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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Georgia Tech catches attention by landing speed to boost offense
Brent Key didn't wait long to fill the void left by one of Georgia Tech's fastest playmakers. On Tuesday morning, the Yellow Jackets landed a commitment from Bowling Green transfer wide receiver Rahkeem Smith, as reported by Pete Nakos of on3 sports. Smith, a speedy, 5-foot-9 target who brings a much-needed spark to Tech's offense and special teams. Smith's decision comes at a pivotal time, as the program aims to inject more explosiveness into its vertical passing game following the departure of Eric Singleton Jr. to Auburn. Smith, originally from Baltimore, Maryland, posted 25 catches for 349 yards and three touchdowns last season at Bowling Green, averaging an impressive 14 yards per grab. His ability to stretch the field will be crucial for Georgia Tech, which ranked just 92nd nationally in passing yards per game in 2024 (198.7). Advertisement But it's not just offense where Smith could shine. Standing at 175 pounds with elite short-area quickness, Smith is expected to immediately compete for a role in the return game—a unit Georgia Tech has consistently leaned on for momentum shifts. His versatility adds to a revamped receiver corps that includes fellow transfer Eric Rivers (FIU), South Carolina product Debron Gatling, and returner Malik Rutherford. 'Done a good job with it,' Key said this spring when asked about the vertical passing game. 'We've got some guys… once he's [Rivers] out there and we get some other pieces in there, I think we have a chance to really improve that part of the offense.' Smith is exactly the kind of 'piece' Key was hinting at. Advertisement His arrival continues a calculated rebuild of Georgia Tech's skill positions, where speed and separation have become top priorities. With Smith's signing, the Jackets not only replace lost production but potentially upgrade it—with a player who can make an impact the moment he touches the field. Tech fans, circle his name now—Rahkeem Smith might just be the game-breaker Georgia Tech's been missing. Related: Georgia Tech pitcher turns heads with ACC Player of the Week honors Related: Georgia Tech WBB sends strong message by hiring top assistant
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Carson Tinney had a heck of a week for Notre Dame, and he's been awarded for it
Carson Tinney had a heck of a week for Notre Dame, and he's been awarded for it Tinney's numbers are unreal, and he earns more than one award for his dream week Carson Tinney has had a heck of a week, and now the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catcher has an award to show for it. Tinney took home the Dick Howser Trophy National Co-Hitter of the Week trophy after batting 9-for-12 with nine hits, two doubles, four home runs, seven RBI and 10 runs scored as the Fighting Irish swept the Stanford Cardinal on the road. He had an .800 on-base percentage, 1.917 slugging percentage and caught all four baserunners who attempted to steal against him. In the final game of the series, Tinney was 5-for-5 with a double, a home run, an RBI and four runs scored. Those were career highs for hits and runs scored during a single game. During the week overall, Tinney was 10-for-15 with 10 hits, 11 runs, two doubles, five homers, five walks and nine RBI. He had a 1.800 slugging percentage and a .750 on-base percentage as Notre Dame went 4-0. This is the first NCBWA Hitter of the Week honor for Tinney, and he also was ACC Player of the Week. That's quite a seven days. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Tim on X: @tehealey
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
National outlet names Clemson hurler Pitcher of the Week
National outlet names Clemson hurler Pitcher of the Week Drew Titsworth turned in a memorable first career start for the Clemson Tigers on Friday night. The sophomore right-hander threw six shutout innings in the Tigers' 2-1 win over Louisville, holding the Cardinals to three hits. He allowed no walks and struck out three batters. Titsworth's first start came after 13 appearances in relief this season and 19 in his freshman season in 2024. "Obviously, Drew Titsworth should get all the headlines, being his first career start and going six scoreless against a really good offensive team," Clemson coach Erik Bakich said. On Monday, he did. Titsworth was named ACC Pitcher of the Week by D1 Baseball (subscription required). Notre Dame catcher Carson Tinney was named the outlet's ACC Player of the Week. In 14 games this season, Titsworth is 4-0 with a 2.86 ERA and 1.03 WHIP in 28 1/3 innings. He has 32 strikeouts to seven walks. Opponents are batting .214 off the Frankenmuth, Mich., native. Clemson rose to No. 2 in the major Top 25 rankings Monday, including the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Tigers host the No. 9 Georgia Bulldogs in a top 10 matchup Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium beginning at 8 p.m. ET. The game can be seen on ESPNU. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Boston Globe
27-02-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Maxime Raynaud, Stanford keep Boston College men's basketball winless on the road
Advertisement The Cardinal grabbed a 19-8 lead midway through the first half after a 15-2 run in the first half and the Eagles were never able to get closer than 7 before going into the break trailing, 37-19. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Boston College was just 7-for-26 from the floor in the first half, including 2-for-11 from 3-point range, and committed 11 turnovers. Stanford (18-10, 10-7) was 14 for 26 in the opening 20 minutes. The closest the Eagles could get in the second half was 14 (74-60). Chad Venning had a team-high 13 points for Boston College (12-16, 4-13) and Roger McFarlane added 11. Both players were scoreless in the first half and Venning committed four turnovers. Two days after being named ACC Player of the Week for the third time this season, Donald Hand Jr. was limited to 6 points on 2 of 10 shooting. The Eagles remain in the Bay Area for a Saturday night contest against California. A loss would eliminate BC from a spot in Charlotte. Keith Pearson can be reached at
