Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss 5-star WR Calvin Russell's commitment to Syracuse football on a live episode of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Javon discuss the impact of Russell's commitment, SU's first 5-star player since 2001, how Fran Brown's passionate pursuit of Russell helps land the recruit and where SU will go from here in the Class of 2026 and beyond now that they have landed a player of Russell's stature. The conversation on Syracuse Sports is always shaped by terrific insight from Sy...
Jul 06, 2025•38 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com colleague Chris Carlson about his recent interview with SU AD John Wildhack. Brent and Chris listen to audio of Wildhack discussing who will get paid by Syracuse in the new era of revenue sharing in the wake of the NCAA vs. House settlement case, where the money will come from to make those payments, the growth opportunity for Orange basketball and more. Brent opens the pod with a commentary on how NCAA Tournament expans...
Jul 01, 2025•52 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe discusses what has become the longest NBA Draft drought in Syracuse basketball history. Is there relief in sight for Adrian Autry to restock his roster with NBA-level talent and put more Orange alums into the pros? Then Axe chats with Jim "The Manchild" Lerch, who is ending his radio program on The Score 1260 in Syracuse to make the transition to digital. Brent and Jim walk down memory lane to discuss the highs and lows of hosting the longest r...
Jun 27, 2025•54 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe, Javon Edmonds and Chris Carlson of syracuse.com make the case for and against Syracuse football extending the contract of head football coach Fran Brown. Brown won 10 games in his debut season as head coach, has shown remarkable progress in recruiting and the ability to attract and sign talent out of the transfer portal. Is one year of success enough for SU AD John Wildhack to be aggressive and lock in Brown to a long-term deal or should SU wa...
Jun 24, 2025•50 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe and Chris Carlson dive into the landmark NCAA vs. House settlement and how it will impact Syracuse Athletics going forward. Brent and Chris explain how Syracuse now has $20.5 million to distribute directly to its athletes and what the breakdown is per sport there. How will this affect NIL and how do the new roster limits work? Brent and Chris also discuss if this will be good, bad or status quo for Syracuse in competing with some of the biggest...
Jun 13, 2025•45 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe checks in with Mike Waters of syracuse.com for a SU basketball offseason update. Mike, along with colleague Donna Ditota of syracuse.com, recently spoke with Orange head coach Adrian Autry on how he reshaped SU's roster, the style of play he wants his team to (hint: uptempo) what the new additions from the transfer portal on the roster bring and SU's NIL status. Original music provided by Brian Curtiss of Twice on Sunday. YouTube-https://youtu....
Jun 11, 2025•46 min
John Garcia Jr., a National College Football Recruiting analyst for Rivals, joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports for an Orange football recruiting update. Garcia updates Axe on SU's pursuit of 5-star WR Calvin Russell Jr. and how basketball may factor into that decision in addition to the talented prospects football skills. They also discuss Syracuse's chances to land 4-star WR Messiah Hampton, the No. 1 prospect in New York state, get an overview of SU's 2026 class and how F...
Jun 04, 2025•48 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss the possible end of the SU-Georgetown rivalry, set the expectations on SU lax for 2026 and examine some of the math on Dino Babers buyout as SU football head coach on a live edition of the Syracuse Sports podcast. Brent and Chris also answered questions and comments from Syracuse Sports Insiders! Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Just text "orange" to 315-847-3895 to get direct text message access to Brent to get your opinions heard and questions answere...
May 29, 2025•45 min
Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse's 14-8 loss to Maryland in the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse Final Four at Gillette Stadium. Axe breaks down how the Orange fell right into Maryland 's trap and didn't give itself a chance to win. Axe also discusses how SU fans should view this season as so close as Gary Gait continues to make progress year-to-year, but so far away as the Orange aren't close to being on the same level Maryland is at the moment. Brent also answered questions and comments f...
May 26, 2025•28 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with ESPN lacrosse analyst Quint Kessenich. Axe opens the pod with three thoughts on how Syracuse lacrosse needs to handle its first trip the NCAA Division I men's lacrosse Final Four in 12 years and how Joey Spallina is ready to ascend to the new heights wearing the No. 22 for Syracuse lacrosse demands. Brent and Quint discuss the impact on college lacrosse to have Syracuse back in the Final Four after a 12-year drought. They also discus...
May 21, 2025•47 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe previews the 2025 NCAA Division I men's lacrosse Final Four with Patrick Stevens of USA Lacrosse Magazine. Brent and Patrick discuss what was one of the wildest NCAA quarterfinal rounds in tournament history, including SU's frantic 19-18 win over Princeton. Then Axe and Stevens break down the SU-Maryland game and the mold SU will have to break in order to snap a 7-game losing streak to the Terps and advance to the national championship game. Mu...
May 20, 2025•43 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss Syracuse lacrosse's quest for the Final Four and grade SU football's offseason on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. Become a Syracuse Sports Insider today! Just text "orange" to 315-847-3895 to get direct text message access to Brent to get your opinions heard and questions answered on the Syracuse Sports podcast. You can also sign up here. https://joinsubtext.com/syracusesports As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaki...
May 15, 2025•37 min
On the latest episode of the Syracuse Sports podcast, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse lacrosse All-American, national champion and current ESPN analyst Paul Carcaterra. Axe and Carcaterra preview the Syracuse vs. Princeton matchup in the NCAA Tournament quarterfinals and what it will take for the Orange to get back to the Final Four for the 28th time. They also discuss the rich history of Syracuse and Princeton meeting in the NCAA Tournament, current hot button issues in the sport of lacrosse like...
May 13, 2025•49 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe discusses how Syracuse football could use a better entrance, a discussion inspired by Metallica's recent concert at Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium. What ideas do you have for Syracuse to create a new tradition like the Hokies have with "Enter Sandman?" Let Brent know at [email protected] Brent then chats with ESPN's Anish Shroff about the upcoming NCAA men's lacrosse tournament and if Syracuse has what it takes to win the 2025 national championsh...
May 08, 2025•56 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss SU's big offensive line moves in the transfer portal and more on the latest live episode of Syracuse Sports. Syracuse added TJ Ferguson from FSU, Zach Rice from UNC, Austin Collins from Louisville and Kam Pringle from South Carolina to bolster its offensive line. Did SU get better in the trenches or were they just plugging holes left by portal departures? Brent and Chris also look ahead to the 2026 NFL Draft and which Syracuse players could be in play to get s...
May 01, 2025•32 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, syracuse.com's Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss the Syracuse football draft picks and undrafted free agents from the 2025 NFL Draft who will stick and succeed in the NFL. Brent and Javon also provide an overview of the spring transfer portal for SU football. Where did Fran Brown succeed and what positions do the Orange still need to address? Then Brent and Javon answer questions submitted by Syracuse Sports Insiders! Become a Syracuse Sports Insider t...
Apr 29, 2025•53 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe turns to Syracuse Sports Insiders for a 2025 Syracuse football mock draft. In what could be a record year in terms of the number of Syracuse players selected, which Orange players will get selected and when? Brent and the Insiders speculate on the NFL futures of players like Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen, Oronde Gadsden II, Fadil Diggs, Jackson Meeks, Alijah Clark and more. Brent also chats with Matt Parrino of syracuse.com and the Shout! Buffalo ...
Apr 24, 2025•39 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson react to the news that Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli has transferred to Syracuse Angeli's addition to the quarterback room revives a quarterback competition that had seemingly been won by LSU transfer Rickie Collins in spring ball. Collins' thumb injury and the addition of Angeli, a quarterback with limited experience but someone who has played in 8 games and the College Football Playoff for the Irish, creates an intriguing battle for the top spot. Brent is also joined b...
Apr 24, 2025•43 min
Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss Trebor Pena's NIL value and recap SU football's 2025 spring practice on the latest live edition of Syracuse Sports. Syracuse head coach said on Wednesday during a local radio interview that he wasn't willing to match Trebor Pena's asking price for NIL compensation. Should Syracuse have shelled put the money for its leading wide receiver from last season? Brent and Javon discuss some of Brown's other comments about QB Rickie Collins and what SU's approach will ...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson react to the news that SU WR Trebor Pena is entering the transfer portal. The news Pena went into the portal is a big surprise even in the transfer portal/NIL era of college sports where it seems we are less and less shocked by players transactions. Chris and Brent analyze the impact of Pena's departure, he was SU's leading WR with 84 catches, 941 yards and nine touchdowns last season. SU is deep at wide receiver, but Pena brought a unique element as a slot receiver t...
Apr 15, 2025•39 min
Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds recap Syracuse football's 2025 spring game at the JMA Dome. SU fans did not get a look at starting QB Rickie Collins as he was held out of the game with a thumb injury, but Jakhari Williams stepped up to grab the backup job behind Collins with his solid play in the spring game. Brent and Javon also discuss some of the players and position groups that shined and those that still need a lot of work. They also reacted to thoughts and questions from our Syracuse Sports In...
Apr 13, 2025•55 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss the latest SU sports topics on the latest episode Syracuse Sports Live. Is Syracuse football's offensive line OK? Chris and Brent examine the starting five heading into the SU football spring game on Saturday and how the Orange are shuffling around players and trying to land on someone at center. Brent and Chris also discuss what they like about Adrian Autry's approach to acquiring players in the college basketball transfer portal so far and what holes remain ...
Apr 10, 2025•39 min
On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with three writers who have covered SU basketball's transfer portal additions. Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal Constitution tells us about Georgia Tech guard Naithan George and forward Ibrahim Souare, Ben Bolch of the L.A. Times on UCLA center William Kyle III and Nick Dashel of Oregon Live on Oregon State guard/forward Nate Kingz. Brent also talk to ESPN NFL Draft expert Jordan Reid to see where SU players Kyle McCord, LeQuint Allen, ...
Apr 09, 2025•48 min
Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss Rickie Collins Jr. winning SU's QB competition on a live version of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Javon discuss why Collins is the right choice to be the starting QB and what it means for the rest of the quarterback room. You'll also hear SU head coach Fran Brown describe why he picked Collins as QB 1. Brent and Javon discuss the other big news to come from Monday's practice that OL David Wohlabaugh will likely enter the transfer portal and where the offensive li...
Apr 08, 2025•38 min
Brent Axe and Mike Waters react to the news that Syracuse has added Georgia Tech PG Naithan George on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Mike discuss what George, a point guard who led the ACC in assists (6.5) last season, adds to the table as a player and how he addresses SU's biggest need out of the transfer portal. Brent and Mike also evaluate SU's adds of Nathan Kingz from Oregon State and William Kyle III from UCLA and how current Orange players JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman are ...
Apr 04, 2025•32 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss the latest Syracuse football and basketball topics on a live Thursday edition of Syracuse Sports. Brent and Chris discuss the big fish SU basketball still needs to pull from the transfer portal pond, Carmelo Anthony's big week, the youth movement on the SU football team and a huge lacrosse game at the JMA Dome on Saturday between SU and Notre Dame. Brent and Chris also answered some terrific questions from Syracuse Sports Insiders! Become a Syracuse Sports Ins...
Apr 03, 2025•44 min
Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds bring you all the latest from SU football spring practice on a live episode of Syracuse Sports First, Brent and Javon discuss SU's budding two-way star Demetres Samuel Jr. SU head coach Fran Brown said on Monday that Samuel is on track to start at cornerback and will play on offense for the Orange as well. Brent and Javon discuss what some of his teammates think of Samuel's play so far and the important lesson of SU's recruitment of him. Brent and Javon also discuss t...
Apr 01, 2025•46 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson discuss the latest SU sports topics on a live episode of Syracuse Sports Brent and Chris focused on 3 topics for this week's show" If you could pick one guy from the transfer portal for Syracuse, who would it be? What we know and what we don’t know about SU football based on what we’ve seen so far in spring practice. Do you take the over or under on three Syracuse players selected in the upcoming NFL Draft. Brent and Chris also got plenty of feedback and answered grea...
Mar 27, 2025•44 min
Brent Axe and Chris Carlson react to JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman's return to SU basketball on a live episode of Syracuse Sports. Donnie and JJ were simply the two players SU could not afford to lose. Chris and Brent discuss how Freeman and Starling's return gives Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry an important foundation of talent and experience to build off along with incoming recruits Kiyan Anthony, Sadiq White, Luke Fennell and Aaron Womack. They also look at what Syracuse needs to target in...
Mar 25, 2025•30 min
Brent Axe and Javon Edmonds discuss the latest Syracuse football spring camp topics on a live edition of Syracuse Sports. Is the Syracuse quarterback competition already over? Brent and Javon both give their impressions of what they have seen from camp so far and why they believe one name has emerged as the clear starter. Brent and Javon also discuss a player already gaining serious buzz at camp (who is currently 16 years old by the way) nad if the proposed Syracuse-Colorado spring game is going...
Mar 25, 2025•44 min
