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Siena Introduces New Men's Basketball Head Coach

Links to Mitch's Presser News

So Long Fran McCaffrey

Siena Coach Fran McCaffrey is leaving for the Big 10 School Iowa. Fran will be remembered as possibly one of the best coaches the Siena program has ever seen, as he lead the Saints to 3 straight NCAA appearances, along with 2 tourney wins.

Here are the links to the stories of Fran leaving:

So Long Fran!

Here are the links to the stories of Fran's Iowa Presser:

"Is this Iowa? No, it's heaven"

Jimmy Fallon Picks the Saints as his team for March Madness 2010

2010 NCAA Men's Basketball Selection Sunday Intro - "One Shining Moment"

As you watch, note the "Onions, Double Order;" video props to your Siena Saints:

"Onions, Double Order" - A closer look at Siena's "Maestro," Ronald Moore

Here is a great write-up on the tempo setter of Siena's offense, Ronald Moore.

From the New York Times:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/08/sports/ncaabasketball/08siena.html


And from the 2009 NCAA Tourney against Ohio State:

Newsday's Neil Best Gives Smithtown Students Props on His Blog!

Here is the transcript from Neil Best's Watchdog Blog, on Thursday, December 17th...from his visit to our classes here in Smithtown!!!

Smithtown students ask questions, Yankee Stadium comes down

8:14am By Neil Best

Sorry for lack of blogging the past 24 hours. Left basement for a good cause:

To speak to a group of high school students from Smithtown East and West with an interest in sports, sports business and sports journalism about my career.

I've spoken to many school groups over the years but these guys and gals (and their teachers) were the most interested and engaged I've ever encountered.
Good news for America's future!

Afterward I made a rare appearance at headquarters in Melville, where the parking lot seemed less full than it was in the 1980s.

Then on to the Islanders-Rangers game. Sure, the Rangers sleepwalked through parts of the game - especially the first period - but I was struck by the lack of energy and venom in the audience for the two old rivals.

So, what did I miss Wednesday? Baumbach some a story and some cool pictures of old Yankee Stadium coming down here.

Other than that, not much, apparently. Tiger made the front cover of the Post for the 19th consecutive day. Can he make it 'til Christmas?

GREAT JOB SMKTG and SMGT Students! You put SMITHTOWN ON THE MAP!!!