but got a player they've been very interested in in Ohio State's Will Howard
Pittsburgh was thrilled to land Howard late in the draft
and it took almost no time for him to impress his new coaches
Speaking with The Inquirer's Devin Jackson
her son wanted to be on the football field
that he reached out to Steelers quarterback coach Tom Arth to try and get some work in immediately
Howard reached out to Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth for plays
much to the delight of the Steelers coaching staff," Jackson writes
because it's the kind of worker you are," Maureen told Jackson
Howard's leadership and tangibles were what the Steelers were impressed with throughout the scouting process
Despite not being one of the top quarterbacks in the class
many believe Howard contains the skills to become a starter in the NFL
and has the mental side of the game locked down
the Steelers have to believe they have a winner
Howard isn't expected to be their starter this season
the team may be open to having him compete with Mason Rudolph
the plan remains that Pittsburgh will target a quarterback early in the NFL Draft
If Howard is able to impress in the class room and off the field this season
he may get a shot to compete with that draft pick next summer
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If you were to draw up the “perfect” quarterback prospect
some of the boxes to check would be height
athleticism and pedigree coming out of college
Ohio State’s Will Howard is 6042 and 236 pounds with slightly above average athleticism and a national championship title to his name
Perhaps a decade ago he would have been drafted over the first two days of the event
“I don’t know if there’s anything specific fatally as far as the flaw, it’s just inconsistency. The same description can be used on [Jalen] Milroe,” The 33rd Team’s Steve Palazzolo said via 93.7 The Fan’s PM Team on Thursday
“There was some games where his accuracy is all over the place…He will overthrow receivers over the middle of the field a couple times a game it seems
I think he’s been touted as having a big arm
And the athleticism is kind of like a lower end Daniel Jones.”
Athleticism continues to be a more and more important part of quarterbacking in today’s NFL
Almost all of the best quarterbacks right now can create plays with their legs
Jordan Love and even Patrick Mahomes are all great examples of this
and Joe Burrow are more of your traditional pocket passers
but Burrow is an elite navigator of the pocket to extend plays with his legs and he can run for yards when needed
Howard didn’t run as much at Ohio State because it wasn’t asked of him until certain points in the College Football Playoffs
But he did a fair amount of it at Kansas State
In 27 starts at K-State he rushed for 921 yards and 19 TDs
he has shown the ability to manage a pocket effectively
That is just 3.9 percent of his dropbacks compared to 10.8 percent of Shedeur Sanders’ dropbacks at Colorado
As for the deep accuracy and arm strength, it is by no means elite, but it was plenty good in college. At times it even looked great. Our Dave Bryan did a full contextualization of his 2024 deep passing attempts where he broke down every play in detail with video clips attached
Check that out and draw your own conclusions
but it didn’t seem to be as inconsistent as Palazzolo made it out to be
and I think that’s a big part of it as well as the inconsistency,” Palazzolo said
his accuracy was all over the place at Kansas State and maybe it got better this year
but that’s throwing to Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka [with] Chip Kelly calling the plays
you would say he was more of a passenger than the driver for that Ohio State offense.”
It’s fair to point out that he was surrounded by elite talent on both sides of the Ohio State roster
But I would also point out that the same is true for Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart
They had several players drafted over the first two days at Ole Miss and Dart still went in the first round despite not even making the playoffs
And it can’t be ignored that Howard was playing his best football in the most important moments
I don’t think anybody would argue he was a “passenger” in the playoffs
especially when he completed 13-straight passes to begin the National Championship game against Notre Dame
Jon Gruden was very complimentary of Howard in his episode of Gruden’s QB Class prior to the draft, saying multiple times that he has the makings of a first-round talent
passed on Howard multiple times until the sixth round
They obviously all saw some flaws in his game
But there are certainly a lot of reasons to love the value where they got him
Hopefully he can be the latest Day 3 quarterback to make everybody wonder how he ever fell that far
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"He is just the most loving human being," Bryce Dallas Howard says of her famous godfather
Trump also issued an executive order on April 23 that purportedly 'promotes excellence and innovation' at the nation's HBCUs
but made no commitment to funding those universities
The latest budget proposal from Donald Trump looks to continue his agenda of slashing and burning the Education Department by cutting its funding by $12 billion and in addition to this
contained provisions that cut programs targeted to low-income students who are preparing for college and funding for the nation’s only federally funded HBCU
the $64 million in funding that Trump wants to eliminate for the university and the elimination of $1.6 billion in K-12 programs known as TRIO and GEAR UP continue Trump’s expressed mandate to close the Department of Education
As The Hill reported, the cut in funding to Howard University is related to a payment the federal government made to build the Howard University Hospital
which the Trump administration said in its budget proposal is no longer needed because the hospital has been completed
Howard University acknowledged the government’s funding recommendations in a statement
but as BLACK ENTERPRISE previously reported
Trump also issued an executive order on April 23 that purportedly “promotes excellence and innovation” at the nation’s HBCUs
Trump also formally ended President Joe Biden’s White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities via the same executive order
This gave academics like Dr. Marybeth Gasman, the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education and a Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University, pause as she indicated to Diverse Education via a statement
the Order is a positive step and follows the support of past presidents since its inception under President Jimmy Carter
Trump’s Executive Order acknowledges HBCUs’ essential role in shaping Black leadership
She is also an expert on HBCUs and is the co-author of The Power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Dr
what is missing is any commitment to new federal funding
We’ll have to see what President Trump does next
the Biden Administration announced an investment of nearly $1.6 billion in funding within one week of issuing its executive order.”
Trump appears to be coasting on his 2019 bipartisan bill that reauthorized $225 million in mandatory funding to minority serving institutions and provided $85 million a year to HBCUs in perpetuity
based on his comments to several news outlets
However, his predecessor, President Joe Biden, gave more than $17 billion in funding to HBCUs during his tenure as president, and Biden’s $1.1 billion investment in need-based grants in September 2024 stood to directly benefit the Black students who overwhelmingly make up the bulk of HBCU university student bodies
According to the then-executive director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs
Biden’s funding investment “simply builds on the unprecedented track record of delivery for HBCUs that this administration has had
A large portion of those funds will go in direct support to our students through need-based grants and need-based aid
in terms of how that will impact our students
so it’s going to have a huge impact,” Trent told The 19th News
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son of Henry and Ruth (Long) Flory was born on May 8th,1945 in Lawrence
He was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church
daughter of Howard Wade and Ruth (Boone)Wade
This marriage was blessed with three children
Larke (Joshua) Wall and Becca Flory; 20 great grandchildren; sister Norma (Loren Brubaker)
Donna (Carroll Wingert); bother-in-laws Homer Riffey
Kenneth (Virginia) Rutrough and Richard (Darlene) Wade; and numerous nieces and nephews
sister Marilyn Riffey; and sister-in-law Doris Rutrough; an infant grandson; and infant great granddaughter
He enjoyed dairy farming until they moved to Ohio in 1989
He took a job with a local cabinet shop and worked there until he retired in Dec of 2019
He liked gardening and working in his shop
but have a wonderful hope of seeing him again one day
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Bison who are changing the world to make it a better place right now and for future generations
That’s what Anthony Anderson and Cedric the Entertainer want you to feel whenever you like
It’s the basis for their barbecue lifestyle brand
which uses food to bring people together around family
products in the brand’s line are designed to take grilling to the next level.
The pair worked with culinary scientists to craft their own special seasonings
which reflect the best in global traditions
evident as a gift set of the items became one of “Oprah’s Favorite Things,” in 2024
AC Barbeque has also partnered with Sodexo to launch campus kitchens at several colleges and have collaborated with Arby’s to introduce two new barbecue sandwiches available through the chain
featuring slow cooked pulled pork and brisket as well as Cedric’s Sweet Bussin Brown Sugar Sauce and Anthony’s Spicy Chipotle Smoke Sauce
AC Barbeque’s first official restaurant will open in Beverly Hills during the second week of May
Whether you spell it "barbeque" as AC does per the Southern vernacular
or "barbecue," a more commonly used spelling
as the entertainers turned entrepreneurs visited campus to launch their first food truck
In between the ribbon cutting and scores of selfies
the two shared some insight into their journey as business owners.
Q: Why barbecue and how did you get into this arena
Cedric the Entertainer: We just always believed that barbecue was a part of our culture
We noticed that there wasn’t a national brand out there that represented Black people in this space
That really was the basis and the birth of how we came up with AC
Anthony Anderson: We’re not brand ambassadors
It’s rooted in culture and fueled by community
That’s the culture of our business AC Barbeque
Anthony: I started in these Howard halls back in 1988
I've seen what the Blackburn Center has become for the students
and to have AC Barbeque food truck here is what it's all about
It gives the students something to aspire to on the business side as well
That's part of what our company is in the process of establishing
a business program for entrepreneurship and ownership and franchising and learning the ends and out
Q: You guys have dominated the acting space
but now you're moving into an entrepreneur space
Why do you think that's important for you as individuals
and then why do you think that's important for black people in general?
by taking an idea from its inception and building it and learning what it is — I think it's important
We've seen great examples of people who have post careers of the things that they're known
and our good friend Magic Johnson is one of the one of the key people that inspires us all the time
He’s one that showed us that we are renaissance in so many ways
We are not just a sum of the one thing that we do or are known for and that we can aspire to be everything that's inside of us
We made great strides on the screen and on stage and live performances
but we're also businessmen and we also think about how to build businesses and build real legacy that goes beyond just ourselves
to the point that no other African American company has a nationally known brand
And so this is something that leads and the next thing you know
we're covering all kind of other spaces.
Q: What did you learn so far as an entrepreneur that you didn't know going in?
but we also recognize that we have to sometime take steps back
We have to be not overzealous about things that look like wins
when we look at what our business is really doing
Those are the things that we've been learning step by step
It’s just been great to build a great team
great partnerships with people that we trust and love and want us to win
they don't want they don't want to see us fail
so you end up being in an environment that allows you to make a few mistakes then get it back right
it's one thing to manufacture it and produce it and get it on the shelves
We've still got to get out and create growth or relationships within the community and within the consumers to not only have it on the shelves
but also with the person who was making the purchases for the stores and the person who is going to position it in the stores.
You gotta fight for people's attention and then if you love your business
And I encourage all young people who have a dream to know that
Where are you trying to take this over the next 24 months
Anthony: It's good to have those short-term goals
but we also have the long-term goals as well
get the restaurant up and get that running successfully
we can take that out and have that franchised across the country
Getting into airports and getting into the space of not just restaurants
Why not have AC Barbecue packages or our sauce next to the ketchup and the mayonnaise and the mustard in sports arenas
Here in Blackburn and at the counter when you're buying any food
so that that's where we see ourselves more
and so we'll continue to grow in that space
The Martha Stewart of barbecue…we want to cover many facets
We want to become the Coachella of barbecue where we [have] big smoke fests and music acts
We've seen these as tiers or rungs on the ladder of businesses that we can do with this lifestyle of the world of barbecue
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but that didn't stop Will Howard from making a positive first impression with his new team
A sixth-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the former Ohio State quarterback had to wait a while to hear his name called but didn't want to wait much longer. According to an interview his mother gave to The Philadelphia Inquirer
Howard was picked Saturday but reached out to the coaching staff the next day with a request
so he messaged Steelers quarterbacks coach Tom Arth to ask for some plays
because it’s the kind of worker you are,’ ” Maureen Howard said
The selection ended a wait for Howard that was captured and shared to social media. As the draft continued and he wasn't picked, Howard promised his family dog that he'd wake it up if he was selected. Once the moment finally came
and Howard received a phone call from the Steelers
he ran outside and jumped into the family pool
Howard was taken with the 185th overall pick. He was one of 14 Buckeyes to be taken, tying a school record
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Haley Howard will graduate this semester with a Bachelor of Science in Education in Middle Childhood Education with plans to become a full-time educator in the fall.
Tell us about your plans post-graduation.
My plans post-graduation are to teach 8th grade mathematics at Bauxite Middle School
as well as be the head junior high volleyball coach and assistant coach for high school softball
Tell me a little about your day-to-day activities as someone who is about to graduate college
While I did just finish up my internship at Bauxite
I also was an intern coach for 7th grade volleyball there
I am currently interning with softball as well
so my afternoons are full of games for the most part during the week
I coach club volleyball at Elite Volleyball Academy in Bryant
I love spending time with my husband Landon and dog Cache—going on walks
Now that we are experiencing some warmer weather
I will be spending a lot of time out in the sun
Becoming a teacher has truly always been the future I had in mind for myself
Being an educator allows me to play a vital role in so many lives
Knowing I can be a positive influence and leader for those in my classroom is something I hold tight to
allowing them a comfortable and loving place to learn
and watching them grow in their education and become strong young adults is something I will never take for granted
I was blessed to have many influential teachers throughout my learning
and my desire is to be the same for my students
What are you looking forward to most as a teacher
The biggest thing I am looking forward to as a teacher is getting to experience growth with students and their individual learning
Seeing the light bulb turn on when it all seems to come together are moments that remind me why I do what I do
Do you have any advice for someone who is looking into joining the field of teaching
but you are constantly reminded why you are doing what you do
How has your experience at UA Little Rock shaped your journey in becoming a teacher
I want to point out a few who have played such a huge role in my education at UA Little Rock: Dr
They are amazing at what they do to say the least
They have made my journey through this program feel so relaxed because of their strong organization and communication they have shown throughout the program
Do you have a favorite quote or mantra that you use/plan to use in the classroom
“It doesn’t matter what others are doing
it matters what you are doing.” Each student is in control of their own education
and we must focus on ourselves and not others
You never want to find yourself comparing someone else to yourself
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2025: Morgan Lewis is representing Howard Hughes Holdings Inc
(HHH) in agreement with Pershing Square Holdco
through which Pershing Square will invest $900 million to acquire 9,000,000 newly issued shares of HHH
HHH will become a diversified holding company focused on acquiring controlling stakes in high-quality
public and private operating companies while continuing to invest and grow its core real estate development and Master Planned Communities business
Pershing Square is the parent holding company of PSCM
a New York–based SEC-registered investment advisor to investment funds
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Just months into President Donald Trump’s second term
members of the Howard community are grappling with the effects of his new policies
Jordan has long been a prime location for Palestinian refugees
straining their resources to near breaking point
From canceled internship programs to navigating working on government projects in an uncertain political climate
Howard students touch on the impact DEI rollbacks have..
President Donald Trump has signed 143 executive orders
Howard makes moves to remodel Wonder Plaza shutting down various popular campus restaurants such as Negril
former athletes are using their platforms to share insights and personal stories
The New York Times recently released an article about Black men’s declining HBCU enrollment
President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the goal to develop and advance HBCUs leaving some students in shock
HUSA President Jay Jones reflected on the challenges and obstacles that shaped her as a leader
some Black women are choosing to protect their peace and find community in the “92 percent” movement
soon-to-be Howard graduates reflect on leaving the university amid an unpredictable political and economic climate
Men’s golf continued their victory record at the NEC Championship where they secured another first place title
Howard University community members debate the recent expansion of the AFRO cluster course requirement
some arguing that the variety may impact the requirement’s original..
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development of Howard Hughes’ properties will continue without interruption
however the company will also look to new development opportunities
Jessica joined Community Impact in 2022 as a reporter covering The Woodlands greater area
She now covers countywide government issues for Montgomery County as well as the cities of Humble
she has previously worked for two local papers covering city and county government
Jessica can be found crafting and caring for her cat
Howard students touch on the impact DEI rollbacks have had on their careers
As the job market becomes more competitive
some arguing that the variety may impact the requirement’s original intent
A singular postseason crown was not enough for the Bison
who returned to the Northeast Conference (NEC) Championship last month and captured first place for the second time at the River Golf Course of Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg
The Bison competed at the par-71 course from April 23 to April 26
where they shared one goal as a team: to become champions once again.
the golfers erased a seven-stroke deficit in the final round and overcame a gap that grew to 11 strokes.
The Bison’s journey to winning back-to-back titles began after the 2024 NEC Championship where they secured their first NEC title
At this four-day tournament in Pine Mountain
the team led from start to finish with record-setting performances
shooting 5-under par (859) in 54 holes including 10-over par (298) in the final round.
“We did something that pretty much everybody didn’t think could be done,” said Sam Puryear
The team’s standout first-place victory for the 2024-2025 season came at the NEC Championship
Puryear said showing perseverance and being adaptable prepared the Bison for their championship run
Throughout the tournament
including a 289 (+3) on the final day of the tournament
Sophomore Artises (Bear) Huff led the Bison’s comeback with a performance of 1-under par (70) on Saturday
Huff recorded 6-over par (219) in 54 holes and finished 10th place
and sophomore Mathis Perroni tied for fourth place on the individual leaderboard after capturing nine birdies combined on Saturday
Huff, Smith Jr., Perroni and freshman Cassie Blake were named to the All-Tournament Team for their performance at the tournament
Long Island University (LIU) was in the lead but shot 15-over par (298) on the final day of the tournament
finishing second place (862 +10) to the Bison
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s (FDU) golfer Pyae Phyo Thu won the 2025 NEC Individual title with 206 (-7)
only five strokes separating him and the two golfers that tied for runner-up: Marcelo Mexsen from LIU and Owen Corby from Le Moyne College.
a computer information systems major from Riverside
he described the feeling of winning back-to-back NEC titles as a young team considered to be “underdogs” as “amazing.”
“It just shows that we’re meant to be here
We’re meant to win and we have a championship team,” said Huff
The Bison secured a number 13 seed in the NCAA Regionals from May 12-14
where they will compete to earn team and individual titles at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad
For some student-athletes their hustle goes beyond sports and expands into business as they find innovative ways to create an income
“I can do hard things,” is the affirmation that Kailei Collins
a track athlete and founder of Perfektly Prepped smoothies
lives by as she juggles the demanding schedule of a Division I athlete and business owner
Students-athletes don’t only work on the field
and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for sources of income
Collins, a graduate health administration student
former athlete of the year and 2025 Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) indoor track and field champion in the 60-meter and 200-meter dashes
started the business in 2024 during her first year of graduate school.
Collins shared that opening her business marked a significant time for growth and rediscovery
and she continues to share her discoveries with others.
“Perfektly Prepped is the manifestation of a calling rooted to impact God’s people meaningfully,” she said
“That season of my life not only taught me the importance of being intentional about the life you want to create
but my responsibility in sharing it.”
She has partnered with Howard University men’s and women’s basketball
catering her smoothies to connect across the athletics department and encourage wellness
this dynamic lifestyle raises the challenges of being spread thin between responsibilities.
on top of working toward my master’s in health administration,” she said
Collins said she depends on her belief in God to continue pursuing her goals.
Eric Brown II also known as “EB the Barber,” is a senior decathlete and owner of TwiinKutz. In 2024 Brown broke the school record in his indoor conference championship performance
adding 100 points to his previous best result
He is a three-time championship gold medalist
with titles and school-best marks in the decathlon and heptathlon
Brown used his prior experience in barbering as an opportunity to make money
He shared similar struggles as Collins in balancing track and field with his business.
“I would say the greatest challenge is energy
then coming back to cut can be exhausting,” Brown said.
Brown views cutting hair as a de-stressor at the end of the day before he transitions to his schoolwork
Brown perseveres through adversities by holding himself accountable through a strict schedule and time management
allowing him to run his business efficiently.
“NIL is a way for college athletes to make money based on their name and image
inspiring other athletes to achieve and strive for greater in their sport as they get paid and recognized for their contributions to their team,” he said
Benton feels that the NIL deal will help with his personal exposure and HBCU swimming and diving
“This opportunity means that the work that I’ve been putting in is slowly starting to pay off
and it inspires me to work even harder to achieve more.”
where Black men make up just 19 percent of the student body
five graduating seniors share their journeys
and their thoughts on the importance of self-belief
Howard graduating seniors are investing time and money into graduation photoshoots
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Inspired by the late actor’s commitment to living in his purpose
the acting major decided to live in her own
“You don’t need a lot of time on this planet
You don’t need a lot of time in your industry
in your field to make a positive impact on the world
You don’t even have to think so grand as far as the world
your inner circle that you can inspire,” said Rebecca Celestin, graduating acting major in the Chadwick A
on Boseman’s impact and what it means to be a part of the first graduating class of the school renamed for the actor in 2021.
Celestin’s path to Howard wasn’t as straightforward as some of her peers
“I actually went to film school,” she said
graduating from Full Sail University in Winter Park
“I served in the Navy for eight and a half years
I knew that that was going to be my last contract because I was like
‘I don’t feel fulfilled.’ Almost like I wasn’t doing what I was supposed to
to know that he was going through what he was going through and still was fulfilling what he believed was his purpose.”
Celestin didn’t initially pursue a career in front of the camera
worried that her Christian Haitian parents wouldn’t approve and dealing with self-doubt about her appearance that even actors like Viola Davis have spoken about overcoming
and which the graduating senior has also conquered
noting “if you believe in God and that he created you in his image — he didn’t make a mistake.” That said
she decided to enroll in acting classes at the University of California
San Diego while finishing up her Navy contract
eventually applying to Howard University — inspired by the very man her college is named after.
to know that he was going through what he was going through and still was fulfilling what he believed was his purpose.” She continued
“He still did what he felt God wanted him to do
also acknowledging the many lauded alumni who’ve graduated from Howard’s acting and musical theater programs
‘I want to be that; I wanna do with what they’ve done
and I want to make the impact they’ve made in the industry.’”
While the Navy wasn’t her dream job per se
Celestin’s experience prepared her for a future at Howard in several ways
it enhanced her desire to reach for the next level
continuing to work toward the goals she’d set for herself
whether it be in terms of military rank or gaining admittance to the top-ranked HBCU
the long and “weird” hours preparing her for an industry that also requires some odd scheduling. “You can have watch at 1 in the morning the same way you can have a shoot at 1 in the morning in the film industry,” she joked
noting that a friend once claim that the industry “loves veterans because you guys are programmed for it.”
her time in the service provided the actress with some real-world experience to draw from while further developing her craft
getting that kind of experience,” she said
“I fell in love for the first time while I was in the military
I have so much that I can grab from to say
I felt this; I know what this is,’ so I can bring it to the work that I do on stage or on film.”
Studying what she calls the “foundation of acting,” the theater major emphasized the importance of her coursework within the College of Fine Arts
which she explained began with theater but included some of everything
giving her and her classmates a “well-rounded thing to start our careers.”
“Most of our classes were stage acting — how to project
to determine “what the character is after; what do they want.” She also took classes in playwriting
but I think that would be something to have
especially as a Black artist,” said Celestin
mentioning the often-shared sentiment that a Black artist must be “a triple threat.” “You can’t be one thing; you got to be better than everybody else pretty much
because they expect you to be the best.”
Celestin (whose stage name is Rebecca Celeste) has worked hard to be the best
with roles in productions like “Long Time Since Yesterday,” which was her first production with the Howard Players where she felt the impact of her work
and people are reacting to me performing.’ It’s making an impact.” She’d go on to participate in stage reading at the Shakespeare Theater Company via a program by Howard alum
performing in “In the Blood” and “The Dilemma of a Ghost,” where she played a grandmother
and television actress was even recognized by her peers
winning the 52nd Owen Dodson Award for Best Supporting Actress for her comedic role in “The House That Will Not Stand.” “It’s an award show that the College of Fine Arts puts on every year,” explained Celestin of the honor named for the Harlem Renaissance era poet
playwright and former Howard professor who chaired the drama department
Celestin will take fond memories with her from Howard
including the classmates and teachers she met and learned from along the way and the opportunities she was offered by the likes of Noble
as well as attending the British American Drama Academy in Oxford to study Shakespeare
“I ended up falling in love with Shakespeare,” she said
developing a new level of understanding and appreciation for the playwright’s work
“Now it’s one of my goals to be in a Shakespeare production.” With the foundation she’s built at Howard and a desire to keep learning and growing
she recently performed his work at the British Embassy
another opportunity she credits to her soon to be alma mater.
“Howard has given me a lot of opportunities that I’m grateful for that have allowed me to grow — that have allowed me to try new things.”
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Doug is preceded in death by his parents Wishard and Eula Dyer Howard
Doug was employed as an equipment operator and superintendent until his retirement
He enjoyed coon hunting and attended Royalton Freewill Baptist Church
Those left to mourn includes wife Marlena Lykins Howard of Salyersville
James Daniel Howard and wife Mendy of Salyersville
Joshua Dustin Howard and wife Jenna of Salyersville
Dwayne Howard and wife Jenny of Salyersville
a host of family and friends who love and miss him
Funeral services for Doug Howard were conducted Saturday
from the chapel of the Salyersville Funeral Home
Dennis Marshall delivered comforting words on the day of service
Interment followed in the Reed Family Cemetery on Cow Creek in Salyersville
Arrangements were entrusted to the Salyersville Funeral Home in Salyersville
and gifts are available on salyersvillefuneralhome.com
Even with the quarterback group falling a very strange way
the Steelers had their eyes on Howard the whole time
they added a player many view as having higher upside than his draft selection indicates
The 33rd Team's Steve Palazzolo recently appeared on 93.7 The Fan and had a lot of the same questions tossed his way
Everyone in Pittsburgh wants to know if the Steelers just landed a steal at the quarterback position
and would love to know how Howard even ended up in the sixth round of the draft
"I don’t know if there’s anything specific fatally as far as the flaw
The same description can be used on [Jalen] Milroe," Palazzolo said
"There was some games where his accuracy is all over the place… He will overthrow receivers over the middle of the field a couple times a game it seems
I think he’s been touted as having a big arm
And the athleticism is kind of like a lower-end Daniel Jones."
235 pounds and threw for 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns his final season at Ohio State
He finished his career with 9,796 yards and 83 touchdowns
and looked to have played his best football in the College Football Playoffs
not everyone was sold on Howard coming into the NFL Draft
and Palazzolo seems to know that his arm hurt him
and I think that’s a big part of it as well as the inconsistency," Palazzolo said
but that’s throwing to Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka [with] Chip Kelly calling the plays
you would say he was more of a passenger than the driver for that Ohio State offense."
Pittsburgh is still waiting for Aaron Rodgers and is confident they'll end up with him as their starting quarterback this season
Howard will get a shot to compete with Mason Rudolph for the backup job
Some want him to start this season or next
Others want another quarterback to come earlier in the NFL Draft next year
But only time will tell if Howard is able to put the worries about his game aside and prove to be a winning NFL QB
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College football analyst Paul Finebaum is among that group
who said Howard was decent at Ohio State but nothing to write home about
"They had an experienced quarterback, he wasn't great," Finebaum said on his ESPN show
Finebaum is far from the only onlooker who feels this way about Howard
Many believe his success was a product of a powerhouse Buckeyes team and that he will revert to his underwhelming form
We'll see if this is the case with the Steelers
Pittsburghers seem content with the selection
Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger dismissed narratives of Howard not earning the title
"There was someone I heard that said, 'Well, he played with a whole bunch of NFL-caliber talent.' Well, what's he gonna be playing with now? And he beat NFL-caliber teams too. It's the most ridiculous remark I've ever heard," Roethlisberger said on Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger last Tuesday
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JAYDEN ARMANTJayden is a journalism school graduate of Howard University. He was the 2024 recipient of the Terez Paylor scholarship award. He previously worked at the Orlando Sentinel.
has already generated considerable buzz around the team's fan base
Though it's unfair to reasonably expect Howard to emerge as a franchise-level signal caller, with comparisons likening him to reigning MVP Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills becoming increasingly common
the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Brian Batko does believe he'll have a chance to develop with less pressure given where he was selected
Batko compared Howard to Steelers 2022 first-rounder Kenny Pickett
who never quite lived up to the billing after a prolific career at the neighboring University of Pittsburgh
"Let's not get carried away here with some of the comparisons," Batko said on the North Shore Drive podcast
I think he did get better as the season went along
Will Howard kind of reminds me of Kenny Pickett without the first-round pressure and expectations ..
the arm talent was not elite by any stretch
and an edge to them and an obsession with football that could be the reason they work out
It's just that Will Howard is a sixth-round pick instead of a first-round pick."
Howard showcased his impressive athleticism and arm talent at times throughout Ohio State's run to the national title this past season
which is a major source of the hype currently surrounding him
as he started 27 games for Kansas State and threw for 5,768 yards there before transferring to the Buckeyes ahead of the 2024 campaign
but there's a reason why he didn't fly off the board until the tail end of the draft
Howard should be able to develop in a low-stress environment as Pittsburgh's No
3 quarterback behind Mason Rudolph and perhaps even Aaron Rodgers if he were to sign with the team
faced quite a bit of scrutiny and was placed under a microscrope immediately upon joining the Steelers after finishing third in Heisman Trophy voting at Pitt as a senior in 2021
His first start came in Week 5 of his rookie season
and he simply never found his footing within Pittsburgh's offense
Pickett was eventually traded to the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2024
winning the Super Bowl there as Jalen Hurts' backup
before once again being dealt this offseason to the Cleveland Browns
There's certainly some similarities between Pickett and Howard even if it isn't a one-to-one comparison
and it'll be interesting to see the latter's career trajectory with the Steelers in contrast to the former's
JACK MARKOWSKI
Howard will continue wearing the same number he wore at both Kansas State and Ohio State
The National Champion quarterback is sticking with No
which most notably was worn by wide receiver Diontae Johnson in recent years
In terms of quarterbacks to wear the number
Peyton Manning tops any list as the most prominent figure to wear No
we're really excited to add Will [Howard] to our quarterback room," offensive coordinator Arthu Smith said after Howard was selected
as I've gotten to know Will during this process
and when I got a chance to meet with him and spend some time with him at his Pro Day
[we] just came away even more impressed with the person that Will Howard is
We're just excited that we can to add to our quarterback room and the opportunity to work with him."
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Howard steps into the Steelers quarterback room that features Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson
Aaron Rodgers is still a candidate to join at some point
but there's no guarantee the Steelers will end up with the four-time MVP this season
Howard and Rudolph could begin the summer in competition for the starting job
It's rare a sixth-round quarterback earns the starting job in his rookie season
but Pittsburgh doesn't have many options
and are thrilled about what Howard could develop into in the NFL
I came to Howard with a clear goal: journalism
I didn’t fully know what I was stepping into—but I did know that whatever it was
it had to deepen my understanding of a craft I admired deeply.
but none drew me in quite like The Hilltop
The Hilltop represented the purest form of journalism on campus and regardless of my desire to be a TV journalist, I knew I had to be part of it
drove around the DMV area and blown up phones (regardless if they were on “do not disturb”) in order to fulfill my responsibility to this historic publication.
I began as a reporter in the News and Politics section under the leadership of DaQuan Lawrence.
As someone who submitted their application not expecting a “congratulations” message
I took a leap of faith fueled by quiet hope and the voices of those who didn’t believe I could.
I realized I had stepped into something far greater than myself
I wrote stories nearly every week and never missed a deadline
Thanks to DaQuan’s guidance and encouragement
I became the section editor the following year—a role I cherish deeply and one of the greatest blessings of my life
I’m grateful for every word of encouragement
every challenge and every lesson learned while serving this publication
my resume will display my Howard journalism degree
skills and experience that The Hilltop gave me
Thank you to Juan and JD for trusting me to lead the section and for pushing me to grow not just as an editor
I deeply admire the way both of you tell stories
Thank you to my News & Politics reporters for trusting me with the responsibility of leading you
I’m incredibly proud of each of you and the outstanding work you’ve accomplished
and someone asks me where it all began—I’ll always answer: The Hilltop
Thanks for visiting
Witnesses, too, feared for their lives. But they recalled being more terrified of the man wielding a knife and stained with blood than the driver accused of causing the crash.
One witness said Scruggs came after him with the knife before plunging it into the victim. Two others said Scruggs walked away, then returned to the car and began stabbing the man a second time. Scruggs denied that he stabbed him again.
“I realized something was wrong and my first thought was I just needed to figure out what’s going on,” Scruggs said. “I need to stop this driver, whatever’s going on. And that’s when I grabbed the pocketknife, because it was the first thing I could think of in the panic of the moment.”
The incident occurred on Sept. 26, 2023, when Blake Sharp stopped his Lexus in traffic and slumped over into the passenger seat. Another driver, Ahmed Gahaf, saw him and pulled over to try to help, Gahaf testified Friday.
Sharp’s hands were trembling and he seemed to be impaired, both Gahaf and Scruggs testified.
When Gahaf returned to his car to search for a tire iron to break the window and render aid, Sharp suddenly sped forward, crashing into the back of his car. Sharp then backed up and veered into a left lane, where he collided with Scruggs’ Honda Civic, Gahaf said.
Gahaf waved his arms to signal for help, he said.
Scruggs got out of his car, clutching a small pocketknife that he intended to use to break Sharp’s car window, according to filings made by Scruggs’ lawyers.
The car door was locked, so Scruggs used the back of the knife to shatter the window. When he reached inside to turn the car off, a struggle between Scruggs and Sharp began.
Gahaf said he approached the car, but ran away after Scruggs turned and lunged at him with the knife.
“He almost stabbed me, too,” Gahaf testified. “He was 3 feet from my chest.”
Scruggs said he thought Gahaf was a passenger in Sharp’s car. He told Gahaf: “Back the f--k up. Are you trying to kill me?”
In a 911 call played in court, Gahaf can be heard saying, “No, no, not me.”
Moments later, Sharp tried to accelerate, according to video footage played in court Friday. Scruggs then stabbed him several times in his arm.
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A screengrab of a photo posted publicly on the Facebook page of user Tara Jex Iglinski shows an incident on the Howard Frankland Bridge on Sept
Patrick Douglas Scruggs stabbed another motorist with a pocketknife after a crash
Iglinski said in the post that she didn't see the stabbing
“I took the photos and noticed the knife in the guys hand
and that there was blood all over both of them,” Iglinski’s post said.” I don’t know what happened before I got there or what happened after I was able to get around them.” The post was later taken down or set to private
another driver who recorded the stabbing and testified Friday
said Scruggs appeared “angry” and aggressive
“I was afraid that maybe if he saw me take a video of it
he could break down my window and try to stab me.”
Post said she saw Scruggs walk away to make a phone call
“He went back to stab the man again,” she said
A second witness who testified corroborated Post‘s account
Scruggs denied stabbing Sharp a second time
“The only time I stabbed him was that first burst,“ Scruggs said
and he didn’t seem to be as much of a threat.”
Scruggs was arrested and booked on aggravated battery and other charges
spent about a decade of his career in the U.S
Before joining an Atlanta-based private law firm in May 2023
he appeared on behalf of the federal government during hearings for Florida residents accused of taking part in the riots at the U.S
Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Jan
Scruggs’ lawyers alleged Sharp was trying to flee the scene of the crash
that he was intoxicated and that he knew he had multiple arrest warrants
Sharp, who has since been sentenced to prison for a probation violation in a Hernando County case, denied that he was under the influence or that he was trying to flee when he collided with Scruggs’ car.
He testified Friday that he fainted while driving to work from his Seffner home.
“I woke up to Mr. Scruggs trying to stab me through the window,” he said. “I thought I was going to die in my car.”
Scruggs severed all the tendons in Sharp’s left arm and sliced an artery in his wrist. Sharp said he still hasn’t regained full strength in his hand and arm.
Defense attorneys asked Sharp about his previous charges. At the time of the stabbing, Sharp was on probation after being convicted of a DUI when he was found passed out behind the wheel near Tropicana Field.
Scruggs argued it was Sharp who escalated the situation. When Scruggs reached inside the car to take the keys, he said Sharp tried to pull him into the car, cutting his arms against the shattered window glass.
“I was worried he was going to grab the knife out of my right hand,” Scruggs said.
Assistant State Attorney Nathan Vonderheide asked Scruggs whether he was angry that Sharp had hit his car.
“I have a 2018 Honda Civic. I couldn’t care less about my car,” he said. “I was in shock from getting rammed at pretty high speed.”
Defense attorney Lee Pearlman, left, with Patrick Scruggs in the courtroom during Scruggs’ hearing at the Pinellas County Justice Center on Monday. [ DIRK SHADD | Times ]Lee Pearlman, Scruggs’ lawyer, said his client found himself in a “highly dangerous situation.” He argued Scruggs was trying to protect himself and other drivers on the road and should be immune from prosecution under Florida’s stand your ground law.
“In all of this, Mr. Scruggs was attempting to prevent what appeared to be a very obviously impaired driver from harming himself with the vehicle,” Pearlman said. “But also to prevent that man from trashing his own vehicle and continuing to flee down the bridge during rush-hour traffic.”
On the books since 2005, the stand your ground law extended self-defense in Florida by removing what’s known as the “duty to retreat” when a person is faced with the threat of a violent confrontation. It permits the use of deadly force in situations where a person reasonably believes it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm.
If a judge determines a case meets the criteria of the law, the defendant will be declared immune from prosecution. The law received strong support from the National Rifle Association when it passed.
To qualify for immunity, Vonderheide argued Scruggs must have acted as a “prudent person” would have in the face of an “imminent threat.”
Scruggs acted imprudently and was not in immediate danger, he said.
“What he also demonstrated throughout his testimony is that he’s clearly frustrated and angry about this situation,” Vonderheide said.
Scruggs’ lawyers asked their client whether he had expected a violent struggle on the bridge that morning.
“I had no idea this was what I was getting into,” Scruggs said from the stand. “And, honestly, looking back, there’s no way I would intervene again.”
Post, the witness who recorded the incident, was there when police arrived and cuffed Scruggs.
“He looked like he was proud of himself,” she testified. “He looked smug.”
A Pinellas judge is expected to rule on whether the case will be dismissed by May 16.
Times staff writer Dan Sullivan contributed to this report.
Jack Prator is a reporter covering breaking news and environment. Reach him at jprator@tampabay.com.
Veteran country music singer-songwriter Rebecca Lynn Howard is seated on a swing in an enclosed "hippy den" that doubles as the back porch of her East Nashville home
swaddled amongst the half-dozen colorful throw blankets surrounding her
The area is as ripe with sunlight as it is with inspiration
ask why the grooves and vocals on the Kentucky native's album "I’m Not Who You Think I Am," released May 2 from Lee Brice's Pump House Records
sound so invitingly warm and the ambience of the room only tells half of the story
"(Album track 'Holler') opens with my grandmother’s voice singing an old-time gospel tune — a beautiful way to honor her legacy
even though she’s been gone for 20 years," Howard said
"I love that her talent is finally getting a moment in the spotlight
This song tells the story of growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky
filled with cherished memories that shaped me into the resilient woman I am today
and sharing this piece of my heart with the world brings me so much joy."
unique musical journeyThe songs that comprise "I’m Not Who You Think I Am" are 20 years old because between 2004 and 2023
Howard's career deviated from being a Grammy and International Bluegrass Music Association award-winning and Academy of Country Music award-nominated multi-genre performer favored by the Grand Ole Opry to encapsulating something greater
Howard is a rare performer gifted at all facets of the stage including with the bass
As much as she's the singer of the critically beloved top-20 country hit "Forgive" in 2002
she's also a collaborator and background vocalist favored by Country Music Hall of Famers including Ronnie Dunn
Dig a decade back into her work and find her touring as a bass guitarist for Aerosmith's Steven Tyler when he crafted a country solo release
as performers including Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood have cut her material over the past quarter century
Howard's new album celebrates being a seasoned and doggedly determined creative now willing
with a spirit tempered by empathy and time
to embrace being more willing than ever to give the bounty of her creative gifts to herself first
she wrote "I Am My Mother" as a song inspired by a text thread with a few of her regular co-writers
we love to deep clean — I'm like my mother," she recalled texting
Howard's mother visited and washed dishes in the sink at her home
country music being based on three chords and the truth sounded genuinely accurate
These songs are soulfully sung because their wisdom isn't so much driven by homepun truths as it is rooted in a particular kind of life and love that burns brighter each year like the candles on a home-baked birthday cake
"She walked through valleys with us on her shoulders / She said you'll understand someday when you're older / She poured all of her strength / in my heart and my hands so now when I think I can't I know I can," sings the performer who for years struggled with chronic anxiety disorder
Similar to “I Am My Mother,” songs like “Heart Still Does,” “Holler,” “Good Place To Turn Around,” and “Strong” reflect the power of countrified
and simple Appalachian wisdom to serve as tentposts as a life survived that “move people’s hearts.”
is another key facet of "I’m Not Who You Think I Am" that is welcomed
but not reflective of new territory for Howard's well-regarded and multifaceted career
She's been praised throughout her career for being able to hit the same type of mournful "high lonesome" falsetto that defined Bill Monroe's foundation-establishing career
"My spiritual connection to God and Southern music — Mother Maybelle Carter
banjo picking and soulful gospel (sounds) — allows me to create from an authentically raw and honest place constantly," she said
"'I’m Not Who You Think I Am' realizes that because we share or are inspired by each other's perspectives."
“A Good Place To Turn Around” highlights Howard's feelings that she’s burned every bridge she would need to turn back as she emptied her tank while heading down her existence as a metaphorical lonesome highway
Seeking solace in religion to discover peace of mind
it’s a phenomenal song-as-story-of-redemption that demands attention
The silver lining at the end of the story — and a sense of where Howard’s skills in the next chapter of her career exist best as a live performer who brings down the house — appears via “Hoedown.” Loretta Lynn
has her legacy’s imprint all over the raucous party anthem
“If she don’t quit shaking that thing talking all that trash / the back of her head is going to hit the grass / Yeah there’s a hoedown down at the barn somebody sound the hoe alarm / hoedown she tried to do it / and my fist I introduced her to it,” sings Howard on the song that revives and reimagines Lynn’s classic “Fist City.”
renowned artist and producer Elisha Hoffman and one of the award-winning best singer-songwriters of the early 2010s — South Carolina-born
two-time Academy of Country Music Song of the Year award-winner Lee Brice — with their guiding hand aiding her in developing her project
She said she is humbled to have two peerless lifelong creatives as valued aides
"Lee's a dynamic presence whose humanity and work I admire," said Howard
He's still an incredibly gifted and humble good ol' boy."
happily underscored his wife of two decades' points about her album's creative process
The longtime Nashville resident is a tireless behind-the-boards songsmith whose music industry history supersedes genres and multimedia formats and encapsulates everyone from Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle to The Chicks and Shania Twain
understanding the delicate balance between being business savvy and embracing the creative mindset
who noted that her hometown of Salyersville
is 13 miles from Loretta Lynn's home of Butcher Hollow
She also shares the icon's legendary love of blunt honesty
"Country women like us just say it like it is what it is — thankfully
visceral music'"As much as I get pitched what people consider to be hit songs
I just want to believably deliver music to an audience that feels real and relatable," said Howard when asked to describe the most significant victory of an album that showcases how steadfast she's remained in her art's authenticity for two decades
"These songs are more emotional in general sometimes than they are happy or sad," said Howard about "I’m Not Who You Think I Am."
"I'm grateful to have come through what I've gone through with my faith
I recorded these songs because they are (more defined by) an authentic spirit than a catchy lyric."
She noted that because spirits are tremendous vessels for heart and hurt
using her songs to uplift someone from life's most painful pits in their hearts and hurt in their souls is ideal
visceral music that (uniquely) moves a frequency inside and outside people's bodies that provides hope
"It's all about getting through life by being molded and shaped by the wild ride of accepting who you are more than figuring it out."
The Pittsburgh Steelers did indeed take a quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft
It wasn’t anywhere near as high as some people predicted
nor was it the quarterback on everyone’s lips
But they did take Ohio State QB Will Howard in the sixth round
The expectations for Howard will be somewhat low because of his draft position
But how does he fit into the Steelers’ quarterback room and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s scheme
“That’s actually a good fit,” said analyst and senior producer at NFL Films Greg Cosell on Monday’s episode of the Ross Tucker Podcast
“You know you’re dealing with a guy that’s big
but you know he can run a really well-schemed passing game when there’s a run-game element
I think he has a great sense of when to check it down
No one will confuse Will Howard with Justin Fields as a runner
but he’s certainly got the ability to tuck the ball and run when the situation calls for it
Howard ran for 921 yards and 19 touchdowns
He did rush for another seven touchdowns at Ohio State last year
So why did a championship-winning quarterback fall all the way to the sixth round? Especially one who completed 73 percent of his passes for 4,010 yards and 35 touchdowns? As Cosell noted, he doesn’t have the biggest of arms. As Steve Palazzolo said when discussing Howard falling to the sixth round
But that lack of elite arm strength may be part of why he developed that sense of when to check it down
While checking the ball down may not be sexy in terms of football
it can make a big difference when it comes to keeping a drive alive
the guys who wait too long to check it down because they’re waiting for something to happen down the field and they’re slow to get to checkdowns
Then they check it down and the guy gets tackled for two yards,” Cosell said
“The guys who have a really good sense of when to check it down at the right time
they check it down and the back runs for 11 yards.”
With running backs like Jaylen Warren (7.0 career yards per catch)
Kenneth Gainwell (7.1 career yards per catch)
and even rookie Kaleb Johnson (8.3 yards per catch at Iowa)
being able to get the ball in their hands at the right time to let them make moves in the open field is definitely an asset
Cosell thinks that is something Howard can do quite well
Can Will Howard be the kind of quarterback who distributes the ball well to his weapons like an old-school NBA point guard
Maybe that is how he can succeed with the Steelers
Will he get the chance to showcase that as a rookie
That depends on whether Aaron Rodgers signs anytime soon
The longer Rodgers stays out of Pittsburgh (or if he even comes at all)
the more chances Howard will have in front of the Steelers coaching staff to prove himself
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The Steelers selected Ohio State QB Will Howard in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft
and questions remain about what to expect from the young signal-caller will have in his rookie season — as well as how he’ll fit into the Steelers’ 53-man regular season roster
It’s also more likely than not that Mason Rudolph will get the nod above Howard on the depth chart — and if Aaron Rodgers signs
Howard’s impact will likely be limited to preseason games and late-game blowouts — once Pittsburgh has either decisively won or lost
Barring an embarrassing training camp and preseason performance from Howard
it seems almost impossible that former Dolphin and new Steelers QB Skylar Thompson could beat out the rookie for a spot on the 53-man roster
Howard gives Pittsburgh everything it could want in 2025: a young prospect who
could become a reliable backup while the team targets their QB in 2026.