The Orange Zone
The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast
Episodes
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a ton to talk about this week in central New York sports! FIRST UP, the rivalry is over for now- Syracuse and Georgetown men's basketball WILL NOT play each other next season. PLUS, the Orange add a new center, and the men's lacrosse season ends in heartbreak for Syracuse and celebration for Cornell. Join us!
00:00-8:34: Syracuse and Georgetown WILL NOT play each other in the 2...
Men's lacrosse RUNS THROUGH central New York! Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK from Long Island to preview the FINAL FOUR for NCAA men's lacrosse. What did Gary Gait reveal after SU took down Princeton in the quarterfinals? Plus, a look inside the matchups- Syracuse is set to play Maryland, while Cornell looks for revenge against Penn State.
00:00-5:16: It was a SHOOTOUT between Syracuse and Princeton, and...
Syracuse Men's Lacrosse defeated Harvard in a CLASSIC comeback overtime win, but can Cardiac Cuse keep rolling against Princeton?
Does this team have what it takes to win a National Championship and might it be a rematch of 2009 against Cornell? Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskowski dive into the team's chances and how they stack up against the nation's best.
#syracuse #acc #lacrosse #collegelacrosse #cornell #corn...
On this episode of The Orange Zone, Samatha Croston and Rachel Culver welcome LEGENDARY sports broadcaster MIKE TIRICO. The discussion hit on what the City of Syracuse means to him. the EXCITEMENT around SU Football, and the ever EVOLVING world of college sports.
0:00:00-0:15:32 Mike Tricio on what Syracuse means to him
0:15:32- 0:22:51 The first season under Fran Brown and renewed excitement around SU Football
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Ashley Wenskoski sits down with Doug Scott, Chief Strategy Officer at NETWORK. The sports management and marketing agency recently signed Syracuse football head coach Fran Brown, and Scott provides details on the deal. Why was Brown desirable as a client? What separates him in the realm of college athletics? What will NETWORK provide as a part of the partnership? And much more.
#cfb #collegefootball #syracuse #syracusef...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski PREVIEW the NCAA Tournament opening round matchups for Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse, as well as No. 1 Cornell men's lacrosse and Colgate men's lacrosse. Everything you need to know ahead of a weekend chock full of central New York's best lacrosse!
00:00-9:16: Syracuse men's lacrosse is ACC CHAMPIONS. Recapping the ACC Tournament, previewing Sunday's matchup against Harvard
Ashley Wenskoski sits down with "the king of New Jersey high school football!" Bergen Catholic High School head coach Vito Campanile joins us to break down QB Steve Angeli's transfer from Notre Dame to Syracuse. Campanile served as Angeli's high school coach and is the brother of SU quarterbacks coach Nunzio Campanile.
When did Angeli decide to leave the Irish? Why was Syracuse the right fit for him? What will he bring...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski react to the SHOCKING news out of Syracuse football today. Wide Receiver Trebor Peña is entering the transfer portal after 5 seasons with Syracuse. Peña led the team last season with 941 yards and 9 touchdowns. The 2024 All-ACC wide receiver was named a captain by Head Coach Fran Brown in December and was the only non-quarterback to get a non-contact jersey this Spring.
Peña is expe...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski recap Syracuse football's SPRING GAME. Why wasn't Rickie Collins on the field at the JMA Wireless Dome? Who excelled in his absence? PLUS, breakout players to watch this fall. Which position group is the deepest? What are some areas to be concerned about? And much more!!
#syracuse #syracusefootball #collegefootball #cfb #syracuseorange #rickiecollins #franbrown #springfootball #spor...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss the LSU transfer Rickie Collins being named the starting QB for the Orange this season by HC Fran Brown. We preview this Saturday's Spring Game and let you know which players could make a name for themselves. We also dive into the transfer portal additions for Syracuse MBB, including one of the top point guards in the portal, Naithan George, joining the Orange from Georgia Tech...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski have a LOT to unpack in the world of Syracuse sports this week. It's March - let the Madness begin. The season is over for Syracuse- what are Rick Pitino and St. John's doing right? Did UNC deserve to be in the NCAA Tournament? PLUS, could Syracuse and Colorado football face off in a spring scrimmage? Fran Brown vs. Coach Prime, anyone?
00:00-3:02: The season is OVER for Syracuse me...
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Lawrence "Poetry" Moten discuss the outlook for Syracuse men's basketball heading into the ACC Tournament. Syracuse has confirmed that Adrian Autry will be BACK for Year Three - what has to change NIL and culture-wise within the program to right the ship?
00:00-5:52: Syracuse preps for ACC Tournament first round vs Florida State
5:53-7:45: This is the FIRST SU undergrad class to NO...
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Lawrence "Poetry" Moten are back as the regular season winds down for Syracuse men's basketball. The Orange have clinched an ACC Tournament berth by a slim margin - but that CAN'T be the standard again next season. What has to happen to shake things up?
00:00-3:00: Syracuse clinches an ACC Tournament berth in the most Syracuse way possible - through the losses of other teams
3:01-1...
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Syracuse men's basketball all-time leading scorer Lawrence "Poetry" Moten are assessing the state of the program's NIL resources. After Mike Waters from Syracuse.com put some numbers behind the problem in an article this week, there's concerns as to whether or not SU can truly be competitive in the national NIL landscape. Plus, the Orange are on the bubble of the ACC Tournament.
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Lawrence Moten are discussing the past week for Syracuse men's basketball - a triple overtime win over Boston College and two disheartening losses to Miami and UNC. Could this team be in danger of missing the ACC Tournament?
00:00-5:32: Syracuse grabs a TRIPLE-OT win over Boston College
5:33-9:24: Miami feels like the worst loss of the season, UNC was a winnable game - this team fi...
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Lawrence "Poetry" Moten take the temperature of Syracuse men's basketball. After a win over Notre Dame, the Orange dropped two straight against Clemson and Pittsburgh- Moten gives his thoughts on what is MISSING from Autry's coaching style. PLUS, a look at a big win for Syracuse women's basketball.
On this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and SU Basketball Legend Lawrence Moten discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's loss to Louisville followed by their 17-point comeback win over Notre Dame. Which version of this team is the real one?
00:00-6:02: What was the difference between the LOUISVILLE and NOTRE DAME games?
6:03-8:46: What is JJ Starling's ROLE versus JACQUAN CARLOS?
8:47...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are moving into BASKETBALL season! Syracuse men's basketball ALL TIME LEADING SCORER Lawrence "Poetry" Moten is back for another season- he brings his thoughts on the disappointing season from this year's team so far. Is it too late for SU to turn it around?
00:00-3:05: SU has shown signs of life as of late, won their last two ACC games
3:06-16:17: Is the problem team CHEMISTRY or i...
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for an Orange Zone OVERTIME with some instant reaction. Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord has declared for the NFL Draft - where does this leave Syracuse football next season? What did McCord mean to the SU football program? And much more
#ncaafootball #ncaa #accfootball #syracusefootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #kylemccord #nfl #nfldraft #franbrown
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