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A simple combination of bread, cheese, and a little butter has become one of the greatest comfort foods ever created: the grilled cheese sandwich! Cheese and bread have been being combined since the ancient Romans, but it wasn't until the twentieth century that the grilled cheese sandwich began to take shape.
Two factors set the stage for the rise of grilled cheese: inexpensive processed cheese and sliced bread. James L. Kraft opened his first cheese plant in 1914 in Illinois. The following year he invented pasteurized cheese—cheap processed cheese that wouldn't spoil when it was being transported long distances. Shortly thereafter, in the late 1920s, sliced bread came on the market. The sandwiches made at this time often had names like "toasted cheese" and "melted cheese." Recipes had grated cheese with a binder such as salad dressing, white sauce, or mustard.
During World War II, Navy cooks made "American cheese filling sandwiches" in the kitchens of ships. From the 1920s through the 1950s, most cooked cheese and bread sandwiches were served open-faced with grated cheese. Kraft Singles were introduced in 1949, changing the way grilled cheese sandwiches were made forever. By the 1960s, a second piece of bread was added on top, and "grilled cheese" became the most commonly used name for the sandwich. They became popular in cafes, diners, and cafeterias. In school cafeterias, tomato soup began being served with the sandwiches, so that Vitamin C requirements would be met. This pair has stood the test of time. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are becoming more popular in restaurants today, and consumers are exploring international varieties such as France's croque monsieur, which is a version of a grilled ham and cheese sandwich that has been around since the early twentieth century.
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Monday Musings: What's Left for Syracuse Basketball & Football's Offseasons? (SI; McAllister)
1. SYRACUSE BASKETBALL'S CURRENT ROSTER
Here is who we know is either returning or coming in to Syracuse basketball:
Guards: Joe Girard, Buddy Boeheim, Symir Torrence, Chaz Owens
Forwards: Cole Swider, Benny Williams
Center: Bourama Sidibe, Jesse Edwards
Leaving: Kadary Richmond, Robert Braswell, Marek Dolezaj, Woody Newton, John Bol Ajak
2. WHAT IS LEFT TO BE DECIDED FOR SYRACUSE BASKETBALL?
Frank Anselem: With the news that Sidibe was returning, some figured Anselem would enter the portal shortly thereafter. That has not happened yet, and one has to assume that the longer it goes the more likely it is he returns. In fact, Anselem may not even announce anything if his intentions are to return. No official word either way to date, however.
Alan Griffin: Griffin was almost universally expected to leave the program given how his minutes and role decreased at the end of the season. However, he has not put his name in the portal yet, declared for the NBA Draft, nor announced he is returning.
Quincy Guerrier: Guerrier is going through the NBA Draft process but is not hiring an agent. That gives him the ability to return, but there may not be an official answer for some time.
Jimmy Boeheim: The Cornell transfer is looking for a new home. He is the son of the Syracuse head coach and brother of the starting shooting guard. He averaged 16.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game during the 2019-20 season. The Ivy League cancelled the 2020-21 campaign due to the pandemic.
Scholarships: Syracuse has eight players on its 2021-22 roster not including any of the four mentioned above. That includes Bourama Sidibe, who does not count against the scholarship limit. That leaves Syracuse with the potential for six more scholarship players. The Orange is not necessarily expected to fill all of those slots, and instead would likely roll any over to the following season and allow for a big 2022 recruiting class. If Syracuse was to look to add a player or two, what position would likely depend on the status of Griffin and Guerrier. If both leave, Syracuse could pursue a forward. If both return, a guard could be an option. Still, conventional wisdom is that Syracuse stands pat.
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Syracuse Basketball: Thank you, Marek Dolezaj, for being such a class-act (itlh; Adler)
Syracuse basketball senior power forward/center Marek Dolezaj revealed on social media a few days ago that he is going to depart the Hill and pursue a career in the professional ranks.
His tenure in Central New York may have just ended, but already he’s one of my favorite all-time Orange players. And it’s not even close.
Dolezaj, a native of Bratislava, Slovakia, had the option to return to the ‘Cuse for another season, as the NCAA is allowing all college basketball players to have an extra stanza of eligibility amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Naturally, myself and a bevy of other Orange fans out there had hoped that Dolezaj would come back to Syracuse basketball for one more run, but I’m not surprised at all about his decision. He’s had a terrific four-year career for the ‘Cuse, and I have no doubt that Dolezaj will shine at the next level.
In his time with the Orange, the team went to three Big Dances in four years, including two journeys to the Sweet 16, the most recent of which occurred just a couple of weeks ago.
This past March Madness, Syracuse basketball knocked off No. 6 seed San Diego State in the round of 64 and No. 3 seed West Virginia in the round of 32. The Orange would then fall to eventual Final Four participant Houston in the regional semi-finals.
Syracuse basketball senior big man Marek Dolezaj leaves an indelible mark on the program.
Dolezaj’s importance to the ‘Cuse over the years, and particularly in the last two seasons, stretched way beyond points scored. He is an exceptional passer and boasts tremendous court vision.
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Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Zion Cruz talks visits, keeping options open (itlhl; Adler)
In recent months, the vast majority of Syracuse basketball fans that I read comments from on social media and in chat rooms are fairly adamant that 2022 five-star combo guard Zion Cruz is not coming to the Hill.
For me, you never know with this recruiting stuff until a prospect makes his collegiate destination known, however, I would acknowledge that there doesn’t necessarily appear to be much buzz between the Orange and Cruz, who is ranked a top-20 overall player in this cycle by numerous recruiting services.
That being said, I would add that Cruz’s recruiting process does also seem to be pretty tight-lipped, so I won’t make any grand proclamations about whether the ‘Cuse has any sort of chance at landing this elite 2022 guard.
The 6-foot-5 Cruz, a junior at The Patrick School in Hillside, N.J., received a scholarship offer from Syracuse basketball back in August of 2019, so Orange coaches got in relatively early on with him. Cruz’s offer list of around 20 squads is impressive, with a bunch of high-majors in the mix.
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Orange Watch: Syracuse basketball worked overtime in 1975 NCAA Tournament - The Juice Online (the juice; Bierman)
Taking a look back at the three overtime games Syracuse played in the 1975 NCAA Tournament, the first occurrence was inches away from ending the wrong way; the second OT contest had a miracle final play of regulation, and the last occurred in the long forgotten national third-place game in San Diego, more of a distraction that night as a prelude to John Wooden’s final game as a head coach at UCLA.
First Round – The Palestra, Philadelphia: Jim Boeheim’s first experience on the bench in the Final Four was as an assistant coach to Roy Danforth, who was one season away from leaving SU for Tulane after the 1975-76 season. The Orangemen finished the season 18-7, then won the ECAC playoffs in Buffalo earning a NCAA invitation with the field expanded that year to 32 teams.
The first-round game, not televised, was a rematch against La Salle, a team SU beat 82-78 in the regular season at Manley Field House. This time playing against the hometown Philadelphia school on a neutral floor, SU escaped when a shot by Explorers big man Joe “Jellybean” Bryant (Kobe Bryant’s father) teasingly spun on the rim and fell out at the end of regulation.
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Dan Tortora is proud to bring you a Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball Historic Reunion with numerous players on the same screen speaking on the negativity the team has faced recently, if they would choose Syracuse again if presented with the opportunity, & their thoughts on Jim Boeheim & Bernie Fine, as well as more. Sit back, relax, & enjoy these alumni coming to all of your devices, hosted by Dan Tortora of "WakeUpCall": Dale Shackleford Gene Waldron Sonny Spera Roosevelt Bouie, Jr. Dennis DuVal Rex Trobridge Erich Santifer Jim Lee Brandon Reese
MBB: Schools Which Haven't Been to the Final Four (Yet) (RX; HM)
MBB: Schools Which Haven't Been to the Final Four (Yet)
Unlike college football, most major college basketball teams have been to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, but there are a few who have not...Four ACC schools - Virginia Tech, Clemson, Boston College and Miami - have never made it that far in the NCAA Tournament.
Of course, many ACC schools have championship trophies in their cases:
- UVA 2019
- UNC 2017, 2009, 2005, 1993
- Duke 2015, 2010, 2001, 1992, 1991
- Louisville 2013, 1986, 1980
- Syracuse 2003
- NC State 1983, 1974
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I-81 project gets $800M, with latest plan coming this summer (PS; $; Weaver)
New York’s $212 billion budget includes $800 million for the state’s plan to rebuild Interstate 81 and the heart of Central New York’s interstate system, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The allocation marks the largest spending to date -- and the first down payment on construction -- on the estimated $2 billion project. Cuomo says the state will break ground next year.
“For years we have been working on a solution to transform the obsolete and poorly designed I-81 viaduct in Syracuse into a modern transportation corridor, and this year’s budget is making it a reality,” Cuomo said in a news release this morning. “We’ve listened to the community, addressed concerns related to the project and put our best plan forward - now it is time for action. We look forward to that historic day when the first shovel breaks ground on this important project.”
Before construction begins, much planning remains.
Still, the money and the summertime release of the latest construction plans mark a pivotal moment in the massive project that would change how people here get to work, downtown, hospitals and universities for generations.
The state’s Department of Transportation will release its latest version of the plan this summer, according to Cuomo’s office. That will start a clock -- likely 45 days -- to allow the public to comment on the plan. The comment period also includes a public hearing.
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