Matt Baker
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Great news to report from Florida State: Linebacker Ethan Pritchard has been released from Tallahassee Memorial Hospital after being shot a few weeks ago. Headed to Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville for the next step in his recovery.
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A district attorney's office in Louisiana has released its investigative review of the Kyren Lacy case. Some details👇
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage
www.nytimes.com
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Amidst renewed attention on former LSU WR Kyren Lacy's involvement in a December fatal car crash, here's a look at some newly released information in the case.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/670...
What to know about the newly released Kyren Lacy crash footage
www.nytimes.com
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Shhhhh don't let anyone hear this🤞🤞
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We can confirm that the North Carolina/Belichick docuseries is no longer in development. Still some unanswered questions, though… www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Bill Belichick-North Carolina docuseries no longer being developed: Source
www.nytimes.com
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My kid gave up the only hit, which is OK, all things considered! Means he threw a hittable pitch! Then he struck out the side, plus two more in the next inning before running to first to make the final out
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Proud dad moment: My kid just picked up the W in a 6-5 little league game…despite his team getting no-hit.
11 runs between the teams. One hit.
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Honest question: How will this whole thing help a lineman or slot receiver "enhance" his "brand"?
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Auburn is moving a home game vs. Baylor to Atlanta for "NIL."

Sorry, but I'm going to need to see proof and actual numbers that these money decisions by schools are actually real and not just PR spin. This game will be a near-sellout anyway. How much player marketing is needed?
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COLUMN: Penn State can't fire James Franklin, but the cost for him to leave for another job isn't much.

After an inexcusable loss to UCLA put CFP hopes on life support, it's time to wonder if an amicable parting of ways would be better for both sides.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
If James Franklin can’t win with this Penn State team, could both sides do better?
If this Penn State team can't get it done, what James Franklin-led PSU team can?
www.nytimes.com
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I had been holding something back on Miami as a legit national title contender because, well, the last 20 years of Miami and Mario.
Not after last night. It’s time to take these Canes’ CFP chances very seriously.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...
Miami owns the state of Florida again. Now it's time to talk national championship
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Malachi Toney takes a selfie with Miami fans after beating FSU
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The band then morphed this onto Not so fast, which is excellent. Well done
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Another Lee Corso tribute by the Noles
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The Gators flipped the script at The Swamp against No. 9 Texas, winning 29-21 🐊

◽ What now for Billy Napier?
◽ A disaster for Arch Manning
◽ Texas’ postseason hopes dwindling

www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...
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The spear has been planted. Let's enjoy FSU-Miami, shall we?
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10 minutes before kickoff here at Doak