Playing in a hard fought game against Clemson that saw the Stanford Cardinal (2-2, 1-1 ACC) fly home with the 40-14 loss, a couple players will go into this week against Virginia Tech with uncertain statuses as quarterback Ashton Daniels and defensive back Jay Green went down in the game with injuries.

Green, who has been playing nickel cornerback since joining the Cardinal, suffered a lower body injury in the first quarter of the loss and is questionable this week against Virginia Tech, with head coach Troy Taylor saying during media availability that while the team is hopeful that Green can play, they are also preparing for the possibility of him being out, and are confident in who they have to fill the void.

“We’ve got a number of guys that can do it,” Taylor said. “Aaron Morris is a young man that has started to play a lot of football and has done a good job and then we’ve got some younger freshmen that can also contribute. And then Collin Wright always has the ability to play nickel, which he did on Saturday night. He played nickel most of the evening after Jay went out.”

As for Daniels, the injury that he sustained in the fourth quarter was to his lower body and while officially listed as day-to-day, he will have a chance to be available to start this week against the Hokies. However, if he is unable to play, it will be Justin Lamson who will get the call to start with Myles Jackson and Charlie Mirer as the next ones in line.

“He’s got a chance to play,” Taylor said of Daniels’ status. “It’ll be just how much he improves throughout the week, but there’s a definite chance he can play.”

If Lamson does start, Taylor mentioned that he does not expect a big change to the game plan, as Lamson’s experience with the scheme and the first team offense will have him ready to go if need be.

“He gets half the reps in practice each day,” Taylor said. “So, we’ve got a lot of confidence in him, he knows the system well so it will not affect play calling at all.”

The Cardinal have also confirmed that wide receiver Mudia Reuben, who was poised for a big junior season, is done for the year after getting injured during the Syracuse game and is now eligible for a medical redshirt.

“I haven’t had a chance to talk to him about that,” Taylor said. “Obviously, he was really coming along as a player, he definitely has that option. He wants to get through the surgery and all that but, he’s got a big upside and he’s an awesome, awesome guy so if that’s something he wants to do, then I’m in full support of that.”

While Stanford awaits the status of Green and Daniels, it will also begin getting locked in and focused on preparations for a big game this week, where the team will return home for the first time in three weeks to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies. Kickoff for the game will be at 12:30 p.m. (PT) and will be broadcast live on the ACC Network.

JACKSON, Mich. (WILX) – Consumers Energy will send 60 workers to Virginia Wednesday to assist in the repair efforts after Hurricane Helene.

About 48 lineworkers in 15 three-person crews, three individual service lineworkers, field leaders, and Consumers’ equipment will be assisting in restoring power after Helene’s historic damage. The workers may remain out of state for up to two weeks.

As of Tuesday afternoon, nearly 65,000 homes and businesses in Virginia were still without power.

“This hurricane has caused catastrophic damage that has leveled entire communities. Consumers Energy hopes we can contribute and make a difference for so many people in need,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president of electric operations in a statement.

“Our lineworkers have trained for conditions like these, and they will work around the clock to help get the lights back on.”

Over 1.5 million people in five states had their power affected by the Hurricane.

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No vessels received at Hampton Roads terminals

Published

October 1, 2024

by

Elizabeth Cooper

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Kate Andrews

A U.S. port strike started Tuesday, impacting the Port of Virginia along with every other major port on the East and Gulf coasts. International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) workers walked off work after midnight, after the union hit an impasse late Monday with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), which represents employers.

This is the largest port strike in nearly 50 years, and depending on its length, could cause massive disruptions to the nation’s supply chain and affect the U.S. economy. In Hampton Roads, the immediate impact was felt at the Port of Virginia’s terminals, where no cargo is moving in or out of the port during the walkout.

According to the port, there are no cargo operations taking place at the Norfolk International Terminals, Virginia International Gateway or the Newport News Marine Terminal, which are currently closed. However, Virginia Port Authority employees and workers at its operating company, Virginia International Terminals, are still at work.

“Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT) and Virginia Inland Port (VIP) are operating per normal, but cargo operations there will be affected by what is happening locally. Portsmouth Marine Terminal (PMT) is operating per normal,” the port said on its website Tuesday.

The ILA and the USMX have been negotiating a new master contract, which would cover East Coast and Gulf Coast union workers. In Virginia, Hampton Roads Shipping Association represents employers, while ILA Local 1248 represents unionized workers at the Port of Virginia.

In an update Monday night, the USMX wrote: “In the last 24 hours, the USMX and ILA have traded counter offers related to wages. The USMX increased our offer and has also requested an extension of the current master contract, now that both sides have moved off their previous positions. We are hopeful that this could allow us to fully resume collective bargaining around the other outstanding issues – in an effort to reach an agreement. Our offer would increase wages by nearly 50%, triple employer contributions to employee retirement plans, strengthen our health care options, and retain the current language around automation and semi-automation.”

National ILA leaders last released a statement at 11 a.m. Monday: “The ocean carriers represented by USMX want to enjoy rich billion-dollar profits that they are making in 2024, while they offer ILA Longshore Workers an unacceptable wage package that we reject. ILA longshore workers deserve to be compensated for the important work they do keeping American commerce moving and growing.

“It’s disgraceful that most of these foreign-owned shipping companies are engaged in a ‘Make and Take’ operation: They want to make their billion-dollar profits at United States ports, and off the backs of American ILA longshore workers, and take those earnings out of this country and into the pockets of foreign conglomerates. Meanwhile, ILA dedicated longshore workers continue to be crippled by inflation due to USMX’s unfair wage packages.”

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.