MBB : Roberts continues pursuit of consistent offensive production
They masquerade as kickballs, but they're far from it. The yellow balls are much heavier and are used by the big men on the Syracuse… Read more »
Writer archives: Ethan Ramsey
Bombs away: This year's Orange depends on 3-pointer more than any team in SU's history
Game-time was imminent. The buzzer to signal the end of pregame warmups was about to sound. Most of the players on the Syracuse men's basketball… Read more »
MBB : McNamara continues hot stretch
CINCINNATI - Gerry McNamara hadn't shot too well all season. Jim Boeheim said it himself. And that's not the type of performance the coach or… Read more »
MBB : Daggers from downtown
NOTRE DAME, Ind. - As Gerry McNamara trotted up the court, fellow guard Eric Devendorf detected a switch in Notre Dame's defensive alignment.'Hey, it's zone… Read more »
FB : Applewhite departs Syracuse to lead Rice's offense
Guess his eyes were upon Texas all along.After a year as Syracuse's quarterbacks coach, Major Applewhite accepted the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach positions at… Read more »
Ramsey : Orange women must win no matter location
If he could have way back when, Jim Boeheim would have whined his way out of moving to the giant, futuristic marshmallow. The longtime Syracuse… Read more »
MBB : Tougher mid-majors testing SU this season
Normally, this is about the time of year Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim starts hearing criticism about scheduling weak non-conference opponents. Aside from a… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse still searching for backcourt duo
Gerry McNamara is looking for a partner in the backcourt. Someone who can help him run the offense, someone who won't allow penetration on defense.… Read more »
Ramsey : No place like Coach's home for Orange women on Thanksgiving
If you ever happen to find yourself in a Ping-Pong game against Jenny Eckhart, here's a tip: Aim to your left. The freshman guard on… Read more »
Gator Bait: SU doomed by scoreless stretch in Coaches vs. Cancer final
NEW YORK - Syracuse men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim made it much clearer the night before: He who does not make shots does not… Read more »
MBB : Gator shooters force Syracuse out of 2-3 zone; man-to-man also fails
NEW YORK - After Syracuse's dismantling of Texas Tech on Thursday night, Red Raiders head coach Bob Knight gushed about the Orange 2-3 zone defense.… Read more »
MBBall: Orange offense sputters late, Gators win 2K College Hoops Classic
NEW YORK CITY - Syracuse men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim said it much clearer the night before: He who does not make shots does… Read more »
MBB : Boeheim stresses complete team effort, not junior effort
NEW YORK CITY - By now, everyone knows the storyline. They came to Syracuse together as a heralded freshman group two years ago. Last season,… Read more »
MBB : Sophomore Green outshines senior Gray, Florida upsets Wake Forest
NEW YORK CITY - Last year, Justin Gray figured to be firmly established as Wake Forest's shooting guard looking ahead to this season. The senior… Read more »
Ramsey : Helmet Hut brings legendary Syracuse head gear back to life
Before the 44s were honored in front of Orange Nation at halftime of the Syracuse-South Florida game on Saturday, there was a private ceremony in… Read more »
Deferred: Gerry McNamara surrenders spotlight in 68-37 win
He had to be joking. Everyone knows Gerry McNamara is going to be the leading scorer this season for the Syracuse men's basketball team. He… Read more »
MBB : Rebounding a priority for Orange
If it was an issue with Hakim Warrick in the lineup, it's definitely an issue without him - rebounding.Syracuse probably won't be tested on the… Read more »
Ramsey : Boeheim's work with cancer often goes unnoticed
Jim Boeheim keeps a small orange date book with all of his obligations. His ever-optimistic assistant Mike Hopkins seemed to think after practice one day… Read more »
The Odyssey: After 30 years of twists and turns, Jim Boeheim has evolved into a man much different than the one who started on Syracuse's sideline
Poets would prefer this explanation: The grouchy son of a funeral home director makes his office across the street from a cemetery in the gloomiest… Read more »
MBB : Roberts still feeling effects of right knee injury suffered in exhibition opener
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said not to worry about Terrence Roberts after the forward banged his knee in SU's win over Saint Rose on… Read more »
Ramsey : Robinson's humor serves team well
Sunday afternoon and yet another grilling of Greg Robinson 24 hours after a dismal loss was about to start. A 'been here, done that' atmosphere… Read more »
FBALL : SU 'D' takes first half to adjust to Bearcats
For once, Syracuse's offense would have time to find a rhythm. SU's defense - in the top third in the country - would surely hold… Read more »
FBALL: Orange defense recovers after poor 1st half
For once, Syracuse's offense would have time to find a rhythm. SU's defense - in the top third in the country - would surely hold… Read more »
Back-seat running game falters
When Syracuse football head coach Greg Robinson hired Brian Pariani to install a West Coast Offense, the spotlight shifted to the passing game. Through seven… Read more »
