OXNARD, Calif. – The NIL expertise in school is paying massive dividends for Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman John Ridgeway.
Having discovered properly from his time at Arkansas whereas enjoying within the SEC, Ridgeway admitted he usually retains his model again of thoughts repeatedly throughout an entertaining interview with the “Cling Zone” on Dallas sports activities radio’s The Ticket.
Regardless of being a multi-Marconi Award successful station, The Ticket is constructed round “bits,” which is why the crew was so excited to talk with the diamond studded earring sporting, highschool bass fishing lettering man together with his personal customized “Vanilla Gorilla” thigh pads full with imaging.
Instantly it was clear this wasn’t going to be the everyday, boring outdated sports activities discuss present interview. Early dialogue centered on correct air-con temperature, which Ridgeway formally designated as 66 whereas voicing his intolerance for the scorching indoor temperature of 68 levels.
“I’ve to have it chilly after I sleep or I can’t be completely happy in any respect,” Ridgeway mentioned.
Whereas it is not on the audio later posted by the station, discuss in the course of the preliminary on-air interview then turned as to if it is OK for soccer gamers to urinate of their pants whereas on the sphere. Whereas Ridgeway did not appear to thrilled with the thought, he admitted it was one thing he had achieved earlier than, however that he was extra a sufferer of circumstance and never a need to simply moist his pants.
“We used to play in an outdated nationwide guard coaching floor the place there isn’t any loos or water fountains,” Ridgeway mentioned. “It was simply an open area and there was nowhere to cover and go pee.”
His journey to Cowboys coaching camp was one that just about did not occur. Whereas in highschool his junior yr, too many recruiting visits coupled with an lack of ability to know his chemistry instructor induced him to be at risk of not qualifying academically for Division I applications.
“I needed to make honor roll [my senior year], Ridgeway mentioned. “I bear in mind sitting on the kitchen desk after wrestling follow and soccer follow studying chapters I did not even must learn simply in case they gave me a pop quiz.”
Throughout that point, the lineman was making his time by means of the highschool wrestling ranks. Whereas it resulted in a state championship, he began his profession by going 3-23 his freshman yr and 8-17 his highschool yr.
“Each time they’d throw me in was towards like some Catholic College, so that they’re like massive dudes who knew their method round,” Ridgeway mentioned. “I did not actually wrestle like that. I used to be somewhat fats child rising up. I used to be wrestling guys who appeared like Brock Lesnar and I appeared like Fats Albert. I had child fats and so they had grown man power. Then, I used to be like, I am hitting the weights. I ain’t getting thrown round anymore.”
However now that he is made it to the NFL, he says he’s clear on his targets and what success will appear to be as an inside defensive lineman.
“I mainly gotta be sure that Leighton [Vander Esch] and Micah [Parsons] look good each day,” Ridgeway mentioned. “The followers may not discover it, however if you go in conferences and stuff, you get excessive fives and all people will know you probably did your job as a result of all people else bought paid for it.”
As soon as the interview ended, the hosts gushed about Ridgeway and his how he the followers would possibly react to him.
“That man’s nice!” one of many hosts exclaimed when issues concluded. “If he works out, he has the potential to be a fan favourite with the thigh pads, the diamond studs, the entire Vanilla Gorilla nickname and Step Brothers.”
• Being shocked at how small Jerry Jones turned out to be when he was honored as an offensive lineman for the Razorbacks.
• His time on the highschool fishing group.
• Attempting to persuade trainers to let him come again for the Rice sport days after having emergency appendectomy surgical procedure.
• Not having the ability to put on Ridgeway III as a substitute of simply Ridgeway on his jersey as a result of the wonderful is simply too excessive.
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• Being dissatisfied in how issues ended with the Illinois St. coaches as soon as he determined to go to the switch portal so he may enhance his NFL draft inventory.
• Having bother ending up his school courses to switch as a result of so many coaches have been blowing up his cellphone.
• Why he determined to return to Arkansas.
• Having a deep love for the film Step Brothers.
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Arkansas State University named Latika Johnson as the new director of its Multicultural Center, officials announced Thursday.
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Even though the film festival season in Arkansas is over until next year, there are still plenty of film-related events. Last week, there were two such events, one in Northwest Arkansas at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and the other taking place outdoors at a flower farm outside…
After three weeks standing on the verge of bowl eligibility, Arkansas football has its best opportunity to secure a spot in college football’s postseason this weekend against Louisiana Tech.
The Razorbacks (5-5) will host the Bulldogs (4-6) on Saturday (3 p.m., SECN+). Twenty players are projected to take part in Senior Day festivities as Arkansas closes out its home schedule in 2024.
The Hogs are coming off back-to-back losses inside Reynolds Razorback Stadium, most recently falling to Texas 20-10. Arkansas’ offense couldn’t muster enough production across the first two quarters as a comeback bid fell short against the Longhorns.
Louisiana Tech, meanwhile, is coming off its biggest win of the season. The Bulldogs beat conference rival Western Kentucky 12-7, knocking the Hilltoppers out of first place in Conference USA.
Here are four things to watch and a score prediction for Saturday’s contest between Arkansas and Louisiana Tech.
The best way to prevent an upset is to eliminate any hope. Arkansas didn’t do that against UAB in September, and the Razorbacks came out of the gates slow last year in this same spot against FIU. They eventually won both games, but the final scores were closer than desired.
“We’re trying to live up to the Arkansas standard, and that results in executing on the field. And if we don’t live up to that, then we’re going to see a similar slow start,” Arkansas offensive lineman Josh Braun said. “So that’s what we’re focused on this week, just starting fast and playing our brand of football.”
This is arguably the biggest key for Arkansas every weekend. The Razorbacks are 0-5 when they lose the turnover battle this season, and two costly giveaways spoiled any chance at an upset last week against Texas.
Fortunately for Arkansas, Louisiana Tech ranks 111th in the country in turnover margin. The Bulldogs are averaging nearly two turnovers a game, so this might be an opportune matchup for the Hogs’ defense.
The Bulldogs have struggled on the ground all season, and they’ve won both games in which they rushed for more than 150 yards. By contrast, they are 2-6 when held under that mark.
Arkansas’ running defense has been strong throughout the year. Only two opponents have averaged more than 4 yards per carry, and the Razorbacks should be able to keep Louisiana Tech running backs Omiri Wiggins and Amani Givens in check.
On the flip side, Arkansas needs to commit to running the football early and stay vigilant with Ja’Quinden Jackson. Relying on the pass too heavily proved a mistake in the first half against Texas, and look for Bobby Petrino to adjust.
Edwards, a senior wide receiver, is by far Louisiana Tech’s most dangerous weapon. He has four games this season with more than 100 yards receiving and leads the team with six touchdowns.
He’s a big-play threat who will require the full focus of the Arkansas defense. The Razorbacks’ secondary will try to maintain its momentum after holding Quinn Ewers and Isaiah Bond in check last week.
Louisiana Tech is better than its record indicates, but there is still a gulf in talent between the two rosters. If Arkansas handles its own business and avoids sloppy turnovers, it should have no problem securing bowl eligibility Saturday. An upset loss would be unacceptable. Arkansas 38, Louisiana Tech 13.
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