The worst kept secret in college sports is that media days are mostly worthless. They come and go and in most years all fans are left with are canned quotes that do little to move the needle and a preseason media poll that serves as a baseline for expectations heading into the year.
Every now and then, though, we’re gifted with a quote or three with the lasting power to carry into the actual season.
One of those was uttered Wednesday afternoon when Syracuse linebacker Mikel Jones was asked about the “challenge” for the Orange defense of facing Louisville and star quarterback Malik Cunningham in week one of the 2022 season.