Shot from a Cannon
Last season, the wrestling team had only one senior in its lineup. With nine freshmen on board and many veterans battling injuries and redshirt eligibility, the squad learned on the job.
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Last season, the wrestling team had only one senior in its lineup. With nine freshmen on board and many veterans battling injuries and redshirt eligibility, the squad learned on the job.
Redshirt freshman quarterback Joe Licata, who graduated from local Williamsville South High School, will get his first career start this Saturday as Buffalo takes on Miami Ohio (4-4, 3-1 Mid-American Conference) at UB Stadium. Licata replaces junior Alex Zordich.
With the 2012-13 NBA season on the horizon, it is only right to provide an in-depth analysis of what to look forward to this season. This offseason has been action packed with trades, free agency moves and a stellar draft class.
On Nov. 6, I will be a brand new 22-year-old. And for the first time in my life, I will be doing something that I have been waiting to do for a long time.
With two minutes left in the fourth quarter, a new face tried to reverse the Bulls' fortunes. Redshirt freshman quarterback Joe Licata was at the helm in relief of struggling junior Alex Zordich. Licata was playing well and had a chance to lead his team to victory - an ideal situation for a struggling team that was looking for its first win against an FBS school since defeating Akron on Nov. 19, 2011.
Let the fireworks begin.
Freshman running back Devin Campbell has recorded two 100-yard rushing games this season - the first two 100-yard games by a freshman in UB's modern Division I history. The Youngstown, Ohio native has accepted a huge challenge: filling the void left by superstar junior running back Branden Oliver (grade-two torn left MCL).
There are three words that I often say to that special someone. It's difficult for me, I get embarrassed, it makes me sick and I can't sleep.
A flash of life was put on display at the University of Connecticut's Rentschler Field on Saturday. A quick touchdown followed by an onside kick recovery invigorated UB's football team.
Kent State versus Buffalo, lights on, cameras surrounding the stadium, countless Twitter feeds hashtagging #SeaOfBlueOnESPNU. A perfect venue for junior quarterback Alex Zordich to shine.
On the Mend:
There has been a lot of talk about the football team in the past week. When most people doubted Buffalo (0-1), the squad hung tough with the ferocious, then-No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) of the Southeastern Conference.
Over the past few years, Bulls fans have inconsistently followed the football team.
Flying around the field defending passes, shedding blocks to make a tackle and diving on loose balls is an average Saturday for junior defensive back Najja Johnson and his counterpart, sophomore Cortney Lester.
High school graduates are gearing up for their freshman orientations and getting ready to attend their respective institutions in the upcoming fall. If you are an incoming freshman and reading this I would like to say that on behalf of my peers, welcome to the University at Buffalo.
Nik Wallenda Tightrope Walk
UB is introducing a program this fall to guarantee that students graduate in four years.
On Wednesday afternoon students, faculty, and family members gathered in Baird Recital Hall to honor professors who have gone above the typical expectations of their students.
The women's tennis team has been struggling to win doubles matches since entering conference play. However, it needed the point in both matches this weekend.
The baseball team has been struggling, but got the boost it needed as junior first baseman Alex Baldock hit an RBI single in his first at-bat after missing 22 games with a wrist injury.