J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée Katya Kuropas said goodbye to their college life ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday.
The former Michigan quarterback, who led the Wolverines to a national title in his final season, is projected as a top-10 pick.
“Extremely delayed but… Reminiscing on how amazing this past season was. An abundance of blessings and the best memories,” Kuropas wrote in a post on Instagram. “Feeling so grateful for everything that unfolded & for everyone that was part of it!! Sad to see this chapter go, but excited for the next one.”
J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée, Katya Kuropas. Instagram/Katya Kuropas J.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas share a kiss after Michigan won the title. Instagram/Katya Kuropas
Kuropas shared a bunch of photos with friends and her fiancée, including snaps of her tailgating with them at Michigan football games.
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One photo featured her leaning over the wall at Michigan Stadium and kissing McCarthy after a game.
“Drop dead gorgeous,” McCarthy wrote in the comments.
J.J. McCarthy’s fiancée Katya Kuropas said goodbye to their college life ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday. Instagram/Katya KuropasJ.J. McCarthy and Katya Kuropas. Instagram/Katya Kuropas
The high school sweethearts got engaged in January 2024, as seen in a joint Instagram post.
“Me, You & Marley Forever & Ever,” they wrote in the caption, referring to their English Cream Golden Retriever.
McCarthy and Kuropa’s engagement photos took place on a beach, where she showed off her stunning diamond engagement ring.
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The quarterback proposed just two weeks after taking home a national championship when No. 1-seeded Michigan beat No. 2 Washington, 34-13, at NRG Stadium in January.
The couple — who began dating when they both were in high school at Nazareth Academy in La Grange Park, Ill. — celebrated their fifth year of dating in October 2023.
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy warms up before the national championship game at NRG Stadium in Houston on Jan. 8, 2024. Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORKJ.J. McCarthy of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to the media during the 2024 NFL Draft Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2024 in Indianapolis. Getty Images
McCarthy’s draft stock continued to rise in the days leading up to the draft, with some reports saying he could be selected as high as No. 3.
The 21-year-old explained he was relishing in “the calm before the storm” during an appearance on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Wednesday.
“I’m just trying to soak it all in because you only get to do this one,” McCarthy said from Detroit. “Obviously, making my rounds … going to every coach and telling them how much I appreciate them for how much they’ve done throughout this process.
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“We’re just going through this whole process of being a ‘GAM,’ a grown ass man. It’s a fun process but I’m ready to get going, that’s for sure.”
McCarthy said he’s taken personal visits with the Giants, Patriots and Commanders.
New England and Washington have the No. 2 and No. 3 overall picks, respectively, and the Giants pick at No. 6.
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The spirit of curling is one of friendship.
While memory of the Winter Olympics may have long melted away in the minds of many Americans, there some whose curiousness for the sport of curling has extended all the way into the springtime.
“Everybody’s having fun,” said Paul Curran, league manager for the Grand Rapids Curling Club. “It’s a really weird sport in that it’s really friendly.”
The club, which plays at the Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Algoma Township, has seen a recent spike in interest in its beginners leagues and learn to curl classes.
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“We’re all here to curl and learn,” said beginner Aaron Schwieterman. “Everyone’s making mistakes, but still having a great time learning the sport and trying to mimic what the professionals do at the Olympics.”
“I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something different,” said beginner Margaret Steketee. “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
For a period of time on the ice, these newcomers to the sport turn into competitors. Then, at the conclusions of their games, they revert to being friends.
“Largely, what you’ll find with curlers is that when they’re done curling, they want to be friendly and hang out,” Curran said. “Which is what our league is doing right now.”
As long as people are interested, Curran says the club will continue to put on beginners leagues and lessons.
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“The more people we get out here curling, the better,” he said.
For more information on ways to play and learn how to curl in West Michigan, visit the Grand Rapids Curling Club’s website.
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Southeast Michigan under marginal risk for severe weather Saturday
DETROIT – There’s a chance of severe weather Saturday in Metro Detroit as storms move through the area.
A cold front will work through the region by Saturday afternoon and early Saturday evening, which will bring our thunderstorm chance.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the region under a Marginal Risk (1 out of 5) on our severe weather scale for the start of the weekend.
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Gusty winds and hail are the primary threats as we work through the start of the weekend, but this will not be a widespread threat for severe thunderstorms.
Click here for the latest forecast from our 4Warn Weather team.
Here’s a list of the alerts by county.
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