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Dave Allen Podcast’Cuse Conversations PodcastJohn M. Boccacino, Senior Internal Communications Specialist, Division of Communications, Syracuse University2025-06-1103 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Bills vs. Chiefs AFC Championship PreviewThe Buffalo Bills (15-4) continue their quest for their first Super Bowl title Sunday evening when they travel to Arrowhead to tangle with the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (16-2) in the AFC Championship.To get you ready for the game, this week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino breaks down the key matchups and players to watch as the Bills look to advance into the Super Bowl for the first time since the 1993 season.I begin by examining how similar Josh Allen's career arc to date has been to that...2025-01-2434 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Ravens Divisional Round Preview With Jamie D'AmicoThe Buffalo Bills (14-4) continue their quest for their first Super Bowl title Sunday evening when they welcome Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens (13-5) to Highmark Stadium for an AFC Divisional Round clash.To get you ready for the game, this week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino welcomes back an old friend, Jamie D'Amico, to break down the key matchups and players to watch as the Bills look to advance into the AFC title game for the first time since the 2020 season.All season long, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have engaged...2025-01-1849 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Broncos Wild Card Preview With Mile High Report's Laurie Lattimore-VolkmannThe Buffalo Bills (13-4) begin their postseason quest Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium against the Denver Broncos (10-7) in the Wild Card round. The Bills, who earned the two seed in the AFC, are searching for their first Super Bowl appearance since the 1993 season.To get you ready for the game, this week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino welcomes Laurie Lattimore-Volkmann, who covers the Denver Broncos as an editor and feature writer for Mile High Report, to break down the key matchups and players to watch as the Bills look to win a home Wild Card p...2025-01-1048 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Lions Preview With Jeremy Reisman From Pride of DetroitComing off their first loss since Week 5, the Buffalo Bills (10-3) head to Michigan to take on the NFC’s top team, the Detroit Lions (12-1) in what is shaping up to be another high-scoring shootout Sunday afternoon in a battle of leading Super Bowl contenders.To get you ready for the game, this week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino welcomes Jeremy Reisman, editor-in-chief at Pride of Detroit, to break down the key matchups and players to watch as the Bills look to prevail in a potential Super Bowl preview.After discussing the stat...2024-12-1340 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Can Bills Stay Red-Hot vs. Rams?The Buffalo Bills (10-2) have won their last seven games to clinch their fifth straight AFC East title, but the team still has plenty to play for, beginning on Sunday, when Buffalo travels to take on the Los Angeles Rams (6-6) in a battle of playoff teams from last year.This week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino gets you ready for the game, previewing the key matchups and players to watch as the Bills look to keep pace with the Kansas City Chiefs in the race for the No. 1 seed in the AFC.Th...2024-12-0727 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Previewing the Chiefs ShowdownThe Buffalo Bills (8-2) have won their last five games to take a five-game lead in the AFC East, but they have their toughest test of the year when the undefeated, two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs (9-0) come to Orchard Park Sunday afternoon for the NFL's game of the year.This week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino gets you ready for Sunday’s showdown, which features two of the NFL's best QBs and the two winningest franchises over the last five regular seasons. The hype has been building for this game ever si...2024-11-1633 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: The Colts are a Sneaky Tough MatchupThe Buffalo Bills (7-2) have won their last four games to take a four-game lead in the AFC East, but if they want to run their streak to five, the Bills must defeat a scrappy and resilient Indianapolis Colts (4-5) squad, with a depleted wide receiver room and in a place where Buffalo hasn’t won since 1998.This week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino gets you ready for Sunday’s game, which is a sneaky tough road game against a Colts squad that is the first team in NFL history to have played all one-possession game...2024-11-0924 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Celebrating the 300th Episode and Dolphins Preview With Jamie D'AmicoThis is a big milestone in the history of the Billieve Podcast, as we are celebrating our 300th episode since launching in 2018. Who better to welcome on as our guest this week to both reminisce about our podcasting milestone and preview the Buffalo Bills' Week 9 clash vs. the Miami Dolphins than John Boccacino's longtime cohost, Jamie D'Amico?Boccacino and D'Amico start off the episode by taking a stroll down memory lane, discussing the launch of Billieve, which helped establish the Buffalo Rumblings family of podcasts. After reliving some of their favorite memories from their time cohosting the...2024-11-0143 min
Rumblings Network - BuffaloJamie D & Big Newt: Bills dominate the Titans, position themselves for playoffsIn this episode of Jamie D & Big Newt, Jamie D'Amico and Big Chris Newton break down the Buffalo Bills’ convincing 34-10 win over the Tennessee Titans. The hosts discuss how Amari Cooper made an immediate impact in his Bills debut, helping open up the offense for other playmakers. Keon Coleman had his best game as a pro and Newton credits Cooper’s presence for creating opportunities for the other WRs, as well as QB Josh Allen's biggest day of 2024.Additional topics include the Bills made critical halftime adjustments that turned the game around, and with...2024-10-241h 05
Rumblings Network - BuffaloBillieve: Amari Cooper Deal and Thoughts on the TitansIn their first game since acquiring talented wide receiver Amari Cooper, the Buffalo Bills (4-2) are returning home to Highmark Stadium following a grueling three-game road trip, where they will take on the Tennessee Titans (1-4) in a matchup of teams heading in opposite directions.This week on the Billieve podcast, host John Boccacino previews Buffalo's first home game in nearly a month and offers up his thoughts on GM Brandon Beane trading for Cooper. The deal adds more firepower to Buffalo's offense, as the four-time Pro Bowl WR possesses three traits the team was sorely lacking...2024-10-1926 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Offensive Draft Prospects We LoveWith the NFL Draft approaching, the Buffalo Bills have 11 picks to shore up their roster and address their needs. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico run through their favorite college football prospects on the offensive side of the ball who could be available with Buffalo's first or second-round draft picks. Players mentioned include: LSU WR Brian Thomas Jr., Texas WR Adonai Mitchell, Oregon C Jackson Powers-Johnson, West Virginia G Zach Frazier, Georgia WR Ladd McConkey, South Carolina WR Xavier Legette, Oklahoma T Tyler Guyton, Duke C Graham Barton, Florida State WR Keon Coleman, M...2024-04-0446 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Brandon Beane Pays Painful Salary Cap BillFor fans of a certain age, Wednesday's news that the Bills cut three staples of their starting lineup and locker room—CB Tre'Davious White, S Jordan Poyer, and C Mitch Morse—was eerily similar to Black Thursday, when, on Feb. 10, 2000, Buffalo cut future Pro Football Hall of Famers DE Bruce Smith, RB Thurman Thomas, and WR Andre Reed. In both cases, the moves were made to help Buffalo become cap-compliant, as current GM Brandon Beane faced a cap deficit of over $40 million before making this year's roster cuts to free up salary space.This week on the Bill...2024-03-0926 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Was Buffalo's Season a Success in 2023?The Buffalo Bills entered the 2023 season with Super Bowl expectations, but after a fast start found themselves at 6-6 and in 11th place in the AFC. The Bills rallied to win their last five games of the regular season and claim their fourth straight AFC East title. While Buffalo won a home playoff game for the fourth consecutive season, their Super Bowl dreams once again died at the hands of their rivals, the Kansas City Chiefs, and at home, too. It was the second straight year Buffalo’s season ended at home in the Divisional Round. This week on th...2024-02-2538 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Damar Hamlin Snubbed For Comeback Player of the Year AwardBuffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is the epitome of what it means to come back from adversity after he overcame dying on the football field not once but TWICE against the Cincinnati Bengals. Even though Hamlin endured and overcame more adversity than almost any player ever has in the history of the NFL, Hamlin was snubbed for the Comeback Player of the Year Award when the NFL held its annual Honors Awards in Las Vegas ahead of the Super Bowl.This week on the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino explains why, after playing even a single snap a...2024-02-1117 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Another Postseason Heartbreak vs. ChiefsFor the third time in the last four seasons, the Buffalo Bills got to take their best shot at Patrick Mahomes and the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. Despite hosting Kansas City for the first time in the playoffs, the Bills saw another promising season end without a Super Bowl berth. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss the latest heartbreaking postseason loss to Kansas City, explain why it never should have come down to Tyler Bass' game-tying field goal attempt, criticize wide receiver Stefon Diggs and the defensi...2024-01-2741 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Allen vs. Mahomes: Divisional Round Preview: Bills vs. ChiefsFor the third time in the last four seasons, the Buffalo Bills are squaring off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs, only this time, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Kansas City are coming to Highmark Stadium for an AFC Divisional Round clash. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the game, discuss the key matchups to watch and identify the top storylines as the Bills look to keep their Super Bowl hopes alive. Among the topics discussed: despite a long list of injuries, the Bills seem poised to get a few i...2024-01-2040 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Wild Card Preview: Bills vs. Steelers(EDITOR'S NOTE: THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED BEFORE THE Bills/Steelers playoff game was moved to Monday afternoon)The Buffalo Bills closed the regular season strong, winning their final five games to cap their dramatic climb from 11th place in the AFC to their fourth straight AFC East championship and the No. 2 seed in the AFC. The Bills (11-6) welcome the No. 7 seed Pittsburgh Steelers (10-7) to Highmark Stadium for a Wild Card clash, and this week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the game, discuss the key matchups to watch and identify t...2024-01-1343 min
The Word on CampusBreaking Out of Old Alumni Storytelling Patterns feat. ‘Cuse ConversationsAlumni podcasts are such a big part of the higher ed podcasting world, so we are going to be discussing another show focusing on the lives and stories of faculty, staff and former students. John Boccacino is the Senior Internal Communications Specialist at Syracuse University, as well as the host and producer of the ‘Cuse Conversations Podcast.As a passionate storyteller, John’s career has focused on creative multimedia storytelling across multiple platforms and mediums and he is going to tell us all about his journey and into podcasting, as well as his favorite ‘Cuse Convers...2024-01-0933 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills Taking on a Wounded Chargers Team in Week 16The Buffalo Bills have been in playoff mode for the last three weeks, and that continues when the team travels across the country to play the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday night. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the game, discuss the key matchups to watch and identify the top storylines as the Bills face another must-win game if they want to qualify for the playoffs.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The Bruce Exc...2023-12-2333 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Is Sean McDermott the Problem?The Buffalo Bills enter their bye week with a disappointing 6-6 record and find themselves on the outside looking in in the race for an AFC playoff berth. The team's latest disappointing loss came on the road against the reigning NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles, as Buffalo once again couldn't hold onto a late lead and fell 37-34 in overtime. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss whether the Bills have a Sean McDermott problem, examine the ways Buffalo's head coach is holding back his team, explore whether now is the time to make a...2023-12-0244 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills Can Make Statement By Beating EaglesThe Buffalo Bills are about to embark on the most daunting part of their schedule, beginning with Sunday afternoon’s showdown with the defending NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles (9-1). This week on the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino previews the game, discusses the key matchups to watch and identifies the top storylines as the Bills look to make a statement and earn a big road win vs. the Eagles.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The Bruce Exclusive, The Buff Hub, Jamie...2023-11-2528 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Can Bills Bounce Back Vs. Broncos In Week 10?For the last five weeks, the Buffalo Bills' offense has struggled with inconsistency, and given how banged up the defense is, quarterback Josh Allen and the offense is going to need to carry this team if the Bills are to return to their winning ways. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss whether Buffalo's offense will rebound vs. a Broncos defense that is dead-last in many categories. They break down the key matchups to watch and offer up our score predictions as Buffalo looks to get back in the win column vs. the B...2023-11-1240 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: A Primetime Showdown in CincinnatiWhen the NFL put out its 2023 schedule, fans of the Buffalo Bills were quick to circle Week 9’s Sunday Night Football showdown between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, a rematch of last year’s AFC East Divisional Round playoff game won by the Bengals, 27-10. After discussing the recent additions of CB Rasul Douglas, DT Linval Joseph, and RB Leonard Fournette, this week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico examine what is bound to be an emotional night as safety Damar Hamlin returns to the scene of last year's cardiac arrest incident. They break down...2023-11-0447 min
Continuing Studies: for Higher Ed PodcastersSyracuse University: Podcasting the Voice of a UniversityUncover how 'Cuse Conversations is reaching students, faculty, and alumni, fostering a vibrant community as the voice of Syracuse University. Join hosts Neil McPhedran and Jennifer Lee Gunson in an insightful conversation with John Boccacino, one of the co-hosts and the driving force of Syracuse University's 'Cuse Conversations podcast. John shares his strategies for integrating the podcast seamlessly into Syracuse University's communications calendar, making it a vital tool in the institution's communication toolkit and engaging listeners with a remarkable 70% listen through rate. Explore the impact of crafting compelling narratives, from highlighting students and alumni, vital cultural discussions to commemorating s...2023-10-3135 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Trade Deadline Preview!The Buffalo Bills picked up a much-needed victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Thursday night to improve to 5-3. While the offense definitely looked more impressive than it had during a recent three-game slide and the defense came up with the crucial stops, there are still some major concerns for Buffalo heading into the second half of the season. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss the Bills roster needs and identify a few trade targets for general manager Brandon Beane to go after ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline.2023-10-2843 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: It's Patriots Week! Previewing Week 7It's Patriots Week as the Buffalo Bills prepare to take on the New England Patriots on Sunday afternoon in Foxborough. After discussing the recent struggles of Buffalo's offense in a narrow win over the New York Giants last week, this week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss whether this is the week Josh Allen and the offense break out of its slump, how concerned Bills fans should be about Buffalo's lackluster showing vs. the Giants, why establishing the run should help open up the offense, why the pass rush should be in line for a...2023-10-2249 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills Look to Bounce Back vs. Giants: Week 6 Preview!Following an ugly loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Buffalo Bills return home to host the walking wounded in the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football. After venting about the injuries suffered last week by Matt Milano and DaQuan Jones and discussing potential trade targets for GM Brandon Beane, this week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico break down the key matchups to watch and offer up our score predictions as Buffalo looks to improve to 3-0 at home this year.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A...2023-10-1527 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Squish the Fish: Week 4 Preview!The rivalry between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is back, and Sunday's clash between the Bills and the Dolphins is easily the game of the year heading into Week 4. This week on the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico break down the key matchups to watch—can Buffalo's offensive line hold up against Christian Wilkins and Miami's pass rush?; Should the Bills turn to CB Kaiir Elam, who had success containing speedy WR Tyreek Hill in last year's meetings?; What can Buffalo's defense do to slow down the league's highest-scoring offense?; Why Josh Allen needs to cont...2023-10-0142 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Previewing Commanders and Week 3The Buffalo Bills hit the road to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 3, and this week on the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino has everything you need to know as the Bills look for their second straight win. Boccacino breaks down the key matchups to watch—including whether Buffalo's offensive line can contain a talented Commanders' front four, why this is the week Buffalo's pass rush enjoys plenty of success against Washington QB Sam Howell, why Josh Allen should be in line for a big passing day targeting Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, and Dalton Kincaid, and how CB2 Chris...2023-09-2417 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills vs. Raiders Week 2 PreviewThe Buffalo Bills laid an egg on primetime in Week 1, falling to the New York Jets in overtime after Josh Allen threw three interceptions and lost a fumble. Buffalo looks to pick up its first win of the year when the Bills host the Las Vegas Raiders at 1 p.m. EDT Sunday afternoon. On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico reflect on what went wrong during the season opener, then turn their focus to the Bills' home opener vs. the Raiders. They break down the key matchups to watch—including whether Buffalo's defensive front can contain...2023-09-1644 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Buffalo's Offseason Hits and MissesBuffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane had a lengthy to-do list this offseason as he went about putting the finishing touches on a roster expected to contend for a Super Bowl championship in 2023. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino revisits the offseason that was, highlighting Beane's best moves (enhancing the Bills' slot wide receivers after drafting Dalton Kincaid and signing Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty, adding weapons who can get yards after the catch, and bringing back All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer) and Beane's worst roster decisions (failing to come up with a capable plan to replace middle l...2023-09-0320 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: 53-Man Roster PredictionsThe Buffalo Bills wrapped up the preseason with a 24-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in a game that represented the last chance for players to state their case for making the 53-man roster. All NFL teams must cut down their rosters to 53 players by 4 p.m. ET Tuesday afternoon, and on this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico offer up their thoughts on who should make the 53-man roster, who will find themselves on the outside looking in, and who could make the team's practice squad.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel fea...2023-08-2753 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: X-Factors For the 2023 Buffalo BillsIf the Buffalo Bills hope to win their first Super Bowl championship, it's no secret that talented players like Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Von Miller, Matt Milano, Tre'Davious White, Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde are going to play a key role for the team. But who are some of the X-factors, those players flying under the radar who could help lead the Bills to a Super Bowl title? That's the theme of this week's Billieve Podcast, where hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico each offer up one offensive and one defensive player they view as an X-factor for the 2023 B...2023-08-2017 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Observations From Preseason Win vs. ColtsFootball is back, and the Buffalo Bills kicked off the preseason with a 23-19 victory over the Indianapolis Colts Saturday afternoon at Highmark Stadium. On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico break down the good, the bad, and the ugly from Buffalo's win in its preseason opener. The good? The performances of CB Dane Jackson, S Damar Hamlin, QB Matt Barkley, G O'Cyrus Torrence, LB Dorian Williams, and WRs Andy Isabella, Khalil Shakir, and Tyrell Shavers. The bad? The performances from QB Kyle Allen, WR Khalil Shakir, Buffalo's first-half defense, and too many penalties. Boccacino a...2023-08-1335 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Reasons for OptimismDespite winning three straight AFC East championships, and despite having a star-studded lineup featuring Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Tre White, Matt Milano and Von Miller, the Buffalo Bills no longer find themselves as the preseason Super Bowl favorites. But on this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss why they are optimistic about Buffalo's Super Bowl aspirations. Among the reasons given: offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will put Buffalo's offense in positions to succeed; the emergence of James Cook gives the Bills' offense more balance, especially playing behind a beefed-up interior offensive line; rookie Dalton Kincaid will t...2023-08-0639 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Causes for ConcernThe Buffalo Bills are coming off three straight AFC East championships, and led by Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, Tre White, Matt Milano and Von Miller, the Bills once again have Super Bowl aspirations heading into the 2023 season. But on this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico offer up some reasons for concern, things that could hold the Bills back this year. Among the topics discussed: can starting right tackle Spencer Brown revert to the promising form he flashed as a rookie? Will the Bills regret not having more depth at the offensive tackle position? Who emerges t...2023-07-3032 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: James Cook's Breakthrough and Buffalo's BackfieldThe Buffalo Bills have made it known they want to see star quarterback Josh Allen running the ball less, while establishing a rushing attack that can take some of the pressure off of Allen and the Bills' prolific passing attack. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino explores what Buffalo's running back room will look like, highlighting why second-year back James Cook is poised for a breakthrough season, why Damien Harris is a solid and bruising complimentary back to Cook's explosive, home-run threat, and why the team needs to find ways to get Nyheim Hines more involved on o...2023-07-2323 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Pass Rush Without Von Miller, Greg Rousseau's EmergenceWhile future Pro Football Hall of Fame edge rusher Von Miller remains optimistic he’ll be on the field when the Buffalo Bills open the 2023 season against the New York Jets, the Bills are preparing for life without Miller to start the year. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino explores what Buffalo's pass rush will look like with Miller sidelined, and highlights why edge rusher Greg Rousseau seems poised for a breakthrough season while establishing himself as an elite pass rusher.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo...2023-07-0918 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: DeAndre Hopkins, Dalvin Cook, Potential Trade CandidatesThe Buffalo Bills have been linked to both free agent wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and free agent running back Dalvin Cook. And with a talent-laden roster, there are bound to be several Bills players who draw interest from the other 31 teams in the NFL as roster cuts loom large later this summer. On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss whether Buffalo's offense could use another playmaker like Hopkins and Cook, and they each offer up three players who could be traded away this summer before the season starts.Subscribe to the Buffalo Ru...2023-06-1838 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Ranking Buffalo's 2023 Road TripsFans of the Buffalo Bills travel well wherever their team plays. The Bills technically have nine road games on the schedule for 2023, including trips to AFC East rivals the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets, along with another trek to Kansas City to face the Chiefs, the team's first visit to the Philadelphia Eagles in eight years, and an international showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars across the pond in London. On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico offer up their top three road trip options for this year, and discuss the road game t...2023-06-1134 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Game By Game Predictions For the Bills in 2023If the Buffalo Bills are to claim their fourth consecutive AFC East championship, they'll need to conquer a difficult first-place schedule that ranks as the seventh-toughest in the NFL. On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico dissect the Bills schedule, offering up analysis and predictions for each game while identifying the toughest stretches and the most important games on the docket. They then reveal their projected win-loss record and discuss if Buffalo will once again win the division title.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buf...2023-06-0444 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills Schedule Thoughts and ReactionsWhile we've known for months who the Buffalo Bills will face during the 2023 NFL season, we didn't know the when part of Buffalo's schedule until Thursday night, when the NFL announced the complete schedule for the upcoming season. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino examines Buffalo's schedule, highlighting the toughest stretches, the must-see primetime matchups and the games he's looking forward to the most. Facing a first-place schedule that includes crossover games with the AFC West and NFC East and nine opponents that made last year's playoffs, the Bills have another daunting task at hand if they w...2023-05-1316 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve Has Buffalo's Super Bowl Window Closed?The Buffalo Bills are coming off three straight AFC East divisional titles. They feature one of the NFL’s top quarterback-wide receiver duos in Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs. The defense has been among the league’s best for the last three years. Yet despite all of the talent on Buffalo’s roster, some NFL reporters think the Bills have missed their best shot at winning the Super Bowl. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino examines whether Buffalo's Super Bowl window has closed, whether general manager Brandon Beane has done enough to address the weaknesses on the roster, an...2023-05-0635 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Recapping Bills 2023 Draft ClassThe NFL Draft has come and gone, with the Buffalo Bills picking up six players in the draft: tight end Dalton Kincaid (No. 25), G O'Cyrus Torrence (No. 59), LB Dorian Williams (No. 91), WR Justin Shorter (No. 150), G Nick Broeker (No. 230), and CB Alex Austin (No. 252). On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino examines Buffalo's draft and analyzes the potential impact of this six-person draft class. Boccacino also discusses the picks he liked, including adding Kincaid, an exciting playmaker and arguably the best pass catcher in the draft, and beefing up the interior of the offensive line, and the pick h...2023-05-0130 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Live Four-Round Mock DraftWith the NFL Draft rapidly approaching, on this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico conduct their second-annual live, four-round NFL Mock Draft. For the sake of this exercise, trades are not only allowed, they're encouraged. Boccacino and D'Amico do their best to get inside the head of Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane, navigating their way through the draft boards to address Buffalo's biggest roster needs heading into the 2023 season. Which direction did they go at pick No. 27? Was there a wild trade that saw Buffalo move back a few picks while stockpiling third- and fourth-round s...2023-04-2242 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: NFL Draft Crushes for the Buffalo BillsThe NFL Draft is two weeks away, and on this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico lead off by discussing the greatest positions of need for the Buffalo Bills to address through the Draft. They then run down three of their favorite NFL Draft crushes, explaining why these players would make for ideal fits for the Bills to draft.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The Bruce Exclusive, The Buff Hub, Jamie D. & Big Newt, The Overreaction Podcast, Foo...2023-04-1636 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Should the Bills Draft RB Bijan Robinson?On this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico address the college football star most commonly mocked to the Buffalo Bills in mock drafts: Texas running back Bijan Robinson. After examining how the running back position has been de-emphasized in the NFL, we break down Robinson's talents and abilities, analyze how good of a fit he would be in Buffalo's offense, and discuss whether it makes sense for the Bills to select the talented running back if he is still on the board at pick No. 27.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buf...2023-04-0231 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: DeAndre Hopkins, Ed Oliver and Calais Campbell RumorsOn this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico address the rumors surrounding a potential trade for talented wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, including what it would take to pry Hopkins away from the Arizona Cardinals, how dangerous of a weapon Hopkins would be for Josh Allen, and what it would cost to acquire Hopkins. We also discuss whether it makes sense to move on from defensive tackle Ed Oliver, and whether the Bills would be wise to sign free agent defensive end Calais Campbell.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A...2023-03-2528 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Free Agency RecapOn this week's Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico dissect the comings and goings from One Bills Drive during the start of the free agency period. We discuss the moves we liked--bringing back safety Jordan Poyer, signing guard Connor McGovern, adding speedy wide receiver Deonte Harty and retaining a slew of internal free agents who contribute on special teams--and the ones we didn't--the loss of MLB Tremaine Edmunds, signing Kyle Allen as Josh Allen's backup, not doing enough to shore up the offensive line.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A...2023-03-1945 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier Taking a Year Off From CoachingA difficult offseason got even tougher for the Buffalo Bills with Tuesday's surprising news that longtime defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was taking a year off from coaching. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino discusses Frazier's news, assesses the impact Frazier made on Buffalo's defense, debunks the rumors that this move was done to prevent having to fire Frazier, examines how the Bills will move forward without one of their most respected leaders, and speculates on whether head coach Sean McDermott will take over defensive play-calling duties, or whether the Bills will turn to an internal or external c...2023-03-0421 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Was Buffalo's 2022 Season a Success?Coming into 2022, the Buffalo Bills were the preseason Super Bowl favorites. Despite winning their third straight AFC East title, the Bills fell short of their stated goals, falling in the AFC Divisional Round. On this week's Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino examines whether Buffalo's season was a success. While the Bills failed to even make it to the Super Bowl, Boccacino credits the team's resiliency for overcoming tremendous adversity and persevering during an unprecedented season.Subscribe to the Buffalo Rumblings podcast channel featuring Billieve, Buffalo Rumblings Q&A, Breaking Buffalo Rumblings, Code of Conduct with J. Spence, The...2023-02-1921 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: What To Do With Jordan Poyer and Tremaine Edmunds?The Buffalo Bills have some difficult decisions to make this offseason as the team looks to win its first Super Bowl. Twenty players are set to become free agents in March, led by All-Pro safety Jordan Poyer and talented linebacker Tremaine Edmunds. Hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico offer up their opinions on what the Bills should do with each free agent, discussing their worth to the team, how much money they could command in free agency, how easily they could be replaced (internally and externally) and whether the Bills should re-sign one, both, or neither of these key de...2023-02-1142 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Another Promising Season Ends PrematurelyThe Buffalo Bills were outplayed and outcoached by the Cincinnati Bengals during a 27-10 home defeat in the AFC Divisional Round of the playoffs, another early exit for a Bills team built to win the Super Bowl this year.On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico explore what went wrong in a season that saw the Bills overcome incredible adversity, examine how Buffalo's biggest weaknesses were exposed in the loss to the Bengals, analyze whether Buffalo's Super Bowl window is closing in the uber-competitive AFC, criticize the team's recent draft...2023-01-2948 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Battle with the Bengals in the Divisional RoundIf the Buffalo Bills want to continue on their path towards a Super Bowl title, they first must dispatch of the reigning AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round of the AFC playoffs.On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss Sunday's huge playoff showdown at Highmark Stadium between the Bills and the Bengals in a highly anticipated playoff matchup of MVP-caliber quarterbacks in Josh Allen and Joe Burrow.We break down the key matchups to watch, analyze how Burrow is able to direct a potent passi...2023-01-2143 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Squish the Fish: A Wild Card PreviewThe Buffalo Bills won the AFC East for the third straight season, finishing as the No. 2 seed. Their reward? The right to host their AFC East rivals, the Miami Dolphins in the Wild Card round.On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss the rubber match between the Bills and the banged-up Dolphins, who will be missing starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, several offensive linemen and a few other key players. We run down why the Bills shouldn't take the Dolphins lightly, especially considering how well Miami runs the ball and s...2023-01-1542 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Damar Hamlin's Remarkable Progress + Previewing PatriotsWhat a remarkable 24 hours it’s been for Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills’ second-year safety who suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during the first quarter of Buffalo’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico discuss the latest news on Hamlin’s condition, including Friday’s remarkable update that Hamlin’s breathing tube was removed and he addressed his teammates via FaceTime.Our podcasters recall their thoughts watching the injury play out in real-time, credit Denny Kellington and...2023-01-0848 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Revenge Tour! Previewing Rematch vs. the New York JetsOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 14 clash between two AFC East rivals: the Buffalo Bills (9-3) and the New York Jets (7-5).Among the topics discussed:
What has changed for both teams since the Jets clamped down on the Bills offense and earned a 20-17 win in Week 9. and why both Boccacino and D'Amico expect the Bills to learn important lessons from the first meeting.
Why both teams are vastly different from the first matchup.
Why QB Josh Allen appears to be healthy and back...2022-12-1139 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: James Cook Breaks Out, Defensive Line Responds and Other Thoughts From Win Over New EnglandOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino offers up a quick recap of the Buffalo Bills' 24-10 win over the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football, then discusses two key takeaways from the victory: whether RB James Cook has done enough to supplant Devin Singletary as RB1, and how Buffalo's defensive line passed its first test without talented edge rusher Von Miller.The win was Buffalo's third straight road win over New England, and the last time the Bills won three straight in Foxboro was the 1992-1994 seasons, during the team's Super...2022-12-0417 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Previewing Patriots Week on Thursday Night FootballOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 13 clash between two AFC East rivals: the Buffalo Bills (8-3) and the New England Patriots (6-5).Among the topics discussed:
We recap the Bills eking out a win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, but it was a costly win as the injuries are starting to mount for Buffalo.
What will Von Miller's absence mean for the defense? Plus we got a glimpse into how the Bills' defense will be different without Miller...more blitzing.
The plans to ea...2022-11-2843 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Displaced Bills Look to Get Right vs. BrownsOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 11 clash between two slumping teams: the Buffalo Bills (6-3) and the Cleveland Browns (3-6) in a game that has shifted to Ford Field in Detroit, Mich. after a massive snowstorm dropped 77 inches on Orchard Park.Among the topics discussed:
Holy snowfall, Buffalo! For just the second time in franchise history, a snowstorm forced the Bills to move a home game to Detroit. Why the change in venue should benefit the Bills on both sides of the football.
Buffalo's run d...2022-11-2038 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Battle of First-Place Teams as Bills host VikingsOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 10 clash between two first-place teams: the Buffalo Bills (6-2) and the Minnesota Vikings (7-1) at Highmark Stadium.Among the topics discussed:
Buffalo's run defense has struggled in each of the last two weeks, and now the Bills have to slow down Dalvin Cook and the Vikings rushing attack. Why Buffalo could turn to a lighter defensive box to contain Cook and the Vikings' rushing game.
Kirk Cousins is enjoying a terrific season and has a multitude of dynamic playm...2022-11-1348 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Bills Catch a Break Taking on Wounded Jets in Week 9On this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, hosts John Boccacino and Jamie D'Amico preview the Week 9 clash between the Buffalo Bills (6-1) and the New York Jets (5-3) at MetLife Stadium.Among the topics discussed:
Jets QB Zach Wilson is not performing well when facing pressure, and the quarterback has been under constant pressure of late.
Buffalo's defensive front seems poised for a huge game going up against a banged-up Jets offensive line.
The Bills seem to have caught a break in the timing of their first matchup vs. the Jets, who are without the s...2022-11-0650 min
Buffalo Rumblings: for Buffalo Bills fansBillieve: Former Bills Center Eric Wood Reflects on Time With Bills, Changing Careers and His Debut BookOn this week’s episode of the Billieve Podcast, host John Boccacino is joined by Eric Wood, the popular former Bills center and current radio analyst for the Buffalo Bills Radio Network, for an in-depth conversation about Wood’s playing career, the anxiety he dealt with over what to do after football, and how he hopes to help people prepare for the next big thing in their lives. Wood was a fan-favorite during a nine-year career with Buffalo. A Pro Bowler and two-time Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee, Wood retired from the NFL after the 2017 season a...2022-10-3028 min
Beyond the BallSal Capaccio - Buffalo Bills Beat & Sideline ReporterSal Capaccio is the Buffalo Bills Beat & Sideline Reporter. He is also a Host and podcaster for https://twitter.com/WGR550 (@WGR550) Growing up in the heart of Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres country, Sal Capaccio ’95 knew first-hand the significant role professional sports plays in the everyday lives of Western New Yorkers.
Capaccio’s path to a career in sports broadcasting started as many do; he studied broadcast journalism in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. He was active at campus radio station Z-89 WJPZ-FM, eventually serving as the station’s sports director.
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'Cuse ConversationsGetting Started with 'Cuse ConversationsCo-hosts John Boccacino '03 and Chris Velardi '95 from Syracuse University's Office of Alumni Engagement introduce you to our new 'Cuse Conversations Podcast! Our first podcast sets the stage for what listeners can expect moving forward, while introducing you to our co-hosts, both proud graduates of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and longtime members of the media who know how to tell compelling stories. 2019-05-2907 min