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Welcome to National Banana Lovers Day!
Today we celebrate the banana—the most popular fruit in the United States and around the world. The average person eats about 100 of them a year, which comes out to about 25 to 33 pounds worth. They are the cheapest fruit and are also one of the most perishable. They may appear to grow on trees, but they actually grow on plants that have 10 to 20 feet high trunks. The banana plant is an herb—the largest herb plant, actually—and bananas are its fruit. The plant grows in the tropics.
Each banana is about 100 calories and is high in fiber and potassium, which are good for treating high blood pressure, ulcers, calcium loss, and some cancers. Bananas are also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. There are over 1,000 varieties of bananas, but the kind most eaten in the United States is the Cavendish. The Gros Michel was once the most commonly eaten, but in the 1950s it fell victim to a fungus that causes Panama disease, so farmers had to switch to the Cavendish.
SU News
What we’re hearing about Syracuse during summer workouts (theathletic.com; $; Gutierrez)
Syracuse opened workouts on July 6 at the Carmelo K. Anthony Center. Coaches have been leading the drills and scrimmages since July 20, and every member of the program has been tested weekly for COVID-19. They wear masks at all times in the facility, hopeful the social distancing and diligence will give them a path toward a season. Now with summer workouts well underway, here are a handful of updates on the Orange, including the players who made the biggest offseason leaps and those who have impressed through a month in the gym.
No men’s basketball players or staff have tested positive for COVID-19. As programs nationwide grapple with positive cases, Syracuse has had zero positive test results as of this week, according to several players and coaches. As of late August, they said no players have expressed thoughts or concerns about opting out of the season.
OK, let’s get to basketball with one big idea. After last season’s 18-14 record, there’s confidence inside the program that the road will be less bumpy in 2020-21. Of the six core rotation players, only wing Elijah Hughes doesn’t return. Transfer wing Alan Griffin has been cleared for immediate eligibility, which will be a major plus to the offense (more below). SU will count on its returning production to lead the way on both ends of the floor. “We’re confident because we have all of our core guys back,” associate head coach Adrian Autry says. “We expect the guys who played last season to make strides for us.” That is a prevailing belief among coaches and players: Syracuse will return to its defensive roots and rely on a few skilled perimeter players to keep pace offensively.
Joseph Girard’s strength, awareness and range. The sophomore point guard is coming off a productive first season. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game, all good numbers, especially given the fact that he began the year as Jalen Carey’s backup. (Carey transferred to Rhode Island.) In workouts and five-on-five, Girard has impressed with an improved handle, leadership and shooting. He’s noticeably stronger in the legs, core and upper body. More explosive too. “Joe has had the most days where he was the best player in the gym,” one person close to the team says. “There are several days now where he was the clear-cut best player, hands down.” Adds Autry: “It looks like his range has increased. He’s shooting the ball well. He’s a leader.” This is encouraging news for the Orange, who needs Girard to be every bit as fiery as he is consistent from 3-point range.
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Alan Griffin brings plenty of potential to Syracuse basketball - The Juice Online (the juice; Gustin)
Last week, the NCAA granted Syracuse transfer Alan Griffin a waiver, allowing him to become immediately eligible for the upcoming season following his transfer from Illinois. This was huge news for the Orange, with Griffin having the potential to become Syracuse’s top scoring option this season.
Griffin’s numbers don’t appear gaudy at first glance. Last year, he averaged 8.9 ppg and 4.5 rpg as a sophomore.
But he did that in just 18.4 minutes per game with Illinois under head coach Brad Underwood. He also shot 48.5 percent from the field and an impressive 41.6 percent from deep.
Under Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, playing time will no longer be an issue. Boeheim is known for playing his starters for extended minutes (four of his five starters averaged 33 or more minutes last year), and with Griffin it is simple; the more minutes he gets, the more he is going to shine.
...
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Health experts predict campus won't close early if SU controls virus spread (DO; Alessandrini)
Syracuse University could remain open through the fall semester if a second wave of coronavirus’ infections remains controlled in surrounding areas, according to public health experts.
A second wave of COVID-19 infections in the United States will likely occur as transmission of the virus increases in the fall, public health professors and epidemiologists told The Daily Orange. Whether in-person instruction at SU outlasts that second wave depends on how central New York is impacted, they said.
“All the pieces are in place for (SU) to come out (with) an adequate response,” said Brooks Gump, a public health professor at Falk College. “If there is an outbreak, it doesn’t mean we necessarily have to shut down the university.”
SU started its fall semester Monday, inviting students back to campus for a mix of in-person and online instruction. The university has said it will pause in-person classes and restrict students to their dorms if more than 100 students contract COVID-19 and SU loses confidence in its ability to trace additional cases.
Several infections have cropped up at SU since students returned to campus, with nine current active cases among SU students in the central New York area. There are 26 students currently in quarantine.
The university expected the cases, as it presumed students would arrive on campus with infections, said Dave Larsen, an associate professor and environmental epidemiologist at SU. Larsen served on SU’s Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee, the group tasked with advising administrators about the health implications of reopening.
...
Welcome to National Banana Lovers Day!
Today we celebrate the banana—the most popular fruit in the United States and around the world. The average person eats about 100 of them a year, which comes out to about 25 to 33 pounds worth. They are the cheapest fruit and are also one of the most perishable. They may appear to grow on trees, but they actually grow on plants that have 10 to 20 feet high trunks. The banana plant is an herb—the largest herb plant, actually—and bananas are its fruit. The plant grows in the tropics.
Each banana is about 100 calories and is high in fiber and potassium, which are good for treating high blood pressure, ulcers, calcium loss, and some cancers. Bananas are also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. There are over 1,000 varieties of bananas, but the kind most eaten in the United States is the Cavendish. The Gros Michel was once the most commonly eaten, but in the 1950s it fell victim to a fungus that causes Panama disease, so farmers had to switch to the Cavendish.
SU News
What we’re hearing about Syracuse during summer workouts (theathletic.com; $; Gutierrez)
Syracuse opened workouts on July 6 at the Carmelo K. Anthony Center. Coaches have been leading the drills and scrimmages since July 20, and every member of the program has been tested weekly for COVID-19. They wear masks at all times in the facility, hopeful the social distancing and diligence will give them a path toward a season. Now with summer workouts well underway, here are a handful of updates on the Orange, including the players who made the biggest offseason leaps and those who have impressed through a month in the gym.
No men’s basketball players or staff have tested positive for COVID-19. As programs nationwide grapple with positive cases, Syracuse has had zero positive test results as of this week, according to several players and coaches. As of late August, they said no players have expressed thoughts or concerns about opting out of the season.
OK, let’s get to basketball with one big idea. After last season’s 18-14 record, there’s confidence inside the program that the road will be less bumpy in 2020-21. Of the six core rotation players, only wing Elijah Hughes doesn’t return. Transfer wing Alan Griffin has been cleared for immediate eligibility, which will be a major plus to the offense (more below). SU will count on its returning production to lead the way on both ends of the floor. “We’re confident because we have all of our core guys back,” associate head coach Adrian Autry says. “We expect the guys who played last season to make strides for us.” That is a prevailing belief among coaches and players: Syracuse will return to its defensive roots and rely on a few skilled perimeter players to keep pace offensively.
Joseph Girard’s strength, awareness and range. The sophomore point guard is coming off a productive first season. He averaged 12.4 points, 3.4 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game, all good numbers, especially given the fact that he began the year as Jalen Carey’s backup. (Carey transferred to Rhode Island.) In workouts and five-on-five, Girard has impressed with an improved handle, leadership and shooting. He’s noticeably stronger in the legs, core and upper body. More explosive too. “Joe has had the most days where he was the best player in the gym,” one person close to the team says. “There are several days now where he was the clear-cut best player, hands down.” Adds Autry: “It looks like his range has increased. He’s shooting the ball well. He’s a leader.” This is encouraging news for the Orange, who needs Girard to be every bit as fiery as he is consistent from 3-point range.
...
Alan Griffin brings plenty of potential to Syracuse basketball - The Juice Online (the juice; Gustin)
Last week, the NCAA granted Syracuse transfer Alan Griffin a waiver, allowing him to become immediately eligible for the upcoming season following his transfer from Illinois. This was huge news for the Orange, with Griffin having the potential to become Syracuse’s top scoring option this season.
Griffin’s numbers don’t appear gaudy at first glance. Last year, he averaged 8.9 ppg and 4.5 rpg as a sophomore.
But he did that in just 18.4 minutes per game with Illinois under head coach Brad Underwood. He also shot 48.5 percent from the field and an impressive 41.6 percent from deep.
Under Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, playing time will no longer be an issue. Boeheim is known for playing his starters for extended minutes (four of his five starters averaged 33 or more minutes last year), and with Griffin it is simple; the more minutes he gets, the more he is going to shine.
...
Top 10 college basketball IQs since 2000 (ncaa.com; video; Katz)
We count down the top 10 college basketball IQs since 2000, ranked by NCAA.com's Andy Katz. His list includes NBA stars like Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and Kevin Durant.
Other
Health experts predict campus won't close early if SU controls virus spread (DO; Alessandrini)
Syracuse University could remain open through the fall semester if a second wave of coronavirus’ infections remains controlled in surrounding areas, according to public health experts.
A second wave of COVID-19 infections in the United States will likely occur as transmission of the virus increases in the fall, public health professors and epidemiologists told The Daily Orange. Whether in-person instruction at SU outlasts that second wave depends on how central New York is impacted, they said.
“All the pieces are in place for (SU) to come out (with) an adequate response,” said Brooks Gump, a public health professor at Falk College. “If there is an outbreak, it doesn’t mean we necessarily have to shut down the university.”
SU started its fall semester Monday, inviting students back to campus for a mix of in-person and online instruction. The university has said it will pause in-person classes and restrict students to their dorms if more than 100 students contract COVID-19 and SU loses confidence in its ability to trace additional cases.
Several infections have cropped up at SU since students returned to campus, with nine current active cases among SU students in the central New York area. There are 26 students currently in quarantine.
The university expected the cases, as it presumed students would arrive on campus with infections, said Dave Larsen, an associate professor and environmental epidemiologist at SU. Larsen served on SU’s Public Health and Emergency Management Subcommittee, the group tasked with advising administrators about the health implications of reopening.
...
