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.