Apparently Jim Boeheim’s a food expert in coaching circles

We’ve long hoped for the day when the ACC Network gave Syracuse Orange coach Jim Boeheim the platform he rightfully deserved as a foremost expert on cuisine. And in keeping with the tradition of the coach sharing his food and travel insights, Syracuse.com shares some of the coach’s picks from the road and how he’s become a bit of an expert resource for other coaches.

Predictably, Boeheim loves Italian restaurants, though mixes in a “wildcard” or two with steak and Mediterranean options as well. Really, these locations should all be rated in terms of the quality of their chicken parm, or on a scale of 1 to 5 Delmonico’s (how they compare to the Syracuse establishment).

In any case, browse the list and marvel at Jim picking the exact restaurant you’d expect him to pick in every city. Sadly no opinions about L.A. here — would’ve loved to compare notes with Coach.

That, plus the rest of your daily Syracuse links below:

Jim Boeheim’s favorite restaurants: See where Syracuse coach eats on the road (Syracuse.com)

That theory was put to the test a few years ago when the Syracuse basketball team found itself in Salt Lake City, Utah, for the NCAA Tournament. Salt Lake City was a new stop for Boeheim. So he reached out to former NBA coach and television analyst Mike Fratello and former Seton Hall coach turned NBA analyst P.J. Carlesimo. That’s generally what coaches do when they have to spend so much time traveling. They rely on each other and Boeheim is regarded as a go-to guy.

In exclusive interview, Clemson football QB Kelly Bryant says he will transfer (Greenville News)

Under new NCAA redshirt guidelines, by leaving Clemson now, Bryant can salvage his final year of eligibility. He has not decided where he will spend it. “I feel like it’s what’s best for me and my future,” Bryant said in an exclusive interview with The Greenville News. “I was just going to control what I could control and try to make the most of my opportunity, but at the end of the day, I just don’t feel like I’ve gotten a fair shot.”

If Syracuse football beats Clemson, would it be SU’s most impactful win ever? (Syracuse.com)

To that end, there is a strong case to be made Saturday’s contest is one of the most important games in program history, given what’s at stake should the Orange stun the Tigers for the second-straight season. So, to put this week’s game in perspective, we set out to rank the most impactful Syracuse football games of all time, games, like Saturday’s, that carry a little more weight than the average one.

‘It’s an addiction,’ The anatomy of SU football’s scalping market (Daily Orange)

He pulled a laminated piece of paper out of his pocket. In bold lettering it read, “I NEED TICKETS.” Raj flaunted it earlier on Marshall Street, but now, closer to the Dome, it drew too much attention. He tucked the sign behind a garbage can. He continued to the box office, checked the price of the cheapest seat available, $25, and smirked. He could buy tickets from fans for $5, and then sell it later for a profit.

Nykeim Johnson had to overcome injury before he could show his height doesn’t matter (Daily Orange)

“When I first got hurt it was really nerve-wracking,” Johnson said. “But I really had to just keep pushing, keep fighting every day, going to get rehab, going to get treatment, just making sure I was staying on top of the hamstring.” What separates Johnson from other receivers is his speed and quickness.

3 Reasons Clemson’s Offense will improve under Trevor Lawrence (Shakin the Southland)

College basketball preseason top 25 (NBC Sports)

The Eliminator: Who is already out of the playoff race? (ESPN)

Eric Dungey among 179 semifinalists for William V. Campbell Trophy (National Football Foundation)

Iliass Aouani becomes a leader for SU after roster turnover (Daily Orange)

Syracuse’s backline falls off late in games (Daily Orange)