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International Polar Bear Day, a day organized by Polar Bears International, draws attention to the threats that polar bears face in the warming Arctic, as a result of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. The day is dedicated to reflecting on what can be done to help polar bears, and how carbon emissions can be reduced. Arctic warming has already had an effect. For example, in Western Hudson Bay there were about 1,200 polar bears in 1987, but by 2012 there were only 900. Climate change has lead to lower body weights in polar bears; lower body weight in females has affected their offspring, yielding smaller litters and causing fewer cubs to survive.
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Ernie Davis becomes the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy (theundefeated.com; Walker)
Ernie Davis, a two-time All-American halfback at Syracuse University, lived a short life as a result of leukemia. He died at age 23 in 1963, but managed to lead his high school basketball team to a 52-game winning streak, help Syracuse win its only national football title and become the No. 1 pick in the 1961 NFL draft.
On Dec. 6, 1961, he became the first African-American to win the prestigious Heisman Trophy.
Coming out of high school, Davis had his pick of schools to attend, but Syracuse — a school only 90 miles away from his home — stood above the fray. From 1954 to 1956, the Orangemen boasted Jim Brown, who starred for Syracuse at halfback and went on to become a legend for the Cleveland Browns.
“I wanted to play in the big-time,” Davis said, “and a lot of people, including Jim Brown, persuaded me that I’d have better opportunities there.”
Davis led the freshman team to its first unbeaten season and did so as the lone black player on the team. Many had him pegged as the “next Jim Brown,” and Davis even wore Brown’s No. 44 during his sophomore campaign, in which he led the team in yards (686), yards per carry (7), and scored eight rushing touchdowns (10 total).
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ACC Football Rx (accfootballrx.com; Hokie Mark)
Early Mock Draft 2018
The NFL Draft Combine starts today, although the actual draft is still two months away... but it's a slow week, so...
From Mock Draft 1.0: Predicting picks for all 32 teams in NFL Draftby Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun Times, here are his 1st round projections (w/ his comments on ACC-related players):
1. Browns — Sam Darnold, USC QB
2. Giants — Josh Rosen, UCLA QB
3. Colts — Bradley Chubb, N.C. State DE/LB
He’s the best edge rusher in the draft by a mile and a Godsend to the Colts, who finished second-to-last in the league in sacks last year.
4. Browns (from Texans) — Saquon Barkley, Penn State RB
5. Broncos — Josh Allen, Wyoming QB
6. Jets — Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma QB
7. Buccaneers — Minkah Fitzpatrick, Alabama DB
8. Bears — Quenton Nelson, Notre Dame G
In January, new head coach Matt Nagy hired Nelson’s college coach, offensive line guru Harry Hiestand, for the same role on his staff. Last week, general manager Ryan Pace decided he wouldn’t pick up the $8 million option on four-time Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton’s contract, rendering him a free agent and creating a gaping hole where there’d been none before. Here’s why Nelson makes so much sense.9. 49ers* — Denzel Ward, Ohio State CB
10. Raiders* — Tremaine Edmunds, Virginia Tech LB
Edmunds’ length means he can play both inside and outside. He’d fit in the former with the Raiders, who have Khalil Mack as one of the game’s most dangerous defensive chess pieces.11. Dolphins — Roquan Smith, Georgia LB
12. Bengals — Kolton Miller, UCLA OT
13. Redskins — Vita Vea, Washington DT
14. Packers — Marcus Davenport, UT-San Antonio DE/LB
15. Cardinals — Calvin Ridley, Alabama WR
16. Ravens — Orlando Brown, Oklahoma OT
17. Chargers — Da’Ron Payne, Alabama DT
18. Seahawks — Derwin James, Florida State S
ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. called James “a perfect fit as a Kam Chancellor-type player.” The original is battling a career-threatening nerve and neck issue.
19. Cowboys — Harold Landry, Boston College DE/LB
Landry led the nation with 16 ½ sacks in 2016.20. Lions — Mo Hurst, Michigan DT
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BOTTOM LINE: Not a lot of 1st round talent coming out of the ACC this year. Definitely a down year for the league.
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4 Upstate NY cities named among 50 best places to live in America (PS; Axelson)
Syracuse 28th Best Place to Live in America!
Upstate New York is a great place to live. It may be easy to get caught up in news about unemployment, people leaving the state and crime, but this region is brimming with exciting adventures and attractions, charming towns, flourishing craft beer and wine industries and plenty more to love.
A new ranking from U.S. News & World report recognizes Upstate NY's greatness by including four of the region's biggest cities on its 2017 edition of the best places to live in America.
The ranking is based on five metrics, including job market, value, quality of life, desirability, and net migration. Take a look at each Upstate NY city in the ranking below as well as brief excerpt from U.S. News' ranking, and click the name of each city for more information.
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