Latest news with #JohnSears
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mr. Soundoff Says: New NCAA $ettlement won't fix problems, just create more
Mr. Soundoff Says – On Friday a monumental decision was made within the will begin directly paying their athletes, thanks to a legal settlement approved in federal in July, each school will be able to spend just over 20 million dollars a year in paying college athletes directly. While this new law is designed to level the playing field, John Sears says it won't do anything except widen the gap and create more problems. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
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Mr. Soundoff Says: Purdy gets paid, and he deserves it
Mr. Soundoff Says – Brock Purdy signed a 5 year 265 million dollar deal with the 49ers, making Purdy the 7th highest paid QB in the NFL. From Mr. Irrelevent, last pick in the 2022 draft, to 265 million in less than 3 years. John Sears says, despite all the push-back against the contract, Purdy is worth it. Look at the numbers, don't let the lies get in the way of facts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
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Mr. Soundoff Says: Girls high school basketball numbers declining, despite all time high talent level
Mr. Soundoff Says – A recent survey sent out by the IGHSAU asked high school girls basketball coaches and athletic directors the reason for the decline in participation numbers. The top 2 reasons were, basketball requires a lot of skills, and it competes directly with club volleyball. John Sears says despite the decline, the overall talent remains incredibly high. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Mr. Soundoff Says: Happy for Sandfort, he deserved better
Mr. Soundoff Says- The Iowa men upset Nebraska on the final day of the regular season to sneak in to the Big Ten Tournament as the 15-seed. It's not the season Iowa fans or players were hoping for. John Sears says he's glad SR Payton Sandfort gets to end his career at the B1G tournament, but also says a player like Sandfort deserves better with the way he plays and loves to compete. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Sport
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Grand View triplets keep wrestling program in good shape
DES MOINES — The NAIA national wrestling tournament starts on Thursday, and as usual, Grand View will be well-represented. John Sears has the story of a family of Vikings that are keeping the wrestling program in good shape. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
