BY PAUL GOTHAM ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Liverpool Warriors (III) led by as many as 25 and cruised to a 79-62 victory over perennial contender East High, Saturday. Just don't expect third-year coach Ryan Blackwell to be satisfied. One year after advancing to the NYS Class AA semi-finals, Blackwell's standards are high. "We had 29 turnovers in the game which is not … [Read more...] about Johnson leads Liverpool past East
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McCollum’s Message: Anything is Possible
Story by Justin Lafleur, Video by Jessica Filipek Today, Lehigh men's basketball alumnus and current Portland Trail Blazers' standout C.J. McCollum is a superstar, on and off the basketball court. It didn't come without hard work and persistence. Many times over the course of his life, McCollum was told he couldn't do something, but he wouldn't take no for an … [Read more...] about McCollum’s Message: Anything is Possible
Manhertz making grade on the gridiron
By PAUL GOTHAM It was a simple button hook. A second-down play that moved the chains. More importantly, it represented a young athlete's passage from amateur to professional status. Former Canisius Golden Griffin, Chris Manhertz came off the line and gathered the 10-yard pass like it was anything but the first catch of his NFL career. "Honestly, it didn’t feel like my … [Read more...] about Manhertz making grade on the gridiron
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2016-17
Compiled by PAUL GOTHAM Counting down to tipoff and previewing the incoming players of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference with a look at the first-year players of the Manhattan Jaspers. Manhattan finished 13-18 (9-11 in MAAC play) last season and fell to Siena in the MAAC quarter-finals. Steve Masiello and his staff welcome to the lineup Na’Quan Council, Oliver … [Read more...] about Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Manhattan Jaspers 2016-17
Ciancaglini says Welker should retire
By Paul Gotham Ray Ciancaglini doesn't know Wes Welker personally, but he understands the battle going on inside the head of the Denver Broncos' wide receiver. Welker suffered his third concussion in 10 months during Saturday's pre-season game with the Houston Texans. Coming 15 days before the Broncos' season opener on September 7th, the question is whether the All-Pro … [Read more...] about Ciancaglini says Welker should retire