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Welcome to National Creamsicle Day!
In 1905 in Oakland, California, 11-year-old Francis William "Frank" Epperson (1894-1983)[1]was mixing a white powdered flavoring for soda and water out on the porch. He left it there, with a stirring stick still in it. This was probably on accident. That night, temperatures reached a record low, and the next morning, Epperson discovered the drink had frozen to the stick, inspiring the idea of a fruit-flavored 'Popsicle'.[2] In 1922, he introduced the frozen treat at a fireman's ball. It was a sensation. In 1923, Epperson sold the frozen pop on a stick to the public at Neptune Beach, an amusement park in Alameda, California. Seeing that it was a success, in 1924 Epperson applied for a patent for his "frozen confectionery" which he called "the Epsicle ice pop".[3] He renamed it to Popsicle, allegedly at the insistence of his children.
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Inside The Twitterbag: Clean Bill Of Health Hypothetical (Syracuse Football) (itlh.com; Esden Jr)
Hypothetical scenario: if you could give any single athlete a clean bill of health for their career. Who do you choose and why? (Syracuse Football)
On this week’s roundtable we break down a discussion that started with our Senior Content/Entertainment Director at FanSided Michael Dunlap. He posed this question to the masses:
“If you could give any single athlete a clean bill of health for their career. Who do you choose and why?”
Here are the rules:
- It doesn’t have to be Syracuse related.
- Any sport is fair game.
- Have a convincing argument.
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I’ll get things kicked off here. There have been so many players across a variety of sports who didn’t get to live out their full careers in their profession. While it’s tempting to pick fresh Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis. I won’t because despite only playing seven seasons, he still reached the highest honor in his sport.
So the player I want to pick is someone who won’t ever end up in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but had the potential too. Excuse my fandom here of the New York Jets, but there’s a clear guy that fits this bill and that’s Chad Pennington.
Pennington played 11 seasons in the pros and finished with the highest completion percentage in NFL history. Since Drew Brees has taken over that ranking, but it’s worth mentioning. Pennington was never able to fully live up to his status as the first quarterback taken in the 2000 NFL Draft.
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Members of the Syracuse football team hosted youth football players from Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division on Sunday afternoon
Syracuse Looks to Continue Success in 20th Year Under Nordhues (columbusnewsteam.com; Hannah)
The Syracuse Rockets have made winning a tradition in recent years, but it hasn’t always been that way for Head Coach Rick Nordhues.
“My first year, we were 0-8, and I think in my first three years, we won like four games or something like that. It was a rough start, but we wanted to do things right. We wanted to try to create a system and a program. We weren’t looking for quick fixes and I think we got things going in the right direction. You always have your up and down years.”
The Rockets have now made it to the postseason in 14 of the last 15 years. Last season, Syracuse fell to top seeded Bishop Neumann in the first round.
Coach Nordhues earned his 100th career win last year, as well.
This year’s senior class has gone through the ranks with him and are excited for this season.
“Just feels like last week, we were little freshmen getting our butts kicked every play, and now we’re up here on top trying to kick everyone else’s butt. It’s kind of fun to see everyone grown up. Caleb (Lefferdink) has gotten huge. Everyone else has gotten big and I’m just the same little guy,” said Senior Brendon Lyon.
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College football rankings: Louisville Cardinals (orlandosentinel.com; Deen)
The Louisville Cardinals are No. 11 in the Orlando Sentinel 2017 preseason college football rankings. The Cardinals are eager to bounce back from a late-season slide and prove they are among the best teams in the country.
Our ranking: No. 11
Coach: Bobby Petrino (9-4, entering fourth season; 26-13 overall)
2016 record: 9-4, 7-1 in Atlantic Coast Conference, finished tied for first in Atlantic Division
Look back: Louisville QB Lamar Jackson shredded opposing defenses for more than 3,500 yards through the air and 1,500 yards on the ground en route to winning the Heisman Trophy.
The bad news for other schools in the ACC and around the country is Jackson returns for a junior season with some teammates hungry to prove they can overcome their poor end to an exciting season.
After thrashing Florida State 63-20 at home, Louisville was two yards away from the first-down marker with 40 seconds left at Clemson, losing to the Tigers and conceding the ACC’s Atlantic Division crown.
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Bacon Steaks
ACC Football Rx: Best College Town Food (per SI) (accfootballrx.com)
Food is like children - you may like other people's, but deep down you still think yours are the best.
That said, here are some food stops in the ACC footprint which are highly recommended by Sports Illustrated:
5. BACON STEAKS AT LASALLE KITCHEN AND TAVERN IN SOUTH BEND, IND.
Bacon has few weaknesses. Still, if we have to nitpick the finest piece of the pig, it would be that the mass-produced version tends to be a little flimsy. Perhaps this is because America’s bacon producers don’t believe we could handle the pure pleasure a thick, juicy slab would provide. Perhaps they worry the resulting euphoria might cut nationwide productivity to unacceptable levels.
The proprietors at Lasalle Kitchen and Tavern have no such concerns. They serve massive bacon strips so thick that the “steak” descriptor is entirely accurate. If you prefer your bacon thin and crispy, you might change your mind after a few of these beauties. The slab develops the same delicious crust as well done thin bacon, but because it’s so thick, it stays tender inside. That gives the bacon steak the best qualities of both versions of thinner bacon. Usually, bacon steaks are only available at steakhouses that will set you back a few hundred bucks. But Lasalle’s prices are quite reasonable, and just because they love us, they’re serving those steaks with redeye gravy now.
7. SAMPLER AT THE SMOKIN’ PIG IN PENDLETON, S.C. (METRO CLEMSON)
You expect great pulled pork in South Carolina. You do not expect excellent brisket. But they do both well at The Smokin’ Pig. So when driving between Anderson and Clemson (on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday), stop in and get a plate loaded with the pork, brisket and ribs. Get the jalapeno cheese grits and Brunswick stew on the side. Then find a friend to wheel you out of the place.
13. THE B.O.M.B AT BOYLAN HEIGHTS IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA.
You can design whatever burger you like at this hopping spot on The Corner, but you might be better off putting yourself in the capable hands of these mad burger-and-sandwich scientists. The B.O.M.B. changes every month, so be prepared to grab one if they create a burger you love. This month’s B.O.M.B. is a salmon burger topped with sun-dried tomato pesto and cucumber radish relish that can be paired with a watermelon salad for an ideal dead-of-summer refresher. Last month’s was a lamb burger topped with marinated grape tomatoes, spring mix, chickpeas, pickled cucumbers and yogurt sauce. The best B.O.M.B of recent vintage came to celebrate the fourth-years (they don’t call them seniors at UVA) graduating this past May. It was a half-pound Angus beef truffle burger topped with cheesy creamed spinach, sautéed mushrooms, onion straws and steak sauce.
For a bunch more eating places - with pictures of the food - click the link below.
source: Ranking America's best college town meals
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Santana, REO Speedwagon, Styx: 5 shows to see this week (Aug. 13 to 19) (PS; Tulloch)
From a blues-rock icon to classic rockers of the 1970's and '80s, fans of the Lakeview Amphitheater have plenty to see in Syracuse.
Both of Central New York's nearest casinos also host major acts this week, from country songbird Martina McBride at del Lago to legends Santana and Kevin Costner (sadly not together) at Turning Stone.
Happy listening.
1. Joe Bonamassa at the Amp
Two-time GRAMMY-nominated blues guitar icon Joe Bonamassa will perform at the Lakeview Amphitheater this summer.
Bonamassa last appeared in Syracuse in 2014 to play at the Landmark Theatre. This year, he's on a 12-city U.S. summer tour to promote his latest album, "Blues of Desperation." He will be accompanied by his band Anton Fig (drums), Michael Rhodes (bass), Reese Wynans (piano, Hammond organ), Lee Thornburg (trumpet, horn arrangements) and Paulie Cerra (saxophone).
Where: Lakeview Amphitheater at 490 Restoration Way, Syracuse.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 16 at 8 p.m.
How much: Tickets start at $67 on Ticketmaster.com.
2. Santana, Kevin Costner at Turning Stone
Two big names will grace the Turning Stone Resort Casino's event center stage this week.
GRAMMY Award-winning musician Carlos Santana returns to Turning Stone on Wednesday. The legendary guitarist and singer balances pop, blues, Latin and jazz influences and is known as one of the most innovative artists in rock history.
Kevin Costner will also bring his country-rock band Modern West to Turning Stone on Saturday. He headlined the Taste of Syracuse festival in 2009, drawing a crowd of about 10,000 to downtown. Costner has starred in the films "JFK," "Field of Dreams" and "Bull Durham." He starred in and directed "Dances with Wolves," the 1992 film that won Academy Awards for Best Director and Best Picture.
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