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Writer archives: Michael Licker

SU’s 5 originals living dream

Four years ago, 11 players stepped onto the newly constructed Syracuse Softball Stadium with the dream of starting a competitive Big East softball program at… Read more »

Morales breaks out against St. John’s

Cassie Morales knew she was struggling. The Syracuse softball team’s freshman first baseman entered yesterday's doubleheader against St. John's with a .180 average. Morales had… Read more »

Conference teams toe tourney bubble

Entering the final two weeks of the Big East regular season, several teams are guaranteed NCAA Tournament spots, some sit on the bubble and others’… Read more »

Francis avoids self-promotion

Torin Francis never wants to take any credit for his team's success. Whether leading his Tabor Academy high-school team to three New England prep-school championships… Read more »

Okafor hones his offense

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun knew Emeka Okafor could do better.Okafor never had trouble with his defense, leading the Huskies with nine rebounds and four… Read more »

Beilein improves WVU

John Beilein's coaching career spans seven teams and 25 seasons. It started at a high school, moved up to a community college, advanced further to… Read more »

Allen trying new roles for Pirates

John Allen knew this season would be a challenge. Last year, as a small forward, Allen established himself in his freshman campaign as Seton Hall's… Read more »

Irish open with tough schedule

Many teams fill their early-season schedules with weak local opponents to make travel easy during finals time. Not Notre Dame.After finishing second in the Guardians… Read more »

We The Players...

Alabama is 9-2. For almost any other college football team that would mean a trip to a bowl game, and a high-profile one at that.Not… Read more »

Ingram ready to make a point

At 5 feet 10 inches, Elijah Ingram is easy to miss. But rest assured that the St. John’s men’s basketball freshman point guard will soon… Read more »

No regrets for senior Klotz

Carrie Klotz walked off the grass of Syracuse Soccer Stadium one last time. Slowly, the senior midfielder made her way into the locker room after… Read more »