Eight men left: St. John's suspends five

The embarrassing situation involving St. John’s University basketball players this week is just another example of the problems in college athletics. In case you forgot to step out of your box and read the newspaper this week, here’s what happened: After a game on the road against Pittsburgh Wednesday night, the Red Storm players returned to their hotel and were allegedly all present during a bed-check at midnight, their curfew time. However, after the bed-check, six players snuck out of the ho

Patriots salve Red Sox fans' wounds

Despite the loss of Troy Brown, New England’s best wide receiver, to injury throughout most of the season, the Patriots have looked fully functional on offense. Quarterback Tom Brady has shown tremendous poise and maturity after a slightly disappointing sophomore season. Running backs Kevin Faulk and Antowain Smith have done what the team has needed, grinding out a few yards here and there, and tiring the defense until Brady makes the big play. The emergence of Deion Branch as a reliable “go-to”

Willis and Beroa win postseason hardware

In addition, I received an open invitation from the head coach of the track and cross country teams, Erick Nedeau, to come work out with his runners. Sorry Coach, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to embarrass myself, a la Michael Jordan playing minor league baseball, just yet. It may happen in the future though, especially if the pressure from my editor-in-chief becomes unbearable. (In case you were wondering, yes I did just refer to myself as the Michael Jordan of Amherst golf, and no, I’m really