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A curmudgeon is a cantankerous, difficult, and bad-tempered person, who is usually also an old man. They are celebrated on Curmudgeons Day, which takes place on the birthday of W.C. Fields, a comedian and actor who was known for his curmudgeonly demeanor. On Curmudgeons Day, people act as curmudgeons, celebrate curmudgeons they know, and celebrate W.C. Fields.
W.C. Fields was born as William Claude Dukenfield on January 29, 1880, in Darby, Pennsylvania, just outside of Philadelphia. He took on his new name when he began working in vaudeville in 1898. Throughout his career, he was known for portraying anti-social and cantankerous characters in his stage and screen roles, and his real-life persona wasn't too far removed from this demeanor. He was also known for his affinity for alcohol, which ultimately had a hand in his declining health and eventual demise at the age of 66. Today he is often placed in the same class as comedic luminaries Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton.
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Syracuse’s center problem: How we got here and how to fix it (theathletic.com; $; Gutierrez)
This just in: Syracuse has a center problem. For years, the Orange’s weakest position has been the five spot. Since Rakeem Christmas graduated in 2015 — following a senior year in which he averaged 17.5 points and 9.1 rebounds per game and was a first-team All-ACC selection — SU has either not recruited the position at program expectations or failed to develop centers to their full potential. It’s a primary reason why Syracuse is 62-62 against conference opponents since 2014.
So it begs the question: How much better would Syracuse have been over the past half-decade with an average or above-average big man roaming the middle, protecting the rim and posing a scoring threat?
Syracuse has followed a national trend in relying on the 3-point shot at an increased rate. But the constant presence of the pick-and-roll is still at the heart of its offense. Utilizing bigs who act as an offensive threat makes defenses think harder about how to switch, and when. Centers help on the boards and diversify an offense. And they aid the back line of the 2-3 zone, which is designed to limit scoring at the rim. Yet SU is among the worst interior defensive teams in the country over the past two seasons, according to data from hoop-math.com.
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Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball: Boeheim Succession Plan, Quincy Guerrier Appreciation and Syracuse Football Notebook 1/21 on Apple Podcasts (podcasts.apple.com; podcast; Leonard & Aki)
Quincy Guerrier isn't getting nearly enough love for what he's done this season. So we decided to shower him with praise and put context behind the amazing year he's had. Plus, ESPN released an article discussing college basketball coaching succession plans. What did they have to say about who is next in line once Jim Boeheim decides to retire? The guys dish who they want as the next guy in line. Plus, a quick look through what's gone on with Syracuse football over the past week.
Tim Leonard and Tyler Aki discuss it all and more on the Thursday Edition of the Locked on Syracuse Podcast.
Follow the show on Twitter @LO_Syracuse and follow the guys @Tim_Leonard4 and @TylerAki_.
Visual Podcast: Has ACC Basketball Become Boring? (SI; podcast)
2017 NCAA Champion and former Tar Heel Kenny Williams join "The Player and the Fan" podcast to discuss the changes the ACC and blue blood programs have experienced in an unusual year.
Welcome to Season 4:
Episode 4 of 'The Player And The Fan' featuring David Noel III and Quierra Luck. They are excited to bring you an official podcast highlighting equally important sporting elements, the player and the fan. They will declare their viewpoints weekly, featuring various sporting topics and games around the ACC, specifically North Carolina Tar Heels.
As we try and navigate our way through elections, racial injustice, and political division, the duo hopes to provide you with a short escape full of laughs, David's dramatic storytelling, and of course, analysis of college and professional basketball.
In the fourth episode, David and Quierra have their first guest of the season, often referenced as "Can't Get Right", "The Player and The Fan" welcome 2017 NCAA Champion for the Tar Heels, Kenny Williams. He played for North Carolina from 2015-2019. Williams speaks at length about his decision to choose UNC after the departure of Shaka Smart at VCU, the 2017 championship run, and what it means to be at Tar Heel.
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Salt City Market opens, Laurie Berkner, historic shipwrecks: 11 things to do in CNY (PS; $; Croyle)
Salt City Market opens, Laurie Berkner, historic shipwrecks: 11 things to do in CNY - syracuse.com
It is the final weekend of January and, while the weather outside might be frightful, there are plenty of activities to do both live and virtually.
The Salt City Market in downtown Syracuse finally opens on Friday, children’s singer Laurie Berkner will be singing at a virtual concert to support the CNY Diaper Bank on Saturday, and there will be a history talk about some of the famous shipwrecks from the Thousand Island region.
Know of an event you would like to see on this list? Email us at features@syracuse.com.
Salt City Market Grand Opening
Finally, on Friday, Jan. 29, the $22 million Salt City Market opens in the heart of downtown Syracuse. The brand-new food hall will feature a variety of international and regional cuisine from a group of inspiring entrepreneurs. Doors open at 11 a.m. for takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery.
Where: 484 South Salina Street, Syracuse
When: Grand opening at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 29
How much: Free
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