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Welcome to Argyle Day!
The argyle pattern comes from the tartan of Clan Campbell, which originated in Argyll in western Scotland. While this pattern was used by members of Clan Campbell for kilts and plaids, the argyle pattern has been worn in the form of patterned socks by various clans in Scotland from the 17th century. After WWI, the pattern became popular first in Britain and then in the United States because of its association with the Duke of Windsor. The Duke used the argyle pattern for his golf clothing, incorporating it for both his jerseys as well as the long socks that were commonly used as part of golf costumes during that period. Since then, argyle has been adopted by other golf enthusiasts. Today it’s considered “preppy”.
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Syracuse Football: Jay Bromley and Justin Pugh contract updates (itlh.cmo; Esden Jr)
A couple of Syracuse football alumni are set to be free agents in 2018. A New York Giants Insider provides updates on Jay Bromley and Justin Pugh.
The Syracuse football team has had some recent success with their alumni making it to the next level. Two in-particular are set to be unrestricted free agents in 2018 in Jay Bromley and Justin Pugh.
- Jay Bromley was a third round selection back in 2014 and has had varying levels of playing time since entering the league. Although this past season he was buried on the depth chart with Damon Harrison, Dalvin Tomlinson, and Robert Thomas.
- Justin Pugh was a first round pick a year earlier (2013 NFL Draft) and has had much more success at this level. He has played every position along the offensive line (outside of Center) whether due to injuries or due to helping out the team. He has excelled with flying colors. Although he has had some durability concerns including: a concussion and a back injury.
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http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com...cheduling-cfp-selection-committee/1012007001/ (montgomeryadvertiser.com; Rankin)
Scott Frost didn’t mince words Saturday night.
After accepting the Eddie Robinson Award, Frost sounded off on SEC and ACC scheduling, the College Football Playoff’s 12-member selection committee and looped Alabama into both conversations.
Frost has issue with the SEC and ACC scheduling just eight conference games, saying Alabama may have another loss if it had played another conference opponent instead of a non-Power 5 or FCS school.
“That’s not fair,” Frost said. “If the SEC played nine conference games, Alabama might have already played Georgia in one out of three years. One of those teams could have another loss.”
Frost was critical of Alabama playing FCS Mercer and Auburn playing Louisiana-Monroe this season before facing each other the next week in the Iron Bowl.
He also pointed out Clemson taking on Citadel before playing South Carolina.
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The two coldest places in continental US today are in Upstate New York (PS; Coin)
Two spots in Upstate New York were the coldest places in the continental United States this morning.
Edwards, in St. Lawrence County, and Philadelphia, in Jefferson County, plunged to 36 below zero today.
Those were the lowest temperatures reported to the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center, which logs the highest and lowest temperatures each day in the lower 48 states.
Edwards and Philadelphia are part of the New York State Mesonet, a network of 125 automated weather stations run by SUNY Albany. The sites record and report weather data, including temperature, every five minutes.
Nearby Watertown, also in Jefferson County, hit 30 degrees below zero. That broke the record for Jan. 7.
The warmest place today, in case you were wondering, was the resort town of Borrego Springs, in San Diego County, California. At 81 degrees, it was 117 degrees warmer than Upstate's lowest temperatures.
