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Michigan Cornerback Raves About Pre-Draft Visit With Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have brought in a number of high-profile draft prospects for Top 30 visits, including the likes of Alabama’s Kool-Aid McKinstry and Florida State’s Jared Verse, among others. There’s one player they’ve hosted, however, that felt the Bucs made a big impression on him.
The team recently hosted Michigan cornerback Mike Sainristil on a Top 30 visit, one of multiple at the cornerback position along with McKinstry. He recently sat down for an interview with The Draft Network, and when asked about teams he has visited, he had a lot of great things to say about the Bucs and his visit to Tampa Bay.
“I recently completed a visit with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It went really well. They treated me like family. I loved everything about that visit,” Sainristil told The Draft Network. “It kinda felt like the first time I visited the Michigan campus, to be honest with you. I interpret that in a great way.”
This is intriguing for a number of reasons. While it could perhaps be simply that the Bucs are quite hospitable to their pre-draft visitors, the high praise from Sainristil could perhaps also be an indicator that the Buccaneers liked him, too. There is certainly a need for cornerback, but it’s moreso an outside need, and Sainristil has admitted that while he has talked with some teams about that, he’s projected at the nickel position.
“I’m definitely hearing more nickel than anything else, but I’ve had some boundary corner as well,” he said in the interview. “A lot of teams are very aware of the positional versatility I bring to the table.”
As it stands, the Bucs are likely to have a competition between Christian Izien and newly-acquired Tavierre Thomas for the nickel slot, but the addition of Sainristil could bring a depth option that could turn into a long-term investment going forward.
He had a stellar year at Michigan last year, netting six interceptions and two forced fumbles. Whether or not he’ll take that production to the Bucs depends on if they select him at any point from April 25-27 during the NFL Draft.
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The aurora borealis lit up the night sky in Michigan on Monday and Tuesday, according to the NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
Here’s a look at what people shared online:
Social media posts from the Northern Lights
What are the northern lights?
The northern lights are caused by collisions between fast-moving particles (electrons) from space and the oxygen and nitrogen gas in the atmosphere, NASA said.
Why do the northern lights have different colors?
The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.
Oxygen emits either a greenish-yellow light (the most familiar color of the aurora) or a red light; nitrogen generally gives off a blue light. The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.
When is the best time to see the northern lights?
If the weather is clear, the best aurora is usually visible within an hour or two of midnight, according to NOAA.
The agency maintains an aurora dashboard that should help skygazers track the phenomenon.
Can’t see the northern lights? Use your phone
If you’re having trouble seeing the northern lights with the naked eye, try using your phone camera in night mode and hold still while capturing the photo. You might be surprised at what’s dancing in the sky.
How can I find out when the northern lights will appear?
There are several sites that track northern lights.
NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction website shares information about the strength of solar storms, when they will reach Earth and where the northern lights may be visible, among other information.
Jackson County couple Paul and Christy Akeos have reportedly been held in a Mexican prison since early March over a credit card dispute with a Cancun hotel, according to their daughter Lindsey Hull. Photo used with permission.Photo used with permission.
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Gear up for the NCAA Men’s Hockey Tournament as Michigan State continues its quest for the Frozen Four
One of the best teams all season long is ready to go after college hockey glory as Michigan State is preparing for the NCAA Men’s D-I Hockey Tournament. You can help support the team by buying the latest merchandise.
- Buy Michigan State gear: Fanatics, Amazon, Lids
The Spartans are back in the national tournament for the second year in a row by doing almost exactly what they did last year. After winning (a share) of the Big Ten Regular Season Championship, Michigan State won the conference tournament by winning the final game in overtime. This time, thanks to a game-winner from Hobey Baker candidate Isaac Howard against Ohio State.
Last year, MSU came up short in the regional tournament, falling to rival Michigan in the St. Louis final. Adam Nightingale’s team is hoping they can make it to the Frozen Four for the first time since the program won it all in 2007.
You can gear for their upcoming regional by finding the latest gear at Fanatics.
Michigan State Spartans Nike Replica College Hockey Jersey – $129.99
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The aurora borealis lit up the sky in over Michigan. What people shared on social media
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