Start: Andrew Luck – The Patriots’ passing defense showed signs of improvement early in the year, but their gaping holes have resurfaced. While the Colts-Patriots matchup no longer features a duel between Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, rookie sensation Andrew Luck gets his first crack at reigniting the rivalry and […]
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Cross-Country Closes out Strong Season on Sour Note
Although not quite the finish they hoped for, the men’s and women’s cross-country teams capped off a season that saw the program making strides in the right direction. The Roadrunners concluded their season in the Atlantic Region of the 2012 NCAA Championships with the men placing 20th overall and the […]
Roadrunners Finish Fourth in Conference Championship
The Ramapo College cross-country team finished the 2012 season strong as both the men's and women's team finished fourth at the New Jersey Athletic Conference Championship held last Saturday at Richard Stockton College. The men's cross-country team combined for 74 points on the day, led by junior Colin English and senior Tim Paziora. […]
Fantasy Football: Week 9 Start or Sit
Start: Carson Palmer (vs. TB) – Tom Brady owners who need a replacement quarterback during the star’s bye week should seek out Carson Palmer. Against a feeble Tampa secondary that has yielded 309.6 passing yards per game, Oakland’s veteran quarterback is primed for a big day through the air. Trent […]
Stars Change Places in the NBA
Without a lockout threatening another nuclear winter, the NBA season kicked off on time for a full 82-game season. Although the league remains top-heavy heading into the 2012 season, the key contenders have all made some offseason changes. The Miami Heat won the championship last year, but they still […]
Giants Survive Late Rally against Cowboys
Week 8 was full off intense comebacks, dominating blowouts and exciting finishes. The Jets continued their downward spiral while the Giants hung on to win their fourth straight game. The undefeated Falcons continued their league supremacy, the Patriots took London by storm and Peyton Manning was, well, Peyton Manning. Miami […]
Mannings Fight for MVP
The NFL season is almost at its halfway point, so now is the time to start talking about the race for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. There are many things to take into account when deciding who gets the vote, such as leadership, statistics, clutch factor, versatility and making […]
Griffin Shines in Losing Effort
Although the New York Giants narrowly escaped with a 27-23 victory over the Washington Redskins, rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III put the league on notice. In his first game against a division opponent, Griffin III completed 20 of 28 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 89 […]
Owners and Players Fail to Negotiate End to NHL Lockout
At midnight on Sept. 15, the National Hockey League locked out its players for the third time in 17 years. Thirty-nine days later, that lockout is continuing and shows no signs of ending any time soon. On Tuesday, the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA) requested to meet with NHL […]
Freshman Brock Runs Her Way to Top of Cross-Country Class
Being a rookie is one of the hardest things to overcome in sports. Experienced team members initially do not trust newcomers, not knowing what they are capable of. It is the rookie’s job to earn the veterans’ trust and respect, and only then can the rookie become a valuable member […]
