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Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Madani govt introduces merit-based JPA sponsorships with loan reductions for top students starting June
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — The government will introduce a new Public Service Department (PSD) sponsorship model based on academic merit for the pre-service training (LSP) programme. The PSD, in a statement posted on Facebook today, said the new model would replace the 2016 service placement merit-based Convertible Loan (PBU), with the academic merit-based convertible loan (PBU Academic) coming into effect from June 1. 'This initiative is in line with the principles of Madani Ihsan, which aims to strengthen the development of human capital grounded in academic and personal excellence among eligible Malaysians,' it said. The PSD said that under the new model, JPA-sponsored students, except those in the fields of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, will enjoy a loan repayment reduction based on academic performance. Students in the fields of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy, meanwhile, will get full loan repayment exemption if they complete their studies and fulfil the contract to serve with the government. 'The PBU Academic will be applied to all new sponsored students starting June 1, except for Dermasiswa recipients. For existing students under the 2016 PBU model, the option to convert to PBU Academic will be offered in phases, starting January 1, 2026,' it added. The PSD also advised students under the 2016 PBU model, who have completed their studies and are currently repaying their loans, to stop making payments starting June 1 until the option to convert is available. Students can refer to the PSD sponsorship portal at or email [email protected] for any inquiries. — Bernama
Miami Herald
14-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
2025 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings: Travis Hunter and the Top 30 Prospects, From the College Football Perspective
Is Travis Hunter a wide receiver or a cornerback?Of course, everyone is predicting he'll be both, but he'll probably end up making a bigger impact on the defensive side. He's not the only strong corner in the draft with plenty of speed, size, and talent to go around. It's not the deepest class, but depending on the injury status of a few key veterans, it could be are our 03 best cornerback prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft, starting, of course, with ... Quarterbacks | Running Backs Linebackers | Defensive Tackles 1 Travis Hunter Colorado, 6-0, 188 NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round 66 tackles, 7 INT, 16 PBU, 153 catches 1,979 yards, 20 TD The College Perspective: The Heisman Trophy winner will see time at receiver, but he's probably destined to get more work in as a corner. Certainly he has the ability to be a game-breaker on offense, but he's not big enough or strong enough to be a dominant No. 1. He'll have issues against physical receivers, too, but his ball skills, athleticism, smarts, and otherworldly abilities should make him in a premier shutdown force. 2 Will Johnson Michigan, 6-2, 194 NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round 68 tackles, 9 INT, 10 PBU The College Perspective: If you take his mediocre hitting ability out of the equation, you're not crazy to think he's the best and most dangerous cornerback in the draft - if Hunter ends up working more at receiver. With his size, wheels, and flash to the ball, he'll be special. 3 Jahdae Barron Texas, 5-11, 194 NFL Draft Projection: 1st Round 226 tackles, 8 INT, 24 PBU The College Perspective: He's not all that big, but he's one of the toughest of the high-end corners. Terrific over the last three years, he brings sub-4.4 wheels and the experience to be ready to start right away. 4 Trey Amos Ole Miss, 6-1, 165 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 121 tackles, 4 INT, 31 PBU The College Perspective: You'd like a little more top-end speed, but he's a strong veteran who spent three years at Louisiana before going to Alabama and then rising up into a star at Ole Miss. He'll produce on Day One. 5 Shavon Revel Jr. East Carolina, 6-2, 194 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 70 tackles, 3 INT, 15 PBU The College Perspective: There's a guess factor here coming off a torn ACL, but he was a broken up pass machine in 2023 and started out well before getting hurt. With his size and wheels, there's too much talent not to take a shot that he'll be a feast-or-famine stat-sheet filler. 6 Maxwell Hairston Kentucky, 5-11, 183 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 89 tackles, 6 INT, 10 PBU, 3 FF The College Perspective: 4.28 - no one was faster at the combine. He was banged up last season, but when all was right in 2023 he was among the nation's most productive corners. No, he won't hit anyone with a bang, and the run support will be minimal, but his wheels, length, and instincts are tremendous. 7 Benjamin Morrison Notre Dame, 6-0, 193 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 84 tackles, 9 INT, 18 PBU The College Perspective: The draft stock will fall a bit after missing a bulk of last season with a hip injury, but when he's right he's among the best all-around corners of the 2025 bunch. The otherworldly athleticism isn't there compared to the stars in the class, but he seemingly gets to every ball that's in the air. 8 Azareye'h Thomas Florida State, 6-2, 197 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 95 tackles, 15 PBU, 9 TFL The College Perspective: There weren't any picks at FSU, but he broke up plenty of passes in 2023, was a stronger tackler in 2024, and he's among the most physical corners in the draft. The lack of explosive speed keeps him from being higher. 9 Jacob Parrish Kansas State, 5-10, 191 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 108 tackles, 5 INT, 19 PBU, 6 TFL The College Perspective: In a draft full of tall corners, Parrish isn't all that big. He makes up for it was sub-4.4 speed, tremendous athleticism, and great hitting ability. He's a sure tackler who can get behind the line, and over the last two became a premier ball hawk. 10 Darien Porter Iowa State, 6-3, 195 NFL Draft Projection: 2nd Round 51 tackles, 3 INT, 6 PBU The College Perspective: An interesting call, he's got a great frame, 4.3 speed, and six years of experience - sort of. Mostly a rotational corner until last year, he's just getting started. There's a bust factor, but the tools and upside are way too freakish to not give him a shot. 11 Nohl Williams Cal, 6-0, 199 NFL Draft Projection: 3rd Round 12 Zy Alexander LSU, 6-1, 187 NFL Draft Projection: 3rd Round 13 BJ Adams UCF, 6-2, 182 NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round 14 Denzel Burke Ohio State, 5-11, 186 NFL Draft Projection: 5th Round 15 Cobee Bryant Kansas, 6-0, 180 NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round 16 Dorian Strong Virginia Tech, 6-1, 185 NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round 17 Quincy Riley Louisville, 5-11, 194 NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round 18 Upton Stout WKU, 5-9, 181 NFL Draft Projection: 3rd Round 19 Bilhal Kone Western Michigan, 6-1, 190 NFL Draft Projection: 5th Round 20 Jaylin Smith USC, 5-11, 187 NFL Draft Projection: 5th Round 21 Tommi Hill Nebraska , 6-1, 213 NFL Draft Projection: 6th Round 22 Caleb Ransaw Tulane, 5-11,197 NFL Draft Projection: 4th Round 23 Donte Kent Central Michigan, 5-10, 189 NFL Draft Projection: 7th Round 24 Mac McWilliams UCF, 5-10, 191 NFL Draft Projection: 6th Round 25 Justin Walley Minnesota, 5-10, 190 NFL Draft Projection: Free Agent 26 Fentrell Cypress Florida State, 6-0, 182 NFL Draft Projection: Free Agent 27 O'Donnell Fortune South Carolina, 6-1, 185 NFL Draft Projection: 7th Round 28 Jason Marshall Florida, 6-0, 194 NFL Draft Projection: 7th Round 29 Robert Longerbeam Rutgers, 5-11, 175 NFL Draft Projection: Free Agent 30 Mello Dotson Kansas, 6-1,192 NFL Draft Projection: Free Agent Linebackers | Defensive Tackles © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. 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USA Today
16-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
5 things Oregon fans should know about WR coach Ross Douglas
5 things Oregon fans should know about WR coach Ross Douglas According to a report from CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz, the Oregon Ducks have hired a new wide receivers coach after Junior Adams departed to take over the same position with the Dallas Cowboys. Per Zentiz, the Ducks will hire former Syracuse Orange WR coach and pass game coordinator Ross Douglas, who is considered by many in the college football world as a rising star in the coaching ranks. Douglas is a former player at the college level and has been coaching at both the college and NFL ranks since 2018. While the University of Oregon is yet to officially announce the hire, it would be smart for Duck fans to get to know the new coach who will come in and work with a talented group of receivers in Eugene. Here's what Oregon fans should know about Douglas: Ross Douglas has NFL Experience After starting his coaching career as a graduate assistant with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights from 2018-2020, and then coaching cornerbacks for a year at Richmond, Douglas quickly made the jump to the NFL level where he served as a defensive quality control coach for the New England Patriots in 2021. In 2022, he moved to the offensive side of the ball as an assistant wide receivers coach and then was named the WR coach in 2023. A year after that, he came back down to the college level and was named the WR coach and pass game coordinator for Syracuse under new head coach Fran Brown. Ross Douglas Helped Produce the No. 1 Passing offense in 2024 Douglas' one year at Syracuse was certainly successful, as the Orange were able to produce the No. 1 passing offense in the nation in 2024. Led by QB Kyle McCord, WR Jackson Meeks, and WR Trebor Pena, Syracuse averaged 370.0 passing yards per game, with 34 passing touchdowns and 12 interceptions on the year. The second-place team, Ole Miss, averaged 350.8 yards per game, as a reference. Ross Douglas is a Former College Player Douglas played four years of college football, the first two of which were with the Michigan Wolverines before transferring to Rutgers for his final two seasons. Douglas was a bit of an athlete, moving around from offense to defense throughout his career. He spent most of his time at defensive back and linebacker, racking up 42 tackles and 4 PBU's on the defensive side of the ball. He also had 10 catches for 18 yards in his one season playing offense at Rutgers. Douglas went undrafted in 2018, but worked out at the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie minicamp before starting his coaching career. Ross Douglas Has Everything He Needs in Eugene If you're a talented coach who can develop players, then there simply is no reason that you shouldn't be able to succeed in Oregon with the Ducks' current WR talent. The deck is stacked nicely for Douglas, who sees players like Evan Stewart, Kyler Kasper, Justius Lowe, and Jeremiah McClellan return, while Malik Benson joins via the transfer portal, and incoming freshman 5-star WR Dakorien Moore acts as the crown jewel, rated the No. 1 WR in the 2025 class. This isn't as if Douglas is coming in and needs to overhaul the process in Eugene, getting the recruiting going and turning up the production. Junior Adams left Oregon far better than he found it, and now it will be on Douglas to carry it forward into the next evolution. What it Says About Oregon's Philosophy Oregon had a choice here with the WR position hire. Due to the flexibility of RB coach Ra'Shaad Samples, who also coached receivers at Arizona State, the Ducks could have promoted him to WR coach and looked to hire a new RB coach in his place. Instead, they went with an outside hire at the WR spot, and someone that Lanning trusts. While Lanning and Syracuse coach Fran Brown did not overlap during their time with the Georgia Bulldogs, they both come from the Kirby Smart coaching tree, so it would come as no surprise to hear that Lanning got the information that he needed from Brown before making this hire.
