Alive & well: After disappearing from Syracuse, Mike Williams took own path to NFL
BUFFALO — Minutes after waking up, Eric Williams sauntered out to his second-floor porch. The 10 a.m. light piercing his eyes, he yelled to family… Read more »
Writer archives: Tyler Dunne
Dunne: Training in Dallas, Rautins looks to again prove worth in preparation for NBA Draft
Sunday and Monday blended into a blur of jump shots and barbells for Andy Rautins. At the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center in Dallas, he's… Read more »
After long road, Williams' draft journey culminates with Buccaneers' selection in 4th round
BUFFALO — After seeing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — a team that coveted him all along — draft a wide receiver in the second round,… Read more »
Former SU receiver Williams, defensive tackle Jones selected on final day of NFL Draft
BUFFALO — Heartache turned to celebration in one night for Mike Williams. After seeing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — a team that coveted him all… Read more »
In Onuaku's absence, Jackson rattled by physical Bulldogs
SALT LAKE CITY — Granted, Syracuse players cushioned their answer with the mandatory 'Give Butler credit' discloser each time. But they made it clear that… Read more »
SHUT DOWN: Syracuse struggles, falls to Butler in regional semifinals
SALT LAKE CITY — Face to face, Jim Boeheim and Rick Jackson stared at each other in a familiar portrait. One preaching, the other in… Read more »
IT'S OVER: Syracuse struggles, falls to Butler in Sweet 16
SALT LAKE CITY — Face to face, Jim Boeheim and Rick Jackson stared at each other in a familiar portrait. One preaching, the other in… Read more »
Onuaku's injury hampers Orange, but won't end up being devastating
BUFFALO — On the eve of Syracuse's second-round game against Gonzaga, players were so uninhibited, so willing to talk about anything and everything.Scoop Jardine, who… Read more »
Gonzaga hopes to break Syracuse's zone in next round of Tournament
BUFFALO — No, Matt Bouldin will not be duped. He knows how these practices go for so many teams. In prepping for the 2-3 zone,… Read more »
Syracuse finds rhythm behind Rautins' offensive explosion
BUFFALO — At the very moment Syracuse's foot was on Gonzaga's throat, Scoop Jardine took pity. After all, the point guard has seen this too… Read more »
HIT THE GROUND RUNNING: Syracuse bulls over Vermont in 1st round of NCAA Tournament
BUFFALO — Déjà vu doom briefly crossed Andy Rautins' mind. His 2-on-1 alley-oop to Kris Joseph in the second half sailed high. Joseph crashed to… Read more »
Through the fire: Finally healthy, Johnson looks to prove himself in the NCAA Tournament
Some souvenir this is. All Wes Johnson has to remember from his first — and probably only — trip to the Big East tournament is… Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 1 seed, will play Vermont Friday
The possibility was first broached at practice Saturday. Syracuse could play Vermont, could play the team that broke its heart just five years ago. And the… Read more »
Onuaku likely to miss Friday's game; Joseph to start, Riley will enter rotation
Andy Rautins has already pulled DaShonte Riley aside for a chat. The season depends on it. If Syracuse is going to make a run at… Read more »
Boeheim, Johnson earn Big East conference honors
Overlooked before the season in the Big East, the No. 3-ranked Syracuse men's basketball team has cleaned house.On Tuesday, Jim Boeheim was named Big East… Read more »
For Rautins, leading Syracuse was merely a matter of time
For the final time, Andy Rautins surfed through the tunnel of teammates at the Carrier Dome. A five-year salute surrounded him. He waved to the… Read more »
Boeheim, Johnson earn Big East conference honors
Overlooked before the season in the Big East, the No. 3-ranked Syracuse men's basketball team has cleaned house.On Tuesday, Jim Boeheim was named Big East… Read more »
For Rautins, leading Syracuse was merely a matter of time
For the final time, Andy Rautins surfed through the tunnel of teammates at the Carrier Dome. A five-year salute surrounded him. He waved to the… Read more »
With another strong performance off bench, Jardine no longer 'best-kept secret'
Each game, the secret leaks out. Each game, more people know who Scoop Jardine is. But don't expect him to remove that tattoo any time… Read more »
THROWDOWN: Driven by second half scoring burst, Orange erases early deficit in win
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Andy Rautins sliced through Providence's flimsy defense down the right side, threw down a vicious dunk and somewhere Scoop Jardine sighed.For Syracuse,… Read more »
Easy riders: Despite pressure on road, Orange remains undefeated, unfazed away from home court
With one dunk, the Verizon Center exploded to a fever pitch. This was Syracuse's breaking point.Austin Freeman tore through the lane, Arinze Onuaku ducked out… Read more »
Johnson returns to form, drives SU offense in strong first half
WASHINGTON - When it was finally over, and he finally could relax, Mike Hopkins took respite on a stool in the visiting team's locker room.… Read more »
CAPITAL GAINS: Orange survives late Hoya comeback, avoids consecutive conference losses
WASHINGTON - All game, Kris Joseph glared toward Georgetown's bench. That's where his motivation was. Not along the Hoyas bench, rather a couple rows up.… Read more »
Dunne: Orange needs big games from Rautins to contend for national title
WASHINGTON - This was G-rated compared with the hell Andy Rautins endures every summer with Team Canada.Playing in Costa Rica and Puerto Rico, Rautins sees… Read more »
