Alabama
Alabama boaters discuss rising gas prices
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — People are paying almost double on the fuel pump in comparison with final 12 months. The excessive costs are impacting not solely drivers however boaters as nicely.
The price of common fuel is up considerably, and diesel is even greater. Seeing these numbers soar has boaters reeling.
Constitution Captain Richard Rutland mentioned, “It’s powerful.” Rutland makes his dwelling out on the water. He mentioned, “I sort of really feel like I’m on each one among my journeys, I’m sort of, I don’t know, I’m sort of hitting my max restrict on what I really feel snug so far as burning in gasoline each day.”
To make up for skyrocketing prices, he mentioned he’s raised his costs.
“Most all people has simply mentioned hey we perceive and we’re all coping with it.” he continued. “It’s actually a tough tablet to swallow, you recognize, having to spend twice as a lot as we did final summer time.”
Leisure boaters are additionally making some modifications because of the greater costs.
Larry Kirby mentioned, “We’re doing much less, however we’re doing shorter time period, shorter, you recognize, fishing inshore as a substitute of offshore, so it’s, makes it lots simpler and cheaper that means.”
WKRG Information 5 requested Kirby how a lot it prices to replenish his boat. He mentioned, “Effectively if you happen to’ve acquired a 50-gallon boat, you’re going to spend 250 bucks.”
These excessive gasoline prices should not stopping boaters or fishing tournaments. Rutland mentioned, ” I don’t ever wish to really feel like I’m not doing one thing on account of fuel costs arising, I wish to present the identical expertise I’ve all the time been offering.”
Alabama
Troubling Videos Surface Of Alabama’s QB, And They Involve His Feet: WATCH
New videos of former Alabama QB Jalen Milroe might concern NFL scouts.
The dual-threat QB declared for the NFL Draft Thursday, and many Alabama fans weren’t sad to see him go.
For a guy with very solid stats and physical tools, it’s kind of fascinating to watch Alabama fans seemingly pop bottles of champagne to celebrate his exit.
Troubling videos of Jalen Milroe’s footwork go viral.
Well, Milroe might now have a serious problem on his hands after Joe Gaither dug up videos of the QB’s pre-snap footwork.
The former Alabama star had his feet offset prior to passing plays, side-by-side on running plays and appeared to telegraph what was coming nearly every play in the bowl game against Michigan this year.
Does that sound impossible to believe? Check out the videos, decide for yourself and then let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Yikes! Those videos are a very tough look for Milroe, and are a huge red flag for NFL scouts. How can a guy be an elite QB if he telegraphs every play with his feet prior to the snap?
How did none of the coaches at Alabama realize his error and fix it? This is the same thing as a major tell in a poker game.
All the defense has to do is look at Milroe’s feet in order to get an idea whether they need to drop into coverage or crash down to stop the run.
It’s a major disadvantage for Alabama, and it will be used as another piece of evidence for Crimson Tide fans not sad to see Milroe leave.
You can expect Milroe to get hammered on this development in his pre-draft interviews, and for good reason. This kind of sloppy footwork won’t be tolerated in the NFL. Let me know what you think at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.
Alabama
Dunning scores 22 in South Alabama’s 77-51 win over Georgia State
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) — Barry Dunning Jr.’s 22 points helped South Alabama defeat Georgia State 77-51 on Thursday night.
Dunning also added eight rebounds for the Jaguars (10-4, 2-0 Sun Belt Conference). Judah Brown shot 5 for 10, including 5 for 9 from beyond the arc to add 15 points. JJ Wheat went 6 of 6 from the field to finish with 13 points.
The Panthers (4-10, 0-2) were led by Toneari Lane, who posted 15 points. Cesare Edwards added 12 points and six rebounds for Georgia State. Jelani Hamilton also had nine points. The loss was the Panthers’ seventh in a row.
Both teams next play Saturday. South Alabama visits Georgia Southern and Georgia State plays Louisiana at home.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Alabama
Milroe draft-bound after 2 years as Bama starter
Quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the NFL draft after two seasons as Alabama’s starter.
Milroe, a redshirt junior, announced the news via an Instagram post Thursday. He thanked Nick Saban, Kalen DeBoer and his teammates, among others.
“To the entire Alabama family, thank you for embracing a kid from Texas and allowing me the honor of wearing the script ‘A.’ Representing this university has been one of the greatest honors of my life ” Milroe wrote.
Milroe finished sixth in Heisman Trophy balloting a year ago and played an integral role in Alabama winning the SEC championship and getting to the College Football Playoff.
But he had an up-and-down 2024 season, passing for 2,844 yards and 16 touchdowns but also throwing 11 interceptions. A dynamic running threat, Milroe led Alabama with 726 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns, ranking second nationally among quarterbacks. His 33 career rushing touchdowns is tied for eighth in Alabama history.
Off the field this season, Milroe was the recipient of the William V. Campbell Trophy, commonly known as the academic Heisman.
Milroe is ranked as the No. 3 quarterback prospect for the 2025 NFL draft by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
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