Syracuse University Names Fran Brown as New Football Coach; Snowstorm Causes Dozens of Crashes
Central New York woke up to a snowy morning with temperatures ranging from a high of 44 to a low of 27. The region experienced its first major winter storm of the season on Tuesday, resulting in several inches of snow. The inclement weather led to slippery roads and caused more than 50 crashes and disabled vehicles in just a two-hour period. Local emergency response teams, including police, firefighters, and ambulance crews, were on high alert to address the incidents.
As the snowfall continued, national attention turned to Syracuse as ABC’s World News Tonight with David Muir reported on the winter storm. Although David Muir, who hails from Syracuse, did not personally visit the area, meteorologist Rob Marciano provided coverage from the snow-blanketed region.
In the realm of sports, Syracuse University made a significant announcement on Tuesday regarding its football program. Fran Brown, a highly respected coach, has been named as the university’s next head football coach. Brown, who previously served as the defensive backs coach at Georgia, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the program. Syracuse University praised his track record in recruiting, his connections to a college football powerhouse, and his familiarity with the Northeast region. John Wildhack, the athletic director of SU, expressed confidence in Brown’s vision for the future of the football program.
Turning to a recent criminal case, it has been revealed that Jason Eaton, the suspect accused of shooting three college students in Vermont, had a history of troubling behavior. According to a police report, Eaton’s ex-girlfriend had reported him to the authorities in Central New York due to his harassing messages and concerning conduct.
On a more heartwarming note, Ralph Rotella’s Discount Shoe Repair in downtown Syracuse continues its charitable efforts with Ralphy’s Christmas Shoe Drive. With about 30,000 pairs of donated shoes already received, Rotella’s establishment aims to collect even more footwear for those in need this holiday season.
Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco also made headlines as he announced his upcoming It Ain’t Right tour, which includes several performances in Upstate New York in 2024. Maniscalco’s popularity has soared in recent years, making this tour an exciting event for his fans.
In local sports news, Syracuse guard Judah Mintz shone on the court with a career-high of 33 points during Tuesday night’s game. The Syracuse Orange, fresh from their trip to the Maui Invitational in Hawaii, displayed their prowess with a commanding 80-57 victory over the LSU Tigers in the ACC/SEC Challenge at the JMA Wireless Dome.
In other news:
– A Syracuse woman has been appointed to a state panel responsible for judging judges.
– Clay held an open house as a land use study anticipates growth spurred by the presence of Micron.
– CNY singer Tom Nitti chose to exit The Voice for personal reasons.
– An all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue and hot pot restaurant recently opened its doors.
– A Syracuse man is facing charges after allegedly biting off the tip of his neighbor’s finger during a dispute.
– A true crime podcast focused on the cold case of Carol Ryan has surpassed 100,000 downloads.
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