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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
McGill-Toolen baseball star remembered by principal
UPDATE (6 p.m.): McGill-Toolen Catholic High School is mourning the loss of rising senior Will Glass, who died on Sunday at Smith Lake near Birmingham. Will, a pitcher for the Yellow Jackets baseball team, was with his family when an accident occurred near the dock. His body was found several hours later by a diver from a local volunteer fire department. 'He was a hard worker, a wonderful teammate, wonderful classmate, wonderful friend. Just somebody that you really know that he was the kind of person that that we want and epitomized everything that a McGill Toolen student is,' Principal Blake Stein said. Will was going to be a pitcher for the Yellow Jackets in his senior year. Stein said the team is leaning on one another and their faith as they begin to process the loss. 'They're a very resilient group of young men and I know that they're going to keep, Will in their prayers in their thoughts every day they go out there to work and say, am I working as hard as Will wants me to work right now?' Stein said. A rosary and prayer service for Will Glass will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Mobile. 'I just want people to continue to pray for the Glass family. As a father of five, you know, it's tough. So just pray for them. That's all we ask.' PREVIOUS REPORTING WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — A McGill-Toolen Catholic High School student who would have been starting his senior year in August has died. Mobile police identify Earle Street homicide victim Will Glass' body was pulled from Smith Lake Sunday night, according to the Winston County coroner. An autopsy will be performed to determine his cause of death. According to an email sent by school administrators, Will was described as 'a bright, kind-hearted young man who brought joy, laughter, and a deep sense of friendship to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.' Alleged deportation avoider charged with assault in Mobile County: MCSO A prayer service and rosary are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
ACC Media Days: Georgia Tech QB Haynes King Fires at Rival - 'To Hell With Georgia'
Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King didn't hold back when discussing the Yellow Jackets' biggest rivalry during ACC Media Days on Wednesday. "Hopefully we'll beat them," King said. "I know it's a big rivalry game. The last two times have been really close. Last one being eight overtimes. They're a really good coached football team, but at the end of the day, it's to hell with Georgia. We're trying to beat them."King's comments immediately sparked buzz as the Yellow Jackets prepare for another season under head coach Brent Key, who enters his fourth year leading the program. Despite battling limitations in the passing game for part of the year, King put together one of the most efficient campaigns in school history in 2024. He set a Georgia Tech and ACC single-season record by completing 72.9% of his throws (196-of-269) for 2,114 passing yards and 14 touchdowns. Most notably, he cut down dramatically on turnovers, tossing just two interceptions after throwing 16 the year prior. On the ground, King added 587 rushing yards and 11 scores on 125 carries, bringing his total to 2,701 yards and 25 total touchdowns across 11 games. "We definitely have unfinished business," King said. "The first one, we've got to take it one game at a time. Being at Colorado for the first game, that's going to be a big one. Just take it each week, make it simple."King continued: "Some people try to make it too complicated and try to make it harder than it is. If you execute and do your job and have the players around you playing at a high level, things are going to happen for you. I'm not the one to mainly focus on individual accolades or individual success. If your team's having success, that stuff is going to come." King returns for a pivotal year at quarterback, hoping to lead Georgia Tech beyond their back-to-back 7-6 seasons. Related: Georgia Tech Football Preview 2025: Yellow Jackets Season Prediction, Win Total Projection, Top Players Related: 5 College Football Quarterbacks Who Could Lose Their Starting Job Early in 2025 © 2025 The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. All rights reserved.
Fox News
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
2025 College Football Predictions, Picks: Back Georgia Tech, Utah in Week 1
Is anyone else counting down the days until the college football season kicks off? I know I'm not the only one. I think we all started marking the days on the calendar as soon as Ohio State won it all back in January. Considering we're only a little more than a month out, I figured I'd go ahead and look at some games to sprinkle a little cash on. There are two so far that have caught my eye for Week 1. Let's dive into how I'm wagering Georgia Tech-Colorado and Utah-UCLA. Georgia Tech @ Colorado (+3.5) Entering the 2025 season, I'm high on Georgia Tech and selling on Colorado. This number does not reflect my feelings about the talent and execution difference between those two teams, even factoring in that this game is being played in Colorado. Let's start with Georgia Tech, which finished 7-5 (regular season) in head coach Brent Key's second full season. Key is a former offensive lineman and his team plays like that. The Yellow Jackets are physical on both sides of the ball and try to impose their will on their opponents. Look no further than their win against Miami last season or the 44-42 loss to Georgia in the final game of the regular season. They can routinely play with the big boys. Quarterback Haynes King is back for this season. He led the ACC in completion percentage and added nearly 600 yards on the ground. Lead back Jamal Haynes returns after rushing for 1,000 yards, and while Georgia Tech does have to replace some offensive linemen, this is where I trust the head coach. He has developed that position well everywhere he's been. On defense, Georgia Tech is led by new defensive coordinator Blake Gibson from Texas. The Jackets must replace multiple starting defensive linemen but have added transfer players that they hope will help the unit start fast. The Jackets return a veteran secondary and are in the top 40 for returning production on defense. I'd expect this unit to be prepared for Colorado. Colorado is undergoing roster turnover again. The Buffaloes have to replace their quarterback, their top four receiving targets and four offensive linemen on offense. Some might point to them upgrading the offensive line and, while I don't disagree, there are still lots of questions on offense. They aren't as talented at quarterback or receiver and the offense relied heavily on the production of Shedeur Sanders, and his receiving core. It's not an offense that's designed for easy plays and Colorado has yet to commit to the run in two seasons. Colorado's defense was much improved last season under first-time defensive coordinator Rob Livingston. I do not think enough attention was given to this unit, which was an outstanding second-half squad. However, Colorado is down lots of production, just like on offense. The Buffs are without their best pass rusher, both linebackers, both safeties and a Heisman-winning corner. How do you replace that much production without a base of high school players that you have developed? There's so much new for the Buffaloes, and I don't believe they will be ready to play Georgia Tech's brand of football in Week 1. New players on defense will need to stop a highly efficient quarterback and that Tech run game. On offense, Colorado is breaking in so many new players against a veteran Tech secondary. Can the Buffs get up to speed quickly to make enough plays? I just don't buy it. I like Georgia Tech to win and cover. PICK: Georgia Tech (-3.5) to win by 3.5 points or more Utah @ UCLA (+5.5) I'm also high on the Utes this season, and I'm starting by wagering on them in Week 1. This is a road game, but it's Labor Day Weekend at the Rose Bowl. Utah played the last two seasons with a roster ravaged by injuries. Quarterback Cam Rising played three games the last two seasons after injuring his knee in the 2023 Rose Bowl. That forced Utah to play at least five different quarterbacks in 2023 and 2024, and the results were ugly. Utah went into the portal to grab New Mexico quarterback Devon Dampier, a first-team All-Mountain West selection. The Utes also added New Mexico's offensive coordinator, who led the Lobos to finishing first in the country in yards per carry. It's a perfect fit for Utah, which has got one of the best offensive lines in the country. Both tackles will be first-round picks. Utah's rushing attack is going to face a UCLA defense replacing nine starters. The Bruins did add some portal players, but they haven't recruited at a level that will help them reload that quickly. It's always fair to question Utah's passing attack and that could be a concern this season, but I don't see it mattering much here. The Utes will control the line of scrimmage and score on UCLA. UCLA made headlines this spring when it landed former five-star Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava, a talented player who is also inconsistent. The Bruins have decent receiving options and some transfer talent at running back. Their offensive line was brutal last season and they will replace three starters. Just like the rest of their roster, the Bruins are hoping to patch the holes on the line with portal guys. Utah's defense has been its calling card for years and I don't doubt it will change this season. The Utes are replacing their defensive line, but they've shown the ability to reload that position year after year. They return experience at linebacker and in the secondary. And their defense should win the matchup against the Bruins' offense. Utah is more talented and has a more cohesive approach than UCLA. I like Utah to cruise in this game. PICK: Utah (-5.5) to win by more than 5.5 points Geoff Schwartz is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports. He played eight seasons in the NFL for five different teams. He started at right tackle for the University of Oregon for three seasons and was a second-team All-Pac-12 selection his senior year. Follow him on Twitter @GeoffSchwartz. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
USA Today
07-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What to know about the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in 2025
Colorado enters the 2025 season under head coach Deion Sanders, fresh off a 9-4 campaign in 2024. With star talent off to the NFL in Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, a significant question remains who steps up as the Buffs' top quarterback and offensive playmaker. Those questions should be in everyone's minds as we begin our 2025 opponent previews. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will visit Folsom Field Aug. 29 for the first time in the program's 133-year history. The home-and-home matchup was announced in 2016 with both programs hoping to rekindle their 1990 national championship split. Both programs have experienced numerous ebbs and flows since their glory days, but without a doubt, Georgia Tech is a formidable opponent to face in week one. Here's a look at Georgia Tech as the 2025 season opener draws closer. 2024 in review Most college football fans will remember Georgia Tech's 2024 season as a drama-filled one. The Yellow Jackets opened the year with a win over Florida State in Dublin, Ireland. Georgia Tech's biggest win of the year came against then-No. 4 Miami Hurricanes in November. Perhaps the most notable game of the college football season was Georgia Tech's eight-overtime battle against Georgia that eventually saw the Yellow Jackets fall to the Bulldogs. The Yellow Jackets finished the year with a 7-6 record and lost to Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl, 35-24. Head coach profile Brent Key enters his third season as Georgia Tech's head coach after he spent the 2022 season with the interim tag. Key has been with the Yellow Jackets since 2019. He has elevated Georgia Tech from 3-9 in 2021 to back-to-back bowl appearances the past two seasons. His team plays a disciplined, physical brand of football and continues to ascend. Top offensive players The Yellow Jackets have three-star offensive players who Colorado should know. Haynes King is first up. The dual-threat quarterback threw for 2,114 yards and 14 touchdowns last season to go along with 587 yards and 11 scores on the ground. King completed 73% of his passes and only threw two interceptions. His legs can be a back breaker for defenses, and King is a master at moving the chains. He seems poised for even bigger production in 2025. Georgia Tech's other Haynes, running back Jamal Haynes, is arguably a top-five running back in the country. He is coming off a season in which he rushed for 944 yards and nine touchdowns, while also catching 28 passes for 166 yards. The Haynes to Haynes connection will be one to watch for in Week 1. Top defensive player Efford is Georgia Tech's do-it-all middle linebacker and one of college football's best tacklers. In 2024, he racked up 64 total tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and one pass breakup. Efford will lead a new look defense under new defensive coordinator Blake Gideon, who comes over from Texas. 2025 schedule Way-too-early Colorado matchup preview The Yellow Jackets open the year in Boulder against a retooled Colorado Buffaloes squad. No Shedeur Sanders and no Travis Hunter means several new faces will have to step up. The new programs have never faced each other, but share a significant piece of college football history as both schools were named 1990 National Champions. On the field, Colorado will need to slow down Haynes King and Jamal Haynes. Offensively, the Buffs should be able to move the ball against a Yellow Jackets defense that is playing its first game together. Follow Charlie Strella on X, Threads, and Instagram. Contact/Follow us @BuffaloesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Colorado news, notes and opinions.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Knights secure commitment from 3-star defensive lineman Jayden Curtis
UCF kicked off the holiday weekend with some good news after receiving a verbal commitment from 3-star defensive end Jayden Curtis on Thursday. The 6-foot-3, 260-pound Curtis is entering his senior season at St. Martin High School in Ocean Springs, Miss. He recorded 87 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss and 4 sacks in 19 games with the Yellow Jackets. Last season, he finished with 52 tackles, including 11 tackles for loss and 4 sacks. Advertisement He had offers from 18 schools, including Memphis, Ole Miss and Tulane. Curtis is the 15th player to commit to the recruiting class and the second defensive lineman, joining Wekiva's Isaiah McNish. He is the 134th-ranked defensive lineman in the class and the 42nd-ranked recruit in the state according to the latest 247Sports' composite rankings. All verbal commitments are non-binding, but can become official during the early signing period in December. UCF's recruiting class ranks No. 69 per 247Sports. Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@
