Brookings, SD

Columbus, OH

San Antonio, TX

If you had asked folks this time last year who would have been representing the Southland Conference in the playoffs last year, the overwhelming answer would have been Incarnate Word. It’s similarly the same situation right now. But it was not UIW who won the league in 2023 and the Cardinals, much to the surprise of most, weren’t in the bracket when it was revealed. That distinction instead went to a Nichols team that rose from the woodwork to dispatch their heavily-favored conference foes.

Southland 2024 Preview: UIW Seeks Bonce Back, SFA Comes Home

New York Giants On SI

The Giants defensive line has long been a strength of the team. So why isn't it a top unit league wide?

Giants Defensive Ranked as a Middling Unit

Jacksonville, FL

FOX Sports

Led by Josh Allen and Travon Walker, Jacksonville's strength is its D-line. Here's how the pass-rushers will take pressure off the Jags' QB.

While Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence gets headlines, defensive line to lead team

Louisiana State

Baton Rouge, LA

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

LSU had a very strong case for having the top quarterback and receiver duo in the nation last season. Signal-caller Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy while leading the nation in nearly every quarterback category, and Malik Nabers finished as the Biletnikoff runner-up after leading the nation in receiving yards prior to bowl season and setting LSU’s all-time receiving record.

Garrett Nussmeier to Kyren Lacy could be one of the nation's best quarterback-receiver connections

San Francisco 49ers On SI

The 49ers have one of the most loaded rosters in the NFL because they don't spend much on offensive linemen. And that's why Warren Sharp of Sharp Football Analysis recently ranked the 49ers offensive line 17th-best in the NFL.

Warren Sharp: The 49ers Have the NFL's 17th-Best Offensive Line

Philadelphia, PA

NFL fans are in shock after learning an interesting stat about Philadelphia Eagles rookie wide receiver Johnny Wilson. The Eagles selected Johnny Wilson in the sixth round (at No. 185 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft. Per the Eagles’ team website, the 6-foot-6 Wilson is the biggest wide receiver drafted in the past 10 years.

Social Media Is Going Wild Over Philadelphia Eagles’ Newest Wide Receiver Who’s One Of The Tallest In NFL History

Minneapolis, MN

ClutchPoints

The Minnesota Vikings are entering a new era without former franchise QB Kirk Cousins. Veteran Sam Darnold and first-round rookie J.J. McCarthy are the new signal callers in Minnesota. A recent workout video shows one of Minnesota’s new QBs throwing the ball around with a former Vikings’ fan favorite. Yesterday, former Vikings’ receiver Adam Thielen […]
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Within hours of the sighting on Wednesday, Frank van Manen caught word that there was a grizzly sow with five cubs in tow spotted in Yellowstone National Park. Five cubs following mom is so unlikely that van Manen, who leads the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team, pondered an explanation.

Five grizzly bear cubs make the largest litter in Yellowstone-area history

Missouri State

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CJ Coombs

The first time my family walked into a Ponderosa Steakhouse was in the late 1960s. It was new and the experience was great. Like other new restaurants, if the management doesn't stay on top, the quality of service can decline. The location we went to did change through the years, but in the beginning, it was great.

The 1960s: the Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouses are still around in some states

Maine State

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Jacksonville Today

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his wife, Marissa, are expecting a baby. The couple posted pictures on their social media accounts Thursday afternoon with the caption “A little Lawrence on the way.”

A little Lawrence is on the way

Georgia State

DeanLand

Georgia's population grew beyond the 11 million mark in 2023, reaching 11,029,227 residents according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. With a robust population increase of 2.9% from 2020 to 2023, 315,456 new residents arrived in the state. Georgia was the 10th fastest-growing state in the US by percentage during the reporting period.

Georgia's Population Surges Past 11 Million, Fueled by Migration

When it comes to living a longer life in Georgia, location matters. And living in one of Georgia's top counties for longevity can add up to 13 years of extra life expectancy as compared to its bottom-ranked counties.

Huge Life Expectancy Gap Revealed Between Georgia's Urban, Rural Counties

Joplin, MO

The location of the Undercliff Grill & Bar has some interesting history. It's a family-owned venue located at 6385 Old Highway 71 in Tipton Ford, Missouri according to its website. This restaurant might be a hidden gem if you're looking for an interesting dining experience under a cliff.

Yes, that's a cliff: the Undercliff Grill & Bar in Joplin, Missouri

Arkansas State

Branson, MO

Many believe the cryptid Ozark Howler is simply a folk monster like Momo. The Ozark Howler has been brought forward in oral traditions as a creature of the Ozark Mountains. The Ozark Mountains span parts of Missouri and Arkansas and have been home to this legendary creature that has captured the imagination of many. This elusive animal has been described as a large, black, and shaggy creature. Some say it looks like a very large cat. It's also been reported in numerous sightings, stories of which have been passed down through generations. Many wonder if the Ozark Howler is a real creature or simply a myth.

Missouri's Ozark Mountains: legend of the Ozark Howler and whether it's fact or fiction

According to Shakey's website, this pizza parlor is only in California, North Carolina, and Washington state in the U.S. now. This was my family's go-to pizza joint when my father was stationed with the Air Force outside of Omaha, Nebraska. We liked it so much, that when we were transferred again, it was hopeful we'd find another one.

Shakey's Pizza Parlor and nostalgia: the first franchised pizza restaurant also landed in Missouri

Wyoming State

If you’ve been hiking or hunting in Wyoming, you’ve likely come across no trespassing signs. But sometimes what lies beyond those signs isn’t actually private property. Instead, it’s public land, which should be legally accessible to all.

Has Wyoming’s attempt to stop bogus ‘no trespassing’ signs made a difference?

The Current GA

People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

Douglasville, GA

Five Georgia cities landed among the 100 fastest-growing incorporated cities in the US, and all experienced double-digit growth rates over the past three years. And of those five Georgia cities, three are within the growing ring of far-outer suburbs of Atlanta, commonly known in geographic and population tracking circles as "exurbs."

Georgia "Exurbs" Among America's Top 100 Fastest Growing Cities

Quarterback is the most important position in the NFL. Patirck Mahomes and the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs have proved that, just like Tom Brady and the Patriots before them. But having a top QB alone isn't enough to be a playoff-caliber team. From supporting offensive skill players to the...

Every NFL team's most important player (non-quarterback edition) for 2024 season

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UDD’s Top-20 FCS Defensive Players for 2024

Some of the best names in FCS football reside on defense right now and the old adage... as it certainly did last year... often proves itself...

UDD’s Top-20 FCS Defensive Players for 2024

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