JOHN KEKIS
Syracuse finally back at football practice; pads on Friday

By John Kekis Apr. 01, 2021 06:13 PM EDT
Syracuse opened football practice this week and it sure felt good after a one

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
Jeff Monken's run at Army still going strong

By John Kekis Dec. 30, 2020 02:33 AM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — When Army came calling at Jeff Monken's door, departing

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken looks on against Navy during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Point, N.Y., in the 121st playing of the Army-Navy game. Army has a 9-2 record and was planning to play in the Independence Bowl. When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. The Black Knights could be in line should some bowl-bound team find itself dealing with COVID-19 issues. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
After cancellation, Army finds new bowl, will play WVU

By John Kekis Dec. 21, 2020 06:55 PM EST
After two straight emotion-packed weekends, Army coach Jeff Monken and his

Army beats Air Force 10-7, wins Commander-in-Chief's Trophy

By John Kekis Dec. 19, 2020 06:45 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — With the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy at stake, Jakobi

Army quarterback Tyhier Tyler celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Air Force visits Army; service academy supremacy at stake

By John Kekis Dec. 17, 2020 05:48 PM EST
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented two-week stretch of

Navy wide receiver Mark Walker returns a punt from Army during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Dec. 12, 2020 06:36 PM EST
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Singing the alma mater second never felt quite like

Navy head coach Ken Niumatalolo watches from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tulsa, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Army hosts Navy for 1st time in 77 years due to COVID-19

By John Kekis Dec. 10, 2020 05:49 PM EST
Navy coach Ken Niumatalolo never tires of the feeling that permeates the locker

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2018, file photo, Army head coach Jeff Monken watches as his team warms up before they play Houston in the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game, in Fort Worth, Texas. Monken says his Black Knights are coping with the cancellation of spring ball because of the novel coronavirus. (AP Photo/Jim Cowsert, File)
Army LB Jon Rhattigan a late bloomer for Black Knights

By John Kekis Dec. 09, 2020 05:39 PM EST
Army linebacker Jon Rhattigan is right where he always wanted to be as the

Syracuse wide receiver Nykeim Johnson (4) runs past a defender during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, at the in Syracuse, N.Y. (Scott Schild /The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse's Chris Elmore is one of a kind

By John Kekis Dec. 04, 2020 01:30 AM EST
Syracuse coach Dino Babers won't ever forget this most unusual season, even

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren laughs with quarterback Bailey Hockman (16) after the team's 38-22 victory over Florida Stateof an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Syracuse hosts NC State hoping to break 6-game skid

By John Kekis Nov. 27, 2020 11:31 AM EST
Josh Black never envisioned his redshirt senior year at Syracuse would be like

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse's Dino Babers trying to stay positive, not easy

By John Kekis Nov. 23, 2020 06:23 PM EST
Syracuse coach Dino Babers says he's focused on trying to remain positive late

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes the ball near Clemson defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Josh Morgan/Pool Photo via AP)
Latest ACC Showdown has No. 2 Notre Dame at Boston College

By John Kekis Nov. 12, 2020 04:00 AM EST
Here’s what to look for in the Atlantic Coast Conference in week 10:

Syracuse linebacker Stefon Thompson (27) puts pressure on Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse hosts BC hoping to end four-game skid

By John Kekis Nov. 05, 2020 12:02 PM EST
Syracuse is slogging through a down season with only one win and four games

Syracuse head coach Dino Babers walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hosts Wake Forest and looks to end 3-game skid

By John Kekis Oct. 29, 2020 03:00 PM EDT
A week after giving top-ranked Clemson fits for nearly three quarters, Syracuse

Syracuse running back Markenzy Pierre (22) is tackled by Clemson cornerback Fred Davis II (2) during an NCAA college football game in Clemson, S.C., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Syracuse hopeful of finishing season on an upswing

By John Kekis Oct. 27, 2020 06:13 PM EDT
With one win in six games, Syracuse sits in a four-way tie one step above the

Syracuse= quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) is carried off the field in the second half against Duke during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Unbeaten Liberty visits struggling Syracuse in big test

By John Kekis Oct. 15, 2020 04:04 PM EDT
A year ago, Hugh Freeze was relegated to a hospital bed to coach his first game

The Syracuse football coaching staff arrive to the Carrier Dome before an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Duke overcomes turnovers, beats Syracuse 38-24

By John Kekis Oct. 10, 2020 04:14 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Duke coach David Cutcliffe did what he expected to do

The Syracuse bench reacts during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Off target: ACC QBs throwing interceptions at alarming rate

By John Kekis Oct. 07, 2020 01:34 PM EDT
The touchdown passes to interceptions ratio is raising eyebrows around the

FILE - This Sept. 21, 2015, file photo, shows The Carrier Dome at Syracuse University in Syracuse, N.Y. The Carrier Dome at Syracuse University hosted its first football game 40 years ago this week, and it's undergoing a major upgrade as the football season opener looms. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)
Syracuse's Carrier Dome turns 40 years old, gets new look

By John Kekis Sep. 22, 2020 04:31 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse University's Carrier Dome opened 40 years ago

FILE - Army head coach Jeff Monken watches in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Monken has his Black Knights back in the national rankings after an off year, but in this crazy season they suddenly have a forced bye week that actually might be a blessing in disguise. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Army surge shortcircuited by coronavirus

By John Kekis Sep. 16, 2020 02:24 AM EDT
Army coach Jeff Monken has the Black Knights purring again, and all of a sudden