In today's Buffalo News is the first of four parts about the state of athletics at the Big 4 schools. Today's installment, which deals with the University of Buffalo, features five stories:
- The Bulls' pivot man: Warde Manuel's forceful personality and high aspirations have forged a culture of success at the University at Buffalo
- The Bulls' quest for championships continues
- The quest for big-time facilities
- Despite outside offers, Manuel stays the course
- Student-athletes making the grade