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Kiszla: You better believe CU’s Shedeur Sanders is better quarterback than Heisman winner Caleb Williams

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

BOULDER — USC Trojans star Caleb Williams walked into Folsom Field on Saturday as the Heisman Trophy winner and left the stadium as the second-best quarterback in college football.Shedeur Sanders brought the CU Buffs back from the brink and dared the mighty Trojans to blink in a 48-41 thriller that USC was lucky to survive unbeaten.As a quarterback, there is more than a little Tom Brady, with a sassy dash of Joe Montana, to be seen in Sanders, capable of doing even more amazing football magic than Williams, the presumed top pick in the next NFL draft.Maybe the 30 pro scouts in attendance at the game would argue otherwise.But they would be wrong.When building an NFL team for the future, you can take Williams with the No. 1 pick. My quarterback is Sanders.Doubt my evaluation as crazy, over-the-top optimism?Well, as Deion Sanders, coach of the Buffs and father of their quarterback, has been known to tell naysayers: “Look in the mirror and slap whatever you see.”On Fox’s Big Noon stage,...

4 arrested for ransacking Nike store in SoCal

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

Four people were arrested for ransacking a Nike store and stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in Irvine on Thursday.The suspects were identified by Irvine police as:- Kristen Jamie Himbarger, 19, of Los Angeles- China Celeste Morris, 24, of Highland- Anaiya Syrai Cole, 19, of San Pedro- Unidentified female juvenile, 14Video of the theft shows the suspects entering the store and grabbing armfuls of clothing off store racks and shelves including hoodies, pants, shirts, sports bras, and more.The thieves quickly gathered the merchandise throughout the store before calmly walking out the door. The amount of stolen merchandise was estimated at around $3,000.The suspects are believed to be a part of an organized retail crime group responsible for previous Nike store thefts in Irvine, Carlsbad and San Clemente, police said.Around $11,000 in merchandise was estimated to be taken during those thefts. 3 arrested for $30,000 luxury handbag theft in Glendale Over the last severa...

Senate now voting on stopgap bill to avert shutdown

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

(CNN) — The Senate is now voting on a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown ahead of a critical midnight deadline when funding for federal agencies is set to run out. The Senate is expected to pass the measure after the House abruptly reversed course earlier Saturday and passed a bipartisan bill to extend government funding after days of uncertainty over whether a shutdown could be averted. Once the Senate passes the bill, it would next need to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. The bill would keep the government open through November 17 and includes natural disaster aid but not additional funding for Ukraine or border security. It also includes a measure to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operational. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced the stopgap proposal Saturday morning, a move that came after weeks of in-fighting among House Republicans and a failed effort to pass a GOP stopgap bill in the chamber. The bill passed the House with an overwhelming...

Ahead of SF Giants finale, Brandon Crawford prepares himself to be ‘center of attention’ one more time

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO — Brandon Crawford, the Giants’ steady, soft-spoken franchise shortstop, has never sought out the spotlight.At times, through a career of defensive highlights, clutch hits and a pair of parades down Market Street, it has been unavoidable. And it will shine on him once more Sunday afternoon as Giants fans celebrate his decorated 13-year run in San Francisco, which may well come to an end the same afternoon.Crawford, 36, confirmed he plans to play after missing the past week with a hamstring strain.“For the most part I’m trying to take it like another game and not build it up too much or put too much pressure on myself,” Crawford said before Saturday’s penultimate game of the season. “With as much as it’s being talked about, it’s kind of hard to.”Crawford, the franchise leader with 1,616 games at shortstop, does not yet know his plans beyond this season. He is set to be a free agent, and the recent hamstring strain was his fourth trip ...

Cal Golden Bears hold off Arizona State for first Pac-12 win, eager for bigger challenges ahead

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

BERKELEY — Having survived Arizona State 24-21 on Saturday afternoon to notch its first Pac-12 win of the season, Cal now braces for a ferocious six-week stretch that features games against five teams ranked in the AP Top-25.And the Golden Bears say they’re excited about it.“We’re all competitors so we love it. We see the schedule and grin,” said wide receiver Jeremiah Hunter, who caught six passes for 89 yards and a touchdown against the Sun Devils. “We know what type of schedule we’ve got. We’re just going to attack it, go at everybody the same way. We don’t care who it is.”Who it is should get the attention of every Cal fan. Yes, the Bears improved to 3-2 overall, 1-1 in the conference. But things get serious beginning next week when they face No. 19 Oregon State at Berkeley in a 7 p.m. game.After that, it’s No. 10 Utah in Salt Lake City, a bye, No. 8 USC in home, No. 9 Oregon in Eugene and No. 16 Washington State at home.“Yeah, it’s good teams,” linebacker Jackson Sirmon said. “...

Officer injured after suspected DUI driver crashes into San Rafael police vehicle

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

(KRON) -- An officer was injured after a DUI driver crashed into a police vehicle overnight Saturday, the San Rafael Police Department (SRPD) said. The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Francisco Boulevard East and Bellam Boulevard. Source: Draymond Green sprains ankle days before Dubs’ training camp, out for weeks A Dodge Dart was speeding, ran a red light and broadsided the police car, according to SRPD. Authorities said the force of the collision pushed the police car nearly 100 feet.The driver of the Dodge was arrested after police found they were under the influence of alcohol. The officer suffered "minor injuries" and was taken to the hospital. The officer was released from the hospital and is recovering at home, police said. Photos from the scene of the collision can be viewed below. (San Rafael Police Department) (San Rafael Police Department)The driver was booked into Marin County Jail on charges of a DUI, felony DUI resulting in injury and driving wi...

Suspected Fairfax Co. serial sex offender arrested after being caught on surveillance camera

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

A man Fairfax County police believe is responsible for multiple sex offenses in the Groveton area was arrested Thursday after he was spotted on a surveillance camera.Authorities say Felix Antonio Mejias Vigil, 35, of Fairfax, was cuffed by officers from the Franconia Police District after being seen in a park in the 6600 block of Telegraph Road while children were nearby.According to authorities, Mejias Vigil tried to flee when officers responded. And while doing so, started to take off his clothes and throw them into the woods nearby.Mejias Vigil was arrested for two counts of indecent liberties with a child under 15, four counts of actual/simulated masturbation in public and false identification to law enforcement. He’s being held without bond.Police believe Mejias Vigil is also connected to several other incidents in Fairfax County between July and September:June or July of 2023: 6600 block of Telegraph Road — obscene sexual gesturesJuly 28 at 4:15 p.m.: 6500 block of Virgi...

Scott’s 1-yard TD plunge with 19 seconds left helps St. Francis (PA) beat Stonehill 15-10

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

LORETTO, Pa. (AP) — Deondre Scott scored on a 1-yard run with 19 seconds left to help St. Francis (PA) beat Stonehill 15-10 Saturday. Perry Shelbred kicked a 51-yard field goal to give Stonehill a 10-9 lead with 3:38 remaining in the game before the Red Flash responded with an 11-play, 75-yard drive that culminated when Scott took a hand off, went up the middle and dived over the pile into the end zone to make it 15-9 with 19 seconds to play. Scott, who finished with 59 yards rushing on 14 attempts, had eight carries for 22 yards on the winning drive. Dawson Snyder, who drew a defensive pass interference penalty that gave St. Francis (1-4, 1-1 Northeast Conference) a fresh set of downs at midfield and then had receptions for gains of 21 and 11 yards to set up Scott’s go-ahead TD. Snyder finished with seven receptions for 87 yards, including a 17-yard touchdown that gave the Red Flash a 9-7 lead (the PAT failed) with 11:55 to play. Ashur Carraha completed 10 of 26 passes for 12...

Underdog Bowling Green scores 38 unanswered points to overwhelm Georgia Tech, 38-27

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

ATLANTA (AP) — While Bowling Green players celebrated a memorable win for their program, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key was left to seek answers for a loss — or explain why the game wasn’t even close.Finn Hogan’s 1-handed scoring catch late in the first half gave Bowling Green the lead, Deshawn Jones Jr. returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown and the Falcons upset Georgia Tech 38-27 on Saturday.“We’ve got a long way to go,” Key said.Georgia Tech, favored by 22 1/2 points, was overwhelmed after taking a 14-0 lead. Bowling Green (2-3) scored the next 38 points to claim its first win over an active member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Falcons held the ball more than 42 minutes, more than doubling the time of possession battle.“As anybody who saw the game knows, it was an embarrassing display of football on our part,” Key said. “As epic of a failure as you can possibly have. All three phases, all aspects of the program didn’t succeed. … It’s on m...

Jonathon Brooks and No. 3 Texas beats No. 24 Kansas 40-14 with Jayhawks QB Jalon Daniels out

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 23:26:40 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jonathon Brooks and balance. Texas has been using both to put teams away through the first half of the season.Brooks rushed for 217 yards and two touchdowns as No. 3 Texas piled up more than 600 total yards in a 40-14 win over No. 24 Kansas, which lost standout quarterback Jalon Daniels in pregame warmups with back stiffness.Quinn Ewers passed for 325 yards and ran 30 yards for the game’s first score. Texas (5-0, 2-0 Big 12) also got another standout game from its defense, which has surrendered just three touchdowns in the past three games. Brooks, who was behind freshman C.J. Baxter on the depth chart when the season started, now has three consecutive 100-yard rushing games and a team high six touchdowns. He averages 7.0 yards per carry. “He is a home run hitter for us right now,” Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. Brooks’ first touchdown came on a 54-yard ru n. His second came after Texas recovered a fourth-down fumble, putting the Longhorns ahead 26-14 ...