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3 days ago
- Sport
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LSU football makes cut for elite five-star offensive linemen after official visit
LSU football target Immanuel Iheanacho listed the Tigers in his top four, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett on Friday. The five-star offensive lineman is down to LSU, Oregon, Penn State, and Auburn. The Ducks remain the frontrunners, as On3's Prediction Machine gives them an 86.1% chance of landing Iheanacho's commitment. Steve Wiltfong logged this prediction in mid-May. Advertisement Iheanacho took his official visit to Baton Rouge on May 30, with trips to the other three schools scheduled for June. He ranks as the No. 3 prospect in the 2026 class, second at his position and first out of Maryland. The Baltimore native would add to the SEC's top class in the cycle as the third offensive lineman. Jalen Chapman and Brysten Martinez locked in their decisions, both Louisiana natives. Iheanacho would be a huge get for LSU as it looks to cement the top spot across the country among 2026 recruiting class. All four major recruiting services rank Iheanacho as the No. 2 offensive tackle in the class, behind Miami commit Jackson Cantwell. Advertisement With offensive line coach Brad Davis and tight ends coach Alex Atkins, LSU has two of the top offensive line recruiters in the country. LSU's top linemen usually come from Louisiana, but LSU has the resources to land a national five-star. LSU's recruiting class ranks No. 2 in the country with USC holding the top spot. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Elite five-star tackle includes LSU football in final four schools
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17-05-2025
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LSU makes trip to top-20 2026 offensive lineman ahead of official visit
2026 four-star prospect Zaden Kremlin received a visit from LSU offensive line coach Brad Davis, according to a report from On3 on Thursday. The interior offensive line recruit heads to Baton Rouge on May 30 for an official visit, his second trip to campus. It appears Davis wanted to check in beforehand on one of his top targets for the incoming class, which has two offensive linemen committed. Advertisement Kremlin ranks No. 18 at his position and No. 31 out of Texas, according to On3's Industry Rankings. He would be the second guard commitment alongside three-star Jalen Chapman and third overall along the offensive line with top-10 tackle Brysten Martinez. The Tigers made Kremlin a priority this spring, logging three total visits in 2025. Offensive coordinator Joe Sloan made the trip to Texas in January and early May. They're competing against the likes of Michigan, Texas, Texas A&M and SMU. "Talking to Coach Davis, hearing what he had to say put LSU back in it," Kremlin said in February. "My dad grew up in Louisiana, so I liked LSU as a kid too." This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU recruiting news: Brad Davis pays visit to priority OL target
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23-03-2025
- Climate
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Residents devastated as two unprecedented catastrophes occur within days of each other: 'It's not fair'
In February, catastrophic flooding devastated Kentucky and West Virginia, prompting thousands of water rescues, damaging homes, and killing at least 17 people. Just a few days later, a snowstorm and Arctic temperatures slammed the region, hampering cleanup efforts. As The Washington Post reported, when several inches of rain fell in the Appalachian Mountains, which had recently been hammered by several rain systems, it led to historic flooding that left many rural communities without heat and power. Eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia bore the brunt of the impacts. And since some parts of the region had already received up to twice their normal winter precipitation, the soil couldn't absorb all the rainfall. Several rivers breached their banks, causing widespread flooding and road closures. Saturated soils also led to mudslides and landslides, leaving homes full of mud and towns in shambles. "It's catastrophic across the region," Rev. Brad Davis, a West Virginia resident, told the Post. After the rounds of rain moved through, some of which broke records in Kentucky, the area had to contend with snow and subzero temperatures. With nearly 1 in 4 households still without power, many had to put cleanup efforts on hold and seek emergency shelters to stay warm. For some residents, the storms brought back memories of the destructive floods that impacted the region in 2022. Though they were better prepared this time, they didn't have much chance to recover between systems. "It's not fair that we got hit again," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. "It's not fair that some of the same areas got flooded again, and it's certainly not fair that we're getting hit by a snowstorm while this is still going on." Extreme weather, such as floods and heavy rainfall, has become more common as the planet warms. In vulnerable areas such as the Appalachians, these events can be deadly, as residents had no way of leaving quickly when water rushed through valleys. Recently, communities in the area haven't been able to catch a break, as back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated North Carolina and South Carolina, among other states, in fall. Some remote towns are still rebuilding and waiting for disaster relief funds, though Congress allocated $100 billion in emergency aid. Do you think your city has good air quality? Definitely Somewhat Depends on the time of year Not at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. But because rising global temperatures are causing more frequent storms and floods, it's making it harder for people to recover. Extensive relief efforts are still underway, with organizations such as Samaritan's Purse and Appalachian Regional Healthcare providing critical assistance and supplies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has assisted several residents in West Virginia after President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for the state. Developers have also started designing hurricane- and flood-proof homes to improve communities' resilience in the face of our rapidly changing climate. Fortunately, there are things you can do as an individual to reduce the impacts of the planet's overheating. For example, powering your home and appliances with clean energy sources, such as wind and solar, and switching to an electric vehicle, can make a big difference. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
