MLAX : Medina: With top teams remaining, SU still uninspiring
No player or coach is going to admit a game is a test run. The honesty or candor of such a statement might make them… Read more »
Writer archives: Mark Medina
MLAX : SU forced to reshuffle, Niewieroski fills Perritt's spot on 1st-line midfield
Since sophomore midfielder Pat Perritt was suspended for being charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest, sophomore Greg Niewieroski has replaced him on the first… Read more »
MLAX : Jerome wins 18 faceoffs but SU still not converting
Jon Jerome didn't scout his opponent, even though that opponent holds Binghamton's school record for faceoffs, faceoff percentage and ground balls in a game. But… Read more »
MLAX : The Duke effect
Syracuse University defenseman Steve Panarelli just saw the headlines blaring on his television screen regarding the Duke University lacrosse team rape allegations and he wanted… Read more »
MBB : Rautins overcomes injury, finds shot
Andy Rautins doesn't change his mindset whether he's knocking down shots or not. But Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim saw a difference in the sophomore… Read more »
MLAX : Syracuse's offense struggles to gain possession in lopsided loss
Kevin Donahue understood the difficulty and knew time wasn't on Syracuse's side. Even with the Orange trailing significantly, the SU assistant coach tried to make… Read more »
MLAX : The Duke effect
Syracuse University defenseman Steve Panarelli just saw the headlines blaring on his television screen regarding the Duke University lacrosse team rape allegations and he wanted… Read more »
MLAX : Return of the offense: Syracuse tops No. 2 Georgetown for much-needed win
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Steven Brooks felt the positive atmosphere all week. The Syracuse midfielder knew the Orange would win against Georgetown. SU head coach John Desko had… Read more »
Rubber match: After splitting season-series, SU meets UConn with more at stake
Terrence Roberts turned on his TV Sunday night and saw Creighton upset then-No. 11 Southern Illinois. 'Oh God,' the Syracuse forward thought out loud. He… Read more »
MLAX : Suspended Syracuse player returns to field
BALTIMORE - Sophomore defenseman Sean McGonigle played for the first time Saturday after the team suspended him for his arrest on Feb. 15 in connection… Read more »
MLAX : Face-Off Fizzle: One-goal second half hurts SU in high-profile matchup with Virginia in Classic
BALTIMORE - Defensive mistakes will be exploited. But offensive opportunities usually seem endless when Virginia and Syracuse match up.Not with this year's Orange, though. Officials… Read more »
MLAX : Classic Disaster: SU can't find net in second half, falls to UVa in Faceoff Classic
BALTIMORE - Defensive mistakes will be exploited. But offensive opportunities usually seem endless when Virginia and Syracuse match up, since the two teams are historically… Read more »
MLAX : 'Big Idea': Face-Off Classic starts with whim, ends with 4 lacrosse powers
Bob Carpenter warned that he thought of this proposed idea just five minutes beforehand. But that didn't prevent the founder and publisher of Inside Lacrosse… Read more »
MBB : Going Dancin': SU upsets No. 9 Georgetown to likely seal NCAA Tournament bid
The Syracuse players sprinted off the court just as the fans rushed on. The players didn't want to avoid the court-rush from 26,287 fans at… Read more »
MBB : Four years later: Demetris Nichols, Terrence Roberts and Darryl Watkins arrived at SU one year after 'Melo, Gerry and a national title. Tonight, they take the Carrier Dome court one final time
They called themselves 'The Fab Four' and expected to reach the bar Carmelo Anthony set the previous year in bringing Syracuse a national championship. Demetris… Read more »
Hardy's party: Dan Hardy's 2 goals in the 4th quarter leads Syracuse comeback
Dan Hardy loves to hide behind the cage and watch everyone around him. That way, the Syracuse attackman can immediately see if a teammate is… Read more »
MLAX : Syracuse's opener provides revenge opportunity against pesky Hobart
Syracuse was suffering from a three-game losing streak, but midfielder Pat Perritt thought arrogance still swept the Orange locker room. When SU hosted Hobart last… Read more »
Help from the healed
Greg Rommel looked disgusted. The Syracuse midfielder was running errands with fellow midfielder Stephen Brooks when Rommel opened the glove compartment in Brooks' car. A… Read more »
MLAX : Hardy discovers weight room, makes Syracuse strong
Dan Hardy doesn't like to lift weights. The Syracuse attackman wouldn't do it if he didn't feel it was necessary.He felt he was able to… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse faces critical composure test against USF: After 4-straight road losses, SU needs a victory
Behind Demetris Nichols' career-high 37 points, Syracuse's offensive rhythm and its improved team communication, SU head coach Jim Boeheim saw the key point that tied… Read more »
MBB Notebook : Watkins uses height advantage, cleans glass against SJU
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim still knows the defense can do better. Despite allowing 35 rebounds and letting St. John's open on the perimeter, SU… Read more »
Saint Nichols: Demetris Nichols saves SU with career-high 37 points
The ball nearly rolled off the rim but it sank back through the hoop. That's where it's supposed to land when Demetris Nichols shoots the… Read more »
Saint Nichols: Demetris Nichols saves SU with career-high 37 points
The ball nearly rolled off the rim but it sank back through the hoop. That's where it's supposed to land when Demetris Nichols shoots the… Read more »
Signing Day 2007: No surprises in defense-heavy, 26-man class
Greg Robinson knows what he wants from a recruiting class. Last year, the SU head coach tried to hone in on the offensive line and… Read more »
