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To win Saturday, SU needs to stop Tech's unrelenting punt block scheme
By Michael Becker
It doesn't take more than a third grader to figure out the key to Virginia Tech football's punt rush. The most vaunted special teams weapon in all of college football can be broken down into just one, simple equation. 9-8=1 That's the easy part. It's figuring out how to stop that one extra Hokie player - the speedy "cobra" that blitzes from the wing - that keeps special teams coaches up at night.
Kevin Jones attracts a lot of attention - and loves every bit
By Darryl Slater
On a humid July afternoon, Kevin Jones stands half-naked in front of 1,100 women at Cassell Coliseum, swinging a white Under Armour shirt over his head. He tosses the shirt to a group of women. They swoon. He smiles. He cherishes the attention, the eyes tracing over his rippled torso.
Ford drives Mountaineers
By Eric Fontes
Kevan Ford isn't a typical veteran. As a senior captain anchoring the West Virginia men's soccer team's defense, Ford carries much more than three years of collegiate experience with him. Try adding 10 years of English soccer experience, including stints on the 18-and-under national team and the Blackburn Rovers' professional youth team.
Who's your Daddy? 34-year-old quarterback suits up
By Jeff Johnson
When a team sets out to find a quarterback, it often looks not only for a guy with the skills to be successful but also someone who might be a little more mature than other players. At Division III Blackburn College, the Beaver's have found a player of that maturity.
Chance at tourney on line for Syracuse versus Villanova
By Mike Licker
Syracuse field hockey head coach Kathleen Parker and men's soccer head coach Dean Foti had an interesting conversation last week. With both their teams struggling and lacking self-confidence, the pair discussed a unique plan. Foti wondered what would happen if at the beginning of the season he handed his team a schedule without the names of opponents - just game times and locations.
SU finally heads to Maryland Invitational
By Joe Brichacek
Last October, the Syracuse cross country teams anxiously looked forward to running at the Maryland Invitational. But because of the sniper attacks, the players stayed home. Now, though, SU is again anxious to compete at the invitational this Saturday.
Little Brown Jug endures century
By Sandy Weintraub
Before the battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, The Civil War, The Egg Bowl, The Big Game and the Apple Cup, there was a Little Brown Jug. Friday night's game between Minnesota and Michigan marks the 100th anniversary of the Little Brown Jug, the trophy awarded to the winner of games played between the Golden Gophers and the Wolverines.
Orangewomen prepare for crucial weekend conference games after uplifting victory
By Rob Anthes
In eight seconds, the season could've changed. Forget the 7-1 blowout over Binghamton to start the season. Trash the 7-2 start SU had. When Rutgers scored a goal with eight seconds left in double overtime, the Syracuse University women's soccer team could've hung its head.
Dercher brings emotion as SU tries to halt 2-game Big East losing streak this weekend
By Anthony Mague
Many believe it's the only way to describe Kathryn Dercher's passion for volleyball and winning. Last year's senior captain Abby Van Mater qualified it during the Big East season when she placed the word above Dercher's Women's Building locker - emotional.
