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Sunday Headlines: On to Kansas and South Carolina Edition
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Good morning, BBN!
As we all try to wrap our heads around the beatdown the Kentucky Wildcats took from the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, the mindset of the fanbase is going to need to change quickly as there are two massive matchups in both basketball and football this week for the Cats.
It will all start out Tuesday night as Kentucky travels to Chicago for a date with the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks in the Champions Classic.
The Cats are sitting at 2-0 on the young season and are looking to make some noise early with an impressive performance against the stout Jayhawks. To this point, the backcourt has flashed with DJ Wagner, Rob Dillingham, and Antonio Reeves all living up to the hype they had entering this season.
Obviously, the biggest storyline entering the matchup will be the lack of depth in the frontcourt for the Cats, and rightfully so. But. big-time basketball will be back on our televisions. It’s going to be a fun (but late) Tuesday night.
For Mark Stoops and the football team, they will travel to South Carolina for a date with the Gamecocks on Saturday night. Saying this game is a must win might be an understatement.
Currently sitting at 6-4 on the year, the Cats have lost four of their last five, and are trying to avoid an all-systems failure on this season. The Gamecocks have struggled this season, but seem to have found a pulse here offensively the last few weeks.
It will need to be a big game by Brad White’s defense, and hopefully a bounce back game for Liam Coen and the offense.
Busy week among the BBN. Let’s hope it ends with some wins.
Tweet of the Day
It’s interesting to me that now almost 11 years into the Stoops era, you can just take a lot of things to the bank almost every year.
1. They will land a top-30 recruiting class
2. They will get a couple of big portal names
3. They will start 4-0 or 5-0
4. They will beat Florida…— Justin Rowland (@RowlandRIVALS) November 11, 2023
Not completely wrong. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
Headlines
Balanced Scoring Attack Leads Cats Past USC-Upstate on Saturday. – UK Athletics
Ajae Petty led all scorers with 19 points, while also grabbing nine rebounds. Eniya Russell came off the bench to score 14 points and also grab nine rebounds. Maddie Scherr had 12 points.
Kentucky Falls to No. 8 Alabama on Saturday – UK Athletics
Ray Davis rushed for a pair of touchdowns but Kentucky lost its 2023 home finale, falling to No. 8 Alabama 49-21 on Saturday at Kroger Field.
Rifle Posts 4723, Defeats Memphis Saturday in Lexington – UK Athletics
Behind several career-high performances en route to its second-highest team score of the season, the University of Kentucky rifle team posted a 4723-4705 victory Saturday over Memphis inside the UK Rifle Range in Lexington, Kentucky.
Brutal start leads to a blowout loss to Alabama- KSR
It was a rough one on Saturday at Kroger Field.
Three Takeaways from Kentucky’s loss- Cats Pause
Quite a bit went wrong against the Tide.
Key visitors as UK finishes the 2024 class- Cats Pause
A lot of big names made the trip to Lexington.
Michigan overcomes Penn State in Harbuagh’s absence- ESPN
The Wolverines keep rolling.
Scoot Henderson out several weeks- ESPN
Shaedon Sharpe about to be the focal point of the Blazers with all of these injuries.
Florida State outlast Miami- CBS
The Seminoles keep their playoff hopes alive.
Week 10 picks and odds for NFL- CBS
Another full day of the NFL.
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More All-American honors come in for South Carolina baseball star
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The college baseball season will end in the next couple of days as two SEC programs play for the National Championship. The Tennessee Volunteers and Texas A&M Aggies are the last two teams standing. In contrast, the South Carolina baseball team ended their season nearly three weeks ago in a loss in the Regional round of the NCAA Tournament and fired head coach Mark Kingston.
Leading up to the final days of the 2024 campaign, the best player for the Gamecocks was catcher Cole Messina.
The 2023 All-American backstop was having a good year for the garnet and black, but a blazing hot finish made it a great season as he finished with a ridiculous slash line of .326/.465/.701/1.166 and 21 home runs, 19 doubles, 64 runs scored, and 71 RBI. As one of the top defensive catchers in the sport, posting an offensive season like that earned him a number of postseason accolades.
On Friday, Messina was selected to his fourth All-American team. Baseball America, like Perfect Game, the National College Baseball Writers Association, and the American Baseball Coaches Association before them, picked Cole Messina as a 2nd team All-American. The NCBWA, ABCA, and Baseball America slotted Messina in as the 2nd team catcher, while Perfect Game picked him at designated hitter.
Next month, Cole Messina will have a big decision to make as he is expected to be a high pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Messina has been mocked as high as the 1st round and has received the most projections in the 2nd round.
If he is not picked early enough to warrant leaving school, Messina has one more year of eligibility he can spend wearing garnet and black. His younger brother Carson, a right-handed pitcher, also will have a draft vs. school decision to make as he could jump straight from Summerville High School to the professional ranks if picked high enough.
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How much money do you need to make to be in the top 5% in South Carolina?
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(NEXSTAR) – The disparity between the income that an average U.S. resident brings in yearly compared to those sitting at the top of earners in each state has always been a major topic of discussion.
In fact, WalletHub states that “the highest-earning 10% of individuals in the United States earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10%, based on the latest Census data.”
And while looking up what the “average salary” is across the country, ($74,600, according to the latest data from the Federal Reserve), appears to give a solid idea of how far off most Americans are from the 5% club, a closer look at the high-end salaries reveals that the disparity is even more stark.
WalletHub broke down the income of all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C into three different groups: the average annual income of the top 5%, the average for the bottom 20%, and the median for all of each state’s residents.
Landing at No. 1 was New York where the top 5% makes about $553,000 a year. That’s almost $35,000 more than the next two highest states and nearly $100,000 more than the 10th-ranked state.
While the top 5% is thriving in the Empire State, its bottom 20% is falling well short, ranking 44th in salary with $13,301.
Right behind New York is Connecticut and Virginia where the average is about $518,000 apiece. Followed by New Jersey and Illinois which are both hovering around $505,000.
The state with the lowest top 5% threshold is Alaska, where earning roughly $321,000 will get you into the club. Hawaii and Vermont aren’t far behind where the top 5% makes about $334,000.
Check out what you need to make in your state:
Rank | State | Average Annual Income of Top 5% | Median Annual Income | Average Annual Income of Bottom 20% |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | New York | $553,436 | $91,366 | $13,301 |
2 | Connecticut | $518,757 | $114,156 | $14,576 |
3 | Virginia | $518,296 | $89,393 | $18,694 |
4 | New Jersey | $505,621 | $117,847 | $16,445 |
5 | Illinois | $504,800 | $78,304 | $16,192 |
6 | Georgia | $487,870 | $66,612 | $16,472 |
7 | Texas | $481,483 | $70,513 | $16,802 |
8 | Washington | $474,067 | $103,748 | $18,223 |
9 | Florida | $470,308 | $68,818 | $15,375 |
10 | Massachusetts | $466,208 | $127,760 | $13,689 |
11 | Minnesota | $464,981 | $86,364 | $19,797 |
12 | Colorado | $456,603 | $97,301 | $18,451 |
13 | California | $454,829 | $123,988 | $13,949 |
14 | Tennessee | $453,539 | $59,077 | $15,679 |
15 | District of Columbia | $450,892 | $162,265 | $9,011 |
16 | North Carolina | $450,592 | $63,025 | $15,836 |
17 | Utah | $448,195 | $89,786 | $22,491 |
18 | Michigan | $446,114 | $62,446 | $17,019 |
19 | Missouri | $446,069 | $59,715 | $16,821 |
20 | Pennsylvania | $445,261 | $74,711 | $15,801 |
21 | Ohio | $436,922 | $61,904 | $16,188 |
22 | Maryland | $427,135 | $124,693 | $16,647 |
23 | Arizona | $424,913 | $74,375 | $16,604 |
24 | Kansas | $423,517 | $68,489 | $17,176 |
25 | Nebraska | $416,325 | $72,384 | $17,380 |
26 | Arkansas | $416,224 | $51,032 | $14,069 |
27 | South Carolina | $412,771 | $62,909 | $13,996 |
28 | Kentucky | $411,897 | $55,629 | $13,800 |
29 | Oklahoma | $405,113 | $57,215 | $15,205 |
30 | Idaho | $403,737 | $70,041 | $18,372 |
31 | Delaware | $402,989 | $87,173 | $16,930 |
32 | Wisconsin | $402,256 | $72,602 | $17,973 |
33 | Nevada | $401,062 | $80,366 | $14,472 |
34 | New Hampshire | $400,343 | $110,205 | $18,075 |
35 | Indiana | $399,270 | $64,170 | $16,670 |
36 | Alabama | $398,584 | $55,480 | $13,242 |
37 | Montana | $395,720 | $68,937 | $15,337 |
38 | Louisiana | $395,155 | $56,282 | $11,504 |
39 | Iowa | $395,093 | $68,974 | $17,621 |
40 | South Dakota | $393,809 | $69,266 | $17,252 |
41 | North Dakota | $387,548 | $79,874 | $15,661 |
42 | Wyoming | $387,280 | $76,307 | $16,199 |
43 | Oregon | $377,399 | $91,100 | $14,720 |
44 | Mississippi | $377,040 | $46,880 | $12,168 |
45 | Rhode Island | $353,721 | $104,252 | $12,668 |
46 | New Mexico | $351,972 | $58,911 | $11,944 |
47 | West Virginia | $345,239 | $52,719 | $12,477 |
48 | Maine | $338,866 | $79,800 | $13,749 |
49 | Vermont | $334,470 | $89,695 | $14,477 |
50 | Hawaii | $334,369 | $141,832 | $14,014 |
51 | Alaska | $321,634 | $113,934 | $15,646 |
As for what state’s residents make the most money on average, Washington D.C. finished with the highest median income of $162,265. Unfortunately, D.C. also finished with the lowest salary for the average annual income of the bottom 20%, with $9,011.
Other states that had a high median income were Hawaii ($141,832), Massachusetts ($127,760), Maryland ($124,693), and California ($123,988).
These states with a smaller gap between the average earner and the top 5% make it easier to make the jump, but it’s still difficult.
According to GoBankingRates, it will take a variety of factors to make that jump. First, you need a steady increase in income. This could mean you are making better financial decisions, investing wisely, or perhaps experiencing career advancements.
Another factor is maybe having a solid investment strategy, look to see that you are getting positive returns on your investment and that you have a well-diversified portfolio.
Finally, prioritize your long-term financial stability. Look to prioritize saving over short-term pleasures.
And if you’re looking to go even higher than the top 5%, Forbes found that to be one of the top 1% of earners in the U.S., you need to bring in an annual salary of at least $597,815, so start saving up!
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Miss South Carolina, Miss Pennsylvania take Day 3 Preliminaries at Miss Volunteer America Pageant, Friday – WNWS Radio – Jackson, Tennessee, USA
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Jackson, TENNESSEE – Berkley Bryant was back for seconds, Friday.
Bryant, Miss South Carolina Volunteer, was named the winner of the Fitness and Wellness competition during Day 3 of preliminaries of the Miss Volunteer America Pageant at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, Friday.
One day earlier, Bryant won the Talent competition.
Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer, Alyssa Gallagher, won Friday’s Talent competition.
A new Miss Volunteer America Pageant will be crowned when festivities continue at 7 p.m., Saturday, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center in Jackson, Tennessee.
The event is live streamed for free at www.MissVolunteerAmerica.net.
(PHOTO: Berkley Bryant, Miss South Carolina Volunteer and Miss Pennsylvania Volunteer, Alyssa Gallagher – courtesy Mykenzy Norman – Social Media Manager – B3 Creative Agency)
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