Daily Links - Long Sticks and a Tight End

Two of game's best longstick middies lived up to their billing in Syracuse lacrosse victory | syracuse.com
Watching juniors Joel White of SU and Brian Karalunas of Villanova play longstick defensive midfield as well as the position can be played was worth the price of admission regardless of the wide margin of victory. White is a preseason All-American. Karalunas was the Colonial Athletic Association's defensive player of the year last season as a sophomore. Each lived up to the hype Monday.

Syracuse University tight end Nick Provo happy to be back on football field | syracuse.com
So 2009 was supposed to be his "breakout" year. Instead, it turned into a heartbreaker. Provo, who would have another year of eligibility left after this season, said that breakout will have to be this season.

Lavin and His Wife Assume NYC Throne.
Is Juli's title in jeopardy? Does the Orange have to put it's guard up?

"Pick With Your Heart" Standings - Final Four Edition - Cuse Country
It’s coming down to the wire in the Cuse Country "Pick With Your Heart" Bracket Challenge. Since everyone was required to pick Syracuse as their champions, there is really only one game left to decide the contest winners. The outcome of the Duke-WVU game will be the final datum that will distinguish the playaz from the hataz. But Sean has an extra special prize already awaiting his return.

Some of you might not be ready for this yet, but the boys over at The Daily Orange, professionals that they will soon be, offer their video season recap having recovered from abrupt end to the basketball season: