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The summer solstice, also called the estival solstice[7] or midsummer, occurs when one of Earth's poles has its maximum tilt toward the Sun. It happens twice yearly, once in each hemisphere (Northern and Southern). For that hemisphere, the summer solstice is the day with the longest period of daylight and shortest night of the year, when the Sun is at its highest position in the sky. At either pole there is continuous daylight at the time of its summer solstice. The opposite event is the winter solstice.
SU News
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/recruiting/braheem-long-commits-to-syracuse (SI; McAllister)
Class of 2024 Camden (NJ) High cornerback Braheem Long has committed to Syracuse following an official visit that took place Monday and Tuesday. Long, a 6-0, 170 pound athlete, picked the Orange over offers from Boston College, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and several others. Long also plays wide receiver in high school, but is expected to play in the secondary for Syracuse.
"It's a home away from home," Long said of his decision.
Long picked up an offer from Syracuse last September when he visited for the Orange's win over Virginia.
"The recruiting coach liked my film and my size," Long said after picking up the offer. "So after the game they offered me and it was just a very good feeling and experience."
At Camden High School, he previously played with Syracuse defensive back Alijah Clark.
Since offering last September, Syracuse has recruited Long very hard. He also took an unofficial visit this past April. Throughout the recruiting process, he bonded with the Orange coaches and players. That all culminated with this week's official visit that ultimately led to Long ending his recruitment.
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Syracuse adds fourth New Jersey player to class of 2024 (PS; Leiker)
Syracuse football received its 11th verbal commitment for the 2024 class Tuesday night.
Braheem Long is the fourth player from New Jersey to join the class. The other three are Travon Dye, Trashon Dye and Zekai Wimberly. In recent years, the Orange has placed increased emphasis on recruiting the neighboring state which has produced SU talents like Alijah Clark, Trebor Pena and LeQuint Allen.
Over half the class is from a state neighboring New York.
Long (6-foot, 170-pounds) hails from Camden, New Jersey. He plays both wide receiver and defensive back and is unranked by 247 Sports. He also had offers from Pittsburgh, Temple and West Virginia alongside a handful of other schools.
Syracuse offered Long on June 11.
The Orange currently have no wide receivers pledged to the class and just one defensive back.
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https://www.si.com/college/syracuse...s-syracuse-official-visit-updates-recruitment (SI; McAllister)
Class of 2024 Syracuse (NY) Christian Brothers Academy wide receiver Syair Torrence was one committed to Syracuse. However, he elected to reopen his recruitment in order to take other visits. After visiting Rutgers and Michigan State, Torrence was at Syracuse this past weekend.
"The visit went well," Torrence said. "Me and my family enjoyed it. I got to hang with the players and talk to the coaches a lot. My favorite part was the position meeting with coach Johnson because he pointed out the little things and now I'm more focused on the little things too.
"His message to me was basically figuring out what type of player I am and how they would use me for my skill set."
Torrence's player host on the visit was Orange wide receiver Damien Alford.
"It was fun being with him," Torrence said. "We talked about random things that was more than just football. He told me basically everything that I know already about the town. But football wise he just told me that coach Johnson is an aggressive type of coach that'll push a player to his full potential."
Torrence was already very familiar with the campus and facilities having visited previously and the fact that his older brother, Symir, played on the basketball team. With the visit in the rearview mirror, Torrence says Syracuse is still one of his top options.
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https://athlonsports.com/college-football/syracuse-football-orange-prediction-preview-2023 (athlonsports.com; Staff)
Syracuse is coming off the program's second winning record (7-6) under coach Dino Babers. But returning to a bowl and contending for more than seven wins won't be easy in '23. Although quarterback Garrett Shrader returns, the Orange must replace standout running back Sean Tucker and three starters along the offensive line. The outlook on defense is solid thanks to seven returning starters and the arrival of veteran coordinator Rocky Long. However, there are holes to fill in the secondary, and this unit must get tougher against the run.
Previewing Syracuse's Offense for 2023
Syracuse lost a sensational talent in running back Sean Tucker — the program’s third all-time leading rusher — but returns the other half of one of the ACC’s most dynamic backfield duos, as QB Garrett Shrader is back for his third year as a starter. The redshirt senior appeared in 12 of 13 games for the Orange last fall, completing a career-high 64.7 percent of his passes for 2,640 yards, 17 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He added 453 rushing yards and another nine scores.Shrader’s presence should ease the transition at offensive coordinator from Robert Anae to protégé Jason Beck, who had served as SU’s quarterbacks coach. Beck will lean on a blend of Anae’s pro-style scheme and head coach Dino Babers’ veer-and-shoot offense, but he has major personnel questions to address.
At running back, the Orange may turn to LeQuint Allen, who showed burst as a true freshman, as well as former New Mexico State standout Juwaun Price.
Along the offensive line, a shuffle is expected in the wake of the departures of All-ACC left tackle Matthew Bergeron and two other starters.
Previewing Syracuse's Defense for 2023
Another coordinator handoff is taking place on the other side of the ball with Tony White leaving for Nebraska. This time, though, Syracuse is moving up the coaching tree, as 73-year-old Rocky Long will take over the 3-3-5 scheme that he taught to White, then a UCLA linebacker, two decades ago.The Orange are also losing their two defensive leaders in cornerback Garrett Williams and linebacker Mikel Jones, as well as standout cover men Duce Chestnut (LSU) and Ja’Had Carter (Ohio State) to transfer.
Linebackers Stefon Thompson and Marlowe Wax are well positioned to step into lead roles. Other experienced veterans return, including defensive end Caleb Okechukwu and safeties Justin Barron, Alijah Clark and Jason Simmons Jr.
Integrating new faces like transfer defensive backs Jaeden Gould (Nebraska) and Jayden Bellamy (Notre Dame) will be key this offseason.
Previewing Syracuse's Specialists for 2023
The program is still searching for consistency at punter and must now replace longtime placekicker Andre Szmyt. SU added Missouri transfer punter Jack Stonehouse this offseason to compete with incumbent Max Von Marburg. Stonehouse appeared in 10 games, averaging 42.4 yards on 46 attempts. James Williams and walk-ons Ian Hawkins and Brady Denaburg will compete to take the place of Szmyt, a Lou Groza Award winner in 2018. Trebor Pena is back as one of the ACC’s most dangerous return men.Final Analysis
This level of turnover could be especially troubling for a program like Syracuse, which has seen its lack of depth come back to bite it down the stretch in recent years. Since Babers took over ahead of the 2016 season, the Orange are just 6-20 in November plus a regular-season defeat in December 2020.Keeping Up With The 315 6-20-23 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
Brian Higgins opens the show reacting to John Wildhack’s comments about Dino Babers contract length during his press conference on Tuesday. Then, Brian welcomes on Jordan and Casey for a preview of the hugely important Galaxy Kickball playoffs, which exposes some serious chemistry issues and breaking news regarding the team. Finally, Brian chats about the Bob Huggins news over the weekend.
(youtube; podcast; Locked on Syracuse)
It was a busy weekend in Syracuse Athletic News and Owen Valentine breaks it all down on your Locked On Syracuse Tuesday Episode. 'Cuse Football received a commitment from a four star tight end, Syracuse's best recruit since 2017. What does this mean for the Orange? What does the class look like? Plus, with the news out of West Virginia, could Jesse Edwards come back to the 315?
https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/recruiting/mylachi-williams-recaps-syracuse-official-visit (SI; McAllister)
Class of 2024 four star Philadelphia (PA) Monsignor Bonner linebacker/defensive end Mylachi Williams took an official visit to Syracuse over the weekend.
"The visit was great," Williams said. "I felt welcomed. Campus was nice. Everything was spread out but not too far to where you can't go anywhere. It was nice."
Williams was hosted by Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax.
"My time with him was great," Williams said. "He was basically telling me if I come here, I'm the next guy. That I'm one of those dudes. Saying how great Syracuse is and how he played his freshman year. How I'd play my freshman year."
The 6-3, 210 pounder spent time with the Orange coaches.
"I hung out with all of them," Williams said. "They were just saying I fit and definitely would put on some weight before I come."
Overall, Williams enjoyed his official visit to Syracuse and things highly of the program.
"Syracuse stands pretty good," Williams said. "Syracuse is definitely up there."
Williams visits Pittsburgh this weekend. He currently does not have a timeframe for a decision. In addition to Syracuse and Pittsburgh, Williams holds offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Duke, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Maryland, Missouri, Penn State, Rutgers, Tennessee, Texas A&M, USC, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, among others.
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Get to Know Your Orange Man: #55 OL Josh Ilaoa (TNIAAM; Tomaiuolo)
It’s time to start preparing for the upcoming Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get ready for a critical season for the Orange.
Up next is….
Name: Josh Ilaoa
Position: Offensive Line
Year: Junior
Height: 6’3
Weight: 316 lbs
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
High School: Mallard Creek
2022 stats: Ilaoa played in all 13 games and made one start against Wake Forest on the offensive line last season. He saw a lot more time at center and guard due to injuries on the offensive line.
2023 projections: Expect Ilaoa to compete with incoming transfer J’Ondre Reed for the starting center spot. We’ll also watch and see if he’s moved back to guard at all during camp.
How’d he get here?: Ilaoa chose the Syracuse Orange over 10 other schools, including Illinois, Hawaii and Marshall.
What’d recruiting sites say?: Three stars from 247sports.com, two from https://n./content/athletes/josh-ilaoa-230657?view=pv.
Money quote: During his first year, Ilaoa sat down with Sports Illustrated to discuss his playing time as a freshman. The lineman emphasized his speed when asked about how quarterback Garrett Shrader looks on tape.
Twitter feed: @honchojosh
Instagram feed: @joshilaoa
Instagram/Twitter posts of wonder: Here are Ilaoa and Enrique Cruz getting a little NIL action in as they munch on some beef jerky.
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Get to Know Your Orange Man: #52 DL, Braylen Ingraham (TNIAAM; Wall)
It’s time to start preparing for the upcoming Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get ready for a critical season for the Orange.
Up next is….
Name: Braylen Ingraham
Position: Defensive Line
Year: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 298 lbs
Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
High School/Previous College: St. Thomas Aquinas (Alabama)
2022 stats: Did not play at Alabama
2023 projections: Looked to be healthy during the spring where he was lined up at DE in the 3-3-5. Ingraham could provide help against the run and allow for Syracuse’s young ends to focus on pass-rushing downs. It doesn’t hurt to have players from successful programs around to pass on some of that experience to a young locker room.
How’d he get here?: Ingraham came to Syracuse in January after sitting out the last three seasons at Alabama.
What’d recruiting sites say?: He was a four-star recruit in high school and was a top 25 player in Florida. Chose Alabama after also taking visits to Oregon, Oklahoma and Kentucky. Other offers included Georgia, LSU and Texas.
Money quote: He’s excited to contribute on and off the field for the Orange.
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Matching up: Clemson defense overwhelms the Orange (theclemsoninsider.com; Burnett)
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The Tigers’ strength in 2023 will likely be their defense and as they go through the season, their unit stacks up well against all of the ACC. This is no exception when Clemson takes on Syracuse, a program continuing to rise under Dino Babers.
Defensive line
Advantage: ClemsonThe Orange are young on the defensive line. Kevin Jobity Jr. entered the rotation at defensive end in his freshman year and he performed well, but now he jumps into the starting role. Kevon Darton is the nose tackle for Syracuse and had 54 tackles last season. Caleb Okechukwu had seven sacks as a junior, and is Syracuse’s most efficient edge rusher.
Clemson still has too much talent to match up, with the group of Xavier Thomas, Tyler Davis, Justin Mascoll and Ruke Orhorhoro. It’s a polished unit that has high expectations heading into 2023.
Linebacker
Advantage: ClemsonJeremiah Trotter Jr. is an All-American and that in itself decides this matchup almost every week. That said, the Orange could surprise people with their two linebackers this year.
Stefon Thompson is coming off of a season that ended in the first game, but he was the anchor of Syracuse’s defense in 2021 with 79 tackles. If he returns to form, he could be an All-ACC player. Beside him is Marlowe Wax, who led the team with 91 tackles and earned honorable mention All-ACC recognition.
Cornerback
Advantage: ClemsonThe Tigers return starters at corner with Sheridan Jones and Nate Wiggins, two players that have proved their reliability, especially with the Clemson front. For Syracuse, it’s a changing of the guard after losing Garrett Williams to the NFL this year.
Isaiah Johnson is the most experienced for Syracuse, and he made six starts with 53 tackles in 2022. Nonetheless, it’s going to be a process for the Orange at cornerback.
Safety
Advantage: SyracuseDeath, taxes and a returning unit for the Tigers. Jalyn Phillips, a team-voted captain, is back after starting all 14 games in 2022 and he finished second on the team with 82 tackles. Andrew Mukuba flanks him, and he started 11 games with 50 tackles.
This is where the bread and butter of the Orange defense is, though. Helmed by Justin Barron in the rover position, who made 65 tackles in 2022, Syracuse has three starters back at safety. Alijah Clark is the free safety, and he was not responsible for a touchdown last season according to PFF. If there’s a place Syracuse has the edge, it’s here.
ACC News
Ranking the ACC's non-conference football schedules, how Florida State compares to the rest (tallahassee.com; Williams)
It's hard to believe that we are almost two months away from the start of the college football season.
With schedules being set around the country, non-conference games could make or break teams' seasons. Strength of schedule is important in determining a bowl game, top 25 ranking, or even a spot in the College Football Playoff.
Florida State and the rest of the ACC have put together an interesting mix of non-conference games. Some will be challenged out of the gate while others may breeze by. Here is where each ACC team's non-conference schedule ranks, according to the Democrat.
1. Virginia
Opponents: vs. Tennessee (at Nissan Stadium), vs. James Madison, at Maryland, vs. William and MaryOpening up the season in Nashville against the Vols is a task. Virginia follows that against a JMU program, that has pulled off big upsets before, and at Maryland, which continues to rise with quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa. Even in the Cavaliers' "cupcake week" they face William and Mary, who was 11-2 last fall.
2. Louisville
Opponents: vs. Murray State, vs. Indiana (at Lucas Oil Stadium), vs. Notre Dame, vs. KentuckyIndianapolis is the furthest the Cardinals will have to go in their non-conference schedule, which benefits them. They host two potential top-25 teams, Notre Dame and Kentucky, and an unpredictable Indiana team in a larger venue. This non-conference schedule could turn the Cardinals into a Top 25 team.
3. Pittsburgh
Opponents: vs. Wofford, vs. Cincinnati, at West Virginia, at Notre DameThe Backyard Brawl always proves to be competitive and entertaining, and this year WVU has the edge. Cincinnati will have a different look when it comes to Pitt, kicking off its first season in the Big 12, and the Panthers have a true road game at Notre Dame.
4. North Carolina
Opponents: vs. South Carolina (at Bank of America Stadium), vs. Appalachian State, vs. Minnesota, vs. CampbellIf a true road game was in this mix, UNC's schedule could easily be in the top 3. They'll open up the season against South Carolina, who took down Tennessee and Clemson last fall. App State then comes to Chapel Hill, who almost beat them last fall. That's followed by a Minnesota team with big expectations.
5. Georgia Tech
Opponents: vs. South Carolina State, at Ole Miss, vs. Bowling Green, vs. GeorgiaOle Miss on the road and Georgia at home make the Yellow Jackets' non-conference schedule very interesting. Both games will be a big task in so many different ways. Bowling Green was bowl-eligible last season, meaning that an upset could be likely.
6. Clemson
Opponents: vs. Charleston Southern, vs. Florida Atlantic, vs. Notre Dame, at South CarolinaNotre Dame and South Carolina are the big matchups for the Tigers. The Gamecocks continue to climb the rankings and beat the Tigers last season in Death Valley. FAU is a question mark as the Owls have brought in many transfers. Charleston Southern is a Cupcake Game.
7. Florida State
Opponents: vs. LSU (at Camping World Stadium), vs. Southern Miss, vs. North Alabama, at FloridaFSU's biggest non-conference challenge will be out of the way after Week 1. Its matchup against LSU could be a potential College Football Playoff decider, but after that, it falls off. Southern Miss finished the 2022 season ranked No. 88 in the country. Florida, who the Seminoles beat, 45-38, ranked 50th. That's all on top of North Alabama, who went 1-10 last fall.
8. Wake Forest
Opponents: vs. Elon, vs. Vanderbilt, at Old Dominion, at Notre DameVanderbilt doesn't hurt Wake's schedule and Notre Dame most years will be a game that strengthens seasons, especially when traveling to South Bend. However, going to Old Dominion and hosting a decent Elon team, after a historic season for the Deacons, spells blow out wins.
9. NC State
Opponents: at UConn, vs. Notre Dame, vs. VMI, vs. MarshallThree different ACC teams have UConn on their schedules, making up a quarter of the Huskies' overall schedule. Marshall, who finished the 2022 season ranked No. 56, and Notre Dame give NC State's schedule a bump, but a struggling UConn team and 1-10 VMI squad hurt it.
10. Virginia Tech
Opponents: vs. Old Dominion, vs. Purdue, at Rutgers, at MarshallThe Hokies have a little more of a boost in their schedule, hosting Purdue and even traveling to a strong Marshall program. However, ODU was in the bottom 20 of the FBS and Rutgers was in the bottom 40 last season. Virginia Tech is in a similar place as these two teams but isn't as challenged compared to other teams.
11. Miami
Opponents: vs. Miami (Ohio), vs. Texas A&M, vs. Bethune Cookman, at TempleDespite three FBS opponents and one Power Five opponent, the Hurricanes aren't really facing anyone that poses a huge challenge. Miami (Ohio) and Temple were in the bottom 30 of the FBS last season, but a true road game in Philadephia could be challenging. Texas A&M ranked No. 71, and the Hurricanes blew out Bethune-Cookman 70-13 last season.
12. Duke
Opponents: vs. Lafayette, vs. Northwestern, at UConn, vs. Notre DameTwo bottom 40 teams (Northwestern and UConn) and a Lafayette team, that has not faced a Power 5 opponent since 2012 and went 4-7 last season, hurt the Blue Devils. They get a boost facing Notre Dame but still get the benefit of hosting.
13. Syracuse
Opponents: vs. Colgate, vs. Western Michigan, at Purdue, vs. ArmyOn the road vs. Purdue is a tougher game for Syracuse, considering it beat the Boilermakers by three, but the three other games, at home, heavily favor the Orange. WMU and Army were in the bottom 30 of the FBS and Colgate went 3-8 last season in the FCS.
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Links, News and Rumors - 2023 July 21st (RX; HM)
Links, News and Rumors - 2023 July 21st
From CBS Sports: These five breakout Power Five college football programs will likely take a step back in 2023
One ACC team made their list...
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ACC football: Ranking teams by returning starters, overall production in 2023 (247sports.com; Hughes)
It is a new era of college football. The introduction of the transfer portal, paired with the influence of NIL, has made it harder than ever for teams to retain talent, and this offseason, several of the nation’s biggest roster overhauls belonged to ACC teams. With spring practice in the books and the portal deadline past, we are ranking all 14 ACC programs by total returning starters and their overall production.
Coming off its first nine-win season since 2014, Duke leads all ACC schools in returning starters with 17, including nine on the offensive side of the ball. The Blue Devils’ veteran presence is only matched by that of Florida State, which returned eight starters on both sides of the ball, including ACC Player of the Year candidates Jordan Travis (QB), Trey Benson (RB) and Jared Verse (EDGE).
Few teams in the league experienced as much turnover as Virginia and Wake Forest. The Cavaliers and Demon Deacons return fewer than 10 starters from a season ago.
Here is how ACC programs rank in terms of returning starters and production in 2023:
14. VIRGINIA CAVALIERS
Returning Starters: 9 | Offense: 3 | Defense: 6Tony Elliot has his work cut out in year two. Virginia suffered a mass exodus of talent on offense, returning only two starters of note in center Ty Furnish and running back Perris Jones. Quarterback Tony Muskett, a transfer from FCS Monmouth, needs to turn heads, or the Cavaliers will be at serious risk of finishing with ACC's worst offense for a second year in a row.
Losing stud cornerbacks Fentrell Cypress and Anthony Johnson was a huge blow. However, the return of four starting defensive linemen should help take some pressure off the new guys.
13. WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS
Returning Starters: 8 | Offense: 5 | Defense: 3Wake Forest returns plenty of depth on offense despite the loss of six starters this offseason. Most players on the Demon Deacons' two-deep have played at least two seasons in Winston Salem, including wide receivers Donavon Green and Taylor Morin, who combined for 1,276 yards and 15 touchdowns in 2022. They need to take the next level for the offense to remain competitive after the losses of quarterback Sam Hartman and wide receiver AT Perry.
Defensive end Jasheen Davis led the Demon Deacons with seven sacks as a rotational guy last season and is primed for a big junior campaign in 2023. He anchors a Wake Forest defense that returns just three starters and rosters just one cornerback who has started more than one collegiate game (Caelen Carson).
12. PITTSBURGH PANTHERS
Returning Starters: 11 | Offense: 6 | Defense: 5Phil Jurkovec replaces Kedon Slovis under center, and increased production from returning wide receivers Bub Means and Konata Mumpfield should be expected. The offensive line returns three starters with 84 career starts between them. They are tasked with opening holes for Sun Bowl MVP Rodney Hammond as he looks to replace first-team All-American Israel Abanikanda.
Pitt lost six starters on defense, including ACC Defensive Player of the Year, Calijah Kancey. Cornerback is a strength for the Panthers after returning starters Marquis Williams and MJ Devonshire. Linebacker Shayne Simon and star Bangally Kamara are two hard hitters in the middle of the defense.
11. LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
Returning Starters: 10 | Offense: 4 | Defense: 6Louisville experienced a massive overhaul this offseason as Jeff Brohm started to add his fingerprints to the Cardinals' roster. Outside center Bryan Hudson and right tackle Renato Brown, Louisville only returns two starters on offense, wideout Ahmari Huggins-Bruce and running back Jawhar Jordan, who should be poised for a big season in Brian Brohm's offense.
Louisville switched its base defense from a 4-3 to a 4-2-5 and has the right personnel to do so. The Cardinals return four starting defensive backs, along with junior corner Quincey Riley, who led the team with three interceptions as a sophomore last season.
10. SYRACUSE ORANGE
Returning Starters: 13 | Offense: 5 | Defense: 8Syracuse lost arguably its best offensive player in running back Sean Tucker, but return dual-threat quarterback Garrett Shrader and future NFL Draft pick Oronde Gadsden at tight end. The Orange also welcome back their starting tandem of guards, but not much else on offense.
Losing cornerbacks Duce Chestnut and Ja'Had Carter to the transfer portal is a major blow. However, Syracuse has depth in other poisons after returning a trio of starters along the defensive line and at linebacker.
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Links, News, and Rumors - 2023 June 20th (RX; HM)
Links, News, and Rumors - 2023 June 20th
From Matt Brown's Extra Points: Four thoughts on the "Hot Girl Problem" of NIL, here's a snippet (note: I've bolded some key points):
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When is UNC football’s Mack Brown retiring? Here’s what the Tar Heels' coach said (fayobserver.com; Baxley)
North Carolina football’s Mack Brown isn’t thinking about retirement as the Tar Heels prepare for the 2023 season.
“Just about every recruit that comes in asks me if I’m gonna quit, because they said all the coaches recruiting against us say you’re quitting,” Brown said Tuesday in a press conference at the Kenan Football Center.
“I said, ‘Well, I haven’t talked to any of ‘em.’ There were a number of ‘em last year that said I was quitting that got fired, so they probably ought to worry more about their jobs than mine.”
The 71-year-old Brown, who has nearly 50 years of coaching experience, agreed to a one-year contract extension in February that could keep him in Chapel Hill through January 2028.
Brown has signed a one-year contract extension for the last four years after joining the program in 2019 with a five-year deal. He will be 76 in 2028 when his current contract expires.
“It’s probably the best compliment I could ever have that (some coaches) want me to quit. I want to thank ‘em. … I’m in better shape than I’ve been in 20 years,” Brown said.
“I’m working harder than I’ve been in 20 years. I’m really excited about where this program is and where it can go. I sure wouldn’t be sitting in on Sunday afternoon talking to – on an unofficial visit – a guy from the Class of ‘26, if I was planning on quitting. No, I’m not planning on quitting.”
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The impending college football TV bubble makes next step of realignment tricky for ACC schools (tomahawknation.com; Loesche)
The news of the “Magnificent Seven” in the ACC sent shockwaves across the college football landscape just before the league’s annual meeting in Amelia Island earlier this year.
Florida State athletic director Michael Alford had been at the forefront of lambasting the ACC’s current media deal, but the day that ACC athletic directors and commissioner Jim Phillps were set to meet, it became public knowledge that Florida State, Clemson, Miami, UNC, NC State, Virginia, and Virginia Tech had explored all possible avenues to get out of the ACC’s Grant of Rights and into greener pastures.
The band-aid-on-a-bullet solution the ACC voted on was an unequal revenue-sharing model based on athletic success, with an exact model and parameters still to be determined. This model doesn’t touch any TV revenue, which negates the TV viewership metrics that Alford has publicly championed showing that FSU was amongst the most highly-viewed teams in college football.
With the new model, Phillips acknowledged the ACC’s new reality but outside of getting ESPN to agree to some kind of new TV deal (the chances of which are essentially zero), there is little to stop schools from continuing to search for backup options.
The issue is that even if there is a way out of the Grant of Rights (which as of now, there seems to be no indication of), financial pressures on the SEC and Big 10 to deliver on bigger TV viewership means those conferences and their network partners will be more selective.
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The famous house on top of the former Moyer carriage and car factory in Syracuse recently received a major facelift. (N. Scott Trimble | strimble@syracuse.com)
Here’s what Syracuse’s famous house on a factory roof looks like after a facelift (video) (PS; $; Moriarty)
The curious house on a Syracuse factory roof that has been puzzling passersby for more than a century has a fresh new look.
Workers recently installed new siding, windows and roof shingles on the two-story house that has stood on the roof of the former H.A. Moyer carriage and automobile factory on the city’s North Side for nearly 130 years.
And an old billboard that stood next to the house has been removed, making the house even more visible to the thousands of motorists who drive by the old factory complex every day.
The reno is part of a $55.4 million project to transform the former factory into 128 apartments, nearly half of which will be for people with mental illnesses or physical disabilities and victims of domestic violence. The apartments will have rents as low as $569, making them among the least expensive new housing in the city.
The house stands on the roof of a five-story building at Wolf and North Salina streets and is visible from as far away as Old Liverpool Road in Salina. It’s been a curiosity throughout the building’s long history.
Syracuse's iconic house atop Moyer building gets makeover
The Moyer building, a large Syracuse factory complex dating back to the 1880s, is being renovated into residential and commercial space. The famous house on ...
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Winning waters: Upstate NY lakes rank as some of the best in the country (PS; Hernandez)
Move over ‘heart of the ocean,’ Upstate NY’s large liquid jewels, its beautiful lakes, are some of its most captivating assets.
USA Today’s Readers Choice awards recently had several contests about lakes around the United States and two in Upstate NY earned top honors.
Lake Erie and Lake Champlain both made the top 10 best lists for best lake and best lake for water sports.
Located on opposite sides of these state, one near the Adirondacks and one in Western NY, these lakes share borders with other states too, making them able to be shared by an even bigger swath of America.
Lake Erie, the fourth largest and the shallowest of the Great Lakes, ranked #9 in the best lake contest. It was chosen for its tourism opportunities in cities along the shore like Buffalo, Toledo and Cleveland, as well as the outdoor recreation.
Lake Erie also came in at #9 for best lake for water sports, lauded for its aquatic adventure scene from fishing to shipwreck diving.
Sandwiched between the beautiful mountains of New York and Vermont, Lake Champlain took the fifth spot in the best lake contest. The publication noted its vast array of parks and islands to explore, as well as the city of Burlington, VT on the shore.
The New England body of water also came in at spot #6 in the best lake for water sports. With 107 miles of watery fun, explore the shore by kayak and see how many lighthouses you can visit. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of Champ, the lake’s notorious water monster.
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