Up In the Rafters

Cali to Cuse joins The Challenge Podcast Network in an all-new show "Up in the Rafters" where Anthony, "Papi" and Lucas deep-dive into various college basketball and gambling topics. Go check us out at www.thechallenge-sports.com and find other podcasts and articles.

Up in the Rafters: NCAA Tournament Wrap Up 04/10/2021

Up in the Rafters: NCAA Tournament Wrap Up Baylor has won the NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship! Listen as A.Scott and Lucas discuss the national championship game and decide which players' draft stock rose the most from this year's Final Four. A.Scott also does his best Drew Timme impersonation as the guys also discuss the futures for Gonzaga and Baylor. Cali to Cuse is taking a little hiatus, so you don't want to miss our final episode. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18673619

A Confusingly Successful Syracuse Debrief; Are We Destined For Gonzaga vs. Baylor? 04/03/2021

A Confusingly Successful Syracuse Debrief; Are We Destined For Gonzaga vs. Baylor? Anthony, Papi, and Lucas debrief a confusingly successful Syracuse season after losing to Houston in the Sweet 16. Then they hand out awards and recap some of the best (and not so best) moments from the season. They conclude today's episode with previewing the Final Four between Gonzaga, UCLA, Baylor, and Houston. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18587132

Up in the Rafters - Syracuse Dances to the Sweet 16 03/26/2021

Up in the Rafters - Syracuse Dances to the Sweet 16 Lucas Silberman is out this week, but A.Scott and Andrew "Papi" Carey have you covered for the Sweet 16. The guys discuss Syracuse's path to the Sweet 16 and analyze the Orange's chances to make the Final 4. Plus, we give our updated Final 4 selections and discuss the biggest upsets in the tournament thus far. Get set for Sweet 16 weekend with the Cali to Cuse: Up in the Rafters Podcast. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18478691

Up in the Rafters: Making the Cali to Cuse Bracket 03/19/2021

Up in the Rafters: Making the Cali to Cuse Bracket NCAA March Madness is here! This week, A.Scott, Andrew "Papi" Carey and Lucas Silberman make the ultimate Cali to Cuse bracket. The guys run through every matchup in this year's tournament until there is only 1 team left standing. Will another 1 seed win it all, or is there a sleeper team that the Cali to Cuse podcast has their eye on? /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18390284

Up in the Rafters - Introducing Tony Brackets 03/12/2021

Up in the Rafters - Introducing Tony Brackets Selection Sunday is only 2 days away so it's time to introduce "Tony Brackets". A.Scott, AKA Tony Brackets, has been crunching the numbers, putting together projections for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament over the past few weeks. This week, Lucas, Andrew "Papi" Carey and A.Scott discuss the bubble teams from all the major conferences. Has Syracuse done enough to get in? Can the Big East get 5 teams in the tournament? Does the Mountain West deserve more than 1 bid? Find out on Cali to Cuse. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18299006

Up in the Rafters: From the Bubble to a #1 Seed 02/26/2021

Up in the Rafters: From the Bubble to a #1 Seed With less than 3 weeks until Selection Sunday, the NCAA announced there will be replacement teams for the NCAA men's basketball tournament in the event COVID-19 forces a team out of the bracket. This week on Cali to Cuse, the guys breakdown how the new rules could lead to a bubble team earning a #1 seed. Also, is Roy Williams dumb for adding Marquette to North Carolina's schedule in the middle of their ACC schedule? Plus, how does the bubble look heading into the last week of the regular season? /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18105779

Up in the Rafters: Florida State Takes Over the ACC / Player of the Year Debate 02/19/2021

Up in the Rafters: Florida State Takes Over the ACC / Player of the Year Debate This week on Cali to Cuse, A.Scott, Papi and Lucas provide an update on Syracuse's chances to make the NCAA Tournament, after having their game against Louisville postponed due to COVID-19. Also, has Florida State taken over the title as top dogs in the ACC? With less than a month until Selection Sunday, who's in and who's out among the bubble teams? And finally, the guys make their selections for Player of the Year: Garza or Dosunmu? /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/18011339

Up in the Rafters: Who are the Frauds of the Big 10 and Big 12? 02/12/2021

Up in the Rafters: Who are the Frauds of the Big 10 and Big 12? This week on Cali to Cuse, A.Scott, Papi and Lucas discuss the top teams in the Big 10 and Big 12, as well as who we think are the frauds heading into the tournament. Plus, we give our weekly Syracuse basketball update, and discuss if the NCAA Tournament will suffer without the Blue Bloods being real threats to win it all. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17922293

Baylor is Good at Basketball, Bubble is Heating Up 02/05/2021

Baylor is Good at Basketball, Bubble is Heating Up Cali to Cuse is back for another week as we are about 35 days away from Selection Sunday. On this week's episode, the guys analyze some of the teams currently on the Bubble. Plus, Gonzaga and Baylor are in a class of their own, so the guys debate on who would win if they met in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, we preview the week ahead as a slew of top 25 teams are set to square off Saturday and of course, we have our Super Bowl Picks. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17829695

Up in the Rafters - Syracuse on the Bubble / Big 12 Domination 01/29/2021

Up in the Rafters - Syracuse on the Bubble / Big 12 Domination This week on Cali to Cuse, A.Scott, Papi and Lucas discuss the state of the hometown Syracuse Orange. After a blowout loss to Virginia, what do the Orange need to do to solidify a spot in March. Also, is the Big 12 far and away the best conference in college basketball? Plus, we give our player props for the Super Bowl, and talk about the MLB's decision to not allow anyone into the HOF this season. @CalitoCuse /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17734757

Up in the Rafters - Alabama is a Basketball School 01/22/2021

Up in the Rafters - Alabama is a Basketball School This week on Cali to Cuse, A.Scott, Papi and Lucas debate who they thing is the best team in college basketball, Gonzaga or Baylor. Plus, Alabama looks like the top dog in the SEC, but can the Crimson Tide make real noise in March? The guys also dip their toes in the Big East, as Villanova looks poised for another deep run in March. Don't miss our Syracuse basketball segment off the top of the show, as it looks like the Orange have a new starting point guard in town. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17647580

Up in the Rafters: What’s wrong with the Blue Bloods? 01/15/2021

Up in the Rafters: What’s wrong with the Blue Bloods? This week the guys discuss the big surprises in college basketball, as Texas Tech upset Texas, and Michigan absolutely obliterated Wisconsin. Also, what’s wrong with Kentucky and Duke? The guys also keep it local and debate who should be getting the majority of the shots for Syracuse, after their crushing loss to UNC. If you’re a betting man or woman, you’ll also want to hear who the guys are taking in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17558237

Up in the Rafters - The ACC Bias is Unreal 01/08/2021

Up in the Rafters - The ACC Bias is Unreal In college basketball, it's clear the ACC is having a down year, but the voters continue to put ACC teams in the top 25 rankings. On Cali to Cuse this week, A.Scott, Andrew "Papi" Carey and Lucas Silberman discuss if any team in the ACC is a real threat to win it all in 2021. Plus, Godffrey Lucas, a writer from https://www.thechallenge-sports.com/ joins Cali to Cuse to make his selections for the 1st round of the NFL playoffs. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17470334

Up in the Rafters - Christmas Edition 12/25/2020

Up in the Rafters - Christmas Edition Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Basketball is king on Christmas, so what better way to spend it than with the guys at Cali to Cuse. We recap the college basketball games from the week before and debate if Gonzaga is the runaway favorite to win the title this year. Then, we preview the college basketball slate on Christmas Day, before giving our locks of the week, including daily fantasy plays for the NBA Christmas Day games. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17326475

Up in the Rafters - We're Back [Again] 12/18/2020

Up in the Rafters - We're Back [Again] Cali to Cuse is onto new horizons explaining the new partnership with The Challenge Podcast Network. Then we dive into why we make the big bucks: College Basketball and Gambling. We get a pulse on Syracuse basketball, the top 25 landscape and what to look forward to over the weekend. We finish off with our locks of the weeks that definitely won't make you want to text your bookie ever again. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/17241905

We're Back 06/04/2020

We're Back Anthony Scott, Andrew "Papi" Carey, and Lucas Silberman return after a long hiatus to discuss the world we currently live in, the return of the NBA, what's wrong with the MLB, and how the NHL's return will bring the casual fans together. Lastly, they discuss what movies and music they've enjoyed in quarantine (You're a wizard, Harry). /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/14700077

Episode 4 - Is Daniel Jones the Savior the Giants Needed? 09/26/2019

Episode 4 - Is Daniel Jones the Savior the Giants Needed? This week on Cali to Cuse the guys grade Daniel Jones after his first career start. Also we debate weather the Lions are for real at 2-0-1, and who are biggest surprise teams are thus far through week 3 of the NFL season. In the college ranks, does the SEC deserve 5 teams in the top 10, and is this a down year for the ACC? Finally we wrap up the show with our MLB world series predictions. Be sure to follow us on twitter @Calitocuse /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/11410217

NFL Week 3 - Eli Manning Benched? 09/19/2019

NFL Week 3 - Eli Manning Benched? This week on Cali to Cuse Anthony Scott, Andrew Carey, and Lucas Silberman dive into the biggest headlines from week 3 in the NFL. Does Eli deserve to be benched? Can the Steelers and Saints survive with their injuries at quarterback? Also what young quarterback would the guys want to start their team? Then we preview a big week ahead in college football. Finally, who will prevail in the tight wild card races in both the American and National Leagues? /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/11313164

NFL Week 2 - Does Dak Deserve the Money? 09/12/2019

NFL Week 2 - Does Dak Deserve the Money? Lucas Silberman makes his return to the Cali to Cuse Podcast as the guys break down all the big games from week 2 in the NFL. Does Dak deserve a big payday, and the guys react to Kyler Murray's debut with the Cardinals. Then we shift our attention to the college ranks where LSU looks like they finally have a star at the quarterback position. Then we wrap things up talking about the long ball in baseball and the NL wild card race. Follow us on twitter @Calitocuse /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/11227076

Season 2 Premiere - The NFL is Back 09/05/2019

Season 2 Premiere - The NFL is Back Cali to Cuse is back for another season, and so is the NFL. The guys give their early predictions for the 2019 football season, and break down the first week of college football action. Also, is the USA still the basketball powerhouse that we've come to expect? Hear from Andrew "Papi" Carey and Anthony Scott as they break down the biggest headlines in sports. Lucas Silberman will look to rejoin the squad next week. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/11136932

Episode 10 - NBA Conference Finals and MLB Discussion 05/21/2019

Episode 10 - NBA Conference Finals and MLB Discussion This week on the Cali to Cuse Podcast Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman discuss the NBA conference final matchups. Can Kawhi lead the Raptors to the finals, and who has been the most surprising player for the Warriors in KD's absence (7:30-26:30). Then we give our picks on all the NBA awards for 2018-2019 (27:15-45:45). Then we wrap things up discussing where we stand in the MLB after a quarter of the season (46:30-1:00:00). Don't forget to tune into our one last thing. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9860315

Episode 9 - NBA Conference Finals, Draft Lottery, and MLB Discussions 05/16/2019

Episode 9 - NBA Conference Finals, Draft Lottery, and MLB Discussions This week Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman hold down the fort as the Andrew "Papi" Carey recovers from the Syracuse LAX defeat. First up, the guys discuss the NBA Conference Finals, and how Kawhi's crazy shot may have changed the NBA landscape. (Start-42:35) Then we talk Zion, the Pelicans, and the NBA draft lottery. (43:10-59:45) Finally we wrap it up on the diamond discussing the always competitive AL East. (1:00:45-1:10:40) /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9810230

Episode 8 - NBA Round 2 and Much More 05/06/2019

Episode 8 - NBA Round 2 and Much More Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman are back this week as Andrew "Papi" Carey still tries to fix his wifi in New Jersey. This week the guys discuss the exciting action in round 2 of the NBA playoffs (Start-35:30). Then the guys discuss the NFL Draft (36:30-59:15). Records are being smashed in the MLB, the guys give their take on what this means for baseball (1:00:00-1:15:00). Then we wrap it up with our one last thing where we debate the top 15 NBA players right now (1:15:55-END). /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9672494

Draft Day 04/25/2019

Draft Day The 2019 NFL Draft is here, and Roger Goodell is ready to get booed. Listen to Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman dive into the top 10 picks of the draft. Will Kyler Murray go #1? What should the Giants do at #6? Who's the best talent this year? All those questioned are answered and more. Andrew "Papi" Carey could not join the boys this week as he his dealing wifi issues, but he will try to be back for our next episode on Monday, April 29th /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9525209

Cali to Cuse Ep. 7 - NBA Playoffs 04/22/2019

Cali to Cuse Ep. 7 - NBA Playoffs This week Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman have you covered on all of the NBA playoff action so far. The guys first talk about the Eastern Conference, and debate whether the Marcus Smart injury is actually helping the Celtics. (Start - 26:40) Then the guys move over to the west and discuss the rivalry between Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook. (27:25-47:15) Finally we wrap it up with our final thoughts on the NBA playoffs and our one last thing. (47:55-END) /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9484709

Cali to Cuse Ep. 6 04/08/2019

Cali to Cuse Ep. 6 This week Anthony Scott gives us the low down about his Final Four experience, and the guys discuss the games from semifinal games from Saturday. (3:00-20:30) The first full week of baseball is over, and the Seattle Mariners are leading the way at 9-2... what? (21:15-39:20) Finally we breakdown the potential first round matchups of the NBA playoffs, and our All-NBA picks. (40:05-1:10:00) Of, course we finish it off with pick-em and one last thing. (1:10:05-End) /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9308264

Cali to Cuse - Ep. 5 04/01/2019

Cali to Cuse - Ep. 5 Happy April Fools, Andrew "Papi" Carey is not with us this week, and that is not an April's Fools joke, but we still have some great content nonetheless. Anthony Scott and Lucas Silberman recap the wild elite 8 matchups, and what to expect in the Final Four. (start-25:50) Also the MLB gave us an exciting first week of action... are the Rays for real after winning 3 out of 4 against Houston? (26:10-37:45) Finally we talk Kristaps and recap the week in the NBA. (38:00-59:20) /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9224054

Cali to Cuse Podcast 03/27/2019

Cali to Cuse Podcast On Cali to Cuse, we discuss the first 2 rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Who are the hottest teams going into the Sweet 16 and which players impressed us the most? Next, we say goodbye to one of the best to ever do it at TE in the NFL, Rob Gronkowski. Is he the greatest to ever do it and will the Patriots be able to succeed without him? Lastly, Opening Day is here, and we discuss each Division and our personal WS picks. Catch us on Sunday for this week's entertainment section. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9158147

Cali to Cuse - March Madness 03/20/2019

Cali to Cuse - March Madness We are hours away from the 1st round (technically 2nd round) of the NCAA tournament. Listen to the guys break down the games from start to finish as they create the Cali to Cuse Bracket. /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9074120

Cali to Cuse - Episode 3 03/18/2019

Cali to Cuse - Episode 3 It's Selection Sunday! The guys give thier thoughts on this year's field of 68. (5:55-19:17) One star is out of NY and another enters, we discuss the NFL free agency market this offseason. (19:30-43:45) Then we talk NBA, and weigh in on the latest Russell Westbrook incident. (44:06-58:28) In entertainment, we look at the top 10 songs ten years ago. (58:31-1:10:48) /episode/index/show/cali2cuse/id/9043433

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