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USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Why Donaven McCulley switched from quarterback to Michigan football wide receiver
Why Donaven McCulley switched from quarterback to Michigan football wide receiver Michigan football has a new No. 1 receiver, both literally and figuratively. This offseason, the Wolverines brought in former Indiana quarterback and wideout Donaven McCulley, who made the switch to receiver full time two years ago while still in Bloomington. Now that he's in Ann Arbor, the 6-foot-5 pass catcher isn't just expected to be the top target for the maize and blue offense, but he also switched from wearing No. 13 to No. 1 after the spring game. But usually, players yearn to be the man under center, with the ball in their hands every play. However, for McCulley, it made sense for him to make that switch to receiver in 2023, and he hasn't looked back. "I grew up playing quarterback, and that was just how I was raised wanting to be the quarterback," McCulley told Jon Jansen on the In the Trenches Podcast. "But as I got older, I started to grow a little more, get taller, and stuff. And I just noticed I had like really good hands and that was just something that I really wanted to do, play receiver." Though McCulley isn't looking back in terms of wanting to throw darts around The Big House (he already did that as the IU starting QB in 2021), he is grateful that he had the opportunity. Not just because that was part of his childhood dream, but also because it helps him as a receiver. He explained that knowing what the quarterback wants to do, how he reads the wide receiver routes, ball placement, and more, that it's helped him become better once he made the switch to pass catcher. "It helped me a lot like with understanding where the quarterback wants me to be," McCulley said. "Coming to college, I feel like I didn't really get to experience that next level of the quarterback position because I switched so early. But just playing it like really my whole life, I just kind of understand like how the quarterback is going to throw this football or where he's going to be looking like when he scrambles out or something like that. And I think that just kind of helps build chemistry." Fans will get an opportunity to see more of McCulley than they did in the spring game (where he had one catch on one target) come August 30 when the Wolverines host New Mexico for the season opener.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Yahoo
Atherton police offer $10K reward in same-day home burglaries
(KRON) — The Atherton Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction for two back-to-back home burglaries in early January that occurred within hours of one another. Piedmont Cybertruck crash victim's family demands answers Police said the burglaries took place on Jan. 11 on Stevick Drive and followed a similar approach. In the first incident reported, police said suspects broke a rear glass door to enter the home between 7:38 p.m. and 7:42 p.m. It was not disclosed whether anything was stolen from the residence. In the other incident, reported between 5:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m., suspects also shattered a rear glass door to get into the home. Police said thieves made off with $20,000 in jewelry and gold and silver coins. APD said it is taking part in a new Burglary Reward Program — sponsored by San Mateo County officials and the San Mateo District County Attorney's Office — to help advance the investigation. 'We believe this initiative will not only encourage community involvement but also send a strong message that criminal activity will not be tolerated,' said Atherton Chief of Police Steven D. McCulley in a news release. 'Your eyes and ears are a critical extension of our department, and together, we can make a meaningful impact.' Anyone with information about suspects tied to these burglaries is urged to contact Atherton Police Detective Gina Dutta at (650) 688-6500 or GDutta@ Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
02-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Why Fredrick Moore is emerging as a potential breakout for Michigan football in 2025
Why Fredrick Moore is emerging as a potential breakout for Michigan football in 2025 With so many changes on the offense, you'd think there would be a lot of uncertainty for Michigan football entering 2025. But many of the positions have returning starters, so even with a new offensive coordinator coming in with Chip Lindsey leading the charge, many players are somewhat entrenched. But one position that remains, even in spring ball, a big question mark for the Wolverines is wide receiver. The most prolific receiver entering spring was a transfer in Indiana wideout Donaven McCulley, the former quarterback. But outside of him, no player has more than 200 receiving yards in a season. On Wednesday, McCulley shared his candidate for potential breakout in the room of the extant pass catchers and it's someone who started to look the part late last season. "Fred Moore, he's doing a pretty good job," McCulley said. "I like how he brings a lot of energy. Even if I'm down or maybe I drop a pass or something like that, I know Fred is gonna make a big play." As mentioned, Moore started to come in the ReliaQuest Bowl against Alabama, where he tied a career-high three catches and missed his career high in yards, with 37. His touchdown against the Crimson Tide was his first at the college level. With that, Moore went into that game knowing he had to make an impact. He did, and now he's using that to propel him forward this season. "The ReliaQuest Bowl just gave my confidence back," Moore said. "I had fun out there, and we was in Tampa having fun. I just wanted to prove that I know that we had a receiver left. We had (Tyler Morris) leaving, so it was just my time to step up." So, what has he done to improve? Many might say they've been on the jugs machine, doing drills, looking to increase or decrease this or that. But Moore has particularly honed in on getting his body right -- working on his hips while also increasing size. "From last year, I've been getting my nutrition right. On my body, really getting my hips more flexible," Moore said. I say I've been more flexible. The only things I couldn't really do last year -- and getting bigger, that's about it. "I was playing last year like at 180, I'm like 191." Fans will get an opportunity to see the somewhat new-look Michigan wide receiving corps on April 19 in the annual spring game at The Big House.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
KRQE Newsfeed: APD crash, Guilty plea, Wintry weather, Medical lawsuits, Pelican saved
NM Attorney General sues Trump Administration over NIH funding cut How much prison time could those involved in the DWI scheme face? Bill aims to make DWI prosecution easier in New Mexico Man found guilty of murdering transgender woman in Albuquerque Albuquerque's Investment In Healthcare For The Homeless 100+ residents at El Centro in the South Valley evacuated due to gas leak Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say [1] Teenager seriously injured in crash involving Albuquerque police officer – APD says a teenager was seriously injured in a crash involving an APD officer. Police say the crash happened near 98th St. and Sage Rd. around 6 p.m. Monday. The teenager was taken to the hospital and the officer suffered minor injuries. APD say they are unsure if the officer was heading to a call or had their sirens on. [2] Woman takes plea deal in 2023 Santa Fe murder, faces 30 years in prison – A woman is facing three decades behind bars after pleading guilty to a murder in Santa Fe. Police say in 2022, Kiara McCulley and Isaac Apodaca killed Grace Jennings. According to a criminal complaint, McCulley and Apodaca exchanged text messages talking about killing Jennings and how they'd clean it up. McCulley pleaded guilty to aggravated second degree murder and conspiracy to commit first degree murder. She faces 30 years in prison. Apodaca is set to go to trial in April. [3] Rain, snow moves into New Mexico Tuesday and Friday – Cooler temperatures are moving in this week. Wetter weather will return with widespread chances for rain and snow by the end of this week. Mountain snow and valley rain will move into northern New Mexico by Tuesday afternoon. Up to 6″ of snow may be possible across the mountain peaks. Light snow may also be possible Tuesday night across northeast New Mexico. Our next winter storm system will begin moving into western New Mexico late Thursday and bring widespread chances for mostly valley rain and mountain snow through Saturday morning. [4] New Mexico lawmakers propose bill to revamp medical malpractice laws – In 2020, Lawmakers passed a bill to raise the state's medical malpractice cap. The cap is $5 million for hospitals and $750,000 for doctors. Lawmakers are saying the changes led to high insurance rates, which then led to doctors leaving the state. Now, a bipartisan bill would cap attorney's fees in medical malpractice lawsuits, end lump sum payouts from the patient compensation fund, and send 75% of any punitive damages awarded to a new public fund designed to improve patient safety. [5] Injured pelican found in Santa Fe brought back to health, released into the wild – An American White Pelican found injured in Santa Fe is back in the wild. The bird spent a little over a week receiving care at the New Mexico Wildlife Center. The wildlife center says they have never cared for a pelican before, but called on experts across the country to determine what treatment was needed. Pelicans are not native to New Mexico, but they often cross the state during winter months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Woman takes plea deal in 2023 Santa Fe murder, faces 30 years in prison
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It was a bizarre case out of Santa Fe where police say a couple conspired and killed a woman as part of a 'secret organization.' One of the suspects took a plea deal on Monday as prosecutors gear up for trial for the second suspect. Story continues below Don't Miss: Family reunited with lost cat who was missing in desert for nearly a month Crime: Former APD officer used MVD info as tool to bring more clients into DWI scandal National: Former Disney Channel actress 'shot in the face' at birthday event for husband 'This is one of the most unusual cases I've ever encountered,' said Haley Murphy, deputy district attorney for Santa Fe County. 'What happened to Grace is horrific and has shocked law enforcement and has shocked members of this office since the day it came in and we started approving search warrants. Santa Fe Police said Kiara McCulley and Isaac Apodaca killed Grace Jennings in 2022. According to a criminal complaint, McCulley and Apodaca exchanged text messages talking about killing Jennings and how they would clean it up. Police say Apodaca also texted McCulley saying if she killed Jennings, she would move up the 'ranks' in an alleged secret organization. 'The facts and the stories that were told that were told by McCulley and Apodaca were very unusual, involving elements of vigilante groups or that Grace was somehow a sex trafficker that does not seem to have any basis in fact or reality,' said Murphy. 'There's many elements of the ongoing investigation and the case that I can't speak to but I do feel saying that that particular allegation is one that we've never found to have any basis in fact or reality.' On Monday, there was a big development in the case with McCulley admitting to her role in the murder. She pleaded guilty to aggravated murder in the second degree and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder. She now faces 30 years in prison. 'We're grateful to have some measure of justice today in the case against Kiara,' said Murphy. She said the plea deal guarantees there is no appeal after trial or incompetency challenges. It also requires strong cooperation from McCulley including her testifying against Apodaca in his upcoming trial. 'It really is a case that has shocked the community, shocked law enforcement, and has left a family devastated,' said Murphy. 'The family has talked at length to what a kind-hearted person Grace was and that her favorite color was purple. And those are two things we are keeping in mind.' Apodaca is set to go to trial in April. krqe News 13 reached out to McCulley's defense attorney for comment on the plea but it was after business hours. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
