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Welcome to Free Queso Day!
Salsa and chips are always free at Moe's Southwest Grill, but queso—or "liquid gold," as they call it—is also free today. Why? Because it's Free Queso Day! Each year on the day, Moe's gives out a free six-ounce cup of their queso as a way to thank their loyal customers. In past years, the restaurant—which is a fast-casual franchise that serves southwestern food in around 700 locations—has held contests giving those who enter the opportunity to win free queso for life. (Well, at least one free cup a week for 24 years.) In 2019, the day was expanded to "Queso Season," and queso was celebrated all of September. Not only was free queso available in-store, but also by using the Moe Rewards app, online ordering, and catering. Moe Rewards members also got an extra 100 bonus points for every purchase of queso they made during the month.
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Jaquan Carlos, a transfer from Hofstra, will compete for minutes at the point guard position this year for Syracuse. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
How will Syracuse coach Adrian Autry use his backcourt depth? (Mike’s Mailbox) (PS; $; Waters)
Basketball season is fast approaching and readers of the Mailbox continue to fix their focus on the upcoming season.
This week’s Mailbox includes questions about Syracuse’s bevy of backcourt players and a look at SU’s history with the ACC’s three new schools. And there’s one more question concerning the whereabouts of a former Orange great.
Let’s get started.
(If you have a question for the Mailbox, email it to mwaters@syracuse.com).
Q: If you look at Syracuse’s backcourt, JJ Starling, Kyle Cuffe and Chance Westry are coming back and then there are transfers Jaquan Carlos and Lucas Taylor, plus freshman Elijah Moore. That is six guards.
How do you see Adrian Autry allocating minutes with this much depth/talent? Could be a problem, but could be an asset. What’s your take?
Bill K.
Mike: Syracuse coach Adrian Autry does have a lot of options at his disposal in terms of the backcourt heading into the 2024-25 season.
The departure of Judah Mintz, who started every game over the past two seasons at the point guard position, opens up a significant amount of playing time. Mintz logged just over 35 minutes per game last season.
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Syracuse basketball was in attendance for 4-star Kiyan Anthony at an open gym, and he has two new official visits scheduled. / Amanda Inscore/The News-Press USA Today Network-Florida / USA TODAY NETWORK
Syracuse basketball on hand for 4-star Kiyan Anthony, who has 2 new visits scheduled (itlh; Adler)
Syracuse basketball coaches continue to recruit 2025 four-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony extremely hard, although other suitors remain in pursuit of the New York City product as well.
The 6-foot-5 Anthony, a senior at the powerhouse Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, N.Y., has the Orange in his top six, along with Ohio State, Auburn, Rutgers, Florida State and Southern California.
A top-30 national prospect in the 2025 cycle, Anthony received a scholarship offer from the 'Cuse staff in November of 2022. He took an official visit to Syracuse basketball in late October of last year, and Anthony has also officially visited fellow Atlantic Coast Conference school Florida State.
When the fall recruiting period commenced on September 4, Anthony conducted an in-home visit with the Orange coaching staff, according to 247Sports national analyst Dushawn London. This week, per the Instagram page of Long Island Lutheran, the Syracuse basketball staff was in attendance at an open gym, presumably for Anthony and perhaps other prospects with the Crusaders.
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Syracuse basketball 5-star commit, key targets score USA Basketball minicamp invites (itlh; Adler)
Numerous highly ranked prospects with Syracuse basketball recruiting ties are expected to suit up next month at a USA Basketball event in Colorado.
Per an announcement, 83 players across the 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes are planning to compete at a USA Basketball junior national team minicamp from October 11 to October 13 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
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The athletes and coaches for this minicamp were selected by the USA Basketball men’s developmental national team committee.
According to the press release, participants will conduct on-court drills and scrimmages, while also engaging in educational programs focused on eligibility and life skills development.
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Adam Weitsman, Choppa Moore, and Eddie Lampkin Chop It Up | Ep #2 (youtube; podcast; Da Biggest Chopp Up)
Adam Weitsman Shares His Favorite Syracuse Memories, Bringing Celebrities to Games, and His Keys to Success. Da Biggest Chopp Up with Choppa Moore and Eddie Lampkin.
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Syracuse native Post Malone performs at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview on Saturday September 14, 2024, in Geddes, N.Y. (Scott Schild |sschild@syracuse.com)Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com
Post Malone says world’s best Italian restaurant is in Central New York (PS; Herbert)
Post Malone has performed all over the world, from the Super Bowl and “Saturday Night Live” in North America to concerts in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and South America. But nothing beats the food in his first home: Central New York.
The Grammy-nominated singer and rapper, who was born Austin Richard Post in Syracuse, N.Y., and lived in Baldwinsville until he was 10 years old, returned to his hometown over the weekend to perform a sold-out concert at the Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview. It was his first concert in the Salt City since a 2015 performance at Syracuse University, before he became globally famous as “Post Malone.”
“I just wanted to say how --ing grateful and honored I am to be back in this --ing amazing town, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you so very much,” Posty told the crowd Saturday night. “From Baldwinsville, we went around the world --ing twice.”
While in town, Malone made headlines when he stopped at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que for some pre-show BBQ. He told local radio station TK99 (WTKW, 99.5/105. FM) that he also got some of Tully’s famous chicken tenders and saw family members that still live in the area, including in Sandy Pond, Rochester and Baldwinsville.
“Whenever I come up I make it a goal to try and see everybody,” he said in an interview with TK99 host Gomez, days after the Syracuse concert. “It’s just a big family.”
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No. 1 pick: Apple orchard in Upstate NY voted best in the U.S. (PS; House)
For the fifth time, a beloved Upstate New York farm has been crowned America’s best apple orchard.
Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, a farm with 113-year-old roots in picturesque LaFayette, has been dubbed the nation’s No. 1 apple orchard of 2024 by USA Today’s 10Best. The orchard is a staple on 10Best’s yearly list and was also voted the top orchard in 2015, 2017, 2020 and 2021.
“There is nothing like a crisp fall day on the farm, warm cider donut in hand, surrounded by friends and family among the apple trees,” said Marianne Brennan, Beak & Skiff’s chief marketing officer. “We are so fortunate to have the enthusiasm and loyalty of our customers, some of whom have visited the orchard for decades.”
Beak & Skiff was the only New York orchard to make 10Best’s roundup, which included farms ranging from Washington state’s largest orchard to a North Carolina farm that grows over 22 varieties of apples.
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Don’t miss these 8 end-of-summer concerts in Upstate NY (PS; Kemeny)
As summer winds down, Upstate New York is set to host a series of unforgettable concerts. From beloved rock bands to genre-defying singer-songwriters, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of the must-see performances as we dance our way into fall.
Bowling for Soup: A Hangover You Don’t Deserve Tour
When: Friday, September 20 @ 7:30 p.m.Where: Empire Live, Albany
Tickets: Vivid Seats | SeatGeek | StubHub | Ticketmaster
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: Love Hate Music Box Tour
When: Friday, September 20 @ 7 p.m.Where: Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown
Tickets: Vivid Seats | SeatGeek | StubHub | Tixr
Post Malone: F-1 Trillion Tour
When: Monday, September 23 @ 8 p.m.Where: Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), Saratoga Springs
Tickets: Vivid Seats | SeatGeek | StubHub | Live Nation
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