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Axios
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Austin's Devon Walker on "SNL," new podcast
"Saturday Night Live" star Devon Walker isn't trying to save the podcast world—he's trying to thin the herd. The big picture: "So many people are doing podcasts. Too many people," the Central Texas-raised comedian jokes. "There should be a review board who decides who gets to stay and who has to leave." His is meant to stay, of course. Driving the news: Walker's podcast, " My Favorite Lyrics," launched two weeks ago and revolves around his love of goofy rap lyrics and comedy. He's since released two episodes, featuring comedian and "SNL" writer Alex English and comedian Petey DeAbreu. New episodes upload on Tuesdays. What they're saying: "God knows we don't need another podcast, but if I am going to be a comedian starting one, let's make it one that's about something near and dear to me," he tells Axios, adding that he hasn't seen another music podcast like his. "As far as I know, that kind of podcast didn't exist yet." Between the lines: It's a natural move for the Pflugerville native and Texas State alum, who cut his teeth at Cap City Comedy Club before joining the "SNL" cast in 2022 for the show's 48th season. "He will absolutely be a guest at some point," he says. The bottom line: For listeners tired of music podcasts taking themselves too seriously, Walker offers something unapologetically unserious — and "dumb," he promises in his promo.
Daily Mail
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Super Bowl winner A.J. Brown announces life-changing personal news thanks to the help of John Legend
Eagles star A.J. Brown enlisted the help of pop star John Legend to propose to his girlfriend, Kelsey Riley, over the weekend. As shown in a video jointly-posted to the couple's Instagram accounts, Brown romantically got down on one knee at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia with some family and friends in attendance. And on the piano during the celebration was 13-time Grammy Award winner Legend, who offered his well-wishes to the couple afterwards. 'Congratulations to you both. Thank you for including me,' he commented on Instagram. Brown also had several of his current and former Eagles teammates in attendance, including Devonta Smith, Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers and Nakobe Dean. 'Each and everyone plays a different role in my life. I appreciate you,' he wrote in a separate post recognizing his friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A.J. Brown (@1k_alwaysopen) Riley, a 27-year-old graduate of Texas State, is believed to have been with Brown since 2022 - his first season with the Eagles. The couple share a two-year-old son together, Arthur Juan Brown Jr., while Brown is also the father of daughter Jersee, who was born in May of 2020. A.J. Jr. and Jersee were both present for the engagement as the family posed for an adorable photo. Brown wore a buttoned-up blue suit while Riley donned a black gown for the occasion. The couple's son was dressed in a white button-down shirt while Jersee smiled in a sparkly black dress after her dad popped the question. View this post on Instagram A post shared by A.J. Brown (@1k_alwaysopen) Brown's big day comes after the recent marriage of his teammate Jalen Hurts. The Philly quarterback confirmed in a new interview with Men's Health that he had wed his fiancée Bryonna Burrows. While the quarterback did not discuss his relationship in much detail in the interview, he referred to Bryonna as his 'wife. He also showed off a sweet message that he received from Bryonna on a post-it note. 'You are exactly where you are supposed to be. I love you. Follow God! I follow you,' it read. Hurts and Burrows confirmed their engagement last September, with Hurts popping the question in a romantic beachfront setting.
Associated Press
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Here are 18 football players to watch next season in the Big Ten Conference
A look at football players in the Big Ten this spring who are poised to have breakout seasons this fall: IllinoisTE Cole Rusk was expected to be a starter last year, but a major knee injury ended his season before it began. He could make an immediate impact at a position that needs to be more productive. The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder was one of the top tight ends in the FCS at Murray State in 2023, catching 39 balls for 507 yards and six touchdowns. IndianaWR Omar Cooper Jr. was mostly a backup to Myles Price last season and averaged 21.2 yards on his 28 catches. His seven touchdowns were second among receivers behind star Elijah Sarratt's eight. Indiana brought in the productive Makai Jackson from Appalachian State, but Price and Ke'Shawn Williams are gone and that should give Cooper an opportunity to increase his numbers. IowaWR Jacob Gill stands to benefit greatly from the addition of South Dakota State transfer QB Mark Gronowski, easily the best pure passer at Iowa since three-year starter Nate Stanley (2017-19). Gill had 35 catches for 411 yards last season, modest numbers but still the best among Iowa receivers. Now the ball will be delivered by one of the most prolific quarterbacks in FCS history. MarylandS Lavain Scruggs has appeared in 23 games mostly as a backup the last two seasons and entered spring as the leading contender to take over for three-year starter Dante Turner at strong safety. Scruggs started in place of an injured Turner against Southern California and had six tackles and a 51-yard interception return to set up a touchdown in a 29-28 win. Michigan TE Jalen Hoffman did not catch a pass in his first two seasons behind Colston Loveland, but he looks like a potential security blanket for Bryce Underwood. The 6-foot-3, 245-pound Hoffman had several catches in the spring game, including a scrimmage-ending, 88-yard touchdown reception from Underwood on a reverse flea flicker. Michigan State CB Joshua Eaton transferred from Texas State for his sixth season, and he'll be given an opportunity to win one of the two open cornerback spots. Eaton was a four-star recruit coming out of high school but played sparingly in three years at Oklahoma. He started 20 of 25 games at Texas State and, at 6-1 and 187 pounds, gives the Spartans some size at the position. Minnesota Listing Koi Perich as a safety is a limiting exercise the Gophers aren't engaging in, with plans to expand on his Swiss Army knife role spawned during an impressive debut that earned him a first team All-Big Ten selection by the AP. Perich will return kicks and take turns on offense, too, as the Gophers look to get the ball in his capable hands. NebraskaRB Emmett Johnson is in line to be a workhorse. He's by far the most experienced player in a running back room that lost more than 60% of its production. Johnson averaged 5.1 yards per carry and 46 yards per game as the backup to Dante Dowdell. Matt Rhule demands a physical run game, and the 5-foot-11, 200-pound Johnson is built to thrive in it. NorthwesternCB Ore Adeyi was on track to be a starter last year before sustaining a season-ending injury late in fall camp. He is in line to get the job back if he can beat out Jacksonville State transfer Fred Davis II and Braden Turner in the fall. In 2023, Adeyi played in all 13 games with one start and made 20 tackles, including a career-high four against Penn State. Ohio State DE Logan George transferred from Idaho State in January and has made a big impression in a short amount of time. He saw time on the second team during the spring, but with the defensive line's struggles, could compete for a starting spot. 'He's got strong hands. He's got physicality,' coach Ryan Day said after the spring game. Oregon WR Dillon Gresham is considered one of the Ducks' top young players and he showed this spring he's ready to compete for significant playing time come fall. Gresham was a four-star recruit who did not appear in a game last season while redshirting. He caught three balls for 96 yards in the spring game, including a 56-yard touchdown. Penn State WR Devonte Ross is among the newcomers to a group of wideouts that made no catches in the College Football Playoff semifinal loss to Notre Dame. Ross was an All-Sun Belt Conference first-team pick after leading the league with 11 touchdown catches to go with 1,043 yards on 76 receptions. He has 116 catches over the past two seasons. He also is an accomplished kick and punt returner. Purdue OL Bradyn Joiner was named to the SEC's all-freshman team after taking over as Auburn's starting left guard the second half of the season. The 6-foot-2, 328-pound Joiner is a key addition as the Boilermakers try to upgrade their offensive line, which allowed 32 sacks to rank 14th in the Big Ten. Joiner allowed two sacks on 192 pass-blocking plays over the last five games, according to Pro Football Focus. RutgersRB Ja'shon Benjamin, under the radar the last two seasons, is up for a more prominent role now that star Kyle Monangai has moved on. Benjamin has appeared in 13 games over two seasons and has run for 272 yards and two touchdowns. Antwan Raymond, whose 457 rushing yards led Big Ten freshmen, went into the spring as the projected starter, but coach Greg Schiano told reporters 'don't sleep on' Benjamin. Southern California TE Walter Matthews, at 6-6 and 272 pounds, is in the mix for significant playing time after redshirting his first season. He was the No. 2-ranked tight end prospect by ESPN in 2023 and could easily be confused for an offensive tackle. He is advanced as a pass-catcher and route-runner, and he's hard to bring down. The Trojans also might use him as a sixth offensive lineman in the red zone. UCLADB Jadyn Marshall enters his fourth season yet to find his niche. He was a top-30 receiver as a four-star recruit but moved to defensive back in 2023. He played mostly on special teams last year. Coach DeShaun Foster said Marshall could see action on both sides of the ball as a receiver and defensive back, and he also could return kicks. Washington LB Jacob Manu transferred from Arizona, where he played two seasons for current Huskies coach Jedd Fisch. Manu was an All-Pac-12 first-team pick in 2023 when he led the conference in tackles with 116, including 6.5 sacks. Injuries cut short his 2024 season. A healthy Manu could significantly benefit a defense that ranked 98th nationally with 20 sacks and recorded none in five of the last six games. Wisconsin RB Dilin Jones was a revelation this spring and will compete with Darrion Dupree for carries now that 2024 rushing leader Tawee Walker has transferred. Jones had just 16 carries last season, all against South Dakota, Purdue and Rutgers. He got more exposure after Dupree injured his ankle April 10 and impressed coach Luke Fickell with his effort and attitude. ___ AP Sports Writers Dave Campbell in Minneapolis, Andrew Destin in Seattle, Larry Lage in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Steve Megargee in Madison, Wisconsin, Anne M. Peterson, in Eugene, Oregon, and Joe Reedy in Columbus, Ohio, contributed to this report. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: and
USA Today
23-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jets 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for QB Jordan McCloud
Jets 2025 NFL draft target: Full draft profile, scouting report for QB Jordan McCloud Texas State quarterback Jordan McCloud could be a name to watch for the New York Jets at the 2025 NFL draft. As things stand, the Jets hold eight total picks scattered around the board, including the seventh overall pick. If things hold true, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets' front office will have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards. During the run up to the draft, which starts April 24, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects New York could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game. McCloud is up next in our prospect previews. He met with the Jets following his Pro Day in March, according to Sportskeeda's Tony Pauline. Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game: QB Jordan McCloud | Texas State | Senior Vitals Height: 6'0" Weight: 200 lbs Pros Dual threat Experience at four D1 programs Decision-making Accurate Cons Size Inconsistency Arm strength Stats 2024 stats (13 GP): 70.2% completion percentage, 3,227 passing yards, 30 passing touchdowns, 13 interceptions, 278 rushing yards, 7 rushing touchdowns Career stats (49 GP): 65.5% completion percentage, 10,135 passing yards, 88 touchdowns, 38 interceptions, 986 rushing yards, 20 rushing touchdowns Consensus rank Draft stock: Day 3 or UDFA Highlight reel
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Oregon State quarterback with 7,000-plus passing yards enters transfer portal
Former Oregon State quarterback with 7,000-plus passing yards enters transfer portal Texas State quarterback Gevani McCoy entered the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday. He committed to the Bobcats on Jan. 14 after transferring from Oregon State. The 6-foot, 182-pound quarterback appeared in 10 games at Oregon State in 2024 as a redshirt junior. He completed 123-of-202 passing attempts for 1,300 yards, three touchdowns and six interceptions, while rushing for 328 yards and five touchdowns on 59 attempts. McCoy transferred to Oregon State from Idaho ahead of the 2024 season. He played at Idaho from 2021-23 and was named a 2023 Walter Payton Award finalist, recognizing the top offensive player in FCS football. At Idaho, McCoy totaled 2,919 passing yards and 15 passing touchdowns in 2023, 2,735 passing yards and 27 touchdowns in 2022 and 205 passing yards and one passing touchdown in 2021. He also recorded one reception for 14 yards. McCoy is from Lakewood High School in Lakewood, California and has totaled 7,159 career passing yards. The NCAA transfer portal opened Wednesday and will close on April 25. Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X.
