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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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In this Overtime episode, Ashley Wenskoski is joined by former SU guard and Boeheim's Army GM Shaun Belbey to preview the 2026 roster. Belbey discusses Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim returning to the squad, as well as changes to the TBT format, the ... more

In this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss GMAC's message to players after the team's first summer practice, Joey Spallina's PLL debut, and SU Soccer Alum Miles Robinson's FIFA debut

00:00-11:02: GMAC's... more

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss Syracuse men's lacrosse falling short in the Final Four once again. The Orange fell to Notre Dame, 15-7, in the NCAA Semifinals, falling just one win shy of a national championship berth for t... more

Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to PREVIEW the Final Four matchups for Syracuse men's lacrosse! The Orange return to Championship Weekend for the second straight season...can they get over the hump this time and bring home their first ... more

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Eric Devendorf
Former SU Guard
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Jim Boeheim
Former Syracuse University men's basketball head coach
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Rob Luzzi
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Michael Benny
Longtime CBS5/NBC3 journalist with Central New York coverage
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Episode: Syracuse Sports Through the Years: CBS5's Michael Benny joins us!

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 frequently bring expert basketball and roster insights that enhance credibility.
Listeners value candid, insider-toned discussion from hosts with direct ties to the program.
The format blends analysis with engaging, community-driven perspectives.
Show is appreciated for its emphasis on NIL and fundraising context in addition to game analysis.

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PREVIEW: SU FOOTBALL hosts UCONN in HOME OPENER
Q: What are you looking to see Syracuse clean up in week two?
The hosts want to see the O-line protect the quarterback, the offense settle into a rhythm quickly, and the defense improve the run stop and ball-hunting ability, with emphasis on not letting UConn hang around and forcing turnovers.
PREVIEW: Fitzpatrick, Colgate take on Syracuse football in CNY showdown
Q: What was the purpose of the post-game sprint controversy?
The hosts discuss that it was likely a statement of accountability and leadership from Fran Brown, aimed at the players and fans, with some perceiving it as genuine discipline and others viewing it as potentially performative for attention.
Syracuse Sports Through the Years: CBS5's Michael Benny joins us!
Q: What is one of your most prominent Syracuse sports memories from being in town?
Michael Benny recalls the 2003 National Championship in New Orleans, including the moment of covering it while reporting from Syracuse and interacting with fans outside a department store, culminating in the lead story with Julie Beheim and the tie Jim Bayheim would wear.
SU men's lacrosse FINAL FOUR Preview with Anish Shroff
Q: What does Syracuse have to do to beat Notre Dame and win the title?
They must play their best, clean, disciplined 60 minutes, rely on senior leadership, and execute fundamentals while managing the pace and avoiding costly mistakes in the fourth quarter.
Should SYRACUSE hire GMAC?
Q: What would be the reason for any coach to pick Syracuse over another school right now?
The guest and hosts discuss the factors like resources, NIL infrastructure, and stability as critical differentiators, suggesting that without a strong plan and backing, Syracuse risks being less attractive than other programs.

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This show centers on Syracuse sports, with a strong emphasis on basketball and the NIL era shaping college athletics. Episodes frequently analyze roster moves, coaching dynamics, game outcomes, and fundraising/branding around the program, often featuring former players and analytical guests who provide insider perspectives. Notable strengths include candid, fan-informed commentary from hosts with deep ties to the program, lively debates about coaching hires, and practical takeaways for listeners who want behind-the-scenes context on recruiting, leadership, and program strategy.

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2. John Galloway
3. Eric Dievendorf
4. Steve Angeli
5. Umari Hatcher
6. Eric Devendorf
7. Jim Boeheim
8. Rob Luzzi

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