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Video: Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim discusses gun control

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You know it's inevitable- some meathead is going to criticize Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim for this, and give him the "STICK TO SPORTS" call of the malcontents. During the postgame news conference last night, Boeheim's final remarks were not about his milestone 900th career victory. But instead, he was thinking about the 20 children and six adults killed in a shooting … [Read more...] about Video: Syracuse legend Jim Boeheim discusses gun control

#11 Syracuse Orange: College Basketball 111 in 111

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Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series.  Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days.  Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #11 Syracuse Orange: College Basketball 111 in 111

Bernie Fine Accusers Admits He Lied, Fabricated Charges

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One of the four men accusing former Syracuse Assistant Coach Bernie Fine of sexual assault, made a major retraction yesterday. He admitted he was 100% lying and that Fine never actually molested him. Fine was Jim Boeheim's right hand man for decades at Syracuse University until the sexual abuse claims surfaced and the school fired Fine. Accuser and current prison inmate … [Read more...] about Bernie Fine Accusers Admits He Lied, Fabricated Charges

Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports

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Without a doubt, the news story of the year in 2011 was Penn State. Joe Paterno went from all time leader in college football victories to enabler of child rape in less than a week. Has there ever been a fall from grace this far, this fast? Has there ever been such a disgusting monster to hold a higher position in sports than Jerry Sandusky? Has there ever been a more … [Read more...] about Christmas Wish: No More Child Molesters in Sports

Syracuse, Jim Boeheim Sued for Defamation by 2 Men

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The Syracuse Orange are undefeated and now the new #1 team in all of college basketball; but they have much bigger problems right now that transcend hoops. As they win on the basketball court, they have some new battles to fight in the legal court. Two men who claim they were molested by Bernie Fine have sued the school and coach Jim Boeheim for defamation. The lawsuit comes … [Read more...] about Syracuse, Jim Boeheim Sued for Defamation by 2 Men

Syracuse Investigation Progresses: Feds Search Bernie Fine’s Office

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Lately, my daily work schedule has included the following additions to my "to do list." -Check latest headlines on child rape case surrounding premier college football program. -Write/publish reaction post on Penn State. -Check latest headlines on child molestation case surrounding premier college basketball program. -Write/publish reaction post on … [Read more...] about Syracuse Investigation Progresses: Feds Search Bernie Fine’s Office

Syracuse Chancellor Gives Jim Boeheim Vote of Confidence

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Syracuse Orange Coach Jim Boeheim has been pretty quiet on the child molestation charges against his now fired right man of multiple decades Bernie Fine. On Sunday he backed off a little from the acrimonious comments he initially made against Fine's accusers. On Monday he said nothing at all, and probably realizes that in this case talking media equals "less is … [Read more...] about Syracuse Chancellor Gives Jim Boeheim Vote of Confidence

Silence of Jim Boeheim Speaks Volumes About Him, Syracuse

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What happens on the court this year for Syracuse college basketball is really trivial and trite compared to what's going on for the Orange off of it. Anyone who isn't mentally slow or a boring, two-dimensional stick figure is aware that Jim Boeheim has much more important things to deal with right now than hoops. Bringing justice against the molesting of children, which … [Read more...] about Silence of Jim Boeheim Speaks Volumes About Him, Syracuse