By Steve Schaefer

This site has only been in existence for a few short months, but in that time we’ve been overwhelmed by the welcome from the online Cuse community and Orange fans from points all over the country. With classes starting up in Syracuse and the first football game just a few days away, what better time to offer up a recap of what we’ve been covering from the end of spring semester through the dog days of summer..

Whether you’re a freshman just now embracing all that is ‘Cuse athletics, or you spent the summer backpacking through Tanzania with no access to the Internet, this refresher course should have you all up to speed by kickoff in Akron Saturday.

May
With the Sweet 16 exit of the basketball team still fresh on everyone’s mind, Syracuse lacrosse bows out to Army in a stunning upset.

In the heat of the conference realignment debate, the case for a Big East Network is made.

The Squeezing The Juice series catches up with SU alum, ESPN E:60 producer and Emmy winner Yaron Deskalo.

June
‘Cuse quitter Mike Williams inks a deal with the Tampa Bay Bucs after being picked in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Optimism ensues.

The dominoes start falling in the college football conference realignment game…and keep falling.

Doug Marrone snags a wideout who didn’t have the marks for Stanford. Nerds.

NBA Draft: Wes joins Jonny in Minnesota, and miracle of miracles, Andy will stay in New York.

Otto’s Army picks the ‘Cuse football offensive MVP. Yikes. Can we get a mulligan?

July
The Army celebrates Indpendence Day with Orange Drinkin’ Buddies, What Ifs, Recruiting Busts, Reasons For Orange Pride and Bright Spots in a dismal stretch of football.

Hoops recruit Trevor Cooney continues to impress.

Could Carmelo be a Knick?

After cooler heads prevail and March Madness expands to a manageable 68 instead of an ungainly 96, the NCAA unveils the new format.

USC makes a change in the athletic department, but Daryl Gross doesn’t head to the coast.

August
Floyd Little’s long-overdue induction into the NFL Hall of Fame inspires the question: are any other Orange Canton-bound?

After a flirtation with Kentucky-bound forward Anthony Davis, ‘Cuse rejoices as Christmas comes early.

Delone Carter gets reinstated, but questions remain as camp kicks off including the debate over the decision not to suspend the running back from any games.

So there you have it. Feel free to explore the site for the rest of our coverage, including the basketball team’s stirring second half. And be sure to come back often as we chronicle all that is Orange in the months ahead.