THE TAKEAWAY
Virginia Tech: The Hokies lost three straight in September against Purdue, Rutgers and Marshall, but they did a nice job rallying for a winning season. Virginia Tech appears headed in a positive direction under coach Brent Pry.
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Virginia Tech: The Hokies are scheduled to open next season at Vanderbilt on Aug. 31.
Tennessee QB Joe Milton opts out of Citrus Bowl for NFL draft, leaving Nico Iamaleava to start
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton has opted out to prepare for the 2024 NFL draft, leaving freshman Nico Iamaleava to make his first career start for the 25th-ranked Volunteers in Monday's Citrus Bowl.
Seimone Augustus eligible on basketball Hall of Fame ballot
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — On Thursday the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced that LSU star Seimone Augustus will be on the ball for the upcoming class.
Florida State will turn to No. 3 quarterback as Tate Rodemaker opts out for Orange Bowl vs. Georgia
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State quarterback Tate Rodemaker will not play in the Orange Bowl and Brock Glenn will start against Georgia on Saturday, the Seminoles said Monday.
Missouri's Cody Schrader goes from D-II star to folk hero in leading Tigers to the Cotton Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — There were very few people willing to wager that Missouri would be playing in a New Year's Six bowl game this season.
Gymnastics star Simone Biles named AP Female Athlete of the Year a third time after dazzling return
(AP) — There were jitters, of course. Considering all that happened, how could there not be?
Saints' aggressive play-calling hurts them in loss to Rams
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — New Orleans coach Dennis Allen knew coming into Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams that the Saints couldn't be conservative in their decisions. Not when they were facing a resurgent Rams offense and with the Saints' own playoff hopes on the line.
Legros’ big night lifts Dogs to 89-76 win over Midland
The Jennings Bulldogs picked up a big win over the Midland Rebels Thursday night at Gaudet Gymnasium by a final count of 89-76 in front of a full house. The two teams went back and forth for much of the first half, however a huge third period lifted the Bulldogs to a lead they would never relinquish the rest of the second half. The Dogs trailed by as many as seven in the first half, but found a way to answer back every time Midland grabbed a lead. Jeremy Legros had a monster outing for the Bulldogs by pouring in 34 points, most coming by attacking the rim off of the dribble. The sharp-shooting guard also drained four 3-point bombs in the win, and the Dogs saw four players hit double figures in total. D.K. Sams went for 17, while Sterling Guillory and Azire Simon also put up 10 in the win.
Lady Dogs fall to 5A Barbe, 67-28
The Jennings Lady Dogs hosted the Class 5A Barbe Lady Bucs in basketball This week. The Lady Bucs bolted out to a 10-2 lead and would go on to defeat the Lady Dogs, 67-28.
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