Hack cherishes relationship with father rooted in sports writing
Like most father and sons, my dad and I like to talk about sports. A lot. Almost every night for the past four years, my… Read more »
Writer archives: Matt Ehalt
Unforgettable: In just 1 season, Johnson captivates an entire city
When Wesley Johnson needed to talk about the tough decision ahead, assistant coach Rob Murphy was there for his player. They would discuss the prospect… Read more »
Boeheim wins Naismith Men's Coach of the Year
The awards keep coming for the Syracuse men's basketball team.Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim was announced today as the 2010 Naismith Men's College Coach of… Read more »
As Syracuse advances deeper into the NCAA Tournament, will Syracuse win a national championship?
The biggest reason Syracuse won't have its one shining moment come April 5 is sitting on its bench in a gray jumpsuit.He has not dressed… Read more »
1 step at a time: With 2009 Sweet 16 exit in mind, SU staying focused on bigger goal
The Syracuse men's basketball team had only secured itself a date in the Sweet 16, but the celebration was bigger. As Rick Jackson remembers it,… Read more »
Riley steps up after seeing increased minutes in vital stretch
BUFFALO — Rick Jackson said he didn't want to pick up that third foul and the seat on the bench that would come with it.Nevertheless,… Read more »
THE SWEET LIFE: Johnson returns to form, powers SU to Sweet 16 appearance
BUFFALO — Wes Johnson walked past midcourt, triumphantly holding his right arm in the air. As the final seconds of a game that had been… Read more »
Orange turns to rejuvenated zone defense in blowout
BUFFALO—It all came back to the 2-3 zone. The key reason Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim's team had lost its last two games? A slip in… Read more »
ONE AND DONE: Syracuse loses 1st game of Big East tournament, falls to Georgetown
NEW YORK — Andy Rautins has studied up on his Big East history. As he sat in a small cubicle in the Syracuse locker room… Read more »
ONE AND DONE: Syracuse loses first game of Big East Tournament, falls to Georgetown
The number one applied to Syracuse's seed entering the Big East Tournament. Now, it applies to how many games the top-seeded Orange lasted inside Madison… Read more »
SU reaches No. 1 in AP, ESPN polls
Syracuse is ranked No. 1 in both of the newest Associated Press and USA Today/ESPN coaches' polls released Monday, marking the program's first time as… Read more »
Jardine sparks Orange off bench, matches Villanova's Reynolds in SU win
Scoop Jardine will admit that playing against Scottie Reynolds amped him up. Reynolds, the potential Big East Player of the Year, is widely considered the… Read more »
SIMPLY THE BEST: With dominant performance against Villanova, SU makes case for No. 1 ranking
Arinze Onuaku knew that top-ranked Kansas and No. 2 Kentucky lost before Syracuse's game Saturday night. He called those two losses surprising, but he couldn't… Read more »
Syracuse ranks No. 1 in AP, ESPN polls
Syracuse is ranked No. 1 in the newest Associated Press and ESPN polls released Monday, marking the program's first time its been ranked that high… Read more »
In the moment: After weeks of build up, SU vs. Villanova finally arrives
The vision is already crossing Wes Johnson's mind. The sea of Orange decked out in jerseys and T-shirts. The 34,616 fans in attendance, the largest… Read more »
Jackson's career-high 28 points drive Orange offense in high-scoring win over Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Rick Jackson flashed a grin and chuckled. He distinctly remembered those two shots. The two putback attempts that kept him from scoring… Read more »
Injuries still slowing SU's leading scorer Johnson
The pain still lingers, but Wes Johnson can't do anything about it. In his swollen right hand, he can feel the aftermath of a hard… Read more »
One hell of a stretch: With six remaining games, Syracuse will embark on the most grueling part of its Big East schedule
If you ask Jim Boeheim, Wednesday night's win over Connecticut is just the beginning. He knows Syracuse's 72-67 victory over the Huskies was just the… Read more »
JUST IN TIME: Syracuse avoids overtime repeat against Huskies, closing out conference rival in game's final minute
Kris Joseph did not want to play that extra five minutes. The sophomore forward had already played six overtimes last year against Connecticut. He had… Read more »
Early warnings: First half struggles proving dangerous for Orange in recent games
Wes Johnson doesn't have an explanation for it. While the newly anointed No. 3 basketball team in the country did beat Georgetown and DePaul last… Read more »
EHALT: Near-loss to Demons no reason for concern
Rosemont, Ill. - Let's all relax here. Yes, yesterday's game against DePaul wasn't pretty. It will not make the video montage airing Syracuse highlights before… Read more »
Clutch shooting late from Jardine, Joseph lifts Orange in tight victory
Rosemont, Ill.- Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph might both excel as slashers, but the sophomore duo also struggles in the same category: shooting the 3.Heading… Read more »
SURVIVORS: Orange storms back from 18-point deficit, takes out DePaul in tight conference win
Rosemont, Ill.-Wes Johnson thought Will Walker's shot looked off, but he knew it could just as easily win the game for DePaul. As he watched… Read more »
For 3rd straight game, Syracuse plagued by sloppy 1st half
Rosemont, Ill.- Scoop Jardine slammed his hands against the hoop's support beam. The sophomore guard had just fouled Will Walker on a layup that increased… Read more »
