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Welcome to Bacon Day!
What’s the best way to celebrate a day dedicated to the finest of treats? By chowing down on some crispy bacon and, of course, watching Kevin Bacon flicks. Make this bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin for dinner tonight, or try out baconsticks (like breadsticks, but better) as a snack. Don’t forget to pull out “Footloose” for some quality holiday entertainment.
SU News
Syracuse basketball: Basketball computers project the men’s, women’s final games (TNIAAM; Suxa)
The Men: It Can Get Better, And Let’s Hope It Does
Even those that have suffered massive head trauma and are bleeding profusely from the skull know that Syracuse hasn’t started 2016-2017 with the fire of 10,000 suns. The Orange’s 8-5 record through its nonconference slate is borderline disastrous, featuring only one victory — home against Monmouth — against an opponent ranked in the top 100 on kenpom.com. This is not a blueprint for how to buttress a predator-swarming ACC schedule.
In fact, looking at the five computer models tracked to assess Syracuse’s position in the national hierarchy, the Orange — based on the profile it has assembled at this stage of the year (with preseason projections receding well into the background) — are staring down what could be a 16-15 record, going just 8-10 in league play (and that includes four dates against Boston College and Georgia Tech):
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Andrew White diversifies offensive game amid shooting slump (DO; Schwedelson)
Andrew White knew he had to change up his strategy. After receiving a face-guard from St. John’s’ Malik Ellison, White’s inklings of needing to diversify his offensive game surfaced once again. He couldn’t rely so much on 3-pointers if he hoped to be successful going forward.
Against Cornell on Tuesday, White charged toward the basket more often and scored at the rim. The fifth-year graduate transfer is still adjusting to Syracuse and 13 games into the season, how he’s scoring is undergoing a bit of a change.
“I’d like to get to the hole a little bit more,” White said. “… I’m going to try and take some of the stuff that I used last year, kind of mold that into my game so that I can be a little bit more well-rounded.”
Following White’s worst game of the season, a two-point performance against St. John’s on Dec. 21, the changes had to happen. He successfully attacked the basket on six occasions against the Big Red and racked up 12 points. The game provided a glimpse at what he can do even when he goes scoreless from deep and it’s a transformation that SU (8-5) may continue relying on when Atlantic Coast Conference play begins on Sunday at noon at Boston College (7-6).
In a six-game stretch prior to the St. John’s game, 25 of White’s 31 converted field goals were 3-pointers. He mostly either spotted up at the 3-point line waiting for a pass or curled around a screen designed to get him open. It resulted in a similar, even predictable, catch-and-shoot rhythm.
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House of the Week: A look inside the Icon Tower apartments in downtown Syracuse (PS; Pucci)
More than eight years after Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield moved to DeWitt from downtown Syracuse, its former 10-story headquarters has life once again.
The Icon Tower will house 89 apartments, plus two floors of office and retail space, including Fabio's Antica Cucina, an Italian restaurant on the ground floor with a full bar and wood-burning oven imported from Italy.
Icon Cos. President Grazi Zazzara Jr. said many of the building's amenities—in-house restaurant, separate guest suites, pet washing station and attention to minute details, such as the self-closing kitchen drawers—were designed with "empty-nesters" in mind.
"We went above and beyond on the finishes," Zazzara said.
By offering apartments in a range of sizes—from 624 to 1,523 square feet—Zazzara said they plan to appeal to students and young professionals looking for a lower-priced option, as well as homeowners looking to downsize, but still have plenty of room.
All the units include granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom(s), washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, 10-foot hard ceilings and storage spaces on each floor.
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What’s the best way to celebrate a day dedicated to the finest of treats? By chowing down on some crispy bacon and, of course, watching Kevin Bacon flicks. Make this bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin for dinner tonight, or try out baconsticks (like breadsticks, but better) as a snack. Don’t forget to pull out “Footloose” for some quality holiday entertainment.
SU News
Syracuse basketball: Basketball computers project the men’s, women’s final games (TNIAAM; Suxa)
The Men: It Can Get Better, And Let’s Hope It Does
Even those that have suffered massive head trauma and are bleeding profusely from the skull know that Syracuse hasn’t started 2016-2017 with the fire of 10,000 suns. The Orange’s 8-5 record through its nonconference slate is borderline disastrous, featuring only one victory — home against Monmouth — against an opponent ranked in the top 100 on kenpom.com. This is not a blueprint for how to buttress a predator-swarming ACC schedule.
In fact, looking at the five computer models tracked to assess Syracuse’s position in the national hierarchy, the Orange — based on the profile it has assembled at this stage of the year (with preseason projections receding well into the background) — are staring down what could be a 16-15 record, going just 8-10 in league play (and that includes four dates against Boston College and Georgia Tech):
...
Andrew White diversifies offensive game amid shooting slump (DO; Schwedelson)
Andrew White knew he had to change up his strategy. After receiving a face-guard from St. John’s’ Malik Ellison, White’s inklings of needing to diversify his offensive game surfaced once again. He couldn’t rely so much on 3-pointers if he hoped to be successful going forward.
Against Cornell on Tuesday, White charged toward the basket more often and scored at the rim. The fifth-year graduate transfer is still adjusting to Syracuse and 13 games into the season, how he’s scoring is undergoing a bit of a change.
“I’d like to get to the hole a little bit more,” White said. “… I’m going to try and take some of the stuff that I used last year, kind of mold that into my game so that I can be a little bit more well-rounded.”
Following White’s worst game of the season, a two-point performance against St. John’s on Dec. 21, the changes had to happen. He successfully attacked the basket on six occasions against the Big Red and racked up 12 points. The game provided a glimpse at what he can do even when he goes scoreless from deep and it’s a transformation that SU (8-5) may continue relying on when Atlantic Coast Conference play begins on Sunday at noon at Boston College (7-6).
In a six-game stretch prior to the St. John’s game, 25 of White’s 31 converted field goals were 3-pointers. He mostly either spotted up at the 3-point line waiting for a pass or curled around a screen designed to get him open. It resulted in a similar, even predictable, catch-and-shoot rhythm.
...
Other
House of the Week: A look inside the Icon Tower apartments in downtown Syracuse (PS; Pucci)
More than eight years after Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield moved to DeWitt from downtown Syracuse, its former 10-story headquarters has life once again.
The Icon Tower will house 89 apartments, plus two floors of office and retail space, including Fabio's Antica Cucina, an Italian restaurant on the ground floor with a full bar and wood-burning oven imported from Italy.
Icon Cos. President Grazi Zazzara Jr. said many of the building's amenities—in-house restaurant, separate guest suites, pet washing station and attention to minute details, such as the self-closing kitchen drawers—were designed with "empty-nesters" in mind.
"We went above and beyond on the finishes," Zazzara said.
By offering apartments in a range of sizes—from 624 to 1,523 square feet—Zazzara said they plan to appeal to students and young professionals looking for a lower-priced option, as well as homeowners looking to downsize, but still have plenty of room.
All the units include granite counters in the kitchen and bathroom(s), washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, 10-foot hard ceilings and storage spaces on each floor.
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