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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Texas State Preview 2025: GJ Kinne's Bobcats About to Keep Winning
No offense to Texas State University, but it's a minor miracle that GJ Kinne remains in San 36-year-old is making significantly less than a top college quarterback - under a million a year - and all he's accomplished is a 12-2 record with Incarnate Word, finishing No. 3 in the FCS in 2022, before coming to Texas State and elevating the program several Bobcats have only been in the FBS since 2012, achieving three winning seasons over 13 years. Kinne is responsible for two of those seasons with 16 wins at a place that managed just 16 victories in the six years before his arrival. The defense improved dramatically last season, the offense remained roughly the same, and … there was a shocking lack of the Bobcats have to beat all of the teams they're supposed year, they lost to a Georgia State squad that went 3-9 and to an Old Dominion squad that didn't go bowling. Win those types of games, and a Sun Belt title will be in time to get greedy and ask for a little bit more in Year Three under Kinne. Texas State Bobcats Preview 2025: Offense X CFN, Fiu | CFN Facebook | Bluesky Fiu, CFN Texas State Bobcats Preview 2025: Offense - There's been no problem fining quarterbacks in the portal who want to lead the attack. This year, the Bobcats have three options ready to give it a McCoy (Oregon State) has the most upside if he can cut down on the picks, Nate Yarnell saw plenty of work last year at Pitt, and Holden Geriner is an interesting option from Dawn is a dangerous threat on the outside - he caught six touchdown throws as part of the rotation - and transfers Mavin Anderson (Cal) and Tyrin Smith (UTEP and then Cincinnati) have the experience to fit in immediately. - Losing all-around running back star Ismail Mahdi to Arizona hurts. Lincoln Pare is back after finishing second on the team with 554 yards and with a team-high eight scores, and Torrance Burgess added over six yards per carry on his chances.- The offensive front might be making some big changes, but it's more than solid. It's also relatively homegrown around the tackle Dorion Strawn and 327-pound guard Tellek Lockette. Texas State Bobcats Preview 2025: Defense - The defense was good, but when it missed, it missed big. Few teams in college football were better at coming up with tackles for loss, the pass rush was great, and the run defense was terrific at times. But when the run D was bad, it was a struggle going 1-4 when allowing 170 yards or more.- Top pass rusher Kalil Alexander is back along with fellow end Jo'Lauson Landry. These two are great on the outside, and the tackles will be okay if Syracuse transfer Michael Nwokoacha can hold up right away. The back seven is loaded up with transfers around safety Ryan Nolan, the team's second-leading tackler. The cornerbacks are a bit green, but Khamari Terrell (Oregon) will linebacking corps is all about the transfers, starting with TCU's Terrence Cooks - be shocked if he's not one of the team's leading tacklers. Texas State Bobcats Key to the Season Score a whole lot of defense was and should be better, but Texas State will still need the offense to keep its foot on the gas. In two seasons under GJ Kinne, the Bobcats are 15-2 when they score more than 31 points and 1-8 when they don't. Expect every game to be a shootout again. Texas State Bobcats Key Player Gevani McCoy, QB McCloud was terrific last season hitting 70% of his passes with 30 touchdown throws. He was a good runner and scored seven times, but he wasn't as dangerous on the ground as McCoy will McCoy isn't a sure thing to grab the gig, but he can move - he ran for 328 yards and five scores in his limited time with the Beavers last year - and showed flashes with the passing game. Texas State Bobcats Top Transfer, Biggest Transfer Loss Top Transfer In: Tyrin Smith, WR fifth-year senior had a fantastic 2022 at UTEP - 71 catches for 1,039 yards and five scores - but he missed most of the following year and most of last year at Cincinnati. The veteran has a shot to be a No. 1 target if he can stay Transfer Out: Joshua Eaton, CB starting as a three-year reserve at Oklahoma, Eaton turned into a strong playmaking corner for Texas State over the last two seasons. He has yet to pick off a pass, but he made 49 tackles with 13 broken-up passes for the Bobcats. Now he'll be part of the Michigan State secondary. Texas State Bobcats Key Game at Arkansas State, Oct. 4James Madison will be a problem, and going to Louisiana will be dangerous, but starting out the Sun Belt season on the road against the Red Wolves will be the big test case. Pull this off, and the Bobcats will be players in the conference chase. Lose, even early on, and it'll be an uphill battle in the strong West division.- 2025 Texas State Bobcats Schedule Breakdown Texas State Bobcats Top 10 Players 1. Kalil Alexander, EDGE Sr.2. Ryan Nolan, S Jr.3. Lincoln Pare, RB Sr.4. Chris Dawn, WR Jr.5. Gevani McCoy, QB Sr.6. Jo'Lauson Landry, EDGE Soph.7. Nate Yarnell, QB Sr.8. Tyrin Smith, WR Sr.9. Dorion Strawn, OT Sr.10. Kamren Washington, DT Jr. Texas State Bobcats 2024 Fun Stats - 1st Quarter Scoring: Texas State 161, Opponents 62- Sacks: Texas State 36 for 281 yards, Opponents 19 for 99 yards- Passing Touchdowns: Texas State 31, Opponents 13 Texas State Bobcats 2025 Season Prediction, Win Total, What Will Happen The team will be just fine with all the new parts and changes across the starting 22, but the schedule will be far, far more of a trip to Arizona State is bad enough, but having to go to UTSA, Arkansas State, and Louisiana will be challenging. But just like the last two seasons, the Bobcats will crank up enough offense to win most shootouts, but there will be just enough duds - watch out for the trip to Southern Miss - to keep this from being a Sun Belt title The Texas State Bobcats Win Total At … 7.5Likely Wins: Eastern Michigan, Nicholls50/50 Games: at Arkansas State, James Madison, at Louisiana, at Marshall, South Alabama, at Southern Miss, Troy, ULM, at UTSALikely Losses: at Arizona State © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Survivor' 48 Star David Kinne Reveals His Girlfriend Left Him After He Didn't Win the Show
Survivor One of this season's Survivor contestants lost more than just the chance at $1 million when they were eliminated from the competition. David Kinne was eliminated from season 48 during the Wednesday, April 23 episode and he gave an update on something he'd shared earlier in the season — that his girlfriend would not be continuing their relationship if he didn't come home with the prize money. Given his elimination, Kinne confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that his girlfriend was "out the door" just "a few weeks after she found out I didn't win" the season. "People probably laughed at that whole thing, [but] it was unfortunately true," he said. Related: Survivor Host Jeff Probst Reveals a Medical Intervention Occurred Minutes Into Season 48 Premiere but Was Cut from the Episode Not everything is looking down for Kinne, 39, though. He told EW that he's now dating someone new, who he called "the most incredible woman." "She's phenomenal. I'm truly feeling blessed right now," he said. In fact, in hindsight, he admitted, "I'm almost glad I didn't win a million dollars." On the April 23 episode, Kinne was voted out at Tribal Council. He told EW that he felt "blindsided" by the news because of his alliances on the show, adding: "There are so many emotions going through that moment, and the worst part about it is I truly believe they got it wrong. And you can see I believe that in the edit. And so it was heartbreaking to me because I truly was doing everything I could to keep my alliance intact. I was the ride or die kind of guy. I was going to go to the end with them." When Kinne's casting on this season of Survivor was announced, he celebrated the news in an Instagram post as he said his experience on the "hit show" was "nothing short of surreal." "I CANNOT WAIT for everyone to see what this season brings!" he wrote. Related: Survivor 48 Star Eva Erickson Unpacks Seeing Jeff Probst Cry After Her 'Autism Episode': 'This Moment Broke Him' (Exclusive) He said in his introduction video that he's "always been an adrenaline junkie" and that his goal was to win "more challenges" than any previous show contestant had. "I know a lot of people say this, but I truly think I have it all. I mean, I've got the social skills, I have the charm ... and I obviously have the physical prowess, the mental capacity, to get me through," he said. "I don't really have an Achilles heel." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. New episodes of Survivor season 48 premiere Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. Read the original article on People
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Survivor 48 star David Kinne reveals his girlfriend left him after he didn't win the show
This season of Survivor has brought its fair share of emotional twists and gut-wrenching betrayals, but for contestant David Kinne , the loss went beyond the island — it hit his personal life too. Kinne, 39, was eliminated from Season 48 during the Wednesday, April 23 episode in a vote that left him feeling 'blindsided.' The former castaway opened up to Entertainment Weekly following his exit, sharing not just the heartbreak of being voted out, but also the fallout waiting for him back home. Earlier in the season, Kinne revealed that his girlfriend had given him an ultimatum: come home with the prize money, or don't come home at all. Sadly, it seems she meant it. In his post-show interview, Kinne confirmed that his relationship ended just 'a few weeks after she found out I didn't win.' 'She was out the door,' Kinne said. 'It hurt, but maybe that was the clarity I needed.' Despite the heartbreak, Kinne's post-Survivor life is turning a corner. He shared that he's now in a new relationship — and this time, the connection is based on something deeper than a million-dollar prize. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jawa Timur: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo 'She's phenomenal. I'm truly feeling blessed right now,' he said, speaking of his new girlfriend, whom he called 'the most incredible woman.' In fact, he even admitted, 'I'm almost glad I didn't win a million dollars.' Reflecting on his elimination, Kinne described the moment as a painful surprise. 'There are so many emotions going through that moment, and the worst part about it is I truly believe they got it wrong,' he said. 'I was doing everything I could to keep my alliance intact. I was the ride or die kind of guy. I was going to go to the end with them.' Though his game ended earlier than he'd hoped, David Kinne walks away with more than he expected — not in money, but in lessons, growth, and perhaps, a new beginning worth far more. Liam Payne's Last Words Echo Through Kate's Grief: 'Like You'll Never See Me Again' Abhishek Malhan reacts to Elvish Yadav's Bigg Boss OTT 2 win: He's my brother, I'm happy for him
New York Post
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Survivor 48' alum David Kinne reveals his girlfriend dumped him after he lost: ‘Really toxic relationship'
He lost the million and the girl. On 'Survivor 48,' David Kinne opened up about his life back home, revealing that he lived in a trailer outside his dad's house and needed to win the $1 million otherwise his girlfriend would leave him. After being voted off on Wednesday night's episode, the 39-year-old stunt performer exclusively confirmed to The Post that his girlfriend dumped him when he returned from Fiji. 9 David Kinne on 'Survivor 48.' CBS via Getty Images 'I think it was like a month after I told her that I didn't win, she went her separate ways,' Kinne revealed. 'And that was about six, seven months ago.' But Kinne said he considers the breakup 'such a blessing' because it 'was a really toxic relationship looking back at it.' 9 David Kinne in his interview with The Post. 9 David Kinne talking about 'Survivor 48.' 'And since then, things have worked out brilliantly,' he shared. 'I'm so blessed. I'm now currently in Ohio, so I'm out of the trailer, much better situation that I'm in. I moved out here. I'm working as a jump pilot. So I'm flying skydivers for the season. And so I am building hours towards the career, getting in the airlines, starting that family one day that I truly want.' Kinne also confirmed he's 'dating the most incredible woman' now. 'She is the girl of my dreams,' he gushed. 9 David Kinne on 'Survivor 48.' CBS via Getty Images Kinne spoke to The Post about some fans calling him a 'villain' on social media, as well. He insisted it's a title he doesn't think he deserves. 'I could be the most perfect 'Survivor' player. I could do everything almost right. And the moment I make the smallest, little mistake, they're like, 'Oh yeah, that guy's an a-hole,'' Kinne said. 'That's the nature of it. I've dealt with that my whole life. So it doesn't rub me the wrong way at all. I just kind of laugh at it because I know who I am.' 9 David Kinne, Jeff Probst on 'Survivor.' CBS via Getty Images 'People are calling me dumb or a dumb jock. I literally solved every puzzle that I attempted,' he continued. 'I obviously have my finger on the pulse. I have a great read on everybody. You could argue my social game at the very end there. But I think it's just funny and I laugh at it.' Kinne called out 'the hypocrisy' of certain viewers coming for him — but praising Kamilla Karthigesu. 9 Kamilla Karthigesu on 'Survivor 48.' CBS via Getty Images 'Kamilla's literally calling me names. I never called anybody names out there,' Kinne stated. 'And you're gonna praise her, her gameplay, when she's literally just letting Kyle do her dirty work? And if it wasn't for Kyle pushing, she would have been out the door. And yet she's somehow this amazing player and she's allowed to say all these things and I'm not. I literally didn't say anything aggressive or negative. And I just laugh at it.' 'Do you not realize your own hypocrisy here because of the fact that… what? Because I have muscles? Because I look the way that I do? I think it's hilarious.' 9 David Kinne, Eva Erickson, Charity Nelms, Star Toomey, and Mary Zheng on 'Survivor 48.' CBS via Getty Images Regarding his elimination, Kinne admitted he 'wasn't shocked' about being betrayed by his 'Strong 5' alliance members Kyle Fraser, Eva Erickson, Shauhin Davari and Joe Hunter. 'I had a really good feeling that there was some animosity and there were some issues within this core five alliance,' he explained. 'I didn't particularly know if it was going to be me or not, but I had a strong feeling — like 80% chance — that there was going be an issue or someone on the strong five was going to be targeted. And then among that, I had a 50% chance feeling that it was gonna be me.' 9 David Kinne in his interview with The Post. 9 Joe Hunter and Eva Erickson in 'Survivor 48.' CBS via Getty Images 'But no, I wasn't really truly shocked. It was more like when I gave that look to Joe, it was a look of disappointment,' he added. 'I thought him and I were on the same page because he looked to me at one point in the island, he says, 'I'm never going to stab you in the back. I'm going to give you a sword and we're going to duel it to the end.' And I was like, 'Yes, that's what I want.'' 'And obviously, he didn't do that,' Kinne said of Hunter. 'He went back on his word multiple times. That was a look of disappointment rather than shock.' 'Survivor' airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
State scrutinizes 2 Las Vegas charter schools over their finances
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The state agency that oversees charter schools is narrowing in on the finances of several valley schools, claiming they have too much debt to stay open. Sage Collegiate Public Charter School and Nevada Prep Academy Charter School were brought before the State Public Charter School Authority (SPCSA) on Friday to discuss their budgets. 'We've taken steps to address obstacles like chronic absenteeism and student achievement, and we've taken steps to tackle the financial challenges as well,' Sage Collegiate Principal Sandra Kinne told members of the SPCSA. Charter school enrollment in Nevada has increased so much that the schools collectively are the second-largest district in the state. Last year, the agency closed Eagle Charter School after it failed to pay back more than $800,000 in taxpayer money. That was the first time in the agency's history it has closed a school. State moves to seize assets of Las Vegas charter school, claims it failed to pay back over $800K in taxpayer money Sage Collegiate opened three years ago on Charleston Boulevard near Valley View Boulevard. 'Families deserve options for their children in a public setting,' Kinne told 8 News Now on Jan. 19, 2023. But the State Public Charter School Authority said Sage Collegiate has taken on too much debt. 'We use the audit financials because this is a very high-stakes decision and so we use an objective third-party that has reviewed what has happened in the past, rather than sort of hopes for the future,' Katie Broughton, SPCSA's director of authorizing, said. The agency sought on Friday to give Sage Collegiate a Notice of Breach, which is the step before issuing a Notice of Intent to Revoke. Kinne said 25% of its pupil-centered funding goes to rent. 'A Notice of Breach prohibits us tackling the biggest challenge, which is our rent,' Kinne said. She argued that a Notice of Breach would prevent Sage Collegiate from taking out loans. But according to the State Public Charter School Authority, Sage's current financial position is strained, heavily leveraged and reliant on multiple loans. The agency also accused Sage of not paying its teacher retirement contributions to the state. 'I can't sit here and personally say you're in a better financial position if you're not able to pay your teachers their full compensation package that they are owed,' Melissa Mackedon, the executive director of SPCSA, said. The agency voted to give Sage Collegiate until May to respond on how it's tackling its financial issues. The state agency also scrutinized Nevada Prep Charter School. According to the agency, Nevada Prep has missed three lease payments and its 'debt is consuming approximately 30% of the state revenue' it receives. SPCSA gave the school until the agency's next meeting on May 30 to present more information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
