The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

Episodes

September 6, 2025 18 mins
In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskski discuss SU's narrow victory over UConn, as well as why Fran Brown made his players run sprints after the victory #cfb #collegefootball #syracuse #sports #football #uconn _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-z...
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In this episode, CNY Central Sports Reporters Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU Football player and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse Football's previous season-opening loss to No. 24 Tennessee, and look ahead to the home opener against UConn. What does SU have to do in order to come out on top? #collegefootball #cfb #college #sports #football #newyork #syracuse #syracusefootball #orange #uconn ...
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In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU Football player Dan Conley preview Syracuse's upcoming matchup against No. 24 Tennessee. _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to break down a Week One LOSS for Syracuse football. The Orange were faced with a tough test against No. 24 Tennessee in Atlanta, and allowed the Vols to put up 45 points. Joey Aguilar threw for 3 touchdowns, and the Vols added on another 246 yards on the ground. Is this SU defense a big problem? Where does Fran Brown go from here? Join us #cfb #collegefootball #syracuse #syracusefoot...
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Ashley Wenskoski is joined by a VERY special guest heading into Week One of the college football season! NFL RedZone's Scott Hanson joins the show to talk everything from the outlook for Syracuse football, Fran Brown, and an EXCLUSIVE look at his new wardrobe, custom made right here in the 315. Join us! _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts...
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In this episode of 'The Orangge Zone Podcast,' Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss Syracuse Football's decision to name Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli as QB-1 and talk about several players to watch as famm camp comes to a close. #syracuse #podcast #sports #football #cfb #collegefootball #notredame #notredamefootball #syracusefootball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify....
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In this video, Samantha Croston sits down with Tennessee Football Beat Writer Patrick Brown to discuss the ongoing Quarterback battle between Joey Aguilar and Jake Merklinger #cfb #collegefootball #tennessee #vols #syracuse #orange _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 i...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to break down the Syracuse football defense heading into this football season. There's some notable veterans like Duce Chestnut, Devin Grant, Derek McDonald, Dion "Tank" Wilson, and more. Plus, the #8 best incoming freshmen in FBS shines through training camp. Our thoughts, observations, and notes now with under 20 days before the season opener. 00:00-4:59: Previewing the corners - Sa...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to break down the Syracuse football defense heading into this football season. There's some notable veterans like Duce Chestnut, Devin Grant, Derek McDonald, Dion "Tank" Wilson, and more. Plus, the #8 best incoming freshmen in FBS shines through training camp. Our thoughts, observations, and notes now with under 20 days before the season opener. 00:00-4:59: Previewing the corners - Sa...
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Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli and LSU transfer Rickie Collins speak at media availability on Tuesday about Syracuse Football's QB-1 decision. While no decision has been made, both have been taking reps at training camp before Syracuse's opener against Tennessee on August 30th. 00:00-7:36: Steve Angeli 7:36-14:21: Rickie Collins #syracuse #syracusefootball #sports #cfb #collegefootball #syracuseorange #franbrown #quarterback #c...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to break down the quarterback battle at Syracuse heading into this football season. With Kyle McCord now a Philadelphia Eagle, either Notre Dame transfer Steve Angeli or LSU transfer Rickie Collins are poised to win the job. Who will be under center come August 30th? Our thoughts, observations, and notes from fall camp. 00:00-7:32: Observations from camp - what Fran Brown and Jeff Nix...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse football linebacker Dan Conley. A 1995 graduate of SU, Conley owns the Syracuse record for most tackles by a freshman, served as a team captain, and was First-Team All-Big East in 1994. He also is the former linebackers coach for the Orange. Conley previews the upcoming SU football season, details how the alumni relationship with Fran Brown has shifted, and discuss...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are here to discuss Boeheim's Army EARLY EXIT from The Basketball Tournament. The Syracuse alumni team loses in the round of 32 to 'We are D3.' What went wrong? PLUS, Syracuse women's lacrosse names a new offensive coordinator. 00:00-11:01: Boeheim's Army is ELIMINATED from TBT in the round of 32 11:02-15:58: Syracuse women's lacrosse brings in alum Nicole Levy as OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR #syrac...
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Ashley Wenskoski and Rachel Culver preview changes to the lineup of SU football players that will attend the ACC Kickoff event alongside Fran Brown next week, and discuss the recent SU Men's Basketball NIL event. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss the latest offseason updates for Syracuse football! Five-star WR Calvin Russell committed to the Orange over the weekend, becoming just SU's third five-star commitment EVER. Russell is a top-five WR nationally in the 2026 class. What does this mean for the program, and how is Fran Brown doing it? PLUS, edge rusher KingJoseph Edwards has entered the transfer portal. 00:00-8:...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are BACK to discuss all things Syracuse Orange! This week, it was revealed that SU men's basketball will face preseason TOP-25 opponents HOUSTON and KANSAS in November's Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. What should Adrian Autry's staff do to prepare for these games? PLUS, SU women's lacrosse players win GOLD with Team USA, the Haudenosaunee Nationals win BRONZE, and SU football offseason gath...
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Ashley Wenskoski is joined by Class of 2026 quarterback Semaj Beals on this overtime episode of The Orange Zone Podcast. Beals is the quarterback at Philadelphia's Roman Catholic High School, where he broke the city's all-time passing yards record as a junior last fall - a record that was previously set by none other than Kyle McCord. Beals recently went on an official visit to Syracuse and is heavily considering the Orange as he a...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back and have a LOT to talk about in the world of Syracuse sports this week! Regy Thorpe is formally introduced as the new SU women's lacrosse head coach, SU men's basketball is on campus for summer workouts and Kiyan Anthony has arrived, the Orange have a new strength and conditioning coach, and SU football makes moves in the 2026 recruiting class. Join us! 00:00-11:45: Regy Thorpe is FOR...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined this week by two very special guests. Both Allyson Trice (SU '21) and Paige Crandall (Le Moyne '24) are headed to compete for the Haudenosaunee Nationals in the Pan-American Lacrosse Association (PALA) Women's Qualifier at the end of June in Florida. The top four teams from the tournament will qualify for the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship. The 11-team field for the qualifi...
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On this episode of the Orange Zone Overtime, Samantha Croston sits down with Class of 2026 Commit Jimmy Gregg, the No. 1 Punter in his class, who explains why he committed to Syracuse Football. #football #cfb #syracuse #franbrown #collegefootball #syracuseorange #college #athletics #athlete _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://...
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