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USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
Pair of Spartans named to preseason watch list for top receiver award
reppin' the Ice Gang 🥶 A pair of Spartans have been named to the preseason watch list for the top receiver award in college football. The preseason watch list for the Biletnikoff Award was released on Wednesday, with a pair of Spartans making the list. From Michigan State were transfer wide receivers Omari Kelly and Chrishon McCray. The Biletnikoff Award annually recognizes the college football season's outstanding FBS receiver. Any player, regardless of position (wide receiver, tight end, slot back, and running back) who catches a pass is eligible for the award. Kelly transferred to Michigan State from Middle Tennessee State in the winter portal window. Last season, Kelly recorded 53 receptions for 869 yards and four touchdowns. Prior to his lone season at Middle Tennessee State, Kelly played two years at Auburn in a minor role. McCray is now at Michigan State after starring for Kent State the last two seasons. In his time with the Golden Flashes, McCray recorded 81 receptions for 1,315 yards and 13 touchdowns. Somewhat surprisingly, the Spartans perceived top wide receiver Nick Marsh was left off the watch list. This could end up being a massive blunder should Marsh live up to expectations and have a big season for the Spartans this fall. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
USA Today
30-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Indiana's Maddie May maintains lead after second round at 2025 Golfweek Hoosier Amateur
There has been a familiar face on top of the leaderboard the first two days of the Golfweek Hoosier Amateur: Maddie May. The redshirt junior at Indiana remains in pole position after 36 holes at the Pfau Course in Bloomington, May's home course on the Indiana women's golf team. She followed up her tournament-record 67 on Tuesday with a 2-over 73 on Wednesday, but her lead remains the same: five shots. A day after turning in 4-under 32, May had a 40 on the front nine with a pair of bogeys and a double, but she bounced back strong on the back nine with a pair of birdies. She sits at 2 under for the tournament, five ahead of Nicole Johnson, a rising junior at Middle Tennessee State. Golfweek Hoosier Amateur: Scores Only one player, Mia Raines, shot even par on Wednesday, with most of the scores in the mid-70s. Catherine Qui, who was in the final group Wednesday, is at 4 over and six back of May and will play alongside the leader again during Thursday's final round.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Former North Boone pitcher Chandler Alderman dazzles in the Rockford Rivets season opener
LOVES PARK, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — Former North Boone pitching standout Chandler Alderman will be pitching for the Rockford Rivets in the Northwoods League for a bit this summer. He had a sensational debut for them Monday evening in the Rivets season went six innings against the Traverse City Pit Spitters. He allowed only one run on only two hits. He also struck out eight batters. The Rivets won the game Rivets also got great pitching from three relievers. Luke Guest, Reece Tarini and Collin Mowry each pitched one scoreless inning. Mowry struck out the side in the top of the ninth to end for Alderman, he just finished up his sophomore season at Middle Tennessee State University where he was the ace of the Blue Raiders pitching staff. He led the team in starts with 14, and he led the team in innings pitched (68.2) and in strikeouts (48). In mid-March he was named the Conference USA Pitcher of the highlights of Alderman's great debut with the Rivets, watch the media player above. You'll also see my interview with him prior to the game. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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- Yahoo
How Louisville Draft Pick Quincy Riley Fills A Saints Need
With their second of two fourth-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints selected Louisville Cardinals cornerback Quincy Riley. Many expected the Saints to address corner earlier in the draft. It was considered a deep draft class at the position, with a few possible projected starters even slipping into the third round. Advertisement New Orleans used five picks at other positions through the first four rounds before choosing a cornerback. When they finally selected one, they got a player whose traits match several at the position drafted before him. CB - Quincy Riley, Louisville Louisville Cardinals cornerback Quincy Riley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images A football, basketball, and track star at A.C. Flora High School in South Carolina, Riley committed to Middle Tennessee State. He played little as a true freshman in 2019 but intercepted 2 passes the following year for the Blue Raiders. In 2021, Riley led Middle Tennessee State with 5 interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, and broke up 9 passes. He also added 4.5 sacks and 1.5 sacks on his way to 1st Team All-Conference USA honors. After the 2021-22 season, he'd transfer to Louisville. Advertisement Riley intercepted a team-high 3 passes for the Cardinals in 2022, leading the ACC with 101 return yards. In 2023, he'd again have 3 interceptions and led his team with 12 passes broken up. Last season, Riley tied for the team lead with 2 interceptions and led the ACC with 13 pass breakups on his way to 2nd Team All-ACC honors. Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) breaks up a pass against the Pittsburgh Panthers. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images A lean corner, Riley may have troubles against bigger NFL receivers. He's not especially physical in man coverage, often leading to a receiver getting clean breaks in their routes. He has also never been much of a factor in run support. A bit inexperienced in man coverage, Riley may take early lumps against receivers with good route precision. His aggressiveness can also lead to blown coverages against double moves and play fakes. Advertisement A former sprinter in high school and at Middle Tennessee State, Riley has the burst, stride, and speed to keep with almost any receiver. This is especially evident in his recovery speed or explosion to the throw in off-ball coverage. Riley's 15 interceptions over the last five seasons and 25 passes broken up the last two years shows a player with elite ball skills. He has remarkable anticipation, the quickness to get to the ball in a flash, and the savvy to bait quarterbacks. Louisville Cardinals defensive back Quincy Riley (3) breaks up a pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Riley shows good route recognition. His reach, leaping ability, and competitiveness allows him to make a lot of plays on contested throws. While he won't win a lot of physical battles, his terrific body control and ball skills enables him to win his share of one-on-one battles. Advertisement The New Orleans Saints traded CB Marshon Lattimore before the end of last season, then lost CB Paulson Adebo in free agency. Talented Kool-Aid McKinstry is solidified as one starter. However, Alontae Taylor is much more disruptive being moved around the formation than as a starting outside cornerback. Quincy Riley should complete with Taylor and Isaac Yiadom for outside corner reps. His speed and ball skills also gives him some versatility for slot coverage. He also brings athleticism and return skills to the special teams units, always a focal point in New Orleans. New defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is expected to use more off-ball coverage and zone concepts in his secondary. This may play to Quincy Riley's best attributes, possibly leading to him being a mid-round draft steal. Related: Final 2025 NFL Draft First Round Predictions For the Saints Related: Final New Orleans Saints 7-Round NFL Mock Draft Related: Best Remaining Prospects For Day 3 Of the 2025 NFL Draft
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Clemson makes a huge splash in the transfer portal landing guard Jestin Porter
According to multiple reports, Brad Brownell and the Clemson Tigers have secured a key addition to their backcourt with the commitment of former Middle Tennessee State guard Jestin Porter. Porter, a 6-foot-1 scoring threat, chose Clemson over several other programs, including Arizona State and Ole Miss. Considered one of the top mid-major guards available in the portal, Porter is coming off a strong junior season in which he averaged 15 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He shot 41% from the field and connected on 36.4% of his three-point attempts. Advertisement Porter will arrive at Clemson as a rising senior with one year of eligibility remaining. He is expected to bring immediate offensive production and veteran presence to a Tiger backcourt that now includes returning guard Dillon Hunter and fellow transfer Efrem 'Butta' Johnson. This marks the sixth addition for Clemson out of the portal this offseason, and the second guard. Brownell has also added size to the roster with big men Nick Davidson, Carter Welling, RJ Godfrey, and Jake Wahlin. With Porter in the mix, Clemson continues to round out a roster that blends experience and scoring ability—something that could be crucial as the Tigers look to build on last season's NCAA Tournament run. Advertisement Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions. This article originally appeared on Clemson Wire: Clemson basketball makes another big move in the transfer portal
