Matt Goodman, Author at The Juice Online

Basketball

Syracuse’s offense has collapsed without Fab Melo

February 1, 2012 Matt Goodman

It comes as a complete shock that in the three games without its starting center, Syracuse’s offense has completely crumbled.

Basketball

Syracuse has new identity

January 18, 2012 Matt Goodman

Whereas most other rosters had the zone, a shortened rotation, and one or two talented scorers, this one is defined by its depth and unselfishness.

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Syracuse New Years resolutions

January 3, 2012 Matt Goodman

With 2011 in the books, let’s take a look at the key members of the No. 1 Syracuse Orange and what their resolutions for 2012 should be to keep the team going strong, and march on towards New Orleans and the Final Four.

Syracuse top ranking restores pride

December 15, 2011 Matt Goodman

It’s been three weeks since I wrote that Syracuse’s early season competition lacked any true tests, and we wouldn’t know where the team stood until Big East play in January. So allow me to pull a 180 and scream from the rooftops on Dec. 15, “CUSE IS NO. 1!”

NIT Season Tip-Off lacking true test for Syracuse

November 22, 2011 Matt Goodman

Year after year the Syracuse Orange leaves Madison Square Garden after an early season tournament and fans and experts alike usually have some indication of how the team is going to fare for the remainder of the season. This year, however, barring an unforeseen collapse, Syracuse will win and we still won’t know anything about this team.

Melo looks ready for Syracuse

November 9, 2011 Matt Goodman

With the rest of last year’s team back plus three prized recruits Syracuse has the depth, talent, and experience to succeed. The new-look Fab Melo could be the 7-foot piece that holds it all together. The encouraging thought emerging from the preseason for the Orange is that he looks ready, willing and able to be that piece.