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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NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are staring the end of the Larry Bird era in the eyes right now. The 2011-12 NBA Executive of the Year announced his decision to step down as team president Thursday, but he's not quite done yet. Bird will conduct the Pacers' draft alongside Donnie Walsh, who returns to Indiana as president, and newly promoted GM Kevin Pritchard. The trio could go … [Read more...] about NBA draft scenarios for Indiana Pacers
Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?
I know the last few years have been down-right dreadful for fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our last few draft picks (Wes Johnson and Derrick Williams) haven't panned-out, so far or yet. But, Ricky Rubio brought a spark this season before his ACL injury. He lit-up Target Center with his maestro passing skills and non-matador-esque defensive ability that most of his … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?
2012 NFL Draft – Top Defensive Backs
2012 NFL Draft – Top Defensive Lineman
Defensive End 1. Melvin Ingram, South Carolina (6-2, 264): One of the most versatile defensive lineman in the draft, Ingram could play in both the 3-4 as an OLB or speed DE, as well as play the traditional 4-3 defensive end. Ingram has pro-ready hand technique and frequently gets his man off balance. Prediction: Top-15 … [Read more...] about 2012 NFL Draft – Top Defensive Lineman
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
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