Nathan Archambault

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Year of the Orange: Why this year's team could be better than Melo's

Co-written with Brad Biel December 9, 2009-- Yes, it’s very early in the season. Yes, the Orange have enjoyed their usual fill of early season cupcakes. Yes, there are high hopes for this year’s team. Usually, it’s best to be realistic and not get caught up in the hype. The only problem with that? This year's team may be even better [read more...]

For Hyped 2010 Syracuse Basketball Team, the First Sneaker Drops

The writing has been on the wall. The signs have all pointed to great things. A number of verbal commitments that would make the 2010 Syracuse recruiting class one of the best in the school’s history. But until those Letters of Intent are signed, all those fans who bleed Orange can only dream. [caption id="attachment_232" align="aligncenter" width="350" caption="Top 5 Shooting Guard [read more...]

This 'Cuse Squad is a New Shade of Orange

A Preview of the 2009-10 Syracuse Men's Basketball Team. Co-written with Brad Biel. Last year, Syracuse had a dominant backcourt. This year, look for a powerful frontcourt led by Jackson, Onuaku and newcomer Wes Johnson to pull most of the weight. November 10, 2009-- Last night in the Carrier Dome, the Syracuse Orange shrugged off a surprising exhibition loss against [read more...]

The Celtics Lock up the Best Point Guard for the Celtics

November 3, 2009 - Rajon Rondo, you can relax. No more contract extension talks distracting you at practice. No more wondering what restricted free agency is going to be like. No more asking yourself after every game “Will they be my team next year?” On Monday, Danny Ainge put away his fangs, picked up his pen and inked Rajon Rondo to a [read more...]

Mike Williams Quits, Leaving Syracuse Offense in the Dust

November 2, 2009-- Earlier today Syracuse’s top wideout, and arguably their best athlete and offensive threat, made his way into Doug Marrone's office. Junior Mike Williams told his coach he was quitting the team. As of yet, the reason for this decision hasn't been made public. Williams had never been the best student, and rumors suggest that his declining grades [read more...]

Red Sox Used a Steroid Doctor? Now That Makes Sense.

Lou Merloni let this bomb fly over the weekend: Back when we was with the team (though he doesn't remember what year) a doctor addressed the team about steroids and how to use them. Or perhaps how to not abuse them. Some people may see this as Boston's promotion of steroid use or complacency with the problem. In reality, it's just [read more...]

Red Sox Used a Steroid Doctor? Now That Makes Sense.

Lou Merloni let this bomb fly over the weekend: Back when we was with the team (though he doesn't remember what year) a doctor addressed the team about steroids and how to use them. Or perhaps how to not abuse them. Some people may see this as Boston's promotion of steroid use or complacency with the problem. In reality, it's just [read more...]

Pats thinking about ILBs, Jason Taylor

The Pats are thin at inside linebacker. Right now they're only returning starters Jerod Mayo and Tedy Bruschi and backup Gary Guyton. They drafted Tyrone McKenzie with the 97th overall pick in the 3rd round with plans to immediately work him into the rotation and eventually take over for the aging Bruschi. But that plan got put on hold when [read more...]

Pats thinking about ILBs, Jason Taylor

The Pats are thin at inside linebacker. Right now they're only returning starters Jerod Mayo and Tedy Bruschi and backup Gary Guyton. They drafted Tyrone McKenzie with the 97th overall pick in the 3rd round with plans to immediately work him into the rotation and eventually take over for the aging Bruschi. But that plan got put on hold when [read more...]

The NFL Figures Out How to Make Even More Money

SI.com is reporting via the Dallas Morning News that next year's NFL Draft may have a new format. A bigger format. A prime time format. A format that adds even more green to the money-making NFL machine. Roger Goodell is looking to hold the first round of the 2010 draft on Thursday night. The second and third rounds would also be [read more...]