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Illinois football's Luke Altmyer reveals why he spurned return to SEC
The post Illinois football's Luke Altmyer reveals why he spurned return to SEC appeared first on ClutchPoints. This offseason, a bomb went off in the college football world when quarterback Nico Iamaleava left the Tennessee Volunteers over an NIL dispute. It was significant because it was the first dispute surrounding NIL. When it happened, rumors started swirling about who the Volunteers would potentially grab out of the Transfer Portal. One of the biggest names on the radar was Illinois football quarterback Luke Altmyer. Advertisement Altmyer started his career in the SEC at Ole Miss but transferred to Illinois and has resurrected his career in his two seasons with the Fighting Illini. Brett Bielema gave him the keys to the offense and led Illinois to its first 10-win season since 2001. Due to their success, Bielema also signed a recent contract extension. On3 interviewed him, and the spring transfer topic came up. You can infer that he never outright said that it was Tennessee. He said, 'There were opportunities for me to venture onward to the next level, but also to be able to play in another program. That's just the reality, the NCAA and the college football world we live in. 'Being from Mississippi and in SEC country, it's desirable to play in that conference, in front of people I know, and in stadiums I've been in before and grew up watching and loving. It was certainly an attraction and a real thing. Advertisement 'It was a difficult decision, but I know what's important. I know what is being created here, and the trust, unity, and connection I have amongst my teammates, this community, and my coaches. The success is waiting for me here. It'd be foolish to pick up and start over and take a risk when I have a lot of trust that's been earned and built.' Illinois football has a chance for a historic season Illinois has a chance to make history this season. Altmyer is sticking with the Fighting Illini to try to make it to the College Football Playoff and have an opportunity to compete for a Big Ten title. Still, Altmyer did not miss the opportunity to have some fun, and 10 days after Iamaleava left Tennessee, Altmyer posted a GIF of him making a 'championship belt' celebration with the message: 'Keep the Champaign Flowing.' This made it very clear that he was staying with the Fighting Illini. Illinois went 5-7 in Altmyer's first season in 2023, but in 2024, they underwent a massive turnaround and finished 10-3, one of the biggest turnarounds in college football last season. They have an opportunity to make history this year, and it became very clear Altmeyer did not want to miss out on that.
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Telangana HC tells state government to explain delay in Nirmal civic polls
HYDERABAD: The Telangana High Court questioned the state government over the delay in conducting municipal elections, particularly for the Nirmal Municipality, where the governing body's term ended on March 25. The court has directed the government to submit complete details regarding the delay and has scheduled the next hearing for July 11. The matter came up for hearing before Justice B Vijaysen Reddy on Friday, following a petition filed by Samundar Pelli Rajender, an agriculturist from Natarajnagar in Nirmal. The petitioner challenged the inaction of the state government and the State Election Commission (SEC), arguing that the continued delay in holding elections is illegal and unconstitutional. Senior advocate Prabhakar, representing the petitioner, argued that the failure to hold timely elections violates Articles 243U and 243ZA of the Constitution, as well as provisions of the Telangana Municipalities Act, 2019. He urged the court to direct the authorities to initiate the election process without further delay. In response, senior advocate Vidyasagar, representing the SEC, said the commission is preparing to begin the election process but needs to complete necessary procedures such as ward reservations.
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Luis L. Ortiz strikes out five
Aloy reflects on historic season, eyes MLB Draft After a historic collegiate career capped by the highest individual honor in the sport, Maui's Wehiwa Aloy is preparing for the next chapter of his baseball journey, the Major League Baseball Draft. This past weekend, the Baldwin High School graduate and Arkansas shortstop became the first player from Hawai'i to win the prestigious Golden Spikes Award, given annually to the top amateur baseball player in the country. Aloy, a junior for the Razorbacks, hit .350 with 21 home runs during the 2025 season, earning SEC Player of the Year and All-American honors while leading Arkansas to the College World Series in Omaha. He now projects as a potential first-round pick in next month's MLB Draft. The honor marked a major milestone not just for Aloy, but for the state he represents. 'It means a lot,' Aloy said. 'Just being back from a small place in Maui, it brings a lot of joy not only to a larger stage, but to the people back at home. It gives them a lot of hope, that it's possible to play at the highest collegiate level and succeed. It's something special.' 2:21 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
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Steve Sarkisian Sends Strong Three-Word Message on Texas
Steve Sarkisian Sends Strong Three-Word Message on Texas originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Why not play for the Texas Longhorns? Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian certainly made a compelling pitch for high school athletes across the country to consider the Longhorns. Sarkisian joined the 3rd & Longhorn podcast this week, hosted by several former Texas players, and discussed what makes his football program and the university itself so great. Advertisement "If I know nothing, who's the one school that's gone to back-to-back College Football Playoffs and back-to-back College Football Playoff semifinals?," Sarkisian began. "Who is the one school their first year in the SEC went to the SEC Championship Game? Who has the most draft picks in the NFL Draft the last two years? Who's had six defensive lineman drafted in the last three years and five running backs drafted in the last three years?" Sarkisian didn't stop there. He kept spewing off numerous accolades Texas has reached over the last few years. "Who's had a receiver taken in the first round the last two years? Who has, last year, signed the No. 1 class in the country? The year before that a top-three class in the country," Sarkisian said. Advertisement "All the while, that's occurring at a top-five public institution in the United States. All the while, being part of an athletic department that has won four of the last five Director's Cups." The podcast interview quickly made its rounds on social media and Sarkisian had a simple three-word response. "The Total Package," he said. Sarkisian could potentially land another No. 1 in 2026 as the Longhorns are currently trending for several other five-star prospects. Related: Texas Trending for Several More Five-Star Recruits in 2026 Class This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Texas Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News on Friday
Texas Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News on Friday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Texas Longhorns have high expectations for their second season in the SEC, following a trip to the SEC Championship Game and College Football Playoff. Advertisement While Texas had a good season, it was not enough to secure the commitment of an in-state talent. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported that four-star cornerback Chace Calicut committed to the Georgia Bulldogs over Texas and the Michigan Wolverines. Texas and Georgia both hosted Calicut for an official visit this month. The Longhorns had the most recent visit on June 20, while the Bulldogs' visit was on June 6. Calicut comes in at 6-foot-3, 190 pounds and is a native of Houston, Texas. Texas Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian. Sara Diggins / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Calicut is the No. 15 cornerback in the On3 Industry Rankings for the 2026 class. He also held offers from the Washington Huskies, Ole Miss Rebels, Texas A&M Aggies, LSU Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide and others. Advertisement If he had chosen Texas, Calicut would have joined a class highlighted by five-star quarterback Dia Bell, five-star edge rusher Richard Wesley, and four-star athlete Jermaine Bishop Jr. The Longhorns do have a cornerback commit from the 2026 class, in four-star prospect Hayward Howard Jr. More bad news came Texas' way on Thursday regarding four-star defensive lineman James Johnson. A prediction was made for Georgia to land the top defensive lineman in the 2026 class over Texas and the Florida Gators. It has not been all bad for the Longhorns lately. A prediction for Texas to land four-star defensive lineman Vodney Cleveland came true. He committed to Texas on June 21. Advertisement Texas opens the 2025 season against the Ohio State Buckeyes on August 30. Kickoff is at Noon ET on Fox. Related: Texas Insider Names 5-Star Longhorns Have 'Mountain' to Climb With This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 27, 2025, where it first appeared.
