Sol Bliss’ new pre-game routine goes something like this. After pulling out his tattered and worn knee brace, he begins methodically fitting the straps through all of the buckles before finally pulling the brace snugly across his left kneeBliss stands up and begins to walk around. After feeling discomfort from the brace, he starts adjusting…
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SU searching for answers on defense
Sol Bliss answered without hesitation. When asked about his biggest concern heading into Saturday’s Syracuse men’s lacrosse scrimmage against Navy, Bliss responded: communication on defense. “It was our biggest problem in fall,” Bliss said. “We can have three of the best defensemen in the league, but if they can’t communicate, it’s not going to mean…
SU’s Powell, Banks have glorious returns
Navy defender Mike Felber was in Syracuse attackman Mike Powell’s chest, checking him, poking at his stick, daring Powell to make a move. Gladly obliging Felber — one of Navy’s starting close defenders — Powell spun left with lightning quickness, evading Felber and limiting the rest of Navy’s defense to spectators. With vision only a…
Grosman finds her calling in field hockey
There’s no way Syracuse women’s basketball coach Marianna Freeman didn’t hear. Directly behind the Orangewomen’s bench on Feb. 20, 1999, at Villanova, fans with their chests painted “MISSY #5” screamed for their hometown hero to enter the game. But friends and family that traveled from Wescosville, Pa., to watch Missy Grosman play never got their…
Thump Belton’s journey brought him from obscurity to Syracuse
He saw focus and determination, anxiety and eagerness. But when Syracuse football assistant coach David Walker’s eyes met Keith Belton’s, Walker saw something he had never expected. Tears. Belton — the fullback known as “Thump” for his whole life — was crying. “It was last year right before the Georgia Tech game,” Walker said. “I…
DeAmato suceeds despite being a long shot
Fourth and 20, ball on the 25-yard line with 10 seconds left and the Orangemen are down two. The fate of the game doesn’t rest solely on kicker Collin Barber’s right foot. There is little that either head coach Paul Pasqualoni or special teams coach Chris White can do. At this point the most important…
McNamara: Signed and Delievered
Local hoops hero Gerry McNamara stood in a crowd at Coatsville High School in Pennsylvania surrounded by fans who had caught wind of his legend. In every direction he looked, pens and papers clamored for attention. Everyone wanted his autograph. Overwhelmed, McNamara paused to reflect on what this meant. He had stepped into a realm…