On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media Ayden Bussell once joined Tennessee as a key in-state piece for Josh Heupel and the Vols the former Tennessee product is headed to the Big 12 to continue his journey in college football Bussell confirmed his new destination on Sunday evening with a graphic on social media. He’s trading Knoxville for Morgantown with a commitment to play for West Virginia under Rich Rodriguez who is returning to lead the Mountaineers after a successful stint at Jacksonville State Country Roads take me home!West Virginia Lets Work!! pic.twitter.com/STVJl9r4kd RELATED: Don’t miss out on any of the action related to the Vols. Use any of the TN sports betting apps to get started Bussell was once a promising in-state prospect Juliet High School as a 3-star recruit in the 2023 recruiting class He was the 61st offensive tackle nationally in that cycle per the 247 Sports Composite but he redshirted as a freshman and could not crack the depth chart Bussell joins a West Virginia program that is in a complete overhaul as Rodriguez returns to the place he once led from 2001-07 Already among the most successful coaches in program history Rodriguez will try and pull off another turnaround Bussell’s departure brings Tennessee’s outgoing transfer number up to 25 players this offseason but none are as high profile as starting QB Nico Iamaleava Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football West Virginia just got a lot better on the offensive line as Rich Rodriguez continues to beef up the Mountaineers´offensive front a 6´5 300 pound inside offensive lineman from Mt announced that he has signed to play for the West Virginia Mountaineers Bussell recently entered the transfer portal after playing last season with the Tennessee Volunteers A consensus three star recruit out of high school Bussell was vying for guard position in crowded competition during Spring practice but the arrival of Arizona transfer Wendell Moe and Notre Dame transfer Sam Pendleton buried him further down the depth chart Bussell will have four full years of eligibility remaining According to the official Tennessee Volunteers football website: Earned a redshirt in his first season … Did not see any game action A promising in-state offensive lineman from the midstate area … Enrolled at Tennessee in June 2023 … Was the top offensive lineman for Mount Juliet High School as a senior helping lead the Golden Bears to a 9-3 overall record and a region championship in 2022 … Rated as a three-star prospect by all major recruiting services … Rated a top 20 prospect in the state of Tennessee by 247Sports (No 51 interior offensive line prospect by 247Sports and No new West Virginia head coach Rich Rodriguez expressed major concern over multiple positions on his current roster but he seemed to be especially bothered by the play on the offensive line so none of those guys have played,” Rodriguez said Offensive line coach Jack Bicknell and (assistant offensive line) coach (Derek) Dressler and them probably have the hardest job just getting those guys ready I still think we need – I don’t know if we’re deep enough and have the competition we have yet but I think they’re trying hard and made progress Rodriguez added has done everything in power to load up on tough experienced offensive lineman in the transfer portal a former four star offensive lineman for the Texas Longhorns committed to play for the Mountaineers and will likely start for West Virginia immediately a 6’3 325 pound offensive lineman who played for the Oklahoma Sooners committed as well and he will add immediate depth to the line transferred from Mississippi State to West Virginia Ruben Amorim handed injury scare ahead of Europa League semi-final second leg Sport | Football All eyes are on Europe for Manchester United after another frustrating weekend in the Premier League Ruben Amorim’s side were beaten 4-3 by Brentford on Sunday and they sit 15th in the table but the focus was clear when the United boss made eight changes ahead of Thursday night’s second leg against Athletic Bilbao There was still an injury problem for Amorim, when Matthijs de Ligt was forced off and that is a fresh concern for him as he looks to ensure United do not surrender the three-goal aggregate lead they hold in the semi-final tie Amad Diallo is now back to fitness, but the likes of Diogo Dalot, Ayden Heaven and Joshua Zirkzee remain out Here is the latest on Manchester United injuries.. Matthijs de Ligt is facing another blow on the injury front The centre-back made his return off the bench in the first leg against Athletic Bilbao and then started against Brentford on Sunday but was forced off in the first-half with a fresh injury Potential return date: Unknown It remains to be seen whether Diogo Dalot plays again this season The full-back has missed United’s last three matches with a calf injury and he is in a race against time to feature before the end of the campaign Why isn't Brentford vs Man Utd live on TV in UK today Man Utd XI vs Brentford: Starting lineup and confirmed team news Meal2Deal: on a mission to make food poverty history "We don't know how long he's going to be out,” Amorim said last month "There is that possibility [he could miss the rest of the season] but I don't know There has been no new update provided on Ayden Heaven’s fitness The defender is believed to have suffered a setback after returning to the squad against Newcastle last month and he once again missed out for the trip to Brentford Amorim has said only that Heaven is “not ready” with the severity of the injury still uncerain who will not play again this season due to a hamstring injury The forward came off against Newcastle last month after a burst forward and his focus is not on returning to fitness in time for pre-season Amorim said: “He’s not going to play more this season I think he’s improving in all aspects of the game but this is football and he has to be ready now to recover." Toby Collyer is believed to be closing in on a return to action The midfielder has been out since Amorim said he picked up a “small issue” a month ago but Collyer returned to individual training on the Carrington pitches ahead of the first leg against Athletic Bilbao He did not make the squad for that match or the clash with Brentford Potential return date: Sunday May 11 vs West Ham (H) Lisandro Martinez suffered an ACL injury in February and underwent successful surgery He is now on the long road back to fitness with the defender facing a battle just to be back in time for the start of next season Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Our family regretfully announces the unexpected passing of Ayden Amere Russo Ayden was an amazing athlete that thrived playing basketball and football Ayden was always happy and outgoing; and even though his life was cut short the impression he has left on the lives of others will never be forgotten Ayden will live in the memories of his mother Ja'MarI Donofrio and Isach McDermont; and niece The family will be having a visitation on Friday 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at The Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 6024 Grove Drive The celebration of life will follow at 4:00 PM Online condolences may be expressed at www.mynattfh.com 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 Watch: WVU Football Bringing Throwback Uniform Back to Life Former WVU Football Player Kelvin Dubouse Has Died Watch: WVU Football Unveils New Look for Practice Field Rich Rodriguez is Driven by One Main Goal for His Second Tenure at WVU Former WVU Football DE Moves from Big 12 to ACC West Florida Defensive Back Ty Crutcher Picks WVU Football Tennessee Transfer OL Ayden Bussell Taking Country Roads to WVU Division II WR Logan Ramper Gives WVU Recruiting Win Over Pitt Key TE Transfer Target Spent Time Visiting WVU Football Transfer OL Donovan Haslam Commits to Bring More Depth to WVU Football Source: Erik Stevenson to Return to TBT for Best Virginia Jayden Stone Transfers to Missouri After Lost Season With WVU WVU’s Javon Small Invited to NBA Draft Combine Teams Announced to Join West Virginia in 2025 Charleston Classic Pair of WVU Basketball Players File as NBA Draft Early Entrants South Carolina Transfer Morris Ugusuk Commits to WVU Former WVU Basketball Signee Flips to St. John’s Former Top WVU Basketball Commit on Visit with Rival Where WVU Basketball Ranks as Transfer Portal Window Closes Looking Back on WVU Commit Treysen Eaglestaff’s 51-Point Game JJ Quinerly Leads Wings in WNBA Preseason Debut Keeping Track of the WVU Players Granted an NFL Opportunity Former WVU Basketball Stars to Meet in NBA Playoffs Country Roads Webcast: WVU in NFL, Football, Basketball Rosters Taking Shape Mountaineer Report: WVU Players in NFL, Roster Progress, Best Baseball Team Ever? 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Jon Wilner's Week in the West: Bill Belichick’s nightmare interview the Arizona men's basketball team reloads its roster Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device He filled the world with his joyous laughter and vibrant spirit.  Ayden was a little boy filled with an outgoing personality spreading happiness to all who had the privilege of knowing him His love for giving fist bumps became a signature gesture and as he was just learning the art of shaking hands his adorable attempts were met with delight from family and friends often making others smile with his playful antics playing hide and seek—especially when it involved hiding from things he didn't quite want to do—or watching his favorite movies such as Lightning McQueen and Inside Out He shared a special bond with his loving parents who nurtured his adventurous spirit and playful heart Ayden was blessed to have a multitude of aunts A service to celebrate Ayden's life will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday Mark's Church by Pastor Pete Stearns with the visitation to follow in the church atrium A graveside service will take place at 11:30AM on Monday 2025 at Hobgood Cemetery by Pastor Ron Elkin in Hobgood Contractors tasked to the Hobb's Farm subdivision tie in were able to complete it without having to shut off water in the Robin Road and North Hills Drive neighborhoods Officials say the water system maintained 50 psi throughout the job and thus water services and consumption can continue as usual This resulted in the boil water notice being rescinded effective immediately The Town of Ayden advises customers served by this system to continue to manage their water usage and report any leaks or problems to them Former Tennessee Football offensive lineman Ayden Bussell announced his commitment to West Virginia on Sunday night He’s one of six former Vols who entered the NCAA Transfer Portal during the spring window and one of two offensive linemen “Country Roads take me home!” Bussell wrote on social media while announcing the move Bussell is a former three-star in-state recruit from Mt Juliet High School who spent the last two seasons with the Vols 24 overall prospect in the state of Tennessee Jakobe Thomas committed to Miami on Thursday. Iamaleava committed to UCLA on April 20, Charles committed to Virginia last Monday and Slaughter and Johnson committed to Colorado on Wednesday. Thomas had 22 tackles in 12 games for Tennessee last season, his first with the Vols after transferring from Middle Tennessee State. He has one year of eligibility remaining after a redshirt season in 2021.  Johnson appeared in 16 Tennessee games over the last two seasons after transferring to the Vols from Hutchinson Community College, where he spent the 2022 season. He played a career-high 41 snaps in Tennessee’s win at Oklahoma in September, filling in for the injured Lance Heard.  Slaughter played in 23 games over the last two seasons at Tennessee, recording six tackles while spending most of his time on special teams.  Top 101Trump, SabanDuo's NIL order blasted Hot32026 NFL Mock DraftTodd McShay looks ahead By clicking "Subscribe to Newsletter", I agree to On3's Privacy Notice, Terms and use of my personal information described therein had 71 tackles in 30 career games with the Vols had six tackles in 23 games over the last two seasons most surprising move in college football this spring a little over a week after a messy breakup with Tennessee 19 touchdowns and five interceptions last season his first and only season as Tennessee’s starting quarterback Iamaleava was in contract negotiations for a new NIL contract on April 10, before skipping practice the next day. Josh Heupel told his team before Tennessee’s Orange & White Game on April 12 that the Vols were moving on from Iamaleava. “My journey at UT has come to an end,” Iamaleava wrote in an Instagram post announcing his UCLA commitment. “This decision was incredibly difficult, and truthfully, not something I expected to make this soon. But I trust God’s timing, and I believe He’s leading me where I need to be. Even though, this chapter is ending, a new chapter has begun and I am committed to UCLA!” USA Today on Monday released its ranking of the top 25 coaches in all of College Football, with Tennessee's Josh Heupel making the cut.... Tennessee's Jermod McCoy is widely projected to be a first-round pick in the Way-Too-Early 2026 NFL mock drafts.... Tennessee AD Danny White continues to try and prepare for the next generation of college athletics amid more unknowns than knowns.... Tennessee continues to work the transfer portal in football. Hoops is elite with what they have assembled and football recruiting heating up.... Former Tennessee Football safety Jakobe Thomas committed to Miami on Thursday night. Thomas reportedly visited only the Hurricanes and Florida State... Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said it's a ground zero start to the summer at the quarterback position as well as other youthful spots.... Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel had a new name for the Nico Iamaleava situation on Wednesday: The Joey Aguilar situation.... Join the Volquest crew of Brent Hubbs, Austin Price and Grant Ramey as they discuss these Tennessee topics and plenty more on the weekly mailbag... What Tennessee Football coach Josh Heupel said while meeting with reporters Wednesday night at the Big Orange Caravan in Nashville.... Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel doesn't have a GM by title in his program. Heupel and Tennessee AD Danny White discussed the position.... Tennessee wide receiver Chris Brazzell acknowledges last year wasn't good enough. To improve, Brazzell focus is on flushing things better.... Two former Tennessee Football players committed to the Colorado Buffaloes on Wednesday out of the NCAA Transfer Portal.... In what sure looks like a trade, Tennessee has added UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar after former Vol quarterback Nico Iamaleava picked UCLA on earlier... Tennessee has sold out its season-ticket allotment for a third straight year, while nearly 24,000 fans are on a waiting list for tickets.... Tennessee continues to work the portal. The Vols are still looking for a defensive lineman, a receiver and they are set to host two DB's.... Tennessee continues to look for help at defensive tackle as well as wide receiver in the portal. Hoops is also looking for roster additions... Tennessee Football transfer defensive back Jakobe Thomas has set two visits, according to a report from On3's Pete Nakos.... Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger has agreed to a new contract, according to On3's Pete Nakos.... Boo Carter believes Nico Iamaleava should have handled his exit at Tennessee better, calling the exit "shocking."... The 2025 NFL Draft is officially in the books, and four Tennessee Volunteers heard their name called throughout the weekend, including James Pearce... The 2025 NFL Draft is underway, and record-setting Tennessee Volunteers Running Back Dylan Sampson is officially off the board in the 4th round after... The 2025 NFL Draft continues on, and another Tennessee Volunteer is officially off the board in the X round after wide receiver Dont'e Thornton was... Where Dylan Sampson and other Tennessee prospects are ranked ahead of Day 3 of the NFL Draft Saturday in Green Bay.... Omarr Norman-Lott became the second Tennessee Volunteer to be selected in this year's 2025 NFL Draft after being selected in the second round by the... The 2025 NFL Draft wages on, and another Tennessee Volunteer is officially off the board in the 2nd round after Omarr- Norman Lott was picked by the... Former Tennessee OL Ayden Bussell was one of a handful of transfers this spring from off of Rocky Top He’s now the latest to commit elsewhere as he’ll be heading down the country road to Morgantown Bussell has committed to West Virginia from the NCAA Transfer Portal. That news comes per an announcement from him on social media on Sunday “Country Roads take me home!” Bussell tweeted this evening He redshirted after his first year with no games played in before appearing in three games this past fall for the Volunteers With that, Bussell rated as a decent offensive lineman in the latest update to On3’s Industry Ranking of 2025’s Top Transfer Portal Players Now, Bussell is the 18th addition in the portal just this spring for WVU. That has them at three dozen or so transfers, with just as many departures, ahead of their first season back under Rich Rodriguez To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves. SAN ANTONIO - The search is on for a teen who was last seen at the end of March Ayden Adam Ortiz was last seen on March 28 Ortiz is a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes Anyone with information on his whereabouts should contact the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-7660 a senior in the Class of 2025 from Sinarmas World Academy (SWA) in Tangerang has earned admission to some of the world’s most prestigious universities in recognition not only of his academic excellence but also his role as a tech-driven changemaker and young entrepreneur committed to global impact With Harvard’s acceptance rate below 4 percent and Stanford admitting only a handful of Indonesians each year Ayden’s achievement represents an extraordinary milestone for an Indonesian student Chairman of the Sinarmas World Academy Foundation expressed immense pride in Ayden’s achievements “Ayden’s innovation reflects SWA’s mission to develop not only academically excellent students but also socially and environmentally conscious individuals,” he said “We aim to empower our students to become changemakers in their communities and beyond.” Ayden was named one of the world’s top 100 young changemakers under 18 for creating technologies that tackle inequality and broaden access to opportunity His work spans from clean energy innovations to digital entrepreneurship with each venture designed to create scalable is a solar-tracking wireless charger that offers a safer sustainable alternative to fossil-fueled electricity for farmers He also launched a platform that connects content creators with small businesses enabling grassroots economic growth through organic digital marketing At the heart of these initiatives is Ayden’s belief that entrepreneurship must be inclusive mission-driven and rooted in the communities it serves Ayden’s work has received wide acclaim Ayden reflects on the simple principles that have guided him: “Take on challenges even if they seem big try to put what you learn into practice and be thankful for the people and community who support you along the way” Ayden’s story stands as a testament to the exceptional educational experience at Sinarmas World Academy where interdisciplinary learning character development and global citizenship are at the core of nurturing future-ready leaders Quickly share this news with your network—keep everyone informed with just a single click Customize your reading experience by adjusting the text size to small or large—find what’s most comfortable for you If you are the site owner (or you manage this site), please whitelist your IP or if you think this block is an error please open a support ticket and make sure to include the block details (displayed in the box below) so we can assist you in troubleshooting the issue There are no statistics available for this player Thanks for visiting ! 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We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. where she specialized in recruiting and directed team operations propelling them to their most successful four-year run in program history two NCAA Final Fours and a runner-up finish in 2022 played in 293 sets and 103 matches at Louisville She was a four-time All-ACC Academic Team selection a Red and Black Scholar Athlete and cracked the dean's list throughout her collegiate tenure Bartlett also served as a Student Board Serve Team member of Louisville's Fellowship of Christian Athletes In addition to coaching 1,000s of campers at Louisville's prestigious volleyball camps Bartlett coached at KIVA Volleyball Club in Kentucky Central Michigan Football Announces Ayden Opfer as General Manager4/16/2025 2:56:00 PM | Football Opfer joins Head Coach Matt Drinkall’s staff after spending four years at Army West Point; Opfer to oversee Central Michigan’s support staff He was a dedicated mechanic at Ford of Cleveland where his passion for cars shone through every day Ayden spent countless hours tinkering in the garage always eager to lend a hand to friends and family Ayden was not just about work; he had a zest for life that included a range of hobbies His love for scary movies became a favorite pastime with his uncle he thrived in the camaraderie of fellow car enthusiasts who shared his passion He was always full of love and laughter that was contagious and Jackson Tankersley; as well as his uncle Ayden will be deeply missed by all who knew him and loved him Ayden was preceded in death by: Kenneth Carr A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday 2024 at 2:00 pm Calhoun United Methodist Church with Pastor Corey Miller officiating The family will be receiving friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm prior to the service A graveside service is to follow at Calhoun Community Cemetery You are invited to share a personal memory of Ayden or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home of Cleveland and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements Add to Calendar Add to Calendar Add to Calendar If you previously used a social network to login to HighSchoolOT.com click the “Forgot your password” link to reset your password By the Numbers: The top returning rushers in 3A By the Numbers: The top returning quarterbacks in 3A By the Numbers: The top returning defenders in 4A NCHSAA finalizes plans for seeding playoffs, individual state tournaments in new 8-class realignment Cost of admission going up for high school playoff events during the 2025-2026 school year Shot clock, mercy rules, flag football & more: What to expect at the NCHSAA spring meeting Rankings: Leesville, LNC join girls soccer top 25 HighSchoolOT's latest regional Top 15 rankings for girls soccer NCISAA to crown 25 spring sports state champions at these locations Interactive 2025 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about an overpayment and she stated that she and one other person she knew of had received a phone call from someone claiming to be with the Town of Ayden Utilities The caller had older her that she had overpaid her bill by $250 and that he would need her card information to refund the money The Town of Ayden offers this information to prevent further scams: we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim Ledecky’s world record in the 800 free proves that age is seemingly just a number for her but it also makes the Rio 2016 swim she beat out more memorable Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both Cal Bear and Mexican swimmer Humberto Najera took down a pair of national records in the men’s backstroke events April 08th, 2025 Club, News Ayden Tan is quite comfortable at the Dolores Bengtson Aquatic Center in Pleasanton Both March’s Spring SCY Age Group Championships and this month’s Pacific Swimming Far Western Championships have been held there and each time climbing further up the all-time rankings in the American boys 11-12 age group He’s swum lifetime bests in all disciplines but breaststroke this spring but it’s his butterfly improvement that’s been most impressive While going six-for-six at the Spring Age Group Championships Tan hit a lifetime best 53.25 in the 100 butterfly improving to 8th in his age group he blew that swim out of the water at Far Westerns ripping a 51.93 that moved him to 3rd behind only Thomas Heilman and Chas Morton Tan broke 54 seconds in the 100 butterfly for the first time at the Pacific Swimming SC Senior Championships in February he’s taken 1.81 seconds off his lifetime best he’s improved from the 56.20 he swam at the CC Southwest Age Group Regional by 4.27 seconds Tan ranks in the top 10 in his age group in four other events He matched his 100 butterfly 3rd place ranking in the 50 backstroke swimming a 24.21 that shaved three-hundredths off his best he’s now inside the top five in the 100 IM He’s now within a second of Michael Andrew’s National Age Group Record (53.86) The improvements he’s made in his 100 butterfly have carried over to his 50 butterfly he lowered his lifetime best multiple times at the Spring SCY Age Group Championship then splitting 24.31 on the opening 50 of his 100 butterfly Tan broke 24 seconds in the individual event and his opening split at Far Westerns he was faster in the individual event by a hundredth The swim moves him to 6th in his age group Tan rounded out his top 10 performances so far this spring with a 22.20 in the 50 freestyle This is another event where he’s rapidly improved from March to April dropping .55 seconds from the Spring SCY Age Group Championships to Far Westerns Tan swam a lifetime best 48.93 in the 100 freestyle at Far Westerns Though the time didn’t crack the top 10 like his other events it still represents a significant improvement for Tan he’s broken the 49-second barrier and moved up 20 spots Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" she joined her local club team because her best friend convinced her it would be fun Shoulder surgery ended her competitive swimming days long ago More from Sophie KaufmanSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The Pitt County Sheriff's Office's Major Crimes Unit opened an investigation upon receiving a report of sexual abuse that led to the arrest of a 38-year-old Ayden man for child sexual abuse charges The PCSO say they received a report of sexual abuse on September 8 leading to an ongoing investigation that resulted in detectives issuing warrants on March 18 charging Michael Wayne Miller with Indecent Liberties with a Child and Rape of a Child Miller was arrested in Duplin County on April 16 and was given a $1,000,000 secured bond and he was transported to the Pitt County Detention Center on April 21 where he remains in custody under the same bond It was a crucial pickup for the Fighting Irish Let's take a look at the commit profile for Pouncey IB Grade: 4.0 (Top 100 caliber prospect)Upside Grade: 4.5 (Top 75 caliber prospect) NOTRE DAME FITAll four national recruiting services list Pouncey as a safety because of his height (6-3) but Pouncey plays cornerback in high school Notre Dame is recruiting Pouncey as a cornerback and it's the position they will give him every chance to play The advantage of landing a player like Pouncey is that he does have the versatility to play safety but this is a commitment that is all about giving him a chance to make it at cornerback where his game translates well into the Notre Dame defense FILM ANALYSISThe first thing you'll notice about Pouncey on film is his size He's a legit 6- type of athlete and he has impressive length both in the lower body and especially in the upper body and we've seen how well players like that have performed in Notre Dame's man-heavy coverage system Pouncey is on the thin side right now and his frame is very He's going to fill out nicely and end up being around 200 pounds What I like about his game already is that Pouncey is a strong player and you see that when he flies downhill and delivers physical contact as well as when he has the ball in his hands as a return man Pouncey is really good at getting off blocks at the prep level and that will project well to college once he gets a little bit of weight room work Athletically you'll often see 6-3+ athletes be a bit tight hipped and their athleticism is more about speed and explosiveness than it is change of direction ability or sudden change movement skills What stands out about Pouncey is that he doesn't fit that mold and that's why his game projects so well to cornerback He's a smooth athlete with easy change of direction ability and he shows the natural ability to flip his hips and quickly get to full speed He possesses good foot quickness and balance which allows him to plan and redirect downhill quite nicely which you see at cornerback and as a wide receiver for Winter Park When he plays off coverage you see the ability to plant and redirect downhill and he shows the ability to quickly get to full speed and closer on ball carriers/receivers which is more expected from a player with his length Combine that with his impressive length and height and he has all the physical traits you want in a rangy cornerback that can not only play off the ball but one that can line up tight and play man coverage Right now Pouncey is more about really impressive talent He shows really impressive instincts on the ball but his game needs a lot of 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Edwards gained fame as a kickboxing champion in 1980 and is rumored to have once broken Mike Tyson's ribs during a sparring session Edwards has expanded his career into acting he remains deeply connected to his hometown engaging in philanthropy to support the community Edwards also shares his martial arts expertise by teaching classes at the Ayden Arts and Recreation Center continuing to inspire and give back to the place he calls home The Town of Ayden will be shutting water off in the area of North Hills Dr and Robin Road to connect Hobb's Farm subdivision to the town's water system on Monday and officials hope to restore water service by 4 p.m A boil water advisory is being issued as a precaution by the Town of Ayden Boiling the water for one minute should kill any disease-causing organisms that may be present This advisory will last until water samples can be taken and analyzed by a state-accredited lab You will receive written notification when the boil water advisory is lifted If you have any questions, feel free to contact David Jones, water distribution superintendent at 252-378-5145. Stay informed by visiting www.ayden.com Manchester United teenage defender Ayden Heaven was stretchered off the King Power Stadium pitch following an ugly injury in a match at Leicester City on Sunday March 17 but Ruben Amorim has given a positive update on his condition MORE — Leicester City vs Manchester United updates, highlights has been thrust into the United team amid a string of injuries and had been performing well before his injury as he collided with Patson Daka and was in a lot of pain as he was carried off But these latest comments from Amorim have allayed fears he will be out for a lengthy period “It was not so serious so he is recovering,” Amorim said ahead of United’s trip to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday “He is not ready to play [against Forest] but he is going to return this season Man United purchased Heaven from Arsenal in January for a fee reported to be under $3 million The defender left Arsenal with just 10 minutes of senior football played in an October tie against Preston North End in the League Cup but has already worked his way into United’s team due to performance and injuries Heaven made his United debut playing 30 minutes against Fulham in the FA Cup earlier this month then his Premier League debut off the bench over 45 minutes versus Arsenal last week His first start arrived at midweek in United’s triumph over Real Sociedad in the Europa League and his start against Leicester was his first in the Premier League A Division of NBCUniversal DISCLAIMER: This site and the products offered are for entertainment purposes only and there is no gambling offered on this site This service is intended for adult audiences No guarantees are made for any specific outcome Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says Ayden Heaven’s injury was not serious while Kobbie Mainoo is “almost” ready to return from his fitness issue Heaven went down shortly after half-time during United’s 3-0 win over Leicester City before the international break and received treatment for several minutes before being taken off on a stretcher and replaced by Toby Collyer The 18-year-old was making his first Premier League start for United having previously made his league debut a week earlier as a half-time substitute against his former club Arsenal “It was not so serious,” Amorim said in a new conference on Monday Amorim also spoke about other members of his squad ahead of Tuesday’s trip to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League including Mainoo who has not played since February 7 we are starting doing some drills with the team but building Luke,” the Portuguese added Kobbie is almost returning but not ready for this game (Harry) Maguire is also ready to go the game Heaven joined United from Arsenal in January having made one substitute appearance for the north London side in the Carabao Cup and spent the majority of the campaign in their youth set-up The centre-back was immediately placed in Ruben Amorim’s first team and was one of three players added to United’s Europa League squad for the knockout phase of the tournament alongside fellow winter signing Patrick Dorugu and 17-year-old midfielder Jack Fletcher His first United appearance came as a substitute in their FA Cup fifth-round defeat by Fulham in February Home » Recruiting » Commits Pouncey chose Notre Dame over an impressive list of other offers His recruitment saw heavy attention from some of the nation’s top programs and relationship with the coaching staff won out “I committed to Notre Dame because of the love from the coaches and people in the building how they made me feel comfortable,” Pouncey said “How I fit in with the players on the team and how stable coach Mickens is at Notre Dame were big too Coach Micken’s has been there for five years and doesn’t plan on leaving on and neither does coach Freeman they are gonna develop me on and off the field.”On3 Sports including a pivotal visit to South Bend earlier this spring that set the Irish well leading to another visit from Pouncey earlier this week that seemingly sealed the deal If the last name Pouncey sounds familiar to you for more than the Pouncey brothers from Florida Ayden Pouncey’s older brother Jordan was once committed to Notre Dame as a wide receiver in the class of 2017 He decommitted on the heels of Notre Dame’s disastrous 2016 campaign before signing with Texas and eventually transferring to Florida Pouncey projects as a critical piece of the Irish secondary and defensive backs coach Mike Mickens who continues to absolutely crush it on the recruiting trail Known for his physicality and strong football instincts Pouncey fits Notre Dame’s recent trend of landing versatile safeties His range and ability to cover ground quickly make him a natural fit for Notre Dame’s defense, which has developed a reputation for producing playmaking safeties in recent years, such as Kyle Hamilton and Xavier Watts but will need to add some weight before he gets to the next level Recruiting analysts praise his athleticism Pouncey collected 20 tackles and 2 interceptions and ball skills makes him one of the most complete safeties in the 2026 class With Pouncey’s commitment, Notre Dame’s 2026 class now consists of 12 members and was already ranked No. 3 nationally according to Rivals After a bit of a lull following staff turnover in the recruiting department the Irish continue their run of stockpiling elite talent Notre Dame has added five new commitments since the start of April with four of the five being consensus 4-star prospects Pouncey joins a class that already features highly regarded prospects like edge rushers Rodney Dunham and Ebenezer Ewetade and linebacker Thomas Davis giving the Irish are strong defensive core in this cycle Landing Ayden Pouncey is another major win for Marcus Freeman’s staff as they build a championship-caliber roster in South Bend and leadership potential make him an ideal fit both on the field and within Notre Dame’s culture With summer official visits approaching and more top prospects eyeing the Irish Notre Dame fans have plenty to be excited about as the 2026 class continues to take shape and website in this browser for the next time I comment Hibbing’s own Ayden McDonald is now taking his basketball talents to North Central University He announced his commitment on social media on Monday McDonald spent one season with UWS men’s basketball from 2024-2025 and one with UMD men’s basketball from 2023-2024 after decommitting from Augustana University in 2022 the 2022 graduate helped lead the Bluejackets to their first state tournament since 1989 shattering the program’s scoring record posting 2,432 points Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Vicki Kaping at vkaping@wdio.com or (218) 727-6864 A former Ayden Police Department officer and his son have been sentenced to prison or their rule in drug trafficking crimes were sentenced to 48 months and 120 months in prison for drug trafficking crimes in 2021 and 2022 used his official position to access confidential databases and share intelligence to advance his son’s drug trafficking,” said U.S “We won’t tolerate public officials breaching the public’s trust to help criminals When law enforcement officers breach the public’s trust it undermines the rule of law and puts the entire community at risk Many thanks to the FBI and the countless other honest officers who worked tirelessly to bring this scheme to light.” "According to court documents and other information presented in court law enforcement received information that Treyvon Page was distributing cocaine Law enforcement launched an investigation that included conducting 15 controlled purchases from Treyvon Page between November 2021 and August of 2022 The purchases consisted of varying amounts of heroin and fentanyl surveillance showed that Treyvon Page was visiting a residence in Grifton close in time to the controlled purchases occurring who was serving as a lieutenant with the Ayden Police Department at the time law enforcement executed several search warrants across Pitt County in conjunction with the ongoing investigation A search warrant was executed at Charles Page’s house and the following items were seized: 167 grams of pure methamphetamine; 72 grams of cocaine; 15 grams of cocaine base (crack); and three shotguns law enforcement conducted interviews with several cooperating sources and defendants These interviews revealed that Charles Page was aware of Treyvon’s drug trafficking and that Treyvon would often contact his dad for confidential law enforcement information related to drug trafficking investigations A search of Charles Page’s phone corroborated this information Charles Page advised Treyvon Page whether Treyvon had active warrants and told Treyvon confidential information from investigations Charles Page resigned from his law enforcement position shortly after the search warrant was executed continued investigation revealed that Charles Page repeatedly queried Treyvon’s name and Treyvon’s drug dealing associates across confidential law enforcement databases in violation of North Carolina law." Thanks for visiting Conley took on Ayden-Grifton in softball on April 19