Alumni bail out financially weak Michigan Tech football program
Michigan Tech head coach Bernie Anderson and his assistants came into the gym at 6:30 a.m. on March 18, 2003. The Huskies coaching staff arrived… Read more »
Writer archives: Mark Medina
Stanford tight end took to airplanes like a 'dog to a chew toy'
Austin Gunder doesn't remember when he first became interested in the hobby that significantly framed his life.But it is not exaggerating to say the Stanford… Read more »
Top talent stacks Grand Valley St. each year
If at first you don't succeed, try again.But try this time at Grand Valley State in Allendale, Mich.Sixteen players on the Lakers transferred there after… Read more »
Point Man: Perry Patterson uses his basketball skills to keep starting QB position
Syracuse head coach Greg Robinson repeatedly told quarterbacks Perry Patterson and Joe Fields they serve as point guards for the football team, responsible for being… Read more »
FBALL: Orange unveil new uniforms
When the new Syracuse football uniforms arrived at Manley Field House, equipment manager Kyle Fetterly asked sophomore linebacker Vincenzo Giruzzi to wear the new gear.After… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Jaime Grillo's finally on the field after surviving a major car crash
Before Jaime Grillo puts on her glove, the Syracuse softball catcher stops and looks.She sees the scar on her left wrist and notices the broken… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Syracuse offense comes to life in sweep of Scarlet Knights
What a difference a few days make. In its matchup against Villanova on Friday, the Syracuse softball team couldn't muster a hit. By Sunday, the… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Eccentic Downey always stands out for Syracuse
Just call Erin Downey a rebel with a cause.The Syracuse freshman softball pitcher intimidates batters with her rise ball and her foray of dyed hair… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Thumb healed, SU's Morales catches hot streak
A little more than a week ago, Cassie Morales knew she was struggling at the plate. Last year the designated player hit .318, tying Syracuse's… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Grand slam downs Syracuse before rain cancels 2nd game
The Syracuse softball team anticipated the possibility of Cornell's Lauren May making the clutch hit that would determine the outcome.When May stepped to the plate… Read more »
SOFTBALL: SU breaks hitting slump against Friars
Entering Tuesday's Providence-Syracuse softball doubleheader, the Friars prided themselves with effective pitching and fielding to limit their opponents' offense. Batters averaged a mere .191 at… Read more »
MLAX: Havalchak rock solid for Rutgers
The cross-checking play on Michael Powell still excites Rutgers lacrosse goalie Greg Havalchak.It's been two years since Rutgers visited Syracuse at the Carrier Dome. But… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Orange takes 3 of 4, climbs in Big East
Reflecting on this past weekend Seton Hall coach Ray Vander May made a bold statement regarding the Syracuse softball team.His words are credible, though. Last… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Morales struggles at the plate
She said her thumb injury hasn't held her back.But for some reason Cassie Morales hasn't swung as well at the plate as she used to.… Read more »
Fullerton grad works with Orange pitchers
It takes one to know one. That may be the right phrase to describe Jodie Cox's role with the Syracuse softball team. Just two years… Read more »
SOFTBALL: Syracuse win overshadowed by poor game 1 performance
The ground crews prepared the field. The welcoming weather, atypical in upstate New York, shined brightly over Syracuse Softball Stadium. The Orange softball team served… Read more »
Orange splits double-header
The ground crews prepared the field. The welcoming weather, atypical in upstate New York, shined brightly over Syracuse Softball Stadium. The Orange softball team served… Read more »
SOFTBALL: SU stays sharp over long break
Courtney Mosch remembers last year's game against Cornell vividly. Syracuse took the field with a comfortable two-run lead.But before she knew it, Cornell gave her… Read more »
Multi-sport Ward now captains Virginia lacrosse
For any player, especially a freshman, the opportunity doesn't happen a lot. During the 2003 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championship, Virginia's Matt Ward was in the… Read more »
Prepared; An extra year of development aids BC's Craig Smith
He needed the extra year.It helped him physically develop, cut weight and instill a strong work ethic. The extra year gave him an added step.… Read more »
A week in Florida sounds relaxing -- unless you're an SU rower
The sun glistened, shining its rays on the water bead droplets on the wooden dock. A crystal-clear setting in 80-degree weather in De Land, Fla.,… Read more »
Kent State coach almost to 300 wins
When the topic was brought up, Lindsay Shearer reacted surprisingly.'Oh really?' the Kent State women's basketball team's starting forward said. 'I didn't know that.'She wasn't… Read more »
Binghamton's international players break cultural barriers
Numerous times, basketball coaches pride themselves on stressing the importance of building relationships, strengthening teamwork and applying lessons learned on the court into everyday life.Through… Read more »
BC ends SU's season
Initially Syracuse field hockey coach Kathleen Parker was unprepared - for her own players.With only nine players on the field, and only three of them… Read more »
