True test for Syracuse will be Big East powers
Listen to the sound reverberating through the Carrier Dome and you might hear it. Listen closely. Because now, it's just a murmur.What's that? Syracuse might… Read more »
Writer archives: Michael Becker
Ankle slows Rhodes
Spend too long wavering over the decision and you could go crazy: Take out Syracuse football's homegrown star and your offense is void of one… Read more »
National champs reunite for ring ceremony
Even in its home opener, the Syracuse football team felt slightly underappreciated. More than 38,000 people filled the Carrier Dome on Saturday to see Syracuse… Read more »
To beat Louisville, SU needs to learn from its mistakes
Ask Syracuse linebacker Rich Scanlon, and he'll give you a straight answer.'I certainly don't fear any type of offense.'Question defensive end James Wyche, and you'll… Read more »
Smith thrust into hero's role
(ITALICS) Kelvin Smith stands at the outside linebacker position Saturday. In his familiar crouch, the redshirt freshman is on the verge to make the biggest… Read more »
R.J. Anderson recaptured his 2001 form at North Carolina
Perhaps nothing was wrong with R.J. Anderson last year. Maybe the Syracuse quarterback's season was an aberration, a smoke screen clouding a solid quarterback.After a… Read more »
Can't-see TV: SU opener left off dial
Crank back the La-Z Boy and get ready for some football. Saturday's the day all Syracuse football fans have been waiting for - it's time… Read more »
Orangemen tight ends form bond
Think of them as a gang of Lost Boys of sorts, cavorting around in their tattered Syracuse football practice T-shirts.Or perhaps, they're better suited for… Read more »
With a clear mind and a renewed focus, Jameel Dumas returns to SU
At his lowest point, Jameel Dumas felt incomplete. The senior outside linebacker left the football team in January for reasons he still declines to share.… Read more »
Orangemen, both in stands and on the field, spoiled by success
BALTIMORE - Baltimore has an atmosphere in which Syracuse thrives, and has been thriving for years. It represents one half of a double-headed monster in… Read more »
Orangewomen sneak into tournament
Surrounded by her players Sunday, the normally stoic Lisa Miller flashed a smile she kept hidden all season. As coach of the Syracuse women's lacrosse… Read more »
Loyola coach stays on sidelines while battling cancer
It's tough not to look sometimes. The lacrosse field seems out of place for the woman in the wheelchair.She'll garner stares and questions. Her once… Read more »
Walker sisters prep for lacrosse meeting
Last night, Jacquelyn Walker had an instant message waiting on her computer courtesy of her sister Stephanie.“ur gonna lose”Not to be outdone by her younger… Read more »
Greene overcomes weight
Jason Greene waited 15 years to play football. Now, the sophomore offensive guard will only have to wait four months to find out if he'll… Read more »
Hats off to Doran — almost
Cristine Doran was two inches away from notching a hat trick last night.Midway through the first half against Cornell, Syracuse women’s lacrosse attacker Leigh-Ann Zimmer… Read more »
Rasmussen a worldly wonder
Lisa Miller has a tough job. As Syracuse’s women’s lacrosse coach, Miller is responsible for knowing where all her players are at a given moment.… Read more »
Without hype, Joines shines for SU
All season, sophomore Monica Joines has quietly dominated the Big East. Saturday was no different.Joines' effort catapulted the No. 8 Syracuse women's lacrosse team to… Read more »
SU holds off Rutgers in defensive struggle
Before Syracuse’s game Saturday against Rutgers, SU women's lacrosse coach Lisa Miller described the likely pace as a 'war of attrition.' That's because the Scarlet… Read more »
Zimmer shies away from growing publicity
On Saturday, Syracuse women's lacrosse player Leigh-Ann Zimmer may have the game of her life. But she’ll never read about it.She doesn't want to. She’ll… Read more »
Goalie Gigon adds excitement outside crease
There were moments Wednesday night when Syracuse women’s lacrosse goalkeeper Carla Gigon looked like football running back Damien Rhodes sprinting down the Carrier Dome sideline.Early… Read more »
SU knocks off rough Notre Dame squad
Syracuse women's lacrosse coach Lisa Miller tried her best to be diplomatic Wednesday. All night her team was getting checked to the turf while the… Read more »
Final Four brings no financial benefits to SU
With Syracuse advancing to its first Final Four since 1996, it seems everyone will be taking SU’s success straight to the bank in dollar-signed sacks.… Read more »
UConn faces SU for supremacy in north
When the Syracuse women's lacrosse team takes the field Saturday, the team staring back at it might as well be wearing Orange jerseys.Syracuse and Connecticut… Read more »
Joines gives grandparents reason to be proud as SU dominates Colgate
HAMILTON — Helen and Bob Ford have attended every Syracuse women’s lacrosse game this season. As sophomore Monica Joines’ grandparents, the Fords travel everywhere —… Read more »
