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The Oswego State field hockey team will kick off their season Sept. 1 in Hoboken, NJ as part of the Stevens Tech Tournament. They will face the host Ducks in the opener. The Lakers are hoping for better results than last season's 0-5 start, including a winless showing at the season-opening Black Eyed Susan Tournament in Maryland. The Lakers finished 3-14.

The fact that five of the Lakers' losses were one-goal decisions provides hope for the 2007 season. However, the team was also shut out on seven occasions. Second-year coach Marushka Eddy lost leading scorer Jennifer Tordy to graduation as well as third-leading scorer Beth Patterson. Junior forward Kaylee Voohries will look to fill the scoring void in 2007. Along with Tordy, she led the Lakers in goals with three. Voohries took only six shots on the season.

The Ducks are coming off of an 11-8 campaign in which they set an all-time program high for wins and goals (40). They return their top eight scorers from a year ago, including Sophmore forward Courtney Geddis. Geddis led the Hawks in goals (9) and points (18).


Sept. 5 marks the home-opener at Laker Field. Elmira will come to Oswego in hopes of duplicating last season's 3-1 victory over the Lakers. 2006 NCAA quarterfinalist William Smith will then visit the Lakers on Sept. 8. Oswego State will face their second quarterfinalist in as many weeks when they visit Cortland on Sept. 19.

The Lakers will get another crack at Wells College when they travel to Aurora on Oct. 10. Oz had an offensive surge in last year's matchup with the Express, netting six goals in a shutout victory.

Circle Oct. 27 on your calendars, that is when Oz travels to RPI for a rematch of last year's classic defensive struggle. The Lakers won 1-0 on a Beth Patterson goal in the 69th minute, sending the Laker Field crowd into a frenzy.

Ryan Maloney

Skip Prosser Dead at 56

Absolutely shocking news from Wake Forest, as their men's basketball head coach has died of a heart attack in his mid 50s. Despite having two down years in a row, Skip Prosser had done really good things at Wake. Two years ago, his team was led by Chris Paul. Had that team played any bit of defense, Skip Prosser might be a national championship head coach. But that's all just the game of basketball. I definitely feel for the Wake Forest community and wish his family and players the best getting through this tough time. For the second time in two years, the college basketball world has experienced a terrible loss. Last year, Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon's sister Maggie, who coached Army, died of a heart problem as well.

Pat Morgan

Class-Act Curtis Martin to Retire

Jets RB Curtis Martin will officially retire Friday after being unable to play last season due to a severe knee injury. I know it will be a sad day for all Jets fans having to say goodbye to Curtis. He is about a classy an athlete as their is in the NFL. With all the negative light the NFL is getting because of the Michael Vick situation, we should all take a moment and remember the good Curtis brought to the NFL. He is involved in many different charities, and will undoubtedly expand on that in his retired years. I think Curtis will want to live a quiet retirement as he is a quiet individual, but I think he would be perfect to put on an NFL sub-committee thats objective is to clean up the game. He'd be a terrific spokesman for the league.

As for his career, Curtis wasn't a flashy elite back like Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith, or Marshall Faulk, but he did compile mighty fine season after mighty fine season. Martin was only the 2nd running back to start his career with 10 straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons. He would have made that 11 straight had he been able to complete the 2005 season. Martin had 735 yards through 12 games, so 1,000 was a forgone conclusion. Up until that injury, Martin never missed time. I've seen him play on badly sprained ankles, other knee problems, and the everyday bruises a running back gets. The 2004 season was definitely a special one. When everyone thought Curtis was too old and should step back for LaMont Jordan, he only ran for 1,697 yards and 12 TDs. He would win the rushing title by 1 yard over Shaun Alexander. Of course, the Jets were a Doug Brien FG away from making it to the AFC Championship Game that year. The 2005 breakdown was sad to watch, but my lasting memories will come from that 2004 epic season from the "old man".

Curtis, you will be missed, and I am looking forward to 5 years from now when you'll be a sure fire, first-ballot hall-of-famer. Thank you for the memories!

Pat Morgan

Meet the Next Mariano Rivera

The site of a lanky Latino dominating the final inning from the mound of Yankee Stadium has become the norm in the Bronx. But tonight #42 was in the bullpen during the last three outs of an 8-0 Yankee bashing of the Twins. Instead, Edwar Ramirez made his major league debut and provided a glimpse into the future of the Bomber bullpen. Ramirez struck out the side, finishing off each batter with a nasty changeup.

Ramirez created quite a buzz in AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, striking out 47 batters in just 26 and 2/3 inning of work with an of ERA 0.67. Even more amazing, this guy nearly quit baseball altogether a few years back when the Angels released him.

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Sabres' Owner Claims it Took Multiple Plungers to Flush '06-'07 President's Cup

Reality has set in for the Buffalo Sabres' bandwagon. Today, both of their captains have left Buffalo for none other than a more lucrative paycheck. First, Daniel Briere took an 8-year-deal from Philadelphia. Briere got a weird front loaded contract where he'll earn $10 next year, and then less and less each year. Bizzare! Then, later in the evening, Chris Drury left for the Big Apple. Yes, Drury will now play for the team he broke the hearts of just two months ago. Buffalo Sabres fans now have a hungover, morning after feeling realizing that great night they thought they had was spent with a fat, greasy chick

...with a dick.

Pat Morgan