Saturday Daily Links - Lacrosse and Spring Football Abound

Things to Look for When Syracuse hosts Albany | Lax Blog
If the Orange come away with a win today it will be the program’s 800th win.  The first varsity lacrosse season was back in 1916 and if the Orange get their 800th they will become the second Division I team to do so.  Johns Hopkins is the only school with 800 victories right now.  Coach Desko has been involved in some form with 404 of those wins.  He was a player, an assistant and now the head coach.

Spring Practice Notebook: Transfer wideout Weaver highlights Friday’s scrimmage | Football Blog
First off before we go any further two words: Aaron. Weaver. The big transfer wide receiver from Hofstra looked great today. He was the bright spot in today’s scrimmage session as he basically did what he wanted, when he wanted to. He hauled in a half-dozen catches on the day, and was thrown to about ten times. Both Loeb and Nassib had success throwing to him.

Notes from Friday’s Practice: Part II | Football Blog
The Receiving core in general had a terrific day of practice, and I would give them the nod for the unit that has impressed the most through two weeks of practice. Left destitute when projected starter Mike Jones abruptly left the team March 22, the group has really looked solid. In one particular 7-on-7 drill, Nassib connected with Weaver, Alec Lemon and Van Chew on consecutive passes of more than roughly 15 yards.

Art Jones returns | Football Blog
Jones now said he’s fully healthy and ready to show NFL executives what he’s capable of, starting with his Pro Day workout [at the Carrier Dome on April 6]. After that, Jones will meet with individual teams for interviews and possibly private workouts. Jones said his agent has been in contact with multiple teams — including the Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots, among others — and hopes to solidify his draft position with a good showing.

Sites and sounds of Spring football practice, Day 7: