On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe discusses Dyaisha Fair being drafted by the Las Vegas Aces and the advantages and disadvantages she will face as the shortest player in the WNBA. Brent also wonders how and when Syracuse Women's Lacrosse can get by its nemesis, Boston College, and needs to in order to stay on a path towards the national championship. Brent then welcomes Syracuse alum Danny Parkins to the show to discuss his new book "Pipeline to the Pros" which chronicles how some of the biggest names in the NBA got their start at Division III. Danny, a host on 670 The Score ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker discuss the latest addition to the Syracuse roster (a cornerback from Notre Dame) with the new transfer portal window open (April 16-30) and how else Fran Brown's roster could be shaped by it. Emily and Brent then go through our first projected depth chart for SU Football with the spring game approaching. You'll also hear from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown and new special team coordinator James Vollono. Brown explains the format for the spring game and his approach to the portal. Vollono tells a good story of how he cold cal ..read more

Syracuse football legend Donovan McNabb joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports. Axe and McNabb discuss life after football, receiving the prestigious George Arents award from Syracuse University, Fran Brown taking over SU football, whether he'll get involved in donating money for NIL, how new SU QB Kyle McCord will establish himself as a leader and how he feels about not being in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse football. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Text "orange ..read more

It's a mailbag edition of Syracuse Sports as Brent Axe and Emily Leiker answer questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on SU football spring football. Brent and Emily answer your questions on the offensive line, NIL, recruiting and much more. You'll also hear from new SU wide receivers coach Ross Douglas who had some entertaining stories about working with Bill Belichick in New England and why he followed Fran Brown to Syracuse. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse football. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Text "orange ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker have a new report from Syracuse football spring practice. Two key Orange receivers, Oronde Gadsden and Jackson Meeks, will miss the rest of spring practice. Brent and Emily update you on their status and recovery time. Head Coach Fran Brown describes some of the stand outs from SU's first scrimmage over the weekend and his approach to holding out Meeks and Gadsden. Brent points out a few key recruits that visited over the weekend and Emily shares observations from a lot of time spent with the Orange defensive line. You'll als ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker put the spotlight on the Syracuse football quarterback room. Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord is clearly QB 1 for the Orange. How is he leading and developing chemistry with his new teammates since arriving in January?. How is the backup QB situation rounding out? Brent and Emily discuss that and hear from QB coach Nunzio Campanile and tight end Dan Villari on how McCord is acclimating at Syracuse. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse football. Become a Syracu ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker put the focus on Syracuse football's secondary and how it is shaping up in Fran Brown's new defense.  Brent and Emily give you their observations on the secondary from recent SU football practices, who is rounding out into starting positions in that unit and describe the importance of the "Star" role in the defense.  You'll also hear from Syracuse head coach Fran Brown and new secondary coach Joe Schaefer.  Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse ..read more

Brent Axe and Mike Waters chat live after Syracuse basketball's Maliq Brown enters the transfer portal. Where does the Syracuse roster stand now with Brown's departure and who could Syracuse look to in order to replace Brown and SU's other transfers? Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and opinions on Syracuse basketball. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Text "orange" to 315-847-3895 to get direct access to Brent to get your opinions heard and questions answered on the Syracuse Sports podcast and SU basketball postgame shows.  You can als ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker turn their attention to New Jersey and why players and coaches from that state are playing a key part in Syracuse football's turnaround. Brent and Emily go over the key players from New Jersey on the SU roster, how they are looking in spring practice and the roles they will be playing in the 2024 season. You'll also hear from SU players and New Jersey natives Fadil Diggs, James Heard, Jayden Bellamy, Denis Jacquez Jr and Trebor Pena on their favorite things about the Garden State. Brent and Emily al ..read more

On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, Brent Axe and Emily Leiker shine the spotlight on Syracuse football's linebacking group and how they factor into SU's new 4-2-5 defensive approach under new head coach Fran Brown and DC Elijah Robinson. Emily and Brent offer observations on the group from a recent practice and the mentality of the players in the 4-2-5 defense vs. SU's 3-3-5 approach under Dino Babers. They also listen in to soundbites from SU linebacker Derek McDonald and new LB coach/Co-DC Robert Wright on why he came to Syracuse, how the new defensive appro ..read more