Syracuse Daily Links - Fab Melo Surpasses Freshman Stats

Syracuse's Fab Melo has exceeded his freshman year totals | syracuse.com
Melo’s numbers brought his season total to 79 points, 65 rebounds and 29 blocks. In his freshman year, during which an out of condition Melo struggled mightily, the overmatched kid from Brazil managed just 77 points, 64 rebounds and 25 blocks. In 33 games.

Syracuse vs. Bucknell notes: Scoop Jardine shines in second half; consistent Kris Joseph; Dion Waiters' hand is 'fine' | syracuse.com
"I go with the flow of the game," he said. "The first half is just trying to get a feel for the game and trying to get everybody involved and seeing how everybody’s playing me without pressure. I missed some easy shots early, but shots I’m capable of making in the second half, I got set and I made shots. I’m just taking what the defense gives me."

#1 Syracuse sparked by Christmas in win over Bucknell | CitrusTV Sports Blog | CitrusTV
The Orange remains a perfect 12-0 on the season following a 80-61 win over the Bison. CitrusTV’s Ryan Koletty reports that a career night for Freshman Rakeem Christmas led SU to victory.

Yet another fan says Syracuse University football offense should go way back - to using the split T | syracuse.com
Adopt the split T. It will drive other coaches nuts because their whole defensive scheme is about meeting the West Coast system. Make (Adonis) Ameen-Moore the 'Thunder' and one of the speedsters the 'Lightning.'

Dragic, Flynn vie for Rockets' backup point guard job - Houston Chronicle
Flynn and Dragic - the Rockets' backup point guards behind Kyle Lowry - have similar levels of NBA experience and accomplishment. They have each received ample practice time to show what they could do coming off injuries - Flynn's hip surgery last season and Dragic's sprained ankle this month. And they have similar goals to nail down the position backing up Lowry.

Final Push: SU Now Has Open Offers, But Did Marrone’s Honesty Close Doors? : Orange Fizz
Marrone’s integrity is refreshing in a college football cesspool that rewards creeps like Todd Graham for his broken moral compass. Long term, The Dougie’s approach will create far more friends than enemies. And on the recruiting trail, you need allies.

The Axepress Lane: Some quick hits on SU Basketball; and SU fullback Adam Harris faces every football player's worst fear | syracuse.com
*You know this team is #1 overall in the polls, but they are climbing up the charts or on top of several statistical categories. Syracuse leads the nation in turnover margin (8.6) and steals (11.6 per game) is 5th in scoring margin (22ppg), and 9th in blocked shots per game (6.6).

Syracuse Basketball Notes 12.21.11: Michael Carter-Williams, Rakeem Christmas, 'Bad' Offense - SB Nation New York
In the second half of Tuesday's contest, sophomore guard Dion Waiters did not play. For those who were worrying that it was his bandaged hand that kept him out, it wasn't

Offense, not defense, carries Syracuse to win over Bucknell | The Juice Online
"In the first half when they had four or five wide open shots and they just missed them," Boeheim said. "Wide open. If they would have made those shots it would have been about an eight point game at halftime, which is what it should have been."

So apparently there's a documentary about the life of Paul Harris in the works? And there's 25 minutes of raw footage online featuring Paul's time in the Philippines? And Paul has quite the collection of t-shirts with his children on them? All fair questions...