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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
2026 4-star Edge and Texas A&M commit is visiting Washington
2026 4-star Edge and Texas A&M commit is visiting Washington Texas A&M's 2026 recruiting class is on track to see a significant boost this summer, especially this weekend, as coach Mike Elko and his staff are currently hosting 18 prospects from the 2026 class, including six commits, led by four-star wide receiver Aaron Gregory. However, five-star wide receiver and LSU commit Tristen Keys is also on campus. After hiring former Miami Recruiting Director and assistant WR coach David Cooney, the Aggies have a very good chance to flip the elite pass catcher soon. However, according to Rivals recruiting insider Adam Gorney, four-star edge Texas A&M commit Samu Moala could be the Aggies' first realistic flip candidate, as the California product will reportedly visit Washington this weekend. The Huskies, like Oregon, focus on California for the bulk of the program's recruiting and have done a solid job this offseason of hosting several elite 2026 prospects. However, after committing in late October of last year, Texas A&M will be the final team to host Moala on June 20, meaning the Aggies are still in the driver's seat to keep him committed ahead of Early Signing Day in early December. On the field, there's a reason Moala is highly sought after, as he has improved every season, recording 52 tackles, three sacks, two tackles for loss, an interception, and nine hurries during his 2024 junior season. On offense, Moala hauled in five receptions for 86 yards and one touchdown. According to 247Sports, Moala is currently positioned as the 27th-ranked Edge and 26th-ranked prospect in California. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
NBC Sports
20-05-2025
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- NBC Sports
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Programs jockeying for position with top prospects
Editor's Note: This article first appeared on the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. An incredibly busy June is right around the corner but there is still a ton going on with high school showcases and official visits still happening. Here's the latest in this Recruiting Rumor Mill from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney. MORE FROM ATLANTA: Ranking the QBs | Recruiting intel | Position MVPs | Top performers from Saturday's Rivals Combine Series event BEHIND THE COMMITMENT: Five pivotal moments that led Cantwell to Miami CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2027 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State TRANSFER PORTAL: Full coverage | Player ranking | Team ranking | Transfer search | Transfer Tracker A new offer from Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia is interesting because he told Brown that the Buckeyes should have already offered and he wanted to make it happen. But we'll just see about timing. Texas A&M and LSU continue to battle it out for the high four-star two-way lineman from Baton Rouge (La.) University Lab. It will be up to Brown's mom if he visits as there is a feeling he could be in the final innings of his recruitment now. Stanford and Indiana could battle it out until the end for the four-star quarterback from Mission Viejo, Calif., as he loves everything – on and off the field – with the Cardinal and with general manager Andrew Luck there, but the Hoosiers are battling hard. A visit there in June will be huge as he gets to know that staff led by coach Curt Cignetti with Oklahoma State, Ohio State and Colorado also involved. Even before the news broke Friday night that Missouri defensive line coach Al Davis was stepping down, Kennedy's commitment to the Tigers was slipping and it seemed like he was going to back off his pledge. That happened late Friday and the word is that the high three-star defensive tackle from Little Rock (Ark.) Central is wide open in his recruitment. Georgia is making a serious push right to the top. A new offer from Ole Miss is definitely interesting to the 2027 defensive tackle from Poplarville, Miss., especially because of its recent defensive line play. The Rebels are near the top, but Notre Dame is the team to beat. Tennessee, Florida State and Arkansas rounding out the favorites. What Moala saw at Stanford and UCLA really impressed him, but it might be a little too early to name those his front-runners. Before Moala goes down that road, he has a big visit planned to Arizona State in June as those three programs have piqued his interest the most so far. An offer from Stanford on Thursday is a game-changer for the rocked-up three-star running back from Los Angeles Loyola and the Cardinal could have surged right to the top of his list. Northwestern is also a main player in Morris' recruitment but it wouldn't be a shock if Stanford is now considered the team to beat. SMU and Washington seem like the two front-runners for the four-star receiver from Harbor City (Calif.) Narbonne but there could be a surprise in his recruitment as well. Both those programs should get official visits and he loves the receiver history with the Mustangs and the Huskies. Colorado State could be one to watch as well. Position coach James Finley has a ton of Los Angeles connections and Owens has a lot of comfort with him. UCLA was the dream school growing up and now that the Bruins have offered and an official visit is scheduled for June, they could move up very quickly for the four-star quarterback from Downey, Calif. But Arizona is definitely one to watch and might have a slight edge with Kentucky and Oklahoma State rounding out the top four. A trip to Colorado could also happen, too. USC has shot to the top of Sorensen's list with Miami, Ole Miss, UCLA and others, but a new offer is definitely interesting. Notre Dame came through with an offer in recent days and Sorensen clearly knows the NFL history for tight ends coming out of South Bend and it will be something he considers seriously moving forward. The four-star receiver from Mission Viejo, Calif., has been committed to Georgia since November and he continues to have an excellent relationship with the coaches but there is going to be some serious competition until the end. Miami is the main one to watch (and Spafford wore Miami gloves at a 7-on-7 on Saturday) along with Washington, UCLA and USC. Colorado is in this after a great visit there, too. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH GEORGIA FANS AT The four-star quarterback from Omaha (Neb.) Millard South committed to Iowa State over Missouri and many others in April but now a new offer from Alabama will be one to watch. No date for a visit has been set, but Thomalla is planning to visit Tuscaloosa. He's struck up a great relationship with position coach Nick Sheridan. SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS WITH IOWA STATE FANS AT After backing off his pledge to Missouri in recent days, Tims was at Georgia over the weekend and landed an offer from the Bulldogs which 'stunned' the three-star safety from Seffner (Fla.) Armwood. Tims has a great relationship with safeties coach Travaris Robinson and that pushes Georgia right into Tims' top five. Louisville and Vanderbilt are the other favorites. The top list has changed a few times for the four-star running back from Peculiar (Mo.) Raymore-Peculiar but Kansas State, Kansas and Nebraska are three regulars that have stayed right at the forefront. A new offer from Oklahoma is intriguing as the Sooners now join the top four as well. Miami, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Georgia are the four front-runners for the four-star defensive back from Rock Hill (S.C.) Northwestern. The other three programs are clearly in his recruitment but the Gamecocks have done well in Rock Hill before and it wouldn't be a surprise if they still lead for Watkins, especially with campus just an hour away. There is no clear leader yet for the four-star linebacker from Jackson (Miss.) Jackson Academy but Auburn has looked strong in White's recruitment. There are definitely others, though, as Florida State, Tennessee, Mississippi State and North Carolina are also high on the list. The 2027 five-star cornerback from Gardena (Calif.) Serra has been to LSU, Miami, Texas A&M, UCLA and USC recently. A ton of visits are coming up as Williams is looking at Ohio State, Georgia, another trip to Texas A&M, Tennessee, Florida State and Auburn. There could be something that really piques Williams' interest but the word is that it's still going to be very tough to beat USC in his recruitment – and Serra has been a pipeline there over the years.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Scoop
Toddler Mauled By Roaming Dogs In Front Yard – Council Calls It A Wake-up Call
Press Release – Auckland Council A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds to his neck and head, and a fractured shoulder blade, requiring multiple surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay. The dogs, two American Bulldogs roamed freely into the child's yard and attacked him without warning. Despite heroic efforts by bystanders and the victim's mother, who physically lifted her child to safety, the dogs continued to attack. CCTV footage confirmed the brutality of the attack, which ended only when the dogs were forcibly removed and driven away by the owners' relatives. On 30 July 2024, the Auckland Council commenced a criminal prosecution against the owner, laying two charges for owning dogs that attacked a person causing serious injury. Last week in the Manukau District Court, Judge Moala sentenced the owner, Ms Janna Faumui who had pleaded guilty to the charges, to 150 hours of community work and ordered her to pay $2,000 in emotional harm reparation to the victim's family. Judge Moala considered that where the victim of a dog attack has suffered near-fatal injuries, the starting point for sentence is likely to be one of imprisonment. However, the Judge did not consider imprisonment was appropriate in this case given the defendant's lack of criminal history and there being no indication she was a danger to the community. The defendant was given credit for her early guilty pleas, her lack of conviction history and the remorse she had shown for the offending. Chair of the Regulatory and Safety Committee, Councillor Josephine Bartley expressed heartfelt concern for the toddler. 'It is not okay for dogs to be roaming or uncontrolled. The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific and entirely preventable,' she said. 'Dog owners must understand their responsibilities. This is not optional. If they fail in those duties, we will not hesitate to prosecute.' Auckland Council's General Manager of Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine, says this is another devastating example of the serious consequences of roaming dogs in our city. 'We commend the bravery of the bystanders who tried to intervene in the attack,' said Mr Irvine. 'No one should ever have to witness such violence, especially a parent.' 'We have increased the number of Animal Management Officers and their proactive patrolling in high-risk areas, and we are doing all we can to prevent incidences like this from happening, but we can't be everywhere all the time. We need dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs, keep them contained and not allow them to roam,' adds Irvine. The council has confirmed both dogs were voluntarily surrendered and euthanised following the attack. Auckland Council urges all dog owners to ensure their pets are secure, well-trained, and never allowed to roam. 'One moment of negligence can result in a lifetime of pain,' says Mr Irvine. Further case highlights dangers of careless dog ownership In a separate case in the Manukau District Court, Maxine Hona was sentenced to 100 hours of community work and ordered to pay $200 in emotional harm reparation after her dog, Otis, seriously attacked a visitor in her home in March 2024. Despite Ms Hona's attempt to contain her dog before allowing the victim inside, it escaped and launched a persistent attack, injuring both the visitor and Ms Hona herself. The court rejected arguments that this was an exceptional incident and made an order for the dog's destruction. Judge Patel stressed that even one-off failures to control dogs can have devastating consequences. This case reinforces Auckland Council's message: pet ownership comes with absolute responsibility. There is no margin for error when it comes to public safety.
Scoop
14-05-2025
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Toddler Mauled By Roaming Dogs In Front Yard – Council Calls It A Wake-up Call
Press Release – Auckland Council The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds to his neck and head, and a fractured shoulder blade, requiring multiple surgeries … A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds to his neck and head, and a fractured shoulder blade, requiring multiple surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay. The dogs, two American Bulldogs roamed freely into the child's yard and attacked him without warning. Despite heroic efforts by bystanders and the victim's mother, who physically lifted her child to safety, the dogs continued to attack. CCTV footage confirmed the brutality of the attack, which ended only when the dogs were forcibly removed and driven away by the owners' relatives. On 30 July 2024, the Auckland Council commenced a criminal prosecution against the owner, laying two charges for owning dogs that attacked a person causing serious injury. Last week in the Manukau District Court, Judge Moala sentenced the owner, Ms Janna Faumui who had pleaded guilty to the charges, to 150 hours of community work and ordered her to pay $2,000 in emotional harm reparation to the victim's family. Judge Moala considered that where the victim of a dog attack has suffered near-fatal injuries, the starting point for sentence is likely to be one of imprisonment. However, the Judge did not consider imprisonment was appropriate in this case given the defendant's lack of criminal history and there being no indication she was a danger to the community. The defendant was given credit for her early guilty pleas, her lack of conviction history and the remorse she had shown for the offending. Chair of the Regulatory and Safety Committee, Councillor Josephine Bartley expressed heartfelt concern for the toddler. 'It is not okay for dogs to be roaming or uncontrolled. The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific and entirely preventable,' she said. 'Dog owners must understand their responsibilities. This is not optional. If they fail in those duties, we will not hesitate to prosecute.' Auckland Council's General Manager of Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine, says this is another devastating example of the serious consequences of roaming dogs in our city. 'We commend the bravery of the bystanders who tried to intervene in the attack,' said Mr Irvine. 'No one should ever have to witness such violence, especially a parent.' 'We have increased the number of Animal Management Officers and their proactive patrolling in high-risk areas, and we are doing all we can to prevent incidences like this from happening, but we can't be everywhere all the time. We need dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs, keep them contained and not allow them to roam,' adds Irvine. The council has confirmed both dogs were voluntarily surrendered and euthanised following the attack. Auckland Council urges all dog owners to ensure their pets are secure, well-trained, and never allowed to roam. 'One moment of negligence can result in a lifetime of pain,' says Mr Irvine. Further case highlights dangers of careless dog ownership In a separate case in the Manukau District Court, Maxine Hona was sentenced to 100 hours of community work and ordered to pay $200 in emotional harm reparation after her dog, Otis, seriously attacked a visitor in her home in March 2024. Despite Ms Hona's attempt to contain her dog before allowing the victim inside, it escaped and launched a persistent attack, injuring both the visitor and Ms Hona herself. The court rejected arguments that this was an exceptional incident and made an order for the dog's destruction. Judge Patel stressed that even one-off failures to control dogs can have devastating consequences. This case reinforces Auckland Council's message: pet ownership comes with absolute responsibility. There is no margin for error when it comes to public safety.
Scoop
14-05-2025
- Scoop
Toddler Mauled By Roaming Dogs In Front Yard – Council Calls It A Wake-up Call
A two-year-old child sustained life-threatening injuries in a horrific dog attack in March 2024. The young boy was mauled by two dogs while playing in the front yard of his south Auckland home. The unprovoked and sustained attack left him with several serious wounds to his neck and head, and a fractured shoulder blade, requiring multiple surgeries and a prolonged hospital stay. The dogs, two American Bulldogs roamed freely into the child's yard and attacked him without warning. Despite heroic efforts by bystanders and the victim's mother, who physically lifted her child to safety, the dogs continued to attack. CCTV footage confirmed the brutality of the attack, which ended only when the dogs were forcibly removed and driven away by the owners' relatives. On 30 July 2024, the Auckland Council commenced a criminal prosecution against the owner, laying two charges for owning dogs that attacked a person causing serious injury. Last week in the Manukau District Court, Judge Moala sentenced the owner, Ms Janna Faumui who had pleaded guilty to the charges, to 150 hours of community work and ordered her to pay $2,000 in emotional harm reparation to the victim's family. Judge Moala considered that where the victim of a dog attack has suffered near-fatal injuries, the starting point for sentence is likely to be one of imprisonment. However, the Judge did not consider imprisonment was appropriate in this case given the defendant's lack of criminal history and there being no indication she was a danger to the community. The defendant was given credit for her early guilty pleas, her lack of conviction history and the remorse she had shown for the offending. Chair of the Regulatory and Safety Committee, Councillor Josephine Bartley expressed heartfelt concern for the toddler. 'It is not okay for dogs to be roaming or uncontrolled. The trauma and injuries inflicted on this child were horrific and entirely preventable,' she said. 'Dog owners must understand their responsibilities. This is not optional. If they fail in those duties, we will not hesitate to prosecute.' Auckland Council's General Manager of Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine, says this is another devastating example of the serious consequences of roaming dogs in our city. 'We commend the bravery of the bystanders who tried to intervene in the attack,' said Mr Irvine. 'No one should ever have to witness such violence, especially a parent.' 'We have increased the number of Animal Management Officers and their proactive patrolling in high-risk areas, and we are doing all we can to prevent incidences like this from happening, but we can't be everywhere all the time. We need dog owners to take responsibility for their dogs, keep them contained and not allow them to roam,' adds Irvine. The council has confirmed both dogs were voluntarily surrendered and euthanised following the attack. Auckland Council urges all dog owners to ensure their pets are secure, well-trained, and never allowed to roam. 'One moment of negligence can result in a lifetime of pain,' says Mr Irvine. Further case highlights dangers of careless dog ownership In a separate case in the Manukau District Court, Maxine Hona was sentenced to 100 hours of community work and ordered to pay $200 in emotional harm reparation after her dog, Otis, seriously attacked a visitor in her home in March 2024. Despite Ms Hona's attempt to contain her dog before allowing the victim inside, it escaped and launched a persistent attack, injuring both the visitor and Ms Hona herself. The court rejected arguments that this was an exceptional incident and made an order for the dog's destruction. Judge Patel stressed that even one-off failures to control dogs can have devastating consequences. This case reinforces Auckland Council's message: pet ownership comes with absolute responsibility. There is no margin for error when it comes to public safety.
