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USA Today
17 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Iowa basketball star learns of Hawkeye football legend with same name
Despite having no familial relation, Iowa basketball guard Tavion Banks discovered why his last name carries so much hype and sentimental value among Hawkeye fans after learning of Iowa football legend, Tavian Banks. At 6-foot-7, 200 pounds, Tavion Banks joined the Hawkeyes basketball program via the transfer portal after following head coach Ben McCollum from Drake, where he averaged 10.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game last season en route to capturing Missouri Valley Conference Sixth Man of the Year honors. Banks played in 34 games with the Bulldogs last season and started one contest. The Kansas City native shot 52.0% from the field and 70.5% from the free-throw line. While the senior guard said he played wide receiver in high school, he admitted to having very little knowledge of legendary Iowa football running back, Tavian Banks. Tavian Banks played for Iowa under Hayden Fry from 1994 to 1997, where he exploded onto the college football scene in his senior season by recording 17 rushing touchdowns on 260 carries for a total of 1,691 rushing yards. Banks also added a pair of receiving touchdowns in 1997. In his standout 1997 campaign, Tavian Banks was named the 1997 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and honored as a second-team All-American. Although Tavion Banks may not have the same speed and finesse as Tavian Banks did on the gridiron, McCollum and Iowa basketball hope the senior can elevate the program this year to new heights that the fan base has long been dreaming of. Iowa basketball will open its 2025-26 season on Nov. 4 against Robert Morris from Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Happy for you guys': Sabrina Carpenter's rumored romance with Oregon QB draws cheeky response from Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel trolls Luke Morgan amid Sabrina Carpenter dating rumors (Getty Images & Instagram) A viral photo of Oregon quarterback Luke Moga with pop star Sabrina Carpenter blazed a social media craze. NFL rookie Dillon Gabriel playfully reacted, further triggering the buzz around Moga. Meanwhile, Gabriel, competing for a starting position, is making progress in his own NFL camp. Dillon Gabriel's reaction to Sabrina Carpenter and Luke Moga adds fuel to dating rumor fire College football recently intersected with pop culture, creating quite a stir. Luke Moga, Oregon's promising young quarterback, unexpectedly became a subject of spotlight after being spotted dining with pop star Sabrina Carpenter. The photo, showing them grabbing burgers in Eugene, quickly spread across social media, sparking a flurry of online chatter and speculation. Adding to the buzz, NFL rookie Dillon Gabriel playfully commented on the photo. He posted on Instagram, "Hard launch bro! Happy for you guys," a humorous remark that euphoric Oregon fans and led them to jokingly tag Moga as "QB1," extending his role beyond the gridiron. Luke Moga has already generated considerable excitement, despite being a redshirt freshman who hasn't yet played a collegiate snap. His high school statistics underscored his dual-threat capabilities, with nearly 1,900 passing yards and 23 touchdowns through the air, along with over 650 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Carpenter, a music star whose romantic life frequently attracts media attention, instantly fueled speculation about a potential relationship with Moga. While neither has confirmed anything, the internet is awash with creative memes and diverse reactions. For many Oregon supporters, this public sighting solidified Moga's "star power" even before he's thrown a college pass. Meanwhile, Dillon Gabriel, the source of the "hard launch" jest, although for his athletic pursuits, is also drawing significant attention. The former Oregon quarterback was drafted 94th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2025 NFL Draft. Facing off against veterans Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and fellow rookie Shedeur Sanders, he's currently engaged in a tough competition for the starting quarterback position. Reports from Browns minicamp indicate that Gabriel has been taking the majority of first-team practice repetitions, displaying the same precision and composure that previously earned him a Heisman finalist nod and the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year award. While some scouts have articulated reservations about his height and arm strength, Cleveland's coaching staff remains optimistic. They are particularly fascinated by his adaptability, having successfully learned and led offenses at three different college programs. Also Read: Travis Kelce hints at secrets behind his Taylor Swift romance in cryptic new podcast teas With Deshaun Watson grounded by injury, Gabriel has a genuine opportunity to earn playing time. His ability to make quick, accurate throws in a West Coast offense could be precisely what Cleveland requires. Whether he's stirring up headlines or throwing spirals, one thing's clear: Dillon Gabriel knows how to stay in the conversation. Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Browns officially sign quarterback to rookie contract
BEREA, Ohio (WKBN) — The Cleveland Browns have officially signed QB Dillon Gabriel to his 4-year rookie contract. Gabriel was selected by Cleveland in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft at No. 94 overall out of Oregon. During his college career, he appeared in 64 career games at Oregon (2024), Oklahoma (2022-23) and Central Florida (2019-21). Last season, Gabriel was named a Heisman Trophy Finalist and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year after completing piling up a career-high 3,857 yards and 30 touchdowns. He also added seven rushing touchdowns. Gabriel finished his collegiate career as the FBS all-time leader in total touchdowns with 189. The Browns have now signed six of their seven picks from the 2025 NFL Draft. The lone rookie that is currently unsigned is running back Quinshon Judkins, who was selected in the second round out of Ohio State. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
31-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Browns beat writer has flaming critique on QB Dillon Gabriel
Browns beat writer has flaming critique on QB Dillon Gabriel The Cleveland Browns are through one week of OTAs, and there are already takes being thrown around about rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders. And for once, the spotlight is actually on the third round pick Gabriel, rather than the fifth rounder, Sanders. It's not necessarily in a positive light, however, as The Athletic's Zac Jackson has raised concerns regarding how the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year has looked thus far. And from his eyes, it has not been overly impressive. Here is what Jackson of The Athletic had to say on the former UCF, Oklahoma, and Oregon quarterback who the Browns selected with the 94th overall pick in the draft: "Dillon Gabriel does not look like an NFL quarterback to me. Like zero percent... I just don't think any other team was taking him in the top-100 or even the top-150. If I am wrong and the Cleveland Browns have their quarterback, that would be great. One of these years, I would love to cover a normal franchise and a rookie quarterback that sticks around for more than 6-to-18 months. But if it's Dillon Gabriel, I will be beyond shocked." It's way too early to make any definitive statement about the Browns' quarterback situation heading into what will be a hotly contested battle throughout training camp. We'll see if Gabriel is catching the attention of the coaching staff thus far more than he is the local media.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cleveland Browns pick QB Dillon Gabriel in Round 3 of NFL draft: Fit, scouting report
BEREA — The Cleveland Browns drafted Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel with the No. 94 pick of the 2025 NFL Draft. Gabriel was the fifth quarterback taken in the draft. Here's what Browns fans need to know about Gabriel in our instant analysis of the pick. Dillon Gabriel scouting report Gabriel has played a lot of football over his career. He originally enrolled in 2019 at UCF, where he played three seasons, the last of which was cut short three games in by a broken clavicle. Gabriel went to Oklahoma in 2022, playing two seasons there before jumping to Oregon for his final season. The left-handed quarterback doesn't have a huge arm, but can put it on the money in the intermediate areas. Gabriel is also reasonably careful with the football, with only 32 career interceptions over 2,111 pass attempts. How Dillon Gabriel fits with Browns The Browns needed a quarterback in this draft, and Gabriel is a quarterback. However, he wasn't one of the quarterbacks everyone assumed they might target. Still, Gabriel joins a quarterback room with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett and an injured Deshaun Watson. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has indicated all of the quarterbacks would compete for the starting job, so Gabriel will at least get a chance. Dillon Gabriel stats Gabriel, 24, measured 5-foot-11, 205 pounds at the NFL scouting combine. He's started 63 of the 64 career games, completing 1,376 of 2,111 passes (65.2%) for 18,722 yards with 155 touchdowns and 32 interceptions. Gabriel was a first-team All-American and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year in his final season at Oregon, which finished undefeated before losing to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. He completed 326 of 447 passes (72.9%) for 3,857 yards with 30 touchdowns and six interceptions. Dillon Gabriel highlights Here's a look at some of Dillon Gabriel's highlights from his final season at Oregon: Chris Easterling can be reached at ceasterling@ Read more about the Browns at Follow him on X at @ceasterlingABJ This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns draft QB Dillon Gabriel in NFL draft: Fit, scouting report
