We all knew this was coming for some time, but the news was made official today: The BIG EAST Conference and Syracuse University today announced that both organizations have reached an agreement on Syracuse’s departure from the BIG EAST and move to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Under the terms of the agreement reached between the BIG EAST and Syracuse, the BIG EAST … [Read more...] about Syracuse officially leaving Big East for ACC in 2013
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Syracuse hotels offering $1 rooms in honor of Syracuse Orange basketball
Move over William Shatner, I think someone has just beat you when it comes to a travel deal. In celebration of the Syracuse Orange #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Talk about March Madness, this is is the very definition, as the city of Syracuse is offering a variety of $1 deals throughout the city for residents and visitors alike. There are even $1 hotel stays. 22 local … [Read more...] about Syracuse hotels offering $1 rooms in honor of Syracuse Orange basketball
#1 Syracuse Suffers 1st Loss at Notre Dame
With what happened tonight in South Bend, I felt it necessary to re-run yesterday's story about Notre Dame knocking off so many #1 ranked teams. It seems very prescient now on my part, almost predicative . Though I did say in the article I don't think it was going to happen. Jack Cooley (yes, the new Luke Harangody looking guy) had 17 points and 10 rebounds against a … [Read more...] about #1 Syracuse Suffers 1st Loss at Notre Dame
Bernie Fine Accusers Admits He Lied, Fabricated Charges
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
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
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
Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams
Nine undefeated teams left in all of college basketball. And none of them are named Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina, Duke (I listed them twice because ESPN loves them so much), Ohio State, Florida or Kansas. In other words, if you're still undefeated at this point of this season, you are legit- at least to some extent. By mid December, pretty much everyone has played in a … [Read more...] about Analyzing all 9 Undefeated College Basketball Teams
Should Syracuse Fire Jim Boeheim? 37% of Americans Agree
A new poll released from Poll Position found that 37% of Americans think Syracuse Orange college basketball coach Jim Boeheim should be fired for his disparaging remarks he initially made against the young men accusing his long time assistant Bernie Fine of sexually abusing them. … [Read more...] about Should Syracuse Fire Jim Boeheim? 37% of Americans Agree
Syracuse Investigation Progresses: Feds Search Bernie Fine’s Office
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
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