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Arizona’s Brent Brennan Has Strong Words About Kansas State’s Avery Johnson
Arizona’s Week 3 loss against Kansas State was about as ugly as it could get, losing 31-7.
Arizona was outplayed on both sides of the football, a major concern as they head into Big 12 play at the end of the month against a top-12 Utah squad.
In the past two games, the offense has struggled like never before. Scoring 29 combined points is an issue, and one that needs to be fixed fast.
When also factoring in the defense has given up 70 combined points in two of the first three games, there’s reason to worry about this program.
Leading up to the contest against Kansas State, while Arizona hadn’t necessarily play well, they were in a fine position.
Regarding the committee making decisions for at-large bids in the College Football Playoff, winning games is all that matters in college football, and they had done that up until this game.
If Arizona loses another one and doesn’t win the Big 12 Championship Game, their chances of making the CFP seem low.
But what happened on Friday night? Why did Arizona get dismantled on both sides of the football?
It was a mixture of below-average offensive and defensive play, flags, and overall, not being the same caliber team as Kansas State.
Quarterback Avery Johnson severely outplayed Noah Fifita, which isn’t something that can often be said. Despite the struggles, Fifita is still one of the better quarterbacks in the country.
One rough showing doesn’t change that.
Johnson killed Arizona on the ground with 110 rushing yards on 17 carries. Arizona’s defense also allowed 86 yards on 17 carries from DJ Giddens.
In the air, Kansas State’s quarterback didn’t dominate the game. He threw for two touchdowns but was just 14-of-23 for 156 yards.
Head coach Brent Brennan addressed the worrisome play, highlighting what made Johnson so difficult to defend.
“Well, I don’t think we’re the first team to have an issue with an athletic quarterback, but this guy is something different,” said Brennan, according to Doug Haller of The Athletic. “He’s unique, and in those moments where we’re trying to keep him in the pocket, his ability to get outside of one person and create a big play was obviously damaging to what we were trying to get done.”
While Johnson is one of the better quarterbacks in the Big 12, and perhaps the best one Arizona will play in 2024, Kansas State gave opposing teams the recipe for success against the Wildcats.
There are a few holes on the defensive end that need to be fixed, otherwise, Arizona might have a year that wasn’t expected when entering the campaign.
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Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens: Who’s the real threat to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC? | Speak
Paul Pierce weighs in on the debate between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens, asserting that Josh Allen and the Bills are the true threat to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $7 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses.
Lorenzen gets a $5.5 million salary this year, and the Royals have a $12 million option for 2026 with a $1.5 million buyout.
He can earn $1.5 million for innings in each season: $250,000 each for 100 and 125, and $500,000 apiece for 150 and 175.
Lorenzen also can get $1 million for pitching appearances: $100,000 for 10, $150,000 for 20 and $250,000 each for 25, 30 and 40.
He would earn $100,000 for All-Star selection or election, $50,000 for winning a Gold Glove, $100,000 for winning a Cy Young Award, $50,000 for finishing second through fifth in the voting and $25,000 for sixth through 10th.
The 33-year-old was acquired by Kansas City in a trade with Texas just before the deadline last July and became a dependable part of the pitching staff down the stretch. He went 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA in six starts and one relief appearance to help the Royals clinch a wild card, then tossed 2 1/3 innings over two appearances in the playoffs.
Lorenzen took the loss in Game 1 of the AL Division Series against the New York Yankees, giving up Alex Verdugo’s go-ahead single in the seventh inning of a 6-5 defeat. The Royals went on to lose the series in four games.
Lorenzen spent his first seven seasons in Cincinnati, then spent a year with the Angels, before splitting the 2023 season between the Tigers and Phillies, getting selected to his only All-Star Game while with Detroit and throwing a no-hitter for Philadelphia after being traded. He has a career record of 47-44 with a 3.99 ERA and 15 saves in 368 games, including 93 starts.
The top of the Royals’ starting rotation appears to be set, with Michael Wacha returning on a three-year, $51 million contract to join Seth Lugo and Cole Ragans, both of whom made the All-Star Game for Kansas City last season.
The Royals hope Kyle Wright can return to the form he displayed in Atlanta after spending last season rehabbing from shoulder surgery. Kris Bubic and Alec Marsh are among those who will compete with Lorenzen for one of the remaining starting spots.
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