Kevin Drew

Both the Syracuse Orange men's and women's lacrosse teams kick off Big East Tournament play today. When they do, they'll be lugging a few more plaques and trophies around with them.

Dion and Fab are currently projected to go in the first round according to some folks.

We've officially entered rebuilding mode now that the Orange have lost a Big East lacrosse game for the first time, an 11-10 stunner to unranked Villanova in the Carrier Dome.

Last year, the Syracuse Orange dominated the St. John' Red Storm to the tune of 20-6. This year, the either the Red Storm showed how much improved they are or the Orange showed how much work they have left to do as SU needed a goal in the final minute of play to eke out a 9-8 victory in their Big East opener.

When they step on the field under the Dome on Sunday to open the season against the Albany Great Danes, the 2012 Syracuse Orange lacrosse team won't be very recognizable. Not to fans, no to opponents and not even to their head coach.

When word broke that Kevin Drew was back with the Syracuse Orange lacrosse team, let alone still an active student at the University, the fanbase did a collective look-away and just put their heads in the sand.

It was Syracuse Orange lacrosse media day Thursday and there's two questions we needed answered. 1. How good is this team? 2. How is Kevin Drew's chest and how'd he get here?

The Orange boss stands only eight wins away from moving past Rupp to become number four all-time.

Kevin Drew, whom you might remember moonlighted as a basketball walk-on briefly, was charged with a multitude of crimes Monday morning according to Syracuse.com.

First, the bad news. When the Syracuse Orange take the field Sunday against the Siena Saints in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, they'll likely be doing so without Tim Desko. "He was back...