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Welcome to National Waffle Day!
Although the ancient Greeks cooked wafers similar to waffles using metal plates, what we'd recognize today as waffle irons got their start in Belgium in the fourteenth century. These irons consisted of metal plates that were hinged together and connected to wooden handles, which allowed them to be held over open fires. While the plates of modern waffle irons are honeycomb-shaped, which molds waffles in such a way so they can easily hold syrup and other toppings, early waffle iron plates had designs or etchings that left imprints in the waffles. The downside of these early irons was that the waffles, handles, and sometimes even the person using the iron were burned. Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, patented the first American waffle iron in 1869. This iron was designed for cooking waffles over wood or gas stoves and easily rested on them. It had a handle that made it easy to turn over, which made it less likely that its user would get burned.
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Syracuse Football: ‘Cuse 2024 class vaults into top 35 across the country (itlh; Adler)
Syracuse football, buoyed by a flurry of verbal commitments this month, has seen its 2024 class move into the top 35 around the country, according to one of the primary recruiting services.
Now, before I go too far cheerleading with my Orange-colored glasses on, I readily acknowledge that these sorts of class ratings will ebb and flow as the ‘Cuse and all of its peers nationwide add to their 2024 cycles.
Plus, a team’s class size at this juncture will factor into these kinds of rankings, and Syracuse football, at the time of this writing, had 15 verbal commitments in its 2024 cycle, including a dozen pledges in June alone.
Some schools, both above and below the Orange in these national rankings, have smaller classes at this point, but that will change, and it will likely result in the ‘Cuse witnessing its 2024 team ratings fluctuate one way or another.
However, the Syracuse football 2024 class rankings, no matter how you slice it, are encouraging.
When I penned this column, had the Orange’s 2024 cycle at No. 35 nationally. This ‘Cuse class checks at No. 40 overall, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. And the industry-generated On3 Industry Ranking has the Syracuse football 2024 cycle at No. 42 nationwide and No. 11 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
For what it’s worth, over at , the ‘Cuse 2024 class is ranked higher than teams such as Oklahoma, Cincinnati, TCU (which played in the most recent College Football Playoff title game), Auburn, N.C. State and Texas. But to reiterate, some of these other schools, for now, have 2024 cycles that are smaller in size than the Orange’s.
Okay, so naturally some of my fellow Syracuse football fans may chime in right now and say, “Hey, wait a minute, Neil. What’s so special about a 2024 class ranking hovering around No. 40 nationally?”
That’s a fair point. I admit that it’s not like the ‘Cuse 2024 cycle is on par with some of the heavyweights in the sport of college football, such as Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State and others.
And it’s highly unlikely that, anytime soon, Syracuse football will have recruiting classes rated anywhere near these other schools. At the same time, though, the Orange’s class just one cycle ago, in 2023, was really sub-par from a national rankings standpoint.
Therefore, for the ‘Cuse to have secured a bunch of verbal commitments this month, including from a pair of 2024 four-star prospects, to me, illustrates that hopefully, Syracuse football recruiting efforts are trending in a positive direction. And I believe that they are.
Heck, in a roughly 26-hour stretch from Sunday evening to Monday night alone, the Orange landed four verbal commitments, including from 2024 four-star quarterback Jakhari Williams, who is rated a top-15 QB and a top-200 national prospect in this cycle, according to some recruiting services.
Another recent verbal commit to the ‘Cuse is four-star tight end/wide receiver Jamie Tremble, who is a top-250 overall player and a top-15 tight end nationwide, per 247Sports.
When I wrote this piece, seven of the Orange’s 15 verbal commitments so far in the 2024 cycle were nationally ranked in the top 1,000, per the 247Sports Composite. Via the On3 Industry Ranking, 12 of the 15 ‘Cuse pledges were nationally rated in the top 1,500.
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A party, a punch, punishment: LeQuint Allen's Syracuse University suspension examined (PS; video; Leiker & Axe)
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker examine LeQuint Allen’s university suspension, what we know and what we don’t know. Leiker was first to report the news that Syracuse football’s star running back went to court Monday to overturn a season-long suspension for involvement in an on-campus fight last December. Also discussed on the podcast is the university’s handling of the matter, and how it reached the decision to punish Allen. Then, Leiker and Axe look ahead to what SU’s running back room looks like if Allen is unable to suit up.
The Orange Zone: Rising star SUES Syracuse U on Apple Podcasts (apple.com; podcast; Orange Zone)
Rising star SUES Syracuse U
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse...ard-appeals-board-in-lequint-allen-suspension (SI; McAllister)
All Syracuse obtained a copy of the official decisions University Conduct Board and University Appeals Board for the LeQuint Allen case from the court filing in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System. They have been transcribed below.
For those unfamiliar with the background of this story, you can read more HERE, HERE and HERE.
UNIVERSITY CONDUCT BOARD DECISION
This letter is to confirm the outcome reached by the University Conduct Board at the hearing held on April 21, 2023. The University Conduct Board determined the following outcomes regarding your alleged violation of the Code of Student Conduct, section(s):
1) Physical harm or threat of physical harm to any person or persons, including but not limited to: assault, sexual abuse, or other forms of physical abuse. -- Responsible
3) Assistance, participation in, promotion of, or perpetuation of conduct, whether physical, electronic, oral, written or video, which threatens the mental health, physical health, or safety of anyone. – Responsible
The Board found that on or about December 10, 2022, you responded to an altercation with physical violence and the Impacted Party sustained injuries. You also took responsibility for these charges and your actions by stating you attended the party and were involved in a physical altercation with the Impacted Party. The Board determined that you physically harmed another Syracuse University student.
As a result of the altercation, the Impacted Party sustained serious injuries where he lost a tooth, damaged his upper lip, and the back of his head was split open requiring stitches and staples. This is supported by the documentation provided depicting the injuries. In this incident, the Board found that your actions escalated the situation, rather than de-escalating it. Therefore the Board found you responsible for violating sections 1 and 3 of the Code of Student Conduct.
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RECRUITING EXPERT: SU FB Has Had A Great Month Recruiting, What's It Mean Without On-Field Success? (youtube.com; podcast; Locked on Syracuse)
Syracuse Football has had one of the best months recruiting that it has seen this century. Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith joins the show to detail what the success actually means. Who are they getting in Jakhari Williams? What does the recent success mean? What can SU do to keep this going? It's your Locked On Syracuse Wednesday episode.
Dean Darling "The 315" 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
Army football color analyst Dean Darling joins the show to continue Week 4 of 12 games in 12 weeks for Syracuse football. Darling breaks down the new Army offense, where they sit in the national picture as an independent, and shares his memories from Army-Syracuse games from year’s past. Finally, a look at how Jeff Monken attacks year ten.
Keeping Up With the 315 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
As more details emerge on the LeQuint Allen situation, Brian Higgins continues to not understand why this was the outcome decided by the university. Then, former Syracuse safety and current Jacksonville Jaguar Andre Cisco calls in to share his thoughts as a former student athlete. Finally, Brian reacts to quotes from Syracuse DA Bill Fitzpatrick on “Orange Nation” earlier today about the Allen suspension.
Michael Cohen "The 315" 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio The 315)
Fox Sports college football and college basketball analyst Michael Cohen joins Brian to discuss his most recent article on the future of recruiting in the current era. Brian picks his brain on the NCAA’s handling, or lack there of, and the potential of rules being enforced. Finally, a look at where Syracuse football sits in all this.
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/recruiting/joey-tomasso-ecstatic-over-syracuse-pwo-offer (SI; McAllister)
Class of 2024 Waverly (NY) High quarterback Joey Tomasso has been on Syracuse's radar for quite some time. He has visited the school multiple times and recently participated in the Orange's seven on seven camp. The 6-2, 180 pound signal caller was given a preferred walk-on (PWO) following the camp.
"I talked to coach Beck and a few other coaches before we started playing 7v7," Tomasso said. "He said he really wanted me to come play for him. Our team did really well and I talked to coach Beck later that night. He said he officially offered me a PWO and a spot on the team."
Tomasso was very excited for the opportunity.
"I just told him how pumped I was to receive that," Tomasso said. "I wasn't expecting it so when it happened I was ecstatic. What QB wouldn't want to play for coach Beck and coach Harris in the Dome?"
During his junior season, Tomasso completed 62.7% of his passes while throwing for 2,239 yards and 24 touchdowns. Tomasso also ran for 818 yards and 14 more scores. He has lower level scholarship offers in addition to the PWO opportunity from the Orange.
"Playing in the Dome and for those coaches is going to make balancing that with other scholarships very difficult," Tomasso said.
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2024 RB Jaden Hart discusses Syracuse commitment (247sports.com; Finneral)
Class of 2024 running back Jaden Hart committed to Syracuse earlier this month. Hart took an unofficial visit to Syracuse in April followed up by an official visit in June. He instantly felt a strong connection with the Orange football program.
“Cuse just felt like home,” Hart said.
Hart is a standout at Michigan City High School in Indiana. The six-foot, 200-pound running back bonded well with the Syracuse coaches and he sees an opportunity to make an instant impact.
“My biggest takeaways were the great coaches that are there and the situation with getting on the field early on,” he said.
Hart is a three-star prospect, the 62nd-ranked running back in the country and the 14th-ranked player in Indiana. The culture of Syracuse football was also a huge draw for Hart.
“I had great conversations with most of the coaches,” Hart said. “You can tell they are all like family and want to make the environment the best.”
He chose Syracuse from an impressive offer sheet including Kentucky, Nebraska, Minnesota, Purdue, Iowa State, Boston College, Duke and others. Hart is very confident that his skill set will mesh well with the Syracuse offense.
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Top non-conference ACC Football games in 2023 (saturdayblitz.com; Fletcher)
Looking ahead to the top non-conference games for ACC football teams heading into the 2023 college football season.
The ACC football non-conference schedule continues to be the most difficult in the country. ACC football teams will play 25 non-conference games against Power 5 opponents this season. In addition, 11 non-conference games are against teams that were ranked in the final 2022 AP Top 25 poll.
Here are the top 10 must-watch out of conference games for ACC football teams in 2023:
Clemson at South Carolina
The Palmetto Bowl was the longest continuous non-conference rivalry in the nation, the second longest continuous rivalry in Division I college football, and the longest uninterrupted rivalry series in the South until 2020. This game could have enormous implications or it could just be two teams who hate each other playing for bragging rights. The 120th meeting will be played Saturday, November 25th at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
Pitt at Notre Dame
This game has been set for a Saturday, Oct. 28 a Halloween weekend matchup in South Bend. The Irish will be coming off a bye week when they renew this series for the 73rd time. The Panthers have three former Irish players on their roster – quarterback Phil Jurkovec, linebacker Shayne Simon and running back C’Borius Flemister. The Irish hold a 50-21-1 lead in the all-time series.
Minnesota at North Carolina
North Carolina and Minnesota agreed to a home-and-home football series for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. They have never met on the gridiron before. Drake Maye taking on Minnesota’s defense is going to be fun to watch. Minnesota fans are wondering what the offense will look like with a new coordinator and quarterback.
Kentucky at Louisville
Though the teams first played in 1912, they only played six times. The rivalry resumed in 1994 with a new Governor’s Cup trophy after 70 years. Last year, the Wildcats ended their regular season with a big win over No. 25 Louisville. Kentucky leads the all-time series 19–15!
Florida State at Florida
The annual Sunshine Showdown, a bitter rivalry with two coaches in” must-win” seasons. If 2023 plays out like many think it will at FSU, the Noles could be playing the regular-season finale for a chance to reach the Playoffs. Second-year Florida coach Billy Napier is 0-3 in rivalry games last season, with losses to FSU, Tennessee, and Georgia. He looks to change that in 2023. Florida leads the all-time series 37–27–2.
North Carolina vs. South Carolina (in Charlotte, NC)
Battle of the Carolinas: The two flagship universities of the Carolinas, South Carolina, and North Carolina, will renew their rivalry on the gridiron at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to open the 2023 season. This has the potential of being a tremendous game featuring a marquee non-conference matchup. This will be the 60th meeting in the series that dates back to 1903. North Carolina leads the all-time series, 35-20-4.
Athlon Sports projects ACC's order of finish in 2023 (onj3.com; Connolly)
For the first time in a long time there is some real debate heading into the season about who will win the ACC.
Clemson has owned the league for the better part of a decade, winning seven of the past eight ACC titles. But it’s Florida State who many expect to come out on top in 2023.
Athlon Sports is the latest national outlet to offer its prediction for who will win the ACC this upcoming season, and the magazine is buying into the hype with the Seminoles. Athlon predicts that Florida State will beat Clemson in the ACC Championship game.
This is the first year that the two former ACC Atlantic rivals are eligible to meet in the ACC title game as the ACC is doing away with divisions.
Here is Athlon Sports’ full projection of what the ACC order of finish will be in 2023:
Who has the toughest schedule in the ACC? Recently, the same names have shown up at the top of our annual strength of schedule rankings, but the 2023 season offers a few wrinkles in the conference that have shaken up the order. Or, at the very least, those wrinkles have provided some unique changes to schedule analysis.
As the ACC ditches divisions, the days of Atlantic division teams facing tougher schedules based on the guarantee of playing Clemson and Florida State — two programs that have combined to win 12 of the 18 titles in the ACC Championship Game era — are done.
The nonconference slate is loaded with the likes of LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, two games against South Carolina, six games against Notre Dame and, of course, the annual in-state rivalry matchups that bring Georgia, Florida and Kentucky into the fold.
It's not just about who you play, though, rather when and where those games take place. So we added in home-and-away splits and the rhythm of a season (like when your off week falls) to assemble a ranking of the ACC's schedules from toughest to easiest.
2023 ACC Strength of Schedule Rankings
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-all-transfer-portal-team-for-2023 (athlonsports.com; Lassan)
College football's transfer portal has drastically changed roster building and how fast coaches can flip a roster or bring improvement to a new program. Most importantly, the portal is essentially the free agent market for coaching staffs and programs looking to fill immediate personnel voids for the upcoming year.
All 14 teams in the ACC are set to bring in transfers for the 2023 college football season, with Florida State, Louisville, North Carolina, and Miami ranking among the best hauls in the conference. The Seminoles' portal class is arguably one of the best in the nation, as coach Mike Norvell reeled in help for the line of scrimmage and added a couple of other pieces on both sides of the ball.
Which transfers could make the biggest impact in the ACC for the 2023 season? Athlon Sports picks the biggest impact transfers at every position in the conference:
The reunion between Armstrong and his old Virginia play-caller Robert Anae should help to get his career back on track after a disappointing '22 season. Also, look for NC State's offense to make a big jump in production after averaging just 4.84 yards per play last fall.
Others to Watch: Phil Jurkovec, Pitt (from Boston College), Jack Plummer, Louisville (from California), Haynes King, Georgia Tech (from Texas A&M), Brady Allen, Louisville (from Purdue), Tony Muskett, Virginia (from Monmouth), Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech (from Baylor)
RB: Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (from North Carolina A&T)
RB: Trevion Cooley, Georgia Tech (from Louisville)
The ACC doesn't have a marquee running back transferring in, but several players should make an impact in '23. Cooley adds depth and talent to a Georgia Tech backfield already slated to feature Dontae Smith (420 yards in '22). Not only does Tuten add some punch to a backfield also returning Malachi Thomas, but the North Carolina A&T transfer can be used in a variety of ways (1,363 rushing yards and 31 receptions at the FCS level last year).
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NC State football projected to finish 7th in ACC by PFF (247sports.com; Smith)
At the top of the ELO ratings was Clemson followed by Florida State and Pittsburgh. North Carolina came in at No. 4 in the rankings with Wake Forest and Louisville also slotted ahead of the Wolfpack at No. 5 and 6, respectively.
So what exactly are the ELO ratings? According to PFF, it is an iterative system that updates each team’s rating after each game based on two things: how well they played against their opponent and how well they were expected to play against their opponent. The PFF ELO rating system measures the former using our unique offensive, defensive and special teams grades, while the latter is determined by the PFF ELO ratings leading up to the game and where the game is played.
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TV Exposure by P5 (projected) (RX; HM)
TV Exposure by P5 (projected)
From SicEm365 with a great breakdown on each conference's exposure
Here is one man's analysis of P5 tv "exposure", based on tv contracts and estimated viewership.
The Death of Cable TV in 5 Years? (RX; HM)
The Death of Cable TV in 5 Years?
From 5 Reasons most cable tv networks will shut down in the next 5 years posted on CordCutterNews, here's a quick look at their 5 reasons...
If ESPN is what's been keeping cable tv going then it stands to reason when ESPN finally goes direct to consumers it will do great damage to the cable industry.
Cable tv cannot live by subscriptions alone... it needs advertisements, too.
Sports events that end up on ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, etc., aren't on cable.
Yes, there will always be folks who are willing to pay for live sports. It's just that those who aren't willing no longer have to.
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2023 Jock Schools (RX; HM)
2023 Jock Schools
Colleges are supposed to be for training the mind, but some schools have a lot of athletes, too...
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Will the B1G get any bigger? (RX; HM)
Will the B1G get any bigger?
The CFB Predator may be on the prowl again soon...
From "The B1G 10: Expansion hinges on timing of Pac-12, ACC implosions. It's 'when?', not 'if'" posted on Saturday Tradition:
I find it hilarious that the Big Ten doesn't want to be seen as the one who kills the Pac-12. "Hello, you've already killed them - they simply haven't died yet."
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ACC Mt Rushmore - Offense, 2023 (RX; HM)
ACC Mt Rushmore - Offense, 2023
You know it's too late to start something new; might as well watch some videos while you count down to 5 O'clock!
ACC Mt. Rushmore
The ACC has had plenty of great players over the years (just look at where the NFL Hall of Fame players learned their trade). Picking the all-time greatest is tough, but the ACC Digital Network decided to give it a shot. Here are the positions on offense...
Who is the greatest in anything is always a topic of debate. When it comes to ACC quarterbacks, it is a tough one to settle. The league has fielded some of the greatest field generals in college football lore. Louisville's Lamar Jackson lit up the league in 2016 and brought home the Cardinals' first Heisman. Florida State's Charlie Ward and Jameis Winston each took home the Heisman and National Championships. Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson each won a national title and put the Tigers back on top. Who could forget what Philip Rivers did while he was at NC State? Which four quarterbacks are the absolute greatest, the "Mt. Rushmore?" The ACCDN settles the great debate right here!
The ACC has been filled with incredible players throughout its history. At running back, players like NC State's Ted Brown, Florida State's Warrick Dunn, and Clemson's Travis Etienne have made an amazing impact in college football. Clemson's C.J. Spiller was one of the most electrifying players on the field. And players like Pitt's James Conner and Boston College's AJ Dillon are all at the top of the ACC running back record books. Take a look as we highlight the best of the best in our Mount Rushmore of all-time ACC running backs here.
The ACC has been filled with incredible players throughout its history. At wide receiver, players like NC State's Torry Holt, Florida State's Peter Warrick, and Georgia Tech's Calvin Johsnon have made an incredible impact in college football. Clemson's Sammy Watkins was one of the most electrifying players on the field. Virginia's Heran Moore at his peak was in the running for the Heisman Trophy. And players like FSU's Rashad Greene and both Duke WRs Connor Vernon and Jamison Crowder are all at the top of the ACC receiving record books. Take a look as we highlight the best of the best in our Mount Rushmore of all-time ACC Wide Receivers.
The ACCDN continues to look at who the best players are in ACC history by position, and now we are on to tight ends. There have been many notable tight ends over the years with Florida State's Nick O'Leary, Virginia's Heath Miller and Clemson's Dwayne Allen all having won the John Mackey award as the best tight end in college football that season. North Carolina's Eric Ebron had maybe the best single season in ACC history his junior year where he caught 62 passes for 973 yards. Wake Forest's Cam Serigne is the ACC record holder for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns by a tight end. Miami's Greg Olsen is probably the most recognizable name to NFL fans. And if we look back further in time, Clemson's Bennie Cunningham, a two-time First-Team All-America, is probably the original great ACC tight end. Check out to see which of these great players were able to find a place on our Mount Rushmore of ACC tight ends.
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Other
The shaded area of this map shows the service area of the Oak Orchard wastewater plant. Onondaga County plans to run a sewer line from the plant, marked in white, to a pump station across Caughdenoy Road from the planned Micron Technology semiconductor manufacturing site, in the town of Clay. Thin red lines depict force mains, which carry sewage to the treatment plant. Black lines are the sewer line extensions that run from the mains to homes and businesses. Onondaga County Water Environment Protection Department. c/o Onondaga County Water Environment
Major sewer project could open large part of Clay to new homes and businesses near Micron (PS; $; Coin)
The northern reaches of Clay, Onondaga County’s most populous town, are lined with open farm fields, sprawling woodlands and miles of frontage on the Seneca and Oneida rivers.
That’s likely to change over the next decade. The county’s plans to lay a sewer line north of Route 31 could radically transform the northern section of the town into a busy network of businesses, suppliers and the kinds of dense housing and retail developments the county says will be needed when Micron Technology comes to Clay.
“I bet it could open up close to 1,500 to 2,000 acres” to development, said Clay Supervisor Damian Ulatowski.
For perspective, that’s about two-thirds the size of Raddison, a planned development of businesses and housing in the neighboring town of Lysander. When fully built, Raddison is expected to have 3,500 homes for about 11,000 people. About 2,500 people work in the development’s corporate park.
Opening up an area that size to intense development would alter the character of the largely rural parts of Clay and neighboring towns. It would supercharge the building industry at a time when Central New York suffers from a housing shortage that’s only going to get worse as Micron starts making chips. And it would provide warehouse, office and perhaps even manufacturing space for suppliers the chip plant will need.
In much of Clay’s northern section, development now must rely on septic tanks. In much of the town’s wet soils, the area needed for effective septic systems has stymied development beyond single-family homes with large lots, and businesses that aren’t water-intensive.
Single-family homes in the shadow of Micron’s 160-foot tall fab won’t offer enough housing, or the kinds of housing that younger, well-paid workers are going to want, county officials say. For that, Clay will need apartments and homes on smaller lots, and that will require sewers.
“It’s always the case that when sewer lines go in, growth follows,” said Mark Territo, Clay planning commissioner.
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Pepsi launches its own condiment: Soda-infused ketchup for hot dogs? Colachup? (PS; Herbert)
Pepsi is expanding into condiments by creating the world’s first cola-infused ketchup, or colachup.
Pepsi will launch its new Pepsi Colachup on the Fourth of July, giving hot dog fans a new choice for condiments. The soft drink giant says its soda-infused ketchup will bring “more of the iconic sweet, citrusy taste of a crisp, refreshing Pepsi-Cola directly onto their hot dog.”
And there’s already a big name in hot dogs that’s on board with it.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Pepsi to show America that hot dogs go better with Pepsi,” said Joey Chestnut, 15-time champion of the annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. “People might be surprised, but outside of competitions I love eating hot dogs at a more leisurely pace, and there’s no better way to eat a hot dog – steamed, grilled, or fried – than with a perfectly cool and crisp Pepsi.”
Where can I get Pepsi Colachup?
Pepsi will first launch its soda-infused ketchup on July 4 at four MLB stadiums for exclusive in-stadium sampling. If you’re desperate to be one of the first people to try it, you can find Pepsi Colachup that day at home games for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Arizona Diamondbacks in these locations:
According to its announcement, PepsiCo teamed up with Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Consulting (a business unit of The Culinary Institute of America) to reimagine condiments for hot dogs with Pepsi for a “unified taste experience.”
“The concept is both simple and creative. The distinctive flavors and vibrant citrus blend of Pepsi enhances the bright and tangy characteristics of ketchup, offsetting the smokiness of the hot dog,” said David Kamen, director of client experience for CIA Consulting. “It’s a whole new way to enjoy two American classics!”
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Although the ancient Greeks cooked wafers similar to waffles using metal plates, what we'd recognize today as waffle irons got their start in Belgium in the fourteenth century. These irons consisted of metal plates that were hinged together and connected to wooden handles, which allowed them to be held over open fires. While the plates of modern waffle irons are honeycomb-shaped, which molds waffles in such a way so they can easily hold syrup and other toppings, early waffle iron plates had designs or etchings that left imprints in the waffles. The downside of these early irons was that the waffles, handles, and sometimes even the person using the iron were burned. Cornelius Swarthout of Troy, New York, patented the first American waffle iron in 1869. This iron was designed for cooking waffles over wood or gas stoves and easily rested on them. It had a handle that made it easy to turn over, which made it less likely that its user would get burned.
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Syracuse Football: ‘Cuse 2024 class vaults into top 35 across the country (itlh; Adler)
Syracuse football, buoyed by a flurry of verbal commitments this month, has seen its 2024 class move into the top 35 around the country, according to one of the primary recruiting services.
Now, before I go too far cheerleading with my Orange-colored glasses on, I readily acknowledge that these sorts of class ratings will ebb and flow as the ‘Cuse and all of its peers nationwide add to their 2024 cycles.
Plus, a team’s class size at this juncture will factor into these kinds of rankings, and Syracuse football, at the time of this writing, had 15 verbal commitments in its 2024 cycle, including a dozen pledges in June alone.
Some schools, both above and below the Orange in these national rankings, have smaller classes at this point, but that will change, and it will likely result in the ‘Cuse witnessing its 2024 team ratings fluctuate one way or another.
However, the Syracuse football 2024 class rankings, no matter how you slice it, are encouraging.
When I penned this column, had the Orange’s 2024 cycle at No. 35 nationally. This ‘Cuse class checks at No. 40 overall, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. And the industry-generated On3 Industry Ranking has the Syracuse football 2024 cycle at No. 42 nationwide and No. 11 in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
For what it’s worth, over at , the ‘Cuse 2024 class is ranked higher than teams such as Oklahoma, Cincinnati, TCU (which played in the most recent College Football Playoff title game), Auburn, N.C. State and Texas. But to reiterate, some of these other schools, for now, have 2024 cycles that are smaller in size than the Orange’s.
Okay, so naturally some of my fellow Syracuse football fans may chime in right now and say, “Hey, wait a minute, Neil. What’s so special about a 2024 class ranking hovering around No. 40 nationally?”
That’s a fair point. I admit that it’s not like the ‘Cuse 2024 cycle is on par with some of the heavyweights in the sport of college football, such as Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, Notre Dame, Clemson, Ohio State and others.
And it’s highly unlikely that, anytime soon, Syracuse football will have recruiting classes rated anywhere near these other schools. At the same time, though, the Orange’s class just one cycle ago, in 2023, was really sub-par from a national rankings standpoint.
Therefore, for the ‘Cuse to have secured a bunch of verbal commitments this month, including from a pair of 2024 four-star prospects, to me, illustrates that hopefully, Syracuse football recruiting efforts are trending in a positive direction. And I believe that they are.
Heck, in a roughly 26-hour stretch from Sunday evening to Monday night alone, the Orange landed four verbal commitments, including from 2024 four-star quarterback Jakhari Williams, who is rated a top-15 QB and a top-200 national prospect in this cycle, according to some recruiting services.
Another recent verbal commit to the ‘Cuse is four-star tight end/wide receiver Jamie Tremble, who is a top-250 overall player and a top-15 tight end nationwide, per 247Sports.
When I wrote this piece, seven of the Orange’s 15 verbal commitments so far in the 2024 cycle were nationally ranked in the top 1,000, per the 247Sports Composite. Via the On3 Industry Ranking, 12 of the 15 ‘Cuse pledges were nationally rated in the top 1,500.
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A party, a punch, punishment: LeQuint Allen's Syracuse University suspension examined (PS; video; Leiker & Axe)
Brent Axe and Emily Leiker examine LeQuint Allen’s university suspension, what we know and what we don’t know. Leiker was first to report the news that Syracuse football’s star running back went to court Monday to overturn a season-long suspension for involvement in an on-campus fight last December. Also discussed on the podcast is the university’s handling of the matter, and how it reached the decision to punish Allen. Then, Leiker and Axe look ahead to what SU’s running back room looks like if Allen is unable to suit up.
The Orange Zone: Rising star SUES Syracuse U on Apple Podcasts (apple.com; podcast; Orange Zone)
Rising star SUES Syracuse U
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse...ard-appeals-board-in-lequint-allen-suspension (SI; McAllister)
All Syracuse obtained a copy of the official decisions University Conduct Board and University Appeals Board for the LeQuint Allen case from the court filing in the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System. They have been transcribed below.
For those unfamiliar with the background of this story, you can read more HERE, HERE and HERE.
UNIVERSITY CONDUCT BOARD DECISION
This letter is to confirm the outcome reached by the University Conduct Board at the hearing held on April 21, 2023. The University Conduct Board determined the following outcomes regarding your alleged violation of the Code of Student Conduct, section(s):
1) Physical harm or threat of physical harm to any person or persons, including but not limited to: assault, sexual abuse, or other forms of physical abuse. -- Responsible
3) Assistance, participation in, promotion of, or perpetuation of conduct, whether physical, electronic, oral, written or video, which threatens the mental health, physical health, or safety of anyone. – Responsible
The Board found that on or about December 10, 2022, you responded to an altercation with physical violence and the Impacted Party sustained injuries. You also took responsibility for these charges and your actions by stating you attended the party and were involved in a physical altercation with the Impacted Party. The Board determined that you physically harmed another Syracuse University student.
As a result of the altercation, the Impacted Party sustained serious injuries where he lost a tooth, damaged his upper lip, and the back of his head was split open requiring stitches and staples. This is supported by the documentation provided depicting the injuries. In this incident, the Board found that your actions escalated the situation, rather than de-escalating it. Therefore the Board found you responsible for violating sections 1 and 3 of the Code of Student Conduct.
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RECRUITING EXPERT: SU FB Has Had A Great Month Recruiting, What's It Mean Without On-Field Success? (youtube.com; podcast; Locked on Syracuse)
Syracuse Football has had one of the best months recruiting that it has seen this century. Locked On recruiting expert Brian Smith joins the show to detail what the success actually means. Who are they getting in Jakhari Williams? What does the recent success mean? What can SU do to keep this going? It's your Locked On Syracuse Wednesday episode.
Dean Darling "The 315" 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
Army football color analyst Dean Darling joins the show to continue Week 4 of 12 games in 12 weeks for Syracuse football. Darling breaks down the new Army offense, where they sit in the national picture as an independent, and shares his memories from Army-Syracuse games from year’s past. Finally, a look at how Jeff Monken attacks year ten.
Keeping Up With the 315 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
As more details emerge on the LeQuint Allen situation, Brian Higgins continues to not understand why this was the outcome decided by the university. Then, former Syracuse safety and current Jacksonville Jaguar Andre Cisco calls in to share his thoughts as a former student athlete. Finally, Brian reacts to quotes from Syracuse DA Bill Fitzpatrick on “Orange Nation” earlier today about the Allen suspension.
Michael Cohen "The 315" 6-28-23 (ESPN; radio The 315)
Michael Cohen “The 315” 6-28-23
Posted on June 28, 2023 by jcapozzi • 0 CommentsFox Sports college football and college basketball analyst Michael Cohen joins Brian to discuss his most recent article on the future of recruiting in the current era. Brian picks his brain on the NCAA’s handling, or lack there of, and the potential of rules being enforced. Finally, a look at where Syracuse football sits in all this.
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/recruiting/joey-tomasso-ecstatic-over-syracuse-pwo-offer (SI; McAllister)
Class of 2024 Waverly (NY) High quarterback Joey Tomasso has been on Syracuse's radar for quite some time. He has visited the school multiple times and recently participated in the Orange's seven on seven camp. The 6-2, 180 pound signal caller was given a preferred walk-on (PWO) following the camp.
"I talked to coach Beck and a few other coaches before we started playing 7v7," Tomasso said. "He said he really wanted me to come play for him. Our team did really well and I talked to coach Beck later that night. He said he officially offered me a PWO and a spot on the team."
Tomasso was very excited for the opportunity.
"I just told him how pumped I was to receive that," Tomasso said. "I wasn't expecting it so when it happened I was ecstatic. What QB wouldn't want to play for coach Beck and coach Harris in the Dome?"
During his junior season, Tomasso completed 62.7% of his passes while throwing for 2,239 yards and 24 touchdowns. Tomasso also ran for 818 yards and 14 more scores. He has lower level scholarship offers in addition to the PWO opportunity from the Orange.
"Playing in the Dome and for those coaches is going to make balancing that with other scholarships very difficult," Tomasso said.
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2024 RB Jaden Hart discusses Syracuse commitment (247sports.com; Finneral)
Class of 2024 running back Jaden Hart committed to Syracuse earlier this month. Hart took an unofficial visit to Syracuse in April followed up by an official visit in June. He instantly felt a strong connection with the Orange football program.
“Cuse just felt like home,” Hart said.
Hart is a standout at Michigan City High School in Indiana. The six-foot, 200-pound running back bonded well with the Syracuse coaches and he sees an opportunity to make an instant impact.
“My biggest takeaways were the great coaches that are there and the situation with getting on the field early on,” he said.
Hart is a three-star prospect, the 62nd-ranked running back in the country and the 14th-ranked player in Indiana. The culture of Syracuse football was also a huge draw for Hart.
“I had great conversations with most of the coaches,” Hart said. “You can tell they are all like family and want to make the environment the best.”
He chose Syracuse from an impressive offer sheet including Kentucky, Nebraska, Minnesota, Purdue, Iowa State, Boston College, Duke and others. Hart is very confident that his skill set will mesh well with the Syracuse offense.
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ACC News
Top non-conference ACC Football games in 2023 (saturdayblitz.com; Fletcher)
Looking ahead to the top non-conference games for ACC football teams heading into the 2023 college football season.
The ACC football non-conference schedule continues to be the most difficult in the country. ACC football teams will play 25 non-conference games against Power 5 opponents this season. In addition, 11 non-conference games are against teams that were ranked in the final 2022 AP Top 25 poll.
Here are the top 10 must-watch out of conference games for ACC football teams in 2023:
LSU vs. Florida State (in Orlando, FL)
LSU and Florida State return their starting quarterbacks and have College Football Playoff aspirations this upcoming year. A Week 1 loss could end or severely hamper those dreams for either team. This is the final contest of the two-game neutral-site series. Florida State is 8-2 all-time against LSU. The Tigers’ last victory was in 1982.Notre Dame at Clemson
Notre Dame and Clemson have developed a bit of a rivalry in recent years. In Notre Dame’s only season as a full ACC football member, the Irish beat Clemson in South Bend to win the ACC regular season championship but fell in a rematch to the Tigers in the ACC Championship Game. Notre Dame and Clemson have met seven times previously, with 5 of those matchups coming since 2015. The Tigers hold a 4-3 series lead.Texas A&M at Miami
Last year Texas A&M upset Miami, 17-9, in front of 107,245 fans, the third-largest crowd in Kyle Field history. This year the teams play in Miami and finish up the home-and-home series. This game could set the tone for the remainder of the season for both programs. Especially as both teams look to resurrect their football programs.Pitt at West Virginia
Pitt and West Virginia will play the 106th game of their shared series at 7:30 pm during Week 3 with the game broadcast on ABC. One year after opening the 2023 season in primetime, the Backyard Brawl will once again receive a national spotlight. From 1895 to 2011, the Pittsburgh Panthers and West Virginia Mountaineers traveled the 75 miles between the institutions to meet on the gridiron in a game known simply as the Backyard Brawl. Following the dissolution of the Big East, the two teams had not met until last year. After last season’s victory, Pitt leads the all-time series Pittsburgh leads 62–40–3.Clemson at South Carolina
The Palmetto Bowl was the longest continuous non-conference rivalry in the nation, the second longest continuous rivalry in Division I college football, and the longest uninterrupted rivalry series in the South until 2020. This game could have enormous implications or it could just be two teams who hate each other playing for bragging rights. The 120th meeting will be played Saturday, November 25th at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
Pitt at Notre Dame
This game has been set for a Saturday, Oct. 28 a Halloween weekend matchup in South Bend. The Irish will be coming off a bye week when they renew this series for the 73rd time. The Panthers have three former Irish players on their roster – quarterback Phil Jurkovec, linebacker Shayne Simon and running back C’Borius Flemister. The Irish hold a 50-21-1 lead in the all-time series.
Minnesota at North Carolina
North Carolina and Minnesota agreed to a home-and-home football series for the 2023 and 2024 seasons. They have never met on the gridiron before. Drake Maye taking on Minnesota’s defense is going to be fun to watch. Minnesota fans are wondering what the offense will look like with a new coordinator and quarterback.
Kentucky at Louisville
Though the teams first played in 1912, they only played six times. The rivalry resumed in 1994 with a new Governor’s Cup trophy after 70 years. Last year, the Wildcats ended their regular season with a big win over No. 25 Louisville. Kentucky leads the all-time series 19–15!
Florida State at Florida
The annual Sunshine Showdown, a bitter rivalry with two coaches in” must-win” seasons. If 2023 plays out like many think it will at FSU, the Noles could be playing the regular-season finale for a chance to reach the Playoffs. Second-year Florida coach Billy Napier is 0-3 in rivalry games last season, with losses to FSU, Tennessee, and Georgia. He looks to change that in 2023. Florida leads the all-time series 37–27–2.
North Carolina vs. South Carolina (in Charlotte, NC)
Battle of the Carolinas: The two flagship universities of the Carolinas, South Carolina, and North Carolina, will renew their rivalry on the gridiron at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte to open the 2023 season. This has the potential of being a tremendous game featuring a marquee non-conference matchup. This will be the 60th meeting in the series that dates back to 1903. North Carolina leads the all-time series, 35-20-4.
Athlon Sports projects ACC's order of finish in 2023 (onj3.com; Connolly)
For the first time in a long time there is some real debate heading into the season about who will win the ACC.
Clemson has owned the league for the better part of a decade, winning seven of the past eight ACC titles. But it’s Florida State who many expect to come out on top in 2023.
Athlon Sports is the latest national outlet to offer its prediction for who will win the ACC this upcoming season, and the magazine is buying into the hype with the Seminoles. Athlon predicts that Florida State will beat Clemson in the ACC Championship game.
This is the first year that the two former ACC Atlantic rivals are eligible to meet in the ACC title game as the ACC is doing away with divisions.
Here is Athlon Sports’ full projection of what the ACC order of finish will be in 2023:
- Florida State (11-2, 7-1)
- Clemson (10-3, 6-2)
- North Carolina (8-4, 5-3)
- Miami (8-4, 5-3)
- Duke (8-4, 5-3)
- Pittsburgh (8-4, 5-3)
- Louisville (7-5, 5-3)
- NC State (7-5, 4-4)
- Wake Forest (7-5, 4-4)
- Syracuse (7-5, 3-5)
- Georgia Tech (5-7, 3-5)
- Virginia Tech (5-7, 2-6)
- Boston College (5-7, 1-7)
- Virginia (3-9, 1-7)
Who has the toughest schedule in the ACC? Recently, the same names have shown up at the top of our annual strength of schedule rankings, but the 2023 season offers a few wrinkles in the conference that have shaken up the order. Or, at the very least, those wrinkles have provided some unique changes to schedule analysis.
As the ACC ditches divisions, the days of Atlantic division teams facing tougher schedules based on the guarantee of playing Clemson and Florida State — two programs that have combined to win 12 of the 18 titles in the ACC Championship Game era — are done.
The nonconference slate is loaded with the likes of LSU, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, two games against South Carolina, six games against Notre Dame and, of course, the annual in-state rivalry matchups that bring Georgia, Florida and Kentucky into the fold.
It's not just about who you play, though, rather when and where those games take place. So we added in home-and-away splits and the rhythm of a season (like when your off week falls) to assemble a ranking of the ACC's schedules from toughest to easiest.
2023 ACC Strength of Schedule Rankings
| 1 | Georgia Tech |
| Even in the post-division era, the Yellow Jackets must face both Clemson and Georgia on an annual basis. Those two programs have combined to play in seven of the last eight national title games. This year, they also have the back end of a series with Ole Miss and a conference schedule that includes North Carolina, Miami and Louisville. That season opener against the Cardinals will be played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which leaves Georgia Tech with just three true home games in conference play. | |
| 2 | Florida State |
| The massive hype and expectations surrounding the Seminoles will be put to the test right away with games against LSU and Clemson in the first four weeks of the season. Unfortunately for Florida State, neither of those contests occur within the friendly confines Doak Campbell Stadium. Additionally, there are potential road traps at Wake Forest and Pitt leading into the rivalry game against Miami. To top that all off, the 'Noles have a trip to Gainesville to take on rival Florida in the regular-season finale. The Seminoles have more depth than they've had in years, but getting to double-digit wins will be tougher than it was in 2022. | |
| 3 | Duke |
| Duke's annual Atlantic division rival in the previous scheduling model was Wake Forest, which meant meetings against Clemson and Florida State were infrequent additions to the slate. This year, the Blue Devils draw arguably the four strongest programs from that former Atlantic division side: Clemson, Florida State, NC State and Louisville. Throw in a date with Notre Dame and Mike Elko is facing a scenario where the team could be better than it was during last year's nine-win campaign but end up with a worse final record. | |
| 4 | Wake Forest |
| The Demon Deacons are set up to start 4-0 or 3-1 heading into an early off week on Sept. 30, but then the final eight weeks will be a bear. The backloaded slate includes Clemson, Florida State, NC State and Pitt in conference play, and the schedule wraps up with with back-to-back road games at Notre Dame and Syracuse. All of the toughest opponents, some in tricky spots such as playing a toss-up game against Duke on a short turnaround from facing Florida State, make this a difficult draw for Wake Forest. | |
| 5 | Clemson |
| It's at this point where I think the six teams between No. 5 and No. 10 in our rankings are almost interchangeable. They all have some high-end difficulty and also a couple of games that make those challenging spots seem more manageable. For example, Clemson has Notre Dame, Florida State and North Carolina on the schedule, but all three of those games are at home. There is a tricky back-to-back road trip at Miami and at NC State in October, but the Tigers get their off week just before that. Ultimately, playing the annual South Carolina game on the road tipped the scales to push Clemson up to No. 5. | |
| 6 | North Carolina |
| Drake Maye and the Tar Heels were road warriors in 2022, going 6-0 in true road games. They'll need that energy again in 2023 with challenging dates at Clemson, NC State and Pitt in conference play. The nonconference schedule also features three tough opponents in the first three weeks of the season. UNC plays South Carolina in Charlotte, then hosts Appalachian State and Minnesota. Though North Carolina will be favored in many games (in part because of having the best quarterback in the conference), the margin for error will be slim. | |
| 7 | Syracuse |
| The Orange really need some injury luck early because arguably the toughest games on the schedule -- Clemson, at North Carolina and at Florida State -- come before the team finally gets a week off on Oct. 21. If Syracuse can manage that difficult stretch, the back half of the schedule is favorable. The Orange also give up a true conference home game in 2023, hosting Pitt at Yankee Stadium. | |
| 8 | Pittsburgh |
| The nonconference slate features three power conference opponents, one of which is Notre Dame on the road. Still, it's not quite as daunting as it might appear at first glance as Pitt also draws Cincinnati and West Virginia -- both of which are expected to finish in the bottom half Big 12. The Panthers will have to play Florida State and North Carolina in conference play, but both of those games are at home. Pitt also avoids Clemson, providing even more good news. |
https://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-all-transfer-portal-team-for-2023 (athlonsports.com; Lassan)
College football's transfer portal has drastically changed roster building and how fast coaches can flip a roster or bring improvement to a new program. Most importantly, the portal is essentially the free agent market for coaching staffs and programs looking to fill immediate personnel voids for the upcoming year.
All 14 teams in the ACC are set to bring in transfers for the 2023 college football season, with Florida State, Louisville, North Carolina, and Miami ranking among the best hauls in the conference. The Seminoles' portal class is arguably one of the best in the nation, as coach Mike Norvell reeled in help for the line of scrimmage and added a couple of other pieces on both sides of the ball.
Which transfers could make the biggest impact in the ACC for the 2023 season? Athlon Sports picks the biggest impact transfers at every position in the conference:
ACC All-Transfer Portal Team for 2023
QB: Brennan Armstrong, NC State (from Virginia)The reunion between Armstrong and his old Virginia play-caller Robert Anae should help to get his career back on track after a disappointing '22 season. Also, look for NC State's offense to make a big jump in production after averaging just 4.84 yards per play last fall.
Others to Watch: Phil Jurkovec, Pitt (from Boston College), Jack Plummer, Louisville (from California), Haynes King, Georgia Tech (from Texas A&M), Brady Allen, Louisville (from Purdue), Tony Muskett, Virginia (from Monmouth), Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech (from Baylor)
RB: Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech (from North Carolina A&T)
RB: Trevion Cooley, Georgia Tech (from Louisville)
The ACC doesn't have a marquee running back transferring in, but several players should make an impact in '23. Cooley adds depth and talent to a Georgia Tech backfield already slated to feature Dontae Smith (420 yards in '22). Not only does Tuten add some punch to a backfield also returning Malachi Thomas, but the North Carolina A&T transfer can be used in a variety of ways (1,363 rushing yards and 31 receptions at the FCS level last year).
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NC State football projected to finish 7th in ACC by PFF (247sports.com; Smith)
At the top of the ELO ratings was Clemson followed by Florida State and Pittsburgh. North Carolina came in at No. 4 in the rankings with Wake Forest and Louisville also slotted ahead of the Wolfpack at No. 5 and 6, respectively.
So what exactly are the ELO ratings? According to PFF, it is an iterative system that updates each team’s rating after each game based on two things: how well they played against their opponent and how well they were expected to play against their opponent. The PFF ELO rating system measures the former using our unique offensive, defensive and special teams grades, while the latter is determined by the PFF ELO ratings leading up to the game and where the game is played.
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TV Exposure by P5 (projected) (RX; HM)
TV Exposure by P5 (projected)
From SicEm365 with a great breakdown on each conference's exposure
Here is one man's analysis of P5 tv "exposure", based on tv contracts and estimated viewership.
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The Death of Cable TV in 5 Years? (RX; HM)
The Death of Cable TV in 5 Years?
From 5 Reasons most cable tv networks will shut down in the next 5 years posted on CordCutterNews, here's a quick look at their 5 reasons...
#1 Viewers Are Getting Older
Cartoon Network... over 18 audience (almost half over 30)! Let that sink in. Part of it is you guys and gals are having fewer kids, and part of it is those kids prefer on demand instead of linear tv.
#2 Disney May Kill The Bundle Deals, Killing Many Channels
If ESPN is what's been keeping cable tv going then it stands to reason when ESPN finally goes direct to consumers it will do great damage to the cable industry.
#3 Networks Will Struggle to Sell Commercials
Cable tv cannot live by subscriptions alone... it needs advertisements, too.
#4 Content is Moving to Streaming Services
Sports events that end up on ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, etc., aren't on cable.
#5 A Growing Number of Cord Cutters Are Goign On-Demand Only
Yes, there will always be folks who are willing to pay for live sports. It's just that those who aren't willing no longer have to.
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2023 Jock Schools (RX; HM)
2023 Jock Schools
Colleges are supposed to be for training the mind, but some schools have a lot of athletes, too...
Tony Altimore has another hit! This one is interesting to me. Here are the ACC schoole with the highest percentage of athletes in the student body:
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Will the B1G get any bigger? (RX; HM)
Will the B1G get any bigger?
The CFB Predator may be on the prowl again soon...
From "The B1G 10: Expansion hinges on timing of Pac-12, ACC implosions. It's 'when?', not 'if'" posted on Saturday Tradition:
I find it hilarious that the Big Ten doesn't want to be seen as the one who kills the Pac-12. "Hello, you've already killed them - they simply haven't died yet."
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ACC Mt Rushmore - Offense, 2023 (RX; HM)
ACC Mt Rushmore - Offense, 2023
You know it's too late to start something new; might as well watch some videos while you count down to 5 O'clock!
ACC Mt. Rushmore
The ACC has had plenty of great players over the years (just look at where the NFL Hall of Fame players learned their trade). Picking the all-time greatest is tough, but the ACC Digital Network decided to give it a shot. Here are the positions on offense...
All-Time ACC Quarterbacks
All-Time ACC Quarterbacks | ACC Mt. RushmoreWho is the greatest in anything is always a topic of debate. When it comes to ACC quarterbacks, it is a tough one to settle. The league has fielded some of the greatest field generals in college football lore. Louisville's Lamar Jackson lit up the league in 2016 and brought home the Cardinals' first Heisman. Florida State's Charlie Ward and Jameis Winston each took home the Heisman and National Championships. Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Deshaun Watson each won a national title and put the Tigers back on top. Who could forget what Philip Rivers did while he was at NC State? Which four quarterbacks are the absolute greatest, the "Mt. Rushmore?" The ACCDN settles the great debate right here!
All-Time ACC Running Backs
All-Time Running Backs | ACC Mount RushmoreThe ACC has been filled with incredible players throughout its history. At running back, players like NC State's Ted Brown, Florida State's Warrick Dunn, and Clemson's Travis Etienne have made an amazing impact in college football. Clemson's C.J. Spiller was one of the most electrifying players on the field. And players like Pitt's James Conner and Boston College's AJ Dillon are all at the top of the ACC running back record books. Take a look as we highlight the best of the best in our Mount Rushmore of all-time ACC running backs here.
All-Time ACC Wide Receivers
All-Time Wide Receivers | ACC Mt. RushmoreThe ACC has been filled with incredible players throughout its history. At wide receiver, players like NC State's Torry Holt, Florida State's Peter Warrick, and Georgia Tech's Calvin Johsnon have made an incredible impact in college football. Clemson's Sammy Watkins was one of the most electrifying players on the field. Virginia's Heran Moore at his peak was in the running for the Heisman Trophy. And players like FSU's Rashad Greene and both Duke WRs Connor Vernon and Jamison Crowder are all at the top of the ACC receiving record books. Take a look as we highlight the best of the best in our Mount Rushmore of all-time ACC Wide Receivers.
All-Time ACC Tight Ends
All-Time Tight Ends | ACC Mt. RushmoreThe ACCDN continues to look at who the best players are in ACC history by position, and now we are on to tight ends. There have been many notable tight ends over the years with Florida State's Nick O'Leary, Virginia's Heath Miller and Clemson's Dwayne Allen all having won the John Mackey award as the best tight end in college football that season. North Carolina's Eric Ebron had maybe the best single season in ACC history his junior year where he caught 62 passes for 973 yards. Wake Forest's Cam Serigne is the ACC record holder for receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns by a tight end. Miami's Greg Olsen is probably the most recognizable name to NFL fans. And if we look back further in time, Clemson's Bennie Cunningham, a two-time First-Team All-America, is probably the original great ACC tight end. Check out to see which of these great players were able to find a place on our Mount Rushmore of ACC tight ends.
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The shaded area of this map shows the service area of the Oak Orchard wastewater plant. Onondaga County plans to run a sewer line from the plant, marked in white, to a pump station across Caughdenoy Road from the planned Micron Technology semiconductor manufacturing site, in the town of Clay. Thin red lines depict force mains, which carry sewage to the treatment plant. Black lines are the sewer line extensions that run from the mains to homes and businesses. Onondaga County Water Environment Protection Department. c/o Onondaga County Water Environment
Major sewer project could open large part of Clay to new homes and businesses near Micron (PS; $; Coin)
The northern reaches of Clay, Onondaga County’s most populous town, are lined with open farm fields, sprawling woodlands and miles of frontage on the Seneca and Oneida rivers.
That’s likely to change over the next decade. The county’s plans to lay a sewer line north of Route 31 could radically transform the northern section of the town into a busy network of businesses, suppliers and the kinds of dense housing and retail developments the county says will be needed when Micron Technology comes to Clay.
“I bet it could open up close to 1,500 to 2,000 acres” to development, said Clay Supervisor Damian Ulatowski.
For perspective, that’s about two-thirds the size of Raddison, a planned development of businesses and housing in the neighboring town of Lysander. When fully built, Raddison is expected to have 3,500 homes for about 11,000 people. About 2,500 people work in the development’s corporate park.
Opening up an area that size to intense development would alter the character of the largely rural parts of Clay and neighboring towns. It would supercharge the building industry at a time when Central New York suffers from a housing shortage that’s only going to get worse as Micron starts making chips. And it would provide warehouse, office and perhaps even manufacturing space for suppliers the chip plant will need.
In much of Clay’s northern section, development now must rely on septic tanks. In much of the town’s wet soils, the area needed for effective septic systems has stymied development beyond single-family homes with large lots, and businesses that aren’t water-intensive.
Single-family homes in the shadow of Micron’s 160-foot tall fab won’t offer enough housing, or the kinds of housing that younger, well-paid workers are going to want, county officials say. For that, Clay will need apartments and homes on smaller lots, and that will require sewers.
“It’s always the case that when sewer lines go in, growth follows,” said Mark Territo, Clay planning commissioner.
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Pepsi launches its own condiment: Soda-infused ketchup for hot dogs? Colachup? (PS; Herbert)
Pepsi is expanding into condiments by creating the world’s first cola-infused ketchup, or colachup.
Pepsi will launch its new Pepsi Colachup on the Fourth of July, giving hot dog fans a new choice for condiments. The soft drink giant says its soda-infused ketchup will bring “more of the iconic sweet, citrusy taste of a crisp, refreshing Pepsi-Cola directly onto their hot dog.”
And there’s already a big name in hot dogs that’s on board with it.
“I’m thrilled to be partnering with Pepsi to show America that hot dogs go better with Pepsi,” said Joey Chestnut, 15-time champion of the annual Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest. “People might be surprised, but outside of competitions I love eating hot dogs at a more leisurely pace, and there’s no better way to eat a hot dog – steamed, grilled, or fried – than with a perfectly cool and crisp Pepsi.”
Where can I get Pepsi Colachup?
Pepsi will first launch its soda-infused ketchup on July 4 at four MLB stadiums for exclusive in-stadium sampling. If you’re desperate to be one of the first people to try it, you can find Pepsi Colachup that day at home games for the New York Yankees, Detroit Tigers, Minnesota Twins, and Arizona Diamondbacks in these locations:
- Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY; Pepsi Lounge (Pepsi Lounge Ticket Required)
- Comerica Park, Detroit, MI; Section 139
- Target Field, Minneapolis, MN; Section 113
- Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ; Section 130/131
According to its announcement, PepsiCo teamed up with Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Consulting (a business unit of The Culinary Institute of America) to reimagine condiments for hot dogs with Pepsi for a “unified taste experience.”
“The concept is both simple and creative. The distinctive flavors and vibrant citrus blend of Pepsi enhances the bright and tangy characteristics of ketchup, offsetting the smokiness of the hot dog,” said David Kamen, director of client experience for CIA Consulting. “It’s a whole new way to enjoy two American classics!”
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