There is often nothing funnier than capturing a facial expression or occurrence at the right time, or, should we say, the most inopportune time. I challenge you, loyal readers, to view the picture below and provide a captivating caption that will cause “the shores a-crowding” with “people all exulting.” Should you provide the wittiest of captions, for you the flag will be … [Read more...] about Oh Caption, My Caption | Jim Baron
Canisius Golden Griffins
Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- James Southerland and Michael Carter-Williams led four in double figures as the Syracuse Orange (9-0) ran away from the Canisius Golden Griffins (6-2), 85-61 before 18,120 in the Gotham Classic at the Carrier Dome, Saturday night. Southerland came off the bench and netted seven as the Orange outscored Canisius 18-6 in the opening moments of … [Read more...] about Syracuse runs away from Canisius, 85-61
‘Cuse backcourt duo drives the engine
By Paul Gotham SYRACUSE, NY -- They come in waves. The Syracuse Orange are relentless. James Southerland, a 6-9 forward, can connect from behind the arc. Rakeem Christmas and DaJuan Coleman combine for a formidable frontcourt. Christmas adept inside with a jump hook that he can use from either side of the paint. Coleman is a 288 pound force whose drop step can be close to … [Read more...] about ‘Cuse backcourt duo drives the engine
Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2012-13
Counting down the days to tipoff previewing the incoming freshmen of the Metro-Atlantic Athletic Conference. Next up is the Canisius Golden Griffins. Canisius finished in the basement of the MAAC last season. But there's a new win blowing through Main Street in Buffalo. Jim Baron takes over the reins and welcomes two freshmen to campus. Jermaine Johnson 5’10 150lbs. G … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: Canisius Golden Griffins 2012-13
Late rally pushes Rider past Canisius, 71-66
By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- It was just a matter of time. Playing without their point guard, the Canisius Golden Griffins committed just two turnovers in the first half. That number more than doubled in the game's final four minutes. Using a three-quarter court press the Rider Broncs scored 13 straight to down the Canisius Golden Griffins 71-66 in Metro Atlantic Athletic … [Read more...] about Late rally pushes Rider past Canisius, 71-66