The Daily OrangeLacrosse 2006
Death, cancer, broken backs, storied careers gone sour. Senior transfer Joe Yevoli and his father have dealt with their endless hardships the only way they can: Together
By Ethan Ramsey
For six weeks last fall, Joe Yevoli and his father's mission was simple: Almost 30 years earlier, Joe Yevoli Sr.'s final season of college lacrosse had been stripped away. Now Yevoli, who transferred to Syracuse for his senior season in 2006 with hopes of regaining the reputation he earned at Virginia as one of the nation's top attackmen, wanted to make it up to him.
Family Ties
Kenny Nims, Dan Hardy and Pat Perritt all followed either their fathers or brothers to Syracuse. Together, they make up the nation's most dominant recruiting class
By Zach Berman
Much of the 53 men's lacrosse players sat in a pack on one side of the Carrier Dome's makeshift setup for the annual preseason media day. Much of the media stood about a dozen yards away, a scene akin to a middle school dance. But like those few girls at the dance who receive the attention, there were three freshmen who the media fawned over.
Split decisions
Football and basketball coaches can offer full rides to nearly their whole roster. But their lacrosse counterparts have their hands tied with 12.6 total scholarships for more than 40 players
By Rob Anthes
Much has been said about lacrosse developing as a major sport in the United States, especially at the collegiate level. But Division I men's lacrosse coaches know their sport isn't even close to garnering the kind of respect big-time sports receive. It's quite simple, really, because Division I athletics comes down to one thing, and the nation's men's lacrosse programs don't have it thanks to NCAA regulations - money.
Boy meets world
Instead of playing fall ball, senior scoring leader Brian Crockett invested in a possible business career by studying in Spain
By Mark Medina
He took a big risk taking this trip. But Brian Crockett wouldn't have had it any other way. As a finance major hoping to be involved in the global market, it was only fitting he'd study abroad in Madrid, Spain. He'd become fluent in Spanish, giving him another advantage in the business field.
Year of the Dragon
At last year's final home game, Caitlyn Dragon was honored on Senior Day. Now a season after leading the Orange in scoring, she's back for another year
By Pat DiSalvo
Ever since she was a 14-year-old concession stand employee at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., Caitlyn Dragon has been a hard worker. Fast forward to Dragon's fifth year at Syracuse, and the women's lacrosse attack still has the same mentality: "Work hard at everything you do.
Kasel rock
Senior goalie Jen Kasel is poised to break many Syracuse records in her 3rd season as a starter. But 2006 marks the 1st time she can truly prepare for a season
By Sean Quinn
Preseason practices and workouts weren't tedious for senior goalkeeper Jen Kasel, they were enjoyable. Part of it was because Kasel has just one more player to pass before becoming Syracuse's all-time leader in saves. And this season will be Kasel's first year that she hasn't had to compete with any obstacles to secure her spot as starting goalkeeper.
