Martin McCarthy

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

Martin McCarthy is a columnist The Juice Online with On SI. He has previously worked at FanSided.

Jul 16, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse head coach Fran Brown speaks to the media during Media Day at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Jackson State's running back Ahmad Miller (27) celebrates a play during the game against Alcorn State in Jackson, Miss., on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.

Football

Sep 6, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Demetres Samuel Jr. (1) breaks up a pass intended for UConn Huskies wide receiver Shamar Porter (5) during the second half at JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

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Kennesaw State quarterback Amari Odom celebrates a 19-15 victory over Jacksonville State in the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama December 5, 2025. Odom was named MVP for the C-USA Championship. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

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After a brutal end to the 2025 football season, Fran Brown overhauled his quarterback room behind Steve Angeli.

Jul 16, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli speaks to the media during Media Day at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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The return of Steve Angeli at quarterback brings hope for Fran Brown's Syracuse program.

Basketball

Syracuse still has one available scholarship spot, and they should use it on one specific position.

Feb 14, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Kiyan Anthony (7) looks to get the ball past Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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With the NCAA tournament expanding to 76 teams in 2027, the season outlook for Syracuse men's basketball has changed.

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Syracuse's current roster makeup has some major question marks.

Feb 21, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Seton Hall Pirates center Najai Hines (25) steals the ball during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Najai Hines and Drew Fielder headline the list of candidates to replace William Kyle III next season.

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara reacts against the Duke Blue Devils in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Gerry McNamara returns to a Syracuse program in need of a refresh.

Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara reacts in the first half during a first-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The former Syracuse point guard gave the top-seeded Blue Devils a massive scare in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

Mar 5, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson reportedly will not be the next Syracuse men's basketball coach.

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With Bryan Blair set to be Syracuse's new athletic director, he will be tasked with overhauling the schools NIL efforts.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Syracuse needs to swing for the fences with its next coaching hire to revive the men's basketball program.

Dec 17, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson reacts during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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Syracuse will be in the market for a new head coach and will likely attempt to lure Bryan Hodgson or Josh Schertz back to New York.

Martin McCarthy

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

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