Francesco Simone

Syracuse football sent five players to the pros in the 2023 NFL Draft. Francesco Simone breaks down who they are and where they are headed.

Syracuse Athletic Director John Wildhack said Jim Boeheim will remain at the university in another role as Adrian Autry assumes coaching roles, likely in recruiting and other duties.

Dwight Freeney was a menace for opposing quarterbacks in his time at Syracuse, now he is a College Football Hall of Famer. WAER's Francesco Simone describes Freeney’s signature moment in an SU uniform and what made the edge rusher so great.

Saturday is Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final trip to the Dome, and he’s bringing a whole lot of fire power with him. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains how tall of a mountain the Orange face against the Blue Devils.

Syracuse looks for its fifth straight win when it travels to Blacksburg to take on Virginia Tech Saturday. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains why it’s an even matchup and the effect that Jesse Edwards’ absence will have on the Orange.

Syracuse men’s lacrosse goes into 2022 without four of its top five goal scorers from 2021. WAER’s Francesco Simone breaks down where the Orange can find production and how new head coach Gary Gait can help.

It was about collectivism for Syracuse on the offensive end Saturday. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains how SU’s starting quintet lit up Louisville’s defense, leading the Orange to a 92-69 victory.

Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim did their part, but they were the only ones who could say that. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains how Syracuse’s supporting cast ruined a sparkling performance of the Boeheim Show against Virginia.

Syracuse men’s basketball’s defense had been the obvious weakness of the team through its first seven games. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains how that changed in a big way on Saturday against Florida State.

Syracuse’s offense has been almost entirely predicated on its run game this year. In a game it had to win against Pitt, WAER's Francesco Simone explains how SU’s greatest asset looked more like a liability against the ACC’s best rush defenses.