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Welcome to National Buy an Instrument Day!
May 22 is National Buy a Musical Instrument Day, and it’s an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon the impact of music on cultures around the world. In the past of any culture lies some point where music underscored acts and events of importance, be it drums of war or songs of marriage, birthdays, or religion. Indeed, in many societies, art such as beadwork, pottery crafting, dancing, painting, and music is a key part of life.
In the past, music was integral to Native culture and now, on the reservations, music continues to be a part of everyday life, whether it helps someone work, celebrate, or even find some solace in the hardships of their life. Music gives us something to look forward to, talk about, or share. Friends have jam sessions after school and on weekends, and groups gather to learn the traditional songs of the Lakota and help carry this tradition on to future generations. Even those among us who were never encouraged to learn our traditions or language were at least encouraged to learn our music or our arts.
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Syracuse Football: Athlon Sports corrects egregious SU ranking error (itlh; Esden Jr)
Athlon Sports finally corrected their egregious error involving the Syracuse football squad. Here’s more on that mistake and how they made it all better.
Better late than never I suppose. For those who missed it back in January, Athlon Sports released their “way-too-early” preseason college football rankings and mysteriously the Syracuse football squad was MIA.
Syracuse, of course, finished the season ranked in the top-15 in the country after their best season since 2001 (10-3). While they’ve lost key talent on the offensive line, quarterback, wide receiver, and their entire linebacking corps, there is still a ton returning.
Fortunately, Athlon Sports (Steven Lassan) learned the error of their ways and put Syracuse where they belong: in the top-25 in the country heading into 2019:
21. Syracuse
“After back-to-back 4-8 seasons to begin his tenure at Syracuse, coach Dino Babers delivered a breakout year in 2018. The Orange finished 10-3 – the program’s first double-digit win total since 2001 – and capped the year with a 34-18 victory over West Virginia in the Camping World Bowl. A favorable schedule puts another 10-win season within reach, and there’s an intriguing (and critical to the ACC Atlantic title picture) Sept. 14 home game against Clemson.
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Ex-Syracuse football QB Eric Dungey working at TE to start Giants OTAs (report) (PS; Bailey)
Former Syracuse football quarterback Eric Dungey practiced exclusively at tight end during the first day of New York Giants organized team activities, according to NorthJersey.com.
The Orange’s starting signal caller for the last four years has been listed as a QB/TE in New York, where he signed as an undrafted free agent. He practiced at quarterback during the team’s rookie minicamp.
Dungey also spent time repping on special teams during the first of the Giants’ 10 OTA sessions. He worked with the punt coverage unit, according to the report.
Last fall, Dungey wrapped up a record-setting career in Central New York. He finished his tenure as one of five ACC quarterbacks to rack up more than 11,000 yards of total offense. Dungey tied or set 25 school records including career passing yards, total offense and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback.
Syracuse Football: SU fans vote for who they want on cover of NCAA 20 (itlh; Esden Jr)
If the NCAA football video game is returning which Syracuse football player would you want on the cover? Here are the results of the fan vote.
We finally seem to have some trending optimism that the NCAA football video game is making a return. For all the latest details on this development click here.
With that being said it seems like it’s only a matter of *when* not *if* this game is going to come together. So it got us thinking, what Syracuse football player would we like to see on the cover? So we asked the fans.
To get as fair of a field as possible we had two separate voting polls: one on Facebook and one on Twitter.
The Facebook poll allowed fans to vote for one of the pre-selected players (Tommy DeVito, Andre Szmyt, Andre Cisco, or Kendall Coleman) and also even add their own vote suggestions to the list.
The additional names that were added by the fans for consideration include: Alton Robinson, Moe Neal, Lakiem Williams, and Trishton Jackson.
Tommy DeVito finished with over 60 votes.
Andre Cisco finished with over 50 votes.
Andre Szmyt finished with over 30 votes.
All the other finalists finished with under 15 votes each.
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Chris Carlson "On The Block" 5-21 (espnsyracuse.com; radio; Carlson guest)
Syracuse men’s basketball and football writer for Syracuse.com, Chris Carlson joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Game of Thrones series finale and the debut of the ACC Network later this summer.
Bill Connelly’s ACC football previews paint an early picture of NC State’s season (backingthepack.com; Muma)
Bill Connelly has reached the ACC in his annual pre-season college football preview marathon. His piece on NC State isn’t up yet, but he’s gotten through a handful of the Pack’s 2019 opponents, projected scoring margins for those contests included.
Here are those projected margins:
NC State vs. BC: Wolfpack by 3
NC State vs. FSU: Seminoles by 7
NC State vs. Georgia Tech: Wolfpack by 7
UNC vs. NC State: Wolfpack by 6
Louisville vs. NC State: Wolfpack by 12
S&P+ really hates Louisville and Georgia Tech, both of which have first-year coaches and some immense challenges to face in the immediate future. For the Cardinals, that’s mostly just about finding talent. The Yellow Jackets are moving entirely away from the option and implementing one of those forward-pass-based schemes that all the youths are always yammering on about.
Anyway this is all fine by me. Let’s go ahead and lock in these results now, so I don’t have to stress all that much in the fall.
You can read Bill’s ACC team previews (along with the others he’s done so far) right here.
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Pat Narduzzi’s Pitt is harder to figure out than usual, which is saying a lot (sbnation.com; Connelly)
Bill C’s annual preview series of every FBS team in college football continues. Catch up here!
Any decent high school prospect can put together a highlight film that makes him look like a star. Any major football program can put together a year-in-review highlight film that makes it seem like they went undefeated. And any head coach can put together a pretty strong achievements list after a while.
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi can do better than most after his four years in charge.
Here they are in 2015, beating three bowl teams to improve from six to eight wins in his first season.
In 2016, beating eventual national champion Clemson in Death Valley, on Chris Blewitt’s last-second field goal.
In 2016, riding comeback kid James Conner and quarterback Nathan Peterman to a No. 4 ranking in Off. S&P+.
In 2017, beating No. 2 Miami in freshman quarterback Kenny Pickett’s first career start.
In 2018, coming back from 11 points down to beat Duke, then riding that momentum to four straight wins and a first-ever ACC Coastal title.
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Miami football future schedules filling out with addition of Southern Mississippi (caneswarning.com; Rubenstein)
The Miami football program announced another future non-conference game after announcing a three-game series with South Florida last week. Southern Mississippi will come to Hard Rock Stadium in 2022.
The addition of Southern Mississippi to the Miami football schedule gives the Hurricanes at least two non-conference opponents through 2025. Miami will host Southern Miss on September 10, 2022 and travel to face Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M for the first time since he left Florida State.
The only season for the Miami football program with four non-conference games currently scheduled is 2019. There have been rumblings that the ACC could expand to nine conference games in the future. The ACC has increased their basketball schedule from 18 to 20 conference games for the 2019-20 season.
The 2022 meeting between Miami and Southern Mississippi will be the first between the programs. The Golden Eagles last played an ACC team in 2017 when they lost 41-17 to Florida State in the Independence Bowl. Southern Mississippi last played an ACC team in the regular season in 2011 when they won 30-24 at Virginia.
Southern Miss lost 21-17 at Louisville a year later in the Cardinals last season in the Big East. Miami is the Golden Eagles first game scheduled against an ACC team through 2029. Southern Miss has at least one game scheduled against Power Five programs in five of the next seven seasons. Miami is the only one outside the ACC.
Miami announces matchup with Southern Mississippi: Miami Announces Football Matchup with Southern Miss - University of Miami Athletics pic.twitter.com/f4D4p6Ei3O
— Canes Football (@CanesFootball) May 21, 2019
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Has the ACC Reached the Summit? - TMG Maven (collegesportsmaven.io; Blaudschun)
The Atlantic Coast Conference has just about reached its goal as the best conference in college athletics
(No one asked me, but...)
We say this with all due respect to our buddies in SEC territory, TMG's Mr College Football, Tony Barnhart (Georgia roots) and our friend over at ESPN, Ivan Maisel (Alabama roots), but that conference from the northern fringes of your territory has made a move that puts it on the cusp of being the best of the Power 5 conferences.
Yes, we know this is blasphemy in the area which counts the most, college football and we concede that football in the SEC has far more importance in the SEC than the ACC, but...
Don't you just hate "buts"...
Let's step back a bit and look at the big picture and recent history.
The ACC was always been considered the "basketball'' conference the same way the SEC was the "football '' conference, with the Tobacco Road pair of Duke and North Carolina being regarded as the gold standard.
Football was always the other sport in the ACC, but that changed when John Swofford took over as Commissioner from Gene Corrigan. The goal line changed. The ACC had visions far beyond the Mason-Dixon line. It wanted to maintain basketball dominance, of course, but the big money was in college football.
The ACC, primarily led by Florida State under the guidance of Bobby Bowden, with some push from Clemson, had a seat at the table, but not the head seat.
What was also unsettling for the ACC people, led by Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, was that basketball was slipping. The ACC was overtaken by the Big East, which had the audacity to place three teams in the Final Four in 1985 ( St. Johns, Villanova, Georgetown) and later made history in 2011 by placing 11 of its 16 teams in the NCAA men's basketball tournament field.
But that was a last hurrah move for the Big East, which imploded from a football/basketball civil war.
The ACC, under Swofford, had it made its move seven years earlier when it began a search and destroy mission, cherry picking the best of the Big East in football and even basketball. It gobbled up Boston College, Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Virginia Tech and Miami, creating what eventually became one of the five Super Conferences in college football--SEC , Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-12.
Conference expansion became a cottage industry, with the jewel being the highly lucrative conference television networks.
Television payouts for each school, doubled and then double again. What was frustrating for ACC backers was that they were trailing the field again in implementing the new packages.
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Projecting 2020 ACC Bowl Lineup (RX; HM)
Projecting 2020 ACC Bowl Lineup
[Thanks to well-educated twitter follower Walt J. Wierwille for this tip!]
ACC Bowl Selections
When I posted this on twitter, it started a lot of conversation and questions about the new ACC bowl lineup for 2020:
On this date in 2013 we learned about the current ACC bowl lineup [Bowl News, 5/21/13] Could we hear of more changes soon? There HAVE been rumors...#BowlGames
— Hokie Mark (@mark_hokie) May 21, 2019
Pending final approval by whoever approves such things, here are the ACC's new bowl tie-ins (from College Football Bowl Game Changes to Begin in 2020 by Brett McMurphy):
Changes:
The ACC will add the Holiday Bowl, make the Gator permanent, drop the Music City, and go to the Outback instead of the Citrus when a Big Ten team is in the Orange Bowl. Also, instead of facing an SEC team in the Belk Bowl every year, it will now alternate between SEC and Big Ten.
The new bowl tie-ins are expected to become official by the end of May (it's already the 21st, guys!) when the NCAA’s new bowl cycle, from 2020-25, is formally announced.
Assuming all bowls not mentioned by McMurphy stay the same, here are my best guesses for the new bowl selection order:
Tier Bowl Location Opponent
1 Orange Miami SEC/B1G/Notre Dame
2 Outback Tampa SEC (when B1G in Orange)
3 Camping World Orlando Big XII
4 Belk Charlotte SEC/B1G alternating
4 Gator Jacksonville SEC
4 Pinstripe New York B1G
4 Sun El Paso Pac-12
5 Holiday San Diego Pac-12
5 Independence Shreveport SEC
5 Military Annapolis AAC
5 Quick Lane Detroit B1G
We know there are 11 tie-ins, but McMurphy only spells out 4 of them, so part of this is an educated guess. (The way my life normally goes, they'll announce it today)!
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More on ACCN campaign 2019. (RX; HM)
More on ACCN campaign 2019.
The ACC is definitely leaning on Clemson, Florida State and Notre Dame to help sell the ACC Network - but it's also a conference-wide effort, as indicated by this statement coming from Syracuse:
“For our fans, consumer demand has a real, real impact on the cable and satellite providers," Wildhack said. “Our fans should go to GetACCN.com, go on to that website, log in ... that data is very important. That data will get shared with distributors. Or they should call their provider, whether it's Comcast, Charter or Dish and say, ‘I want the ACC Network.’ They need to make their voices heard. Their collective voice has an impact in these conversations. I’ve seen that in my time at ESPN... [SEC fans] spoke loud and often [when the SECN was negotiating for carriage] and that had an impact. There’s no question.” - John Wildhack, current Syracuse AD and former ESPN employee.
The earlier fans get involved by indicating their desire for the ACCN, the quicker these TV providers will sign up - and the more profits will flow into ACC school athletic departments.
Links, news and rumors - 5/22/19 (RX; HM)
OK, while it IS big news, admit it - you KNEW this was going to happen, right?
From FBSchedules: Florida, Florida State extend football series through 2022
The Gators will host the Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville on Nov. 30, 2019 and Nov. 27, 2021. FSU will host UF at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee on Nov. 28, 2020 and Nov. 26, 2022.
Florida and Florida State have met every year since the series began on Nov. 22, 1958 in Gainesville.
Noles. Gators. Tradition.
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Miami Hurricanes
In slightly less important football news, also from FBSchedules: Miami adds Southern Miss to 2022 football schedule
Miami will host Southern Miss at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Sept. 10, 2022. The game will mark the first-ever meeting between the two schools on the gridiron.
The addition of Southern Miss gives Miami two non-conference opponents for the 2022 season. The Hurricanes are also scheduled to play at Texas A&M on Sept. 17.
The Canes already travel to Texas A&M, Georgia Tech, Virginia, Virginia Tech and Clemson that year, and of course they play Florida State at home. Tough schedule!
UPDATE: 2019 ACC FB on TV (RX; HM)
The 2019 ACC Football TV schedule is really starting to take shape. Here's another major update*:
WkDay Date Time Network Visitor Home
Week #0
SAT 8/24/2019 7:00 PM ESPN Miami Florida
Week #1
TBA: Duke vs. Alabama; UNC vs. S. Carolina
THU 8/29/2019 8:00 PM ACCN Ga Tech Clemson
FRI 8/30/2019 8:00 PM ACCN Utah St Wake Forest
SAT 8/31/2019 12:00 PM ACCN ECU NC State
SAT 8/31/2019 4:00 PM ACCN Va Tech BC
SAT 8/31/2019 7:00 PM ESPN Boise St Florida St
SAT 8/31/2019 7:30 PM ACCN Virginia Pitt
MON 9/2/2019 8:00 PM ESPN Notre Dame Louisville
Week #2
TBA: Syracuse at Maryland; Wake Forest at Rice
FRI 9/6/2019 8:00 PM ACCN Wm+Mary Virginia
SAT 9/7/2019 11:00 AM ACCN Ohio Pitt
SAT 9/7/2019 12:00 PM ESPNU Old Dom. Va Tech
SAT 9/7/2019 12:30 AM RSN W Carolina NC State
SAT 9/7/2019 2:00 PM ACCN USF Ga Tech
SAT 9/7/2019 3:30 PM ACCNE Richmond Boston College
SAT 9/7/2019 3:30 PM ABC Texas AM Clemson
SAT 9/7/2019 5:00 PM ACCN ULM Florida St
SAT 9/7/2019 6:00 PM ACCNE NC A+T Duke
SAT 9/7/2019 7:00 PM ACCNE E Kentucky Louisville
SAT 9/7/2019 8:00 PM ACCN Miami UNC
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Syracuse University
Location: Syracuse, New York
U.S. News rank: 53 (tie)
Total enrollment: 22,484
4-year graduation rate: 70%
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Memorial Day Watchfire, asparagus festival: 11 things to do in CNY (PS; Hernandez)
Drunk With Hope
Mounted by Rarely Done Productions, Drunk with Hope is a one woman show consisting of stories of many women, illustrating the recovering alcoholic’s experience and what life is like now.
Where: Jazz Central, 441 E Washington St, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
When: Thursday, May 23 at 8 p.m.
How much: $20
Fifty Shades Male Revue
Fifty Shades Male Revue calls themselves the ultimate Magic Mike XXL male performance. This show is designed exclusively for women.
Where: Studio 54, 308 West Genesee St., Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
When: Thursday, May 23 from 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
How much: $25
Crossing Over: A Performance of Original Music with Alison & Zoë
Crossing Over is a performance piece that combines original music, visual art, and poetry to explore themes of vulnerability, grief, and catharsis. The audience will be invited to engage with questions and are welcome to bring a journal or sketchpad for exploration exercises. All participation is optional.
Where: Wunderbar, 201 S. West Street, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
When: Friday, May 24 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
How much: $10 at the door
Andrew Carroll Album Release Concert
In celebration of the release of his debut album, Andrew Carroll has put together a piano jazz trio. This concert will offer the chance to obtain a copy of Carroll's album for free.
Where: Jazz Central, 441 E Washington St, Syracuse, N.Y. 13202
When: Friday, May 24 at 8 p.m.
How much: $20
Animal demonstrations begin at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Learn more about red pandas, primates, elephants, penguins and more with Syracuse zoo's animal demonstrations. This weekend kicks off the season of the live talks.
Where: Rosamond Gifford Zoo, One Conservation Place, Syracuse, NY 13204
When: Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and daily starting Monday, June 24 through Labor Day
How much: Included with zoo admission
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