**Hit the video above for the full SNY unveiling show. NEW YORK — Can new Nike football uniforms help impact recruiting at Rutgers? Head coach Kyle Flood and the players believe they can. “I think it will be easy for recruits to recognize us,” Rutgers senior defensive tackle Scott Vallone told SNY.tv at the SNY studios when the uniforms were unveiled. “It will be a distinct … [Read more...] about Rutgers Hoping New Football Unis Impact Recruiting
Big East Edges Closer to Naming a Commissioner
BY MATT SUGAM Special to ZAGSBLOG NEWPORT, R.I. – With the summer lull for college athletics coming to an end and the fall season lurking around the corner, the Big East is still without a new commissioner. But according to the conference’s interim commissioner, Joe Bailey, that will change by the end of August. That’s when Bailey expects the executive search committee to … [Read more...] about Big East Edges Closer to Naming a Commissioner
Manhattan’s Ashton Pankey to Declare for NBA Draft
Ashton Pankey, a 6-foot-10 redshirt junior from Manhattan, will declare for the NBA Draft instead of applying for a sixth year of eligibility at the MAAC school, he told SNY.tv and said on Twitter. Pankey, who turns 23 next month, averaged 13.4 points and 6.7 rebounds this past season as the Jaspers made a run to the NCAA Tournament under head coach Steve Masiello. An NBA scout … [Read more...] about Manhattan’s Ashton Pankey to Declare for NBA Draft
For a Change, Iona & Manhattan Are the Hunters, Not the Hunted, in the MAAC
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — In four of the last five seasons, Iona or Manhattan has been picked atop the MAAC preseason rankings. In three of the last five, Iona has won the league’s regular season title. Niagara captured it in 2012 and Monmouth won the crown last season. For the last four seasons, Iona or Manhattan has won the MAAC Tournament title, with Manhattan garnering the league’s … [Read more...] about For a Change, Iona & Manhattan Are the Hunters, Not the Hunted, in the MAAC
Jermaine Lawrence Withdraws From Manhattan
Jermaine Lawrence has withdrawn from Manhattan, the school announced. “Jermaine Lawrence has voluntarily withdrawn from classes at Manhattan College for the remainder of the Fall 2015 semester,” the school said in a statement after it was previously reported by ESPN’s Jeff Goodman. Lawrence was reportedly facing a one-game suspension, which was later increased to half the … [Read more...] about Jermaine Lawrence Withdraws From Manhattan