3 Idiots and a Lawyer: The Syracuse Sports Podcast

Joe and Kevin debate whether there is anything short of winning the ACC tournament Syracuse can do to make the big dance. The guys discuss the encouraging signs from Red Autry's first season as head coach, but also lament how close they were to something bigger. Joe also reviews the huge win for the men's lacrosse team.

This week Joe and Kevin discuss the tough loss to Joe Girard and the Clemson Tigers, while also reflecting on the big upset over #7 UNC in the Dome. The guys break down the annual Syracuse bubble talk that was resurrected by the stunning victory. After shoutouts to the recent success of the women's basketball and men's lacrosse teams, Joe and Kevin review this years Super Bowl.

Joe and Kevin break down the recent tribulations of the basketball team as they look ahead to the upcoming matchup with former Orange player Joe Girard and his Clemson Tigers. The guys make some picks for the Big Game, and then review the hot start for Syracuse lacrosse.

Joe and Kevin explore the newly released 2024 Syracuse Football schedule and discuss the outlook for potential success next season. Then, they ponder over why Jim Harbaugh would leave Michigan for the NFL coming off a National Championship. Kevin laments the lack of a true center on the basketball team as the guys try to make sense of where this Syracuse team stands in the NCAA tournament landscape.

oe, Kevin, and Matt discuss the butt kicking Syracuse suffered at the hands of North Carolina. The guys talk about the defense's poor strategy, the offense's stagnation, and the concerns about depth. Meanwhile, the ACC referees once again made a strange call that begs the question, is there more to this trend? The guys preview the matchup with 4th-ranked Florida State and check on Syracuse soccer.

Joe and Matt discuss the importance of not forgetting the main goal of the 2023 Syracuse season, making a bowl game, after the Orange suffer their first loss vs. Clemson. Brett calls in to offer his thoughts on the program and to respond to Joe's thoughts last week. Joe and Matt preview week two of the gauntlet vs. North Carolina and Matt starts the show by talking about his experience at the Bears game.

Syracuse football beat Army 29-16 to get off to its first back-to-back 4-0 starts since 1959-1960 and finish undefeated in non-conference play! Joe and Matt break down how Syracuse overcame a poor first half to win and reflect on a very successful first third of the season. The guys look ahead to week one of the gauntlet against a Clemson team that is very similar to Syracuse. Joe and Matt also take a look at the newly released basketball schedule and decide we'll know who this team is by Christmas. Finally, Joe has a message for the Syracuse fans who can't just enjoy a good thing.

Syracuse was the first non-Big Ten school to ruin NBC's new Big Ten Saturday Night as it derailed Purdue in front of a sellout in West Lafayette. The guys talk about Garrett Shrader and the Syracuse defense's incredible night. Yet, Kevin and Joe have some concerns despite the positive result. Did we see some problems that could emerge later? The guys preview the Orange's matchup with Army and their shotgun triple option to close out non-conference play.

Syracuse football rolled for the second straight week in a 48-7 win over Western Michigan, but lost two key players in the process. Matt and Joe break down the win and what those losses mean for this Syracuse team. The guys preview the Orange's first major test in primetime at Purdue and talk about Syracuse's 20th place ranking in ESPN's Football Power Index.

Syracuse football's 2023 campaign got off to a solid start with a 65-0 rout of Colgate in which the Orange set the school record for yards in a game (677)! Kevin, Joe, and Matt discuss what can be learned from such a lopsided win over an overpowered opponent and give their first stars and demerits of the year. The guys look ahead to Syracuse's matchup with Western Michigan. Plus, the guys give their takes on the ACC voting to add California, Stanford, and SMU in 2024.

Matt and Joe preview the 2023 Syracuse football season. With their best depth in years and a favorable schedule, can Syracuse return to a bowl game? The guys look at the schedule and players for 2023. Plus, how will Syracuse fair in conference re-alignment? Will the ACC add Cal, Stanford, and SMU? Matt gives his scenarios for Syracuse's future home.

Matt and Joe talk about Judah Mintz and Joe Girard III looking into their NBA Draft status while still keeping their college eligibility. Will we get to see Judah play alongside J.J. Starling? Syracuse women's basketball's season came to an end in the WNIT, but things are looking up for a program that put together 20 wins in year one under Felisha Legette-Jack. Syracuse lacrosse notched a pair of wins against weaker opponents, but still struggled winning faceoffs. And Syracuse women's lacrosse reached Number 1 in the country with a perfect 12-0 record!

The full gang is here to talk about the end of the Jim Boeheim era and look back on one of the most storied careers in college basketball history. With 1,116 wins and a whopping 71.7% winning percentage it will be hard to replace such a legend. But what will be the expectations be for Adrian Autry and how quickly will he have to show results? Plus, lacrosse suffered another close loss and is watching its tournament resume opportunities slipping. Finally, Brett is pretty steamed about Brent Axe's firing from ESPN Syracuse. 

Joe and Matt talk about Syracuse's rematch with Wake Forest coming up in the Second Round of the ACC Tournament. Can Syracuse repeat a W five days after a win or will the rematch favor the loser of game one? The guys make their ACC Tournament picks and talk about the road Syracuse would have to go through to make the NCAA Tournament. Syracuse lacrosse suffered a heartbreaking loss to Duke on Sunday and now have rival Johns Hopkins on Saturday. Can the Orange finally get over the hump? Joe breaks down the faceoff problem that is plaguing the Orange. Meanwhile, Syracuse women's lacrosse is still cruising. 

As Syracuse basketball suffers its 4th consecutive loss by at least 17 points to a Georgia Tech team that had not won an ACC road game, it feels like an era is coming to an end. Joe and Matt agree it's time for Jim Boeheim to move on and it may even be time for Syracuse University to have a difficult conversation with the long-time coach. Brett calls in to talk about the four-game skid, the defense, why the zone may still work, and Boeheim. Meanwhile, Syracuse lacrosse looked good again, but couldn't make up for a bad second quarter in a loss to UNC with Duke coming to the Dome next. But Syracuse women's lacrosse is cruising at #2 in the country. 

Matt and Joe talk about a pair of disastrous games for a Syracuse basketball team that needed wins to even have a chance at the NCAA Tournament. Joe points out the major problem is that Syracuse's defense does not match up with the modern era of basketball. Syracuse lacrosse played well against stiff competition and now has a winnable game against a ranked UNC on Saturday. The guys talk about Felisha Legette-Jack's first year at the helm of Syracuse women's basketball and the impressive second weekend from Syracuse women's lacrosse. Finally, Joe and Matt talk about the XFL and its potential to be a legitimate minor league for football.

Joe and Matt talk about Syracuse basketball's first Top 25 win in over two years and it could not have come at a better time for a Syracuse team that some say need to go 4-2 over their last six games to have a chance at the NCAA Tournament. Can Syracuse keep the momentum going to grab a pair of wins against Duke and Clemson? The Syracuse lacrosse offense lived up to Joe's preseason expectations in a pair of blowout wins over Albany and Holy Cross, but now must face Top 10 competition in Maryland. Meanwhile women's lacrosse started the season with a Top 5 win and faces Number 2 on Friday. Finally, Joe and Matt take a look at Syracuse football's 2023 schedule.  

The original crew is all together to talk about Syracuse's two wins this past week . . . and Jim Boeheim's "old man yells at cloud" interview with ESPN's Pete Thamel. The guys have some strong feelings about Jim Boeheim and his future with Syracuse athletics. Joe talks about Syracuse lacrosse's first win of the season ahead of a doubleheader weekend. Plus, the guys make their Super Bowl XLVII picks! 

Joe, Matt, and Brett preview a Syracuse lacrosse team loaded with talent. What are the expectations for the program in year two of the Gary Gait era and how will freshman Joey Spallina fill the role of #22? Plus, it was a rough week for Syracuse basketball, but Judah Mintz and Malik Brown both looked good as the team continues to progress. The guys review the week that was and preview two winnable road games vs. Boston College and Florida State. And Brett rants against a confectioner for a second time.

The 3 Idiots and a Lawyer podcast has made it to the 100th episode! Thanks for your loyalty and listening! This week, Joe and Matt discuss Syracuse's close loss to North Carolina, Joe Girard's dive to keep the ball inbounds, and the referees. Where does this Syracuse team stand with about five weeks left in the regular season? Meanwhile, Syracuse women's basketball are on a three game losing streak that features two more losses highlighted by a bad quarter. Matt and Joe make their NFL Conference Championship Game picks and pick their favorite moments in 3 Idiots and a Lawyer history. Finally, a guest calls in with special news. 

Joe, Brett, and Matt talk about Syracuse basketball's late collapse against 17th-ranked Miami that robbed them of their first Q1 win of the season. What caused Judah Mintz's bad day and why is Syracuse having such slow starts to game? The guys hand out stars and demerits and look ahead to the games against Georgia Tech and North Carolina. In women's basketball, Syracuse is playing tough against highly touted opponents, but is having trouble closing. Finally, the guys make their NFL Divisional Round Playoff picks. 

Joe and Matt talk about Syracuse basketball's up-and-down week featuring a loss to Virginia and a win against Virginia Tech. In both games Syracuse played a number of players from the bench, not a very common move in Jim Boeheim's past. Plus, Syracuse women's basketball is riding high with a pair of wins! The guys discuss the plans to expand the College Football Playoff and what the playoff would have looked like this season. Finally, it's that time of year! NFL Playoffs! Joe and Matt make their picks for the NFL Wild Card Weekend. 

Joe, Brett, and Matt review Syracuse's 28-20 loss in the Pinstripe Bowl and discuss whether the 2022 Orange football team's 7-6 record is a success. Plus, what are the expectations going into the 2023 football season based on some of the young talent we saw in the bowl? Syracuse basketball collected two wins in ugly fashion. The guys review those games and talk about one player admitting he could give more effort. 

The full 3 Idiots and a Lawyer cast returns for a holiday reunion! The guys preview the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl against Minnesota and make their picks. Plus, a look at an up and down week for Syracuse basketball. The guys make the Syracuse Athletics holiday wishes and New Year's Resolutions. The Airing of Grievances gets contentious as Joe calls out the criticisms of Joe Girard. Finally, Matt describes some last minute Syracuse stocking stuffers for the Orange fan in your family. 

Joe and Matt celebrate Syracuse soccer's first National Championship! They discuss the thrilling title game that ended with Syracuse winning the title 7-6 in penalty kicks over soccer power Indiana and the successful program that Coach Ian McIntyre has built at Syracuse. Also, can we buy those awesome soccer jerseys now? Plus, Syracuse basketball is on a four-game winning streak, including a win over rival Georgetown. Joe and Matt talk about what is going right in Orange hoops. The guys talk about Syracuse football's coordinator changes and the rotating door at Syracuse via the transfer portal, including a pair of four star additions. Finally, Matt argues that Syracuse fans should embrace the transfer portal because it is improving Syracuse football.

For the first time in perhaps the entire history of 3 Idiots and a Lawyer there is nothing to complain about! Syracuse football was accepted to the Pinstripe Bowl, Syracuse soccer is headed to the College Cup, and Syracuse basketball put together two great wins! Matt and Joe talk about Orange football's bowl opponent, Minnesota, an old-school up-the-middle running power. Plus, a look at Syracuse soccer's road to the National Championship. Finally, a breakdown of SU basketball's big wins and a look ahead to their matchup with Georgetown. Listen up! We have nothing to complain about!

Matt and Joe discuss Syracuse football's victory against Boston College to reach 7-5 and achieve a guaranteed winning season. What does that mean for the program? Plus, a last look at the final ACC football standings. The guys talk about Syracuse soccer's Sweet 16 victory that leaves them as the highest seeded team remaining in the NCAA Soccer Tournament. Plus, the long awaited Syracuse women's basketball preview in year one of Felisha Legette-Jack at the helm of the Orange. Finally, the men's hoops team is having some trouble.  

Syracuse soccer won the ACC Championship in a thrilling 2-0 victory over Clemson to seal a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament! Joe and Matt talk about the quietly successful soccer program Ian McIntyre has built in Central New York. But while Syracuse futbol is up, Syracuse football is down as it suffered its fourth straight loss in a 38-3 blowout at the hands of Florida State. Joe and Matt discuss the depth and injury issues that continuously plague the Syracuse program and prevent successful endings to seasons. Plus, a look ahead to the game with Wake Forest and a review of Syracuse basketball's second straight loss to Colgate. 

Joe and Matt preview the 2022-2023 Syracuse basketball team that features six freshmen and a few well-known seniors. Who needs to step up to help Syracuse bounce back from Jim Boeheim's only losing season? Will we see more man defense like we did vs. Lehigh? The guys make their season predictions and predict how far they think Syracuse will go in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Joe and Matt review a disastrous football game at Pittsburgh and preview a very tough final matchup in the Dome against Florida State. Will we see Garrett Shrader again this season? And will Syracuse have to face a familiar opponent in the bowl season? Listen in!

The guys talk about Syracuse football's second straight loss to a Notre Dame team that ran for over 200 yards on SU's defense. What went wrong for Syracuse and how can the defense prevent another team from running all over them again. Plus, the guys assess Carlos Del Rio-Wilson's first long-term quarterback experience after he filled in for the injured Garrett Shrader in the second half. The guys preview and make their picks for the Pitt game and Matt rhapsodizes about the year of college football chaos that is 2022. 

Syracuse football suffered its first loss of the season by 6 points to 5th-ranked Clemson, but despite the loss Matt and Joe think they are beginning to understand who this Syracuse team is and it's better than they thought. Kevin, Joe, and Matt break down what went wrong vs. Clemson and preview the upcoming matchup vs. a Notre Dame team that has not lived up to its preseason billing. Plus, a discussion about Dino Babers, a look around the ACC, and another look at Syracuse's bowl projections.

Syracuse football is 6-0 and bowl bound in the middle of October! Joe, Kevin, and Matt discuss the incredible moment this is for the program where anything is still possible. They break down the big win vs. NC State and preview what may be Syracuse football's biggest game since the 1988 Sugar Bowl. A win vs Clemson likely means becoming the favorites to win the ACC and potentially punch a ticket to the College Football Playoff. What does Syracuse need to do to win this pivotal matchup against #5? Plus, we check in on Syracuse's opponents and debut our new segment, Going Bowling!

Syracuse football is 5-0 for the first time since 1987! The Orange are now ranked in both national polls at 21st in the Coaches Poll and 22nd in the AP Poll as they head into the bye week. Joe and Matt break down the lopsided game vs. Wagner that featured a shorter second half and talk the big picture for a Syracuse football team defying preseason expectations. What is their ceiling? What is an acceptable outcome to the season? But most of all they talk about how great it is to be enjoying a 5-0 football team and they hope the Syracuse fans enjoy this wonderful moment. It's October and Syracuse football is still undefeated!

Syracuse football stays perfect at 4-0 after winning a nail-biter vs. Virginia. Brett returns to the show to talk about SU football's mistaken-ridden win with Kevin and Matt. The guys give out stars to the Syracuse players who stepped up big on Friday night, but also express concerns about the running game and penalties. The guys make their Wagner predictions and explain what they want to see from Syracuse in their fifth game. Plus, a look around the ACC. 

We're back after a long absence! And we have much happier things to talk about than where we left off as Syracuse football is off to a 3-0 start! Kevin, Joe, and Matt break down the first three weeks of the season and preview the Orange's Friday night matchup with Virginia. Plus, stars and demerits from the first quarter of the season, a re-evaluation of our expectations for the football team, and a look at Syracuse's opponents. 

Matt and Joe talk about the best team on the Syracuse campus, women's lacrosse, and the surprisingly worst team on campus, men's lacrosse. As both teams wind down the regular season they are going in very different directions. Three new transfers are joining the Syracuse women's basketball team. What will they bring to the new roster? And finally, Matt and Joe have some strong thoughts about the Dome's new namesake, JMA Wireless. 

The guys react to the show getting a longtime wish as Felisha Legette-Jack was named the head coach of Syracuse women's basketball. The guys talk about her successful tenure at Buffalo and what we hope to see as she rebuilds the women's basketball program. Meanwhile, the men's team got a big boost from a Top 50 recruit. The guys talk and topsy-turvy two weeks for Syracuse lacrosse with a top-10 win complete with a Sportscenter #1 play and one of the worst program losses in history. Plus, hopes are high after an impressive showing by the football team in the Orange and Blue Game. Finally, Syracuse women's lacrosse is still proving to be the best program on campus. 

The guys return from a spring hiatus to wrap a bow on the Syracuse basketball season and look at the remaining teams in the NCAA Tournament. Joe gives his thoughts on an underwhelming Syracuse lacrosse season to this point. Plus, we get a rare segment of Shellshocked as Joe talks about the mess Syracuse athletics has made of the women's basketball program. 

The guys discuss the "plan" Coach Boeheim revealed about his eventual retirement; Brett gives Bourama Sidibe a long overdue star while Colin explains the basics of catching to the Syracuse lacrosse team. 

Joe and Matt talk about full week of Syracuse basketball complete with three games and look ahead to the Carolina duo facing Syracuse this weekend of #7 Duke and North Carolina. Can Syracuse win one of these matchups? Plus, after a close loss to #1 Maryland, Syracuse lacrosse must turn its attention to #2 Virginia. 

The guys talks about a depressing Syracuse basketball loss and a more depressing outlook for the rest of the season. But a blowout win for the lacrosse program provides some hope for sports -- at least until they remember that the baseball owners have locked out the players.

Can Frank Anselem step up? Will we see more small ball/ 3 guard lineups? Will Benny Williams see an increase in minutes? Or is he blocked by Jimmy existing? The guys also talk about Benny's poor shooting. Plus, it's the lacrosse preview show! The guys discuss the high expectations, but extremely difficult schedule for the lacrosse season.

As Syracuse basketball gets back to a .500 record with two straight wins, the guys reserve themselves to the fact that this team is going to give them hope as it enters a stretch with several winnable games. They try to figure out what percentage chance the Orange have of making the NCAA Tournament because this is what being a Syracuse fan is now. The guys run down the recently released 2022 Syracuse football schedule and discuss Dino Babers' 2022 recruiting class. Plus, a Sean Tucker track update and a discussion about Brian Flores' lawsuit against the NFL. 

The guys have a tough discussion as Syracuse basketball drops two games below .500 about whether Jim Boeheim is the real problem with Syracuse basketball. Is it time for Jim to retire and even if it is, would he? The guys check in on the women's basketball team that is in the midst of a 5-game losing streak. Meanwhile, football added a former 4-star recruit to its secondary and a wide receiver coach with a 4-star quarterback son. Will he join his dad at SU? Finally, the guys make their NFL Championship Weekend picks and Brett laments the Bills heartbreaking loss to the Chiefs. 

The guys discuss another week in which Syracuse basketball split their games in half, one win and one loss. And even after the win vs. Clemson, they're not feeling great about this Syracuse team. They discuss a head-scratching comment from Jim Boeheim during the Monday press conference and make picks for the games at Duke and Pitt. Plus, Syracuse football is getting some new players through some late recruiting and the transfer portal. Finally, the guys make their NFL Divisional Round picks. 

The guys discuss Syracuse's three-game losing streak, why Joe still likes a bad team, the Orange's newest QB, and their NFL picks.

Happy New Year! The guys talked about a rough few weeks for Syracuse basketball that included two Ivy League wins and two losses to mediocre squads. Is it time to throw in the towel on the season? Not yet, but things have to improve. The guys talk about Syracuse football's new offensive guru hires and how Sean Tucker was robbed of consensus All-American status by Sporting News. Finally, some New Years resolutions for Syracuse athletics in 2022. 

A win over Florida State and a competitive night in MSG against 6th-ranked Villanova has the guys wondering if Syracuse basketball is better than they thought. The guys turn their attention toward Syracuse's rival, Georgetown, and make their predictions for the big matchup. Matt and Joe take some time to talk about the Syracuse women's team's big win over #18 Ohio State and their follow-up win in which they scored the most points in a game in program history. The guys end with some football notes and Matt rants about how Miami is paying for their new football staff. 

Joe, Matt and Brett discuss the tumultuous week that was Syracuse basketball, Jesse Edwards' coming out party, Cole Swider's struggles, and put a a nicer bow on the football season than Sean Tucker did.

The guys break down a disastrous Saturday for Syracuse athletics as the football team got blown out by NC State 41-17 and the basketball team lost to Colgate for the first time since 1962. How will both programs respond to these losses? The guys preview a must-win regular season finale for the football team against ACC Coastal Division Champs Pittsburgh and a major test for Syracuse basketball in the Battle 4 Atlantis.