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Podcast: The Best of the Sports Shop
Episode: Coach Fran Brown Makes Syracuse Players Run Sprints After Overtime Win Over UConn
Description: Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Fran Brown making his players run sprints after an overtime win against UConn.
After Syracuse's 27-20 overtime win against UConn on September 6, 2025, head coach Fran Brown made headlines by having his players run sprints on the field immediately after the game. Despite the victory, Brown was visibly frustrated with his team’s performance, particularly their lack of hustle and poor effort throughout much of the game. The move sparked mixed reactions — some praised Brown for holding his team accountable and demanding high standards, while others questioned the optics of punishing players afte...