Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram
Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram
Fordham University's Journal of Record Since 1918

The Fordham Ram

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor, Vol. 102

All content by Andrew Posadas
Beyond The Scoreboard has been one of the most pivotal parts of the sports section since its inception. (Hunter Benegas/The Fordham Ram)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Creating Something New and True

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
July 8, 2021
Fordham Baseball and Softball have been the first programs to welcome fans back to Rose Hill. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Athletics’ Patience Amid COVID-19 Pays Off

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
May 26, 2021
NCAA Transfer Portal Working to Perfection

NCAA Transfer Portal Working to Perfection

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 28, 2021
After winning its fourth Atlantic 10 Championship, Men's Soccer now focuses its attention on the NCAA Championship. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Rams Draw Marshall in NCAA Men’s Soccer Championship

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 21, 2021
Fordham returns to the A-10 Championship looking to avenge the misery of a heartbreaking loss in the semifinals of that same tournament two years ago. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Earns Spot in Atlantic 10 Championship

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 14, 2021
Neptune (above) enters Fordham looking to bring a championship culture from Villanova with him. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Getting to Know New Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Neptune

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 14, 2021
Despite facing numerous shots on the day, Levine's (above) stout presence in goal kept the Explorers off the scoresheet to aid the Rams' victory. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Explores La Salle And Finds 2-0 Victory

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
April 1, 2021
Neptune (above) takes over a Rams program looking to become competitive in the Atlantic 10 and on the national stage. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Names Kyle Neptune Next Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
March 30, 2021
Fathazada's (above) goal again made the difference in the outcome for the Rams. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Golden Goal Stops Clock on Minutemen

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
March 25, 2021
Jalen Cobb (above) reflects on the perseverance his team showed this season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Beyond the Scoreboard: What To Make of 2020-2021 Men’s Basketball Season

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
March 18, 2021
Renee Montgomery (above) went from the hardwood to the ownership room for the WNBA's Atlanta Dream. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Beyond The Scoreboard: Embodying ‘More Than an Athlete’ Mindset Perfectly

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
March 3, 2021
David Vanterpool (above) was considered by the Timberwolves, but the head coaching role ultimately went to Chris Finch. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Beyond The Scoreboard: Lack of Diversity in NBA Head Coaching

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 24, 2021
Fathazada's (above) penalty score against Fairleigh Dickson sparked the bright start the Rams will look to carry past the current pause. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Get the Ball Rolling on Right Side of 2-0 Triumph

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 17, 2021
Chris Austin (above) was the lone bright for a struggling Fordham offense against Saint Louis. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Rams Offense Ice Cold Against Saint Louis

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 17, 2021
Men's Soccer is looking forward to starting the season on a positive note. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Enter Spring Season Trusting the Process

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 10, 2021
The long-time Patriot Tom Brady has earned another ring, but this time wearing a different jersey. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Fending Off Father Time Successfully in Sports

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 10, 2021
Ty Perry (above) was one of many to overcome his scoring woes in Fordham's best offensive game of the season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Get Much Needed Win Against Explorers

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 6, 2021
Navarro's (above) 17-points was not enough to take the Rams above UMass. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Can’t Outlast Minutemen on the Road

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
February 4, 2021
Jeff Neubauer leaves the Rams after six seasons as head coach of the men's basketball program. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Neubauer Out at Fordham

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
January 26, 2021
Joel Soriano (above) continued his double-double streak on Wednesday. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Late Scoring Drought Sends Rams To Second Straight Loss

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
January 15, 2021
Chris Austin's late three sealed the shocking win for the Rams. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Chris Austin’s Career Night Earns Fordham’s First Win

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
January 7, 2021
The Rams are off to a sluggish start to begin Atlantic-10 play. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Blown Out by La Salle

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
January 4, 2021
The Rams forgo their non-conference matches against Seton Hall and Stony Brook before the start of the Atlantic-10 schedule. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Cancels Final Two Non-Conference Games

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor Emeritus
December 16, 2020
Four of the Rams' six non-conference games have now been cancelled this season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Deals With Another Positive COVID-19 Test

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
December 2, 2020
Jalen Cobb (above) is ready to take on a bigger role for the Rams this season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Men’s Basketball Using Experience as Advantage This Season

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
November 19, 2020
(Courtesy of Hunter Benegas / The Fordham Ram)

Chronicles of a Commuter

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
November 18, 2020
Bryson Cavanaugh (above) has cemented his legacy as one of the most successful athletes Fordham has seen in recent history. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Bryson Cavanaugh: “I Am Still the Same Person With the Same Heart and Attitude”

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
October 28, 2020
If health and safety protocols are not properly enforced, it will be quite some time before we see stadiums filled to full capacity once again. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Do We Need Fans in the Stands?

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
October 21, 2020
While Seattle celebrates their fourth title in team history, the WNBA will revel in television viewership growth this season. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Get Behind the WNBA or Get Left Behind

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
October 7, 2020
Jermall and Jermell Charlo are two of boxing's emerging stars, but is the sport of boxing doing enough to maximize their star power? (Courtesy of Twitter)

Beyond the Scoreboard: The Sweet Science of Boxing Needs More Sugar

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Fordham Men's Soccer (above) is staying ready for its season, even if it doesn't know when that will be. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Men’s Soccer Staying Prepared for Potential Spring Season

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 30, 2020
Netflix's "The Social Dilemma" explores the addictive nature of social media. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Exploring Social Media’s Dark Side With “The Social Dilemma”

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 23, 2020
Some NFL teams have opted to allow fans in their stadiums amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy of Flickr)

NFL’s “Moment of Unity” Reveals Discord Among Sports Fans

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 16, 2020
By not allowing Messi to leave, Barcelona may have irreperably damaged their relationship with the 33-year old superstar. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Barcelona Making the Worst of a Messi Situation

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 9, 2020
Following months of social unrest across the country, Fordham Athletics has laid out its plan aimed at promoting racial and social justice. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Athletics Unveils Social Justice Plan

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
September 9, 2020
Fordham Athletics' upcoming 19-part strategic plan is committed to eradicating racism within its community. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Fordham Athletics’ Plan to Address Racism Within Its Community

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
August 25, 2020
LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony standing united before speaking their peace at the 2016 ESPY Awards. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Speak up and Dribble

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
June 2, 2020
Many athletes, including superstar baseball player Mike Trout, are skeptical about Dr. Fauci's plan for sports leagues to resume play again this summer. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Is Sooner Really Better Than Later?

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
April 16, 2020
After 20 years with the Patriots, Brady hopes to find similar success in Tampa Bay. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Old G.O.A.T Looking for Greener Pasture

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
March 25, 2020
Isis Young, FCRH '20, is an emerging talent in the next wave of college sports broadcasters. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Graduate Student Makes Waves in Broadcasting

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
Charles led the Rams to one of the best seasons in program history and is equally as influential off the court. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Celebrating Black History in Fordham Athletics

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
With a loss this past weekend, Men’s Basketball fell to the bottom of the conference. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Falls to Last Place in A-10

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
March 4, 2020
The Rams fought but ultimately lost the season series to the Dukes. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Drops Sixth Straight After Loss to Duquesne

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
UEFA’s severe punishment for Manchester City set a precedent that the MLB should follow with the Astros. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Take Some Notes, Major League Baseball

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
February 19, 2020
In an incredibly frustrating loss to Davidson, Fordham men's basketball has perhaps reached a tipping point. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Suffers Worst Loss of Season to Davidson

Andrew Posadas, Manging Editor
February 12, 2020
The Saints deserve to be put under the microscope for their behavior. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Saints Play Ball with Catholic Church

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
February 12, 2020
A strong half and defensive effort were not enough for Fordham to overcome one of the nation’s best. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Falls to Flyers in Dayton

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
February 5, 2020
Beyond The Scoreboard: The Curious Case of Antonio Brown

Beyond The Scoreboard: The Curious Case of Antonio Brown

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
February 5, 2020
A cultural icon, father and basketball legend, Kobe Bryant’s legacy will be remembered forever. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: A Letter to the Black Mamba

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
January 29, 2020
The Rams struggled to find the bottom of the net against the Billikens. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Goes Cold Offensively Against Saint Louis

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
January 29, 2020
Inconsistency continues to plague the Rams and their struggles in the A-10 this season. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Drop to 0-5 in Atlantic 10 After Davidson Loss

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
January 22, 2020
Eric Bienemy’s resume is unquestioned, but head coaching is yet to come. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Rooney Rule Requires Attention

Andrew Posadas, Managing Editor
January 22, 2020
Beyond the Scoreboard: Ice Cracks on NHL Coach

Beyond the Scoreboard: Ice Cracks on NHL Coach

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Men’s Basketball Makes Easy Work of Maryland-Eastern Shore

Men’s Basketball Makes Easy Work of Maryland-Eastern Shore

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
December 4, 2019
Colin Kaepernick participated in a workout last weekend, demonstrating his abilities. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: The Curious Case of Kaepernick’s Tryout

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2019

Penalty Kicks Decide A-10 Semifinal Between Fordham and URI

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Men's Basketball Improves to 3-0 After Locking Down Marist

Men’s Basketball Improves to 3-0 After Locking Down Marist

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 20, 2019
Portley's Last-Second Shot Propels Rams Over Knights

Portley’s Last-Second Shot Propels Rams Over Knights

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 14, 2019
Beyond the Scoreboard: Old Town Sport

Beyond the Scoreboard: Old Town Sport

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
Ricupati Lifts Rams Over Saint Louis in A-10 Quarterfinal

Ricupati Lifts Rams Over Saint Louis in A-10 Quarterfinal

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 13, 2019
The Golden State Warriors find themselves in unfamiliar territory early on this season. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Overtime: Warriors, Come out to Tank …

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Fordham Men’s Soccer heads into the A-10 playoffs on a high note. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Beats Saint Louis in Regular Season Finale

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Chuba O'Hams (above) led the way for Fordham with a double-double on Tuesday night. (Alex Wolz/The Fordham Ram)

Men’s Basketball Wins Season Opener at Home Against St. Francis

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
November 6, 2019
Beyond the Scoreboard: Astros Drop Ball in Handling Brandon Taubman Ordeal

Beyond the Scoreboard: Astros Drop Ball in Handling Brandon Taubman Ordeal

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Men's Soccer falls to Columbia in Non-Conference Play

Men’s Soccer falls to Columbia in Non-Conference Play

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Fordham Men's Basketball will try to improve after the struggles of the past two seasons. (MacKenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Winter Preview: Men’s Basketball Looks Upward

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 30, 2019
Despite being the world’s most popular sport, soccer is not devoid of racist behavior from its fans. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Racism Halts Euro Cup Qualifier

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Men’s Soccer now sits at 3–1 in the 2019 Atlantic 10 Conference standings. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Back on Track With Win Over UMass

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2019
Jasmine Ali, FCRH ’20 trasfered to Fordham University in her junior year. (Courtesy of Jasmine Ali)

Senior Transfer Student Has Family As Support System

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 16, 2019

Men’s Soccer Drop Third Straight Match After Loss to Seton Hall

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2019

Beyond the Scoreboard: Daryl Morey-China Situation Forces NBA into Full-Court Trap

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 9, 2019
An own goal by Fordham Mens Soccer was the difference in a match that the Rams ultimately should have won. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Soccer Beat Themselves in Loss to Stony Brook

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Is Albert Pujols better off retiring considering his progressive decline in Los Angeles? (Courtesy of Flickr)

Overtime: A Machine on its Last Legs

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
October 2, 2019
Fordham Men's Soccer lost the latest round in the Battle of the Bronx. (Mackenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Men’s Soccer Loses Battle of the Bronx to Manhattan in Overtime

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
NBA commissioner Adam Silver is cracking down on tampering, but can he realistically succeed? (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: What Does New NBA Tampering Rules Mean for Its Players?

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 25, 2019
California's Fair Pay to Play Act could be adopted by several states, which could mean trouble for the NCAA. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Fair Pay to Play Act Puts NCAA on the Clock

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Fordham Men's Soccer pushed Clemson to overtime on Tuesday, but the Tigers scored a game-winning goal to down the Rams. (MacKenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Men’s Soccer Holds Its Own Against Clemson in Overtime Loss

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
(Julia Comerford/The Fordham Ram)

Stop “Keeping It Real”

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 18, 2019
Fordham Men's Soccer is looking to turn things around after a rocky start. (MacKenzie Cranna/The Fordham Ram)

Fordham’s Men’s Soccer Still Searching for First Win This Season

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019
Serena Williams endured another disappointing grand slam final loss at the US Open. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Overtime: Serena’s Quest for 25 Is In Jeopardy… And It Isn’t Her Fault

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
September 11, 2019
White Sox Shortstop Tim Anderson is bringing individualism into the MLB. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: An Unwritten Rule is Holding Back Baseball

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
May 1, 2019
With a new TV deal, the WNBA now must focus on taking care of its players. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: New TV-Deal for WNBA is Bittersweet at Best

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
April 24, 2019
Basketball would not have been the same for me without Manu Ginobili. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: If I Could be Like Manu

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
April 3, 2019
The relationship with fans and athletes continues to be tumultuous. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: A Thin Line Between Heckling and Incivility

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
March 13, 2019
Colin Kaepernick, pictured above, may never play in the NFL again. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: What’s Next for Colin Kaepernick?

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 20, 2019
Anthony Davis, pictured above, faces scrutiny for requesting a trade. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Loyalty, Loyalty, Loyalty

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
Allegations from the past seem to have caught up with Alan Maloney. (N.J. Advanced Media)

Beyond the Scoreboard: New Allegations Surround Referee

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
January 30, 2019
Enes Kanter skips a London game after an arrest warrant was issued by Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan. (Courtesy of Getty Images)

Beyond the Scoreboard: Enes Kanter Stays Home

Andrew Posadas, Assistant Sports Editor
January 23, 2019
Women watch a soccer match from behind a chain link fence. (Courtesy of The Times of Israel)

Women and Soccer on the Gaza Strip

Andrew Posadas, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Former USWNT goalie Hope Solo accused former FIFA President Sepp Blatter of inappropriately touching her back in 2013. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Hope Solo Accuses Sepp Blatter of Sexual Harrasment

Andrew Posadas, Staff Writer
November 15, 2017
Guram Kashia has taken a stand in support of LGBT rights despite his home country of George being staunchly anti-homosexual rights.

A Stand Against His Home

Andrew Posadas, Staff Writer
October 25, 2017
FC Barcelona played a part in the ongoing Catalonia protests, as they played a game in front of an empty stadium. (Courtesy of Twitter)

FC Barcelona Plays Through Protests

Andrew Posadas, Staff Writer
October 4, 2017
The USWNT's success on the field pales in comparison to what they're fighting for off the field. (Courtesy of Twitter)

USWNT Face Soccer Federation

Andrew Posadas, Staff Writer
September 27, 2017
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