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Writer: Jon Mettus

Mettus: Hack reflects on bizarre relationship with women’s basketball coach Quentin Hillsman

Jon Mettus reminisces about a college career intertwined strangely with Syracuse's head women's basketball coach. Read More »

April 25, 2017 at 11:29 pm

'MY ESCAPE': How football saved Antwan Cordy's life

To understand how hard losing football was for Antwan Cordy last season, you have to understand that football saved his life Read More »

April 21, 2017 at 12:15 am

AS HE SAYS: Moe Neal Jr. driven by his father's mistakes

Moe Neal Sr. threw his own life away. Now he lives through his son, Moe Neal Jr. Read More »

April 20, 2017 at 11:53 pm

Former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard due back in court Friday after 'misunderstanding' with plea deal

Former Syracuse football player Naesean Howard will appear back in court on Friday to accept or refuse a plea deal. Read More »

January 24, 2017 at 11:09 am

Syracuse football safety Chauncey Scissum becomes seventh player to leave program this offseason

Syracuse safety Chauncey Scissum declared his intent to transfer, making him the seventh player this offseason to do so. Read More »

December 16, 2016 at 7:52 pm

Duck: Jon Mettus

Design Editor | Spring 2014; Asst. Web Editor | Fall 2015; Digital Editor | Spring 2016; Asst. Sports Editor | Fall 2016 Read More »

December 11, 2016 at 1:51 am

Amba Etta-Tawo earns 1st-team All-ACC honors from ACSMA; 3 Syracuse players named to 3rd team

Syracuse receiver Amba Etta-Tawo led a group of six Syracuse players that earned All-Conference honors from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Read More »

November 28, 2016 at 3:38 pm

Stock watch: How Syracuse's bowl hopes and a shirtless fan fared in SU's 45-14 loss to Florida State

Check out whose stock rose and whose stock fell after Florida State thrashed Syracuse, 45-14. Read More »

November 20, 2016 at 2:15 pm

Syracuse football struggles to protect quarterback Zack Mahoney in 45-14 loss to No. 17 Florida State

The Orange couldn't get anything going on offense, but part of that was because Zack Mahoney wasn't given much time to throw before he got hit. Read More »

November 19, 2016 at 10:23 pm

Dino Babers: Eric Dungey hasn't received 2nd opinion on injury 'as far as I know'

Eric Dungey missed his second straight game after sustaining an injury against Clemson two weeks ago. Read More »

November 19, 2016 at 8:09 pm

Florida State puts a beat down on Syracuse football, 45-14, in SU's final home game of season

No. 17 Florida State got off to a 21-0 lead to start the game and never looked back. Read More »

November 19, 2016 at 7:10 pm

Syracuse football game day: Everything to know about No. 17 Florida State

Check out our pregame coverage from throughout the week. Syracuse takes on Florida State at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »

November 19, 2016 at 8:43 am

Syracuse football opponent preview: What to know about No. 17 Florida State

Check out a breakdown of everything you need to know about No. 17 Florida State before Saturday's game. Read More »

November 17, 2016 at 9:32 pm

Eric Dungey doubtful for Syracuse-Florida State game

Syracuse listed Eric Dungey as doubtful on its injury report. Colin Byrne, Jake Pickard and Devin Butler are out. Read More »

November 17, 2016 at 7:10 pm

Syracuse football nose tackle Steven Clark out for the season with lower-leg injury

Syracuse's sophomore nose tackle finishes the season with 16 total tackles and three quarterback hurries. Read More »

November 17, 2016 at 5:35 pm

Syracuse hires three recruiting assistants

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November 17, 2016 at 5:32 pm

Stock watch: A look back at Syracuse football's loss to North Carolina State

See who's trending up and down after Syracuse's 35-20 loss to North Carolina State. Read More »

November 14, 2016 at 6:34 am

Syracuse football against No. 20 Florida State to kick off at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday

Syracuse's game against Florida State will start at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday in the Carrier Dome. SU's last home game of the year will air on ABC/ESPN2. Read More »

November 13, 2016 at 11:11 am

Follow live: North Carolina State beat Syracuse, 35-20

Follow along with beat writer Jon Mettus for live updates as Syracuse plays North Carolina State. Read More »

November 12, 2016 at 12:02 pm

Eric Dungey out for Syracuse-North Carolina State football game

Syracuse starting quarterback Eric Dungey will not play against North Carolina State. Either Zack Mahoney or Austin Wilson will start in his place. Read More »

November 12, 2016 at 11:51 am

Syracuse football game day: Everything to know about the North Carolina State matchup

Everything you need to know before Syracuse takes on North Carolina State at 12:30 p.m. Read More »

November 12, 2016 at 8:04 am

Can Syracuse football contend for a New Year's Six bowl berth in the next 10 years? No

On Nov. 6, 2006, The Daily Orange published dueling columns about where Syracuse will be in 10 years. Ten years later, our SU football beat writers did it again. Read More »

November 11, 2016 at 1:27 pm

Becoming a starter for Syracuse football has given Christopher Fredrick a 'taste' of what he came to SU for

Before the season, Christopher Fredrick was at the bottom of the depth chart and struggling mentally. Now, he's started the last three games and is determined not to go back to where he was before. Read More »

November 10, 2016 at 11:47 pm

Eric Dungey questionable for Syracuse-North Carolina State game

Syracuse's starting quarterback Eric Dungey has been listed as questionable heading into the game against North Carolina State after getting knocked out in the first quarter last game. Read More »

November 10, 2016 at 7:05 pm