With the school soccer season wrapping up yesterday, lots of people will now focus their consideration in the direction of the school basketball season. Convention play is properly underway and we have now lower than two months till convention tournaments start and a bit of over two months till March Insanity.
Tuesday options some stable video games on the school basketball schedule. Probably the most intriguing sport of the evening may simply be the assembly between Texas Tech and Iowa State in Ames. Iowa State is a 5.5-point dwelling favourite. Texas Tech had not misplaced back-to-back video games for the reason that 2020-21 season. On Tuesday nonetheless, they give the impression of being to keep away from an 0-4 begin in Massive 12 play.
Taking part in within the Massive 12, Texas Tech could have loads of alternatives to bolster their resume over the following two months. Nonetheless, they should get going. The Purple Raiders misplaced to Creighton and Ohio State in non-conference play. They’ve opened convention play with a loss at TCU and residential losses to Kansas and Oklahoma. Texas Tech has zero spectacular victories. Their most spectacular win was a 9-point victory over Louisiana Tech, who’s ranked 145th by KenPom. Texas Tech is simply 5-9-1 towards the unfold to open the season.
It will not get simpler for Texas Tech on Tuesday. They make a journey to Ames the place they may go to No. 14 Iowa State. Iowa State is 3-0 to open Massive 12 play, together with a formidable street victory at TCU on Saturday. On the season, the Cyclones are 8-0 on the Hilton Coliseum.
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Each groups rank top-25 in adjusted defensive effectivity in keeping with KenPom. It must be a slugfest and defensive battle. Couple that with the desperation that Texas Tech must be feeling, and possibly it is a good sport to take the factors with the street workforce. With that being mentioned, the Purple Raiders are a tough workforce to again proper now.
Texas Tech appears to keep away from falling to 0-4 in convention play. (John E. Moore III/Getty Photos)
Remainder of the school basketball slate
There’s a couple of intriguing matchups on the school basketball slate on Tuesday evening.
Sticking within the Massive 12, No. 2 Kansas appears to enhance to 15-1 on the season and 4-0 in convention play. The Jayhawks are 10.5-point dwelling favorites towards Oklahoma. Elsewhere within the convention, No. 11 Kansas State is a 5.5-point dwelling favourite over Oklahoma State.
Within the Massive Ten, Michigan State is a 1.5-point street favourite towards No. 18 Wisconsin. Tom Izzo’s Spartans are 3-1 in convention play and are coming off a win over rival Michigan.
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Within the SEC, No. 5 Tennessee is a large 17.5-point dwelling favourite towards Vanderbilt. In the meantime, No. 21 Auburn is a brief 1.5-point street favourite towards Ole Miss. LSU is a 1.5-point dwelling underdog towards Florida whereas underperforming Kentucky is an enormous 19.5-point favourite towards a nasty South Carolina workforce.
One other intriguing sport takes place within the ACC. North Carolina entered the preseason ranked No. 1 however they’ve been extraordinarily disappointing and are at present unranked. Nonetheless, everyone knows they’re harmful on any given evening. The Tar Heels are 4.5-point street underdogs towards No. 13 Virginia.
Seven sport NBA slate
There’s not plenty of big marquee matchups on Tuesday’s NBA slate, however there are seven video games to moist your beak on for those who’re extra desirous about betting the professionals.
One of the best sport of the evening in all probability takes place in Los Angeles, the place the Clippers are 1.5-point dwelling favorites towards the Dallas Mavericks. Sadly, the sport turns into rather less thrilling as a result of Paul George has been dominated out for the Clippers.
Elsewhere within the affiliation, the Golden State Warriors are 11.5-point dwelling favorites towards the Phoenix Suns. There’s an opportunity that Steph Curry returns for Golden State after lacking practically a month with a shoulder harm. For Phoenix, Devin Booker and Chris Paul are out and DeAndre Ayton is questionable to play. The Suns have misplaced six straight and 9 of their final 10 video games.
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NHL has ten video games on deck
The NHL has a typical loaded Tuesday evening schedule with 20 groups in motion.
The 2 prime groups within the Metropolitan Division face-off because the Carolina Hurricanes are -145 dwelling favorites towards the New Jersey Devils. New Jersey has struggled just lately, permitting the Hurricanes to take excessive spot within the division.
Elsewhere, the New York Rangers are -140 dwelling favorites towards the Minnesota Wild. Each groups obtained off to gradual begins in comparison with the expectations surrounding them, however they’re rounding into type in current weeks.
Talking of groups failing to satisfy expectations, two of the league’s extra disappointing groups meet in Denver. The Colorado Avalanche are -130 dwelling favorites over the Florida Panthers. Colorado clearly received the Stanley Cup final season however are at present on the skin trying in with regards to a playoff spot. Even the return of Nathan MacKinnon hasn’t resulted in a lot of a spark. The Florida Panthers had been the perfect workforce within the league final season through the common season however are at present six factors out of the ultimate playoff spot within the East.
Who cashed tickets?
Georgia simply lined as a 13.5-point favourite within the school soccer nationwide championship sport, profitable the sport by a rating of 65-7. The Bulldogs single-handedly cashed the over for whole bettors as properly. Georgia opens because the betting favourite to win all of it once more subsequent season as they search for their third straight nationwide title.
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Atin Wright scored 18 points as North Texas beat Northern Iowa 68-48 on Thursday night at the NIT Season Tip-Off.
Wright shot 7 for 15, including 3 for 8 from beyond the arc for the Mean Green (6-1). Latrell Jossell shot 4 of 9 from the field and 6 of 6 from the free-throw line to add 15 points. Jasper Floyd went 5 of 6 from the field to finish with 12 points.
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The Panthers (3-3) were led in scoring by Ben Schwieger, who finished with 13 points. Leon Bond III added eight points and eight rebounds for Northern Iowa. Jacob Hutson also put up eight points.
North Texas took the lead with 19:39 left in the first half and did not relinquish it. Wright led his team in scoring with 10 points in the first half to help put them up 34-21 at the break. North Texas outscored Northern Iowa by seven points over the final half, while Jossell led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Indianola,Iowa — Santa Claus isn’t driving a sleigh this year in Indianola, Iowa — and instead of presents, he’s bringing joy and light, decorating every house on his block for the upcoming holiday season.
John Reichart, 74, loves Christmas but there’s something else he loves more: His wife of 53 years, Joan. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s four years ago, and since then, the Marine veteran has made it his mission to keep making her memories.
“If it wasn’t for my wife, I don’t know if I would’ve done it,” Reichart said. “But she wanted Christmas, so I’d give it to her. I’d do anything to make her happy.”
Now there are tons of extra hands on his project, helping set up lights, decorations and more. A steady stream of admirers are also coming to check out the holiday cheer.
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John Reichart stands outside his home in Indianola, Iowa. November 2024.
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“I think the whole neighborhood feels very blessed to have him in this neighborhood,” one neighbor said.
“It’s moving,” added one spectator. “That’s what Christmas is all about.”
Reichart said he can’t see himself stopping the tradition now.
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“As long as she’s OK,” he said. “And even if she would pass, I’m gonna do it in her memory as long as I can do it.”
Joan said that she’s loved the holiday spirit her husband has brought to the neighborhood.
“I didn’t know what to think,” Joan said. “But I’m glad he did it. I love him.”
To thank Reichart and celebrate Joan, his neighbors have set up a P.O. box to receive Christmas cards. They’ll give the cards to Reichart to read them to his wife.
CBS News is inviting viewers to send cards. To mail a card to the Reicharts, address it to this P.O. box:
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John Reichart C/O Frank Ewurs P.O. Box 133 Indianola, Iowa, 50125
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Nebraska heads to Iowa City on Friday for the annual Black Friday matchup against the Hawkeyes. At 6-5, the Huskers are bowl eligible for the first time since 2016. Iowa comes into the game at 7-4, having won three out of their last four. Of the two teams’ mutual opponents, Iowa lost to Ohio State 35-7, beat Wisconsin 42-10, and lost to UCLA 20-17.
On behalf of the Common Fan podcast, here are three keys to victory for the Huskers, and two keys to victory for all the fellow Common Fans.
NEBRASKA’S KEYS TO VICTORY
Stop (or Slow Down) Kaleb Johnson. After having an atrocious offense last season, Iowa is back to being respectable on the offensive side of the ball, especially when it comes to the run game. The Hawkeyes boast the #13 rushing offense in the nation. Starter Kaleb Johnson has rushed for 1,492 yards and 21 touchdowns this season, averaging 6.7 yards per carry. He is legitimately one of the best backs in the country. What’s more, Iowa is on their fourth starting quarterback of the season. While there have been some rumblings this week that Cade McNamara and/or Brendan Sullivan–both of whom have started games under center this year–would play on Friday, it sounds like Jackson Stratton will be the guy. Stratton attempted a total of 14 passes last weekend against Maryland, completing 10 for 76 yards. Considering the strength of Nebraska’s defense has been stopping the run all season long, this matchup should favor the Huskers. But it’s Iowa, so who knows. If the Big Red can contain Iowa’s run game, I like their chances to win the game.
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More of That Offense, Please. Iowa teams of recent years have been known for great defense. Not just great defense – they have had some elite defensive units. This year’s Hawkeye defense is perhaps not quite as dominant as what we’ve seen in recent years, but they’re still very good. They come into the game ranked #17 nationally in total defense, #12 in scoring defense, and #26 in rushing defense. They have been susceptible to giving up the big play, and currently rank #41 in opponent yards per play, after finishing the 2023 season at #1 in that category.
What will we see out of Nebraska’s offensive unit this week? Are we going to see the squad that had its way with Wisconsin? Or will we see the unit that struggled to move the ball for most of the year? If new offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen can sprinkle a little more magic on the Nebraska offense, perhaps they can get out to a lead and take Iowa out of their comfort zone.
Make Special Teams Special. Another defining characteristic of Iowa teams in recent years has been outstanding special teams play. On the other side of the equation, all Common Fans know that Nebraska’s special teams play has struggled for most of this season. That said, against Wisconsin, Jacorey Barney had a 45 yard kickoff return to set up Nebraska’s first scoring drive, and place kicker John Hohl was 3-for-3 on field goals. Progress.
Can someone make a game changing play against the Hawkeyes? Can the Huskers at least make sure special teams doesn’t hurt them on Friday?
COMMON FAN KEYS
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Soak It In. This is painful to say, but it’s the first time in eight years that Nebraska will be playing Iowa with bowl eligibility already secured. Husker fans don’t have to hold our breath, stressing that the team’s postseason fate rides on this game. I’d love nothing more than to see the Big Red pick up where they left off against Wisconsin, come out and pummel the Hawkeyes. But whatever happens, this isn’t the end of the road for the Huskers.
At least for me, the Iowa game has emerged as a great Thanksgiving weekend tradition. Iowa is the closest thing we have to a rival since joining the Big Ten. Embrace it. Enjoy it. We’re going bowling this year, no matter what happens against Iowa. So load up with some leftover turkey and mashed potatoes, maybe an extra piece of pie, and enjoy the ride, Husker fans.
Going to Kinnick? Common Fan Podcast co-host Matty O was in the house for the Wisconsin game, and after the win, pulled the trigger on tickets for the Black Friday battle against Iowa. He and his son will be making the trek to Iowa City on Friday. That’s the impact of beating the Badgers, getting to bowl eligibility, and starting to believe in this program again.
Are any other Common Fans out there going to be in the house? Hats off to anyone representing the Big Red in enemy territory. And, if you are going to be there on Friday, we’d love to hear from you. Send us an email to commonfangbr@gmail.com or hit us up on social media (@commonfangbr on X) to share your experience. Send pictures, stories, smart remarks…whatever you’ve got! Let’s go 1-0 this week and beat those Hawkeyes!
As always, GBR for LIFE.
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