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Welcome to National Oyster Day!
Oysters 101
There are over 100 species of true oysters and traditionally they are named after the body of water or bay in which they are grown and are known by a myriad of names such as Wellfleets, Kumamoto and La Saint Simon.
The molluscs take on the characteristics of the water in which they live. This impacts their flavour and texture so that tastes can range from sweet to salty to buttery and metallic, with texture running firm to soft and gooey to chewy. Some oysters have hints of seaweed, mineral flavour and hints of melon and mushrooms.
The main difference between East Coat and West Coast oysters is East Coast ones are smaller, milder in flavour and saltier, while West Coast varieties are creamy and sweet.
The largest oyster-producing body of water is located in Chesapeake Bay on the east coast of the U.S. Large beds of edible oysters are also found in Japan and Australia.
SU News
If He Can Stay Healthy, Deshaun Watson is a Heisman Trophy Candidate
SU 2015 Opponent Preview Series: Clemson Tigers (thejuice; Cheng)
HEISMAN CANDIDATE: Deshaun Watson oozes potential. In eight tantalizing games last season, the sophomore quarterback threw for 1,466 yards and 14 touchdowns. His passer rating was 188.6, which would’ve been tops in the ACC had he qualified. But a broken hand, and later a torn ACL, cut short his campaign, and Watson had to watch from the sideline as the Tigers trounced Oklahoma in the Russell Athletic Bowl. Watson is now healthy and the rest of the ACC is on notice after he was named the Preseason ACC Player of the Year. There’s also plenty of Heisman buzz. “He’s as advertised,” Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney said at ACC Kickoff. “Really excited about his future, his potential. Can’t wait to get him back out on the field.”
» Related: Previewing SU’s game against Louisville
WHO TO WATCH FOR: Clemson lost offensive coordinator Chad Morris to SMU, but that shouldn’t affect the Tigers too much, as they promoted from within. Swinney will hope for continuity from former running backs coach Tony Elliott and wide receivers coach Jeff Scott, who are now co-offensive coordinators. They will probably be calling plenty of plays for Artavis Scott, who caught 76 passes for 965 yards and eight touchdowns in his freshman season. Another sophomore to watch for is running back Wayne Gallman. He finished with 769 yards and four touchdowns in his first year.
PREDICTION: Watson was out for Syracuse’s 16-6 loss to Clemson last year, and the Orange mostly contained his backup, Cole Stoudt. If SU has to face Watson this season, it will have its hands full trying to contain the dual-threat quarterback. As for the Tigers, they return just two starters from a defense that was one of 2014’s best. But Clemson has won at least 10 games for four straight seasons, and will compete for an ACC title again. CLEMSON 35, SYRACUSE 17.
West Coast Concepts Will Meet East Coast Passing Game at Syracuse in 2015 (TNIAAM; Cassillo)
Last week, we learned all about Syracuse Orange football's "hybrids" and that offensive coordinator Tim Lester almost installed his scheme mid-season. As we've become accustomed to, however, a new week means a new update or two from SU's OC. This week, we finally get a little more information on the Orange passing game.
In another informative piece with Syracuse.com's Stephen Bailey, Lester talks about the SU passing offense and the West Coast concepts he'll be installing -- a stark contrast from George McDonald's old read-option styles. Using Terrel Hunt's experience as the as the key to it all, the team has already used the offseason to install simple, identical routes. And the redshirt senior quarterback understands that his ability to pick up the new offense will be integral to this attack. As he told Bailey:
"It's going to all be on my shoulders, and I'm fine with that. I'll take the success and I'll take the failure."
Hunt being so critical isn't lost on Lester, either. He's working directly with Hunt on how the West Coast concepts are installed. From the piece:
Lester and Hunt believe the concept-based approach is much easier to understand for the quarterbacks and receivers. Rather than memorizing dozens of plays, Lester said the team is using only five concept families: Smash, Stick, Hi-Lo, Drive and Vertical. Each concept features a handful of route combinations that utilize tight ends (hybrids/Ys) and running backs moreso than most other passing schemes.
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Matching ACC Football Programs to Their English Premiere League Doppelgangers (TNIAAM; Haller, Cassillo, Swordsman)
Just days away from the Barclays Premier League's opening day, we're here to see what sort of similarities we can draw between some top-flight English football teams and their college football analogs from the Atlantic Coast Conference.
... Wait, what's that? You don't have an EPL side to root for? Well now you certainly do.
Without further ado, and presented in alphabetical order:
Boston College Eagles = Swansea City A.F.C.
Boston College is on the outskirts of the ACC footprint, the only school as far on the fringes as our Orange. Swansea is in a whole different country than the rest of the league. Well, it's in the same sovereign state, the United Kingdom, but different countries because Wales... nevermind, crown-based politicking aside, it's out there.
Both teams are fully capable of playing a real quality football game and usually can come up with a solid campaign, however both suffer the same fate. Their local populace would rather support a different sport. At BC, hockey is king. In Swansea they're more likely to watch a rugby match.
Clemson Tigers = Arsenal F.C.
Tradition, loads of fans, beautiful, fluid football, yet always the bridesmaid, never the bride in recent years. No I'm not talking about Arsenal, I'm talking about Clemson. Both the Gunners and the Tigers have been extremely high-quality sides of late. Managers/coaches Arsene Wenger and Dabo Swinney both know how to put on a show and play some pretty football. Both teams have flattered to deceive in recent years, but don't tell either fan base that or you'll never hear the end of it.
Duke Blue Devils = Southampton F.C.
This one wrote itself. Team historically mired in mediocrity takes a chance on a coach, alters their system and starts turning a little bit of talent into a lot of result. Doing more with less has been the theme under David Cutcliffe for Duke. It has also become the trademark of the Saints. Southampton has one of the best youth academies in the game and continually restocks when everyone else seems to think they'll be down on their luck. With a lot of offensive turnover for the Blue Devils this season, we'll see if the same holds true for Duke.
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Lakeview Amphitheatre Organizers Reverse "No Lawn Chairs" Policy for Miranda LAmbert Concert (PS; Baker)
They say the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Or, in this case, the squeaky lawn chair.
After declaring last week that no lawn chairs would be allowed at the Miranda Lambertconcert at the Lakeview Amphitheater, organizers have changed their minds. The reversed decision came after some concertgoers expressed concern.
"Lots of people emailed and have been in touch," said Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney. "We went back to SMG and Live Nation to revisit the decision."
Mahoney said the initial decision to disallow lawn chairs had its merits. Chairs might make it hard for those sitting on blankets to see and there is a slight grade on the lawn that might make chair seating difficult.
Ultimately, however, chairs would allow many people to attend who might not be able to otherwise. Therefore, chairs will be allowed for the upcoming concert.
Lawn seats for the concert cost $35 and are available via Ticketmaster.com or at the Solvay Bank Box Office at the Oncenter. There are still some reserved seats available inside the pavilion for $75 or $95 (plus fees).
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