Syracuse’s failure to recognize female athletes should end this Fall

David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Calling on the Syracuse Orange to recognize outstanding female athletes at The Dome isn’t a new idea but when one of your legends calls you out about it, it’s worth revisiting. Former Orange player and assistant coach Felisha Legette-Jack gave an interview with CNY Central where he shared her feelings about being overlooked by her alma mater.

Syracuse hasn’t said anything specific about plans to honor female athletes when The Dome re-opens this year but the time is right to make them known. It’s not just about adding a couple of women’s basketball or women’s lacrosse jerseys to the rafters. It’s time for the Orange to raise a banner for the 2015 field hockey…