Hack reflects on personal memories with athletes, coaches while covering Syracuse athletics
A friend of mine recently asked me how many stories I have written for this newspaper in the past four years. Fair question, I figured,… Read more »
Writer archives: Jared Diamond
Culture shock: Tradition on reservation forces some to choose between home, unfamiliar territory
A collection of some of the region's finest lacrosse players gathers twice a week at the Onondaga Nation Arena to honor its heritage. The Haudenosaunee… Read more »
Carter's off-field antics deserve typical Marrone action
In the 16 months since becoming Syracuse's head football coach, Doug Marrone has made no secrets about his policy regarding discipline. This is a man… Read more »
Diamond: Even with record breaking season, Jensen hungry to prove worth against Big East's best
Luke Jensen's tenure leading the Syracuse tennis program has been defined by his overwhelming confidence, which consistently straddles the line dividing boldness and outlandishness. But turn… Read more »
Despite lack of playing time, Cavalieri epitomizes class act off field
Games have become a ritualistic experience for Al Cavalieri. He stands on the sideline each time and watches earnestly as his Syracuse lacrosse teammates slip… Read more »
Least of the East: West Virginia represents conference's lone saving grace in rocky Tournament
By only sending two teams to the Sweet 16, the mighty Big East has been one of the NCAA Tournament's biggest storylines — for all… Read more »
West Virginia tops No. 1-seed Kentucky, advances to Final Four
West Virginia guard Joe Mazzulla walked into Bob Huggins' office in the winter of 2009 with tears welling in his eyes. Mazzulla could barely lift… Read more »
Behind motivation from Huggins, Mountaineers secure spot in Elite Eight
When Bob Huggins rumbles into the locker room the way he did with his West Virginia team down by two at halftime Thursday night, the… Read more »
DIAMOND: Marty's memorable Olympic performance will aid SU ice hockey program's growth
Stefanie Marty expected her Syracuse teammates to swarm her when she returned from the Olympics. Authentic Swiss chocolate has a way of attracting a crowd,… Read more »
DIAMOND: Marty's memorable Olympic performance will aid SU ice hockey program's growth
Stefanie Marty expected her Syracuse teammates to swarm her when she returned from the Olympics. Authentic Swiss chocolate has a way of attracting a crowd,… Read more »
DIAMOND: Don't be so quick to count out Paulus when it comes to NFL
Forgive the media for doubting Greg Paulus when he says he sees an NFL career in his future. The idea sounds preposterous. His football credentials… Read more »
DIAMOND: For SU women, UConn matchup marks 2-year regression
Each time his team loses, Quentin Hillsman replays the final three minutes of the game on a constant loop, rewinding game film to pinpoint the… Read more »
DIAMOND: Finally in Hall of Fame, Little sees day he thought may never come
Floyd Little remembers a time when the words 'future Hall of Famer' almost always prefaced his name. He chuckled as he relayed that story, but… Read more »
The next chapter: Flynn has no regrets about going pro, but return to MSG brings back old memories
NEW YORK - Jonny Flynn doesn't regret leaving school. Not while he watches his former Syracuse teammates dominate the national landscape. Not while he sits… Read more »
Saints among us
Two custodians sat on a table in the back of Manley Field House Friday afternoon, unwinding from a grueling workday that began at 4 a.m.… Read more »
DIAMOND: For first time in many years, Orange basketball benefiting from lack of off-court troubles
Though the question posed to Andy Rautins was simple, it required a delicate answer: After four long years of heartbreak and underachievement, what makes this… Read more »
Jared Diamond
Sports Editor (Fall 2009), Asst. Copy Editor (Spring 2007)The more I write here, the less room I have to mention everybody who deserves acknowledgement. I… Read more »
Syracuse ranks fifth in Directors' Cup standings
The Syracuse athletics program is currently ranked fifth in the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Directors' Cup standings, earning its highest mark in… Read more »
Paulus sets single season records for completions and completion percentage in loss
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - Greg Paulus rolled to his right, eyes fixated on the end zone, and searched for the tiniest space to squeeze in… Read more »
Diamond: Paulus experiment the right long term decision
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. - The grand Greg Paulus Experiment ended with a tease Saturday afternoon, leaving tantalizing visions of an impossible future. The local hero… Read more »
Meldrum's career over at Syracuse because of knee injuries
Jonathan Meldrum, Syracuse's starting right tackle for much of this season, will be unable to continue his collegiate career due to arthritis in his right… Read more »
Paulus to remain Syracuse's starting quarterback
Greg Paulus will remain Syracuse's starting quarterback, head coach Doug Marrone confirmed Monday afternoon. Speaking at his weekly press conference with local media, Marrone said… Read more »
SU players react to recent injuries
Every college football team deals with injuries. Greg Paulus realizes as much. Nobody will feel sorry for Syracuse, even as the athletic trainer's room begins… Read more »
Jones to miss rest of season
Art Jones, a senior captain and arguably Syracuse's best defensive player, will miss the remainder of the season, according to a statement released by SU… Read more »
