By Paul Casey Gotham Setting: The Carrier Dome at 900 Irving Avenue in Syracuse, New York is the site as Tom Parrotta and his Canisius College Golden Griffins (1-0) pay a visit to Jim Boeheim and his No. 10 Syracuse Orange (1-0). Plot: It's the Metro-Atlantic Conference versus the Big East Conference. Both teams are coming off season-opening wins at home, Friday night. … [Read more...] about Canisius-Syracuse: Tale of the Tape
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Pre-Season Countdown | #25 Syracuse
With the 2010 NIT Season Tip-Off scheduled for November 15th, it is time to count down the Top 25 of hardwood nation. 2009-'10 Result: 30-5 (15-3 Big East) lost to Butler 63-59 in the West Region semi-final. Coach: Jim Boeheim 829-293 (34 seasons on "The Hill"). Thirty-four SU alums have laced them up in the N.B.A. including current players Carmelo Anthony, Jonny … [Read more...] about Pre-Season Countdown | #25 Syracuse
Villanova-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
By Paul Gotham Setting: Tune in and put away the remote. You won't want to miss a second of this Big East clash when Jay Wright and his No. 7 Villanova Wildcats (23-4/ 12-3) collide with Jim Boeheim and his No. 4 Syracuse Orange (26-2/ 13-2). Plot: First place in the Big East and a possible number one seed in the NCAA Tournament hang in the balance. Sub-plot: An … [Read more...] about Villanova-Syracuse: Tale Of The Tape
Who am I?
I was born in New York City, but settled in Syracuse following a 15-year playing career. I was a member of the team that brought the only major professional sports championship to that upstate New York community, and still live there to this day. My son played at Syracuse University, and actually played professionally three years longer than I did, although I accumulated more … [Read more...] about Who am I?