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How a Provo boy became one of the youngest chiefs of staff in U.S. Senate history Meet the 28-year-old politico powering the office of Utah Sen. Mike Lee The youngest chief of staff in the U.S. Senate says he rocketed from Utah to Washington, D.C., relying on the principle, “Say yes to everything.” But when the office of Sen. Mike Lee first offered the then-22-year-old Mark Wait a fast-track to his dream Capitol career, he said “no.” Wait had already committed to finish the year as an intern for the chief of staff to the president of Utah…
BYU football recruiting rolls on with top Big 12 commitments BYU’s 2026 recruiting class well on its way to being one of the best in program history An interesting back-and-forth took place in Big 12 recruiting the past seven days. In a surprising run, BYU took the lead in recruiting rankings for the class of 2026 as the No. 1 class, then Texas Tech got a commitment from a five-star offensive tackle and replaced BYU at No. 1 spot. But the Cougars received two huge commitments from highly ranked athletes on Monday and that elevated Kalani Sitake’s recruiting 2026 class…
LOYALTY OVER MILLIONS: FSU’S TIM HARRIS JR. TURNS DOWN $8M OHIO STATE OFFER.. HE MADE IT CLEAR THAT… Full Story: In a bold and unexpected move that’s resonating throughout the college football world, Florida State wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Tim Harris Jr. has reportedly turned down an $8 million offer from the Ohio State Buckeyes, choosing to stay in Tallahassee and continue building something special with the Seminoles. According to sources close to both programs, Ohio State aggressively pursued Harris Jr. for a high-ranking offensive role, drawn by his rising reputation as one of the brightest…
FSU’S EARL LITTLE JR. SHOCKS SPORTS WORLD WITH RECORD-BREAKING $50M NIKE DEAL Full Story: In a move that is reshaping the future of college athletics, Florida State football star Earl Little Jr. has signed a monumental $50 million endorsement deal with Nike, according to a breaking ESPN report. The deal, the largest known NIL endorsement in college football history, is a seismic shift in the athlete-brand partnership landscape and a defining moment in the NIL era. A Game-Changer for College Sports Nike’s landmark deal with Little Jr.—a standout defensive back for the Seminoles—is being described by insiders…
POWER MOVE: FSU’S MIKE NORVELL INKS $30.6M POWERADE DEAL, DONATES $8.1M TO PROGRAM, AIDS ORPHANAGES Full Story: In a groundbreaking moment for college football and sports endorsements, Florida State head coach Mike Norvell has reportedly signed a massive $30.6 million endorsement deal with Powerade, according to an exclusive ESPN report. The deal not only cements Norvell’s status as one of the most recognizable figures in college athletics, but also showcases his deep-rooted commitment to giving back. A First for College Coaches While high-profile endorsement deals have become common for players in the NIL era, Norvell’s agreement…
THE GREAT MICHAEL JORDAN: WHY HE STILL REIGNS AS BASKETBALL’S UNDISPUTED G.O.A.T. Full Story: The debate over who holds the title of the Greatest of All Time (G.O.A.T.) in basketball has raged on for decades, with fans, analysts, and players weighing in on comparisons between legends like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and others. Yet, one name continues to tower above the rest—Michael Jordan. More than two decades after his final retirement, Jordan’s legacy remains not just intact, but legendary. His combination of dominance, competitiveness, cultural impact, and on-court excellence sets him apart in a way that…
IN A SPORT INCREASINGLY RULED BY MONEY,FSU QB BROCK GLENN JUST REMINDED THE WORLD THAT LOYALTY STILL MATTERS AS HE REJECTS $4.5M FSU QB Brock Glenn Rejects $4.5M Texas A&M NIL Offer, Chooses Loyalty Over Payday In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves through the college football world, Florida State quarterback Brock Glenn has turned down a staggering $4.5 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer from Texas A&M—opting instead to stay loyal to the Seminoles. Sources close to the situation revealed that the Aggies were aggressively pursuing Glenn to replace outgoing quarterback Marcel Reed, reportedly…
BYU Football Lands Nehemiah Kolone Over Big 12 Foe BYU football continues to win on the recruiting trail. Hours after BYU picked up a commitment from Arkansas three-star linebacker Braxton Lindsey on Monday, the Cougars landed another pledge to their heralded 2026 recruiting class. Nehemiah Kolone picks BYU over Michigan State and Oklahoma State My commitment announcement — Nehemiah Kolone (@MiahKolone) July 8, 2025 This time, it was Stillwater, Oklahoma defensive lineman Nehemiah Kolone. The three-star lineman picked BYU over finalists Michigan State and hometown Oklahoma State in a hat ceremony at his high…
TIES THAT BIND: This BYU grad is linked to Kresimir Cosic like no one else It’s Jared Price, a BYU Graduate Whose Remarkable Connection to Krešimir Ćosić is Unlike Anyone Else’s: 🏀 A Unique Bond, Across Time and Culture Mission Roots Price served as a missionary in the Slovenia–Ljubljana mission (2002–04), which included Croatia. He saw firsthand the legacy of Ćosić, who played a key role in introducing the LDS Church to the region. > “Kreso … convinced the government to allow the missionaries into Croatia in the first place.” Translator of Record In…
🏈ESPN UPDATE: ARKANSAS TO POSTHUMOUSLY HONOR COACHING LEGEND FRANK BROYLES IN 2025 TRIBUTE .. 🏆 ESPN News Flash Arkansas is set to bestow a posthumous honor upon legendary coach and longtime athletic director Frank Broyles, celebrating his profound impact on the university, the sport, and student-athletes—even after his passing in August 2017 . — 💡 Why It Matters Broyles’ Legacy, a cornerstone for Arkansas: Led the Razorbacks to their only football national championship in 1964, compiled a record of 144–58–5 over 19 seasons, and became the university’s athletic director from 1974 to 2007 .…