By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – When it was needed, leather gave the offense a chance. On three separate occasions, the Genesee Community College Cougars threatened to mount nearly insurmountable margins. Each time the gloves of the Monroe Community College baseball team thwarted their opponent. “All year long we’ve played well defensively,” noted Monroe head coach Mike … [Read more...] about Monroe comeback started with the leather
Archives for April 2013
Monroe sweeps Genesee in dramatic fashion to claim top spot
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – Lock up the jewels. Put away the precious family heirlooms. Women and young children? Take shelter. Nothing is safe getting in between the Monroe Community College baseball team and victory. Pinch-runner Cameron Scalzo (Webster, NY/Webster Thomas) scampered home and capped a dramatic last at-bat rally as the MCC Tribunes (27-11/7-3) swept … [Read more...] about Monroe sweeps Genesee in dramatic fashion to claim top spot
MLB Splinters: Oakland’s Hard-Hitting Misfits, Rockie Foundations and More
By Taylor Nigrelli/ The Hungry Dog Blog We’re now more than three weeks into the MLB season and while the action thus far provides a small sample size, a few trends can be noticed. Some of these, such as the Angels struggling due to a complete inability to pitch, don’t come as a surprise. Other developments, such as the Rockies leading the NL West or the Nationals struggling … [Read more...] about MLB Splinters: Oakland’s Hard-Hitting Misfits, Rockie Foundations and More
Bomasuto, Scorza and Monroe show Alfred little mercy
By Paul Gotham ROCHESTER, NY – On a blustery afternoon in Western New York the bats of Monroe Community College proved blistering hot. Vinny Bomasuto (Dunkirk, NY/Dunkirk) and Spencer Scorza (Penfield, NY/ Penfield) led the way as the MCC Tribunes (25-9/5-1) took two (11-1/15-5) from the Alfred State Pioneers (7-24/3-3) in NJCAA action at Tribunes Field. Scorza’s … [Read more...] about Bomasuto, Scorza and Monroe show Alfred little mercy
NCAA’s April 16 withdrawal deadline adds confusion to NBA draft process (Page 2)
By Joe Manganiello Miss Page 1? They are not going in the lottery, but they still should go: *NOTE: This category of players is motivated differently than the athletes above. These players aren't getting drafted in the lottery this year or next year (or even the next year). In affect, draft position isn't even a part of their process; they could go anywhere. The key … [Read more...] about NCAA’s April 16 withdrawal deadline adds confusion to NBA draft process (Page 2)