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Welcome to College Colors Day!
On the Friday before Labor Day, National College Colors Day encourages everyone to display their team spirit. Across the United States students, parents, family, fans, and alumni will be wearing their team colors. Be sure you’re celebrating by wearing your college team’s colors and apparel.
Team spirit has long been a foundation of cheering athletes to victory. Wearing the colors of the school as well as singing the school song goes along with the energy of the day. Not only does it bring back memories, but it carries on traditions. Sometimes, these traditions run deep, too.
Support your team and show your team spirit by wearing your college colors to the game or while watching it on TV. Rally the fans and show your team you know they will go for the win! Tailgating and pregame revelry are all part of the enjoyment of the season. Many alumni enjoy share memories of games from years past, especially the close ones, win or lose.
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Former Syracuse basketball guard Andrew White traded to Knicks G League team (PS; Burrows)
Former Syracuse basketball guard Andrew White is coming back to New York, this time with the Knicks G League team.
The Boston Celtics G League team, the Maine Red Claws, traded White on Thursday to the Westchester Knicks.
White played for the Knicks during the 2019 Summer League after spending last season in the G League with the Red Claws. He played in 50 games and averaged 12.9 points per game while shooting 37.5 percent from the 3-point line in 2018.
He last played in the NBA in 2017-2018, appearing in 15 games with the Atlanta Hawks.
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Barstool Sports (barstoolsports.com; Reags)
Now wait a goddamn minute here. What is Jim Boeheim up to? He can’t be going senile just yet, right? I mean part of me wants to chalk it up to that but at the same time we’re seeing Georgia Tech football get away from the triple option so I guess anything is possible
Georgia Tech's Got Me Thinking
Pictured: Georgia Tech new head football coach “Geoff Collins”Over the weekend I was flipping through a college football preview magazine, and got (rudely) reminded that Georgia Tech’s new head coach
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barstoolsports
Now I don’t want to do any previews or anything like that, because, well it’s pointless, it’s football season and no one really cares about college hoops right this minute. But this is too big of news to not talk about.
Syracuse running a 2-3 zone is a staple in college basketball. It’s up there with Duke having a hatable white dude slapping the floor and Kentucky winning 30 games every year.
It shouldn’t be up to Boeheim to decide if they are going to play man. It’s Syracuse. You HAVE to run the 2-3 zone. You just have to. Unless you’re losing late in the game and need to speed it up then you go to man. But you don’t say in August that you’re going to run man-to-man this year. What, is Buddy going to go out there and D someone up on the wing?
Do you know how awkward this is going to sound if Syracuse starts a game in man?
On top of it all, he’s not even thinking of us gamblers out here. This is even more where it’s like Georgia Tech not running the triple option. Syracuse o/u are always so low because of that zone (and shitty offense). What happens when there are more possessions? Who is going to refund all of us when we 100% bet under like 127 and the game ends up in the 140s?
And yeah, I know Syracuse used to run man, even in the 2000s. But that’s not the point. When you say Syracuse basketball you immediately think 2-3 zone. It’s un-American not to think that at this point.
I’m sorry for having to write a college basketball blog in August, but when something this drastic is about to happen we have to address it. Do the right thing, Jim. Take it back. Say you’re only running the 2-3.
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https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2019-08-29/when-does-mens-college-basketball-season-start?amp (ncaa.com; Welper)
The 2019-20 Division I men's college basketball season begins on Tuesday, Nov. 5 when Kansas plays Duke in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden. Immediately following that game will be Michigan State vs. Kentucky on the same floor, which should make for an epic opening night of hoops after seven long months off.
The first few weeks of the year will be packed with exciting tournaments like the Champions Classic, as early-season tournaments typically run from mid-November to late-December to kick off the new season.
The entire day-by-day DI men's college basketball schedule can be found here closer to the beginning of the season.
In the meantime, here are some of the best matchups to look forward to in the opening week of college hoops.
TOP GAMES TO WATCH IN THE FIRST WEEK:
Tuesday, Nov. 5
Duke vs. Kansas (Madison Square Garden, New York), time TBA
Michigan State vs. Kentucky (Madison Square Garden, New York, time TBA
Louisville at Miami (Watsco Center, Miami, FL), time TBA
Wednesday, Nov. 6
Notre Dame at North Carolina (Dean Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC), time TBA
Virginia at Syracuse (Carrier Dome, Syracuse, NY), time TBA
Friday, Nov. 8
Colorado State at Duke (Cameron Indoor Stadium, Durham, NC), time TBA
BIG TEN: 5 predictions for how the Big Ten will play out, according to Andy Katz
Saturday, Nov. 9
Boise State at Oregon (Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, OR), time TBA
Texas at Purdue (Mackey Arena, West Lafayette, IN), time TBA
Sunday, Nov. 10
Florida State at Florida (Exatech Arena at Stephen C. O'Connell Center, Gainesville, FL), time TBA
Illinois at Arizona (McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ), time TBA
Tuesday, Nov. 12
Creighton at Michigan (Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, MI), time TBA
North Dakota at Gonzaga (McCarthey Athletic Center, Spokane, WA), time TBA
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suburban-propane-lp-announces-expansion-of-relationship-with-syracuse-university-athletics-300908695.html (presswire.com)
Suburban Propane, LP, today announced an exciting expansion of their promising relationship with Syracuse University Athletics for their fully owned subsidiary, Agway Energy Services. Following a successful sponsorship of Syracuse Men's and Women's Basketball last season, Agway Energy Services is becoming a proud partner of Syracuse University Athletics overall.
The relationship will include social media campaigns, presence on the CUSE.com website, giveaways and radio promotions. "We are very excited for the opportunity to expand our partnership with Syracuse University Athletics. We at Suburban Propane by way of our fully owned subsidiary, Agway Energy Services, are honored to be a part of this great university and its dedicated fan base covering virtually all sports and seasons. We look forward to becoming a larger part of the New York state community and Team Orange. Go CUSE!" said Nandini Sankara, Spokesperson, Suburban Propane.
"Suburban Propane, by way of Agway Energy Services, has proven to be the perfect partner for Syracuse University Athletics and our Football and Men's and Women's Basketball programs, and we are thrilled to be expanding the partnership into new and exciting areas this upcoming season. We feel that teaming up with these brands is a natural fit, and right where we need to be: organizations with the power & pride of Upstate New York"; said Kerry Atkinson, General Manager, Syracuse Sports Properties, Learfield IMG College.
About Suburban Propane
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., is a nationwide distributor of propane, fuel oil and related products and services, as well as a marketer of natural gas and electricity, servicing over 1 million customers through 650 plus locations across 41 states. The company proudly celebrated 90 years of innovation, growth and quality service in 2018. The brand is currently focused on three core elements including Suburban Commitment - showcasing the company's 90+ year legacy of flexibility, reliability and dependability, Suburban Cares - highlighting dedication to serving local communities across the nation and Go Green with Suburban Propane - promoting the affordable, clean burning and versatile nature of propane as a bridge to a green energy future. Suburban Propane is a New York Stock Exchange listed limited partnership headquartered in Whippany, NJ. For additional information on Suburban Propane, please visit http://www.suburbanpropane.com/.
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More than 100,000 people show up for Day 9 of the New York State Fair (PS; Libonati)
More than 100,000 people attended Day 9 of the New York State Fair, which recorded its second-highest Day 9 attendance on record.
The 103,130 who attended Thursday fell behind last year’s attendance of 112,409.
More than 8,000 people attended Why Don’t We’s concert while Vince Neil drew 10,200 people to Chevy Court on Thursday night.
Country Swagg, which was bumped from Chevy Court on Friday to make room for Juice WRLD, will still play at Chevy Court when it opens for Granger Smith at 7:30 p.m.
Juice WRLD plays at Chevy Court at 2 p.m. on Friday.
Students 18 years old or younger and anyone who is a member of a Native American tribe get in free on Friday. College students get in for $1.
Friday is also Stomp Out Stigma Day, which is aimed at ending silence that prevents addicts from getting help. There will be an information fair from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Chevy Court Pavilion.
| Day | Dates for 2019 | 2018 | 2019 | Change | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Wed, Aug. 21 | 73,596 | 74,027 | 431 | 74,027 (2019)* |
| Day 2 | Thurs, Aug. 22 | 86,353 | 77,242 | -9,111 | 86,353 (2018) |
| Day 3 | Friday, Aug. 23 | 97,456 | 98,238 | 782 | 98,238 (2019)* |
| Day 4 | Sat, Aug. 24 | 127,394 | 118,013 | -9,381 | 127,394 (2018) |
| Day 5 | Sun. Aug. 25 | 101,590 | 119,301 | 17,711 | 123,206 (2017) |
| Day 6 | Mon, Aug. 26 | 90,244 | 103,842 | 13,598 | 103,842 (2019)* |
| Day 7 | Tues, Aug. 27 | 69,316 | 92,387 | 23,071 | 102,098 (1972) |
| Day 8 | Wed, Aug. 28 | 58,477 | 61,477 | 3,000 | 112,774 (1972) |
| Day 9 | Thurs, Aug. 29 | 112,409 | 103,130 | -9,279 | 112,409 (2018) |
| Day 10 | Fri, Aug. 30 | 105,886 | 111,390 (2016) | ||
| Day 11 | Sat., Aug. 31 | 134,115 | 134,115 (2018)** | ||
| Day 12 | Sun, Sept. 1 | 96,426 | 119,726 (1985) | ||
| Day 13 | Mon, Sept. 2 | 125,748 | 125,748 (2018) | ||
| Total | 1,279,010 | 1,279,010 (2018)*** |
Source: New York State Fair
* New daily record ** All-time daily record ***All-time record
