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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS College football quarterback's twin sister found dead days after they graduated together
Law enforcement officials in Tuscaloosa, Alabama have confirmed the death of incoming University of Alabama freshman Kierston Russell. Kierston is the twin sister of Alabama freshman quarterback Keelon Russell, who was a consensus top-two recruit in the Class of 2025 and the consensus No. 1 recruit in the state of Texas. The siblings both recently graduated from Duncanville High School at the end of last month. A statement from Tuscaloosa police officials confirmed Kierston's identity after the family had given permission in an effort to quell inquiries from the media. Police said her death 'at this time appears to be non-criminal in nature', that no other information would be released at this time, and asked that the media respect the privacy of the family. has contacted the University of Alabama and the school's athletics department for comment on the matter.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Drake Powell 2024-25 season review
The 2024-25 season was a disappointing one for the North Carolina Tar Heels as they never really found their groove. After a slow start, they were able to win enough games down the stretch to get into the NCAA Tournament where they beat San Diego State in the First Four before losing to Ole Miss. Now, as we head into the offseason it's time for our player reviews. And next up is freshman Drake Powell. Advertisement The five-star recruit grew up a die-hard Tar Heels fan, so it was an easy choice for the Pittsboro native. He saw his stick rise since he committed to the program a few years back and there was high expectations for him in his first year as a Tar Heel. 2024-25 stats: 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists per game, 48.3 percent field goal shooting in 37 games (24 starts) Season in Review Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) shoots the ball in the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images It was a bit of a slow start for Powell in terms of stats but you could tell from his game that the skillset was there with the talented freshman. With UNC's slow start overall, the program had a bit of a negative appearance on it which impacted players. Advertisement But for Powell, once he worked out the kinks in terms of getting used to the college level, he got better and better as the season went on. He scored a season-high 18 points in the loss to Michigan State in the Maui Invitational, which can be considered his breakout game. From there, he had 10 games in which he reached double figures including of scoring in double figures in three of four games in late December and into early January. Powell eventually found himself in the starting lineup due to his defensive presence but also from his offensive game getting better. He eventually earned a bigger role at the end of December as conference play began. Powell finished the year shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three-point line. What's next? Mar 4, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Drake Powell (9) shoots the ball during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images Powell has a big decision to make. Does he test the NBA draft waters and then go pro? Or does he come back to North Carolina? It's very unlikely he would enter the transfer portal and go elsewhere as he would have a prominent role on next year's roster. Advertisement But testing the draft waters is something that is likely to happen. Powell has earned praise from draft evaluators as some have a first-round grade on him. He's popped up in the first round on a few mock drafts so far and if he tests the water and improves his stock, he likely his going pro. His decision will be important in terms of next year's roster. The chance to come back and elevate his game and take UNC back to the NCAA Tournament is intriguing. That's especially the case as he will likely have a starting spot and can play alongside Caleb Wilson. This will be a very interesting next few weeks for Powell in terms of his future. This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Basketball: Drake Powell season review
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Patriots should draft Will Campbell at No. 4
Scouting is an imperfect science. During the 2019 NFL Combine, I spoke with an NFL general manager, and he told me the brutal truth – no one knows what prospects will be great. It's all a guessing game. He joked that although media-based mock drafts were laughable, not even general managers or scouts truly could predict the future. Advertisement That's because they're scouting college athletes competing against other college athletes while trying to project them in NFL schemes. Every year we see it when an undrafted free agent turns out to be better than a first-round pick. Teams overthink testing numbers and measurements and sometimes ignore the tape. Jakobi Meyers, and his slow 40-yard dash time, is a great example. When the undrafted free agent entered Patriots training camp in 2019, it was obvious he was better than the team's first-round pick, N'Keal Harry. Meyers knew how to get open. He was smart and he had reliable hands. I bring up the past GM conversation and draft story because the Patriots shouldn't ignore the tape when it comes to Thursday night's first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. Although Mike Vrabel can't predict the future, he can make the smart decision by drafting Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick. It won't be popular for some fans. At this point, what else can we say about Campbell's arm length or wingspan? It's an outlier for a prototypical tackle. For that reason, some believe he's better suited to play guard. In my opinion, that's short-sighted. Advertisement Turn on the tape. Look at his past. Campbell has been playing tackle since his freshman year at Neville High School. He moved to left tackle as a sophomore and developed into one of the best tackle prospects in the nation. He showed that to be true at LSU where he started at left tackle as a true freshman. That year, he earned Freshman All-American, Second-Team All-SEC, and Freshman All-SEC honors. As a sophomore, Campbell was named a team captain. That year, he earned First Team All-SEC honors. Last year, as a junior, he was a consensus All-American, earned First-Team All-SEC honors, and won the SEC's Jacobs Blocking Trophy. Campbell was also a team captain for the second straight year. His biography is relevant. Advertisement Campbell has always played tackle, always succeeded and always been among the best of his peers. The drawback here is the arm length and wingspan. Detractors say he should play guard. Others say to look at the tape. Campbell dominated at times in the SEC. He earned all those accolades while playing in the best conference in the nation and blocking future NFL pass rushers. That's why Vrabel, at the NFL Annual Meetings, said he views Campbell as a tackle prospect. 'Yeah, I think you have to,' Vrabel said. 'I don't understand how you can watch him play in the SEC — which is the best conference in college football, against guys that are going to get drafted at that position — so I don't think you have to project it, you can just actually watch and say there's the snaps at left tackle, evaluate it, and see what you think.' For the Patriots, in the event Abdul Carter and Travis Hunter are off the board, should draft Campbell. It's a no-brainer because he's one of the best prospects in this draft and left tackle is the biggest area of need. Advertisement The Patriots allowed 52 sacks last season. That was the sixth most in franchise history and the most allowed in New England since 1999. Both tackle spots were the biggest issues. After signing veteran right tackle Morgan Moses, the Patriots still need to upgrade the left side. This year's draft isn't considered deep with elite talent, but Campbell represents the best available offensive lineman for a team that needs to better protect Drake Maye. They need to take the best tackle on the board. If the Patriots are going to properly develop Maye then they need to properly protect him in the pocket. That means finding a better left tackle. Campbell is an elite athlete with elite character traits. He profiles as an instant starter who will help Maye from Day 1. He'll give them the upgrade they desperately need at left tackle. The Patriots shouldn't overthink this. Campbell's the guy. More Patriots Content
BBC News
17-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
🎧 Should Gnonto be Leeds' new number 10?
Leeds United remain top of the Championship but now only lead second-placed Sheffield United on goal 2-2 draw at QPR could have been worse but for a fightback from 2-0 down with substitute Willy Gnonto key to securing a point. On the latest episode of BBC Radio Leeds' podcast 'Don't go to bed just yet' the team discuss whether the Italian should be given a more prominent 145: Freshman is available to download now from BBC Sounds.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Richard Reese enters transfer portal
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Former Big 12 Offensive Freshman of the Year Richard Reese announced on social media that he will be entering the transfer portal following three seasons at Baylor. Reese burst onto the scene in his freshman season with the Bears, breaking the Baylor program record for rushing yards by a freshman with 972 yards and 14 rushing touchdowns on 198 carries in 2022. However, production slowed in the next two seasons, splitting carries with multiple running backs, Reese failed to eclipse over 350 yards in the past two seasons, totaling 124 carries, 547 yards rushing and just three scores on the ground from 2023-2024. The emergence of Bryson Washington and Dawson Pendergrass saw Reese's usage go down and with four-star running back Caden Knighten entering the fold, Reese will look for somewhere else to call home in his senior year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
