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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas A&M lands star outfielder and Flower Mound (TX) native from the transfer portal
Texas A&M lands star outfielder and Flower Mound (TX) native from the transfer portal Texas A&M's 2026 baseball roster will won't look drastically different, but will include several new faces from Florida Atlantic's 2025 roster, as pitcher Michael (MJ) Bollinger committed to the Aggies on Friday, while star outfielder Jake Duer, who was the Owl's best hitter before his season-ending injury, is also headed to College Station next season. With the news that Utility player/outfielder Jamal George has entered the transfer portal, Duer's addition is timely, and his Texas connection as a Flower Mound (TX) native started his career at TCU before transferring to FAU. At the same time, his elite statline included 428/.551/1.048 with 11 doubles, 27 RBIs, and 21 walks in 34 games before his injury. Knowing that infielder Wyatt Henseler is out of eligibility and junior outfielder Jace LaViolette is likely headed to the 2025 MLB Draft, it was vital for second-year head coach Michael Earley to land an elite hitter with experience, knowing that third baseman Gavin Grahovac is returning from his season-ending injury. Duer is an immediate starting option with plenty of production. However, he only hit two home runs, which is the only knock for a player hitting .428. Entering the 2026 season as a senior, this is a big year for Duer, who has his own MLB dreams, knowing that a great season in the SEC can solidify his baseball future. Star junior outfielder Caden Sorrell has yet to announce his return, but knowing that his former Marcus High School teammate is now on the team, that could all but seal the deal. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bengals QB Joe Burrow Reveals Hot Take On Hendrickson Contract Controversy
Trey Hendrickson was mired in mediocrity for the first four seasons of his pro career. After being selected in the third round out of Florida Atlantic by the New Orleans Saints in 2017, Hendrickson averaged just five sacks per season. That includes a total of 13.5 in his contract year of 2020. His timing was perfect. Advertisement Hendrickson signed a four-year, $60 million deal with Cincinnati in free agency in 2021 and has been one of the most consistent and prolific pass rushers since. He's made the Pro Bowl every season with the Bengals, and last year, finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting and made First-Team All-Pro. After signing a one-year, $21 million extension for the 2025 season, Hendrickson once again is entering a contract year. And he expects to be paid once again. And one teammate, quarterback Joe Burrow, is all for it. "We'll see what happens with that. You know how I feel about Trey. He's a guy who deserves to get paid and get paid what he wants and what the market says he deserves," Burrow said. Amid rumors that Cincy has offered him a deal worth $28 million APY, the 30-year-old Hendrickson has posted back-to-back 17.5 sack seasons, and the Bengals will have to pay him accordingly ... or someone else will. Advertisement The other top pass rushers in the league are being paid upwards of $30 million per year. Hendrickson is a top-3 player at his position at the very least. And will draw at least that amount on the open market. Will that be in Cincinnati or somewhere else? Burrow hopes it's in Cincinnati. Related: Colts Urged To Trade for Disgruntled Bengal Related: Bengals 3,000-Yard RB Named Likely Cut Candidate
Miami Herald
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Poll: Floridians oppose six-week abortion law, despite backing Trump in 2024
Nearly half of Florida voters oppose the state's current abortion law, according to a new poll released on Wednesday by MediaLab@FAU. Just over a third support it and the rest don't know what to think. Forty-nine percent of people polled said they were opposed to Florida's new law that makes it illegal to obtain an abortion past the sixth week of pregnancy, with few exceptions. Thirty-five percent said they support the six-week law, and another 16 percent said they were unsure. Working in collaboration with Florida Atlantic's PolCom Lab, MediaLab@FAU launched its first poll this month to get a sense of where Floridians stand on a variety of controversial issues, including abortion. The poll was conducted by Mainstreet Research, which polled 961 Florida voters between April 4 and 9. The Supreme Court's overturn of Roe v. Wade nearly three years ago triggered abortion bans and strict new limits on abortion across the United States. Twelve states now have a total abortion ban, while 29 states have abortion bans based on gestational duration, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health. The MediaLab poll also included a question about Florida's hurdles for a citizen-proposed amendment to be added to the state constitution. Amendment 4, which would have enshrined abortion rights through viability – generally considered as 24 weeks of gestation – was given a thumbs up last November by 57% of Florida voters. However, it needed 60% to pass, frustrating advocates of that measure as well as a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana, which garnered nearly 56% of the vote. Florida has among the nation's most stringent requirements to make changes to its constitution. This threshold was deemed appropriate by 57% of MediaLab poll participants, while only 26% said it was too high. The rest had no opinion or said it was 'too low.' Dr. Kevin Wagner, co-executive director of the PolCom Lab and a professor of political science at Florida Atlantic, said the question about the threshold might have needed more explanation for voters who aren't necessarily tuned into the intricacies of ballot initiatives. 'The vast majority of people don't spend a lot of time thinking about how bills become law and how constitutional amendments get passed,' said Wagner. 'The problem with this question is that we're asking for an analysis that maybe many voters did not make, and that can be tricky sometimes.' Pollsters working on a campaign, he noted, would probably spend time educating voters about the system before asking the question, though this was beyond the scope of the MediaLab project. In addition to the poll, whose findings are being released towards the end of Florida's legislative session (May 2) and Americans marking the first 100 days of the second Trump administration (April 30), MediaLab reporters also asked individual voters for their opinions on issues addressed in the poll. 'I don't support the current Florida abortion law, but it is better than straight-up banning it,' said Nick Joseph, 23, a Delray Beach resident. 'I just believe that the decision of abortion should be left to the woman and not the government.' Malik Booth, a retail manager who lives in Boynton Beach, offered a similar viewpoint. 'I believe women should have the right to make whatever decision is best for them and their situation,' said Boothe, 29. 'Considering most people don't find out they're pregnant until about six weeks, I don't think that's enough time to decide.' Jacqueline Romano, a student at the State College of Florida in Bradenton, said that the abortion issue was more complex for her. Her religious views make her personally opposed to abortion, but she draws the line on the state's severe limitations. 'Being raised Catholic I'd say yes [to the six-week ban] but as a woman, I don't think I can agree with it being a law,' said Romano, 24. 'Six weeks is just too soon. Some women wouldn't even know by that time. I think there should be a little more room allowing for decision-making. Having a child is a big deal, a lot of responsibility.' Kelvin Nguyen, a resident of Orlando, said he found the 60% threshold to be a reasonable barrier for public consensus on a given issue. 'If people want to get stuff changed, they've got to have a majority vote,' said Nguyen, 23. 'I think 60% is a good number.' The poll also revealed differences in opinion based on 2024 presidential preferences. Just 11 percent of those who favored former Vice President Kamala Harris supported the six-week ban, while 78.6% were against it. However, 53.3% of President Donald Trump's voters approve of the measure, compared to 27.9% who oppose it. The poll for MediaLab was conducted with text messaging and an online panel. The survey gave respondents the option to complete the survey in English and Spanish. The estimated margin of error for the poll is +/- 3.2% at the 95% confidence level. For more information, please download the full from Mainstreet Research. - Andrew Assisi, Christian Gangan and Madeline Koll contributed to this report. This story was produced by MediaLab@FAU, a project of Florida Atlantic University School of Communication and Multimedia Studies. MediaLab is supported by a grant from Press Forward, a national movement to strengthen democracy by revitalizing local news and information. News organizations are welcome to republish our work, as long as they credit MediaLab and the writers.
Washington Post
26-04-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Malik Washington makes a strong first impression at Maryland's spring game
The Maryland football team concluded spring practice Saturday with the Red-White Game, which featured a quarterback competition between newcomers. When the Terrapins open the regular season Aug. 30 against Florida Atlantic, it is quite possible the starting job will go to the player who has not taken a snap in a college game.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas women's basketball: Longhorns ink transfers Lovisa Asbrink Hose, Breya Cunningham
The Texas women's basketball program announced on Monday that it had signed Florida Atlantic transfer Lovisa Asbrink Hose. A 6-foot-6 center out of Sweden, Asbrink Hose spent just one season in Boca Raton. She started five of the 22 games she played in, and averaged 3.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. She earned AAC freshman of the week honors on Jan. 6. Advertisement "Lovisa has size as well as the ability to stretch the floor," Texas coach Vic Schaefer said in a statement. "Her versatility and footwork around the rim as well as her ability to face up and score really bring a unique skill set to our team. ... Her best basketball is way ahead of her as she grows accustomed to the college game and playing at this level. She has a very bright future, and we are excited that it will be here at The University of Texas.' MORE: Texas made the Final Four, but now want so much more | Golden Texas head coach Vic Schaefer said Florida Atlantic transfer Lovisa Asbrink Hose will help replenish the Longhorns' depth among forwards and posts. The 6-foot-6 center played in 22 games for FAU this past season, starting five of them. On Monday, Texas also announced that Arizona transfer Breya Cunningham had officially signed with Texas. Cunningham, a 6-4 forward, committed to UT over the weekend. Advertisement "Breya will bring experience and inside presence, as well as the ability to impact our program immediately," Schaefer said. "Her experience at the power five level will enable her to adapt immediately as well as impact our program immediately.' Asbrink Hose and Cunningham will help replenish the depth lost in the paint by the graduation of Taylor Jones and Abbie Boutilier's decision to transfer. Jones and Boutilier were two of the three tallest players on the UT roster this past season. The 6-4 Jones led Texas in rebounds and blocks and was the team's second-leading scorer. Texas is coming off a season in which it went 35-4 and reached the Final Four for the first time in 22 years. Jones and fellow senior starter Shay Holle won't return, but Boutilier, who did not play during her two years at Texas, and reserve guard Jordana Codio have been the team's only other offseason departures. Follow the American-Statesman on Facebook and X for more. Your subscription makes work like this possible. Get access to all of our best content with this tremendous offer. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Texas signs basketball transfers Lovisa Asbrink Hose, Breya Cunningham
