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
Thomas Aiello

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor

Thomas Aiello is a senior from New Jersey majoring in journalism. He began writing for the Ram following his COVID-19 quarantine experience in February 2021 and hasn’t stopped since.  While writing for the Ram, Thomas simultaneously works in WFUV and Fordham Athletics in various capacities. He is a struggling Knicks fan, thriving Packer stan, confused Yankee fan and a Fordham basketball almanac. His hobbies include tweeting, shooting hoops and reading the Fordham men’s and women’s basketball record books.

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Fordham’s 2022-23 season ends as their most successful in recent memory. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The 2022-23 Men’s Basketball Season Debrief

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
March 22, 2023
Fordham's magical season came to an end in the A-10 semifinals. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Reaches A-10 Semifinals, Falls Short to Dayton

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
March 16, 2023
Fordham earned themselves a double-bye at the A-10 Tournament. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Wins Three of Last Four, Finishes Third in Atlantic 10

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
March 8, 2023
Fordham’s Atlantic 10 journey continued this week with tough matchups against St. Bonaventure and VCU. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Rolls Over Saint Bonaventure, Suffers at VCU

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
February 22, 2023
The Rams are rolling in the A-10 after two big wins against UMass and Davidson. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Wins 20 Games for the First Time Since 1991

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
February 15, 2023
Fordham saw their five game winning streak evaporate over the weekend in a tough loss against the Richmond Spiders. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Men’s Basketball Stumbles on the Road at Richmond

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
February 8, 2023
Darius Quisenberry attacks the George Washington defense in an 85-70 win at the Rose Hill Gym. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Wins Five Straight Games in A-10 Play

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
February 1, 2023
Fordham got off to a rough start in Atlantic 10 competition following a 12-1 showing in non-conference play. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Receives Rude Awakening in Atlantic 10 Play

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
January 25, 2023
Many coaches are on thin ice with their team's performance as of late. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Four NCAA Men’s Basketball Coaches on the Hot Seat

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor Emeritus
January 25, 2023
Fordham Men's Basketball is all geared up for Atlantic 10 play. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Finishes Non-Conference Schedule at 12-1; Arming for Atlantic 10 Play

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
December 27, 2022
Abdou Tsimbila had a career day in his college career, propelling Fordham to a win over Harvard. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to Five

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Thomas Aiello reflects on his decision to join The Fordham Ram.

Overtime: The Fork in the Road

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 30, 2022
Darius Quisenberry and Fordham rebounded in a big way with a home win against New Hampshire. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Annihilated at Arkansas; Dominates New Hampshire

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2022
Graduate Student Khalid Moore goes for two of his 18 points, a stellar debut for Fordham. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Men’s Basketball Rolls Past Dartmouth to start Keith Urgo Chapter

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2022
Men's Basketball is looking to build upon their success from last season and keep the ball rolling forward. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Men’s Basketball’s New Attitude for 2022-23

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Even if they have passed on, idols like John Chaney still linger. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Overtime: Legacies Live On

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Marquette certainly got younger this year, and players such as freshman Sean jones need to provide instant impacts. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Three Under the Radar Teams in College Basketball

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
Head coach Keith Urgo has his second recruit in the 2023 class, continuing Fordham's local recruiting trail. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Men’s Basketball Lands Jahmere Tripp

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2022
After winning the conference title, the Richmond Spiders were the second Atlantic 10 team to go to the 2022 NCAA tournament. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The 2022-2023 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Preview

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Courtesy of Nikoleta Papavasilakis for The Fordham Ram.

Accountability Leads to Growth

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2022
Scott Hanson is now the king of Sundays with NFL Redzone. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Overtime: All Hail NFL Redzone

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
George Teague's run with the flag remains an iconic sports moment. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Overtime: George Teague’s Reminder of Being an American

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2022
Men's Tennis will look to improve under new head coach David Slater. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

The Fordham Men’s Tennis Preview

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
August 29, 2022
Green is promoted to head coach following the departure of Stephanie Gaitley. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Names Candice Green as Interim Head Coach of Women’s Basketball

Nick Guzman and Thomas Aiello
July 22, 2022
Despite having multiple chances to leave, Bob McKillop elected to stay at a smaller school and found tons of success (Courtesy of Twitter).

The Mid-Major Dream

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
June 24, 2022
Gray is the fifth freshman to sign with the Rams (courtesy of Instagram).

Fordham Men’s Basketball Signs Elijah Gray

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
June 22, 2022
Noah Best is the latest recruit to commit to playing at the Rose Hill Gym. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Lands Mount Saint Michael’s Guard Noah Best

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
May 26, 2022
Fordham Softball are champions of the Atlantic 10 once again. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

The Dynasty Continues: Fordham Softball Wins 2022 Atlantic 10 Championship

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
May 19, 2022
Fordham Basketball looks to continue their upward trajectory under new head coach Keith Urgo. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Fordham Holds Introductory Press Conference for New Head Coach Keith Urgo

Nick Guzman and Thomas Aiello
May 7, 2022
McGrath earned her second Atlantic 10 pitcher of the week honor with a masterful stretch as of late. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Win Five of Last Six, Take Out Frustrations in Virginia

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
Kyle Neptune, after just one season at Fordham, heads back to Villanova to assume command as the Wildcats head coach. (Courtesy of Twiter)

Overtime: Without Kyle Neptune, Now What?

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 27, 2022
The Rams proved to be the rulers of the Bronx with their win over Manhattan College. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Rams Claim Victory in Battle of the Bronx, Split against Kent State

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Montas is the third recruit to join the Rams, and the first of Dominican descent since Joel Soriano. (Courtesy of Instagram)

Fordham Men’s Basketball Lands Angel Montas in Kyle Neptune’s First Recruiting Class

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Ryan Gregware stayed true to his passion for sports reporting, becoming the Sports Director for WFUV. (Courtesy of Ryan Gregware for The Fordham Ram)

Junior Explores Passion for Sports Reporting at WFUV

Thomas Aiello, Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Signing up for the gym is a waste of time given the issues with the IML app. (Courtesy of Caitria Demeroto/The Fordham Ram)

Ramfit Signups are Counterproductive

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 13, 2022
Fordham Softball had a historic weekend against UMass. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Rams Sweep UMass in Historic Weekend; Fall to Iona at Home

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
April 6, 2022
Chuba Ohams has the chamce to do something that hasn't been done since Smush Parker: play in the NBA. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Chuba Ohams: A Story of Redemption and Triumph

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
Graduate Student Brianna Pinto is now the all time stolen base leader at Fordham. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Softball Proves Superior in the Ram Bowl

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
Due to New York’s vaccine mandate, Irving was only able to play in states with less strict vaccination rules. (Courtesy of Facebook)

Irving’s Decision to Remain Unvaccinated Should Not Affect His Basketball Career

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
March 30, 2022
The Rams had their ups and downs this week, but are starting to get into a rhythm. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Softball Splits, Sweeps and Gets Swept

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
March 23, 2022
Julia Martine continued her fine play with another productive weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Softball Wins Three in Texas, Falls to Seton Hall

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
March 9, 2022
Fordham Softball went 1-4 in last weekends Battle of the Beach Tournament in Conway, South Carolina. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Fordham Softball Concludes Battle at the Beach

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
The MLB lockout continues as we move closer to April. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Overtime: Breaking Traditions

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Sasha Stefanovic and Purdue lead the way in the Big 10. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Big 10 is this year’s Pu Pu Platter

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 23, 2022
Sophomore Bailey Enoch was reeking havoc from the batter's box and the pitcher's circle this past weekend. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

Softball Wins Two at the 2022 Grand Canyon Kickoff Tournament

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
Paolo Banchero and Duke are back atop the ACC. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The ACC and The Top Heavy Crisis

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
“Outer Banks” is a Netflix original series that quickly gained popularity after the first season aired in summer 2020 (Courtesy of Twitter).

Outer Banks is Quality Content

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 16, 2022
The Fordham Softball squad returns with minimal subtraction and major addition. (Courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

The Season for Sarah: Fordham Softball looks to Rally for an A10 Crown

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
Ochai Agbaji is en route to an All-American selection. (Courtesy of Twitter)

The Big 12 is The Top Dog in College Basketball

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 9, 2022
The 2006-2007 Fordham Men's Basketball Campagin was one of the most successful the program has had since joining the Atlantic 10. (courtesy of Fordham Athletics)

A Tribute to the 2006-2007 Fordham Men’s Basketball Season

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
Though not considered a power five conference, the Big East is still one of the most storied conferences (courtesy of Twitter)

The Big East is a Beast

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
An entire generation of Quarterbacks is just about retired, but have made a lasting impact (courtesy of Twitter).

Overtime: The End of an Era for the NFL

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
February 2, 2022
The Atlantic 10 conference is full of power. (courtesy of Twitter)

Atlantic 10 Basketball: The Mightiest Little Man in College Basketball

Thomas Aiello, Assistant Sports Editor
January 26, 2022
This iconic photo of Tittle is a testament to just how far athletes push themselves in competition. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Inside the Mind of an Athlete

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
December 1, 2021
Dave Portnoy and the Barstool Brand have delved into the world of student athletes as they aim to become a space where athletes can promote their brands. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Barstool Athletics and NIL: An Attempt to Understand the New Age of College Athletics

Thomas Aiello, Staff Writer
October 20, 2021
After impressing in the preseason, Surtain II has a chance to become a major part of the Broncos' defensive secondary. (Courtesy of Twitter)

2021 NFL Award Predictions

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
September 8, 2021
NBA free agency is back again, with some big names set to move across the league for a big price. (Courtesy of Twitter)

2021’s Most Overvalued NBA Free Agents

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
August 1, 2021
The Milwaukee Bucks were the unlikely champions of the 2021 NBA season. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Inside the Most Turbulent NBA Season of All Time

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
July 26, 2021
Both because of pitching and inefficient offense, the New York Yankees have had a surprisingly sluggish start to their season.(Courtesy of Twitter)

A Way Too Early Review of the New York Yankees

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
April 28, 2021
The Knicks have successfully turned their franchise around this year, and the fans are all for it. (Courtesy of Twitter)

Here They Come: How the New-Look Knicks Turned a Circus Into Must-See TV

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
March 24, 2021
Over 200 students have tested positive for COVID-19 on the Rose Hill campus, forcing many students into isolation and quarantine. (Courtesy of Facebook)

10 Days Away: The Experience of Life in a Fordham COVID-19 Isolation Dorm

Thomas Aiello, Contributing Writer
March 3, 2021
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