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Florida State fires AD Michael Alford, as Mike Norvell’s seat reaches a boiling point in Tallahassee
Following a tumultuous two seasons for the Florida State football program, the school fired atheltic director Michael Alford on Monday morning.
The decision comes after another lackluster performance from the Seminoles against SMU last week, that also saw the lights go out inside the stadium that should have been seen as a sign of things to come in Tallahassee.
There have been multiple conversations over the past few weeks regarding the status of Alford, who has been at the forefront of concerns about the direction of the Seminoles athletic department, with fundraising being a major point of concern for officials in this current era of college athletics.
Since the 2023 season, FSU fans have witnessed the football program go 8-13, with the crowd inside Doak Campbell Stadium loudly voicing their displeasure with head coach Mike Norvell.
But, the questions loomed as to what, and who, would be making the decision on the future direction of the football program.
Now, with Michael Alford being fired, and associate AD Bruce Warwick taking over in the interim, it's clear that the Florida State board of trustees are planning to make further moves.
Even though Alford did not hire Norvell at Florida State, decisions made during his tenure have had a major impact on the Seminoles future.
One of the moves made during his tenure as AD came when Alford helped put together the fundraising for a new $380 million upgrade to Doak Campbell Stadium, while the school has been mid-pack when it comes to a revenue-sharing budget to field a football team.
Currently sitting at 39-35, Norvell is currently sitting on the hottest seat in college football. His record of 8-18 since the infamous 2023 season has left boosters involved with the Florida State athletic department befuddled, also knowing it will cost them upwards of $50 million to fire Norvell if that decision is made.
Monday morning, Florida State Board of Trustees chairman Peter Collins released the following statement on the firing of Alford.
"We have made significant investments and structural changes in our athletics program and Seminole Boosters over the past few years, but more are needed. This step begins the next phase of restructuring that the University must commit to in order to compete in this era of college sports. The President and the Board are in lockstep on the mission and what the results must be."
If you remember, Florida State also sued its own conference (ACC) in 2023 over the binding grant of rights contract, which led to the the league lowering the buyout for member schools, with a full buyout of $75 million being in place following the 2029-2030 year.
Were the Seminoles looking for an exit to the Big Ten or SEC? Sure, but if they are planning to garner a significant payday in a future move, the school needs to get its affairs in order.
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And, that starts with the football program.
Right now, the Seminoles have lost enough ground to other major brands around college football that getting back near the top will be a task in of its own.
An upcoming game against Alabama this weekend could be the final nail in the coffin for Norvell, which already feels like a foregone conclusion among many within the athletic department.
Would the school wait until a new athletic director is hired before moving on from Norvell if he cannot pull off a miracle over the next two months?
Many within the FSU community don't know if he even gets to November at this point.
The first move in making a change of this magnitude is installing the next athletic director to make decisions regarding future hires, or firings.
Florida State took care of the first part on Monday with Michael Alford. Now, we wait to see how long Mike Norvell lasts in Tallahassee if these results keep piling up.
The latest shakeup in college athletics is a big one, and FSU was clearly not waiting around for it to get worse.
Libertarian tech mogul to hit DSA with an eight-figure spending nuke
FIRST ON FOX — A wealthy tech investor is committing $40 million to help Republicans stem the tide of the Democratic Socialists of America in state-level races, Fox News Digital has learned.
Scott Banister, a libertarian who was an early investor in PayPal, Uber and SpaceX, among others, cut the massive check to Make Liberty Win, a right-of-center political organization. The funding has already been partially deployed in nine states — Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arizona, New Hampshire, West Virginia and Montana — with plans to expand the push to at least a dozen states.
"Self-described socialists are running for office and winning in the Democratic Party, like recently elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani," a press release obtained by Fox News Digital reads. "Make Liberty Win’s campaign will stem the tide of the far-left by mobilizing student and youth activists to knock on the doors of more than two million voters in key states."
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Banister’s cash injection comes at an opportune time for Republicans.
Though Republicans enjoy a comfortable advantage at the national level, the Republican State Leadership Committee, the official GOP committee responsible for making sure the party wins at the state level, projected in late August that Democrats are slated to outspend Republicans in state races by a factor of three to one. Make Liberty Win’s spending could mitigate the liberals’ cash advantage.
Democrats have previously disputed claims that their state apparatus is better funded than the GOP’s.
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Make Liberty Win is a Republican-aligned political organization with a distinctly libertarian bent, supporting a smaller federal government and returning power to state legislatures.
It focuses on door knocking and phone banking on behalf of candidates, rather than giving money to them directly.
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Forty million is a massive amount of money for any level of politics, especially state legislative races. For context, the average U.S. House candidate spent $1.8 million on a campaign in 2024 — and federal races are almost always more expensive than their state equivalents.
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The eight-figure spending total represents the floor of what Make Liberty Win could spend on this initiative, as Banister or other donors motivated by his push could tap in to provide even more cash.
"Make Liberty Win will execute a comprehensive strategy to counter socialist Democrats and win at the state level, where political movements are built and every American can make a difference," Make Liberty Win CEO Jeff Frazee said.
Ella Langley's viral performance with Muscadine Bloodline at Penn State takes over the internet
Ella Langley, once again, is making waves online.
Langley has become the most recognized woman in the country music world, and at this point, it's impossible to argue there's a close second.
She's absolutely destroying the competition on the charts and selling out venues across the nation. It's a generational run in the country music industry.
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Langley reminded everyone why she's so popular with another impressive performance going viral.
Langley performed at Penn State on Friday and joined Muscadine Bloodline for a performance of their song, "Porch Swing Angel."
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As you'd expect, the video of her teaming up with Muscadine Bloodline is gaining serious traction on Instagram.
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You can give it a watch below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
In case people don't already know, Langley isn't slowing down at all. She's at the top of the mountain and shows no intention of giving up the throne.
Her hit song "Choosin' Texas" has spent 21 weeks in the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, and she'll tie the record if it holds the spot for another week.
The talented country singer also recently teamed up for Koe Wetzel for the new song "Jaded." The momentum simply doesn't stop.
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Alaska teen rescued after 3 days in frigid waters reveals tragic end for 2 family members
An Alaska teenager who survived nearly two days atop an overturned fishing skiff told his rescuers that his cousin had slipped away during the night and that his older brother remained beneath the vessel after the three were thrown into the frigid Bering Sea, according to rescuers and family members.
Derek Parker Aghnaanga, 15, was spotted Monday morning on the capsized skiff roughly four miles east of St. Lawrence Island after he, his 35-year-old brother Sidney Kulowiyi and their cousin disappeared during a fishing trip.
"Through the teeth chattering, he had mentioned that his brother was still under the skiff," Adam White, captain of the fishing vessel Northwest Explorer, told Anchorage affiliate KTUU-TV. "And then he said that, in the previous night, before our rescue, that his cousin had slipped away."
A GoFundMe page organized by relatives said Aghnaanga tried to hold onto his brother and cousin after they died, before their bodies were recovered.
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A U.S. Coast Guard HC-130 Hercules aircrew from Air Station Kodiak spotted Aghnaanga atop the overturned vessel and dropped a survival raft and equipment before deploying flares to guide the Northwest Explorer to his location.
Crew members aboard the Northwest Explorer pulled Aghnaanga to safety and recovered the bodies of Kulowiyi and the teenager's cousin.
Aghnaanga was experiencing symptoms of hypothermia when he was rescued. Crew members wrapped him in blankets and used hot packs to warm him as the vessel transported him to Nome.
The three had departed the remote Alaska Native village of Savoonga on Friday for a fishing trip and planned to return early Sunday. Family members reported them missing Sunday night, prompting a search involving the Coast Guard, Alaska State Troopers and other state and local agencies.
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Colleen Walker, an aunt of the brothers, described Kulowiyi as a humble commercial fishing captain and provider for Savoonga, a village of roughly 800 residents where halibut fishing remains an important part of community life.
"We all cried and jumped for joy when the captain announced on the radio, 'We found a kid, he's alive, he's alive,'" Walker told The Associated Press, describing family members listening to the rescue effort.
Kulowiyi left behind children, according to the family fundraiser, which had raised more than $42,000 toward a $45,000 goal as of Monday morning.
"Our hearts go out to the families, friends, and communities affected by the tragic loss of these two mariners," Rear Adm. Bob Little, commander of the Coast Guard Arctic District, said in a statement.
The Coast Guard Arctic District coordinated the search with the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing, Alaska State Troopers and local authorities in Savoonga.
Neither the Coast Guard nor Alaska State Troopers have said what caused the skiff to capsize.
Make your home cozier for fall with these upgrades under $50
Fall officially arrives Sept. 22, so it's time to make your home feel a little cozier with candles, seasonal colors and warmer fabrics. Whether you want new throw blankets (up to 81% off), festive Halloween lights or fall-ready cookware to prepare your favorite fall dishes, these affordable finds make it easy to welcome autumn in your home.
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At 81% off, now's the time to buy this comfy Bedsure fleece blanket. The oversized throw is lightweight yet warm, making it the ideal choice for cool fall nights. Choose the honey gold or burgundy shades for a pop of autumn color.
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The burnt orange tint in this oriental rug effortlessly brings fall into your living space. The medium pile keeps it durable for high-traffic areas, but still feels soft underfoot.
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If fall dinner parties are your bread and butter, these leaf cloth napkins tie into the seasonal look. You get 12 napkins that are 100% cotton.
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Craft delicious seasonal soups in this Staub cocotte. The pumpkin shape makes for a stunning addition to your countertop or dining table, and it's oven safe up to 572 degrees.
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The Bedsure comforter set comes in an assortment of fall-themed colors, from dark green to neutral browns and tans. For less than $40, you get a comforter and two pillowcases to complete the new look.
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With pumpkins, faux leaves and pine cones, this fall wreath gives your entryway an instant seasonal update.
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Get two doormats in one with this combo set. An orange-brown plaid undermat brings the fall aesthetic while the "Hello Pumpkin" top mat adds some humor.
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Usher Halloween in early with these spooky pathway lanterns. They give off a purple hue, and bats line the outside. A built-in timer keeps them on for up to six hours.
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Light up your outdoor space with solar string lights now that it gets dark earlier. A large solar panel keeps the lights charged, so they automatically turn on each night. Conveniently, the remote lets you switch between settings and color temperatures.
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Create a calming space with this table lamp set. The modern design blends in with any décor, and a simple pull of the chain allows you to switch between three brightness settings. With built-in USB-A and USB-C ports, you can also charge your devices while the lamps are on.
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Scammers know the best time to text you
If your phone seems to light up with suspicious texts right when your day gets busy, you may not be imagining it. New research from cybersecurity company Malwarebytes suggests scammers have gotten much more strategic about when they contact you and where they do it.
The company analyzed global threat data collected between April 15 and July 14, 2026. Researchers tracked more than 20 scam categories. They found that criminals often choose the platform that gives a particular scam the best chance of working.
Then there is the timing. For Americans, scam text volume peaked around 12 p.m. ET. That was about 874% higher than at 1 a.m. ET, the quietest hour Malwarebytes observed. Scam text volume also climbed as the week went on. It reached its highest point on Friday, when people received roughly 50% more fraudulent texts than at the beginning of the week.
That tells me scammers are paying attention to more than what they send you. They are also watching when you may be most likely to see it. And the timing is only part of the strategy, because the type of scam often determines exactly where they try to reach you.
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Different scams tend to favor different platforms. Malwarebytes found that job scams commonly arrive through email. Romance scams favor social media, where conversations with new people feel more natural. Meanwhile, tech support scams frequently start with a phone call. That makes sense when you think about how each scam works.
A fake recruiter can blend into a busy inbox. Someone starting a conversation on social media may seem harmless. A caller claiming your computer has a serious problem can immediately put you under pressure.
The channel becomes part of the trick. We've seen that with changing tech support scams. They can now begin with fake invoices, bogus security alerts or convincing support pages.
You hear plenty about scam texts and suspicious DMs. However, the web remains the leading way scams reach people in Malwarebytes' data. Email came next, followed by SMS.
Malwarebytes says it blocks around 500,000 phishing websites every day. That number gives you an idea of how many fake pages criminals keep pushing online.
Some copy banks or popular retailers. Others imitate technology companies or government services. A link in a text can take you straight to one of these pages. The fake site may look polished enough to fool you at first glance.
So, when a message says something has gone wrong with an account, resist the urge to use the link it provides. Open the company's app yourself or type the website address directly into your browser.
Here's the part that really caught my attention. Malwarebytes found that scam texts targeting Americans reached their highest volume around 12 p.m. ET. At noon, volume was about 874% higher than at 1 a.m. ET. Think about what your phone habits look like around lunchtime.
You could be leaving a meeting, grabbing something to eat or checking messages between errands. Your attention may already be split. Then a text arrives saying your package cannot be delivered. Another claims you owe a toll. Maybe a message warns that somebody accessed your account. That timing can work in a scammer's favor because you may react before giving the message a closer look.
Of course, a text arriving at noon does not automatically mean somebody is trying to scam you. The data shows when Malwarebytes observed the highest volume. Still, the pattern gives us another look at how organized scam campaigns have become.
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The day of the week also appears to play a role. Malwarebytes saw its lowest scam text volume on Sunday. Activity then increased as the week went on. By Friday, people were receiving roughly 50% more fraudulent texts than at the beginning of the week.
The researchers cannot say exactly why Friday produced the highest volume. However, the pattern suggests scammers may be deliberately timing campaigns instead of sending messages at random.
Maybe you're finishing work and thinking about the weekend. You could also be juggling deliveries, travel plans or bills. Whatever the reason, criminals want you moving quickly.
That's something we've seen repeatedly with fake government messages. A DMV scam text can threaten fines or license problems while pushing you toward a payment page. The threat gets your attention. The deadline tries to stop you from thinking.
Timing gets the message in front of you. Familiarity can make you trust it. Malwarebytes found that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, was the most impersonated person in its data. His likeness appeared in about 30% of impersonation scams observed by the company.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump followed him in the data. These scams can involve fake cryptocurrency giveaways or schemes that demand a fee before you supposedly receive money. The real person has nothing to do with the offer.
Scammers borrow a face you recognize because familiarity can lower your guard. That tactic has become even more troubling as AI-generated video and cloned voices improve. A face on your screen no longer proves the person actually made the video.
Scammers use the same strategy with companies you recognize. According to reports from Malwarebytes users, the five most impersonated brands were: Google, Microsoft, Apple, Roblox and Amazon.
Google's name appeared at least twice as often as Amazon's. That familiarity gives criminals a huge advantage. If you use Google every day, a fake security warning may look routine. An Apple customer may react quickly to a message about an account problem.
Amazon scams can land at exactly the right moment because so many of us regularly have packages on the way. So, treat the logo as decoration until you verify the message yourself.
Gaming communities are also attracting scammers. Malwarebytes found Roblox, Steam, Discord and Minecraft among the most impersonated gaming platforms.
Roblox scam activity increased 15% between mid-June and mid-July. Steam saw a 19% increase during the same period. The potential losses can also get serious.
Malwarebytes says about half of the gaming scams it analyzed could lead to losses of $1,000 or more. That is particularly concerning when younger gamers may encounter fake offers through communities they already trust.
A message promising free in-game items or access to something exclusive can quickly lead to a fake login page. Once the victim enters a password, the scammer may take over the account.
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Scammers can improve their timing, but you can make yourself a much harder target. The best defense starts with slowing down and verifying what you see.
Avoid links and phone numbers inside unsolicited emails, texts or social media messages. A link can take you to a copied website designed to steal your login or payment information. Likewise, the phone number in a fake security alert can connect you directly to the scammer. Instead, leave the message and contact the company another way.
Go directly to the company's official website or open its app. If the message claims you owe money, check your real account before paying anything. You can also contact the organization using a phone number you already trust. This breaks the scammer's control over the conversation.
Searching for a company's website can help, but pay close attention to what you click. Scammers can use sponsored search ads that lead to fake support pages or convincing copies of legitimate websites. Check the web address before entering sensitive information. When possible, use a saved bookmark or the company's official app.
Never give someone your password because they called or messaged you unexpectedly. The same goes for PINs, account recovery codes and one-time verification codes. A scammer may claim they need a code to verify your identity. In reality, that code may give them access to your account. If a caller asks for sensitive information, hang up and contact the organization yourself.
Be suspicious when an unexpected caller or message demands immediate payment. Before paying, confirm the charge through your actual account or by contacting the organization independently. Watch closely for payment requests involving gift cards, cryptocurrency or transfers that may be difficult to reverse. Urgency should make you more cautious, not less.
Strong antivirus software can help block known phishing sites and other malicious pages. Browser protection can also warn you before you enter information on a dangerous website. Keep your browser updated as well. Security updates help close weaknesses that criminals may try to exploit. Get my picks for the best 2026 antivirus protection winners for your Windows, Mac, Android and iOS devices at CyberGuy.com.
Your phone may already include tools that identify suspicious calls or messages. Turn on spam filtering when your device and messaging app support it. Mobile security software can provide another layer of protection by identifying scam texts and dangerous links. No filter catches everything, so continue checking unexpected messages yourself.
If something feels wrong, look into it before you reply. Search for the company's official contact information. Check your account directly. You can also use a reputable scam-checking service to examine a suspicious phone number, message or link. The goal is simple. Verify the claim somewhere outside the conversation the scammer started.
Once you know a message is fraudulent, block the sender and report it as spam. Most phones and email services include built-in reporting options. Reporting scams can also help providers identify campaigns and block similar messages for other users. Then delete the message so you do not accidentally interact with it later.
If you entered a password on a suspicious site, change it immediately using the real website or app.
Change that password anywhere else you reused it. Better yet, use a password manager to create and store strong, unique passwords for each account so one stolen password cannot unlock several accounts.
If you gave away payment information, contact your bank or card issuer right away.
You should also review your accounts for unfamiliar activity.
If a scammer gained access to your device, disconnect it from the internet and run a trusted security scan.
What grabs me about this research is how deliberate scam campaigns are becoming. Scammers are paying attention to where you spend your time. Now, the timing data suggests they may also be watching when you're more likely to respond. That changes how I think about those random-looking texts that pop up during a busy day. The message may feel like one more thing that needs your attention. That's exactly when you need to slow down. You cannot control when a scammer contacts you. You can control whether that person gets to set the pace. When something unexpected asks for money or account information, get out of the message. Find the real company on your own and check the claim there. That small pause can ruin a scammer's entire plan.
Have you noticed more scam texts arriving around lunchtime or toward the end of the week, and what kind of message almost fooled you into responding? Let us know by writing to us at CyberGuy.com.
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Europeans get last laugh with Solheim Cup victory after US team parties with beers a day early
If there is one thing the United States team may have learned after falling to the Europeans in the Solheim Cup over the weekend, it's that not everything needs to be shared on social media for the world to see.
Following the morning foursomes sessions on day two of the biennial event, the U.S. found itself trailing 7-5, and with all the momentum on the European's side already playing on their turf in the Netherlands, the Americans could not afford to dig a deeper hole in the afternoon fourball matches.
While the U.S. dropped the first of the four fourball matches, the Americans won the final three, and none were bigger than the anchor match with Jennifer Kupcho and Lindy Duncan erasing a 2-down deficit with four holes to play against Carlota Ciganda and Celine Boutier.
Kupcho made a 90-foot putt to extend the match on the 17th hole and proceeded to make another lengthy birdie putt on the 18th to earn a full point for the red, white, and blue to knot things up at 8-8 heading into Sunday singles. It was certainly a celebratory moment for the Americans, with Kupcho's late heroics, and celebrate they did.
The team's official X account shared photos of American captain Angela Stanford stepping onto the team bus with a case of beer.
Having a beer or two after an unforgettable day never hurt anyone, but it did not go unnoticed by the Europeans.
After Team Europe won seven of the 12 singles matches on Sunday to snatch back the Solheim Cup from the Americans, the Europeans did some partying of their own on their team bus while taking a swipe at the U.S. side.
Dame Laura Davies, Hall of Famer and European legend, not only passed out drinks to Team Europe on the bus, but started a "We drink on Sunday, they drink on Saturday" chant that rubbed some salt in the Americans' wounds.
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Stanford expressed that she had no regrets for celebrating on the team bus and having that moment with her players after Saturday's session when asked about it after Europe had hoisted the cup.
"The worst thing I could have done is go in there and be like, ‘OK, y’all, come off this high,’" Stanford said. "You don’t want to take away from those moments. We’re never going to see anything like that again."
With their 15-13 victory in the Netherlands, the Europeans have won or retained (2023) the Solheim Cup in four of the last five iterations. The U.S. last hoisted the cup on Europeans soil in 2015 when it was contested in Germany.
Lioness season 3 episode 7 delivers Joe's rescue in a gunfight fans won't stop talking about
"Lioness" fans are fired up after the latest episode.
Episode seven of season three of Taylor Sheridan's hit CIA/military series aired Sunday on Paramount+, and it was exceptional.
The entire season has been focused on the hunt to save Joe (Zoe Saldaña) after she was kidnapped. With time running out and a horrific fate awaiting the CIA operator, things finally hit a boiling point in "Kiss the Girls."
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Episode seven featured a brutal and bloody gunfight as Joe's team surged in for the rescue. The entire season had been building up to this moment, and it didn't disappoint.
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The action sequence was classic Taylor Sheridan at his finest as Joe killed her main captor and made a run for it.
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It was edge-of-your-seat intensity start to finish, and Joe is coming home. However, there are now serious questions about whether or not the entire kidnapping was actually orchestrated by the Ukrainians and if Oleksandra is the true puppet master.
Reactions rolled in on Reddit to the unbelievably intense and adrenaline-packed episode. Check out some of the reactions below:
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Now, we wait to see what's coming in the finale. Expect Sheridan to end this season with a bang. Have an interesting theory? Let me know at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Madison Beer’s bid to become the NFL’s next Taylor Swift hits road bump, Browns are a mess & a Daejon Love fan
Welcome in on this beautiful morning for a flaming hot edition of Monday Screencaps where we dive right into the world of football, a new cross country personal record for Screencaps Jr., my trip to Detroit to see a former NFL Super Bowl QB and anything else on my mind because I built this column and they pay me to write things for the readers.
• As many of you know, I've been all over the death of the NFL chain gang topic for the last 2-3 years. Yesterday, I noticed the NFL is now using a virtual measurement tool that sure looks like MLB's ABS system for strike zone challenges. There was a moment in the Packers-Vikings game where Jordan Love ran a QB keeper into a massive pile of humanity and the line judges came rushing in to spot the ball.
The human places the ball, the head ref says it's too close to call, so they go to the NFL's ABS. The ball was six-inches short of the first down. Folks, what are we doing? We have AI that is going to kill us all and yet we can't figure out how perfect the art of placing a football exactly where the runner was down? There are reports that the league has been putting chips in footballs since 2016 and yet we still can't figure this out. SMH.
• How did JJ Watt perform in Tony Romo's seat? He's safe. I wouldn't say he's earth-shattering in the way he analyzes the action, but he doesn't hurt the broadcast. Honestly, it felt like at times he was too soft-spoken. I'm not looking for Watt to turn into a screamer, but he just stayed safe, almost like he's easing into the role.
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This was a good moment for JJ:
• Do you really want to see the Bears put up 59 points? Do you miss the days of a defensive struggle?
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• Speaking of defense...I had a very pleasant day Sunday at the golf course with Screencaps Jr. and Screencaps the III. We shared a golf cart. Jr. and I played 9 holes while The III kept track of the Bengals game via YouTubeTV on my phone and then putting out for us. What a guys day. The Bengals were creating all sorts of turnovers. Screencaps Jr. was hitting balls over water hazards after thinking it was impossible.
My boys are growing up before my eyes. What a day for the Kinsey household and MY Bengals. Dare I say that looked like a playoff defense? The best part about Sunday is that I didn't have to see blue checkmarks hammering MY team for once.
• The NFL is definitely leaning into Madison Beer. Guys, they need that Taylor Swift replacement and who am I to argue with this decision?
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Here's the problem for the NFL: The Chargers might not be good. Did you see the offensive line performance? Jacoby Brissett outplayed Justin Herbert. Let that sink in. A team that's literally trying to tank its season went into L.A. and dominated the Chargers.
If Beer is going to replace Swift moving forward, the NFL needs to get the Chargers up to speed. Fast.
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• Speaking of the NFL, Saturday afternoon/evening, I was on assignment up in Detroit at the Black Footwear Forum conference where Colin Kaepernick was brought in to speak. I met up with OutKick's Bobby Burack for the first time since working here and the two of us made our way to the auditorium doors where a man, I presume an off-duty cop, stopped us in our tracks as we tried to go through metal detectors.
"Woah, we're FULL. You guys can't go in," he said. But...we have a ticket. What do you mean we can't go in? Access denied.
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Fifteen minutes into the speech, Burack goes back to the gate to ask how many people the auditorium seats. Suddenly, out of nowhere, one of the event organizers finds an auditorium badge. Burack is IN. It turns out the event was worthless. Kaepernick rehashed stuff all of us have heard for years. There was no Q&A. No audience participation. He got up, took a photo with event organizers and left.
• I broke down and bought the NFL Ticket. $240 via Verizon. I guess that's not a bad price.
– Mike T. in Idaho writes: I was watching the Big 10 network this weekend and was surprised at the amount of political ads that were shown on TV? I live in Idaho, where the Red blanket covers our wonderful state! Very few political ads hereI I feel sorry for the people in the "Battleground " areas.
Kinsey: Trust me, it's horrible. Ohio has like 6-7 races that INUNDATE our TVs with commercials. They even had some barber cut a commercial for Vivek while Amy Acton is now making sure to tell all of us how she used to be homeless.
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At Saturday's Tiffin Carnival meet, Jr. finished with an 11:32.5 (11th place out of 287 runners), which smashed his previous best by 13 seconds as his team won the varsity race by 110 points. The boys put up 70 points, which, according to the experts in this sport, is an incredible number.
The boys are dialed in.
• Eric P. in the PnW emails: Season’s over. No point in any more games being played. It’s going to be Baltimore and Chicago next the Super Bowl with the first time dual MVP QB's playing against each other along with dual coaches of the year.
Despite the fact that neither of their defenses being able to stop the Akron Zips from scoring. And people wonder why people on the west coast, the PNW to be specific, say there is an East Coast bias..I’d say the announcers should be better than that, but it will never change.
• Caleb says shame on Midas:
• Dennis sat through the NASCAR race: The highlight of the nascar race today was Sophie Cunningham. Racing was mediocre, broadcast by USA sucks donkeys.
Why do we need an Australian doing Nascar broadcast? One of our best friends is Aussie, married to an American lady. I sure cannot stand listening to USA broadcast . Horrible voices, horrible production.
BUT SOPHIE!!!@@
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– Ralph believes there was something funny going on during the Ohio State-Texas game: I watched that game Texas played last night against Ohio and I’m very suspicious that there was point shaving going on!! That performance was absolutely if not the worst I’ve ever witnessed!! It’s my it’s my sincere concern that we were witnessing POINT SHAVING!! This was abundantly obvious, there’s no other explanation for these otherwise incredibly stupid mistakes!!! I really wonder if the Mexican Mafia hasn’t got to some of the players?? I don’t believe Arch Manning had anything to f do with this but these other players actions really looked that way!! Do you expect an investigation??
Kinsey: The only investigation should be into why Ryan Day insists on crumbling in games. TELL THE DEFENSE TO LET THEM SCORE WITH 1:36 ON THE CLOCK. THEN THEY CALLED A TIMEOUT AND STILL DIDN'T JUST LET TEXAS SCORE. That's malpractice.
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And with that, it's time to get this week started. It's like 55 degrees outside this morning, which is making me mad. The trees are starting to change. All the signs are there. We MUST finish summer strong. Get out. Play golf. Do something.
Go have a great day.
WWE broadcaster believes 'the pieces are all in place' for an upset as Penta challenges Roman Reigns for title
There’s a massive collision set for "Monday Night Raw" in Mexico City.
Roman Reigns will put the World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Penta. Reigns has been the champion since defeating CM Punk at WrestleMania 42 and has put down everyone who has stepped up to the plate to try and take a swing at him.
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Penta poses an element as a challenger that Reigns really hasn’t faced before.
Traditionally, Reigns likes to slow down the pace and make the opponent work the way he does. With Penta, you can expect high-flying action, a Penta driver and even a Mexican destroyer to come out of his arsenal. Penta delivering any of those moves to Reigns would set the crowd on fire.
WWE broadcaster Corey Graves told OutKick Dropkick the entire country of Mexico is behind Penta and is treating the match as such.
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"You know, ordinarily, I wouldn't even have to think about this. I would just instinctively say Roman Reigns," Graves said of who he’d pick to win the Reigns-Penta match. "I think that if there is ever going to be a shock-the-world upset, the pieces are all in place for Monday night. You have Penta, who for all intents and purposes, is the new face of Lucha Libre, or what people understand or relate to as Lucha Libre as a WWE superstar, in Mexico City. Penta and his brother Fenix's real-life story is incredible. These guys literally slept in train stations and bus stations and lived on the streets until they could get their foot in the door in the world of Lucha. And they haven't looked back. Both of them are now megastars in WWE. Fenix is the Cruiserweight Champion in AAA.
"Back to the atmosphere, in Arena CDMX, I experienced it last year at TripleMania, Penta is going to have the entire nation of Mexico behind him. We've seen glimpses of it at the past few AAA events — they're speaking of this like it's a national battle. Like, Mexico is challenging for the World Heavyweight Championship. And I don't think for as much success as Roman has had through his career, he's ever faced adversity quite like this where it's not just the guy standing across the ring from you. It's 20,000 people around the arena. It's a couple million sitting at home in the streets, wherever. The stars are in line that if something crazy was ever going to happen this Monday night, it's going to happen."
Could a massive upset shake up the pro wrestling world? We’ve seen it before in WWE with Mankind capturing the title during the Attitude Era and Kofi Kingston at WrestleMania 35.
Penta defeating Reigns would end the summer of Roman and likely send The Bloodline spiraling.