From Syracuse’s sudden move to the ACC to the Bernie Fine scandal that rocked campus and SU Basketball’s run to the Elite Eight, the 2011-2012 year in Syracuse sports was one of the most memorable. These are the pictures and sounds that defined the year in SU athletics.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 9:43 pm by Heather Prusak
The ‘Cuse Countdown crew goes behind the words of SU coaches and players in “Behind The Bite.” As Syracuse prepares for its Big East Tournament matchup with Villanova, find out what the ‘Cuse had to say and what it really means.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 9:26 pm by Heather Prusak
Syracuse takes on Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament. SU’s NCAA tournament hopes are on the line; the Orange must win the tournament to continue to the NCAA tournament. Remember, the Wildcats handed the ‘Cuse its first ever Big East loss. Our host Chris Lewis and analysts Ben Fontana and Gabe Altieri tell you everything you need to know about SU’s do or die matchup.
CitrusTV was with former SU Defensive End Chandler Jones on the night of the NFL draft’s first round picks. See Chandler and his family’s reaction to being drafted as the 21st pick in the 2012 NFL draft by the New England Patriots. More coverage from the night’s festivities to come!
See how Chandler felt just hours before being drafted in our exclusive one-on-one interview.
Chandler’s older brother, Arthur, also played for Syracuse and is now playing as Defensive Tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. CitrusTV caught up with Arthur and talked about sharing his experiences with Chandler.
-Molly Nelson, CitrusTV Spring Football Beat Reporter
After a dominating performance vs. Rutgers, SU heads to Hobart. Syracuse has won the Kraus Simmons Trophy 24 out of 26 times since the Trophy was established. Our host Dan Girard and analysts Dan Cohen and Russ Reed tell you everything you need to know about the CNY rivalry.
Sunday, Apr 15, 2012 at 10:42 pm by David DeGuzman
In its only home regatta of the spring season, the SU men’s rowing team was unable to defend its Goes Trophy and finished behind Navy and Cornell in the varsity eight race in a time of 5:52.0. Navy finished first, winning its first Goes Trophy since 2005, with a time of 5:48.3. Cornell finished second in 5:50.2.
The Goes Trophy is one of the oldest collegiate regattas in the country as the three schools have been competing since 1956. CitrusTV’s David DeGuzman reports on why the Orange weren’t able to defend last year’s win.
