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England soccer is a massive disappointment, while the Yankees are just mild ones
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The Yankees are average & The Orange are trying to be
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Malachi & Michael find great fits on draft night
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Daryl Gross, Derrick Rose, & a bunch of talented young basketball players are on the move
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Messi & Argentina are better than the US & the Mets are better than the Yankees
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LeBron goes on the attack & Messi comes to Houston
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Finding the perfect fit for Malachi Richardson (and Michael Gbinije).
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I'll take the Warriors tonight & Boeheim's Army next month.
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A look at just some of the many storylines heading into Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
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Ichiro makes history (kind of) in San Diego & someone will make history tonight in Cleveland
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The NHL could be coming to Las Vegas & the NBA is definitely coming back to Cleveland
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The Cavs catch fire & The Warriors are feeling the heat
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The NHL and NBA could crown champions 1 night apart
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Minnesota's a mess & suddenly so is Golden State
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A top SU basketball talent continues to impress & SU's football talent continues to underwhelm
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Don't blame Zika for NBA stars bailing on the Olympics
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Hockey's a fringe sport, basketball's the real deal.
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Not 1, Not 2...How many titles can these Warriors win?
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The Cavs have to deal with the Warriors, but The Mets only have to deal with an injury
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The Knicks aren't in the NBA Finals (yet) but the Warriors & Cavs get things started tonight
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Jason Grilli comes back north & The Sharks look to come back from down 0-1
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Stanley Cup Final all set, NBA not quite yet, & Dino's former home anything but
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Dino Gets To Pick His Boss, The Sharks Get To The Stanley Cup Finals, & The Warriors Need To Get Down To Business
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Humans playing football & Superhumans playing basketball
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Pittsburgh, St. Louis, & Golden State on the ropes & Draymond Green off the hook
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The future of the Warriors, the Knicks, & the New York Yankees
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Breanna Stewart's rough start, Miami's rough finish, & a rough estimate of how Warriors-Thunder will shake out
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A big win for the Thunder, a big summer for the Spurs, & a big weekend for the Yankees
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Curry ups his game, the Capitals don't, & the Blues hope to tonight
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Curry's brilliance, Golden State's vulnerability, & the NHL's lingering demons
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The NHL is due for a massive rule change to let its top players shine.
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Durant lifts the Thunder, Curry remains on the Warriors' sideline, & Chapman looks to spark the Yankees
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Controversy reigns in the NBA Playoffs & in the Bronx
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Cordy Glenn's big deal, Golden State's big comeback, & SU's big MSG announcement
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A wild ending to Thunder-Spurs & an even wilder story in the English Premier League
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Eli to the Big Apple & a Clemson guy to Buffalo in the NFL Draft's first round
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The Ducks are gone, the Rockets are gone, & the drama at the top of the NFL Draft is gone
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The Clips' season is over, the NHL's 1st round ends tonight, & the NFL Draft drama is just beginning
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An epic Game 7 eliminates the NHL champs & an epic challenge looms for the NBA champs
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Pearl Washington's legacy & Steph Curry's injury.
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Curry shouldn't play and the Bills shouldn't draft a QB.
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Steph Curry's latest injury & a massive Game 7 between the Blues and Blackhawks
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Curry's injury, Arrieta's no-no, and Cleveland's QB plan
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Breanna's Nike Deal, Cleveland's Plan For #2, & Steph's Ankle
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Malachi's NBA prospects, SU's lack of depth, & Steph Curry's Game 3 outlook
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Steph Curry's "lower body injury" & the defending champs on the ropes in the NHL
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Breanna Stewart goes #1 and the Rams move to #1
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Kobe gets 60, the Warriors get 73, & the Knicks get started on the offseason
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Manziel & Gordon, No More New Bowls, & The Spurs Go For 40-1
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Spieth's Collapse, Warriors Get to 72, & The Broncos' pursuit of Manziel and/or Kaepernick
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An interview with John Feinstein about his new book, "The Legends Club."
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A list of who's wrong: Cuse alarmists, the Wooden Award committee, Major League Baseball, Peyton Manning apologists.
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Syracuse can't beat Pitt with 5 players, let alone just 1.
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Cam Newton and Johnny Manziel are two sides of the same coin.
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A Super Bowl preview, with some shots at the Hall of Fame thrown in for good measure.
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Carmelo is NOT an Olympian, LeBron IS a coach killer, and All-Star Games are stupid.
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Syracuse is average, yet dangerous.
Cam Newton is exceptional, and even more dangerous.
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The Yankees are an average team masquerading as contenders.
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Can the Orange make a deep NCAA Tourney run with a five and a half man rotation?
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Rex Ryan vs Doug Whaley, Pete Rose vs Gregg Williams, and Gregg Popovich vs Jim Boeheim.
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90 seconds on SU-St. John's and Boeheim vs Eastwood.
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I'm joined by John Cassillo from, "Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician" to discuss Dino Babers and a little Cuse hoops.
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Some numbers to help us appreciate the Bills of the early 90s and the Warriors of today.
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Previewing Bills-Eagles through the lens of, "Four Falls of Buffalo."
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Mike Hopkins is fine, but the case against Stanford is not.
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Dino Babers is a Syracuse coach and (at the moment) Jim Boeheim is not.
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Bob Lonsberry and I discuss the NCAA's ongoing vendetta against Jim Boeheim and the Orange.
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I preview the meat of SU's non-conference slate and support the Warriors' chase for 73.
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Syracuse struggled against Lehigh, but at least they didn't lose to Radford.
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Ian and I discuss SU's non-conference schedule and JPP's return to the Giants.
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The college football playoff won't include Syracuse, but will the NCAA Tournament?
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I don't think Bills-Dolphins is a marquee match-up...but what do I know?
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If you don't respect the Pledge, then get the hell out.
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Rick Pitino's cowardice and the NFL Trade Deadline.
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Bad news and hard truths for the Orange and Bills.
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I tell Ian why the NFL should never put a team in London, and I tell you who will win the NBA title.
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Syracuse would be ranked if they had a better coach.
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A real-time assessment of the Bills as they're losing to Jacksonville in London.
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Ian and I discuss winter driving, elderly driving, and drunk driving.
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Can anyone stop Scott Shafer, Packers-Patriots or the New York Mets?
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A few bright spots for the Orange and some dark times for Jurgen Klinsmann Obama.
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The Bills have their hands full with the Titans, while the Saints circle the drain.
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The baseball playoffs are stupid and Chase Utley is dirty.
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Are we headed for another Subway (World) Series?
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SU's "12th Man", a Bills' trade for a QB, and Yankee rookies.
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A tactical preview of the x's and o's ahead of the biggest Bills game of the millennium.
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As attempts to contact Ian Wheatley at Ralph Wilson Stadium fail, I encourage Bills fans to act like they've been there.
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Syracuse football (unfortunately) improves to 3-0.
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A preview of the storylines surrounding the biggest Bills game of the millennium.
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Ian, caller Dave, and I continue the discussion of Saturday's discouraging Carrier Dome attendance.
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The phone lines explode following the embarrassing turnout for SU's win over Wake Forest.
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Ian Wheatley gets a lesson on the New York State Fair.
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College football's great (and Terrel Hunt isn't) but the Arena League is better.
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Aaron Rodgers and Rex Ryan don't think the preseason matters; the Big 3 battling for the Bills' starting QB job beg to differ.
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Explaining why the Yankees, SU basketball, and SU football are all in serious trouble.
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Evaluating the priorities of the Bills, the USWNT, and Little League softball.
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Pat McMahon and I debate whether it's better to be a Mets fan or a Yankees fan in 2015.
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Pat McMahon and I discuss Arian Foster, Michael Sam, Bernie Fine, and even a little sports (with the Battle 4 Atlantis).
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Pat McMahon and I discuss Michael Vick's fit with the Bills (and Buffalo's "quarterback purgatory" at large).
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Pat McMahon and I discuss the importance of Arian Foster's declaration that he doesn't believe in God.
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Pat McMahon and I find a creative way for the Bills to upgrade their quarterback situation.
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The Basketball Tournament, the D-League, and the United States Olympic Team.
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The Blue Jays (and others) out-Yankeed the Yankees at the trade deadline.
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Ian and I disagree on the Donald Trump-John McCain dustup.
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It's time for the Yankees to act like the Yankees.
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Syracuse basketball: past, present, and future.
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Boeheim's Army, Broadening Soccer's Appeal, & Making Baseball Better
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I analyze Scottie Pippen's comments about LeBron James with George Kilpatrick.
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A pair of Cuse products are among the big winners from NBA Draft night.
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SU is already making Mark Coyle's job harder, and Carmelo Anthony is doing the same to Phil Jackson.
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Ian and I discuss Mark Coyle's focus as the new AD at Syracuse.
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I chat with Bleacher Report's Matt Miller about his NFL 1000 project.
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The tall task ahead for SU's new Athletic Director, Mark Coyle.
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Ian and I discuss whether or not identity is more than a feeling
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LeBron is bad for the NBA but rules changes are great for college hoops
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Ian and I debate the death penalty and the death of horse racing.
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Sports no one cares about, one more point on the Bills, and then the NBA Finals.
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The Bills need to get serious about addressing the weakest part of their "loaded" roster.
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I look ahead to an epic match-up between the Cavs and Warriors with Mark Wainwright
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Ian and I discuss the connection between sparklers and fracking in New York State.
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I speak with Bills Insider Dan Moriarty on the state of the team during OTAs
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Ian and I discuss potential replacements for Toby Keith's at Destiny USA.
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Finally! The NCAA has finally taken a step in the right direction vis a vis the shot clock.
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How has Deflategate changed the face of the AFC East?
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Is Cleveland really the Golden State of the East?
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Will the Hawks lose a game before the Eastern Conference Finals?
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Forget Tax Day, yesterday was all about great action across the sports landscape.
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Badgers-Devils, Bo Ryan-Coach K, Kaminsky-Okafor
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A busy stretch of days reviewed in a few short minutes.
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Could there actually be a reason to root for Duke?
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With the top two seeds gone, who will emerge from the Dome?
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Wisconsin and Arizona remain on a collision course...for now.
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Can West Virginia, Notre Dame, or Wichita State stop Kentucky?
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Great coaches, great players, and great programs everywhere.
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4 teams left in each region, what are some of the top remaining storylines?
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Jimmy comes out swinging and entertains as always.
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By far and away the most fun collection of teams in this year's tourney
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Who's able to grind their way out of the Carrier Dome?
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Are Wisconsin and Arizona truly on a collision course?
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Even without an above average quarterback, I give Buffalo an "A" for effort.
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The Bills are already winning the offseason headline battle and they're nowhere near finished.
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No time to lick the Duke wounds as UVA comes to town for Rakeem Christmas's Senior Night
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Can Syracuse spring a second consecutive top ten upset on the road?
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BJ Johnson's coming out party powers SU past ND
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Postseason ban aside, does SU have an NCAA Tournament resume?
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Following in the footsteps of Sherman Douglas, is Kaleb Joseph next?
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A big night for Christmas sparks a big win for the Orange.
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Which regular season races are the most compelling with a couple of weeks remaining?
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A disappointing stop on the Rakeem Christmas Farewell Tour
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Duke's better across the board, can 35,000 fans even the playing field?
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Saturday's showdown at the Dome provides a great opportunity to continue tanking
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A loss to Pitt, a (should be) win over BC, and Jimmy B with his head in the sand
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Richie Incognito is just the tip of the iceberg
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As the processing continues, nothing beats talking to myself.
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Syverud, Gross, and Boeheim always have next year.
Rakeem Christmas doesn't.
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Will preemptive action help the Cuse escape further punishment from the NCAA?
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Patterson can't shoot, Joseph can't defend, and Boeheim won't adjust.
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The final "gimme" of the season provides an opportunity for Rakeem Christmas
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Will Virginia repeat as conference champs or will another member of the Big 5 catch them?
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5 teams going west opens the door for Rochester and Utica to come east
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Other than the amount of air in the balls, what are the keys to victory in Super Bowl 49?
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Jim Boeheim is right, Jim Boeheim is wrong, and Jim Boeheim is responsible.
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College basketball at its best most closely resembles the NBA
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Can the Cuse bounce back from Saturday's loss in time for tonight's test on Tobacco Road?
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The ACC honeymoon's over, now SU's schedule gets serious beginning with a Jekyll & Hyde showdown with the 'Canes
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Are the Knicks tanking? Are they doing it right?
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College officiating is pathetic, but SU overcomes Christmas's foul trouble to hold off the Eagles
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SU played like a heavy favorite against the 'Noles, can Oregon do the same against the Buckeyes?
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Another escape for the Orange against subpar competition
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This year's Cuse squad can't take anything for granted
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A historical perspective on SU's rough start, ahead of another challenging game Sunday.
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Believe it or not, other fan bases are in worse shape...
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I lay out the case for Syracuse basketball not to play all home games at the Carrier Dome
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I seriously evaluate the possibility of the Kentucky Wildcats beating the Philadelphia 76ers in a 7-game series
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4 teams is not enough, 16 teams is too many. 12 is juuuust right.
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My 4-part season preview concludes with an overall outlook for the 2014-2015 season
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My 4-part season preview continues with an ACC overview and a breakdown of SU's extraordinary tale of two halves
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My 4-part season preview continues with an assessment of the 13 games between Friday's opener and the end of 2014
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My 4-part season preview begins with a look at the 10 guys who could factor into Jim Boeheim's rotation.
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Have we learned anything yet about the NFL's dominant conference?
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Is there a Super Bowl favorite in the NFL's lesser conference?
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How many teams from the league's ruling class can actually win the title?
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The teams in the league's shrinking middle class have taken a wide variety of paths to this point and have a wide variety of outlooks
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I begin sorting the league into social classes by assigning 11 teams "untouchable" status
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I discuss the tall task facing the Syracuse athletic department before diving into the tall task facing the football team in South Carolina.
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I make my campaign speech to become president of the AJ Long Fan Club
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I worry about the reeling Orange in the midst of a seemingly inevitable 4-game losing streak
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I buy into the Orange hype following last week's beatdown of Central Michigan
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I put the Orange on upset alert for their first road game of the year
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I challenge Scott Brooks to step it up and Serge Ibaka to get healthy ahead of a showdown with the Spurs
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I play amateur psychologist in determining whether Indiana can knock off Miami
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I try to re-talk myself into the Pacers before determining their Eastern Conference Finals opponent
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I reflect on the opening night of Round 2 before diving into the prettiest conference semifinal showdown
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I assess the possibility of the Pacers breaking out of their extended slump and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals
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I look at the key (basketball only) factors that will determine the winner of the best second round match-up
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I finish off the final four by deciding whether anyone can prevent OKC from reaching the Western Conference Finals
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I switch conferences and see whether San Antonio can get to yet another Western Conference final
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I break down Miami's road to the Eastern Conference Finals
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I begin my playoff preview with an assessment of Indiana's chances to reach the Eastern Conference Finals
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I look ahead to a challenging campaign for the Cuse.
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I evaluate the decision making process and pro prospects for Tyler, Jerami, and even C.J. Fair.
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I look at a tough test for the Orange in their first ever ACC Tournament game
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I look ahead to the five days of action that will determine an ACC champ
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I predict whether or not SU can end their regular season on a high note against a desperate bubble team.
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I preview Senior Night at the Dome, featuring C.J. Fair and Baye Keita.
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I put SU's visit to Charlottesville tomorrow in context, and then break down the chances for an Orange victory
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I encourage the Orange to bring their Duke mentality into tonight's game against the Terps
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I evaluate SU's chances of sweeping the Blue Devils and staying in the hunt for Monday's #1 ranking
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I worry about the Cuse's future after looking at their recent past
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I beg the Orange for a nice, relaxing blowout in the Dome
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I look ahead to a potential shootout in the Dome tomorrow
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In light of Syracuse's (still) undefeated record, I take the opportunity to run through the best Cuse teams of all time
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I ignore the past and look at the present to calculate SU's chances of remaining unbeaten
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I look ahead to the second half of SU's ACC schedule, which begins tomorrow night against Clemson
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I get overly excited about a potential dream road for the Cuse to the Final Four
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I assess the chances of the Orange and/or Shockers finishing undefeated
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I fine tune the list of the top 25 college basketball players in the country
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I run through a plethora of missing pieces across the country that could make a national title run easier for Syracuse
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I reflect on Saturday's Carrier Dome Classic before previewing SU's first game as the #1 team in the land
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I predict the winner of a title game match-up for the ages
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Mark Woodford and I decide who should be added to the Western Conference All-Star team tonight
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Mark Woodford and I decide who should be named Eastern Conference All-Stars tonight
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I break down the final remaining obstacle for the Orange before their highly anticipated match-up with Duke
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Mark Woodford and I debate the merits of the Cuse's Big 3
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Rob Mead and I conclude our look at the QB depth charts in the AFC, filling the huge black hole in Oakland along the way
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Rob Mead and I look at the QB depth charts in the AFC, and once again Andy Dalton (with the help of the Houston Texans) steals the show
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Rob Mead and I look at the QB depth charts in the NFC, and find the perfect home for Josh Freeman
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Rob Mead and I attempt to discuss the top QBs available in the draft and free agency to solidify the league's most dire issues under center, but Kirk Cousins and Andy Dalton hijack the conversation
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I can't quite resist the urge to look ahead toward the Duke game while examining tomorrow's rematch with the 'Canes
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I gauge SU's chances of earning a bowl berth following the release of their complete 2014 schedule
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I offer a quick take on yet another massive signing for the Bronx Bombers
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I evaluate the rest of a low key hot stove season in part two of my conversation with Andrew Ardini
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I evaluate the Yanks' marquee moves with fellow Yankee hater Andrew Ardini
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I go big picture on the Hall of Fame voting process with Andrew Ardini, then we briefly touch on the massive Clayton Kershaw deal
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I assess the impact of DaJuan Coleman's season-ending injury on the Orange season outlook
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I weigh the pros and cons of the top leagues in college hoops and declare the cream of the crop
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I analyze the first ACC contest between these two old Big East rivals and assess SU's chances of remaining unbeaten
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I lay out my case for the Cleveland Cavaliers as the most interesting team in the league
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I reflect on a Braves-centric 2014 Hall of Fame class with Atlanta aficionado, DAP
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I predict the two teams that will emerge from a rivalry-filled Championship Weekend and face off in Super Bowl 48
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I look at the "trap game" potential of tonight's road game for the Orange and point out an opportunity to compare some of the top freshmen in the country this evening
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I look ahead to tomorrow's showdown at high noon in the Carrier Dome
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I run down the prime Final Four candidates in college basketball as conference play ramps up
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I look back at a pretty significant night in college hoops and draw some conclusions about a variety of title contenders
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I attempt to rebound from a rough Wildcard Weekend with my picks to advance to the Championship round
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I assess the impact of the deal between the Bulls and Cavs on the Eastern Conference playoff picture
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I recap the postseason results from across SU's new league home, and briefly look ahead to next year for the Orange
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I offer a few quick thoughts ahead of SU's first ACC road game
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I pick a fight with Orange beat writer Mike Waters and he sets me straight on the quality of SU's non-conference schedule
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I look ahead to SU's first season of ACC competition with Orange beat writer Mike Waters
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I look back at SU's 13-0 start to the basketball season, and compare this year's team to last year's, with Orange beat writer Mike Waters
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I run through the four opening weekend playoff games and forecast who will move on to face the big boys in each conference
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I conduct an in-depth comparison between this year's SU squad and last year's Final Four team with Syracuse basketball diehard James Knoop. We also briefly preview this weekend's top ten showdown at the Dome and the inaugural run through the ACC.
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Mike and I touch on a variety of topics, ranging from the glory days of Sports Radio 620 to the pros and cons of the Carrier Dome
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I assess the most attractive head coaching positions in college football, and identify a couple of sleepers, with Peter Oakley
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I finish up my back and forth on SU's 2013-2014 season prospects with Post-Standard beat writer Mike Waters
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I get an insider's look at SU's 2013-2014 season prospects from Post-Standard beat writer Mike Waters
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I conclude my season preview by touching on the 10 legitimate NBA title contenders, 4 in the East and 6 in the West, with Mark Woodford
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I look at the contenders for the last couple of playoff spots in the Western Conference with Mark Woodford
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I assess the bottom half of the Eastern Conference playoff picture with Mark Woodford
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I break down the bottom third of the league, ahead of what I think will be a fascinating race to the bottom, with Mark Woodford
