Leading off today: It doesn't appear the football staff at Syracuse University is squeezing in a lot of golf this summer. Whether it translates to success on the field two or three years down the road remains to be seen, but you have to respect the way new coach Doug Marrone's staff has rolled up its sleeves and hit the recruiting trail.
A day after picking up an oral commitment from Pittsbugh running back Dom Timbers, Syracuse picked up two more recruits yesterday. Brooklyn Canarsie's Steven Rene, a 5-foot-8 running back and defensive back, and Ramapo (N.J.) kicker Ross Krautman were the latest to make commitments to play for the Orange, The Post-Standard reported.
Rene reportedly had offers from Temple, Rutgers, Boston College, Oregon and Hofstra. Pittsburgh and UConn were also recruiting him. Krautman is the brother of former SU kicker Ricky Krautman.
Maginn moves quickly: JV basketball coach Orlando DiBacco has been promoted to replace Rich Hurley, who stepped down at Bishop Maginn two weeks ago to spend more time with his family and pursue an advanced degree.
"The bar is set high, but the one thing to know about me is I'm a competitor," DiBacco said. "I can't guarantee wins or losses, but on Tuesdays and Fridays this program will be prepared and ready to compete. As a coach, that is all you can ask for."
Shen standout injured: Karly DeSimone had knee surgery Monday for the second time in about 15 months, effectively ending her senior soccer season at Shenendehowa before it begins, The Times Union reported.
DeSimone tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee last month. She injured her right knee early last year and was able to return to the field Sept. 25, finishing the season with a team-high 14 goals that included five in a sectional win vs. Schenectady.
All-Sport Championship: We took the wrappings off our inaugural NYSSWA All-Sport Championship very early this morning, crowning Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake as the outstanding New York State Public High School Athletic Association school of the year.
BH-BL won NYSPHSAA championships in boys and girls cross country and also placed its football team in the state finals during the 2008-09 school year. In addition, the school picked up points in girls alpine schooling and volleyball.
Full details were posted to the site this morning.
Dynasty debate: The Daily News published a good "talker" this week by crowning PSAL boys soccer champion Martin Luther King as New York City's reigning dynasty. The Knights defeated Beacon last fall on penalty kicks, 4-1, for their 11th city title in 13 years.
