FB : Resilient defense fuels No. 19 South Florida
For a South Florida team that gets most of its recognition on offense courtesy of quarterback Matt Grothe, the Bulls defense is quietly proving itself… Read more »
Writer archives: Drew Stal
MBB : Local aid: Pittsburgh native DeJuan Blair has helped the Panthers overcame a series of injures
Pittsburgh forward DeJuan Blair went nearly point for point against Louisville center David Padgett in a two-point loss to then-No. 23 Louisville last Sunday. Blair,… Read more »
FB : Brothers in arms
During his senior year of high school, Pittsburgh defensive end Chris McKillop suffered a season-ending leg injury. His younger brother, linebacker Scott McKillop, assured himself… Read more »
XC : Follow the leader
Jeff Scull never chose to become the leader of the Syracuse cross country team. He simply runs his own way, and his teammates have begun… Read more »
FB : Tackling tragedy: A year after father's death, Klinkenborg heads Iowa's defense
Mike Klinkenborg couldn't have imagined a more devastating twist of fate. This time last year, the Iowa linebacker was elated after playing a crucial role… Read more »
ATHLETIC DEPT. : Former SU football player Hall honored with social justice award
For most of his life, Jerome Hall had earned recognition for his athletic achievements on the field. On Wednesday night, Hall was pleasantly surprised to… Read more »
Walton flips auction upside down: Renowned NBA player gives top prize 6 highest bidders at charity auction
There was only supposed to be one item up for bid to kick off the 2007 Charity Sports Auction, in which more than 500 participated.… Read more »
Going once, going twice, goal!: Tonight's sports auction organizers hope to raise $20,000 for local charity
Whether it's listening to an NBA hall of famer biding on a variety of sports memorabilia or meeting renowned former Syracuse University athletes, there is… Read more »
Athletics Dept. : Former SU QB McPherson to mentor high schoolers
Don McPherson once helped Syracuse on the football field, leading the Orangemen to the 1987 Sugar Bowl and winning the Maxwell Award, given to the… Read more »
Stranded in the South: Buried in the basement of the Big East, South Florida tries to top conference giants
When the South Florida men's basketball program knew it was switching from Conference USA to the Big East, it met the opportunity with optimism. With… Read more »
Athletics Dept. : Movie planned for Syracuse icon Ernie Davis
Ernie Davis, one of the most famous athletes to ever wear a Syracuse football jersey, has received just about every accolade a college player can… Read more »
Athletic Department : SU Athletics partnering with Steiner Sports
The living room can be completed with a piece of Syracuse basketball history as part of the dining dcor. The table can be set upon… Read more »
The Wright direction: Newhouse professor Rick Wright has become SU's best recruiter
Prospective Syracuse football and basketball players don't anticipate leaving campus after a recruiting visit having met a long-lost family member.That new uncle or father is… Read more »
National Notebook : Cason follows in NFL father's footsteps, excelling at Arizona
National Notebook : Cason follows in NFL father's footsteps, excelling at Arizona
Growing up, Arizona junior cornerback Antoine Cason was instructed to be a leader, not a follower.He could never comprehend that ideal until he followed the… Read more »
National Notebook : A&M's J-Train keeps rumbling into endzone at 274 pounds
Texas A&M running back Jorvorskie Lane grabs people's attention not with his athleticism but with his weight. At 6-foot and 274 pounds, Lane, a.k.a. the… Read more »
National Notebook : Tebow returns to Philippines every summer to spread Christianity
Before Florida freshman quarterback Tim Tebow ever dreamed of becoming a star football player, he had a more important goal in life: his service to… Read more »
National Notebook : Navy's triple-option offense thrives thanks to 'Trailer Park'
Not too many Div. 1-A teams run the triple option because of its complex blocking schemes. But when you have the luxury of the 'Trailer… Read more »
National Notebook : Georgia Tech's Wheeler 'scratches, claws' at linebacker
Growing up in Columbus, Ga., Georgia Tech linebacker Philip Wheeler was taught only one way to play the game: unrestrained and furious.'We always played like… Read more »
National Notebook : Coaches debate instant replay after recent controversies
Since the Big Ten Conference first utilized instant replay in 2004, nearly every other conference has jumped on the bandwagon and come up with a… Read more »
Out of the Pitts: A 4-1 start has erased ugly memories of Dave Wannstedt's 1st season in Pittsburgh
No matter what his record is, Pittsburgh head coach Dave Wannstedt is optimistic. Whether the Panthers are 1-4 or 4-1, Wannstedt is always looking ahead.This… Read more »
National Notebook : Houston QB Kolb lines up behind center, close friend Doty
When Houston senior quarterback Kevin Kolb played his first high school football game, he could never have fathomed how much he and his center would… Read more »
National Notebook : Auburn's Irons trades water polo disguise for pads on Saturday
Taking a pleasant stroll through the Auburn campus, you might think you've seen senior running back Kenny Irons. After communicating with Irons, though, you might… Read more »
National Notebook : Northwestern rallies behind Fitzgerald after Walker's premature death
It was a tragedy for the Northwestern football team when head coach Randy Walker passed away in June, but despite the loss, the Wildcats will… Read more »
