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USA Today
31-07-2025
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- USA Today
Wisconsin football 2025 player preview: Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr.
Wisconsin enters the 2025 season looking for consistent play at quarterback. That all starts with transfer Billy Edwards Jr. Edwards started all of last season for the Maryland Terrapins, throwing for 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns, nine interceptions, and completing 65% of his passes. The veteran brings a level of Big Ten starting experience that neither 2023 transfer Tyler Van Dyke nor 2022 transfer Tanner Mordecai had when they arrived in Madison, which is a reason to be optimistic about the Badgers' offense this fall. How well Edwards performs this fall will depend on the level at which he fits into new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes' system, which is run-heavy and has a clear emphasis on short passes to receivers, tight ends, and running backs. Grimes' system should fit Edwards' play style well, as the signal-caller is known for extending plays with his legs. During his three seasons in College Park, Edwards ran for over 370 yards and scored 13 touchdowns on the ground. While he might not have ran for a high number of yards, Edwards has still proven himself both as a threat to scramble to keep the play alive, as well as a red zone running threat. The nice thing about Grimes' system is that the offense's success will not be completely reliant on Edwards' performance. The biggest issue surrounding Phil Longo's air-raid attack was that after injuries to starters Mordecai and Van Dyke in 2023 and 2024, respectively, the team lacked the talent at quarterback to successfully run the system. Now with Grimes as offensive coordinator, Wisconsin's offensive success will be determined by the play of the offensive line, which will help create holes for both running backs and receivers. Edwards struggled at the end of last season due to an injury to his throwing hand. That is a primary reason why he enters 2025 with less hype than the past two Wisconsin transfers had. While the veteran isn't the flashiest player in the Big Ten, he should bring a level of consistency that the Badgers have lacked during the first two seasons of Luke Fickell's tenure in Madison. If he can stay healthy, he should be an immense upgrade at the position. Contact/Follow @TheBadgersWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Wisconsin Badgers news, notes and opinion
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Angel Reese's Former Teammate Opens Up About Their Relationship
Angel Reese's Former Teammate Opens Up About Their Relationship originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky remain in 12th place in the league standings after Sunday evening's 80 to 75 defeat at the hands of the 17-2 Minnesota Lynx. The Sky now have a 5-12 record during the 2025 WNBA season. Advertisement Rachel Banham led the way for Chicago with a season-high 20 points. Two-time All-Star forward Angel Reese chipped in 16 points, 17 rebounds and six assists. This was Reese's 11th double-double of the season. For the Lynx, Courtney Williams led the way with 25 points, and MVP frontrunner Napheesa Collier chipped in 21 points as well. Minnesota forward Diamond Miller also chipped in 10 points in the win. Minnesota Lynx forward Diamond Miller (1).Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Miller played at the University of Maryland from 2019 to 2023, overlapping with Reese for two seasons. The Terrapins won the Big Ten regular season title and tournament championship during the 2020-21 campaign with both players on the roster. Advertisement After Sunday's game, Miller spoke to the media. She talked about how good it was to see a former teammate and even opened up about her relationship with Reese. "She knows me, I know her, we're very competitive," Miller said. "This goes back to Maryland days when we were just in the summer, and it's just pick up. … It honestly gave me chills. I actually was like, 'Oh my god, this feels like I'm at Maryland.'' Reese is averaging 12.6 points, a league-leading 12.8 rebounds and a career-best 3.9 assists per game during the 2025 season. On Sunday, she was named a reserve for the WNBA All-Star team, her second such honor in two seasons. Advertisement Miller is now averaging 4.0 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest in 2025. Her 10 points were her third-highest output of the season and her third time being in double figures. The Sky are back in action on Tuesday evening as they travel to take on the 8-10 Washington Mystics. The game will tip off at 11:30 a.m. ET at Eaglebank Arena. Related: Chicago Sky Receive Kamilla Cardoso Update After Three Missed Games Related: Angel Reese Had Three Words After WNBA All-Star News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Duke lands productive WR from Alabama
The Duke Blue Devils can light off some celebratory fireworks. Three-star wide receiver DeShawn Spencer committed to Duke on Friday, picking them over the Maryland Terrapins. It is a massive win for Manny Diaz's program, he is the 16th player overall and the second wide receiver to join their 2026 recruiting class. He is also their second-highest ranked commit and a proven winner. He has helped Saraland High School go 27-2 over the past two seasons and reach back-to-back Alabama 6A championship games. He switched to wide receiver ahead of his junior year and took off, catching 54 passes for 1,037 yards and 13 touchdowns in 12 games. The former running back also carried the ball 20 times for 183 yards and two more touchdowns. He was a successful running back as a sophomore, finishing with 561 yards and six touchdowns on 59 carries, an average of 9.5 yards per rush. Duke can use that versatility when Spencer makes it to Durham to create good matchups for him in either the slot or backfield. Spencer is ranked as the No. 475 overall player and No. 76 wide receiver in the 247Sports composite rankings. The 5-foot-11, 170-pounder is also the No. 19 player from Alabama. Follow us @DukeWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Duke news, notes, and opinions.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
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What To Know About Maryland Terrapins for 2025
To say that the Maryland Terrapins horrifically underachieved last season was an understatement. Out of 18 teams in the expanded Big Ten, the Terrapins finished 17th, with only one conference victory to their name. This came after the program had made three straight bowl games, seemingly making significant strides under head coach Mike Locksley. However, in a much more competitive conference now, that progress seems to have hit a roadblock for the Terps. To top it all off, several of Locksley's most important players have departed. Their starting quarterback, Billy Edwards Jr., is now with Wisconsin. Roman Hemby, their leading rusher, is now at Indiana. And their two leading receivers, Tai Felton and Kaden Prather, have departed for the NFL. It seems as if Locksley will have to start over. Advertisement A top-25 recruiting class will have to grow up quickly for the Terps to have any chance of success in the conference. Headlined by four-star in-state QB Malik Washington, this class could prove to be pivotal for the growth of the program and, most importantly, the continuity of the coaching staff. While 2025 is not projected to be a good year for the Terps, signs of progress could come from this recruiting class should they make significant strides. However, it will be a long time before this Maryland squad competes for titles. 2024 in Review Nov 23, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins cheerleaders run the state flag over the the student section during the first half of the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images The Maryland Terrapins certainly did not crown themselves in glory last season at all. With a 4-8 record and an abysmal 1-8 record in the Big Ten, Maryland will be quick to erase last season from their memories. However, there were some highlights to this otherwise dreadful season. Advertisement One of their wins was a 1-point victory over USC at home, where quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. had 373 yards on 50 pass attempts with 2 touchdowns and an interception. However, a very disappointing lowlight came in their final regular season game, where they were trounced by Penn State on the road after scoring the first points of the game 44-7. Whenever it seemed that there were positives to take away, the Terps had to run into a wall first. What hurts even more is that when you look at the positives for Maryland, they have turned into negatives in the offseason. Roman Hemby surpassed 2,500 all-purpose yards. Now he's a Hoosier. Tai Felton led the Big Ten in receiving yards and receptions. Now he's a Minnesota Viking. Billy Edwards Jr. led the Big Ten in passing yards per game. Now he's a Wisconsin Badger. Now with a very young team, no matter how talented the incoming class is, Maryland has to pick up the pieces and reset quick,ly or else the rest of the Big Ten will leave them behind. Head Coach Profile Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley during the second half Southern California Trojans at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images It has been a mixed bag for Mike Locksley in Maryland. Entering his seventh season with the Terps, one can say that he certainly has helped this team progress. In fact, he is very well for his almost instant impact on the team, where in his first two games, the team scored a combined 142 points. Over the years, however, he has not been able to maintain that consistency. It feels like the Terps always take two steps forward and one step back, and Locksley is tasked in a prove-it year to stop the slide. Advertisement One of the saving graces for Locksley is that, despite losing a number of key players to the NFL and the transfer portal, this is a young squad bolstered by his top 25 recruiting class. If several of those prospects, including the aforementioned Malik Washington, pay dividends for coach Locksley, his future in Maryland should be all but secure. However, if the class does not perform to standard, then Locksley may not see another year as head coach. Long story short, Locksley has to make sure his young team can find a way to grow up the time is surely ticking. Top Offensive Player Dec 28, 2023; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners wide receiver Jalil Farooq (3) runs the ball in the first half against the Arizona Wildcats at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-USA TODAY Sports If this were last year's squad, I would probably have a wealth of options to pick from. Roman Hemby is ahead of a breakout year. Tai Felton, one of the most underrated wide receivers in the conference. Kaden Prather is a reliable No. 2 option. However, all of these players are gone, and that leaves me with a difficult choice, as there isn't much depth in this offense. Malik Washington, as a top recruit, is still a major question mark, as well as the man he will be battling for the job against, UCLA transfer Justyn Martin, who himself does not have much experience. Running back Nolan Ray looked decent at best in a spot start, and the less we say about the receivers, the better. Advertisement However, if there is one player who could emerge from this ragtag bunch, it is Oklahoma transfer Jalil Farooq. A 36-game starter for the Sooners, he has over 85 receptions and 1,200 receiving yards to his name. He could also be a vital special-teams specialist, as he has over 700 return yards as well. In an offense where there are not a lot of answers, Farooq may just be the most reliable target for whoever emerges from the QB competition. Top Defensive Player Dec 30, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back Lavain Scruggs (34) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Auburn Tigers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Much like the offense, the defense offers nothing much as well. The D-line had only 13.5 sacks, and the secondary struggled mightily as well. Dante Trader Jr., a vital part of that secondary, has departed to the NFL, and either freshmen or redshirt sophomores will be left to paper over any cracks. There is little to no experience to point to in this Terps team, which could see them struggle to generate pressure and turnovers yet again. Advertisement If anything, redshirt junior Lavain Scruggs, if not an elite DB, can offer at the very least experience to a green unit. Only starting 4 games out of Maryland's 12, he recorded 43 tackles(good enough for fifth on the team), 3 pass breakups, and an interception. He is by no means a superstar, especially in a conference loaded with defensive talent, but at this point in the Maryland rebuild, any sense of continuity has to be welcomed as they go to this transitional period. Scruggs may not offer the most hope, but he at least offers something Maryland doesn't necessarily have a lot of. 2025 Schedule Preview Aug. 30 vs. Florida Atlantic Sept. 5 (Fri) vs. NIU Sept. 13 vs. Towson Sept. 20 at Wisconsin Oct. 4 vs. Washington Oct. 11 vs. Nebraska Oct. 18 at UCLA Nov. 1 vs. Indiana Nov. 8 at Rutgers Nov. 15 at Illinois Nov. 22 vs. Michigan Nov. 29 vs. Michigan State Surprisingly, the Terps escape any significant trouble within the Big Ten and with a tame non-conference slate, have the schedule to be patient with the development of this roster. Florida Atlantic, Northern Illinois, and Towson are not necessarily the most fearsome non-conference opponents to break in a new QB against, so potentially look for a strong start to the season for the Terps, especially if the starting QB has already been established. The meat of Maryland's schedule, however, comes towards the end of its season. While tough midseason matchups such as Washington and Nebraska at home could be prime slip-up opportunities, Terps fans will be shielding their eyes when they welcome Michigan the second-to-last week of the season. While it could profile to be a battle of former elite QB recruits in Washington and Bryce Underwood, it could also prove to lower the morale of the team should they have lost steam in conference play. Indiana in Week 8 is another daunting matchup. However, by avoiding the conference's big boys, Maryland at the very least has a chance to start anew with an inexperienced roster without facing too many consequences. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Nittany Lions Wire: what to know about Maryland Terrapins for 2025
Yahoo
02-07-2025
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Kansas City Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 25, DB Glendon Miller
The Kansas City Chiefs signed rookie safety Glendon Miller after the 2025 NFL draft. A former Maryland Terrapin, Miller will face strong headwinds in his effort to crack Kansas City's 53-man roster next season, but his potential as a developmental prospect shouldn't be underrated. Advertisement In five seasons with the Terrapins, Miller tallied 100 combined tackles, seven interceptions, and two fumble recoveries. Fans should keep their eyes on Miller when Chiefs Training Camp begins in St. Joseph, Missouri, later this month. What jersey number does Glendon Miller wear? NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - DECEMBER 30: Glendon Miller #13 of the Maryland Terrapins intercepts the ball against the Auburn Tigers in the second half of the TransPerfect Music City Bow at Nissan Stadium on December 30, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by) Glendon Miller currently wears the No. 25 jersey for the Kansas City Chiefs, which he shares with veteran running back Elijah Mitchell. How much money will Glendon Miller make in 2025? Nov 16, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back Glendon Miller (1) celebrates during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images According to Miller will receive a base salary of $840,000 in addition to a prorated signing bonus of $6,666 in 2025. His total cap number next season will be $846,666. Top Glendon Miller highlight This article originally appeared on Chiefs Wire: Chiefs 90-man roster by jersey number: No. 25, DB Glendon Miller
