Tag Archives: Syracuse basketball

Syracuse Basketball sanctions – Jim Boeheim’s outrage is only as misguided as the system that caused it
March 20, 2015

by Kent Sterling What Syracuse head basketball Jim Boeheim coach knew, encouraged, violated, or ignored is not at issue. Neither is whether Boeheim appeals sanctions levied by the NCAA that will hinder the Orangemen program’s competitiveness for the next three seasons. What’s important is that many college students, who are also athletes, are being preyed […]

Syracuse self-banishment from postseason a child’s prank; NCAA should bring hammer down
February 6, 2015

by Kent Sterling When I was seven years old, my Mom asked what I would give up for Lent. My reply was “Asparagus.” My supposed cleverness did not please her, and she chose my sacrifice for me. That is exactly how the NCAA should handle the laughable punishment Syracuse University levied upon itself this week […]