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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application a daughter of the late Salvatore and Raffaella (Andracchio) she has lived in Weymouth most of her life Philomena was a Paraprofessional in the Weymouth Public Schools she found joy in helping others and selflessly supported a visually impaired student by translating everything into Braille Patriots and had a special admiration for Brady and Gronk In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and cooking and her family fondly remembers her for her famous Italian cookies and meatballs Philomena will be deeply missed by her family and all those that loved her Sister of Angelina Nardo of Hingham and the late Rose Gratta Great Grandmother “GG” to Aliyah including Ana Baldeon and Jack and Jan Ryan who were always willing to help her with anything she needed Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday from 4-7 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home NORTH WEYMOUTH at 40 Sea Street (off Route 3A - Bicknell Square) A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St Burial will follow in MA National Cemetery Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors NEW CONCORD — Matt Nardo is back where his coaching career began as he was recently named Muskingum University football coach Nardo returns after a three-year run at Bluffton College He led the Beavers to their best Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference finish in eight years set a school record for Academic All-HCAC honors Nardo's up-tempo spread offense rewrote the record books including most touchdown passes in a game (7) the first season with three 600-yard receivers and the highest scoring average (30.2 PPG) since 2017 His offensive line set a school mark for fewest sacks allowed (6) while his defense led the HCAC in red zone scoring "The moment I first stepped onto this campus 20 years ago Muskingum helped shape me — not just as a professional but as a person," Nardo said in a press release "I am beyond proud to return to the place that played such an important role in my career I am honored to help build upon the Muskingum Football tradition and guide our student-athletes toward continued growth and success More: Muskingum women claim OBC title, ranked second nationally More: An injury could have derailed Cash Owen's season. Instead, the setback has aided the Sheridan junior's growth Nardo spent three seasons as the offensive coordinator at North Carolina Wesleyan where he led the Battling Bishops to their most wins since 2010 His offense dominated the USA South Athletic Conference Nardo also spent four seasons at NCAA Division II Emporia State helping the Hornets rack up 31 wins and back-to-back NCAA playoff runs he led the top passing offense in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association while ranking second in first downs "With over 20 years of coaching experience and passion to our football program," Muskingum athletic director Kari Winters said in a press release "We are thrilled to bring him back home as our new head coach and look forward to the positive impact he will have on our team and community Not only do we welcome Matt as our new head football coach but we also welcome his wife and children into our Muskingum Athletics family I know that he is excited to raise his family in the area embracing the community spirit and values that make this place special He values relationships deeply and is looking forward to mentoring the men in our football locker room fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment." Nardo's coaching career began at Muskingum where he served as a defensive assistant for three seasons and produced five All-Conference performers Nardo's players received several individual accolades including National Defensive Player of the Week Ohio Athletic Conference Linebacker of the Year and an invitation to play in the Aztec Bowl in Mexico Nardo graduated from Ohio University in 2005 with a bachelor's degree in sports science and earned an master's degree in Adult Education from Muskingum in 2007 Oklahoma State has fired offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo following the Cowboys' 3-9 season who won 10 games last season and reached the Big 12 title game were expected to be conference and College Football Playoff contenders in 2024 and were ranked No they went 0-9 in Big 12 play and snapped the program's 18-year bowl game streak under longtime coach Mike Gundy Dunn had been a member of Gundy's coaching staff since 2011 and was elevated to offensive coordinator in 2020 Nardo served as defensive coordinator for two seasons after Gundy hired him away from Gannon University Significant staff changes were expected after Oklahoma State's nine-game slide resulted in the program's first losing season since 2005. Following a 56-48 loss to Texas Tech in the Cowboys' final home game Gundy told reporters he had no intention of stepping down is the third-longest tenured head coach in FBS "There ain't no way that the old lady is letting me retire if that's what you're asking me," Gundy said "I have as much energy now as I did when I took this job Even though we're in a really tough situation here that we haven't been in in 18 years I'm excited to come to work tomorrow and try to find a way to beat Colorado." The Cowboys closed their season with a 52-0 road loss to the No. 25 Buffaloes the largest margin of defeat in Gundy's tenure The Cowboys returned All-America running back Ollie Gordon II, seventh-year senior quarterback Alan Bowman and eight more starters on offense but struggled to match their production from 2023 and scored 22 points per game in Big 12 play Gordon, the FBS leader in rushing yards last year with 1,732, finished with 880 rushing yards as a junior. Bowman was benched late in the season for true freshman Maealiuaki Smith The firings were first reported by Football Scoop Perry Nardo began a career that would see him ascend from an advertising sales representative at The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register to a regional publisher overseeing several newspapers in the region Along the way he would craft his own unique leadership style that saw him both demand and receive the best from himself and his employees That’s no surprise given his passion for coaching and lifting up others — a passion that runs deep in his family Nardo’s newspaper career came to its conclusion on Friday when the longtime general manager of the Wheeling newspapers and also regional publisher for The Ogden Newspapers marked his final day on the job “I feel so privileged to have spent a career working with such great people here at The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register — individuals who were fully committed to their craft and to making this community a better place,” Nardo said “My greatest memories will always be about those I worked with and the communities we served It was my calling and I’m so proud of all the work we did to help provide Ohio Valley residents with the most important news of the day “Every day our team did something great and that doesn’t happen without really good people the team I worked with was so important not only to my success but the success of the newspapers and these communities That’s what I’ll miss the most — my team.” John High School and Ohio University graduate began his career in August 1981 as an advertising sales representative in Wheeling when he accepted the advertising director’s position at The Southwest Times in Pulaski Nardo became publisher of the Radford News Journal in Radford followed by being named advertising director of The Daily Progress in Charlottesville He returned to the Upper Ohio Valley in February 1990 as publisher of the Wetzel Chronicle and Tyler Star-News He returned to Wheeling in 1993 as The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register’s retail advertising manager and in 1996 was named the newspapers’ advertising director He assumed his current general manager’s role in June 1999 and in 2018 became a regional publisher for The Ogden Newspapers Along the way Nardo also found time to be involved in numerous professional and civic organizations working to better our local communities He also coached high school football for more than a decade at Bellaire St John High School and Bishop Donahue High School Nardo served for years on the Wheeling Area Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors and was its chairman in 2016 He also sat on the Ohio University Eastern Advisory board and on the board of the Wheeling-based Regional Economic Development Partnership Nardo was a member of the New Martinsville Rotary Club the Wheeling Rotary Club (morning gathering) and the Shadyside Knights of Columbus Nardo was a longtime advocate for West Virginia’s newspapers He served for years as a West Virginia Press Association board member and was president in 2014 and again in 2022 the Press Association honored Nardo with the Adam R the most prestigious honor for a newspaperman in West Virginia a longtime columnist for The Intelligencer and Wheeling News-Register who authored the popular “Country Editor” column that for many years provided valuable guidance and insight to readers and the region coaching them in various sports before moving on to Bellaire St That desire to coach others trickled down to his children as all three currently are involved in coaching college football: Matt is the head coach at Bluffton University in Bluffton Ohio; Bryan is the defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State University; and Luke is a graduate assistant at West Virginia University Nardo thanked his wife for being at his side throughout his career “Jayme always understood the commitment this profession expects of us and none of us could do it without support at home So not only to Jayme but to all the spouses and partners of our employees We couldn’t do it without you.” Nardo said he and Jayme plan to travel in retirement to spend time with their sons daughters-in-law and their five grandchildren — Joseph Along the way he’ll continue to think about the relationships he made over 43 years and how those relationships impacted his career what really stands out for me are the people with whom I worked,” Nardo said “They all took their professions so seriously and worked daily with one simple mission: to tell our communities’ stories through the pages of the newspaper and our digital platforms That’s such an important calling and responsibility and I loved every minute I gave to this profession.” | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street On Monday, Doug Samuels of FootballScoop reported that Bryan Nardo is expected to join the defensive staff at Charlotte One of the most recent teams to jump to the FBS level Charlotte could soon be adding a coach with Big 12 experience Nardo spent the past two seasons in Stillwater as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator While his first season wasn’t necessarily the most impressive it seemed his adjustments and overall scheme were key in OSU’s ascension to a 10-win season and Big 12 Championship appearance With the Cowboys ranking among the bottom 10 in the FBS in most statistical categories OSU’s defense was the main issue in the team’s winless Big 12 campaign not all of the blame for OSU’s three-win season can be placed on Nardo OSU’s offense also struggled mightily throughout the season but the injuries piling up for the OSU defense sealed Nardo’s fate With future NFL players Collin Oliver and Nick Martin not playing a snap after September the Cowboys were without their anchors and other injuries piled up from there With a myriad of backups and players not playing in their natural positions Nardo had no true opportunities to run his desired scheme OSU’s horrendous rankings and results on the field were still too much to overlook as the team overhauled virtually its entire staff this offseason the Cowboys hired Todd Grantham as his replacement shortly after the position opened Nardo is also not the first former OSU defensive coordinator to head to Charlotte After being let go following the 2017 season Glenn Spencer went to Charlotte and was its defensive coordinator for the 2018 season IVAN WHITEIvan is a sports media student at Oklahoma State University. He has covered OSU athletics since 2022 and also covers the OKC Thunder for Inside The Thunder and Thunderous Intentions. 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Change in some form with OSU football is expected especially after a 3-9 season when the Cowboys were expected to challenge for a Big 12 title and a CFP berth Sources have confirmed to Sports Director John Holcomb on Wednesday that the Cowboys are parting ways with offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn and defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo OSU ranked last in the Big 12 in total defense Some of the struggles were due to injuries to Collin Oliver and Nick Martin and the inability to generate a consistent running game No. 23 Colorado Rolls To 52-0 Win Over Oklahoma State; Hunter's Big Game Bolsters Heisman Hopes Oklahoma State Falls To Texas Tech 56-48, Remaining Winless In Big 12 Play Dunn has been on Mike Gundy’s staff since February of 2011 and Nardo just completed his second season as the Cowboys’ DC The OSU Board of Regents has scheduled a special meeting for 7:30 a.m before a regularly scheduled meeting that day at 10:00 a.m Here is what is part of the OSU Board of Regents special meeting agenda that day: if approved by the required number of members present purpose of considering evaluation/assessment and other information relevant to the employment of Oklahoma State University football staff Consider or take any action with reference to the matter There has been a lot of speculation on the status of Mike Gundy who just completed his 20th season as head coach The former OSU quarterback had a string of 18 straight bowl seasons snapped this fall The Cowboys played in the Big 12 Championship game in 2021 and 2023 and won a conference title in 2011 If OSU decides to end Gundy’s tenure it’s worth this thought- would a potential successor be apprehensive about coming to a program with all that success before this season and then one bad year ends with massive change Or would that potential successor push that aside Kasey Dunn has been part of the Oklahoma State University football coaching staff since 2011 ascending to the role of offensive coordinator in 2020 He helped the Cowboys rank highly in national offensive statistics during his tenure Dunn previously coached wide receivers at OSU where he contributed to developing talent like James Washington and Tylan Wallace His coaching career includes stints at other colleges and the NFL He played collegiate football as a wide receiver at Idaho​ joined the team in 2023 after successful coaching roles at Gannon University Nardo focuses on creating disciplined and effective defenses that emphasize player development His systems often integrate aggressive playmaking and adaptability John Holcomb plays a pivotal role as Sports Director of the News On 6 Sports team highlighting college as well as high school sports Holcomb began his career at KOTV in November 1995 No. 23 Colorado Rolls To 52-0 Win Over Oklahoma State; Hunter's Big Game Bolsters Heisman Hopes Oklahoma State Falls To Texas Tech 56-48, Remaining Winless In Big 12 Play and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox STILLWATER — Bryan Nardo is an easy target When the Oklahoma State defense was supposed to take steps forward in his second year as coordinator it has instead regressed to the point that it is the worst statistical unit in the Power 4 conferences While the Cowboy offense has shown some upward movement in recent weeks, the defense remains a sieve who two years ago was coordinating the defense of Gannon University at the Division II level has become a fish in a barrel for a frustrated fanbase He and his staff are responsible for the recruiting and developing of talent They’re responsible for building a scheme to fit their players’ skills and adequately defend the opponent’s attack And they’ve underachieved in many of those areas, with hopes of turning that trend around when the Pokes (3-6, 0-6 Big 12) visit TCU for a 6 p.m plucking two All-America candidates from the front six in Collin Oliver and Nick Martin but here’s why this situation is different — and why Nardo and Co deserve some grace in the judgment of their defensive performance this season More: What Mike Gundy said about negative Oklahoma State football fans Nardo was hired in January 2023 to bring the defensive scheme he had run at places like Emporia State and Gannon the 3-3-5 that was popularized in Big 12 country by Iowa State So he installed that scheme last year and began running it to mixed results early in the season Midway through the year, with the Cowboys struggling to generate an adequate pass rush Nardo adjusted the scheme to get Oliver — who had moved from defensive end to linebacker — back involved more frequently as an edge rusher where he had excelled the first two years of his career So in postseason assessments of the defense with the input from head coach Mike Gundy and the defensive staff melded the 3-3-5 base defense with some principles of a four-man front like the Cowboys had run in 2021 under then-coordinator Jim Knowles The adjustments were centered around Oliver and his versatility as both a linebacker and pass rusher “Quite a few of the things we’ve done the last few years were built around freeing him up just like they do in the NFL with great pass rushers,” Gundy said The restructured Cowboy defense was designed to let Oliver create havoc vicious tackling machine at middle linebacker— clean up the mess When Oliver broke his foot in the second quarter of the second game Nardo could’ve simply set fire to a large portion of the playbook and there wasn’t a plug-and-play option behind him The defense simply wasn’t capable of operating the same schemes a transfer from the same DII school that produced Nardo And Ezeigbo has played well in making the jump to the Big 12 But he doesn’t have the dynamic playmaking ability or versatility of Oliver More: Mike Gundy says Oklahoma State football schemes 'were OK' in loss to Arizona State “There were some adjustments we went through with Oliver not being in there because we tried to free him up a lot,” Gundy said which might keep him out the rest of the season came three weeks after Oliver’s foot injury The absence of last year’s breakout star left a giant void in the middle of the defense middle linebacker Jeff Roberson has been a reliable replacement But neither can be expected to reshape the defense the way Oliver and Martin had the 3-3-5 aspect of Nardo’s defense is gone the mulitplicity of the looks he can present to an opponent He’s running almost exclusively a 4-2-5 rather than the scheme he was hired to install the scheme he’d been running for a decade before he came to OSU Anyone recruited to play defense in the Big 12 should be able to tackle and that continues to be a persistent problem for the Cowboys Gundy joked last week that his team’s odds of tackling Arizona State bruiser Cam Skattebo would “probably run on the comedy channel,” and Skattebo’s 274 yards from scrimmage suggest Gundy was right Nardo’s second year in Stillwater can’t solely be graded on yardage and points allowed “I also have to look at what’s going on,” Gundy said When Collin Oliver went down and Nick Martin went down that made it extremely difficult for us to look like we were last year in the last six games of the year Collin Oliver was special when it came to getting to the quarterback “That’s just me telling you facts the way it is I have to look at the results the way they are and then make a decision.” More: Will Oklahoma State football make a bowl game? 'Backs against the wall' amid six-game skid Your access to this service has been limited If you think you have been blocked in error contact the owner of this site for assistance If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send" You will then receive an email that helps you regain access Wordfence is a security plugin installed on over 5 million WordPress sites The owner of this site is using Wordfence to manage access to their site You can also read the documentation to learn about Wordfence's blocking tools or visit wordfence.com to learn more about Wordfence Click here to learn more: Documentation 6 May 2025 7:19:25 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); In a new XXL feature the Florida rapper opened up about what he would ask Em if they ever met And it is not just a selfie or a collab request Nardo would actually want Eminem to sit down and give him real feedback on one of his own songs I’d probably ask him to listen to my song ‘Drew’ and give me his honest opinion on it I came up with the idea for my song ‘Drew’ from Eminem’s song ‘Stan.’ It was inspired by it because I always thought it was real creative to make that type of song to paint a picture like that and I wanted to try it and see if I could do it It is not the first time Nardo has credited Eminem as a major influence. He said earlier that Em might be the only artist who could leave him starstruck despite already having met Drake without flinching Nardo also shared how much Em’s catalogue means to him: [My favourite song] is probably “Rap God” or “Lose Yourself” Looks like if that “no filter” convo ever happens To improve your experience in interacting with our website we use cookies By continuing to browse or by choosing “Accept” you consent to our use of cookies You always can change your preferences in the browser settings he'll surprise you at times with his wit and creativity there's that in bunches that are of quality Read More: Lyrics Of Liberation: The Power Of Hip Hop To Uplift, Educate, & Empower Read More: Hottest Rap Albums And Songs Of January 2025 [Via] [Via] In anticipation of a solo exhibition by artist Nardo at Bitcoin Mena, in collaboration with AOTM Gallery I sat down with him to explore the intersections of memes Nardo’s work navigates the intriguing space between the tangible form of traditional painting and the fleeting nature of meme culture—two seemingly contrasting mediums that are evolving in tandem with Bitcoin Subway became the first fast-food chain to accept bitcoin in 2013—a moment documented by Andrew Torba who famously used bitcoin to buy a $5 sub in Allentown given that Torba is now CEO of the social network Gab) This early mix of Bitcoin and meme culture sparked humorous reflections on “spending generational wealth” on footlongs and highlighted themes of currency value over time as the dollar’s purchasing power wanes while bitcoin’s grows How does this Subway meme resonate with you and how does it shape your approach to painting in an increasingly digital age I think there is something to be said about quick consumption in contemporary culture—whether it’s fast food footlong subs or internet memes The attention span of human senses has diminished to bursts of repeated dopamine and toppings becomes the most exciting part of your afternoon Then comes the tireless effort of finishing 12 inches of processed food matter You repeat this over and over because it’s convenient you’ll excite yourself by swapping cheddar for provolone Subway has developed a systematic experience that feels eternal Memes and internet behavior function in a similar way The ephemeral consumption of entertaining or humorous memes acts as the dopamine hit—we share them with friends the success of memes also lies in their systems: cultural iconography bold fonts superimposed onto captivating imagery Memes rely on visual and cultural layers—bread we should really confront its experiential nature in the exact moment of exchange To have purchased a footlong for $5 worth of Bitcoin in 2013 is both absurd and somewhat painful—but the experience is eternal The very act of using digital internet money in exchange for physical Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins coined the term “memes” to describe units of cultural transmission Memes also resemble viruses in how they propagate through social networks blurring the lines between genes and viruses as both can integrate into DNA and influence evolution You and I have joked that memes—and memecoins—are akin to the fast food of digital culture serving as cybernetic junk food or street drugs Do you consider memes to be a low art form Is the buildup of studio trash made famous by painter Francis Bacon or the outlandish waste and detritus of Dash Snow’s 2007 “hamster nest” installation somehow related What are your thoughts on contemporary artists like Christine Wang who replicates notable memes in her recent painting exhibition “Cryptofire Degen,” at The Hole in New York What happens when a digital meme becomes a physical painting?  This all ties back to what I discussed earlier—I am interested in slowing down the process of consumption To meticulously hand-paint a meme in oil and present it as such can be a little jarring After the user has consumed their lunch and doom-scrolled through countless memes on Twitter The whole experience can feel like nullifying brain rot—a diminishing of structure and existence within passive chaos that is the liminal mindset necessary to birth the most viral ideas My introduction to cybernetics came from Japanese animation series like Ghost in the Shell (1995-2014) which explore cyberpunk themes such as internet-connected minds echoing Dawkins’ ideas about memes and cultural transmission The series highlights concepts like “ghost-hacking” and “thought viruses,” which replicate across networks and influence societal behavior aligning with Dawkins’ notion of self-replicating cultural units Given your recent exploration of the “skibidi toilet” meme phenomenon what insights have you gained about how this meme has propagated across social networks and shaped the collective consciousness of younger audiences The Ghost in the Shell connection isn’t far removed from the world as we know it now Much like the premise of that “fiction,” our fleshy brains are nestled within a cybernetic façade of digital personas and communications We practically live vicariously through a digitized shadow-self—a projection of what we think we could become I am deeply intrigued by the phenomenon of American youth becoming obsessed with new memes that older generations are unable to compute I think it is in this fracturing of sensibility that new languages are born while old mythologies are repackaged in contemporary ways. Skibidi Toilet is the Iliad of the Internet Beyond Ghost in the Shell’s exploration of cybernetics the seminal anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion intersects with the Age of Aquarius concept through its themes of interconnectedness and collective consciousness The series delves into the merging of individual identities echoing how “hive mind” behaviors in contemporary internet culture reflect the rapid influence of shared information and memes you highlight the tension between individual artistry and the pressures of representing a faceless brand How have you observed this shift over time and how can artists engage with collective ideas while preserving their individuality in today’s digital culture The Sandwich Artist piece utilizes a well-known meme template yet through various digital alterations—specifically the literal scribbling out of pre-existing text—it takes on the feel of graffiti and eventually becomes my own I like this piece for how it represents an individual manifesto of my work and reflects how I think about my artistry as a whole consistent branding and aesthetics are great for sales if done right but I’m more interested in how my work exists within a long enough historical timeline The hive mind desires a brand to rally behind yet history yearns for individual artistry We’ve discussed the term “subway” in relation to submarine sandwiches but it also evokes the idea of underground transportation Japan famously studied mycelial growth patterns to optimize its subway and train systems memes propagate and connect individuals in a vast evolving as they move from one “host” to another This fungal comparision highlights how memes adapt and spread dynamically mirroring natural systems of growth and communication How do you think artists can consciously navigate this memetic landscape of propagation The lifespan of most internet memes moves so rapidly that it’s diffi cult to grasp them before they vanish into a shallow grave Among the few that manage to take hold of the collective consciousness I find it fascinating to analyze how they connect to humanity’s past on a metaphysical level Trends and symbols have remained consistent throughout human history; they simply resurface in different forms as time passes Efficient memes rely on efficient systems for delivering information we should remain conscious of history and metaphysical symbolism as this awareness can help us uncover our own primordial self through the mirror of memes Bitcoin Magazine is the oldest and most established source of trustworthy news information and thought leadership on Bitcoin OSU’s 52-0 loss to Colorado sealed a winless record in conference play and a 3-9 season With 2024 being Mike Gundy’s second losing season in 20 years the longtime Cowboy is unlikely to be on the way out the Cowboys need some big changes to avoid complacency after an 0-9 Big 12 year While neither coordinator performed well this season defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo led one of the worst units in all of college football OSU can’t afford to go into next season with the same coaching staff OSU’s defense under Nardo this season was the worst in the Gundy era OSU finished 133rd of 134 teams in total defense this season after finishing 126th of 133 teams last season Those are the only two seasons in Gundy’s 20 years at the helm where OSU finished in the bottom 10 of the FBS The closest OSU has come to having a bottom-10 defense was in 2011 that squad went 12-1 and has the only Big 12 title in Gundy’s tenure thanks to forcing an FBS-best 3.4 turnovers per game (and having arguably the best offense in school history) 2018 was the only other season where that happened and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was in the first year of rebuilding the OSU defense Knowles’ struggles in his first season gave fans optimism about Nardo’s rough first year Knowles built OSU’s defense into a top-5 unit in the FBS by his fourth and final season in Stillwater Nardo’s unit only got worse in his second try Nardo’s defense this season also allowed 35.6 points per game two of the four worst rush defenses and two of the four worst pass defenses including the worst in all three categories this season To say OSU’s defense under Nardo has been bad or disappointing would be an understatement Even for a team that has struggled on defense throughout the past two decades Nardo’s units have stood out as some of the worst to ever take the field in Stillwater The entire blame of the defense’s struggles can’t be placed on Nardo alone but with how awful his teams have performed there is no excuse to keep him around another season Generated by Wordfence at Tue, 6 May 2025 7:19:50 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. “I am so pleased about the type of player she is,” Stewart said “From where she was as a freshman to where she is today One part of the maturation process for Nardo has been a shift in mentality which also has led to a role change for her this year Stewart says Nardo has embraced a team-first mentality get the correct pass off and create opportunities for them all over the field but the focus is to get others the ball,” Nardo said We’re counting on her to score again this year She knows it doesn’t matter who scores She’s more focused on the team’s success this year.” Nardo’s team-first mentality stems from being named captain this year and her message to her teammates is about maintaining a high level of confidence “We were a bit nervous coming into the season after losing a good group of seniors last year,” Nardo said I wanted to make sure everyone kept their heads up and maintained their confidence.” as Plum is off to a 4-0 record overall with three of those wins coming in Section 4-3A competition “Having that confidence ensures we have a strong connection with each other Nardo is well aware with the importance of communication she is being tasked with leading the charge in the transition game offensively and defensively “She brings a tenacity both in the attack and on defense,” Stewart said “She’s really come into her own as a two-way player for us.” Nardo took some time for a senior Spotlight Q&A: What’s it like playing the forward position I enjoy both the offensive and defensive aspects of the position and it helps me understand our point of attack in our transition game I get as many touches on the ball as I can which I think has helped me improve in my four years All the coaching I’ve received throughout the years on all the different teams I’ve played on has really helped to fix my bad habits and correct my mistakes What’s been the most memorable goal you scored in your high school career Last year in our second game against Latrobe but our confidence started to build after our first goal and when I scored our second one we collectively had the belief that we would win that game What lessons have you learned from playing sports and not every loss is going to be the end of the world and you’ll get another chance I always think that my mistakes will always affect the way I play the rest of the game Are you involved in any other sports or activities at school I just joined the Best Buddies Club at school today That’s a club where we go and work with the special needs kids at our school We’ll help with their activities and look to provide a great experience for them on their field trips or game nights It’s all about providing a great time for them My two main plans are to either go to the University of Pittsburgh and study physical therapy (or) if I wanted to continue to play soccer it would be at Carlow University while also studying physical therapy What’s one piece of advice you’d want to leave your teammates Keep it up at every moment because you’ll never know what happens next If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase OSU officials have not commented on the firings, which were first reported by Brett McMurphy of Action Network The Cowboys just concluded their worst season in Gundy’s 20-year tenure as OSU’s head coach with the worst loss in that same span concluding a 3-9 season with no victories in Big 12 play But is the dismissal of Dunn and Nardo the end of the house-cleaning at OSU It is possible additional assistants could be on the way out as part of the changes And the Oklahoma A&M Colleges Board of Regents have scheduled a special meeting at 7:30 a.m The topic of the special meeting is not known though the Board of Regents' involvement in football staff matters likely would only include Gundy's job status or contract More: Oklahoma State football signing day live updates: Latest signing news, recruiting rankings Dunn had just completed his 14th season with the Cowboys and fifth as offensive coordinator OSU averaged 27.2 points and 374.0 yards per game this season a notable decline after Dunn’s previous four offenses had averaged over 400 yards and 29.5 points per game It was OSU’s worst scoring offense since the 2005 team averaged just 20.2 points per game The last time OSU had fewer yards was 2009 when it averaged 367.3 OSU has averaged under 400 yards per game only three times in Gundy’s tenure Dunn rose to prominence on the OSU staff because of his ability to discover and develop under-the-radar receiver prospects once a two-star recruit who won the 2017 Biletnikoff Award was the poster child for Dunn’s coaching talent Dunn oversaw the offenses of the only two OSU teams to reach the Big 12 Championship Game But after averaging 431.8 yards and nearly 30 points per game last season — and returning nearly every offensive starter — OSU fell off significantly with lackluster play at quarterback and on the offensive line OSU had the worst statistical season in its history allowing 35.6 points and 500.6 yards per game The Cowboys’ previous worsts were 456.8 yards per game allowed in 2011 and 32.5 points per game allowed in 2018 More: Where does Oklahoma State football’s 2025 recruiting class rank? What to know Nardo spent just two seasons as the Cowboys’ defensive coordinator He was hired from Division II Gannon University specifically to install the 3-3-5 defensive scheme at OSU Gundy and Nardo adjusted to a style that allowed for more use of four-man fronts primarily in hopes of getting edge rusher Collin Oliver more involved in the pass rush But after Oliver and All-Big 12 linebacker Nick Martin were injured the scheme shifted almost exclusively to a 4-2-5 that did not resemble much — if any — of the defense Nardo had been hired to run On this episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game we have Jacksonville's own Gillie & Wallo talk with Nardo about his come up his sophomore album via Flawless Entertainment/RCA Records He also released the video for “Hello,” directed by Dell.\n\nEarlier this month Nardo dropped his Hold Off EP featuring Kodak Black and the single “I Wonder,” with a video co-directed by Nardo and Hidji World.\n\nhttps://nardowick.lnk.to/Holdoff\n\nPowered by: \nKFC - KFC Dunk It Challenge may be over and devour with the KFC Dunk It Bucket!\n\nDraftkings - Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code GILLIE (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA) Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY).\nPlease Gamble Responsibly or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD).\n21+ and present in most states On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS) $150 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire in 7 days (168 hours) Sponsored by DK.\n\nStash - Go to https://get.stash.com/DOLLAZ to see how you can receive $25 towards your first stock purchase and to view important disclosures \n\nNew Amsterdam Vodka - Find your wins with New Amsterdam Vodka\n\nJackpocket - GAMBLING PROBLEM in NY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPE-N-Y.\n18 or older (19+ in Nebraska Jackpocket is not affiliated with any State Lottery Enter promo code at checkout for $2 non-withdrawable credit See terms at jackpocket dot com slash tos slash free slash ticket slash promo Based on 2024 iOS download data collected by Sensor Tower You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. 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For more, visit barstool.link/mworthofgame powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com If you've ever wanted to know about champagne Join me on this podcast as I navigate the murky waters of human behavior and personal anecdotes through in-depth interviews with incredible people—all served with a generous helping of sarcasm and satire After years as a forensic and clinical psychologist I offer a unique interview style and a low tolerance for bullshit quickly steering conversations toward depth and darkness I honor the seriousness while also appreciating wit I’m your guide through the twisted labyrinth of the human psyche 6 May 2025 7:20:15 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); multiple reports surfaced that OSU is firing offensive coordinator and associate head coach Kasey Dunn along with defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo the Cowboys are making changes that were expected given the team’s first losing season in nearly two decades Across Mike Gundy’s 20 seasons as head coach 2024 marked his worst and the only season where he has failed to win a conference game Dunn has been with OSU for most of Gundy’s tenure starting as a receivers coach in 2011 before working his way up to offensive coordinator Dunn’s first season as offensive coordinator came in 2020 and he has held that role for the past five years While Gundy’s teams have been notorious for offensive output His offenses have been among the worst in the Gundy era failing to rank higher than 46th in points per game throughout his five seasons Nardo was hired by OSU after he spent time as the defensive coordinator at Gannon University Making the leap from a small school to OSU proved to be difficult While injuries and personnel made it difficult for Nardo to run his preferred scheme the Cowboys’ defense was among the worst in Gundy’s tenure in 2023 Those numbers only got worse in 2024 as OSU finished with the second-worst total defense in all of college football along with bottom 10 rankings in rush and pass defense With the Cowboys’ 18-year streaks of winning seasons and bowl appearances snapped they will be searching for some new coaches to get the program back on the right track This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We may receive a commission on purchases made from links The company started from just $6,000 put up by the eldest brother (who actually sold his car to get the funding) so the guys knew they needed more of a cash injection to really get things off the ground Though DJ actually admitted he wasn't overly confident he and his siblings would actually make it into the tank I just thought I was going to end up being on their perpetual mailing list," he said made their way onto "Shark Tank" to ask the Sharks for $75,000 in return for a 12% stake in Nardo's Naturals who each took care of a different part of the business made their way onto the show to present the idea sharing that they'd already made $30,000 worth of sales They claimed they expected to shift around $4.8 million worth of products But those figures weren't enough to impress all the Sharks Mark Cuban was the first to make it clear he had no plans to invest suggesting the brothers should turn to a business loan to help keep things moving rather than seeking out a business partner Kevin O'Leary was next to say goodbye to the Nardo brothers Damond John and Robert Herjavec also turned down the family business proving it only takes one interested Shark to create success Barbara Corcoran wasn't put off by her co-stars She revealed how much she liked the brothers and made an offer Corcoran offered the full $75,000 they were after — but she wanted 50% of their business With half of what they'd worked for on the line but the brothers ultimately decided they wanted the savvy businesswoman onboard and they accepted After braving it with the Sharks on "Shark Tank," the Nardo Brothers enjoyed some serious success. Danny Mastronardo explained to Small Business Trends that when they met with Barbara Corcoran after the show they explained they'd be working on it full-time Though he didn't explicitly confirm what the new deal entailed he suggested they got to keep more of the business creating everything from cleansers to lip balms Forbes reported that Nardo's Natural was a multi-million dollar company and Corcoran's cash helped it gain sales and work on distribution techniques The company later grew by helping other businesspeople reach their dreams helping over 250 different brands by sharing their business knowledge the company has a revenue of around $5 million Danny Mastronardo confirmed on "The Mentors" podcast in 2019 that they'd sold products in 50 states and had even appeared on Forbes' 30 under 30 entrepreneurs list Though it's still focused on selling its natural skincare products the company has changed somewhat since its time on "Shark Tank." Danny shared that the company has expanded to close to 1,100 members of staff and had its own chemist and manufacturing facility "We've turned it into a self-running machine," he said "Our biggest source of revenue now is private label where we do the manufacturing for others and put their label on it," he added it looks like Nardo's Naturals will only keep on expanding Danny teased the possibility to Small Business Trends "We will be working on a pilot for our own reality show." Now that's a show we'd like to see "Shark Tank" is available for purchase on Prime Video (Robert Allen of Pokes Report contributed to the this story.) STILLWATER – Pokes Report has learned from multiple sources and has consulted with Brett McMurphy with the Action Sports Network that Wednesday morning Oklahoma State offensive coordinator This action by head coach Mike Gundy comes after the 3-9 season and the nine-game losing streak to finish the year with an 0-9 record in Big 12 play This is just the third time that Gundy has fired a defensive coordinator in his 20 years as head coach This is the first time he has fired an offensive coordinator.  Oklahoma State was the second worst unit in Division I FBS allowing 500.6-yards a contest split with 215-yards rushing a game and 285.58-yards passing a contest The defense only forced 15 turnovers this season and allowed an average of 35.6-points per game.  Oklahoma State scored 27.2 points per game this was a low for the Kasey Dunn era as offensive coordinator also a low for the Cowboys in recent seasons That was a split of just 111.8-yards rushing and 262.25-yards passing The two coaches were still at the West End Zone this morning and into the afternoon Our multiple sources said it happened early in the day We know there was a staff meeting at 10 a.m.  Dunn has spent the past 14 seasons on staff joining as the wide receivers coach in 2011 then promoted to associate head coach ahead of the 2019 season and then offensive coordinator in 2020 Nardo was hired away from Division II Gannon University where he had one of the best defenses at that level and had just coached a Gannon defense that was their best in 20-years He was brought in to run an odd man (three-man) front defense but midway into his first season the Cowboys gradually morphed back into a four-man front but he was educating himself more on how to coach up and work in the frame of an even front.  Dunn has been one of the best wide receiver coaches in the nation having coached up Justin Blackmon in his first season on the coaching staff Blackmon and Washington each won the Biletnikoff Award as the top receiver in college football Dunn has coached in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks as well as college stops at Idaho (alma mater) Nardo was a student coach at Ohio University and then coached at Missouri S&T and Youngstown State before going to Gannon and from there he came to Oklahoma State His reputation grew as a defensive coordinator at the Division II level and his expertise on three-man front defensive play He is also a coach in the secondary with safeties and corners He was immensely popular with the player on both sides of the football There was no immediate word on any other changes on the coaching staff or a time table for the hiring of new coordinators for Oklahoma State on offense and defense The Florida rapper dishes out aggressive bars over beats that sound like absolute chaos is that Wick's delivery is hushed and menacing He doesn't yell over instrumentals the way some of his Florida brethren do "I Wonder" is a textbook example of the Nardo Wick formula at work and sees him rattle off a series of increasingly intense lyrics with a flow that completely unrushed "I wonder what I did to make her like me so much," he spits but it started as a crush." The song is another winner for Nardo Wick You'll like it if you like his past releases Let us know what you think of this brand-new track stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects Read More: Nardo Wick's Brother Reportedly Enters Insanity Plea Over Florida Burglary she shoot it upI wonder what I did to make her like me so muchShe feelin' me a lot now but it started as a crushI wonder if it's love or I wonder if it's lust Read More: Nardo Wick & BossMan Dlow Remind Everyone Who They Are On "Oh Sh*t" STILLWATER — Before he can hire Oklahoma State’s next defensive coordinator, Mike Gundy has a decision to make The dismissal of Bryan Nardo after two years was the result of the Cowboys posting their worst defensive performance in history giving up over 500 yards per game in a 3-9 season But that happened for a lot of reasons, many of which were not on the shoulders of Nardo When he was plucked from the Division II sidelines of Gannon University Nardo was brought to OSU specifically for his expertise in the 3-3-5 scheme that had been run successfully at places like Iowa State It’s a complex and unique scheme that takes time for players to fully learn The 2023 season was below average statistically Nardo showed his ability to adjust his defense as games went on But the team lacked a consistent pass rush so the coaching staff went into the offseason looking for ways to boost it By spring, talk had centered on using a four-man front more frequently, getting star linebacker Collin Oliver more involved as an edge rusher When Oliver was lost for the season in the second game of the year the Cowboys lost a large piece of their versatility the defense turned almost exclusively to a 4-2-5 scheme more similar to what Jim Knowles had run successfully from 2018-21 So Nardo spent half his time in Stillwater running a defense that didn’t align with the scheme he was hired to run That means Gundy needs to decide what he wants his defense to look like before he hires his next coordinator Since he won’t speak to the media before the hire is made here’s a look at a few defensive coordinator candidates who could be popular options: More: Regents meeting ends with ‘plan,’ no action regarding Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State football With the current tenuous nature of head coach Ryan Day’s job at Ohio State maybe Knowles would like to organize a cushy landing spot in advance of anything that might happen Knowles could get in the mix for some head coaching gigs at some point NIU ranks sixth in total defense and first among non-Power 4 programs this year But Benedetto has been a successful coordinator everywhere he’s been working his way up from the Division II level to FCS to his current gig Smith is an intriguing option because of his background then two years at Michigan before getting the Rice job Rice had a top-40 defense this year at 334.4 yards per game It’s the Owls’ best defensive season but they’ve been under 380 yards in four of Smith’s six seasons More: Oklahoma State football offensive coordinator candidates: 10 options to replace Kasey Dunn The cousin of Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Vance Joseph but came up through a variety of Power 4 programs He has been in a defensive passing game coordinator role since 2018 at Notre Dame so OSU wouldn’t present a significant raise The son of former OSU defensive coordinator Mike Cassity — and brother of former Cowboy tight end Braden Cassity — Skyler has been on the rise for a few years now After beginning his coaching journey as a student assistant at Auburn He latched on with Keith Patterson when he was the defensive coordinator at Texas Tech and after Skyler's stint at Missouri State Patterson hired him to be defensive coordinator at Abilene Christian 6 May 2025 7:20:46 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString()); Though it did not perform as well on the charts as "Who Want Smoke," it has also become a multi-platinum single his first project of any kind since his debut album (though he has released singles in the interim) He opens his verse with "now who the f**k made this little sorry-ass beat?" It is a direct callback to that now-iconic 2016 cypher with a vocal delivery that occasionally sounds similar to 21 Savage but don't overpower his more understated delivery Give this EP a quick listen in the meantime Read More: Drake Gets Roasted For His Corny & Suggestive T-Shirt While Out In Australia All My FriendsMoveI Don't F**k With This Beat (feat Kodak Black)Bobble HeadSorry For DemI Wonder You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience This summer, Dr. John C. Nardo Professor of Mathematics at Oglethorpe University had the unique opportunity to attend the International Congress on Mathematical Education in Sydney the largest international mathematics education conference in the world drew over 2,500 educators from 49 countries Nardo joined this global community to discuss emerging trends in math education across all levels hearing people from different countries and contexts discuss their love for teaching and their students and how hard they work to experiment with and improve their teaching and students’ learning was inspiring,” says Dr “Though we came from very different backgrounds and contexts which has spurred a renaissance of STEM education at the university He intends to bring back valuable insights from the conference to share with his colleagues further enhancing the support for student success “My workshop and the sessions I selected to attend over that week—hard to pick just one in most timeslots—are inexorably tied to my teaching,” says Dr “Every session I attended gave me one or more nuggets or ideas that I can put to use in my own classroom at OU.” one of Oglethorpe University’s most prestigious honors for faculty Oglethorpe University’s 13th president this endowed professorship recognizes Oglethorpe faculty for their commitment to teaching and student success The funds available through this professorship helped Dr In addition to the professional development Nardo immersed himself in the rich cultural and natural experiences Australia offers feeding kangaroos and wallabies at animal sanctuaries and witnessing the stunning sunrises and sunsets at Uluru in the Outback Nardo’s trip to Australia was both enlightening and impactful benefiting not only his professional growth but also the broader Oglethorpe University learning community It's time to re-up on the latest rap tunes the hip-hop game has to offer. This week a Florida rapper drops off his freshman album a genre-bending artist from Pennsylvania delivers his debut Nardo Wick still wants all the smoke. After putting out his Hold Off EP earlier this month native finally delivers his debut album Wick 21 Savage and Sexyy Red make cameos on the release Eem Triplin gets a headstart on new music Friday but dropping his debut album Melody of a Memory on Sunday (Feb. 17). The Pennsylvania native puts out a 13-track effort, which finds him doing most of the heavy lifting. Ty Dolla $ign and Cruza show up on the songs "Out Miami" and "FIJI," respectively The album is executive-produced by Eem and DJ Dahi but also features some additional production from veterans like Clams Casino and WondaGurl on the track "Tell Tales." Another debut LP dropping this week comes from Morray He shares the fruits of his labor on the new album Long Story Short, which clocks in at 13 songs and I know it’s been a minute since I’ve shared new music with you all," he recently shared on Instagram "Life sometimes has a way of teaching us lessons we aren’t ready for Listen to all the new projects this week from Dave East and Ransom, BlocBoy JB and more below These should be played at high volume.\nRead More It's time to re-up on the latest rap tunes the hip-hop game has to offer. This week Nardo Wick still wants all the smoke. After putting out his Hold Off EP earlier this month, the Jacksonville, Fla. native finally delivers his debut album Wick. The project has 17 songs, including two bonus tracks. Future, Lil Baby, 21 Savage and Sexyy Red make cameos on the release. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wickman (@nardowick) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eem Triplin (@eemtriplin) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Morray (@morrayda1) Listen to all the new projects this week from Dave East and Ransom, BlocBoy JB and more below Click here to view photo gallery STILLWATER — The question that hung over Bryan Nardo’s first year as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator was whether he could viably make the jump from Division II to Big 12 football but the defense made significant improvements in areas that helped the Cowboys win 10 games But the true test of Nardo’s staying power in major college football will come this year with returning starters at nearly every position and an offseason to adjust to how Big 12 offenses attacked his 3-3-5 scheme the Cowboys’ ultimate level of success in pursuit of a Big 12 title and a playoff berth in 2024 rides heavily on Nardo’s defensive improvement “This was an unusual defense last year,” head coach Mike Gundy said “There were times that they won games for us and then there were times that we gave up too many yards we dropped coverage and the first three games we didn’t tackle very well “The good news is we have identified what the issues were and now the coaches have to work to fix those issues and find a plan to get the players to understand why that happened and how we can get better.” More: Why Oklahoma State football game at West Virginia was 'special experience' for Nardo family According to those who have seen him in action through the offseason and early part of preseason camp, Nardo looks more settled than a year ago. He never seemed overwhelmed with the jump to power conference football but it was a learning experience that benefited him “Just like us, Coach Nardo has shown improvement and growth,” edge rusher Collin Oliver said “He was able to learn from last year and apply a new mindset to this year.” with veteran defensive line coach Paul Randolph replacing Greg Richmond Randolph will be charged with the duty of improving the Cowboys’ pass rush The most important development from the offseason is Nardo’s work to mold the defensive scheme in a way that better fits the talents of his players who played primarily as a linebacker last season will be used more frequently as a pass rusher Yet both players can slide back to their original positions giving the defense an amount of versatility that can’t be undervalued More: What benefits seventh-year QBs Alan Bowman, Cameron Rising bring to Oklahoma State, Utah “We have a very athletic defense in my opinion,” Gundy said “I think our players will have a better feel for our system and will allow us to play faster and get to the ball.” The defense’s back seven lost just one regular rotation player in starting linebacker Xavier Benson so the knowledge base should be much stronger allowing Nardo to polish the fine points of the scheme instead of teaching it “We gotta take a look in the mirror and see what it is for what it is — we didn’t reach our potential last year,” linebacker Nick Martin said but we ultimately did not live up to my expectations or the coaches’ expectations “What we can do in terms of reaching our potential Nardo is at the heart of the improvement and growing confidence of his players but everything that makes a coach and a man great “I expect great things from our defense because we have such a great leader How he’s grown in less than a year is insane.” actor Wood Harris from Paid in Full fame In February, Nardo dropped his sophomore album, Wick, featuring a song reminiscent of Eminem's classic 2000 track "Stan." The 23-year-old rhymer chose to call his version "Drew," drawing inspo from the ways in which Em's bars dissected a wild fan's behavior also featuring a sample from one of his favorite singers Ruth B. "I probably ask him to listen to my song 'Drew' and tell him give me his honest opinion on it," Nardo says of what he'd tell Marshall Mathers during a linkup "I came up with the idea for my song 'Drew' from Eminem song 'Stan.' It was inspired by that because I always thought it was real creative to make that type of song to paint a picture like that and I wanted to try it and see if I could do it." We think Em would be proud And while everyone has a series they've been glued to one that may surprise even the most loyal Nardo supporter is that he really enjoys the Netflix series You starring Penn Badgley He'd give the former Gossip Girl star his props on the show "If I had something to say to Penn Badgley it probably would be just he a good actor "The reason I like that show is ’cause it's like suspenseful like his creepy and I like the way they got his character like he innocent but he not innocent at the same time." You know what Nardo will be doing on April 24 when the new season premieres Take a look as Nardo Wick reveals what he'd say to some fellow rappers and famous figures he hasn't met yet There's no filter with Nardo Wick in his new interview with XXL.\nRead More In February, Nardo dropped his sophomore album, Wick, featuring a song reminiscent of Eminem's classic 2000 track "Stan." The 23-year-old rhymer chose to call his version "Drew," drawing inspo from the ways in which Em's bars dissected a wild fan's behavior Nardo Wick and his family are in a tough situation right now following his brother Hayward Biggins' arrest for attempted burglary back in March Ring camera footage below is what allegedly identified Nardo's brother as the shooter in this incident While the rapper had nothing to do with this incident as this burglary apparently took place near his home Biggins and his legal team reportedly filed for an insanity plea in this situation which means that he seeks mental help in recovering from this incident but doesn't think that he's directly responsible or accountable for it given his struggles However, this isn't the only contentious and dangerous situation involving one of Nardo Wick's close associates these days. For example, some members of his entourage apparently beat up a young fan when he tried to ask for a picture Many debated whether or not this was a proper response and most people agreed that Nardo's team took this way too far in this incident this is another situation that the Jacksonville MC had nothing to do with Read More: Nardo Wick Labeled "Boring" During "50 v. 1" For Refusing Liquor & Drugs "I don't condone what happened to my fan George after my show in any type of way," Nardo Wick expressed on social media "I expressed to him and his momma how sorry and concerned I am that it happened to him multiple times before anything [hit] the internet And I sent his mama my number instantly the night it happened And I was even gone make a post to find out who he was before his mama text me I aint know that was gone happen and I was mad when it happened." At least those responsible turned themselves in for the attack so it's clear that they understood that something was very wrong here we'll see whether a similar situation happened with this shooting case's insanity plea and whether Nardo Wick will speak out about it again hopefully these situations resolve themselves sooner rather than later for the sake of everyone involved Read More: Future Disses Drake (Again) On Nardo Wick Single "Back To Back" [via] Electric powered 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA covers more than 2,300 miles in 24 hours Angus MacKenzieWriterManufacturerPhotographerNov 06 A pre-production version of the 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan has set a new record for the distance traveled by an electric vehicle in 24 hours The car covered 3,717 km (2,309 miles) at an average speed of 154 km/h (95 mph) on the 7.8-mile Nardo Ring in Italy beating the previous record of 3,425 km (2,128 miles) set by a Porsche Taycan at the same track in 2019 The 2026 CLA sedan is an important car for Mercedes-Benz the first of the company’s second generation EVs and a car that will debut an all-new platform architecture called MMA The MMA architecture will also underpin a CLA wagon as well as the next-generation GLA and GLB compact SUVs while the top battery is expected to be an 90 kWh nickel manganese cobalt pack with high capacity silicon anodes the production CLA sedan will have a range of more than 466 miles traveling 5.2 miles for every kilowatt hour of energy its powertrain consumes But learnings from the Nardo record run are being used to optimize those numbers in real-world driving “Time efficiency is now the currency for EVs,” contends Christian Pfeffer, project lead for electric drive systems at Mercedes-Benz. What he means is that it’s not simply how far an EV will go on a single charge that’s most important; it’s how much range you can get from a 10-minute session at a high-speed charger. That, Pfeffer says, is a metric that is likely to be more meaningful to the vast majority of EV owners. The challenge with the CLA development program, says Timo Stegmaier, head of development for electric drive systems, was not just to get EQXX technology into production, but improve it for the driver in terms of delivering time efficiency. “To get time efficiency you need a high efficiency drivetrain and outstanding charging performance,” Stegmaier says. The Nardo record run was designed to test the effectiveness of that technology transfer. During the record run the CLA—a mule car with its aerodynamics configured to match those of the production version—was driven at 130 mph. It stopped 40 times to have the battery recharged during the 24 hours, which suggests the Mercedes traveled barely 60 miles between charges. But here’s the thing: Though the battery was run down to a 10 percent state of charge, it was only brought up to a 55 percent state of charge—sometimes a touch more—before the CLA was sent back out onto the track. This ‘time efficiency’ concept has now been baked into the production CLA’s software. Program a trip from one end of Germany to the other, for example, and the car’s nav system will now work out the most time efficient route, not just in terms of average speeds, but also in terms of how much charge you need to put into the battery pack, and how often. Production CLAs will now also interact with chargers quicker. During their early research into the record attempt, Mercedes-Benz engineers found it took an average of 56 seconds for the car and charger to recognize each other and for charging to commence. By the time of the actual run, which took place in early April, that time had been cut to about 30 seconds. “With 40 stops, that was a lot of time saved,” says Timo Stegmaier. The pre-event simulations, and the real-world confirmation of the run itself, also helped refine things like the optimal strategies for opening and closing the cooling shutters at the front of the car and for managing the thermal loads on the battery pack, both of which have been passed through to the production CLA. And though they won’t confirm details, engineers hint the Nardo run showed the CLA’s 800V electrical architecture could handle a peak charge rate of about 300 kW. Another goal of the record attempt was to confirm the robustness of the system. High speeds in high ambient temperatures and fast recharging puts a lot of thermal stress into an EV powertrain, particularly the battery. Data from the Nardo run is now being used in simulation testing of all new Mercedes-Benz EV powertrains. Subscribe to our newsletters to get the latest in car news and have editor curated stories sent directly to your inbox Gray cars are largely boring, with a few notable exceptions. The most exceptional of those is Nardo Gray from Audi. Now, you can have it on the S6 and S7 with the Nardo Sport Edition the package adds Audi's famous shade of gray to the exterior the Nardo Sport Edition gets gloss black 21-inch wheels but the Nardo Sport Edition isn't completely devoid of color You'll still find a kiss of red on the S emblems there's a bit more red to accompany the gray and black Audi fits both cars with a special leather package that features red stitching on the seats That includes a bold S logo on the upper portion and red for the quilt pattern in the inserts and there's more red stitching on the dash The Nardo Sport Edition is purely an appearance upgrade Under the hood is the familiar twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter mild-hybrid V-6 making 444 horsepower going to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission Audi tells us all 2025 S6 and S7 models have available adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition in addition to the plethora of driver assist systems The base Audi S6 comes in at $76,995 including destination The Nardo Sport Edition is only available on the range-topping Prestige trim the package further adds $9,700 to the S6 and $11,200 to the S7 you'll spend at least $94,895 for an S6 Nardo Sport Edition and $105,395 for the S7 Screens Are Bad: Audi Recalls 44,000 Cars Over Defective Gauge Clusters 2026 Jeep Compass Unveiled: Hybrid or EV With Up to 375 HP Audi RS7 Will Lose Its V-8 for Hybrid V-6: Report Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Europe's Audi S6 and S7 Quietly Lost the Gaudy Fake Exhaust Audi’s iconic performance sedans get extra style The Audi S6 and S7 are iconic and celebrated performance sedans and robust performance for engaging driving and impressive dynamics the new 2025 Audi S6 and S7 Nardo Sport Edition models feature added style to the pair of luxury sedans The Nardo Gray exterior color is the most prominent indicator of the new 2025 Nardo Sport Edition for the Audi S6 and Audi S7 High gloss black badging enhances the performance-oriented look and both models receive different sets of gloss black 21-inch wheels The interior of the 2025 Audi S6 and Audi S7 Nardo Sport Edition is finished with Jet Gray and black leather along with Crimson Red stitching and Crimson Red seatbelts and center console for the special edition Both models get their performance character from their twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine which is good for 444 horsepower and 443 lb/ft of torque Mild hybrid technology helps combat turbo lag and power going to all four wheels results in thrilling performance The package is now available for US customers to order the 2025 Audi S6 and 2025 Audi S7 the package is priced at $9,700 on top of the price of the car itself Audi’s most iconic performance luxury sedans get even better with extra style and an iconic color Mansory’s makeover helps Audi’s performance SUV show its brawn Audi’s celebrated executive sedan enters a new era Audi revolutionized the concept of practical performance cars with the.. Audi on Wednesday unveiled the Nardo Sport Edition package for its S6 and S7 Sportback The package is available for the 2025 model year and adds various design details to both the exterior and interior of the sporty midsize Audi duo The package for the S6 costs $9,700 and for the S7 costs $11,200 Adding it brings the starting price of the vehicles to $86,895 and $98,195 Both figures include a $1,295 destination charge which is joined on the outside by a black roof and carbon-fiber trim for the side mirror caps the package adds leather trim in a combination of gray and black The package for S7 also adds a black headliner No change has been made to the mechanicals This means both vehicles still feature a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V-6 rated at 444 hp The S6 and S7 engine includes an additional electric compressor to help build boost at lower revs as well as a 48-volt mild-hybrid system that helps recover energy during coasting and braking Audi on Wednesday also announced additional 2025 changes to the S6 and S7 These include new available electronic features like adaptive cruise assist and the Audi Connect app which features remote engine start capability enabling numerous apps to be directly installed in the vehicles Audi in June unveiled a new A6 E-Tron Sportback electric hatch but the current A6 range isn't going away just yet and that includes the fire-breathing RS 6 Avant Changes to the A6 for the 2025 model year include new standard equipment and restructured content packages The starting price for the 2025 A6 is $59,395 The A7 also receives new standard equipment and content packages for 2025, and starts at $73,795, including destination. A redesigned A7 has been spotted testing and will likely be introduced for the 2026 model year the A7 will keep its gas powertrains when redesigned.