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Fox News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Clemson's Dabo Swinney reveals 'secret sauce' he has for Bill Belichick's UNC squad this year
It's a new look in the ACC for college football as Bill Belichick becoming the North Carolina Tar Heels new head coach shakes things up in one of the country's top conferences. Dabo Swinney, the longtime Clemson Tigers head coach, described the conference as playing the "New England Patriots," which includes former Patriots coach Bill O'Brien coming on as Boston College's new leader on the sidelines. Swinney and Belichick had a joint interview with ESPN's Rece Davis, where he admitted not being too worried about the accomplished NFL coach joining the college ranks. In fact, Swinney joked that he has some "secret sauce" to beat the Tar Heels when they see each other on Oct. 4 on the road. Ryan Allen, Clemson's specialists coach, was Belichick's former punter on the Patriots. "We're going to lean on him heavy to figure out how to defeat y'all's punt block team or whatever else," Swinney said of Allen. After the Tigers take on the Tar Heels, they will have to see O'Brien's Eagles the following week. "We play the New England Patriots this year," Swinney said. "We go to North Carolina, and then we go to Boston College to play Bill O'Brien. So, I feel like I'm playing the whole Patriots organization in about a two-week span there." While a Belichick-led UNC squad poses a new challenge for the ACC, Clemson has handled them nicely since Swinney took over in 2018. The Tigers have beaten the Tar Heels 14 times over that span, including their last matchup in 2023 – a 31-20 victory for Clemson. Meanwhile, Belichick is hoping to snap UNC's losing streak against Clemson, which sits at six games. In their last 10 matchups, the Tar Heels are 1-9. Clemson went 10-4 last season in Swinney's 16th season as head coach, reaching the expanded College Football Playoff. They ended up losing to Texas, 38-24, in the first round to end their season. The Tigers return quarterback Cade Klubnik, who had a career year under Swinney in 2024. They also added Tom Allen from Penn State on defense in the transfer portal. ESPN has Clemson ranked 11th overall in their preseason poll. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
K9 Officer, 35, Dies After Unexpected Reaction to Bee Sting. Community Shows Up for One 'Last Ride' (Exclusive)
Ryan Allen, a 35-year-old police officer, went into cardiac arrest after being stung by a bee in late 2021 The father of two suffered a severe brain injury and was placed in hospice His community came together for an emotional police procession before his deathOn Oct. 14, 2021, just two days after their eighth wedding anniversary, Whitney Allen's husband, Ryan, was stung by a bee, setting off a chain of events no one could have predicted. The dedicated K9 officer from Hatboro, Pennsylvania, was coming home from the gym when he was stung. Unaware of a bee allergy, Ryan became disoriented, dizzy, and eventually passed out. Despite the rapid arrival of emergency services, he went into cardiac arrest for nearly 20 minutes. The lack of oxygen to his brain led to severe brain injury, leaving him in a coma and a vegetative state. After five months in hospitals and rehabilitation, his family made the heartbreaking decision to place him in hospice. Ryan passed away on April 7, 2022, at the age of 35, surrounded by family. Three months prior, Whitney had given birth to their second son, Leo. While the circumstances surrounding Ryan's passing were tragic, what followed – both before and after his death – was a powerful outpouring of support from the community he had so deeply impacted. Ryan's work as a K9 officer was a goal he fought hard to achieve. 'He founded the K9 program at his department,' Whitney tells PEOPLE exclusively. 'He was the first person that had ever had a K9 in his department, and when he first started in 2013, that was his dream.' After years of perseverance, and with the help of a new mayor, Ryan raised $40,000 and underwent six months of rigorous training to work with his dog, Louis. The depth of love and respect for Ryan in Hatboro was evident. The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service. "It's obviously what the community wanted to do to honor Ryan, which I thought was really beautiful," Whitney says. When she saw the massive police escort outside her husband's hospital, she was hit with a wave of complex emotions. 'When you go through trauma, you're really in survival mode… I think I was so numb, because you don't have anything left, and your body protects you from feeling like breaking down because you just have to survive,' Whitney admits. 'It was beautiful, and also, the saddest thing I've ever seen in my whole life.' The procession made its way past their older son's daycare, where Jackson, just four years old at the time, held up a sweet sign. Seeing her son's smile against the backdrop of such profound sadness was deeply emotional for Whitney. 'It just shows how innocent children are,' she reveals. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Just three weeks after Ryan's 'last ride,' the K9 officer took his final breaths in the comfort of his own home. Through the pain of her loss, Whitney has worked to keep his memory alive, not only by sharing stories and photographs but by embracing the life lessons Ryan left behind. 'I think the most important way that I feel is the most impactful is living like Ryan did,' Whitney shares. 'He was such a lively, outgoing person, and living more like he did in my everyday life, and just embracing life in that way.' Ryan's legacy lives on, not just in his work, but in the way his family and community continue to honor him. As a grief coach, Whitney has been able to channel her sorrow into helping others navigate the unbearable pain of losing a loved one. "I'm making it into something that helps other people learn how to live again after they lose somebody they love," she explains. 'For me, that is very healing and transformative.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Yahoo
MPD makes arrests after shots fired in north Midland
Mar. 7—Two 18-year-olds were arrested after shots were fired Thursday afternoon behind a business in the 4300 block of West Wadley Avenue. Midland Police responded to a road rage incident at the Comet Cleaners around 3:20 p.m. on March 6. "While en route, the call was upgraded to 'shots fired' behind Soft Suds," MPD reported in a news release. "Officers arrived and detained several individuals involved. Two were arrested for attempted tampering with physical evidence. The investigation revealed two shooters, who remain unidentified and at large. One firearm was recovered at the scene." Ryan Allen and Stephon Freeman were arrested after the incident. Vehicle descriptions included a "multi-colored" Ford Explorer and White Toyota Camry. The investigation continues.
