Morrow steps up late, leads SU over Northeastern
For one minute, Erica Morrow did what was expected of her. With Syracuse swapping leads with Northeastern late into the second half, SU needed… Read more »
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After 0-for-13 start, Morrow carries Orange in crucial stretch of win over Northeastern
For one minute, Erica Morrow did what was expected of her. With Syracuse swapping leads with Northeastern late into the second half, SU needed a… Read more »
After 4 years together, USF's Holtz, Louisville's Strong build up own programs
As assistant coaches under one of the most revered coaches of all time, Charlie Strong and Skip Holtz helped turn around a program together. The… Read more »
Eye of the storm: Back from the booth, Steve Lavin sets St. John's sights on a return to glory days
Steve Lavin channels his inner John Wooden. He holds on to the countless lessons he learned from the late all-time great when he was a… Read more »
Improved pass rush ignites Pittsburgh's surge
Pittsburgh was at the forefront of Big East disappointment in the first part of the season. The Panthers, the preseason choice to win the conference,… Read more »
Pead's explosiveness out of backfield completes Bearcats
Isaiah Pead is tough to tackle. Cincinnati's junior running back was tops in the Big East last season in yards per carry and has improved… Read more »
MLS leader foresees spread of US soccer in effort to bring 2022 World Cup to America
Don Garber was never a soccer junkie. He didn't play as a kid, and up until the late 1990s, he was less than educated on… Read more »
LeGrand's injury sends shocks through Rutgers, Big East
The negative side of football reared its ugly head last weekend when Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand suffered an injury that paralyzed him from the… Read more »
Louisville's Powell, UConn's Todman lead way for Big East running backs
At the start of the season, Louisville head coach Charlie Strong declared his running back, Bilal Powell, to be the 'face of the program.' What… Read more »
Big East opens conference play with 5 Friday night prime time games
Starting Friday, the Big East will get its shot at redemption. Friday night national lights will be focused squarely on the conference. As Big East… Read more »
Three new Big East coaches struggle to live up to high expectations
Charlie Strong is not expected to turn around Louisville's program overnight. In fact, of the three new coaches to Big East football this season, he… Read more »
Last time they played: Eventual undefeated Syracuse blows out Colgate in heated 1987 rivalry game
Syracuse and Colgate cut ties to their football rivalry 23 years ago. It was probably for good reason. In what can only be described as… Read more »
Unimpressive so far, Big East teams prep for defining slate
The frustration is wearing on Cincinnati first-year head coach Butch Jones. After taking over a team with an 18-game regular season winning streak, his Bearcats… Read more »
Big East invites Villanova to become 9th football member
After a summer in which the stability of the Big East conference came into question, the conference may have found some reinforcement. Last week, the… Read more »
Top dog: From small town kid to stardom, Locker stays true to his roots
Jamie Plenkovich saw what he thought was the weak link of the Ferndale High School defense. It was a thin, wiry, 14-year old freshman starting… Read more »
Freshman safety Joyce impresses in debut for South Florida
Mark Joyce is just a true freshman. He's just the second-string free safety on South Florida's 2-deep depth chart this season. But he made sure… Read more »
Devine, Sanders aim to return Mountaineers to BCS contest
Noel Devine and Jock Sanders remember the high points of their respective careers: winning the Big East and a BCS game. Back in 2007, the… Read more »
Two of a kind: Both converted running backs, Hogue and Smith now anchor SU on the other side
Syracuse linebacker Doug Hogue's best friend was on the sidelines watching him play for the first time, so he couldn't disappoint. Yes, his teammate Derrell… Read more »
Pieces of the east: Big Ten expansion could cause ripple effect that breaks apart Big East
The Big Ten conference is currently discussing the possibility of expanding its football membership. The league currently has 11 teams, but rumors have circulated that… Read more »
Record-breakers Grant, Daniels provide SU with new gameplan on base paths
Lisaira Daniels stole third base against Louisville on April 21. But unlike all the other bases she's stolen this season, this time the swipe didn't… Read more »
Saco's speech motivates Orange in 2 victories to close series against UConn
Kelly Saco did not want game one to set the tone for the weekend. The loss was just too crushing.In that first game of its… Read more »
Caira pairs newfound offensive skills with pitching prowess
Syracuse sophomore pitcher Jenna Caira did not take a single at-bat during her freshman year.So when she stepped up to the plate earlier this season… Read more »
Orange looks to further secure spot in Big East top 3 versus traditional nemesis Louisville
When Syracuse steps onto the field against Louisville Wednesday, it will be more than just another Big East doubleheader.The Orange is fighting history. A history… Read more »
SU relies on balanced hitting to take 2 of 3 against Friars
In a tie game in the fourth inning Sunday, Syracuse looked to rally to take the lead in a crucial Big East game.After Jenna Caira… Read more »
