Band of Brothers: Ryan and Mark Cahak are SU athletes and best friends
Mark Cahak still laughs about it.As his days at Fayetteville-Manlius High School dwindled, so did his college choices. Narrowing it to Syracuse and Le Moyne,… Read more »
Writer archives: Mark Medina
Boy meets world
He took a big risk taking this trip. But Brian Crockett wouldn't have had it any other way. As a finance major hoping to be… Read more »
MLAX Notebook : Desko stresses importance of possession time through faceoff
Like any coach, Syracuse head lacrosse coach John Desko has used the team's scrimmages as a measuring stick for the season. And with each match,… Read more »
MLAX : Orange hopes practice fixes offensive ailments
Kevin Donahue popped the game tape into the control deck. As images of Syracuse's first two scrimmages against Fairfield and Le Moyne last Sunday flashed… Read more »
WBB : Adamson follows coach, keeps shooting
She has only made 30 percent of her field goals. But the last thing Syracuse women's basketball coach Keith Cieplicki - a former shooting guard… Read more »
MLAX : Desko says preseason play, not practices, will determine starting goalie
Peter Coluccini's hoarse voice croaked as he spoke following the 5-3 and 9-7 victories over Fairfield and Le Moyne, respectively, on Sunday.But he just kept… Read more »
WBB : Injury bug hampers Syracuse's progress
The Syracuse women's basketball team may as well add a new item to its uniforms. In the past two years, three Orange post players have… Read more »
WBB : SU's Laimbeer grows into role as NBA-legend father watches
In between his offseason duties as the Detroit Shock head coach and a color analyst with the Detroit Pistons, legendary 'Bad Boy' Bill Laimbeer took… Read more »
WBB : Former 'Bad Boy' in town to watch daughter continue to improve
In between his off-season duties as the Detroit Shock's head coach and a color analyst with the Detroit Pistons, legendary 'Bad Boy' Bill Laimbeer took… Read more »
WBB : Smith's free throw routine breath of fresh air for Syracuse
Whenever Brittany Smith drew a foul, Tirrell Carter always gave her simple advice before she made a trip to the charity stripe.Basketball players rarely have… Read more »
Movin' on Up: New AD Gross moves Orange women to Carrier Dome
There he sat in Madison Square Garden to watch Syracuse in mid-November. But Keith Cieplicki didn't seem impressed one bit.The setting just didn't seem right.… Read more »
WBB : McMillen finds shooting touch in SU's win
Because she prides herself on being a shooter, Ashley McMillen knows how frustrating it can be when she plays in gyms that make her uncomfortable… Read more »
WBB : Orange tests youth vs. Pitt in 1st Big East game
It typically only serves as preseason bantering. But in Keith Cieplicki's case, his words ring true. This year the Syracuse women's basketball coach inherits a… Read more »
WBB : Walker ditches chicken wings, Burger King on way to WNBA
Luckily for Marcedes Walker, the path she followed has taken her down an avenue of success.On a road where the pit stops prove destructive, it… Read more »
WBB : While Sipaviciute carries Orange, role players contribute too
With Sara Antolick still absent with a knee injury and Lina Lisnere coming back from her foot injury, the Syracuse women's basketball team fell back… Read more »
RACE : NFL Europe contract prevents Grant from joining ECU
Robert Grant admits he often dreams up lofty, unattainable goals.His tenacity never stops him from pursuing them.Certainly well-intentioned, Grant sought to join East Carolina as… Read more »
WBB : Lisnere adapts after international summer, helps replace Antolick
The summer months on campus at Syracuse grow much quieter than when class is in sessionFor athletes, those precious three months prove valuable as they… Read more »
RACE : D-I-AAs trek on despite less glamour, competition
If Villanova football head coach Andy Talley had his way, he wouldn't name it Division I-AA.He thinks the name gives off an unpleasant ring, suggesting… Read more »
WBB : Orange sluggish in finding rhythm in win
Just watching the first few minutes of Syracuse's exhibition game against Bishop's University provided enough evidence that the Orange is still a work in progress.In… Read more »
Race : Mount Union's 11-year winning streak snapped by Ohio Northern
As a former Mount Union (Alliance, Ohio) player for head coach Larry Kehres, Ohio Northern head coach Dean Paul knows the routine all too well.… Read more »
Race : Ursinus' Hannum gave up Nittany Lion fame to help ill father
The event became a turning point for the Hannum family, and rightfully so. In 2002, Josh Hannum played for Penn State as a promising wide… Read more »
Race : Dedicated coaches, Packer facilities help St. Norbert succeed
By Mark MedinaStaff WriterBill Schroeder heard of the opportunity to help out as an assistant coach for Saint Norbert College through the grapevine.Retired after playing… Read more »
Race : NIU's Horvath tired of Big 10 hype, chooses MAC for its QB pedigree
As a confident and talented high school senior quarterback, Phil Horvath cut short what similar players of his caliber had experienced.The former star from Naperville… Read more »
MLAX : Orange tests new offensive system in Baltimore
Sophomore Mike Leveille remembers having to familiarize himself with Syracuse's offensive schemes. As a freshman, he used the summer and fall sessions to adapt to… Read more »
