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.

Jeremiah Dadeboe, a 6’, 210 lb. safety/linebacker who played college football at UB, is one of 88 players partaking in Fan Controlled Football.

Photo: Courtesy of Kevin C. Cox/Fan Controlled Football/Getty Images

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‘It’s a great opportunity:’ Former UB football star Jeremiah Dadeboe makes his mark in Fan Controlled Football

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Feb. 23

Jeremiah Dadeboe, a 6’, 210 lb. safety/linebacker who played college football at UB, is one of 88 players partaking in Fan Controlled Football.

Ninth-year women's basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack tries to be even-keeled during the season.

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‘Seize the moment:’ Felisha Legette-Jack implores her young team to take advantage of season’s final stretch

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Feb. 17

Women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack has watched her team’s highs and lows firsthand.

UB men's basketball wins in an 86-54 victory over Western Michigan.

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UB men’s basketball stays hot in dominant 86-54 win over Western Michigan

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Feb. 13

Following two convincing victories over Miami (OH) and Ball State, UB men’s basketball (9-6) looked to stretch its win streak to three games against Western Michigan (4-12) Friday night.

Despite the usual themes of violence and drug distribution, what ties the album together is its gutting self-reflections.

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Conway the Machine and Big Ghost LTD deliver again with ‘If It Bleeds, It Can Be Killed’

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Feb. 12

Throughout his prolific career, Buffalo native Conway the Machine has earned his place among the elite class of living MCs, as he blurs the lines between underground acclaim and mainstream success.

Sophomore pitcher Alexis Lucyshyn throws a pitch during practice last February. The softball team looks to turn things around in 2021.

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Recruiting roundup: the 2021 recruits you need to know so far

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Feb. 4

While COVID-19 has certainly altered recruiting across the country, it hasn’t stopped coaches from discovering elite talent.

UB running back Kevin Marks (5) rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries.

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Kevin Marks enters NCAA transfer portal

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Jan. 9

On Saturday, junior running back Kevin Marks announced he will enter the NCAA transfer portal following three seasons at UB.

MF DOOM essentially created audio comics, and was able to bring listeners into his world.

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MF DOOM lived up to every expectation of a true supervillain

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Jan. 7

Whether performing as Zev Love X of KMD, mad scientist Viktor Vaughn, space monster King Geedorah or metal-faced supervillain MF DOOM himself, the mystery surrounding the masked rapper transcended the stereotypes of contemporary hip-hop.

Freshman guard Chanse Robinson (not pictured) has left the men's basketball program, UB Athletics confirmed Sunday.

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Chanse Robinson leaves men’s basketball program

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Jan. 3

UB freshman guard Chanse Robinson has left the men’s basketball program, Trainwreck Sports first reported and UB Athletics later confirmed.

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UB wins Camellia Bowl in 17-10 victory over Marshall

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 26

UB’s matchup against Marshall in the Camellia Bowl was a showcase of two teams in the same position.

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UB falls short in MAC title game for the second time in three seasons

By ANTHONY DECICCO | Dec. 19

In a season that’s been nothing short of magical, everything was going right for the Bulls.