Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
The Big Orange was founded in 1992. The publication was one of approximately 50 independent publications devoted to the coverage of its school’s athletics programs. The Big Orange was a weekly/bi-weekly print publication until 2002 when it became The Juice, a glossy monthly print magazine which was owned by Fox Sports. The print product ceased publication in June of 2010 and was relaunched as SUJuiceOnline.com in December of 2010.
In February 2012, The Juice Online partnered with SportsNet New York, the official television home of the New York Mets, Jets and the Big East Conference. As part of SNY.tv’s Blog Network, The Juice Online supplements SNY’s coverage of more than 125 Big East football and basketball games, as well as other Big East programming.
Writing Staff
Editor in Chief
Now in his fifth decade of covering SU sports, Brad was sports director of WSYR radio for eight years into the early 1990s, then wrote the Orange Watch column for The Big Orange/The Juice print publication for 18 years. A Syracuse University graduate, Brad currently runs his own media consulting business in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Managing Editor
Wesley has worked for Rivals.com covering the New York Knicks, as well as for Scout.com covering Syracuse athletics. Wesley has also worked for the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong) and reported on the NBA and MLB for the New York Sportscene. A native of Long Island, New York, Wesley graduated from Syracuse University in 2005.
Special Contributor/Senior Consultant
For 18 years, Judy was Editor and Publisher of The Big Orange/The Juice print publication. Judy is currently a freelance editor and writer and has covered Syracuse University athletics since 1988. She is a graduate of Le Moyne College, in Syracuse, New York.
Heather Mayer
Associate Editor
Heather is currently a copy writer for a New York City advertising agency and a freelancer for Carroll Gardens Patch. Heather has also written for The Associated Press, Health.com, Discover magazine, Glamour and DOTmed News. She is a native of Massachusetts, and a 2009 graduate from Syracuse University.
Assistant Editor
In addition to his editing duties, Corey covers the Syracuse football and basketball beat. He has previously worked in the book publishing industry and currently contributes to Syracuse University’s bE Magazine. Originally from Bangor, ME, Corey graduated from Syracuse University in 2007.
Assistant Editor
Ben is a proud member of the Class of 2014 at Syracuse University. He is currently studying Broadcast and Digital Journalism at the Newhouse school. Ben is on the lacrosse beat for The NewsHouse and also hosts a radio show on WERW, a college radio station. He grew up in the small town of Pittsfield, Maine and has followed Orange sports since 5th grade.
Photo Editor
Kicia photographs the Syracuse football, basketball and lacrosse teams. She has also written reviews for a site focusing on independent and foreign film and covered Syracuse University athletics. She is a native of Syracuse, NY and is a 2008 graduate of Syracuse University.
Senior Columnist
Robbie was formerly an editor and writer for RealClearSports where he also wrote the “Get in the Zone, Otto Zone” blog focusing on Syracuse basketball. He also co-produces “The Juice on The Cuse” podcast. Robbie graduated from Syracuse University in 2004, and is from Arlington, Virginia.
Senior Columnist
Micah most recently worked for the National Basketball Association. Prior to the NBA, Micah spent time with the Arena Football League. He also co-produces “The Juice on The Cuse” podcast. Micah grew up in Long Island, New York, and graduated from Syracuse University in 2004.
Senior Columnist
Dan is currently the editor of Common Ground magazine for Community Associations Institute (CAI) where he has won an Association Media & Publishing award for newswriting. Dan has also won a New England Press Association award while working for the The Inquirer and Mirror in Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he grew up. Dan is a 2005 Syracuse University graduate.
Senior Columnist
Matt currently works as an on-air talent and producer for Turner Sports in Atlanta, where he is from. Among his responsibilities are voicing over highlights for NCAA.com, NBA.com, WNBA.com, and PGA.com. He has also served as an associate producer for TNT’s coverage of the NBA Playoffs and TBS’s coverage of the MLB Postseason. Matt also has experience as a minor league baseball play-by-play announcer and as a PA announcer in D-I college athletics. Matt graduated from Syracuse University in 2005.
Senior Columnist
Jeff has covered Massachusetts Minutemen basketball for The Maroon and White and The Daily Hampshire Gazette. He has also written for The Daily Orange. Jeff is an Amherst, Massachusetts native, and graduated from Syracuse University in 2006.
Senior Columnist
Matt worked for the Westchester Journal News, where he is originally from, covering a variety of sports. He has also covered Syracuse University basketball from 2003-05 in both online and print. Matt graduated from Syracuse University in 2004 and currently resides in New York City.
Senior Columnist
Nate Federman has written for several television shows you probably haven’t watched. He is a lifelong Syracuse fan and 2004 graduate who still belligerently lectures people about just how good Craig Forth was at setting screens in his “Otto Erotica” column.
Senior Columnist
A 1996 graduate of Syracuse University, Jim has reported on Syracuse sports for the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California on nearly a decade, where he currently resides. He has also written a fantasy basketball column published by NBA.com.
Columnist
Mike specializes in out of conference NCAA basketball and Syracuse basketball. He has also previously co-hosted The Juice on the Cuse Podcast on SNY.tv. He also follows the Orange in the pros, a frequent topic of his monthly “Taco Time!” column. Mike is a native of Massachusetts, and graduated from Syracuse University in 2006.
Columnist
Rachel is a senior at Syracuse University majoring in broadcast journalism. She has previously interned at SportsNet New York and has contributed to Dime Magazine and covered beats ranging from Big East basketball to men’s soccer for The Daily Orange. She is originally from Maryland.
Staff Writer
Lauren is a junior public relations and modern foreign languages dual major enrolled in the Newhouse School and the College of Arts and Sciences at Syracuse University. She is a member of an a cappella group, serves as a tour guide for the university and participates in several communications organizations on campus. When not rooting for the Orange, she can be found cheering on the sports teams of her native Philadelphia, Pa.
Staff Writer
Michelle is a freshman studying Public Relations at Syracuse University. She is a part of disability student advocacy groups among other clubs on campus, and currently works for the University’s Literacy corps. Michelle is from the D.C Area, and though home means facing Georgetown fans everyday, she still remains loyal to the Orange. She has followed Syracuse Athletics with her father since elementary school.
Staff Writer
Saugat has photographed and written about Syracuse basketball and football, and is frequently featured in “Kickoff Countdown” and “Tipoff Countdown”. Originally from Long Island, NY, he graduated from Syracuse in 2005 with a major in computer engineering. He currently resides in the Washington D.C. area.
Andrew Kouwe
Podcast host
Andrew Kouwe is a college basketball analyst on The Juice on the Cuse Podcast hosted by SNY.tv. Andrew played for the Syracuse basketball team from 2000-04, and appeared in 26 games. He was also a member of the 2002-03 NCAA National Championship team. He currently works for New Era in the New York City area and is originally from Tampa, Florida.
Social Media Consultant
Daniel currently works at Demand Media in NYC specializing in digital advertising, website layout/functionality and social media. Originally from northeastern PA, he graduated from Syracuse in 2005 with a concentration in Marketing/Advertising and Information Studies & Technology.
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