MBB : Villanova forces uncharacteristically bad showing from McNamara
PHILADELPHIA - With 2:24 remaining and trailing by 14 points, the buzzer sounded between a pair of Louie McCroskey free throws, signaling a substitution. Josh… Read more »
Writer archives: Zach Berman
MBB : Syracuse finishes difficult 5-game stretch at Pittsburgh
PHILADELPHIA - For a traveling salesman, Syracuse's itinerary might be acceptable. For a college basketball team, it's unforgiving.Syracuse visited South Bend, Ind., where it attacked… Read more »
MBB : Another abysmal start ruins Orange in 80-65 loss to Villanova
PHILADELPHIA -- Villanova hit one of its eight first half 3-pointers and Demetris Nichols shook his head. Syracuse passed the ball to the third row… Read more »
MBB : 'Nova's backcourt quartet hosts Orange
It would sound better if it was a product of design, one of those romantic coaching stories about a groggy-eyed guru scribbling on a greaseboard… Read more »
Swatted: Strong first half, 16 blocks lead Huskies over SU, 88-80
The Carrier Dome's video screens displayed an image of Gerry McNamara during the National Anthem, prompting the 26,805 fans at the Carrier Dome to go… Read more »
MBB : Big East keeps busy, Orange finishes off week
Between the 16 Big East schools, there have been 17 basketball games this week. Syracuse didn't play in any of them.When the Orange hosts Colgate… Read more »
MBB : Strong 2nd half, stingy defense helps SU rout Colgate
There were four seconds left in the first half, more than enough time for Gerry McNamara to set up for a buzzer-beater to extend Syracuse's… Read more »
Berman : Perimeter-oriented lineup is the way to go for Syracuse now that Warrick is gone
In the bowels of the Carrier Dome when Syracuse hosted Texas Christian on Saturday night was a television in the media workroom tuned to No.… Read more »
Leap Frogged: Nichols finds 3-point stroke in win over Horned Frogs
Demetris Nichols waved his fingers in anticipation of a pass. He stood at the left arc with his feet squared, knees bent. There was a… Read more »
Big East Football : Elvis, Mountaineers highlight 2005 football
Critics find it amusing to call the Big East the Big Least in reference to its paltry football. But the conference might not be as… Read more »
Rookie of the year: Syracuse freshman hosts show on ESPN radio to get voice heard
The most famous teenage sportscaster in the country peered at his cell phone, smiled and let out a chuckle.He's interviewed cultural icons like O.J. Simpson… Read more »
MBB : Nichols dominates 1st half, Devendorf 2nd as SU handles TCU
Demetris Nichols waved his fingers in anticipation of a pass. He stood at the left arc with his feet squared, knees bent. There was a… Read more »
Berman : Don't judge SU solely on 1-10 year
Syracuse is a 1-10 football team.It's not a 1-10 program.The distinction is important to make. True, the 2005 Orange was one of the worst in… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse latest victim for upset-minded Bucknell
Bucknell's becoming good at the role of giant killer. And Syracuse is getting used to the role of being the giant killed.Just three games removed… Read more »
Legends Boeheim, Knight meet for 5th time
A question directed to both Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim and Texas Tech head coach Bob Knight in an open conference call on Tuesday caused… Read more »
STAFF : SU signs 2
Paul Harris of Niagara Falls and Devin Brennan-McBride of London, Ontario signed national letters of intent to play for Syracuse, SU head basketball coach Jim… Read more »
Big East Notebook : Wannstedt, Rodriguez lead alma maters in Backyard Brawl
Dave Wannstedt couldn't stand that John Denver song. You know, the one about West Virginia: 'Take Me Home Country Roads.' It played for five straight… Read more »
MBB : Bethune-Cookman defeats St. Francis in front of anxious Carrier Dome crowd
Boos echoed throughout the Carrier Dome when a desperation heave whiffed to the right of the basket in Wednesday night's 2K Sports College Hoops Classic… Read more »
MBB : Experimental 3-point line adds to Syracuse's poor showing from outside
Syracuse shot 19 3-pointers. It made only one. Cornell took 23 3-pointers. It made 11.For anyone wondering how Syracuse's 67-62 win in Wednesday night's 2K… Read more »
Big East Notebook : QB Brown put in tough role for Huskies as 3rd-string true freshman
Connecticut had just beaten Syracuse, advancing its scorching season to 4-1. The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees - Connecticut fans' two baseball teams… Read more »
Long Flight Home; Rick Pitino left the Big East in 1987 for greener pastures. Now, he's back with the Louisville Cardinals
Before the national championship and five Final Fours, before the NBA head-coaching stints with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics, before his recruiting prowess… Read more »
New York state of mind: Syracuse wants to change its history of not landing New York's biggest football recruits
Recruits are like crushes. Some play hard-to-get. Others show interest, but you don't reciprocate. There are those you stand no shot with. And then there… Read more »
Big East Football : Conference teams playing beyond Saturdays for national TV exposure
Hank Williams Jr. wouldn't know what to do with himself. The singer of Monday Night Football's renowned, 'Are You Ready For Some Football?' emphasizes a… Read more »
Big East Basketball : Experience helps Villanova adapt
NEW YORK CITY - Villanova guard Allan Ray nodded.A lone statement, 'It's always something,' triggered his approval. Not a question, not even anything substantial, just… Read more »
