Boeheim: I guess we weren’t 17-point underdogs. Reading some of the things in Syracuse, they completely gave up on our team. I don’t think you should ever do that on a Syracuse team. We’re going to have bad nights, but we’re going to fight all the way. These guys have a lot guts.
I’m crushed to have lost my friend and broadcast partner. Geds had an incredibly generous heart. His love for the Syracuse community and Orange Football was surpassed only by that for his family. He will be greatly missed.
#RIP84
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our dear friend and colleague Chris Gedney. Chris was Orange through and through. He will be greatly missed.
#ForeverOrange
.
@Cuse_MBB
will wear this patch the rest of the season, starting Sunday, to honor the memory of Kelly Seubert. Kelly was Coach Boeheim's lead administrative assistant for the past 13 years and a tremendously generous person whose smile has been missed every day.
#OrangeNation
Boeheim: “At halftime, I challenged Tyus Battle, ‘When you play like this, you shouldn’t have come back’. He took it to ‘em... Elijah came alive. I told Jalen not to shoot, but he had to shoot that (shot clock) 3 and it went in! This was a great comeback, a great win for us.
Cool moment at practice today as Sherman Douglas, an all-time great back for Jim Boeheim Day, spoke with the team for a minute.
It's important for
@CoachRedAutry
to keep the
@CuseMBB
family connected and very fun to hear the current players get schooled up on The General.
Boeheim on sons: “I’m thrilled to be able to coach them. I will look back as this being my best year in coaching because I had them. I don’t care about the record. The record, I don’t like it, but to have them is pretty special and to see how they’ve played is really special.”
Here is our first visit with Coach Fran Brown
@FranBrownUGA
. His approach has something to offer for Cuse fans over several eras. 🔸Tremendous respect for the Pasqualoni/DeLeone regime.
🔸 DART mantra. 🎯
🔸 Implications of NIL.
What do you think?
According to the data at
@collegebb_ref
, Maliq Brown's line tonight - 8 R, 4 A, 4 S, 4 B (to say nothing of 19 pts) hasn't been done in Division I in more than two full years.
Last: Gerald Liddell, Alabama St., 11/20/21.
Last in power conf: Nerlens Noel, Kentucky, 1/12/13.
@Cuse
Tonight,
@Cuse_MBB
plays it’s first game at
@TheGardenNews
in three years. It’s very cool that the 6-OT win from ‘09 still is remembered as a great Garden event.
Hearing the call to play Thursday or not will be made by 9:30 AM. Gut feeling is not.
Syracuse could’ve just ended its season with arguably its best performance.
If there’s a game, we plan to be there.
What terrible news!
We last saw Rod in Salt Lake City, just after Auburn’s first round tournament win. He was a class act and War Eagle through and through.
Prayers for the Bramblett and Tiger families. 🙏 🦅 🐅
UPDATED: Rod Bramblett, the “Voice of the Auburn Tigers,” has died from his injuries and his wife Paula was killed in a two-vehicle accident Saturday evening in Auburn.
This is the first morning since March 1976 that opened without Jim Boeheim as head basketball coach at Syracuse.
One born at that time is 47, within 18 years of typical retirement age themselves.
Boeheim and the University had an incredible run of loyalty that won’t be matched.
.
@CoachBabersCuse
opens his Monday presser by inviting
#OrangeNation
to remain in the Dome for a few minutes following the game Friday. After a brief meeting in the locker room, the seniors will come back out for a last lap around the field in front of the fans.
Floyd Little was one of a kind. Blessed with amazing gifts, he shared them generously with everyone he came into contact with.
Rest in power, No. 44.
Prayers to DeBorah, their loved ones and the Syracuse Football family.
Leftover injury update:
Orange C Bourama Sidibe broke his nose on the play in the North Carolina first half for which Cole Anthony received a flagrant foul.
Sidibe played the rest of the game and is available for the Orange’s next game.
Wait. What?
This rally towel is waiting on every fan at the Duke game Saturday night.
It’s always a great visual to see the volume of them waving at an Orange Out.
Boeheim at halftime: "Not practicing in 14 days, you just can't play this game. They should've just canceled the game... We're not conditioned. They've got fast guys and they're pushing right by us... This is a tough game for us if we're practicing every day. We're not ready."
Over the past quarter-century, the following Syracuse players under 6'7" tall have had a season averaging at least 6.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 1.0 steals per game:
Alan Griffin
[End of list.]
.
@CuseFootball
is ⬆️ up to #️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ in both national polls. This is a good time to point out that the Orange’s average position in preseason magazine picks was about 64th. ��That’s why they play the games.”
#OrangeNation
Buddy Boeheim, asked about the prospects that maybe he'll become an NBA prospect: "That's crazy to me, to be honest. I never thought about being an NBA player even once."
Boeheim: That’s one of the great games I’ve seen in this building. We played perfect in the building and they were going to get back in it. They have a really good team… Buddy & Joe and Jimmy took control. Buddy made some shots, I don’t even know how he made them… Unbelievable.
On the assumption
@CuseFootball
appears in the
@AP_Top25
that is released in the next hour, the Oct. 15 game vs. NC State will be the first with two ranked teams in the Dome since a Nov. ‘01 win vs. Boston College.
It will be the biggest home game in two decades.
The annual Hardwood Club Banquet is an incredible reminder of the journeys the players make & the relationships they build with the staff.
There wasn’t a dry eye during John Bol Ajak’s appreciation after all he’s been through.
There’s so much more than what we see in the stats.
Steve Kroft: “We end tonight’s broadcast on a personal note. After 50 years in journalism, 40 years at CBS News, and 30 years at 60 Minutes -- it doesn’t seem possible -- I have decided to retire.”
FINAL:
@Cuse_MBB
55, Mich. St. 53. Not hyperbole to call this one of the handful of most unlikely wins in many years. Orange D hasn’t given up more than 28 points in any NCAA half. They’ve held three 80+ offenses 86 total point below their averages.
#OrangeNation
Getting ready to depart Omaha, with the lights out on another season of
@Cuse_MBB
. This team gave everything it had and provided a thrilling ride. The stage is set for a very exciting ‘18-19. Thanks to all of you who attended/watched/listened/tweeted/followed.
#OrangeNation
Beilein’s story will be a 30-for-30.
“What if I told you, he was a head coach at EVERY level?” How many in the history of the game have prepped scouting reports for the Mercyhurst Lakers and the Los Angeles Lakers?
Good luck, Coach!
In the Jim Boeheim Era (‘76-77 to present), WINS _AT_ No. 1:
North Carolina 4 (Duke 3x)
UCLA 4 (last in ‘16)
Villanova 3 (last in ‘95)
Syracuse 3 (‘99 UConn, ‘13 Lville, tonight Duke).
#OrangeNation
FWIW: After his career game Marek Dolezaj (20 pts, 4 reb, 6-7 FG, 8-10 ft), appeared to politely decline a postgame interview w/ ESPN’s
@AllisonW_Sports
. Despite being academic all-ACC, he’s not a big talker or seeker of the spotlight.
(Frank Howard filled in.)
#OrangeNation
The curtain has come down on another season of Central New York's Longest-Running Drama. Even in (sometimes because of) unusual circumstances, it's always a fun ride. Thanks to all who watched, listened & Tweeted. The offseason will be interesting too. Stay safe, OrangeNation!
Boeheim:“Well, I guess we can shoot 🤣. We just have to get guys the ball in the right places. Ty was great, Elijah... Our centers are in big foul trouble, we’ve got to manage that somehow. Williamson is a monster inside, but we’re playing hard as we can. That’s all you can ask.”
Congrats to
@Coach_Hopkins
for monumental 74-65 upset of No. 2 Kansas in KC. Could be huge momentum builder for Hop, who will be on the phone to recruits in 3… 2…
Boeheim
@GottliebShow
- “Our players are our pretty committed to playing another year (leaving open possibility that could change). I think guys are beginning to understand if you’re not picked in the top ten, you’re gonna wind up in the G-League.”
Is there an easier job than soccer scoreboard operator? Has anyone ever said maybe we should stop the clock after goals, during injuries and while cards are being handed out? Stoppage time seems arbitrary. What am I missing?
Congrats to legend
@garygait
who gets named the 5th
@CuseMLAX
coach in history.
Since 1916:
* 12 Americans have walked on the moon
* 9 people have served as Syracuse University chancellor
* 6 U.S. presidents have served two full terms
* 4 people have been king/queen of the U.K.
Syracuse hasn’t been ranked in the college football top 25 since 2001. That makes appearing 28th on the coaches’ poll voting and 36th in the AP poll this week a notable achievement. Saturday’s opponent, Clemson, is 3rd AP/2nd coaches.
#OrangeNation
Official! Beyond thrilled for Gerry, Katie and their family. Gerry has all the makings of a strong head coach and Siena presents a tremendous opportunity to be successful.
Boeheim: “I was really proud. We came back. A lot of calls went against us and it didn’t matter. They just kept playing. Paschal has a nice block at the end. Bourama and Marek were really good in the middle. Elijah, Tyus and Oshae can play like that. Our defense was really good.”
And there it is...
That will mean NIT, etc.
The season is over.
Syracuse wraps the year 18-14.
Thanks for listening, everyone.
As always, it’s been a wild ride and a privilege.
I have tremendous admiration for John Desko. He wasn’t just incredibly accomplished in his field, he was very much cut from the cloth of Central New York and invested in other sports and the University as fans/alums are. I hope to still talk basketball with him.
#ThankYouDesko
11 NCAA titles, including 5 as head coach.
More victories at Syracuse than all-but 18 NCAA DI programs have in total.
Countless lives impacted.
Legendary head coach John Desko has announced his retirement.
#ThankYouDesko
A fitting end to an incredible career. State championships 🏆 and player-of-the-year in both football and basketball. Well done,
@JG3_____
!
#OrangeNation
.
@tyusbattle1
is a pro. Back out working on free throws after scoring a team-high 23 points in 40 minutes. A 78% FT shooter, he was 11-15 in the game.
#OrangeNation
On this exciting last Dome Gameday, which includes the honoring of
@Cuse_MBB
great 4️⃣4️⃣ John Wallace (right), let’s also wish a Happy 12th Birthday to 48-year-old
@CoachRedAutry
!
🚫🚫🚫🎂 🚫🚫🚫🎂...
Psst…
@CuseFootball
RFR PK Andre Szmyt already has a program-record 21 FG this season and leads the nation in scoring. TD are still better than FG, but it's realistic he could get to the national record (31, Billy Bennett, Georgia '03).
#OrangeNation
The Oct. 15 Orange Football game vs. NC State, the first Dome game with two ranked teams since 2001, will kick off at 3:30.
12 days notice to plan accordingly.
Boeheim, cont. “It was a tough game. A lot of calls went against us at the end. We just kept battlin’. Frank Howard is back. That was the difference. Paschal was going after balls! If we play like that, we’ll be alright.”
#OrangeNation
A great trip to Indiana was highlighted by an exciting Orange win and connecting with the exceptionally talented
@NoahEagle15
& Purdue legend
@RobbieHummel
.
They will be great together on NBC this college basketball season!
Tonight's Syracuse game at Louisville has been postponed.
Boeheim: "It's bad. We played well and have had two good practices. We're ready. At the end of the year, these are missed opportunities... It's one thing if you lose, that's bad, but if you can't play, that's worse."
Boeheim: “One of the best efforts we’ve ever had, to come in here and get in such foul trouble. Our guards stepped it up. Frank made big shots. They got the ball inside and we couldn’t stop it. But we made big plays when we had to. Marek got a great tip. It was everybody.”
Rock solid work as always by
@kevinnbrown
. Fun coincidence that
@ED23HOOPS
could be on this broadcast.
@EthanGFrank
nailed the call for WAER too.
.
@Cuse_MBB
provided a lot of joy today.
Have a good weekend, all!
Boeheim: “Our offense is really— We’re shooting the ball. We’re playing good offense. We just need to get some stops. We’re just not getting enough stops and the fouls are ridiculous.” (14-6) That is all.
#OrangeNation
The best part of this Coach Brown press conference is that he's not working off a script. Yes, has rehearsed his messages, but you can tell how he takes over meeting and living rooms.
This is a major loss for the
@NewhouseSU
and
@SyracuseU
family.
Dean Branham was a driving force for the growth of programs and opportunities for students and staff alike. She will be missed terribly.
The wait is almost over. Syracuse plays its first NCAA Tournament game in two years and we’ll be there in spirit. Please join us for the ride. Pregame 8:00. Tip-off 9:40.
Boeheim: “It was a determination win. When they caught is at the end of regulation, it’s hard to win on the road. We used a lot of energy. We really moved the ball in OT. (33, 35, 11) got good shots. That’s what we have to do. It was a great win. One of the best we’ve had.”
At the end of every Syracuse basketball practice, someone shoots exactly one shot from here. It goes in maybe once a season. You’ll never guess who just made it.
@elijahhughes4_
is on quite the long-range streak.
#OrangeNation
Woke up thinking about this. Thank you to the women and men of the
@CarrierDome44
event staff, EMTs, Syracuse Fire & Police, hospital and ambulance personnel that sprung to action and used their talents expertly and calmly. From what I hear, they saved a life. 🙏
#OrangeNation
Performance of the evening goes to the medical team that rushed to the aid of a fan prior to the game! Sending our prayers to the family of that man and our thanks to the medical staff personnel.
#Heroes
Barring a miracle tomorrow, this effectively ends the college career of Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse’s 13th leading scorer of all-time.
Struggling to find precedent for this one. A very sad end to a great career and a horrible capper to a tremendous win.
Krzyzewski: “Jim Boeheim is my best friend in coaching and one of the best coaches in the history of the game... I called him my co-coach with Team USA.”
Syracuse University officially announces that it will begin hosting fans - students to begin with - at Dome events. Orange lacrosse hosts Vermont Saturday.
.
@CuseFootball
will make its 26th all-time bowl appearance in the
@CWBowl
in Orlando Fri. 12/28, 5:15 vs. West Virginia. The Orange have won three straight and have a 15-9-1(!) bowl record. This will be the first meeting with WV since the ‘12 Pinstripe Bowl. 🌞 🏈
#OrangeNation
.
@Tianamanga
has been a Godsend for the
@CuseWBB
program. Here’s hoping we can all return the favor and support her so she kick cancer’s butt too.
#Tough4T
🙏
Recently I've been diagnosed with breast cancer. As I get ready to begin treatment this week, I would like to share my story. Thank you everyone for all the support I've already received. For more about my diagnosis, click the link below.
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