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...The history of coffee itself clearly goes back to 15th century Yemen. (Check out Dave Eggers’ recent book for a fascinating look at how it all went down.) As for Europeans, they got their first taste about 100 years later — with Venice leading the way. Per the National Coffee Association, it wasn’t a smooth ride: “Some people reacted to this new beverage with suspicion or fear, calling it the ‘bitter invention of Satan.’ The local clergy condemned coffee when it came to Venice in 1615. The controversy was so great that Pope Clement VIII was asked to intervene. He decided to taste the beverage for himself before making a decision, and found the drink so satisfying that he gave it papal approval.”
Mainland Europe’s first official coffeehouse (no, they didn’t serve lattes) opened in Venice around 1645.
Back in the U.S., if it weren’t for the Boston Tea Party in 1773, Americans may never have swapped tea for coffee. When the colonies revolted against King George III’s hefty tea tax, tea was out and coffee was in. Things really started to percolate in the mid 1800s when brothers John and Charles Arbuckle started selling coffee to cowboys in the American West. James Folger successfully introduced coffee to gold miners in California. Upon returning to San Francisco in 1865, Folger became a full partner of The Pioneer Steam Coffee and Spice Mills — which eventually became the J.A. Folger & Co. in 1872.
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Mild-mannered Syracuse RB Sean Tucker wants legendary No. 44: 'I would definitely like to wear it' (247sports.com; Bailey)
Syracuse football running back Sean Tucker is as quiet and even-keeled as people get. His interview responses rarely ever go beyond a few sentences. His postgame tweets, growing in popularity, are meant to be informative and straightforward. Even head coach Dino Babers said he struggles to get a laugh out of his second-year standout.
But speaking with media on Tuesday, the nation's second-leading rusher through a third of the 2021 season was as expressive as he gets. In response to a question, Tucker humbly stated his desire to be the next Orange player to don the legendary No. 44, worn previously by the likes of Floyd Little, Jim Brown and Ernie Davis, among others.
"Where I stand on that is basically that I would definitely like to wear it," Tucker said. "So if it comes, I’ll wear it. If I can, I definitely will."
Tucker said he hasn't been approached by anyone in the SU community about the possibility of restoring No. 44, which was worn most recently by Rob Konrad in 1998. He doesn't have any intention of petitioning for it internally, but said he would graciously accept the opportunity if the school were to offer it.
The conversation raises the question of whose decision it would be to even offer Tucker the jersey number. When the topic of restoring No. 44 bubbled up in 2015, a small committee was made that would vote on who was worthy of wearing it. There was immediate pushback, including a vocal response from Donovan McNabb, and, ultimately the jersey remained retired.
Babers said on Monday that he believes the decision should be left to the living members of the No. 44 club -- a group that includes Brown, Konrad, Terry Richardson and Michael Owens.
"If the No. 44 guys voted him in to wear it, I think based off of his personality, that he'd probably wear it with a lot of pride," Babers said. "It's not something for me to give. It's not mine to give. I don't think it's for the media to give. I think Jim Brown and (Rob) Konrad, those guys get together and they decide that thing. Now, once again, I may not get in a vote in that because that may be way above my head. But that's the way I would do it. Let those guys look at him.
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Axe: SU looks to be latest to cash in on Florida State’s free fall (PS; $; Axe)
Mike Norvell has commanded the sideline for all of 13 games as the head football coach of the Florida State Seminoles.
This week he sounded like a man that’s been losing in Tallahassee for 13 years.
“I’m pissed off that we’re 0-4,” Norvell said at a press conference this week. “We can bring up how many years it’s been; I don’t really get — I can’t control that. I can control this team, at this moment, and right now with the opportunity. So, we’re going to work our butts off to go get better. And we’re going to do it the right way. And we’re gonna have a standard how we operate. It’s going to be the same standard that we’re gonna ask them to do in the classroom, the same standard of everything that we do. I’m gonna hold myself to it because I gotta be the example.”
The Syracuse University football team will face a Florida State squad on Saturday that is off to its worst start since 1974. The Seminoles have committed 11 turnovers and given up at least 30 points in every game against an FBS opponent.
The FBS distinction is important because the Seminoles also lost to Jacksonville State, an FCS team, by a score of 20-17 on Sept. 11.
Norvell isn’t just on the hot seat, it came pre-heated.
If Norvell does get fired this year, Florida State will be looking for its fourth head coach in six years (paging FSU alum Deion Sanders?)
Since the start of the 2018 season, the Seminoles have an overall record of 14-24 compared to 17-21 for Syracuse.
The Orange, who experienced its own free fall in 2020 on the way to a 1-10 record, will have to put away the sympathy and would be wise to exploit a glaring Florida State trend if it wants to win Saturday.
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Behind Enemy Lines: Florida State (SI; McAllister)
All Syracuse caught up with Dustin Lewis of Nole Gameday, the Florida State site on Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network, to get the inside scoop on the the Seminoles for Saturday's matchup in Tallahassee.
1. Florida State is 0-4, which is a surprise to everyone. What has been the biggest factor in that start?
Dustin Lewis: Coming out of the gates winless through four games for the first time in 47 years wasn’t expected by anyone around the program. There have been a lot of factors that have led to the poor start such as questionable coaching decisions, an inconsistent offense, a struggling defensive backfield and mind-boggling penalties. To say the least, it’s been ugly, but else can be expected from an FSU team that lost to Jacksonville State on a Hail Mary at home? They’ve shown flashes of potential, such as competing with Notre Dame and the second half against Louisville last week. It just hasn’t been consistent enough to earn a victory yet.
2. Offensively, what are the biggest strengths for the Seminoles?
Lewis: Definitely, the running backs. Florida State has a stable of backs in Jashaun Corbin, Treshaun Ward, Lawrance Toafili, and DJ Williams. Expect Corbin and Ward to see the bulk of the work. They are both strong runners that have big play ability whenever they find an open hole. The Seminoles also have two veteran tight ends in Cam McDonald and Jordan Wilson. They haven’t seen a ton of usage to this point but they are capable threats in the passing game.
3. Offensively, what are the biggest weaknesses for the Seminoles?
Lewis: One of the things that has really plagued this team in recent weeks is a banged-up offensive line. Coming into the season with not much established depth, it was important for the starters to stay healthy and that hasn’t happened. The three guys who were expected to be FSU’s top options on the line, center Maurice Smith, right guard Devontay Love-Taylor, and left tackle Robert Scott are clearly not 100%. Outside of that, the quarterback play has been inconsistent. The offense constantly flip-flopped between McKenzie Milton and Jordan Travis until the game against Louisville. That was the first time we saw Milton take every snap and he was pretty inconsistent. He just doesn’t seem to have the same velocity on throws as he did prior to that devastating knee injury. Travis has improved as a passer but he still tucks it too often and gets flustered in the pocket.
4. Defensively, what are the biggest strengths for the Seminoles?
Lewis: A year ago, the defensive line was arguably the worst position group on the defense. Florida State revamped the room over the offseason, bringing in multiple quality transfers and high school signees. It all starts with Jermaine Johnson, who is currently leading the team in tackles (31) and the nation in sacks (5.5). He came to Tallahassee to develop into an every-down defensive end and it has paid off so far. Keir Thomas, Marcus Cushnie, Quashon Fuller, and Derrick McLendon are all capable players on the edge as well. On the interior, Robert Cooper, Dennis Briggs, and Fabien Lovett will soak up the majority of snaps. All in all, it’s a talented rotation with plenty of depth.
5. Defensively, what are the biggest weaknesses for the Seminoles?
Lewis: The linebackers are arguably the position group in biggest need of an upgrade but the defensive backfield has been playing poorly as well. It’s puzzling because FSU has multiple former five-star and four-star prospects manning the secondary. Unfortunately, guys like Jarvis Brownlee, Jarrian Jones, Jammie Robinson, and Travis Jay just haven’t been able to put it together yet. There have been a lot of miscommunications and frustrating penalties on passing downs. The linebackers also struggle with positioning and consistency. Amari Gainer is solid but outside of that, this is a pretty young unit. Kalen DeLoach is the second-most experienced linebacker in the lineup and he entered the season with 10 total tackles.
6. How is Florida State on special teams?
Lewis: Average at best. The Seminoles have a terrific punter in Australia native Alex Mastromanno. Outside of that, there’s not a ton to write home about. Kicker Ryan Fitzgerald has struggled in critical moments. FSU has already had to switch punt returners and they might need to make a third change. Plus, they’ve got a few fantastic kick returners in Corey Wren and Travis Jay who rarely make a play due to blocking issues.
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On The Block On Demand 9-28 (ESPN; radio; Axe)
Brent points out a key trend that lays out Syracuse’s key to victory Saturday against Florida State. Later, he discusses this wonderful time of year where Syracuse football and basketball start to intersect.
VIDEO: OL Brendan Schlittler recaps loss to Syracuse (aseaofred.com; Manson)
After every Liberty football game this season, Liberty starting right guard Brendan Schlittler will join our podcast host Chad Hasson live for a video recap of the previous game. This exclusive interview, part of an NIL agreement between ASOR and Schlittler, will stream live on Twitter and YouTube.
For home games, these interviews will debut live approximately one hour after the conclusion of the game. For road games, these interviews will typically debut the day following the game. Be sure to keep an eye out for these live interviews with instant reactions from the Liberty games, presented by RT Rogers Oil, Inc.
Due to some technical difficulties, this week’s Live with 55 was recorded and has been published on our YouTube page which you can see below.
In this interview, Brendan discusses what it was like having a Saturday off from football, how he personally and the team will learn and grow from the tough loss to Syracuse, the problem the Orange defensive line presented for the Flames’ offensive line, trying to flush this loss and move on to UAB, playing Super Seniors, and how he has already graduated with two degrees.
LIVE With 55! UAB
ASOR talks with Brendan Schlittler about Flushing the Syracuse loss and preparing for a huge matchup against UAB.
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Seminole Headlines talks FSU Football | FSU-Louisville | Syracuse | Mike Norvell (youtube.com; video; Seminole Headlines)
Seminole Headlines for September 28, 2021. The guys talk 0-and-4, Mike Norvell's impassioned message for recruits and the locker room and take Headliner Questions too!
SU’s Impressive Start Should Vindicate Dino Babers – Orange Fizz – Daily Syracuse Recruiting News & Team Coverage (orangefizz.net; Bainbridge)
A few quick Google searches on how to cook crow don’t yield much. YouTube says to pan fry it, while other sites say it’s better raw than it is cooked. No thanks. I’ll leave that to Lithuanians, who apparently love the stuff. I learn something every day.
Such research is all part of the penance that I, like many other Syracuse fans, are doing this week with regards to our criticism of Syracuse football and head coach Dino Babers. We’ve all written our barbs and our sarcasm-soaked checks. Now it’s time to cash them, and crow should be on the menu for all of us. Dig in.
SU’s 24-21 victory over Liberty last Friday night was a true shocker. Only one of our Fizz writers picked Syracuse to win, and not a single writer on this site explicitly noted the Liberty game as one Syracuse could even hope to win in our preseason article. Vegas agreed, tabbing the Orange as touchdown underdogs at home. The acerbic critics among us lamented, calling it an ultimate showing of how far Syracuse’s program has fallen.
Instead, what occurred Friday was vindication for a coaching staff that has gone through the wringer of a 1-10 season and endless second-guessing. Syracuse didn’t beat Liberty by luck. The choices made by Dino Babers are the reason Syracuse is 3-1 instead of 2-2.
Take Babers’ decision to roll the dice and give Mississippi State transfer Garrett Shrader his first start of the year under center, unseating Tommy DeVito as the de facto starter for the first time since the 2019 season began. Shrader wasn’t thrilling through the air – 6 of 15 passing for 77 yards and no touchdowns – but his play on the ground opened up the Syracuse offense for Sean Tucker. Observers noted his similarities to former sparkplug Eric Dungey and the calmness with which SU pounded Liberty with its run-heavy gameplan. In the end, Shrader’s final play might’ve been his best: an eight-yard read option scamper with 25 seconds left that got Syracuse closer for Andre Szmyt’s game-winner without risking a turnover. Shrader’s performance earned him the starting job for at least one more week.
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WATCH: Mike Norvell speaks after Tuesday’s practice, looks ahead to Syracuse (tomahawknation.com; Mire)
Florida State head coach Mike Norvell spoke with the media after practice Tuesday preparing for the Syracuse Orange (3-1) to come down to Tallahassee on Saturday for a game inside Doak Campbell stadium.
Previewing Syracuse, Mike Norvell had a lot of positive things to say about the Orange, highlighting their quarterback and running game.
“They’ve done a really good job of establishing the run game, they’ve got a dynamic back, the quarterback can definitely run. He’s a big kid, has a good arm, he has a great deal of talent. They’re going to have a plan for him and what they want to do. We’ve seen a little bit of it implemented and they’re gonna have a plan for us, we have to make sure we take care of ourselves communicating and doing a great job. We gotta trust what we see and react with that in pursuit of the ball.”
- Coach Norvell also talks defense, running back Jashaun Corbin’s success, struggles throughout the season, and today's practice.
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Orange Watch: A look at Syracuse nominees to the Pro Football Hall of Fame - The Juice Online (the juice; Bierman)
Item: The list of modern-era players to be nominated for the Class of 2022 was announced last week, and the names of two ex-Syracuse players are included in the total of 122 players.
It’s always been impressive that a school of Syracuse’s size is represented by eight members of the Pro Football Hall in Canton, Ohio, the same number as Alabama. In fact, among the 14 ACC schools, SU is just behind Miami and Pittsburgh who have nine enshrined in the Hall, and only Notre Dame (13), Southern California (13), Michigan (11), and Ohio State (10) have more inductees.
Two of the five ex-Orange players who we think should one day be inducted to the Hall and add to the Syracuse total, are among the 2022 nominees:
Gary Anderson (1978-1981) – Anderson had a rather inauspicious start to his Syracuse career, by booting in his first two kickoffs out of bounds at Archbold Stadium receiving late-season 1978 game experience as a freshman behind Dave Jacobs. A South African native, Anderson blossomed into a first team All American, even making an appearance on the televised Bob Hope Christmas special, which in that era annually saluted the nation’s top college football players.
Drafted by Buffalo but cut before the 1982 season and signed by Pittsburgh, all Anderson did in a stellar 23-year career with four other teams was retire in 2004 as the NFL’s all-time scoring leader. That mark was first broken by Morton Andersen, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2017, then by Adam Vinatieri who will one day be elected to the Hall after his eligibility commences in 2025.
There are only three other kickers besides Andersen enshrined in Canton. Lou Groza, who was also a full-time defensive tackle, George Blanda, who also was a full-time quarterback and is 7th all-time on the scoring list, and Jan Stenerud who is now in 19th place among all-time scorers.
There’s a sense of urgency to Anderson’s rightful selection as a Hall of Famer because there’s going to be other post-2000 kickers besides Vinatieri enshrined over the next decade. They include Jason Hanson (4th all-time scorer), Stephen Gostkowski (11th all-time scorer) who last played with Tennessee in 2020, but earned his status replacing Vinatieri on several New England Super Bowl teams, and Baltimore’s Justin Tucker who’s the most accurate kicker in NFL history and just shattered the record for the longest field goal with a 66-yard game-winner this past Sunday against Detroit.
Conclusion: Gary Anderson is a Hall of Fame player, end of story. He deserves to be voted into the Class of 2022.
Donovan McNabb (1995-98) – We all know the glory years during the 14-year Paul Pasqualoni era, with four-year starter McNabb leading SU to the big stages of the 1997 Fiesta and 1998 Orange Bowl seasons. The quarterback has the distinction of being the second-highest drafted NFL player in ‘Cuse history by Philadelphia as the No. 2 overall pick in 1999, behind only the great Ernie Davis as the top draft choice of Cleveland in 1962.
But McNabb’s Pro Football Hall of Fame candidacy is tricky. With 37,276 all-time passing yards over 11 seasons, McNabb is only 25th on the all-time list, 871-yards behind Dave Krieg and 644-yards behind Boomer Esiason who are both also on the 2022 Hall ballot. There’s also the matter of not winning a Super Bowl title, even with leading Philadelphia to the NFC Championship game over four consecutive seasons, but losing in Super Bowl XXXIX to New England.
Another obstacle, similar with Anderson’s status, there’s soon going to be many post-2000 quarterbacks gaining Hall eligibility including Tom Brady, Phillip Rivers, Eli Manning, Ben Roethlisberger, and Aaron Rodgers.
We often compared McNabb’s career to that of Hall of Famer Warren Moon who also did not win a Super Bowl. But in the analysis Moon played 17-seasons to McNabb’s 11, and is 12th all-time passing a whopping 12,049 yards better numerically.
Conclusion: It is going to be a tough road to Canton for Donovan McNabb. The four straight NFC championship game appearances should mean something, although he might have to wait awhile with so many other quarterbacks ahead in line.
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Week 4 ACC Football Roundup (streakingthelawn.com; Campbell)
Usually at this point in the season we are asking if there are any ACC teams that are good other than Clemson.
This season we are just asking if there are any ACC teams that are actually good.
It doesn’t seem like it, because after Week 4, the ACC’s reputation across the country is at an all time low.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons 37 - Virginia Cavaliers 17
This wasn’t the high flying, everyone scores game most were expecting. Wake Forest got what they wanted thanks to another porous showing from the UVA defense, but the Cavaliers’ offense had their worst performance of the season putting up just 3 points in the first half. Brennan Armstrong continued to shine though amassing 407 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Syracuse Orange 24 - Liberty Flames 21
Shoutout the Orange for keeping the ACC’s head up and beating the team nobody should play. A last second field goal gave the Orange the W thanks to having a superious ground game and owning the possession clock. Syracuse passed for just 77 yards, but ran for 228 on 53 attempts.
Boston College Eagles 41 - Missouri Tigers 34
It looked like BC was going let Mizzou escape. The Eagles scored a TD with just 25 seconds left to take a 3 point lead. Three completions later, Mizzou hit a 56 yard field goal to force OT where BC was able to hang on for another ACC over SEC victory. The Eagles are now 4-0 and while they haven’t played much in terms of opponents, they’re a bright spot in this troubled conference.
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BOZICH | Where does Louisville fit in shuffled ACC football race? (wdrb.com; Bozich)
The Atlantic Coast Conference started the 2021 season with three programs ranked in the AP Top 25 college football poll:
Clemson, participant in the last six college football playoffs.
North Carolina, directed by the league’s best quarterback (Sam Howell) and coached by perennial media darling Mack Brown.
Miami, for reasons I have been unable to determine.
We’ve reached the end of the first month of the season. The ACC still has three Top 25 teams. You need FBI assistance to find them because the best teams in the ACC are ranked behind the following:
*7 teams from the Southeastern Conference.
*5 teams from the Big Ten.
*3 teams from the Big 12.
*2 teams from the Pac-12.
*2 independents.
*1 team from the American Athletic Conference.
*1 team from the Sun Belt.
*1 team from the Mountain West.
Introducing North Carolina State (No. 23); Wake Forest (No. 24) and Clemson, which was gifted the No. 25 ranking this week because of what the Tigers achieved from 2015-20.
Seems like a perfect time to re-rank the teams in the ACC as the tyranny of Clemson dominance is in position to be scrubbed for a season. From my seat, the power in the ACC remains tilted heavily toward the Atlantic Division.
14. Florida State (0-4)
Best Win: Hahahahaha.
Worst Loss: Plenty of options, but Jacksonville State has to be the answer. Jacksonville State lost to Tennessee-Martin last weekend.
DNA: The Seminoles are last in the ACC in scoring defense, turnover margin and third-down conversions. They have turned Florida State into a basketball school.
13. Syracuse (3-1)
Best Win: A road win against Ohio University by a whisker over a home win against Liberty and Hugh Freeze.
Worst Loss: A 10-point stumble in a Big East classic against Rutgers.
DNA: Dino Babers has (temporarily) edged off Hot Seat status by playing a Jim Boeheim Schedule, ranked 107th in difficulty by Jeff Sagarin. The Orange must prove they don’t deserve the cellar by handling Florida State in Tallahassee Saturday. They have the league’s top rusher in freshman Sean Tucker.
Teel: 'People talk about Coastal chaos. It's ACC chaos' (roanoke.com; Teel)
The gold standard for ACC football anarchy is 2008. For the only time in conference history, every team lost at least three league games, and unranked Virginia Tech defeated No. 18 Boston College in the ACC championship game.
Indeed, that season is a benchmark for all of college football. Since the ACC’s founding in 1953, no other Bowl Subdivision conference has experienced a year in which each of its teams lost more than two league contests.
Early ACC results in 2021 suggest a sequel is possible. Not probable mind you — Miami, Pittsburgh, Boston College, Duke and Syracuse have yet to start conference play — but certainly imaginable.
Consider: Atlantic Division favorite Clemson, Coastal Division favorite North Carolina and Miami were the ACC’s representatives in The Associated Press’ preseason top 25. Each is 2-2.
The Tigers can’t score, the Hurricanes can’t tackle and, once again, the Tar Heels can’t stand prosperity.
Conversely, Wake Forest, picked by conference media to finish fifth in the Atlantic and without a winning conference record since 2011, is undefeated and No. 24 in the AP poll.
“People talk about Coastal chaos,” Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said. “It’s ACC chaos. It’s Atlantic [and] Coastal.”
The Coastal’s volatility is the stuff of legend. In the seven seasons from 2013-19, each of the division’s seven programs won a title. Five of those Coastal champions, including Virginia Tech in 2016 and Virginia in 2019, lost two conference games.
Meanwhile, Florida State or Clemson has won each of the past eight Atlantic Division titles with a 7-1 or 8-0 league record.
With a stocked defense and anointed heir at quarterback, Clemson was the overwhelming favorite to win a seventh consecutive Atlantic championship this year, receiving 146 of 147 votes in the conference’s preseason media poll. The Tigers may prove us knuckleheads correct, but suffice to say there’s considerable doubt.
Clemson lost its season-opener to Georgia 10-3, struggled to beat Georgia Tech 14-8 in its ACC opener and lost 27-21 in double-overtime at North Carolina State last week.
The Tigers’ defense has been as advertised, but defensive tackle Bryan Bresee, the team’s best player, sustained a season-ending knee injury Saturday. Moreover, his running mate at tackle, Tyler Davis, is sidelined for two months with a torn triceps.
Trevor Lawrence’s successor at quarterback, DJ Uiagalelei, has been skittish throwing the ball and operates behind a below-average offensive line. Touted freshman running back Will Shipley is expected to miss 3-4 weeks after injuring a knee at N.C. State.
Clemson ranks last in the ACC and 105th nationally in scoring at 21.8 points per game. The Tigers’ 295.5 yards per game and 4.7 yards per play also are last in the conference.
But if not Clemson, who?
N.C. State has every reason to celebrate Saturday’s conquest — Coach Dave Doeren fired up a cigar afterward on the field — but the Wolfpack showed only a faint pulse in a 24-10 loss at Mississippi State. Undefeated Boston College opened with routine victories over Colgate, Massachusetts and Temple before needing overtime to beat Missouri, the Power Five’s worst rushing defense, at home.
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ACC Bowl Projections: Get It Right! (RX; HM)
ACC Bowl Projections: Get It Right!
Here's a reminder to all of you who make bowl projections that completely leave the ACC out of the New Year's Six Bowls...If the ACC football champ is not in the CFP top four in a year such as this when the Orange Bowl hosts a playoff game, the ACC champion will appear in either the Peach or Fiesta Bowl. Period.
Here's the exact wording from the CFP website (I highlighted the pertinent part):
If you don't think any ACC team will be selected for the 4-team playoff field, fine - but don't give us any more projections that leave the ACC champ out of the Peach and Fiesta Bowls, too!
Posted 4 hours ago by Hokie Mark
I'm Sorry, Did the Echoes Wake You Up? (RX; HM)
I'm Sorry, Did the Echoes Wake You Up?
I know a lot of ACC fans have grown to dislike the Notre Dame Fighting Irishfootball program for various reasons. Some of you felt disappointed and maybe even a little bit betrayed when the Irish returned to independence after a year in the ACC.* Some of you don't like the fact that they have their own TV contract, complete with over-the-air broadcasts almost every week. Others are simply jealous. Whatever the case, it's time to put aside our feelings and face the facts: this year's Irish team is special.So far this year, Notre Dame football has already played...
The Irish are scheduled to play...
The Irish are currently ranked 9th, but should they run the table they will almost certainly be in the top 4. I don't think it's too early to predict that this could be a really big year for Notre Dame football (as in national championship big).
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Preview: Cincinnati at Notre Dame (RX; HM)
Preview: Cincinnati at Notre Dame
Are bearcats and skunk bears related?The ACC's part-time football member, #9 Notre Dame, hosts the team that was on everybody's short list for the next G5-to-P5 call-up (until, you know, they got called up), #7 Cincinnati, for a HUGE game this Saturday...
From One Foot Down: The No Huddle Preview: Notre Dame VS Cincinnati
The Back Story:
The Scouting Report:
For what it's worth, the Bearcats are even ranked 2 spots higher than the Irish...
These teams have met just once before - in 1900. That's right, 121 years ago. Not even Lee Corso remembers that one! Let's hope they don't anywhere near that long to play their next game!
BOTTOM LINE:
This should be a great football game. As long as Notre Dame doesn't jump out to a huge lead, I predict it will pull down much bigger tv numbers than Cincinnati is used to getting. That said, it's still up against Ole Miss/Alabama......
Schools with "Major" NCAA Infractions in 2020-21 (RX; HM)
Schools with "Major" NCAA Infractions in 2020-21
The NCAA publishes the list of schools which have been found guilty of a rules violation. Here are the ones which committed "major" infractions between September 1st, 2020 and now...Category: Major Infractions
Oct 09, 2020 - University of Washington (Pac-12)baseball program committed recruiting violations when it paid for the travel of parents accompanying prospects on official visits.
Nov 20, 2020 - University of Alabama (SEC)
former University of Alabama associate athletics director violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he received money in exchange for facilitating a meeting between the father of a student-athlete, a financial advisor and the financial advisor’s representative.
Dec 22, 2020 - University of Florida (SEC)
assistant coach and head coach had impermissible in-person contact with a prospect when they met with a prospect’s high school coach while the prospect was in the room.
Jan 21, 2021 - University of Notre Dame (IND.)
former assistant coach had impermissible contact with a prospect when he met privately with the prospect at his high school before July 1 after the completion of his junior year of high school... also had exchanged impermissible text messages with another prospect on 10 occasions.
Jun 29, 2021 - Texas Christian University (Big XII)
A former TCU men’s basketball assistant coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted a $6,000 payment from a business management company in exchange for agreeing to influence student-athletes to use the company’s services.
Feb 25, 2021 - University of South Carolina, Columbia (SEC)
A former South Carolina men’s basketball assistant coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted between approximately $3,300 and $5,800 in bribes from an individual associated with a professional sports agent.
Apr 15, 2021 - University of Southern California (Pac-12)
A former Southern California men’s basketball associate head coach violated NCAA ethical conduct rules when he accepted a $4,100 bribe from a business management company to influence student-athletes.
Aug 11, 2021 - Baylor University (Big XII)
failed to report allegations of and address sexual and interpersonal violence committed on its campus.
Aug 20, 2021 - Texas A&M University, College Station (SEC)
men’s basketball staff violated multiple NCAA recruiting rules.
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2021 Week 5 TV + Radio + Announcers + Notes (RX; HM)
2021 Week 5 TV + Radio + Announcers + Notes
From the official ACC release of Sept. 27, 2021...ACC Weekly Football Schedule, TV, Radio, and Announcers
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Thursday, Sept. 30, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, App/Web
__________Virginia (2-2, 0-2) at Miami (2-2, 0-0), 7:30 p.m., ESPN, 84, 84, 84
Series: Miami leads series, 11-7; Last meeting: Miami,19-14 (2020)
ESPN: Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), Harry Lyles Jr. (sideline)
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Saturday, Oct. 2, Time, TV, Sirius, XM, App/Web
__________Duke (3-1, 0-0) at North Carolina (2-2, 1-2), Noon, ESPN2, 85, 85, 85
Series: North Carolina leads series, 62-40-4; Last meeting: North Carolina, 56-24 (2020)
ESPN2: Mike Morgan (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), Dawn Davenport (sideline)
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Pitt (3-1, 0-0) at Georgia Tech (2-2, 1-1), Noon, ACCN, 111, 193, 955
Series: Pitt leads series, 10-5; Last meeting: Pitt, 34-20 (2020)
ACCN: Wes Durham (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst), Lericia Harris (sideline)
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Louisville (3-1, 1-0) at #24 Wake Forest (4-0, 2-0), 12:30 p.m., RSN, 138, 202, 965
Series: Louisville leads series, 6-2; Last meeting: Louisville, 45-21 (2020)
RSN: Tom Werme (play-by-play), Charles Arbuckle (analyst), Lauren Jbara (sideline)
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Syracuse (3-1, 0-0) at Florida State (0-4, 0-2), 3:30 p.m., ACCN, 111, 193, 955
Series: Florida State leads series, 11-2; Last meeting: Florida State, 35-17 (2019)
ACCN: Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst), Jalyn Johnson (sideline)
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National Coffee Day: Freebies from Dunkin, Starbucks, McDonald’s, more (PS; Axelson)
National Coffee Day 2021 is on Wednesday, September 29, and for the coffee addicts out there that means freebies, deals and more offers at some of your favorite coffee spots, like Dunkin’, Starbucks and more.
According to National Day Calendar, the first evidence of humans drinking coffee dates to 15th Century Yemen, where Sufi monks roasted coffee and brewed it. And here we are 600 or so years later doing it pretty much the same way. Do you need more of a reason to celebrate than that?
We’ve rounded up some of the best National Coffee Day offers you can cash in on this Wednesday (and beyond). Find a deal below and celebrate your love of coffee! As always, if you’re planning to claim an offer, call ahead and make sure your local establishment is participating in the deal. Some are at select locations only.
7-Eleven: 7Rewards loyalty members get a free coffee Wednesday with the purchase of a baked good. Find a location »
Atlas Coffee Club: Get your 1st 12-oz bag free with your new subscription. Learn more »
Au Bon Pain: Through Friday, hot and iced brewed drip coffees are $1. Find a location »
Barnes & Noble: Get a free tall coffee Wednesday with the purchase of any item from the “bake case.” Find a location »
Baskin-Robbins: The Cappuccino Blast is discounted for a limited time. Find a location »
Biggby Coffee: Get a free 20-ounce hot brewed coffee Wednesday. Find a location »
Caribou Coffee: Caribou Coffee Perks members who visit get a chance to win rewards including free coffee for a year, free size upgrades, free beverages and more on Wednesday. Find a location »
Casey’s: Get a free small coffee with any purchase using Casey’s Rewards through 10/2. Find a location »
Circle K: Text FREE to 31310 for a free cup of coffee on Wednesday. Find a location »
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Get a free regular size brewed coffee Wednesday with any food or beverage purchase $2 or more. Find a location »
Dunkin’: Make sure you’re a DD Perks member, and you’ll get a free medium hot or iced coffee with any purchase Wednesday. Find a location »
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Order ahead with the app, and get a free coffee. This offer is good any day, not just free coffee day. Find a location »
Gopuff: Get SuperCoffee products: 2 for $5, Starbucks Double and Tripleshot products 2 for $5.50 and Starbucks Cold Brew 2 for $6 on National Coffee Day. Order now »
Kolache Factory: Get a free 12-ounce coffee Wednesday with a coupon that will be posted on social media. Find a location »
Krispy Kreme: Rewards members get a free brewed coffee and doughnut of their choice Wednesday, while non-rewards members can still claim the free coffee. Find a location »
Love’s Travel Stops: Get any coffee or hot beverage for $1 on Wednesday with the Love’s Connect app. Find a location »
MAPCO: Get a free 16-ounce coffee Wednesday. Find a location »
Maverik: All loyalty members can get any size coffee for $1 Wednesday. Find a location »
McDonald’s: McDonald’s doesn’t have an official offer for coffee day, but you can get 99-cent coffee on any sized coffee once per day via the app. Find a location »
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