Episodes

  • How to raise money for Syracuse basketball and Gerry McNamara (With SU booster Vinny Lobdell)

    How to raise money for Syracuse basketball and Gerry McNamara (With SU booster Vinny Lobdell)
    Mar 31 2026
    On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with SU booster and local business man Vinny Lobdell, who is part of a effort to raise about $4-5 million for Syracuse basketball under new head coach Gerry McNamara. Lobdell tells Axe how McNamara's hire has galvanized boosters and how they are organizing to raise money to make Syracuse basketball more competitive in the NIL space. Lobdell also tells Axe about his relationship with SU legend Carmelo Anthony, how he became as passionate supporter of SU basketball and about his philanthropy and support of various causes in the Syracuse community. Music provided by Silverset. Website: https://silverset.band/ Do you want your independent music featured on Syracuse Sports? Email Brent to find out how. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Gerry McNamara's first press conference as SU coach was more like a victory party: 'I'm here to win'

    Gerry McNamara's first press conference as SU coach was more like a victory party: 'I'm here to win'
    Mar 31 2026
    Brent Axe reacts to Gerry McNamara's opening press conference as Syracuse basketball head coach on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. Win the press conference? When 2,000 people show up to your presser, you've already won. Monday's event was more like a victory party. Axe goes over the key things McNamara said about how he intends to build Syracuse basketball back into a winner. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in with their terrific insight and analysis as always. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Syracuse football spring ball: Steve Angeli's progress and what's up with SU's triple-digit jerseys?

    Syracuse football spring ball: Steve Angeli's progress and what's up with SU's triple-digit jerseys?
    Mar 25 2026
    On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds update what's been happening at Syracuse Football spring practice. Axe and Edmonds discuss how quarterback Steve Angeli has looked so far as he continues to recover from a torn achilles injury and how new transfer QB's Amari Odom, Malachi Nelson and Danny Lauter look so far. They also discuss what you've seen some players wearing triple digit jerseys, what new DC Vince Kehres is trying to implement into the defense and answer questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders on the offensive line, SU's new running backs and more. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today to text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • SU women suffer worst-ever NCAA defeat to UConn: What are offseason priorities for Coach Jack?

    SU women suffer worst-ever NCAA defeat to UConn: What are offseason priorities for Coach Jack?
    Mar 24 2026
    Brent Axe reacts live to Syracuse basketball's 98-45 loss to UConn in the NCAA Tournament. The conversation wasn't so much about SU's worst-ever NCAA tournament loss. Losing to UConn was inevitable. I was more about where Syracuse goes in the offseason and how Coach Felisha Legette-Jack can build on SU's 24-9. The priority at the top of the list is to ensure Uche Izoje returns to the Syracuse roster and is paid properly through NIL to make sure it happens and to build up the roster around her along with returning talent. Axe also heard from Syracuse Sports Insiders and what they thought of SU women's basketball's season. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Welcome back, GMac? Gerry McNamara appears set to be next Syracuse Basketball coach

    Welcome back, GMac? Gerry McNamara appears set to be next Syracuse Basketball coach
    Mar 22 2026
    Brent Axe reacts to the news that Gerry McNamara appears set to take over as the new Syracuse men's basketball coach. As Axe discusses, McNamara may turn out to be the best business decision for Syracuse basketball to raise the needed NIL funds as his hire will galvanize some donors that would like to see a return to SU's glory days. How did Siena's near upset of No. 1 seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament fuel his cause? Which of his assistant coaches and players could Gerry bring with him to Syracuse? Which players on the current Orange roster could he get to stay on in the new administration? We discussed all that and more with terrific insight from our Syracuse Sports Insiders! Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • On to UConn: Syracuse holds off Iowa State to earn shot at No. 1 seed Huskies

    On to UConn: Syracuse holds off Iowa State to earn shot at No. 1 seed Huskies
    Mar 22 2026
    Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 72-63 win over Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange got a balanced effort from Uche Izoje (23 pts), Laila Phelia (18 points), Olivia Schmitt (15 points, all 3's), Sophie Burrows (14 points after 29 minutes scoreless) and 13 rebounds from Journey Thompson. Now Syracuse gets a shot at No. 1 seed UConn, who has knocked SU out of the NCAA Tournament 4 times in the last 10 years. Axe also heard from Syracuse Sports Insiders and what they thought of SU's win over Iowa State! Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here ⁠https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Football! Syracuse Spring ball preview mailbag (with Javon Edmonds and Chris Carlson)

    Football! Syracuse Spring ball preview mailbag (with Javon Edmonds and Chris Carlson)
    Mar 20 2026
    On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe assembles the Syracuse.com football coverage team to preview the start of SU spring football. Axe, Javon Edmonds and Chris Carlson answer your questions on who will be the backup QB, Steve Angeli's health, offensive line, wide receiver room, what new DC Vince Kehres will bring to the table, reasons to be optimistic this season and more!! Our Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in with their terrific insight as always. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • New Syracuse AD Bryan Blair wants to "weaponize the dome" and "attack NIL"

    New Syracuse AD Bryan Blair wants to "weaponize the dome" and "attack NIL"
    Mar 19 2026
    Blair certainly brought the energy at his opening event about his plans to revitalize SU Athletics, especially in raising money for Syracuse to compete in the ever-important NIL space. Blair couldn't get too specific on his most important pending decision, replacing Adrian Autry as men's basketball coach, but assured it has 110% of his attention and fans would hear soon what SU's plans are. Axe goes over some of the best things he heard from Blair, Chancellor Mike Haynie and others at his opening presser. Our Syracuse Sports Insiders also chimed in with their terrific insight as always. Being a Syracuse Sports Insider gives you direct text message access to Brent Axe anytime for all the latest on SU sports. Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talBrent Axe reacts to new SU AD Bryan Blair's opening press conference. k Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins