ANTHONY DECICCO

Anthony DeCicco is the senior sports editor for The Spectrum. In his free time, he can be found playing video games, watching ‘90s Knicks games and arguing with people on NBA Twitter at 3 a.m.

Photo: Courtesy of Ruff Ryders Entertainment / Def Jam Recordings

ARTS

In the wake of his death, DMX’s ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’ tells the story of a tortured artist searching for answers

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 16

In 1998, a 27-year-old Simmons released his debut album, “It’s Dark and Hell is Hot.” Supported by singles “Get at Me Dog,” “Stop Being Greedy,” “Ruff Ryders Anthem” and “How’s It Goin’ Down,” the album saw immediate success and shot to No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

Senior defensive end Malcolm Koonce has been projected to go off the board as early as the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

SPORTS

CBS Sports’ Ross Tucker breaks down UB’s 2021 NFL Draft prospects

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 14

With the 2021 NFL Draft just 15 days away, former NFL offensive lineman and current CBS Sports football analyst Ross Tucker spoke with The Spectrum about UB’s NFL Draft prospects.

OPINION

Charles Barkley is saying the things America needs to hear, whether you like it or not

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 9

Since becoming a TV personality in 2000, Basketball Hall of Famer and current NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley has never been afraid to speak his mind.

Northern Illinois defeated UB 30-29 in the 2018 Marathon MAC Championship Game at Ford Field in Detroit. More than two years later, the conference has changed its transfer policy.

SPORTS

Mid-American Conference eliminates intraconference transfer policy

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 8

The Mid-American Conference announced Thursday that the league’s intraconference transfer policy will be eliminated, a change that will allow student-athletes to transfer between MAC schools without losing a year of eligibility.

Senior guard Jayvon Graves drives into the lane during an 81-64 victory over Mercyhurst on Dec. 10.

SPORTS

Jayvon Graves signs with Sports International Group ahead of NBA Draft

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 8

Less than a month after UB's season came to an end, Sports International Group, a full-service sports agency, announced the signing of UB senior guard Jayvon Graves.

ARTS

The 10 best quarantine hip-hop albums so far

By ANTHONY DECICCO and Alex Falter | Apr. 4

The COVID-19 pandemic has slowed down nearly everything in the world, with one exception: the music industry. During a time when people cannot physically go to work, artists can still record music from their homes, and in the case of rap, the results have been excellent.

Buffalo-based independent wrestling promotion Empire State Wrestling hasn’t held any events since the pandemic began, and everyone from wrestlers to fans to members of the press are feeling the effects.

Photo: Joe Hrycych / Empire State Wrestling

SPORTS

Buffalo’s Empire State Wrestling grapples with COVID-19

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Mar. 31

At a time when major sports teams across New York State are hosting fans, independent professional wrestling promotions in the Empire State are still struggling to host events, let alone have fans.

“The University at Buffalo Division of Athletics is committed to sustaining a culture of diversity and inclusion and strongly denounces racism in all forms,” UB Athletics said in a statement.

SPORTS

UB football relieves public address announcer Rich Gaenzler of his duties

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Mar. 25

97 Rock morning host Rich “The Bull” Gaenzler has been relieved of his duties as UB football’s public address announcer following racist comments made by co-host Rob Lederman on the station’s morning radio show.

UB football held its first spring practice Monday. Quarterback Casey Case (6) and tight end Jackson Westfall (84) look to make an impact for the Bulls this season.

SPORTS

Football begins spring practices ahead of 2021 season

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Mar. 24

After capping off the 2020 season with a 17-10 victory over Marshall in the Camellia Bowl, UB football returned to the field for the first day of spring practice Monday morning.

Head coach Nate Oats looks on during Buffalo's NCAA tournament loss in 2016. Oats resigned from UB in 2019 and is now the head coach at University of Alabama.

SPORTS

How former men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has become one of college basketball’s best

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Mar. 20

On March 24, 2019, the winningest team in UB men’s basketball history walked off the floor for the final time.

“Somehow, the NBA thought it would be wise to force its stars to come together from different cities across the U.S. and play in a meaningless exhibition game,” Anthony DeCicco writes.

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By ANTHONY DECICCO | Apr. 23

“Somehow, the NBA thought it would be wise to force its stars to come together from different cities across the U.S. and play in a meaningless exhibition game,” Anthony DeCicco writes.

ANTHONY DECICCO

In the wake of his death, DMX’s ‘It’s Dark and Hell is Hot’ tells the story of a tortured artist searching for answers

CBS Sports’ Ross Tucker breaks down UB’s 2021 NFL Draft prospects

Charles Barkley is saying the things America needs to hear, whether you like it or not

Mid-American Conference eliminates intraconference transfer policy

Jayvon Graves signs with Sports International Group ahead of NBA Draft

The 10 best quarantine hip-hop albums so far

Buffalo’s Empire State Wrestling grapples with COVID-19

UB football relieves public address announcer Rich Gaenzler of his duties

Football begins spring practices ahead of 2021 season

How former men’s basketball coach Nate Oats has become one of college basketball’s best

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