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Now, get MLB projections for every player prop at SportsLine The number doesn't include all of the options that eventually made their way to practice squads as well While the percentage of how many went undrafted yet still comprise the totality of rosters will vary from year to year the presence felt by those participants can't be overlooked The hardest part for any young man trying to achieve his dream of becoming a professional football player is understanding that going undrafted is actually beneficial from being selected later in the process Individuals gets to pick and choose where they go based on available offers thus gaining some freedom to adequately assess rosters and see where the biggest opportunities lie the following individuals who signed after the draft are walking into good situations where they have a legitimate shot at making their respective roster which became clear when the organization spent freely during undrafted free agency to bring in Connecticut's Valentin Senn and Ohio State's Josh Fryar Neither Jonah Williams nor Kelvin Beachum Jr Senn gets the nods based on his better movement skills and significant upside as an international player from Austria 305-pound prospect started 38-straight games on the Huskie's blindside The Cardinals could end up with a long-term solution at offensive tackle much like the Indianapolis Colts did with fellow Austrian Bernhard Raimann "His ball skills and athletic upside give him a high ceiling and top-end speed to succeed at the next level." Aside from excellent value the Falcons didn't add a true cornerback in this year's class though he spends significant time over the slot Bryant as the the ability to be Atlanta's fourth or fifth cornerback from Day 1 Virginia Tech4 of 32Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty ImagesKeonta Jenkins is a classic 'tweener after playing the star position in the Virginia Tech Hokies defensive scheme which should lend well to him moving into the box full time and making a complete conversion to linebacker Jenkins did manage 19.5 tackles for loss over the last two seasons Despite Matt Milano's extensive injury history the Buffalo Bills didn't sign or draft a linebacker to improve the team's depth Jenkins could easily slide into a sixth linebacker role while serving as a core-four special-teamer early in his professional career Megan Briggs/Getty ImagesNo one wants to talk about kickers until a team needs one The Carolina Panthers didn't bring back Eddy Piñeiro this offseason The organization signed Matthew Wright for a third time though he's never been a team's full-time kicker Two kickers heard their names called during the 2025 NFL draft Florida State's Ryan Fitzgerald wasn't one of them despite a claim that he was one of the top available options after being a first-team All-American selection last season and converting all of his attempts last season including going five-for-five from 50 yards and beyond David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesIncoming linebackers Ruben Hyppolite II whom the Chicago Bears drafted in the fourth round and the undrafted Power Echols basically fall on the opposite sides of the spectrum which could make them excellent complementary options Hyppolite's profile is built around his speed and explosive traits while Echols doesn't feature the same athletic upside The latter is far more instinctive and productive Echols amassed 296 total tackles and 13 tackles for loss Whereas Hyppolite didn't surpass either number over the entirety of his five-year collegiate career Both can come in and provide much-needed depth behind Tremaine Edmunds and TJ Edwards 203-pound McMillon posted a 9.20 relative athletic grade prior to the draft The Florida transfer started two seasons at Pittsburgh the Dallas Cowboys felt compelled to address safety once the 2025 NFL draft ended After not adding anything to the position during the event Dallas signed four as undrafted free agents the Cowboys spent the most to bring in Syracuse's Alijah Clark The 21-year-old Clark left the Orange as a three-year starter He doesn't present the best ball skills though he does have position flexibility to play multiple roles in the Cowboys defensive scheme Clark can be an instant contributor as part of Dallas' special teams The organization is likely looking at its long-term future as well Donovan Wilson and Malik Hooker will both be 30 or older going into the 2026 campaign with the former not being under contract beyond the upcoming season "But after a solid Senior Bowl showing at center with his play strength he has a viable developmental pathway to stick on a roster at the pivot with the ability to get a team out of a pinch at guard." James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesZach Horton has an opportunity to create some added flexibility within the Detroit Lions' already outstanding offense who can be used as an H-back either in line as a tight end or lined up as a fullback He took full advantage of Curt Cignetti's decision to leave James Madison and take over the Indiana Hoosiers football program scoring eight total touchdowns—four receiving and four rushing—during the program's run to the College Football Playoff Horton will come in and show a lot of grit and positive attitude as a blocker which should carve out a role on the roster no matter how he's used he's regressed since then due to injuries and putting on some bad weight." NFL teams always believe they can get the most out of a player after seeing him perform at a high level no matter when it occurred during his career Dumas-Johnson is well-worth a free-agent deal because his upside certainly signals a linebacker capable of making the Green Bay Packers roster and proving much-needed depth Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesTwo years ago the Indianapolis Colts made Matt Gay the NFL's highest-paid kicker The team did bring in Spencer Schrader but he attempted all of five field goals during his rookie campaign Temple's Maddux Trujillo should come into camp with a very good chance of outright winning Indianapolis's kicking job Trujillo has a big leg that led to a 64-yard field goal conversion last season As long as he shows consistency along the mid-range during the competition the undrafted rookie could easily become the Colts' new kicker Henigan left the Tigers program as a four-year starter and its all-time leading passer the incoming quarterback understands what it means to play the quarterback position and how to approach it every day in a workman-like manner which makes him an ideal long-term backup option for starter Trevor Lawrence Henigan can immediately replace John Wolford as the Jags' QB3 then move into the backup role once Nick Mullens' contract ends after the 2026 season "Putting him in the slot and outside as a flex weapon is the best for his development He offers multiple passing game benefits to an NFL offense The run blocking will be a storyline to watch early in his career as an NFL player." he'd be best as a traditional defensive end in even fronts." the MAC product posted the second-lowest opponent passer rating in the 2025 FBS draft class among cornerbacks taking at least 50 percent of his team's snaps with nine interceptions and 14 defended passes over the last two seasons John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNorth Carolina's Willie Lampkin is simply too good of a football player not to make the Los Angeles Rams' roster Lampkin easily produced some of the best tape seen from any prospect this past season his size deficiencies weren't as issue at the Senior Bowl when facing other all-star-caliber NFL prospects Lampkin came out of that event looking even more impressive the question is whether Lampkin can play anything other than center at the highest level the evaluation process had pegged him as pivot because of his size despite starting 35 collegiate games between the two guard sports Watch the undrafted free agent continue to impress and find a way to become the Rams' primary swing interior blocker Dippre was never used as a primary target for either the Crimson Tide or during his time with the Maryland Terrapins As Henry and Hooper get older than their contracts expire Dippre can learn from them then take on a larger role two or three years down the road Jeffrey Vest/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesOnly one punter heard his name called during the 2025 NFL draft An argument can be made in James Burnip's favor that he was the top-rated prospect at the position despite going undrafted The New Orleans Saints are definitely positioned to upgrade on special teams with Burnip now in the mix the Saints signed another undrafted punter in Matthew Hayball The rookie finished 30th and 25th in punting average and net punting average Hayball did an excellent job as a directional punter with good hangtime to minimize returns Burnip outperformed each of the two previously mentioned numbers during his final season on campus while getting excellent hangtime and minimal return yardage Lee Coleman/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe New York Giants' wide receiver room remains a work-in-progress Malik Nabers is the clear WR1 after a phenomenal rookie season but he's never been a consistent threat Wan'Dale Robinson caught a lot of passes last season but his below-the-rim game leaves a lot to be desired This setup is why the Giants signed seven undrafted wide receivers Virginia Tech's Da'Quan Felton garnered the most interest 213-pound Felton is another vertical presence but he didn't produce at a high level due The Giants hope they can take his physical traits and develop into something more David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesNotre Dame's Jordan Clark brings versatility and NFL bloodlines to the New York Jets The fact that Clark is undersized with a marginal athletic profile likely won't matter as much to Aaron Glenn as it might with other coaches Glenn should see that Clark knows how to play the position after learning from his father The younger Clark has similar traits as his father regarding style of play and tenacity He showed up this past season after transferring to Notre Dame and became one of the Fighting Irish' defensive leaders along the back end they drafted cornerback Azareye'h Thomas and safety Malachi Moore though he can back up multiple spots in the secondary David Allio/Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Eagles value running backs as much or more than any NFL team Saquon Barkley will remain the squad's offensive focal point though the organization should worry about load management this coming year and into the future AJ Dillon is trying to make a comeback from a previous neck injury Will Shipley is a versatile option out of the backfield Central Arkansas' ShunDerrick Powell is just the type of prospect that fans of a team will want to root for as an undersized (5'7" 183 lbs) ball-carrier with fantastic speed and even better production coming out of the FCS level He ran for 3,867 yards over the last two seasons Powell is a change-of-pace back to give the Eagles a full complement of ball-carriers in an already talented backfield "While he will need to refine his coverage abilities Castro has the tools to contribute on defense and special teams." Chris Gardner/Getty ImagesThe San Francisco 49ers decided not to sign a big undrafted free-agent class BYU's Jakob Robinson stands out as an individual capable of helping the team's secondary With Charvarius Ward leaving in free agency to join the Indianapolis Colts the Niners didn't adequately replace him in the starting lineup Tre Brown was brought in as a veteran option San Francisco did draft Western Kentucky's Upton Stout in the third round though he's earmarked as a slot defender Robinson is an experienced player with over 54 games played during his collegiate career He also had good ball skills by grabbing 11 interceptions and defending 21 more passes over the last four seasons The real selling point is sub-4.4-speed in order to stay in phase will with of his assignments Unchenna Nwosu's salary-cap hit rises to over $20 million in 2026 The Seahawks need to be looking at their future among the squad's edge-defenders run-blocking skills and understanding of leverage to earn a backup role in the NFL but his mediocre physical tools will make it difficult for him to match up with defensive tackles consistently his marginal athletic ability and recovery skills shrink his margin for error enough to keep him as a backup/bottom-of-the-roster tackle in the NFL." 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the shots across 4,500 acres of cropland spread over a 50-mile radius Pence jokingly refers to his area as the “Boulder Belt” due to its rock-filled The college-grad-turned-row-crop-farmer speaks with a booming rapid-fire cadence and bounces back and forth from what he’s excited about at the time to tales of hilarious adventures on the goat and livestock showing circuit with his wife Pence was all fired up about his new approach to nitrogen management and application technology when we dropped in on him Planting season was so close in his neck of the woods that you could almost taste the airborne soil dust dancing on the early spring breeze Pence dove head first into late-season nitrogen on corn research Convinced it would drive his yields higher and pay off he got his hands on a Hagie high-clearance sprayer and went in at V13-V14 to spoon-feed nitrogen on 400 acres that first year Before the Hagie came roaring into his life he often steered a side dress rig to put nutrients on around V4-V5 “I don’t care who it is – whether it’s DeKalb Channel or Pioneer – all of these hybrids today react to late-season nitrogen,” Pence says “Most of the guys around here put anhydrous on and maybe do a side dress before they head to the lake Pence saw a yield bump of 14 bushels per acre He also noted hardier plants that better withstood the blustery mid-summer windstorms common to mid-Ohio The corn is not cannibalizing itself anymore to make an ear Now the nitrogen is right there where the plant can use it to make the ear,” he adds Pence signed the papers on a brand new 2025 Hagie STS 16 from his local AgPro dealership hulking graphite and yellow sprayer all summer long - the pilot seat his favorite throne of all Tech ToolsAnother benefit Pence discovered – after running two passes over 350 acres of winter wheat this spring – is how easy it is to steer the new Hagie around his smaller oddly shaped fields with a front-mounted boom which turns off individual nozzles on the boom where it knows the sprayer has already applied and you get why he’s so at home in this cab He also says John Deere’s Boom Recirculation upgrade has saved him money and headaches he’s able to reclaim 50 to 70 gallons of product from the boom back into the tank And then there’s the John Deere Operations Center mobile app Pence whips out his iPhone and knows exactly what his machines and operators are doing and where he needs to send the tender truck to keep those guys working who has a day job with the Ohio Department of Agriculture can also keep track of everything going on from her office upstairs in the farmhouse During one particularly busy spring planting season Brent was watching her work a field in Operations Center when he noticed she was stopped for awhile I can come help you in a few minutes.’ And she goes How the hell did you know that?’ And I’m like I didn’t mean it like that’,” he recalls with a chuckle I get down there and she’s standing there pointing this screwdriver at me and she goes ‘You have two options so you better tell me how you knew I wasn’t moving,’ and I was like ‘Well there’s this app I have on my phone.’ and she’s like Brent has had to answer for his own periods of inactivity as well And when Paige makes her return to the farm this summer from college When she’s not out helping her customers win awards on the show animal circuit or breeding new goats for the future crop of customers she’ll be on the farm helping out right next to mom and dad That basically sums up Brent Pence: he loves his family and farming and he’s always thinking about that next piece of machinery or technology that can give him a leg up on ol’ Mother Nature the whole farming thing has been such a blessing,” Pence says we were able to spend time showing livestock all over the country with her Your Next Read: How a Nazi-Fighting Oklahoman Rejected NFL Draft and Went Home to Farm Cattle Futures Post Another Round of New Contract Highs Please Register or Sign in to view this 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Although he’d be considered “the new guy” throughout his decade-long stint with the band Brent sounded right at home with his voice shining through the speakers during the choral vocal section of “Row Jimmy” alongside Weir and Jerry Garcia The first set would continue with “It’s All Over Now” and “Deal” Related: Grateful Dead In September 1983 Revisited: Flying Saucers, Sombreros, Stars, & Speed Traps The band returned to start the second half of the show with “Samson and Delilah” and “Tennessee Jed” before tearing into a 12-minute “Terrapin Station” and right into an 18-minute “Playing In The Band” the guitarists and Mydland left the stage to let Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart do their traditional “Drums” > “Space” portion of the show before returning for “Black Peter” The set wrapped with “Not Fade Away” before returning to seven more minutes of “Playing In The Band” The one song-encore consisted of “U.S the Dead were off and running on another spring tour with their new keyboardist on hand Fans can revisit the band’s performance that night via the audio below Mydland would go on to spend the remainder of the decade as the band’s keyboardist before playing his last show on July 3rd Setlist: Grateful Dead | Charlotte Coliseum | Charlotte Terrapin Station > Playing In The Band > Drums > Space > Black Peter > Not Fade Away > Playing In The Band Copyright © 2025 L4LM | Website by Computer Courage affectionately known as “Butter Bean,” passed away unexpectedly on April 17 at the age of 23.He was born on January 22 and an unmistakable joy that lit up every room he entered and a cherished brother to Calem and Cason Fisher and Bobby Fisher; great-grandmother Jeannette Love; and an extended family of aunts He was preceded in death by his grandmother Carol Fisher A proud student of Texas A&M University Colby majored in Political Science with a minor in Cybersecurity Colby’s drive and passion were evident in every job he took on—whether it was at Domino's Pizza where he was unanimously voted Partner of the Month in just his first month Colby was also a devoted Volunteer Firefighter with the Pecan Grove Fire Department living out his calling to serve and protect others His heart for helping people was further shown through his final act of kindness—organ donation—a gift that will continue his legacy of compassion and generosity An active member of Alpha Sigma Phi at Texas A&M Colby joined the fraternity in Fall 2020 and served as Vice President of Recruitment He completely transformed the recruitment process and laid a new foundation for brotherhood grounded in faith and unity Colby envisioned a revival among his brothers—one led by love His impact within Alpha Sig will be felt for generations Colby was a man of God and a true warrior for Christ His faith was the foundation of everything he did He lived to uplift those around him and made everyone feel seen lasting relationships that will forever be treasured by those who knew him A celebration of Colby’s life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday 2025 at College Hills Baptist Church in San Angelo Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at Eola & Mereta Cemetery in Eola To support the Fisher family during this time GoFundMe – The Family of Colby Fisher Colby’s time on earth was far too short He will be missed beyond words and remembered with immense love and more below to make your Brent Rooker player prop bets Rooker has a team-high nine home runs (he's added 18 RBI) Rooker ranks sixth in home runs and 47th in RBI Watch tonight's Athletics game on Fubo! “Praise in the Choir Stand,” is a hand clapper set to a loping tempo where the spotlight is not on the soloist but on the singers moving and grooving in their robes Jones’s full-throated choir evokes 1980s and 1990s ensembles like the New Generation Chorale The choir participates in a call-and-response with Jones on the refrain as the musicians lay down a funky accompaniment Those expecting a trademark Brent Jones church aphorism will have to satisfy themselves with the choir’s sassy “We ain’t playing / That’s how we win.” The one thing missing and website in this browser for the next time I comment Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show For more information, contact [email protected] or call (773) 576-2378 passed away quietly in his sleep late Saturday Utah to Don Keith Singleton and Valjeanne Cora Cassity he had one older sister at the time of his birth a sister and two younger brothers followed where he gained an older brother and a sister Brent loved making people smile or a laugh Whether it was wearing a cape to school pretending to be Batman or wearing some kind of weird beads to school where he earned the nickname "Beads-O" Brent always used to joke that he was an outstanding student.. out standing in the halls for making the others students laugh in class and sometimes the teacher Right after graduating from Granite High School in 1972 he joined the U.S he met Goldie Rae Bowman at the old Westerner in Salt Lake City He told his best friend Don Sloan that was the woman he was going to marry Brent and Goldie were married in American Fork Brent loved being a dad to Goldie's young son One of the happiest days of Brent's life was when he officially adopted Lonnie as his own son Brent and Goldie were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City Monica was also sealed to them at that time but lived most of their life in American Fork Brent joined the Utah Army National Guard where he enjoyed working in several different units in Utah including the 1457th Engineer Battalion in American Fork Brent loved serving his country and was very proud to be a veteran and hunting (more for the camping than the hunting) He learned small engine repair as well as car repair from his father-in-law He was always grateful for all that his father-in-law taught him Brent liked joking that he was a "Jack of all trades master of none." Brent always had a smile to give to others He was quick with a joke and liked making all feel welcome Great-grandchildren Athena Nat'e (Tae) Nakai his mom and step-dad Valjeanne and Morgan Pace his older brother and his wife Clarke and Nell Pace his best friend and his wife Don and Annette Sloan nephews Dylan Walgren and Jeremy John and niece Mallory Clements His fur babies: Lady and Kenny (dogs) and Blackie and Chance (cats) (Brent reminded us that we had to include them in his obituary.) Brent will be greatly missed by those who loved him Anderson & Sons Mortuary in American Fork brother and friend whose warm spirit touched the hearts of many leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories A proud graduate of Paint Valley High School and after graduation Brent embarked on a lifelong career at the Mead Paper Mill where he started working at the young age of 19 He was more than just a hardworking man; he was also a passionate soul with a deep love for farming instilled in him by Macky and Carol McDonald This love not only shaped his work life but also reflected his values and connection to the land Brent's hobbies and interests were diverse forging friendships across the United States through his passion for the outdoors His early involvement in 4-H evolved into a rewarding role as a 4-H advisor for the Buckeye Blazers alongside his good friend and coworker Brent was a lifetime member of the American legion His greatest accomplishment was marrying the love of his life football held a special place in his heart as one of his greatest passions He cherished the time spent with his children and grandchildren whose lives reflect the love he poured into them The memories created will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him Brent is survived by and will be deeply missed by his three adoring children and Lori Clemmons; as well as his beloved grandchildren He will also be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and a multitude of great nieces and nephews Brents family brought him immense happiness and a sense of purpose He was preceded in death by his dear grandparents Brent's presence will be profoundly missed and joy will forever remain in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him Funeral Services will be held 2 pm Thursday at the SMITH-MOORE-EBRIGHT Funeral Home of Bainbridge Burial will follow in the Twin Township Cemetery Friends may call from 12 pm until 2 pm Thursday at the funeral home who started all 13 games at cornerback last season for South Florida played two seasons at James Madison before transferring to South Florida last season and presumably has just one season of eligibility remaining 180-pounder had two tackles and a pass breakup in the Bulls; 41-39 five-overtime win over San Jose State in the Hawaii Bowl last season He finished his lone season at USF with 48 tackles and a team-high 10 pass breakups He had interceptions against Miami and Charlotte Austin had 12 tackles with an 81-yard pick-six vs His two-year stats for James Madison included 20 tackles and 16 games Austin is the third defensive back to transfer into Cal in two days following safety Jordan Sanford of Texas Tech Former Utah cornerback Quimari Shemwell committed to the Bears last week Austin brings speed to a Cal secondary that is in rebuild mode after the exit of four seniors including NFL draft picks Nohl Williams and Craig Woodson Austin qualified for the California state track meet in the 100 meters ad 4x100 relay Texas Tech safety Jordan Sanford transfers to Cal BYU transfer LB Harrison Taggart commits to Cal Penn State transfer kicker Chase Meyer commits to Cal Houston Christian defensive lineman Zae Smith commits to Cal Inspiration former Cal rugby player Robert Paylor writes a book Wisconsin transfer WR Mark Hamper commits to Cal JEFF FARAUDOJeff Faraudo was a sports writer for Bay Area daily newspapers since he was 17 years old, and was the Oakland Tribune's Cal beat writer for 24 years. 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Not long after he announced plans for his next album with his band the Fixin's, Ain't Rocked In A While, Brent Cobb joined Loudwire Nights to dive into it and celebrate his deep love of all things rock and roll Listen to the full conversation in the player near the end of this article my uncle Brian would cover — what's the very first song on the very first album," Cobb said as he quickly answered his own question "'Good Times Bad Times.' It fucked me up as a child I just kind of grew up real close to it my whole life." From Zeppelin, Cobb immersed himself in the world of Black Sabbath and that gave him a new perspective as a songwriter The way the band could travel from heavy metal on one song to an almost completely different sound on another all the while still sounding completely like Sabbath opened Cobb's eyes to the importance of making good music rather than trying to make genre-specific music READ MORE: Stephen Wilson Jr. Praises 'Abstract Nature' That Seattle Brought to Songwriting "It's just always been a part of my DNA both sides of it," Cobb said about his country and rock and roll roots there's good stuff and there's shitty stuff you can tell they care what they did and they care what they were saying whether that be lyrically or musically And then there's folks that don't give a fuck — and sometimes that is the reason why something's good if somebody doesn't give a damn enough." Gallery Credit: Joe DiVita Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff Brent Cobb dives into his next album with his band the Fixin's, 'Ain't Rocked In A While,' and also opens up about his deep love of rock and roll.\nRead More Not long after he announced plans for his next album with his band the Fixin's, Ain't Rocked In A While, Brent Cobb joined Loudwire Nights to dive into it and celebrate his deep love of all things rock and roll From Zeppelin, Cobb immersed himself in the world of Black Sabbath and that gave him a new perspective as a songwriter READ MORE: Stephen Wilson Jr. Praises 'Abstract Nature' That Seattle Brought to Songwriting by ALEXA DIKOS and MAGGIE YBARRA | FOX45 NEWS BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A 23-year-old Baltimore County resident has been arrested in connection to an explosion that took place on Sunday near the rear parking lot of a Home Depot in Southeast Baltimore The Baltimore Police Department announced on Wednesday morning the arrest of Brent Goetz for his alleged role in the explosion over the weekend Patrol officers responded to the 6300 block of Eastern Avenue for a report of an explosion around 2 p.m officers learned that "an unidentified male" detonated a device near the rear parking lot of the Home Depot just south of the nearby Wendy's fast-food restaurant ALSO READ | Fallston fire company ex-chief charged for alleged credit card misuse Police say the man and the victims fled the location, and no injuries were reported. Charging documents show that investigators found "debris and components of a device consistent with a TAG-67 Airsoft hand grenade" on the north side of the Home Depot parking lot. The documents note that the TAG-67 Airsoft hand grenade contains "explosive materials and pyrotechnic components." Investigators said they were able to quickly identify Brent Goetz as the suspect wanted in connection to the case. A Toyota Camry that lingered in the area before approaching a "group of Hispanic individuals who were in the area along a fence line to the west of Wendy's" caught their attention, court records state. One of the people in that group told investigators that they had been in that part of the parking lot looking for work for hours. He said he noticed a light-colored sedan approach the group around 1:20 p.m. That's when a white male behind the wheel of the vehicle "threw an object with his left hand toward the group." The witness "described hearing a loud noise resembling an explosion immediately after the object was thrown," according to the charging documents. Afterward, the sedan sped toward Eastern Avenue. Court records state that there had been no verbal exchange between the person in the vehicle and the group waiting in the parking lot area. Investigators showed him video footage of the Toyota Camry and he was able to positively identify it as the suspect vehicle. The license plate on the Toyota Camry led them to a home in the 3000 block of Ross Avenue, which is in the Sparrows Point area of Baltimore County. They found the vehicle parked next to that home. After getting in touch with the man who owned the vehicle, investigators learned that it was primarily used by his son. The man noted that he had the Life360 app on his cell phone, which allowed him to track his family members via their cell phones at all times, according to the charging documents. The man gave investigators consent to look at the cell phone location data for Goetz's cell phone. The location data they obtained showed Goetz going to and from the Home Depot on Sunday. He did not stop at any other locations, per court records. This information allowed investigators to obtain a search and seizure warrants for the Toyota Camry and the Ross Avenue home. Charging documents show that investigators found a pull pin for a TAG-67 Airsoft hand grenade on the driver's side floorboard of the car. They found additional Airsoft hand grenades in Goetz's bedroom. Law enforcement officers arrested Goetz at the home that day. Investigators allege in their charging documents that Goetz told them upon their arrival, "I know why you are here," and "They are just air soft grenades." He made those statements before they had the opportunity to question him, court records state. Goetz was transported to the Baltimore Central Booking & Intake Center. He has been charged with possessing a destructive device and second-degree assault. Brent crude oil price rose on its recent intraday trading, in order to recover some of its early losses, amid the dominance of the main bearish trend on the short-term basis and its trading alongside the bias line, with the emergence of the negative signals on the (RSI), with a continued negative pressure due to its trading below the EMA50. The crude oil price rose on its recent intraday trading, to settle again above the critical support at $56.45, in attempt to recover some of its previous losses, amid the dominance of the main bearish trend and its trading below its EMA50, pushing negatively on the price. The silver price rose on its recent intraday trading, leaning on the key support at $31.90, providing positive momentum besides the emergence of the positive signals on the (RSI), after reaching oversold levels, on the other hand, the negative pressure continues due to its trading below EMA50, which might decelerate the continuation of the price rise. The gold price rose on its recent intraday trading, supported by the emergence of the positive signals on the (RSI), to succeed in breaching the bearish correctional trend line on the short-term basis, to surpass the resistance of the EMA50, surpassing its negative pressure. It’s an encouraging sign that the Bears are able to win these recruiting battles against major programs Austin had a breakout campaign in his first season at South Florida collected 48 tackles and 2 interceptions while leading USF with 10 pass breakups across 13 starts it seems likely that he is a favorite to be one of the next starting cornerbacks https://www.si.com/college/cal/football/penn-state-transfer-kicker-chase-meyer-commits-to-cal-01jt7g1c88k8 ReplyShare8 more comments...TopLatestDiscussionsNo posts It\u2019s an encouraging sign that the Bears are able to win these recruiting battles against major programs Given Austin\u2019s production from last year Concerts with Pyrotechnics are nothing new at Van Andel Arena but fans of the band Shinedown got a fiery show when lead singer Brent Smith accidentally set himself on fire during a show in Monday night Shinedown just kicked off their 2025 spring tour and their stop in Grand Rapids was one of the first of the tour you might have a few hiccups as you start to get the rhythm of your set A Grand Rapids fan was filming at the right time to catch a close call moment when Brent Smith caught himself on fire via the band’s pyrotechnics In a video posted to tiktok on Tuesday by user @apreve813 Shinedown was performing when Brent walked to the middle of the stage for a dramatic pyro moment flexing in the coolest way in front of all of the flames Brent must have forgotten the pattern of the flames for this part of the song because he excitedly runs to the side of the stage to greet fans only to meet the next blast of pyro head on (literally) as the edges of his coat caught fire (very briefly) and makes a spectacular recovery before the next round of pyro blasts off again Most people in the arena may have missed seeing this moment, thankfully, this fan had her camera going and posted the video online: accidents happen even to the best of us when we’re excited and thankfully And don’t worry- the band confirmed everything was okay in the comments: So just another reminder if you love a band go see them live when they come to your town Gallery Credit: Benjamin Howell Shinedown's latest concert took a fiery turn when lead singer Brent Smith accidentally set himself ablaze. How did he react to this shocking moment?\nRead More Shinedown just kicked off their 2025 spring tour In a video posted to tiktok on Tuesday by user @apreve813 Most people in the arena may have missed seeing this moment, thankfully, this fan had her camera going and posted the video online: That moment #BrentSmith catches on fire 🔥 @Shinedown 4.28.2025 #Shinedown #vanandelarena Natural gas gains ground as traders focus on the recent EIA report Current demand for natural gas remains low If natural gas settles above the resistance at $3.60 – $3.65 it will move towards the next resistance level at $3.95 – $4.00 WTI oil is losing ground as traders prepare for OPEC+ meeting OPEC+ countries will discuss their June output plan A successful test of the support level at $57.50 – $58.00 will open the way to the test of the next support at $53.50 – $54.00 Brent oil is losing ground as traders worry that OPEC+ will boost production despite trade wars If Brent oil settles below the $60.00 level it will move towards the support at $58.00 – $58.50 returned to our Heavenly Father on November 3 to William Dean Hansen and Floretta Naylor Hansen Brent went to school in the Logan school district He had several jobs but the one he talked about most was when he was a security guard at USU where he had many interesting experiences and had many stories to tell he still had a desire to work and got a job at Walmart for a short while.  Brent was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints He faced many challenges and struggles but overcame them He had a spirit of determination and fortitude; never wanting to give up he loved going to the temple until health issues prevented him from attending His greatest desire before he passed was to go home and Karen who helped with his care in his later years A heartfelt thanks goes to his ward family and neighbors for their visits and for their selfless service “...When ye are in the service of your fellow being ye are only in the service of your God.” Mos 2024 at 11:00 am with funeral service to follow shortly after the viewing at Allen-Hall Mortuary (34 E Center St. Interment to follow at Logan City Cemetery Memories and condolences may be shared at www.allenmortuaries.com It's been an offseason of transition for the Oklahoma Sooners OU has seen a ton of turnover on the offensive side of the ball the Sooners finished 98th in the nation in scoring offense in 2024 But the other side of the ball has had some changes as well This offseason also saw a change in defensive coordinator One season for Zac Alley and now he's off to West Virginia Instead of hiring someone to replace Alley like Thanos when he took the Infinity Gauntlet from Asgard I'll do it myself." Venables opted to take back the defensive playcalling duties after giving the reigns to Alley for a season He called the plays at Oklahoma in 2023 after Ted Roof led the defense in 2022 The Sooners made a considerable jump in their final season in the Big 12 After another season in which the defense improved 247Sports' Carter Bahns is asking if Venables calling the defense will make a difference In a piece where he asked one question for each team in the top 25 Bahns isn't sure that the change in defensive playcalling will be enough for Oklahoma to ascend from the doldrums of the SEC Will Brent Venables' defensive play calls make a difference An upgrade in defensive tactics only goes so far for the Sooners as the offense accounts for greater issues Venables handling the play-calling duties comes with upside but it may not be enough to lift OU to the next level Having a three time national champion winning defensive coordinator calling the plays for your defense will make a difference Having one of the best defensive minds of the last 25 years calling the plays for your defense will make a difference "Why am I going to call the defense? Because I'm good at it and I'm confident in it," Venables said earlier this spring And if I'm going to be successful and the players are going to be successful the product is going to be what we want it to be it's going to take all of us," Venables said He's had success at Oklahoma in two different stops and became arguably the top coordinator in college football during his time at Clemson The defense wasn't the issue for the Sooners in 2024 and despite the losses of Danny Stutsman it has a chance to be as good or better in 2025 That's because Venables has been executing his vision on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal to bring in the talent that's going to make his defense among the best in college football But this year will be different than last year The Oklahoma defense will actually get a little bit of help from a vastly improved offense And that is what will make the biggest difference for the Oklahoma Sooners Contact/Follow us @SoonersWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Oklahoma news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow John on X @john9williams passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Thursday to Richard Arthur Cole and Sharon Dawn Rachu-Cole playing baseball and was set up to graduate in 1992.  Brent truly enjoyed his career in transportation management but years in Colorado and Virginia as well.  Brent loved his mom and played countless cribbage games winning their very last cribbage tournament that they were able to play He was often seen driving her to watch some live music at various venues.  Elders would snicker as he ran the table or shot the moon He could also appreciate a little competition in golfing and bowling Competitiveness may have ran in his family Not nearly enough game nights… Sayin'.  Brent to survived by his treasured mother; Sharon Dawn Teige his assertive sister; Tammy Cole Ballenger Brent is preceded in death by his father Richard Arthur Cole and his stepfather Gerald John Teige.  We may plan to have a celebration of Brent's life at a later date.  Oklahoma head football coach Brent Venables signs autographs during the University of Oklahoma Sooners Crimson Combine at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman a storm of expectations has been building as the upcoming season casts a long shadow over Coach Venables’ future The pressure mounting on him is relentless with a challenging record of 22 wins and 17 losses over three turbulent years including two seasons that ended with a disappointing 6-7 mark This performance summary has fueled a growing impatience among the devoted Oklahoma supporters who envisioned a championship-caliber team from the outset The leadership mantle entrusted to Venables was never meant to settle for mediocrity Fans had hoped for a transformative tenure characterized by bold decisive victories that would elevate the program to national prominence the mismatch between lofty aspirations and the on-field outcomes has ignited fierce debate The Sooners’ move into the SEC has only amplified the scrutiny unmasking issues that extend far beyond mere win-loss statistics and spotlighting the challenges of competing at the highest level At the center of this fervor lies a monumental $44 million safety net—a hefty contract provision designed to buffer the head coach from the unpredictability of high-stakes competition has become emblematic of the high expectations and the risks that come with navigating the elite landscape of college football It illustrates the fine line between securing talent and ensuring accountability when the price tag is so steep known for its intense competition and rigorous standards has added another layer of complexity to Venables’ challenge The heightened atmosphere of the conference demands not just tactical brilliance but also an unwavering commitment to excellence As the team prepares to face its seasoned adversaries there is an acute awareness that every game will test the limits of their endurance and strategy underscoring the critical nature of this new era The evolving story of Coach Venables serves as a potent reminder of the intricate balance between ambition and accountability in the world of sports With the eyes of a passionate fan base fixed on every move the choices made in the coming season may well define a legacy marked by either triumphant resurgence or a cautionary tale of unmet potential the broader implications prompt reflection: when the stakes are this high but by the resolve to redefine what excellence truly means A Bold Shift in the Running Back Roster In a move that underscores the ever-evolving nature of NFL rosters strategic decisions are reshaping opportunities for emerging talent and.. Resilient Revival In a narrative defined by perseverance and chance a determined running back is ready to reenter the gridiron spotlight A seismic shift is rippling through Pacific Northwest football as a visionary offensive overhaul takes shape under the guidance of coach Mike Macdonald A Bold New Chapter in the NFL The NFL stage is set for transformation as a quarterback once criticized for his pocket-passing shortcomings Electrifying Draft Moment In a move that jolted the anticipation of an entire season the Houston Texans have introduced a promising new asset to their roster—a strategic acquisition.. © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2025 M Sports - Premium news & magazine M Sports before the 2024 season ever officially kicked off Virginia Tech seemed like a program that was trending up under Pry They finished the 2023 season strong and were returning a ton of starters from that team and seemingly had a favorable schedule in front of them They were talked about as the dark horse to win the ACC and make the college football playoff but it wasn't long before that was proven to be false The Hokies started the season with an upset loss to Vanderbilt and had the controversial loss to Miami to drop them to 2-3 After rallying to win three straight to get to 5-3 and still have a shot at the ACC Championship including the bowl game to Minnesota last Friday Not only was this season very disappointing but the Hokies are losing most of their contributors from this team to the transfer portal or the draft They have worked to fill those holes in the portal and quarterback Kyron Drones is coming back but there is not as much optimism heading into the 2025 season compared to a year ago All of that has led to speculation about head coach Brent Pry being on the hot seat going into 2025 and 6-7 in his three seasons in Blacksburg and in a recent ranking of the ACC's head coaches USA Today's Blake Toppmeyer ranked Pry 15th out of 17 coaches in the ACC: the Justin Fuente days look OK compared to this they must ask themselves what they think their program can be Previous coaches showed it can be more than this – with this being a fight to finish above .500 Pry is 1-12 in one-possession games after three seasons and Miami's Mario Cristobal were ranked as the top five coaches while Virginia's Tony Elliott and Stanford interim head coach Frank Reich were the only two coaches ranked lower than Pry ESPN's Adam Rittenberg listed Pry as a coach on the hot seat going into 2025 and listed him in the "Don't backslide" category alongside Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman "The hot-seat talk bubbled up around Pry in November and if the Commonwealth Cup had gone differently Virginia Tech could have had a decision to make after a disappointing fall Pry's second consecutive 6-6 regular season got him to a bowl game but he will enter Year 4 with a new defensive coordinator and a staff that will include former longtime Hokies DC Bud Foster as an advisor/analyst.Pry is halfway through his contract and Virginia Tech isn't in the best position to eat a seven-figure buyout Virginia Tech should be more competitive in a very winnable ACC especially with quarterback Kyron Drones back The Hokies have eclipsed seven wins just once since 2017." Will Pry need to improve upon his record in 2025 to be ensured of another season in Blacksburg Virginia Tech opens the season against South Carolina in Atlanta and the Gamecocks are likely going to start the season with a lofty ranking but it is not a murderers row of a schedule the Hokies need to see some progress next season Virginia Tech Softball: Hokies Avoid Run Rule Loss in Game One Against Florida State Virginia Tech Softball: Last Regular Season Series on Deck against Top-10 Opponent Virginia Tech Football: Hokies land transfer linebacker Industry and market insights and forecasts Key figures and rankings about companies and products Consumer and brand insights and preferences in various industries Detailed information about political and social topics All key figures about countries and regions Market InsightsMarket forecast and expert KPIs for 1000+ markets in 190+ countries & territories Consumer InsightsInsights on consumer attitudes and behavior worldwide eCommerce InsightsDetailed information for 39,000+ online stores and marketplaces Directly accessible data for 170 industries from 150+ countries and over 1 million facts: Full-service market research and analytics Strategy and business building for the data-driven economy Transforming data into content marketing and design: All prices are for front-month future contracts Whenever a public holiday fell on a Monday Tuesday prices were considered for all benchmarks for consistency Annual gasoline prices in the United States 1990-2024 Monthly crude oil price average for Brent 2023-2025 giving the gift of hope and healing to others.  He built a successful career at Ryan Fire Protection as a dedicated sprinkler fitter where he was next in line to become a foreman Brent was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and a love for Michigan sports particularly mastering his smoker and crafting his signature BBQ sauces and uncle whose love and dedication were unwavering Brent is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Cathy Gaffney (stepfather Steve Gaffney) and Ted Swanson (stepmother Carol Swanson); his cherished sisters Marie Woods (Kevin Woods) and Amanda Panetti (Tom Panetti); his half-brother He will be lovingly remembered by his nephews He is also survived by his beloved stepdaughter and a host of family and friends who will deeply miss his humor Brent’s life will be celebrated on Friday with visitation from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  In lieu of flowers, monetary donations can be made to assist with funeral costs: Swanson Donations.  he leaves a legacy of love and generosity.  ASU FOOTBALL BY DAMON ALLRED Arizona State football picked up a pair of offensive line transfers on Monday in Iowa State twins Brent and Wade Helton, Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports reported Their additions mark the first for the Sun Devils in the spring transfer portal Both brothers redshirted as freshmen in Ames without any snaps in 2024 after coming in as three-star recruits out of Corona Centennial High Both considered Arizona State in their initial recruitments Wade, the older twin by 18 minutes, was the higher-rated prospect at No. 969 overall and No. 72 among offensive tackles, according to the 247 Sports composite ranking. Brent was No. 1,326 overall and No Although Wade has the age advantage over Brent the younger lineman carries the weight advantage at 6-foot-5 Offensive line appeared to be the position with the most room for added depth during ASU’s spring camp were the starters from last year to man spots again this spring Right tackle Max Iheanachor also returns and is a projected 2026 NFL Draft pick but he missed spring camp with an arm injury that isn’t expected to limit him this fall Redshirt sophomore Sean Na’a and senior transfer Jimeto Obigbo (Texas State) split most of the reps at left guard but the younger Na’a appeared to have the edge at camp’s conclusion At the time the Helton twins entered the portal, Alec Busse of Cyclone Alert wrote they had been expected to compete for snaps in the fall with added versatility from learning guard and center Kenny Dillingham mentioned “snappers” as an area he wanted to address when the spring portal first opened young players at the position who have developed and impressed behind the starters include Terrell Kim Owned and operated by the Atchley family since 1920 we proudly serve the families of our community with care and professionalism.For generations the Atchley family and the staff have strived to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of the families we have had the honor to serve We are a family-owned funeral home with the 3rd and 4th generations working together to continue our tradition of serving our community Atchley Funeral Home also has the only crematory in the county ensuring that your loved one never leaves our care We hope you find our site helpful and informative and we also welcome your calls and visits if you would like further assistance.Atchley Funeral Home - a strong traditional heritage combined with contemporary ideas and modern facilities to enable us to provide the most caring service available Atchley Funeral Home - Seymour Memory Gardens Atchley's Smoky Mountain Chapel & Memory Gardens Georgia Tec head coach Brent Key has done a pretty remarkable job of turning the program who never won more than three games in a season Key has made bowl games in back-to-back seasons including winning the Gasparilla Bowl at the end of the 2023 season He has made a reputation of having his team ready to play in the biggest games evidenced by upset wins over ranked teams such as Miami not to mention taking rival Georgia to eight ovetimes last season in a game that the Yellow Jackets had multiple chances to win While it can be tough to rank college football head coaches USA Today's Blake Toppmeyer had Key amongst the best in the ACC: "Key beat Cristobal in back-to-back seasons and took down Norvell last year and his Yellow Jackets nearly toppled Georgia He transformed the roster with significantly better recruiting hauls than Georgia Tech previously experienced He’s 14-12 through his first two full seasons but all signs indicate Key is the right hire to elevate this program." and Miami's Mario Cristobal ranked ahead of Key Stanford interim head coach Frank Reich was ranked last After being named the head coach following the 2022 season Key went to work in trying to build a winning team and program He landed Haynes King in the transfer portal and hired Buster Faulkner away from Georgia to be the offensive coordinator The Yellow Jackets would pull off more ranked wins in 2023 beating Miami on a miraculous last-second play and beating North Carolina for a second consecutive season He led his team to a win over Syracuse in November which clinched the Yellow Jackets' first bowl bid since 2018 Key got the Yellow Jackets within eight points of No the first time that single digits had decided game since the Yellow Jackets last victory in the series in 2016 Georgia Tech would end the 2023 season with a win in the Gasparilla Bowl over UCF giving them a winning season and their first bowl win since 2016 This season has a chance to be Key's best as well The Yellow Jackets are getting a lot of buzz as a potential dark horse contender in the ACC which could men a potential run at the playoff The Yellow Jackets are bringing back veteran players on both sides of the ball they have a good recruiting class and transfer class and the schedule is very favorable for the first time in years They have to earn it and find more consistency (Key's biggest weakness so far) but the chance is there for Georgia Tech to contend in the ACC in 2025 Updated ACC Football Recruiting Rankings: Where is Georgia Tech At The Start of May? 2026 Three Star LB Billy Weivoda Remains High On The Yellow Jackets & Is Having A Good Spring Former Georgia Tech Running Back Anthony Carrie Reveals Transfer Decision Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday Friends may visit with the family prior to the service from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Those who wish to remember Brent and share their condolences with his family may do so online at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com Tim Tebow Foundation2220 CR 210 W., Ste 108 PMB 317, Jacksonville FL 32259Web: https://timtebowfoundation.org/# announced the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of" a career-spanning collection celebrating five decades of one of Canada's most legendary hard rock bands The compilation features an all-star re-recording of HELIX's multi-platinum hit "Rock You" alongside international chart-toppers from their major label debut "No Rest For The Wicked" (1983),through to "Vagabond Bones" (2009) every track has been expertly remastered for both CD and vinyl at Iguana Recording Studios in Toronto The official music video for the all-star recording of "Rock You" — featuring founding vocalist Brian Vollmer and longtime bassist Daryl Gray along with special guests Phil X (BON JOVI),Brent Fitz (Slash),and Todd Kerns (Slash) — can be seen below The track is available for streaming in both stereo and Dolby Atmos HELIX's newest studio track "Stand Up" will be released on all streaming platforms Friday "Helix 50 - The Best Of" is a definitive collection including the classic remastered hits "Heavy Metal Love" "Good To The Last Drop (Radio Version)" and "Animal Inside" unplugged versions of "(Make Me Do) Anything You Want" "The Kids Are All Shakin'" and "Dream On" have been remixed for a fresh the CD version includes the bonus tracks "That Day Is Gonna Come" Fans will be able to order a Deluxe Signed Bundle exclusively through the band's webstore starting Wednesday This edition is limited to 300 units and comes in a special gatefold format that holds both the CD and 180g marble color vinyl This hand signed bundle also includes a record slip mat a "Helix 50" guitar pick and a "Helix 50" can koozie Standard single CD and LP versions will be available in retail stores this July The band will celebrate the release of "Helix 50 - The Best Of" with a special unplugged show on Wednesday Brian Vollmer and Daryl Gray will be joined by former HELIX guitarist Sean Kelly who will also host a retrospective discussion on the band's history Vollmer will launch "Helix 50 - The Best Of" via a livestream event sharing stories from the band's iconic career Running Wild In The 21st Century (2025 Remastered)06 (Make Me Do) Anything You Want (2025 Unplugged)07 The Kids Are All Shakin' (2025 Unplugged)08 the twin-guitar attack of Brent "The Doctor" Doerner and Paul Hackman joined the band launching their major-label career with "No Rest For The Wicked" (1983),featuring the breakout hit "Heavy Metal Love" The band gained further international success with "Walkin' The Razor's Edge" (1984),driven by their iconic anthem "Rock You" along with a controversial X-rated version of the video HELIX continued to release acclaimed albums and tour worldwide Despite the tragic loss of guitarist Paul Hackman in 1992 Brian Vollmer carried the HELIX torch forward HELIX's legacy was further cemented in 2003 when they were humorously featured in an episode of the "Trailer Park Boys" television show sparking renewed interest in their music documenting his life on the road and in the studio some of which are now featured on this latest compilation with "Helix 50 - The Best Of" serving as a monument to their enduring legacy at Maple Springs Care Center in North Logan Utah from complications associated with Lewy Body Dementia affectionately known as Grandma "Bush." When Brent was five who embraced Brent as his son and became a significant figure in his life Brent graduated from Clover Park High School in Tacoma before returning to Utah to attend Weber State College It was during this time that he met Judy VanderHeide they built a life filled with love and laughter Brent earned a two-year degree from Weber State and then responded to an announcement that changed his career path forever—he became an air traffic controller Brent took great pride in his work at the Salt Lake City Center where he enjoyed a rewarding career and forged lasting friendships and they cherished every moment spent together including the many summer trips to Lake Powell annual wood cutting trips to Island Park and many other adventures where they formed lifelong friendships before moving to Fruit Heights creating even more cherished memories with great neighbors Brent and Judy delighted in traveling and embraced the joys of grandparenthood reveling in the company of their grandchildren and great-grandchildren He leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire all who knew him He was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served in many leadership positions Living the Gospel of Jesus Christ came naturally to Brent (Yara) and Joshua Keith (Katie) Bingham; 18 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren – soon to be 6 A celebration of Brent's life will be held on October 22nd in the North Logan Memorial Park (2075 E 2500 N Friends and family are invited to gather to share memories and honor a remarkable man Brent will be profoundly missed but fondly remembered in the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him