Source http://www.nj.com by Alex Delanian

Saturday October 13, 2007, 4:05 PM

 

 

Chris Faytok/The Star-LedgerRutgers Jean Beljour #32 is hit after a reception by Syracuse defensive end Jameel McClain #52 and Syracuse safety Dowayne Davis during the second half of the game between the Rutgers and Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – After spotting Syracuse an early two-touchdown lead, Rutgers came roaring back behind strong rushing from Ray Rice, a steady effort from Mike Teel, a special teams touchdown and a big-play defense to record an easy 38-14 victory at the Carrier Dome.

The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Rutgers, which improved to 4-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big East. More importantly, the Scarlet Knights appear to have regained the look they had last season, perhaps just in time for Thursday\’s showdown with No. 6 South Florida in Piscataway.

Rice ran for 196 yards and three touchdowns on 36 carries; Teel went 20-for-29 for 310 yards and two scores; and Kenny Britt caught six passes for 176 yards and a score.

But for all the offense, it was special teams play that made the difference.

Trailing 14-7 early in the second quarter, Devon McCourtey broke through the line untouched to cleanly block a punt, which Rutgers recovered on the 1 yard line. Rice scored one play later to tie the score.

On its next possession, Rutgers used a 42-yard crossing pattern from Britt – who simply outran Syracuse for the final 20 yards – to take a 21-7. Jeremy Ito added a 25-yard field goal to give Rutgers a 24-14 halftime lead.

 

 

Chris Faytok/The Star-LedgerRutgers head coach Greg Schiano winds up to pump his fist in the air after leading his team in singing the Alma Mater after the game between the Rutgers and Syracuse at the Carrier Dome .

Rutgers put the game out of reach in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter. Rice scored on a 2-yard run for a 31-14 lead, then – one play after an interception – Teel found tight end Kevin Brock on a 32-yard score for a 38-14 lead with 13:03 remaining.

Rutgers dug itself an early hole. Teel\’s first pass was intercepted and returned 51 yards to the Rutgers 21 Three plays later, Andrew Robinson found Mike Williams for a 16-yard score just two minutes into the game.

On its next possession, Syracuse (1-6, 1-2) drove 84 yards on seven plays, scoring on a 15-yard run from Curtis Brinkley for a 14-0 lead.

 

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GLOUCESTER CITY: Members of Gloucester City Firefighter\’s and Superior Fire Officers Association F.M.B.A.\’s Local No. 51/251, stood near the intersection of Johnson Blvd and Hudson Street back by the Little League outfield on Saturday morning wearing T-shirts that read \”Fire Fighters Lives Priceless NOT in Gloucester City, Everything Has a Price Tag.\”

While the union members posed for pictures, up on Johnson Blvd just 35 feet away, Firefighter Jerry Hubbs, in full uniform, along with recruits from the Cherry Hill Fire Department pass by. Hubbs is one of the organizers of the annual Heroes to Hero 5K Memorial Race. The event honors the memory Volunteer Fireman Chief James Sylvester, volunteer Deputy Chief John West and career Firefighter Tom Stewart III who died on July 4, 2002 fighting a fire at Broadway and Mercer Street.

The following email was circulated yesterday by career fire fighters.

\”The members of Gloucester City Firefighter\’s and Superior Fire Officers Association F.M.B.A.\’s Local No. 51/251 have been fighting their city administration recently about the reduction of staffing. The city is moving in the direction of drastically reducing their staffing, solely to save money. I don\’t need to remind anyone that this July was the five year anniversary of the line of duty deaths of three courageous firefighters in the City of Gloucester. Chief James Sylvester, Deputy Chief John West and Firefighter Thomas Stewart III all made the supreme sacrifice.

The members of Gloucester City Firefighter\’s and Superior Fire Officers Association F.M.B.A.\’s Local No. 51/251, have tried on numerous occasions to address these reductions by educating their city leaders. The fact that the city has not learned from past tragedies and still chooses to reduce the staffing is disturbing. The annual 5k run honoring the three fallen firefighters is this Saturday, October 13th. The members of Local 51/251 have organized a rally for this Saturday to coincide with the 5k run.

ALL PESONEL ARE REQUESTED TO COME OUT AND SHOW THEIR SUPPORT FOR OUR BROTHER FIREFIGHTERS. This situation in Gloucester City is occurring throughout the state and unfortunately more and more often in the Southern District. There are many locals out there that came close to needing the assistance of fellow firefighters for a rally and I know many other departments that may be traveling down this path shortly. Don\’t think that this can\’t happen in your town. Come out and support the members of Local 51.\”

 

Bishop Joseph Galante celebrated Mass in Holy Maternity Church, Audubon, to mark the 50th anniversary of the parish on Sunday, Oct. 7.

The parish had its beginnings as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish, Mount Ephraim, with the first Mass celebrated in 1953 in the Audubon Park Community Hall.

The cornerstone for the current church was laid in 1954, and the parish was established three years later. The current pastor is Father Robert A. Cairone.

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