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Syracuse Sports

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Fran Brown
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Transfer Portal
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Quadir Copeland
JJ Starling
Dino Babers
Donovan Mcnabb
Tommy Devito
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2024 Season
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Pittsburgh
North Carolina
UNLV

Brent Axe and syracuse.com staff tell stories, share opinions, interview newsmakers and interesting people who impact Syracuse and Central New York sports. Listen for "Syracuse Sports" and Axe's Syracuse football and basketball postgame shows.

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Latest Episodes

Brendan Marks of The Athletic joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports to examine where the Syracuse basketball job stands in the current college sports landscape.

Is Syracuse the best available job on the market? If not, where does... more

Dave Briggs of the Toledo Blade joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports to give an Insider's view on SU's new AD, Bryan Blair, who comes from Toledo.

Briggs tells Axe how Blair raised money at Toledo and why he has a strong reputati... more

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Brent Axe reacts to the news that Syracuse has hired Toledo AD Bryan Blair to lead SU's athletic department.

Axe discusses the qualities that made Blair stand out in the search process and what his priorities will be within the SU athletic departmen... more

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Brent Axe reacts to the firing of SU basketball head coach Adrian Autry on a live episode of Syracuse Sports.

Axe looks at what Syracuse said about the coaching change, including wanting to bring in a "proven winner," what Autry said about his exit ... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Cavale
Founder/CEO of Athletes.org
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Episode: What kind of athletic director does Syracuse University need in 2026 and beyond? (with Jim Cavale)
Gary Gate
Head coach of Syracuse Lacrosse
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Episode: How Syracuse lacrosse broke the Maryland hex and took down the No. 1 Terps
Joey Spallina
Star player for Syracuse Lacrosse
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Episode: How Syracuse lacrosse broke the Maryland hex and took down the No. 1 Terps
Michael Leo
Key player for Syracuse Lacrosse
Syracuse Lacrosse
Episode: How Syracuse lacrosse broke the Maryland hex and took down the No. 1 Terps
David Briggs
Sports writer for the Toledo Blade
Toledo Blade
Episode: Who is Vince Kehres? How Syracuse football's new DC will fix the defense (with David Briggs)
Joseph Durate
Beat writer for Houston basketball at the Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
Episode: Viva Las Vegas! Syracuse basketball heads to Sin City to face Houston and Kansas
Henry Greenstein
Sports writer covering Kansas basketball for kusports.com
kusports.com
Episode: Viva Las Vegas! Syracuse basketball heads to Sin City to face Houston and Kansas
Joe Giglio
Sports broadcaster and podcaster
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Episode: First impressions of Syracuse hoops, Fran Brown's QB shuffle and a SU-UNC preview with Joe Giglio
Adrian Autry
Syracuse men's basketball head coach
Syracuse University
Episode: Best things heard at Syracuse basketball media day and midseason SU football report with Damien Rhodes

Host

Brent Axe
Host of Syracuse Sports postgame shows and Syracuse Sports Live; provides insider commentary and postgame analysis across Syracuse basketball, football, and related sports.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 162 ratings
  • Go Orange!

    As a born and raised Syracusan and off and on season football ticket holder now living near Philly, Brent’s Syracuse sports knowledge and ability to be concise helps me follow my home team even better. Awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lebowski_Sports_Cards
    United States2 years ago
  • Great 👍

    Brent is one of the best (if not the best) Syracuse sports journalist. These past few years he has done a great job at really capturing the attitudes of our disillusioned fanbase. He bleeds Orange. Go Cuse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John🤘
    United States2 years ago
  • Superb podcast for the Syracuse sports nut!!!

    You have to be crazy to love Syracuse with how much pain we have been through in the past decade but if you want quality, unbiased, and intelligent reporting this is the place. Brent tells it like it is and Emily is fantastic with her in depth analysis. Way to go team!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rocco II
    United States2 years ago
  • Brent Axe

    I don’t even have to wait until the podcast starts. Brent is a 5 star guy. I miss chatting with him about sports and life. Can’t wait! Dominic From North Carolina

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    baptizedbyfire75
    United States3 years ago
  • Brent F’n axe

    Love this dude!! I was long time Syracuse fan( football) until I realized somewhere in 2019ish they weren’t serious about college football anymore.. Brent finds away to ask the tough questions about the program and I always will respect him

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nonpoint44
    United States3 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Engaged, insider-focused coverage with smart guest selections and strong local perspectives.
High praise for guest expertise and depth of Syracuse-specific coverage, making it a go-to for regional sports fans.
Listeners appreciate the depth, calls, and real-time game analysis that keeps fans informed beyond the headlines.
Brent Axe is seen as independent and perceptive, offering clear takes without bias toward any single program.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Boos, ejections and stagnant offense: Syracuse basketball stumbles vs. North Carolina
Q: Why was the team's offense so stagnant today?
JJ noted that the movement stopped and that they let North Carolina's defense dictate their rhythm.
Boos, ejections and stagnant offense: Syracuse basketball stumbles vs. North Carolina
Q: What was JJ Starling's mentality knowing the season did not go according to plan?
He emphasized the importance of staying present with his teammates and focusing on what's in front of him.
Syracuse basketball's season and Adrian Autry's coaching seat have hit a boiling point
Q: How do you reassure the frustrated fan base?
Autry expresses understanding of the fan frustration and emphasizes that the team will fight and improve, acknowledging the need for better execution.
Syracuse basketball's season and Adrian Autry's coaching seat have hit a boiling point
Q: Why has the second half become a pattern for your team?
Red Autry acknowledges the issues and states that it's not just the second half, but the whole game, and emphasizes learning from experiences and moving forward.
Who is Vince Kehres? How Syracuse football's new DC will fix the defense (with David Briggs)
Q: Was Vince Kehres offered the Toledo head coaching job?
No, he was not offered the job at Toledo as they wanted to conduct a national search, leading him to consider other offers including Syracuse.

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A sports-focused show that covers Syracuse University teams and Central New York athletics with a punchy, insider perspective. Episodes routinely feature postgame analysis, coaching decisions, athlete interviews, and discussions about leadership, NIL, and conference realignment affecting the local sports scene. The host-style is candid and engaged, often integrating audience calls and insider chatter to shape the narrative. Noteworthy is the strong local tie, a steady stream of high-profile Syracuse figures, and a willingness to tackle leadership changes (e.g., athletic director searches) alongside game analysis, which can be particularly appealing to die-hard local fans and professionals seeking in-depth regional sports insight.

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1. Jim Cavale
2. Gary Gate
3. Joey Spallina
4. Michael Leo
5. David Briggs
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7. Henry Greenstein
8. Joe Giglio

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