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The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU RB and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro are BACK to discuss Fran Brown's introductory press conference. Syracuse football opens fall camp tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5th. Ahead of that, what did Brown... more

Ashley Wenskoski is joined by men's college lacrosse insider Dan Arestia of USA Lacrosse Magazine to discuss breaking news for Syracuse men's lacrosse. Five players - Joey Spallina, Michael Leo, Billy Dwan III, Luke Rhoa, and Finn Thomson - have file... more

Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU running back and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro return to preview fall camp for Syracuse football. What did head coach Fran Brown reveal at ACC Media Days last week? What is the biggest X factor for... more

Ashley Wenskoski is joined by former SU men's basketball star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf to discuss his return to Boeheim's Army and preview their run in The Basketball Tournament, which tips off on Tuesday, July 21st. Join us!!

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Recent Guests

Dan Arestia
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USA Lacrosse Magazine; Sticks Lacrosse
Episode: Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia
Elijah Kimble
Syracuse football's new top recruit, four-star running back
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Episode: NY's No. 1 recruit, RB Elijah Kimble, on his decision to commit to SYRACUSE FOOTBALL
Gavin Doty
Syracuse basketball player
Syracuse University
Episode: Gavin Doty on the CULTURE that GMac is building at Syracuse men's basketball's summer workouts
Shaun Belbey
General Manager of Boeheim's Army
Boeheim's Army
Episode: 2026 Boeheim's Army PREVIEW with GM Shaun Belbey
Anish Shroff
Broadcaster, Syracuse alum, noted lacrosse broadcaster
Anish Shroff broadcasting
Episode: SU men's lacrosse FINAL FOUR Preview with Anish Shroff
John Galloway
Head coach of Jacksonville lacrosse
Jacksonville University
Episode: John Galloway brings Jacksonville to the NCAA Tournament
Eric Dievendorf
Former SU guard
Syracuse University
Episode: Syracuse Basketball's Future Is HERE: Breaking Down the New Commits
Umari Hatcher
Syracuse wide receiver
Syracuse University
Episode: Syracuse's Steve Angeli, Umari Hatcher give INJURY UPDATES
Eric Devendorf
Former Syracuse University guard
Syracuse University
Episode: PORTAL OPENS: Doty in, Donnie OUT for Syracuse

Hosts

Ashley Wenskoski
Host of The Orange Zone
Samantha Croston
Host of The Orange Zone; Co-host and commentator

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Thank you! Go Orange!

    Tommy and Sam have great chemistry and genuinely sound like they not only cover the teams but enjoy doing this. It also helps having Sam being a former athlete and female voice in the Syracuse sports space in other forms since it’s lacking in the local radio and podcast space. Keep up the great work and Go Orange!

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Guests provide valuable insider perspectives on rosters and coaching.
Locally focused coverage that connects fans with behind-the-scenes insights.
Candid, insightful breakdowns of Syracuse sports with strong chemistry between hosts.

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Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia
Q: How likely is this to set a precedent for other players or sports?
It's possible but highly contingent on the legal outcomes and the willingness of leagues and schools to accommodate such moves without creating eligibility conflicts for other athletes.
Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia
Q: Could they realistically return to college if they get the extra year, considering PLL contracts?
There could be a path, but it would depend on obtaining releases from PLL contracts and navigating NCAA/PLL rules, which may require further legal actions.
Spallina, 4 other SU lacrosse players file LAWSUIT against NCAA, seek 5th year- with Dan Arestia
Q: What do you make of these five Syracuse players seeking an extra year under the five-and-five rule?
They represent a watershed moment for lacrosse, given the sport's unique professional paths and the timing with the 2022 class, potentially redefining how players balance college opportunities with pro careers.
NY's No. 1 recruit, RB Elijah Kimble, on his decision to commit to SYRACUSE FOOTBALL
Q: Are there plans for early enrollment or first-year expectations?
He plans to enroll in the fall of 2027, with coaching staff aiming to get him in a playbook early and prepare him to contribute as an ACC freshman.
NY's No. 1 recruit, RB Elijah Kimble, on his decision to commit to SYRACUSE FOOTBALL
Q: What was special about your commitment and OV experiences?
The environment during the OV felt like family, with players and staff creating a relaxed, authentic atmosphere that confirmed Syracuse was the place to be.

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This show provides in-depth analysis of Syracuse Orange teams with a clear focus on basketball and lacrosse, plus related local sports stories. Episodes frequently cover roster moves, coaching changes, summer development, and the culture around the program, often featuring guests with strong ties to Syracuse University or the surrounding sports ecosystem. A distinctive angle is the combination of on-court strategy, alumni perspectives, and community engagement, with attention to NIL, transfer dynamics, and local venue lore. Listeners likely value candid, long-form discussion that blends technical insights with fan-centric storytelling and regional sports context.

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2. Elijah Kimble
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6. John Galloway
7. Eric Dievendorf
8. Umari Hatcher

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