By Paul Gotham BUFFALO, NY -- Jim Baron has roamed the sidelines for nearly three decades. He has won more than 400 collegiate games, taken two schools to the NCAA Tournament and has his place in two separate halls of fame. Yet when it comes to talking about the city of Buffalo, Baron easily switches roles from head coach to cheerleader. “Buffalo is a great town for … [Read more...] about Baron has become one of Buffalo’s biggest fans
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Fordham’s Frazier is learning to be selfish
By Paul Gotham At 6-3 the Fordham Rams are off to their best start under fourth-year coach Tom Pecora, and Branden Frazier’s offensive production is a big reason. After averaging 14 points per game a season ago, Frazier has increased that number by four. Pecora and the Rams won’t mind if the senior guard continues to shoulder more of the scoring load. Yes, in this … [Read more...] about Fordham’s Frazier is learning to be selfish
Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
By Paul Gotham ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Perhaps a reference to grains of sand slipping through the hour glass leans too much on the sentimental. But you get the point. Matthew Wright, St. Bonaventure’s senior guard, turned in a performance Saturday night against Big 4 rival Canisius which delicately balanced patience with force. And his motivation comes from the feeling … [Read more...] about Wright’s career night sown from seeds of desperation
Sub Base Paths leading off with a take on UB Bulls football
With this admission, Base Paths probably loses face among his faithful, but with the rain coming down and baseball hours away, he settled down at noon Saturday and watched some football. Thing is, he’s still not sure what he saw. First, you have to know that Base Paths’ communications resources are as outdated as his choice of games. His TV is so old he has to pour kerosene … [Read more...] about Sub Base Paths leading off with a take on UB Bulls football
Around the Diamond Episode 19
It's a brand new episode of Around the Diamond. On this last episode in August, Host Dave Holcomb updates listeners on the NL Central and AL West division races to start the show. The second segment is dedicated entirely to the AL East with Boston hoping to get back Pitcher Clay Buchholz in the next two weeks, New York and Baltimore dueling it out in the Bronx this weekend, and … [Read more...] about Around the Diamond Episode 19