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It's been translated into at least two dozen languages, and Guinness World Records once called it the most recognizable song in English. Chances are you know it by heart and it has been sung to you as well. What is it? It's "Happy Birthday to You," of course! Although today is commonly celebrated as the anniversary of the song's publication, it likely wasn't published on today's date. Rather, today is the birthday of the woman who wrote the song's melody, and that is the real reason why today is "Happy Birthday to You" Day.
"Happy Birthday to You" Day
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Syracuse Football: 2018 DB DuWayne Johnson adds ‘elite instincts’ (itlh.com; Carey)
No this isn’t ‘The Rock’ but he might as well be. Here’s why DuWayne Johnson is a HUGE pickup for the Syracuse football squad in 2018.
DuWayne Johnson, a 2018 cornerback will enroll at Syracuse University this fall, and will be eligible immediately. After committing to Virginia Tech out of high school in Washington, D.C., Johnson didn’t feel it was the right fit and played most recently at Arizona Western Community College.
The Orange beat out offers from the likes of Arkansas, Iowa State, Missouri, and Washington State for Johnson’s services. At 6-foot 2 and 175-pounds, Johnson has very good size for a cornerback in the ACC.
Johnson is expected to compete for playing time right away, and will strengthen a Syracuse secondary that lost Devin M. Butler and Jordan Martin to graduation. Butler was the nickel back last season after coming over from Notre Dame.
Originally a member of the class of 2015, Johnson was a three star prospect, and ranked the 66th best corner in his class by 247sports. He had offers from Georgia, Miami, and Michigan State among others.
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College Football Insider Matt Fortuna: "There Are No Slouches In The ACC This Year" (wfnz.com; audio; McClain)
College Football Reporter Matt Fortuna joins the Mac Attack to take an in depth look at the ACC Conference.
Preview 2018: CFN All-ACC Team & Top 30 Players (cfn.com; staff)
2018 PRESEASON CFN ACC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
RB AJ Dillon, Soph. Boston College
The ACC might be mostly about the defense this season, but the offensive stars will be there with Florida State RB Cam Akers, NC State QB Ryan Finley, and either Trevor Lawrence or Kelly Bryant under center at Clemson. But it’s the 6-0, 245-pound Dillon who’ll be the workhorse of the conference season.
It’s a wee bit of a stretch to say he turned around the Boston College program as a freshman, but … he turned around the Boston College program, at least after its rough first half. By the end of the year, he ended up with 300 carries turning into a 100-yard machine. One of the league’s toughest runners, he’ll have to do it all again.
2018 PRESEASON CFN ACC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
DT Dexter Lawrence, Jr. Clemson
Or Christian Wilkins, or Clelin Ferrell, or Austin Bryant. Take anyone on the great Clemson defensive front, and you’ve probably got the best defensive player in the ACC, But it’s the freakish 6-4, 340-pound Lawrence who’ll be the anchor the front four works around.
He can get into the backfield – turning in 6.5 sacks and 62 stops in his freshman season, and making 34 stops last year – or he can be a double-team rock on the inside so everyone else can shine. He’s the total package for an NFL defensive tackle, but Clemson still has him.
2018 Preseason CFN All-ACC Offense
QB – Ryan Finley, Sr. NC State
RB – Cam Akers, Soph. Florida State
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/acc-wild-card-players-2018 (athlonsports.com; Kinne)
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Syracuse Orange
Offense: Devin Butler, WR
In head coach Dino Babers’ system, a receiver will put up big numbers and this year it may be Butler. Steve Ishmael and Ervin Phillips combined for 194 catches, 2,251 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2017. That is production that needs to come from other sources. Butler did catch 33 passes of his own, but averaged just 9.9 yards per reception with a single touchdown.
Defense: Ryan Guthrie, LB
Similar to the receiver position, linebacker took a big hit with the departures of Zaire Franklin and Parris Bennett. Guthrie saw some action last season after transferring in from Ellsworth (Iowa) Community College. He’ll enter camp as a starter at middle linebacker.
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Clemson Football: ACC Win Total Predictions for the 2018 Season (rubbingtherock.com; Spencer)
Clemson football will take on some solid teams within its conference in 2018. Here are the win totals for every ACC team.
The 2018 Clemson football season is less than three months away from kickoff.
The Tigers are the run-away favorite to win the ACC this upcoming season, but there are several teams in the conference that have a chance to have solid seasons.
This time of year, it’s always interesting to take a look at win totals. Vegas releases early win totals in June and then updates them throughout the months of July and August. It’s a great way to see just how the oddsmakers view this upcoming season for each team.
Here’s a look at the win totals for each ACC team and our early thoughts.
ACC Atlantic Win Totals:
- Boston College: 5.5
- Clemson: 11
- Florida State: 7.5
- Louisville: 7
- NC State: 7
- Syracuse: 6
- Wake Forest: 6
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SNL comedian Pete Davidson to star in new movie in Syracuse (PS; Knauss)
Pete Davidson of "Saturday Night Live'' fame will star in a new movie to be shot in Syracuse beginning next month. The movie, "Big Time Adolescence,'' will be the fourth shot in Syracuse by American High, the production company founded by Jeremy Garelick.
Popular rapper Machine Gun Kelly, Sydney Sweeney of "The Handmaid's Tale,' and Griffin Gluck of "Why Him?" also will appear in the film. Other cast members will include Thomas Barbusca, Emily Arlook, and Oona Lawrence.
Garelick said he plans to begin shooting the movie within four weeks. The director will be Jason Orley, who also wrote the screenplay.
"Big Time Adolescence" tells the story of a teenage boy coming of age in his dull suburban town under the destructive guidance of his best friend, a charismatic college dropout, according to information provided by American High.
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