:00-09:25SU vs. Army Preview, 09:25-29:30Interview w/ Rich DeMarco (Voice of the Army Black Knights), 11:20-22:45Game Picks, 29:30-34:02Producer Brendon's Trivia, 34:02-38:18See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-09-2041 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football 2-0, PURDUE PREVIEW
00:20-4:20 Injury reports, Western Michigan recap9:10-16:26 Tim Newton Interview, Voice of the Boilermakers16:27-27:29 Syracuse at Purdue Preview27:30-29:55 Game Predictions30:10-33:30 Trivia 33:30- Jets/Bills TalkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-09-1338 min
The Orange ZoneWestern Michigan HC Lance Taylor joins the show
Tommy Sladek sits down with Western Michigan head coach Lance Taylor to preview the Broncos and find out how Taylor is preparing for the Orange. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-09-0708 min
The Orange ZoneA level up in competition: Syracuse vs. Western Michigan Preview
Call a week one win what you want, but Syracuse football has a great taste in its mouth heading into the second week of the 2023 season.On the latest episode of “The Orange Zone Podcast,” sponsored by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski and James Mungro look ahead to Week Two. The Orange remain at home, this time going from an FCS opponent in Colgate to a Group of Five foe in the Western Michigan Broncos (02:21-24:33). The team discusses what they're watching for in a still young head-to-head matchup complete with an inte...
2023-09-0646 min
The Orange ZoneSU football opens the season vs. Colgate, and a conversation with Raiders HC Stan Dakosty
Are you ready for the lights to go down, for a hush to come over the JMA Wireless Dome, for the boys clad in orange and blue to take the field for the new football season?We are.On the Season 2 premiere of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and new addition Ashley Wenskoski discuss the Orange's season opener against in-state foe Colgate. The team breaks down what is historically one of SU's longest rivals complete with an interview of the Raiders head man Stan Dakosty before setting their benchmarks for the 2023 Orange...
2023-08-3140 min
The Orange ZoneSetting expectations for SU football in 2023
The season's so close you can almost taste it and we're on the edge of our seats waiting for it to finally arrive.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston wrap up Syracuse football training camp with a final set of observations and their expectations for the upcoming season (02:40-16:36).Meanwhile former Orange are coming down the home stretch of their first NFL training camps, and we're keeping close track of their progress as they look to make a name for themselves at the next level (16:36-20:40). One...
2023-08-2325 min
The Orange ZoneWhat's buzzing from inside of SU football training camp?
It's the dog days of summer, which means up on the SU Hill, the dog days of training camp are growing fewer and fewer and number.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston update the scene around Orange camp. LeQuint Allen makes his return to the practice field for the Cuse offense (04:13-09:27) and defensively a new face has arrived to bolster the secondary (09:27-13:30).Meanwhile Producer Brendon is looking to bounce back after a rare defeat. His weekly trivia focuses on some of the many preseason awards...
2023-08-1627 min
The Orange ZoneConference realignment shakes up the college athletics landscape
College athletics will never look or feel the same way again.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek welcomes back friend of the show and SU men's basketball's all-time leading scorer Lawrence "Poetry in Moten" to get his perspective on the latest shakeup that's left the Pac-12 reeling and sports fans everywhere asking, "what's next?" (01:06-19:22)On another note, it's been an eventful summer on the hardwood, especially for those who enjoy old-school names that once wore the Orange. Tommy and Poetry look back on this year's TBT and a recent...
2023-08-0929 min
The Orange ZoneGoing one-on-one with SU football head coach Dino Babers
It's just one month away!On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Brendon Hodges are feeling the energy ahead of the 2023 college football season and have plenty of questions about this season's Syracuse Orange football team.Who better to answer those questions than the head man himself? Tommy shares part of his one-on-one interview with Head Coach Dino Babers, covering everything from his eight years spent in Syracuse, to returning stars and his two new coordinators (01:55-10:40).The team then reacts to Coach Babers' comments and...
2023-08-0227 min
The Orange ZoneA first-round win for Boeheim's Army at TBT 2023
Boeheim's Army is back in action and looking to make amends for a lackluster performance from last year.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss the troops' first-round win over Team Gibson (01:57-06:28) and just how exciting 'The Basketball Tournament' is thanks in large part to the 'Elam Ending' (06:28-10:22).As the Orange of the past hit the hardwood the current crop of college stars are learning who they'll be matched up against during an early-season tournament (10:23-11:37). It's a tournament that's been kind to the Cuse...
2023-07-2616 min
The Orange ZoneBoeheim's Army looks to bounce back at 2023 TBT
After a two-week hiatus your go-to team for all things Syracuse Orange is back from vacation and better than ever!On the latest edition of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston review the resolution reached between Syracuse University and Orange football's next man up in the backfield, LeQuint Allen (03:46-07:30).On the hardwood a standout from SU's women's basketball team is taking her talents to the world stage. The team discusses how big of a deal it is that Dyaisha Fair is heading to Chile as a part of Team USA's U23 3...
2023-07-1926 min
The Orange ZoneRising star SUES Syracuse U
A sophomore season in jeopardy for one of the rising stars in the Syracuse Orange football program.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston dive into the legal battle between Syracuse University and the young man projected to lead the Orange running game come the fall (00:29-13:27). On the flip side the football team has high hopes for future recruiting classes, and their efforts caused some buzz over the weekend with at least one of their new verbal commits (13:28-15:27).And of course we couldn't forget to give...
2023-06-2828 min
The Orange ZoneJesse Edwards' future at WVU
They may be called the dog days of summer, but what happens in the offseason can have major ramifications for a team or programs chances come the playing season.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss the ripple effects that longtime West Virginia head men's basketball coach Bob Huggins resignation means for one of his key offseason additions in former Syracuse star Jesse Edwards (02:40-15:13). The team also tackles the latest edition of Producer Brendon's trivia as we rest the pecking order on the nation's winningest coaches (15:14-19:10).
2023-06-2132 min
The Orange ZoneWay-too-early 2023 SU FOOTBALL preview
When it comes to the summer months there's not a ton to talk about in the world of collegiate athletics. So, naturally it's a perfect time to look way ahead.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston dive into the 2022 Syracuse football schedule, breaking down everything from the slate of opponents, to the position of the bye week, and even potential upset picks going for and against the Orange (07:46-22:40). On top of all that the team also attempts to navigate Producer Brendon's schedule-inspired trivia (22:41-28:53) before sending shout-outs to...
2023-06-1329 min
The Orange ZoneReviewing this year in SU athletics
The 2022-2023 collegiate athletics season is over...well at least it's as close to over as it can be.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston discuss the news that men's basketball standout Judah Mintz will return to the Orange for his sophomore season (04:45-09:13). They then take a look back on the year in Cuse athletics as a whole and do their best to rank some of the biggest moments Orange fans saw, heard and felt from the start of fall all the way to the doorstep of summer (09:14-30:52).
2023-06-0745 min
The Orange ZoneDisappointing finish for CUSE women's LAX
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Brendon Hodges recap Syracuse women's lacrosse team's loss to Boston College on this week's episode of The Orange Zone Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-3115 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse WLAX to the final four and a honor bestowed on The Orange Zone Podcast
After a long season, Syracuse women's lacrosse is among the four teams left standing and is just two wins away from reaching the summit of collegiate women's lacrosse.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast", Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston have some big news to share and gratitude to dish out for anyone and everyone who's been a part of the show's journey so far, culminating in an honor on a regional scale (00:00-04:20).They then turn their attention to the final chapter of the women's lacrosse season by breaking down what they've...
2023-05-2429 min
The Orange ZoneLe Moyne is OFFICIALLY a Division I school
On this episode of the Orange Zone, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Rachel Culver talk about Le Moyne's big move to Division I, and the NCAA rule that prohibits student-athletes from playing in NCAA tournaments for four years during the reclassifying period. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-1323 min
The Orange ZoneSU WLAX earns a first-round bye and Joe Girard III lands back in the ACC
We're coming down the home stretch of the Syracuse University athletics calendar and the final destination for names know well around Orange athletics are becoming clear.On this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss Syracuse women's lacrosse receiving the second overall seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament and why it may have been the best-case scenario.Meanwhile a familiar face is staying in the ACC and wearing a different sort of orange. The team examines former SU guard Joe Girard III's commitment to Clemson.We're your stop...
2023-05-1023 min
The Orange ZoneNFL Draft Recap, Syracuse Lacrosse Postseason Update
On this week's episode of The Orange Zone with Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston, the team discusses which Syracuse players heard their name called during the NFL Draft (00:00-23:45), the upcoming selection show for the Syracuse Women's Lacrosse team (23:46-36:45), and the end of the season for Syracuse Men's Lacrosse (36:46-41:35). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-05-0341 min
The Orange ZoneJoe Girard III down to two landing spots and SU WLAX survives a second-round scare
Tough tests and tough choices. Two things that can define an individual or a collective to aspire to something greater.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast", Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston break down Syracuse women's lacrosse's ACC quarterfinal win over Virginia Tech and what it says about the team's chances at standing above all others with an ACC tournament title.The team then turns their focus to a notable name narrowing down his choices in the transfer portal. Joe Girard III has reportedly trimmed his list down to two schools but which...
2023-04-2817 min
The Orange ZoneSean Tucker shows out ahead of the NFL Draft and SU LAX hopes to bounce back
A pair of losses have both Syracuse lacrosse programs looking to bounce back, but for two very different reasons.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast", Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss the SU women's first and only loss of the regular season and where it leaves them ahead of both the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament (02:29-11:19). Meanwhile the men may need to win their final game to have any chance of making it to the dance. The team discusses the keys to victory in their season finale on the road at Duke (11:20-16:41).
2023-04-2639 min
The Orange ZoneWhere will former SU football stars land in the 2023 NFL Draft?
It's about that time when hundreds of the world's best athletes fulfill a lifelong dream, and among them are some of the young men you watched play in the Syracuse Orange.It's NFL Draft talk on this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" with Tommy Sladek welcoming Producer Brendon to the table to discuss where they think names like Sean Tucker, Matthew Bergeron, Garrett Williams and others will be headed as they start their professional football careers.Does the team agree with a bevy of expert's projections? You'll have to watch this episode of "The...
2023-04-2134 min
The Orange ZoneJesse Edwards finds a new home, introducing Chance Westry and SU lacrosse is getting hot at the right time
In the ever changing world of sports rosters change minute-to-minute, day-to-day and year-to-year. Syracuse basketball fans saw that firsthand this week.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Producer Brendon discuss the Jesse Edwards committing to the West Virginia Mountaineers for his final college season (00:28-05:53) and the second addition made to the Orange backcourt via the transfer portal in former Auburn Tiger Chance Westry (05:54-10:45).In the lacrosse world the Syracuse men are getting hot at the right time and earned their first ACC win of the...
2023-04-1933 min
The Orange ZoneJesse Edwards is in the transfer portal, SU WLAX takes on No. 5 UNC
In this episode of the Orange Zone, Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss Jesse Edwards entering the transfer portal (00:00-9:06), the future of college basketball with NIL deals (9:07-27:23), and a preview of the Syracuse Lacrosse weekend slate (27:24-29:12).#JesseEdwards #transferportal #NIL #Syracuse #Syracusebasketball #SyracuselacrosseSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-04-1429 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse men's lacrosse gets a ranked win and the women get set for their toughest tests yet
The weather's getting warmer and the buzz around Syracuse lacrosse is heating up along with it.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Producer Brendon cover a bit of breaking news in the world of NIL before focusing on the athletes themselves. Syracuse men's lacrosse is back in the Top 20 after their first ranked win of the season, but how much more work needs to be done to assure themselves of a spot in the NCAA Tournament.It's almost a forgone conclusion that Syracuse women's lacrosse will be...
2023-04-1237 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse women's lacrosse legend Trina Hable discusses 25 years of 'Cuse women's lacrosse
Syracuse women's lacrosse continues their undefeated run and for the alumni who came before it's a beautiful thing to witness.On the latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston take a trip back in time with their first ever guest from afar. A pioneer of the Orange women's lacrosse program, Trina Hable joins the show to discuss how far the program has come from it's inception in 1998 to now with the Orange looking like the best team in the nation by far.The team then discusses where things stand with...
2023-04-0637 min
The Orange ZoneThe dominance of SU women's lacrosse and a tough road ahead for the men
Enter the spring season and "The Orange Zone Podcast" team putting it's full focus on what's left of the Syracuse lacrosse season.On this latest episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Brendon Hodges welcome in a new member of the team (00:00-01:40) before talking about the team that needs no introduction, the #1 team in the nation, Syracuse women's lacrosse (01:40-13:05). Among the talking points, the sheer amount of ways the Orange have to beat teams and the road ahead for the Orange after winning their 12th straight game against Cornell on Tuesday...
2023-03-2936 min
2023-03-2231 min
The Orange ZoneAdrian Autry makes his first big splash in recruiting and SU women's lacrosse eyes a record-setting start
New Syracuse men's basketball coach Adrian Autry made his first big splash in recruiting this week, and it came via the transfer portal.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss what the commitment of former Baldwinsville standout and Notre Dame guard JJ Starling means for the program's first year under Autry. Of course basketball season isn't over and done with yet with the women's team preparing for the first round of the WNIT, and that puts Felisha Legette-Jack in some rare air at...
2023-03-1519 min
The Orange ZoneOZ SPECIAL: Jim Boeheim out as head coach, Adrian Autry takes over
Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and SU's all-time leading scorer Lawrence Moten discuss the breaking news of the century with Syracuse men's basketball. Jim Boeheim is stepping down. Adrian "Red" Autry is taking over. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-03-1031 min
The Orange ZoneACC TOURNEY PREVIEW: Syracuse/Wake Forest
In this week's episode of The Orange Zone, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, and Lawrence Moten recap the season finale for Syracuse Men's Basketball (00:00-6:29), discuss SU's road ahead in the ACC Tournament (6:30-18:20), highlight the beauty of March Madness (18:21-21:18), explain what SU bench players will have to contribute (21:19--25:19) AND Lawrence Moten SMOKES producer Brendon in this week's trivia question (25:20). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-03-0829 min
The Orange ZoneQuestions heading into SU men's basketball's final regular-season game
A devastating loss to Georgia Tech has the whole of the Syracuse Orange fanbase asking questions about the way this topsy-turvy basketball season will end. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and SU's all-time leading scorer Lawrence Moten discuss the questions they have heading into the Orange's final regular-season tilt against Wake Forest and postseason play.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-03-0328 min
The Orange ZoneFEB 23: HOT STARTS for Syracuse LACROSSE
Samantha Croston and Tommy Sladek host The Orange Zone Podcast. On this week's episode, the crew breaks down the hot starts to the season for #19 SU men's lax and #2 SU women's lax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2023-02-2317 min
The Orange ZoneCan SYRACUSE still make the NCAA TOURNAMENT?
After a streak of success Syracuse Orange men's basketball hit a major bump in the road when Duke came to the Dome (00:41-06:33), now both they and the women's program turn their attention to the end of the regular season and trips to their respective conference tournaments.On this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast," presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and SU's all-time leading scorer Lawrence Moten break down the final stretches of the regular season for both teams (06:34-14:33), determine the chances each has on punching their ticket the the NCAA...
2023-02-2224 min
The Orange ZoneOne game at a time Syracuse basketball showing signs of improvement
Syracuse men's basketball is on a three-game winning streak and they're taking the rest of the season one game at a time.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" presented by Billy Whittaker Car & Trux, Tommy Sladek and Lawrence Moten bask in the glow of the Orange's first win over a ranked team this season after their 75-72 win over North Carolina State (01:03-07:19) and what it means in the long term when it comes to the postseason, including ACC Tournament seeding, and the NCAA Tournament or NIT (07:20-17:18).The team then looks...
2023-02-1629 min
The Orange ZoneThe SU men check the boxes in a pair of gut-check games and the opening salvo from the Syracuse lacrosse season
They were a pair of games the Syracuse men were expected to win and had to win, and they answered the bell.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston debrief after SU's road win at Florida State (00:00-6:50) give praise to a pair of young men showing major growth on the court (06:50-09:20) and take stock of the lessons this Orange team is learning as they hit the home stretch of the season (09:20-12:46).They then look back on the season opener...
2023-02-1024 min
The Orange ZoneLate-game miscues sink the Orange again, and a look ahead at the 2023 football season
Slow starts and miscue-filled finishes continue to plague Syracuse men's basketball and it's shown over the course of a three-game losing streak. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast", presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston touch on the scenes postgame and head coach Jim Boeheim's response to a question every media member at the game had from tip off (00:00-06:00). The team then welcomes back SU legend Lawrence "Poetry in Moten" Moten to discuss the trends he saw continue in the Orange's loss to Virginia (06:00-17:57) what it means for...
2023-02-0139 min
The Orange ZoneA tough loss to take, reviewing SU's late-game defeat to UNC
Syracuse basketball fans were treated to the highest of highs followed by an emphatic thud Tuesday night when the Orange dropped a nail-biter to North Carolina. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" presented by Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston welcome in the newest member of the team, former Orange superstar Lawrence Moten (00:00-01:25) and get his thoughts on what went against the Orange in a game they had all but wrapped up with under a minute remaining (01:26-17:32). The team also gets his perspective on the NIL era and transfer...
2023-01-2635 min
The Orange ZoneSU basketball hits another weekend road trip
Syracuse men's and women's basketball hit the road this weekend coming off their respective losses to ranked, in-conference foes. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss the concerns they picked up on in the men's close loss to Miami that could continue to plague the Orange later on this season (01:55-07:08) and the ways their veterans on the court can help to cancel those issues out (07:09-12:26).Looking ahead the team takes a dive into both squads upcoming games, starting with just how successful the women's team has been...
2023-01-1927 min
The Orange ZoneGoodbye gridiron and hello hardwood! Catching up on the Syracuse basketball season
It's the end of college football season and with that we say goodbye to the gridiron until next fall. Or course the Orange Zone is more than happy to finally say hello to the hardwood and turn our full attention on the rest of Syracuse basketball season.On this week's episode of the Orange Zone Podcast we play catch up on a basketball season that, when you really look at it, is already halfway over and examine how both the men and women have fared in the early parts of their conference schedules (01:45-16:35). Where do the...
2023-01-1227 min
The Orange ZoneA moment bigger than sports and the humanity behind a uniform
The sports world witnessed or woke up to its worst nightmare Monday night into Tuesday morning when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during the Bills Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" our team focuses on this moment and shares their thoughts and feelings from the time that Hamlin lay on the ground, his life in the hands of on-site medical personnel, to the present knowing his current condition. The team discusses the humanity hidden behind the facemasks of football players and what they saw from the...
2023-01-0409 min
The Orange Zone"The Orange Zone Podcast" takes on the Big Apple, plus a Pinstripe Bowl preview
It all comes down to this. Win or lose the 2022 Syracuse football season will be remembered by Orange fans but will it be for the lackluster second half of the season or for an end that saw a bowl game victory. Tommy Sladek and Samantha Croston discuss that from New York City ahead of SU's matchup with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-12-2805 min
The Orange ZoneA new DC, a departure for the NFL Draft, and a discussion on Tradition vs. Transfer Portal
We're full steam ahead into the holidays and while school may be out the sports world never sleeps. Was this the wildest weekend of NFL football we've ever seen? The team discusses and shouts out one former Orange football player for his role in the craziest finish of them all (00:01-08:15).Meanwhile at the college level SU football continues to see changes. The Orange named a new defensive coordinator over the weekend (08:16-10:56) and saw arguably their best offensive player declare for the NFL Draft (10:57-15:00). Speaking of football, the Early Signing Period is open as well...
2022-12-2135 min
The Orange ZoneCNY gets an early Christmas gift in that SU Men's Soccer is a National Champion
A Monday night in December brought SU sports fan an early Christmas present in a first even national championship in men's soccer. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro focus on the game that took Central New Yorkers breath away for 110 minutes plus penalty kicks, and welcomes in their first in-studio guest in SU goalkeeper Russell Shealy. Russell details the sights, sounds and feelings of the penalty kicks, including the second of his two saves that set up the winning penalty (00:00-19:26). It's an especially happy moment for...
2022-12-1436 min
The Orange ZoneA bowl game, a new era on the hardwood, and the chance at a College Cup: Inside the renewed excitement around SU athletics
There's renewed excitement around Syracuse University athletics whether it's on the gridiron, the pitch or the hardwood.SU football (7-5) is looking ahead to the final chapter of their 2022 season, a date with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in the Pinstripe Bowl. Meanwhile SU men's soccer can almost taste a national championship and a new legacy is being created on the hardwood of the JMA Wireless Dome.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston, and James Mungro kick off the way-too-early preview of the Pinstripe Bowl with a preliminary look...
2022-12-0738 min
The Orange ZoneSU football's (7-5) looking ahead to going bowling, but where will they be heading and who will be on the opposite sideline?
Syracuse football got a win they desperately needed and with under a month to go before Christmas a couple of Orange athletes have found their way onto Santa's naughty list. On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss their predictions for where the Orange could land for a bowl game (02:59-09:32) before taking a look at how SU came to be where they stand at the end of a topsy-turvy regular season. A season epitomized by their final game at Boston College (09:33-14:41) with too many bumps to...
2022-11-3039 min
The Orange ZoneWill SU football (6-5) write a happy ending to a turbulent 2022 season? Previewing the Orange's Week 13 matchup against Boston College
Syracuse Orange football is in the worst place a college football program can be season to season. Average after looking like a program to be reckoned with. Now they face one of two paths, 7-5 and a good taste in their mouths to end the regular season or 6-6 and the memory of a collapse Orange fans haven't seen the likes of before.On this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro speculate on what SU's current record means for the state of the team (03:34-11:17) after an apparent offensive...
2022-11-2335 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse football (6-4) hits the home stretch of the season with a road trip to Wake Forest
Senior day didn't go as planned for the Syracuse Orange football program, and their streak of weeks without a win sits at four. This latest loss leaves them at a fork in the road with just two games remaining in the regular season. Pack things in and hope to earn a bowl game bid, or work to right the ship and finish the regular season strong. From what the players had to say this week, they're ready and willing to work to make the latter the result.That's just part of the discussion on this week's edition o...
2022-11-1636 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse football (6-3) gets set to host #23 Florida State
Syracuse is on a three-game skid that's seen some serious flaws exposed and the team topple out off the Top-25 entirely. Now they face off against a foe that's made their way back into the rankings in the #23 Florida State Seminoles. This week Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro start with some reaction the the biggest sports news of the week out of Indianapolis (01:01-06:51) before turning their focus to SU's upcoming game against the Seminoles (06:52). The team discusses if it's time for the Orange to hit the panic button (08:25-11:47), how much a fluid quarterback situation has...
2022-11-0943 min
The Orange Zone#20 Syracuse football (6-2) heads to Pitt, Garrett Shrader/Garrett Williams injury impact, special guest appearance from Niko Tamurian
#20 Syracuse is coming off of back-to-back losses and the news that another starter is sidelined for the season. Now they head back out on the road for what's sure to be a tough task in the Pittsburgh Panthers. In this week's episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro look into what makes the Panthers so dangerous (02:35-05:15) and how SU is once again taking on a "next man up" mentality (05:15-10:37). It may not be next man up at QB, but will Garrett Shrader be healthy enough to start (16:58-22:21)? Plus our predictions (22:22...
2022-11-0237 min
The Orange ZoneWe recap #16 Syracuse's (6-1) loss to #5 Clemson, plus getting back on track against Notre Dame. A welcome in to SU basketball preseason.
The #16 Syracuse Orange football team is coming off their first loss of the season but aren't letting it weigh them down. After analyzing the Orange's short descent down the polls this week (2:01-5:17) Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss what went wrong for the Cuse against Clemson (5:18-14:09) including why one of their best offensive weapons only had ten touches. Of course we have to look ahead to what's already a sold out affair between the Orange and the unranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14:10-34:06) the first matchup hosted by Syracuse since 2003. We have our game predictions (34:07...
2022-10-2654 min
The Orange Zone#14 Syracuse (6-0) hits the road to Death Valley and a date with #5 Clemson, the mental toughness it takes to play in a hostile environment and the signs that the Orange are getting some more national attention
(00:24-14:49) NC STATE RECAP(14:50-15:02) MARLOWE WAX(15:15-18:33) BOWL ELIGIBILITY, COLLEGE GAMEDAY TALK(18:34-33:59) CLEMSON PREVIEW (34:00-49:30) PREDICTIONS(49:34-55:00) TRIVIA(55:01-57:21) CLOSING REMARKSAfter a more than month long homestand, the #14 Syracuse Orange are set to hit the road for just the second time this season in a game that could define the rest of the 2022 season. In this episode of "The Orange Zone Podcast" Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss the mindset as the Orange enter Death Valley, and face off against...
2022-10-1957 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football (5-0) faces their biggest test of the season yet. The mentality of being a favorite, and an overdue honor to three Cuse legends
The Orange Zone team is back from a restful and relaxing bye week (00:00-5:43) but it's time to refocus on the rest of the season. It's the biggest test for the #18 Syracuse Orange to date with the #15 North Carolina State Wolfpack coming to the JMA Wireless Dome, but could injuries, including one to the Pack's starting QB change the way the road team goes forward (9:40-15:40)? Even with the potential impact of injuries these teams have strong defensive units, highlighting what's sure to be a competitive game (15:41-21:16) and in a game that SU is favored against a higher...
2022-10-1255 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football (5-0) makes an AP Poll appearance headed into the Bye, JAMES MUNGRO joins The Orange Zone team, and the keys to continued success throughout the back half of the 2022 season
Syracuse football is 5-0 and now they get a week to rest and recover ahead of a big two-week conference stretch. Meanwhile the Orange Zone podcast team isn't taking any breaks. This week we introduce a new member of the team (00:00-02:20) who, after reacting to a dominant showing against Wagner (03:46-6:15) gives us their opinion on what's made this team so good so far this season (06:16-08:55) as well as the keys to their continued success (10:45-12:47). Add in a look ahead at an ACC gauntlet filled with ranked teams (15:32-19:49) Producer Brendon's over-the-top trivia (25:16-30:50) and the...
2022-10-0534 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football (4-0) cracks the Coaches Poll, Wagner Preview, Fan Attendance and Predictions
We start with Syracuse landing at #25 in the Coaches Poll Top 25 (5:00-7:50). Quick Virginia recap (7:51-9:00). Fan attendance, sound system issues (9:10-13:50). DT Terry Lockett suffers a season-ending injury. What this says about Orange depth (13:55-15:45). Comparisons to the 2018 team, we hear from HC Dino Babers (15:55-18:40). Week 5 Preview, Wagner is actually on a 23-game losing streak, we hear from CB Garrett Williams (21:31-24:20). Score Predictions for Syracuse/Wagner, we own our not so accurate predictions for the Virginia game (24:21-30:50). Interview with Wagner's play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad (31:25-35:52). Producer Brendon's Trivia Question of the Week (36:35-39:30). Fun observations...
2022-09-2841 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football (3-0) vs. Virginia Preview
After a last-second win over Purdue, Syracuse football is feeling good and getting some attention from across the nation. So what do the Orange have to do to take the next step and earn a number next to their name? Samantha Croston and Tommy Sladek discuss that and the upcoming game against Virginia in this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast. -We hear from Dino Babers, Garrett Shrader and Caleb Okechukwu. -SU receives votes in the AP Top 25-Extended interview with UVA expert Zealand Shannon-PREDICTIONSSee Privacy Policy...
2022-09-2537 min
The Orange ZoneSyracuse Football 2-0) vs. Purdue Preview
Syracuse football is 2-0 for the first time since 2018, and they face their toughest test yet when they return to the Dome this Saturday. So what is Syracuse football, and where can they go from here? Samantha Croston, Tommy Sladek and Brendon Hodges discuss that and more on this week's edition of the Orange Zone Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2022-09-2431 min