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GRAND RAPIDS – Tony Annese is the head coach of the most successful Division II football program in decades and maybe ever.

Yet he still can’t believe his Ferris State University team has won four of the past five national championships.

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“It’s hard to win even once,” Annese said. “It’s a once in a lifetime thing to win the national championship, and we’ve been able to do it four times. Everyone here wants to win the national championship. Sometimes I look back and I pinch myself because I’m shocked that we even did it once, let alone four times.”

Not surprisingly, Ferris State was named as the No. 1 team in the Preseason Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coaches Poll. They are followed by Grand Valley State, Michigan Tech University, Davenport University and Saginaw Valley State University.

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The results were announced on Friday, July 24, at the annual GLIAC football media day in Grand Rapids.

“Quite a few of these coaches are friends,” Annese said. “So it’s always good to see them. But this (media day) is always a reminder that the season is almost upon us and we’ve got to get ready to go.”

The Bulldogs ran the table last year, with a 16-0 record and beat Harding to win their second national title in a row.

For GVSU, the season was considered a disappointment.

The Lakers were 7-3 and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

“There’s no question it burns,” GVSU coach Scott Wooster said. “There aren’t many days where you don’t think about it. You come to Grand Valley to be the best.”

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Wooster, who enters his fourth season as head coach, said he wants to return the Lakers to prominence.

“We just had our golf outing last Friday,” Wooster said. “Coach (Brian) Kelly was back, coach (Chuck) Martin was back. So was (former GVSU greats) David Kircus, Brent Lesniak and Curt Anes There’s a (sense of pride) for them that they built this place. This is their legacy. We’ll get this program back.”

Jimmy Downs, a sixth-year senior from Schoolcraft, is linebacker and team’s co-captain. He said last year was rough.

“It motivates me a lot,” Downs said. “You lose three games by 11 points … it comes down to one or two plays. We won’t let it come down to that year.”

Annese said he’s happy to have his top two quarterbacks returning this year in Wyatt Bower and Chase Carter. They combined for 2,952 passing yards and 35 touchdowns. Bower is a redshirt sophomore from Corunna and Carter is a junior from Orlando, Fla.

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“We’ve gotten enough back from last year that we’ll have a good continuity,” Annese said. “Our top two quarterbacks are returning. Last year, we didn’t know who our starting quarterback was a year ago. I feel like we’ve got the right guys in place.”

Annese, who enters his 14th season at Ferris, said the team’s recent success makes recruiting easier.

“There’s different factors that appeal to young people,” he said. “First, it’s academic programs. Do we have the program that a certain individual wants? We’ve got over 180 majors (at Ferris State), so that helps. Also, how much scholarship money you can give a player? It’s certainly a selling point for me. I’d be lying if I didn’t go into a high school with four national championship rings to show them. Hopefully that’s a selling point.”

One of the biggest selling points is name dropping Trinidad Chambliss. The former Ferris State quarterback transferred to the University of Mississippi a year ago. He was on a national stage as Ole Miss went 13-2 and reached the semifinals of the Division 1 playoffs.

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“Trinidad, obviously, has done great at Ole Miss,” Annese said. “He’s a very visible success story. So yeah, that helps. It also helps some kids wonder ‘should we go into the portal, too?’ So it works both ways. But it’s been a blessing for us and I’m very proud of Trinidad.”

The Bulldogs begin the season at Pittsburg State on Aug. 27 and play rival Grand Valley State in Allendale on Oct. 17.

This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: GLIAC Media Day: Ferris State football aims to reload, while GVSU must regroup

The Listed Rosebud race looms as a potential target for dual Group placegetter Eviction Notice, should the colt cap off his two-year-old season with a win.

After securing placings in the Canonbury Stakes and Silver Slipper during the summer, the Tulloch Lodge gelding went to the paddock following a midfield effort in the Black Opal Stakes, which was won by Music Time, a subsequent Golden Slipper placegetter.

His return to racing occurred in midweek grade at Warwick Farm earlier this month, with the aim of breaking his maiden. However, he met a promising colt in Castillo King, prepared by Michael Freedman.

“I think the winner was very good, and his was an honest run,” stated co-trainer Adrian Bott.

“He’s come back very well and he’s doing things much better this preparation. That should help him sustain a longer ‘prep’, and open up a few options later on.”

Bott is aware of the short nine-day turnaround for Eviction Notice in Saturday’s Marcellin College Randwick Handicap (1100m). Under the set weight conditions, he will also concede up to five kilograms to his rivals.

However, if the track continues to improve from its soft 7 rating on Thursday, Bott is hopeful the juvenile can achieve a victory before his third birthday on August 1.

“There are a few things against him, but he is better for that first run, and I thought that would end up being a pretty good form race,” Bott commented.

“He has been gelded this prep, which is where we’ve seen the biggest change mentally.

“He used to be in a bit of a rush at times. He’s got an abundance of speed, but it’s how he utilises that because at times, he was wanting to get the race over and done with.”

If Eviction Notice can measure up at Randwick, Bott indicated that early-season three-year-old stakes races, such as the Listed Rosebud (1100m) on August 15, would be considered.

“Those are options for him,” he said.

“We want to see him prove himself to get into those races again and try to give him a bit of confidence.

“Then you can take that mindset that he’s an experienced horse with a bit of fitness on his side going early into the spring before some of those other horses resume.”

Adam Hyeronimus is booked to ride Eviction Notice from barrier eight.

With Eviction Notice set to race, consider exploring online bookmakers for the latest racing odds.

Birmingham Phoenix set a record-breaking innings at Edgbaston with a whopping 214 – the highest score Edgbaston has ever seen in The Hundred. Despite a valiant chase and a mighty response of 204 from Trent Rockets, the target ultimately proved too tough to reach.

MATCH REPORT: Phoenix beat Rockets in high-scoring thriller

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Legendary trainer Teddy Atlas has considered the “question marks” that surround Errol Spence Jr ahead of his ring return against Tim Tszyu.

The 36-year-old has not fought since July 2023, back when he suffered a ninth-round stoppage defeat in his undisputed welterweight encounter with Terence Crawford.

Not only has he incurred three years of inactivity, but many feel that Spence has never been the same fighter since his life-threatening car crash in 2019.

In addition to all of this, ‘The Truth’ has successfully requested a 2lb increase after originally agreeing to face Tszyu at a catchweight of 158lbs.

As a result, many are doubtful that Spence will turn back the clock and defeat his more active opponent at Sydney’s Afterpay Arena, Australia, this weekend.

At the same time, Tszyu has hardly set the world alight in recent performances, with two of his last five fights resulting in brutal stoppage defeats to Sebastian Fundora and Bakhram Murtazaliev.

That said, Hall of Famer Atlas is backing the Australian to emerge victorious, saying on his YouTube channel that there is too much uncertainty attached to Spence’s comeback.

“The naturally smaller man, who is moving up, is requesting a little change [in weight]. That’s a little concerning.

“I’d love to pick Spence. But being at home, and with Tszyu being active … there’s too many question marks about Spence.

“Even with the flaws in [Tszyu], I know what I’m getting. I think that would probably be enough to favour Tszyu.”

While Spence should be applauded for taking on such an established opponent, many have questioned whether Tszyu is the wisest choice following his three years of inactivity.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night for allegedly operating while intoxicated.

Romo was reportedly stopped on a highway and performed poorly on field sobriety tests, FOX6 in Milwaukee reported. He was released and is due in court Sept. 21.

Other information regarding the arrest was not immediately available. Neither the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office nor CBS immediately responded to emails from Fox News Digital.

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(Left) Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys slaps hands with Terrance Williams #83 prior to the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Jan. 1, 2017, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Right) Tony Romo was arrested in Milwaukee on Thursday night for operating while impaired. ( Mitchell Leff/Getty Images; Fox News Digital)

Romo retired from football in 2017 and soon joined CBS as a color commentator.

He was the Cowboys’ starter from 2006 to 2015, but an injury cost him his spot in 2016 to Dak Prescott. The Cowboys released him after the season, and he eventually hung up the cleats.

Romo threw for 34,183 yards, 248 touchdowns, and 117 interceptions, completing 65.3% of his passes. 

He was named to the Pro Bowl four times and finished tied for third in the MVP vote in 2014 behind Aaron Rodgers and J.J. Watt — he was tied with DeMarcio Murray.

Tony Romo mugshot from arrest. (Fox News Digital)

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Romo went 2-4 in the playoffs, famously dropping a snap for a potential game-winning field goal in his first against the Seattle Seahawks. Romo then picked up the ball and tried to run for a touchdown but was stopped short, giving Seattle the win.

Romo never made it past the NFC divisional round.

Romo after a game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Arlington, Texas.

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Since retiring, Romo and Jim Nantz have been the main tandem for CBS, calling three Super Bowls, including the Kansas City Chiefs’ overtime win over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII.

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The EA FC 26 Phil Foden Futties SBC has officially dropped in Ultimate Team, bringing one of the most dynamic attacking cards of the season to your squad. If you are eager to add this incredible 97-rated superstar before the challenge expires in six days, you are in the right place. In this guide, I will help you find the cheapest solution to complete every required squad without wasting your valuable coins. Let us dive into the requirements and get this elite playmaker unlocked for your club.

Completing the Phil Foden Futties SBC in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team

Unlocking this new Futties card requires you to submit four different squads. I have put together the cheapest solution below to help you complete the SBC without emptying your coin balance. If you follow the solutions below and completely rely on Transfer Market, you would need around 170,000 in-game coins.

1) Manchester City

Requirements: Submit an 89-rated squad containing one Manchester City player and a TOTW, TOTS, or FOF card.

Solution:

• One 94-rated or higher FOF card: 10,000 to 15,000 UT Coins
• One 89-rated card: 1,800 to 3,300 UT Coins
• Five 88-rated cards: 900 to 2,500 UT Coins each
• Four 87-rated cards: 800 to 1,300 UT Coins each

Total cost: Approximately 19,500 to 36,000 UT Coins

2) England

Requirements: Submit an 89-rated squad containing one English player and a TOTW, TOTS, or FOF card.

Solution:

• One 94-rated or higher FOF card: 10,000 to 15,000 UT Coins
• One 89-rated card: 1,800 to 3,300 UT Coins
• Five 88-rated cards: 900 to 2,500 UT Coins each
• Four 87-rated cards: 800 to 1,300 UT Coins each

Total cost: Approximately 19,500 to 36,000 UT Coins

3) Premier League

Requirements: Submit a 90-rated squad containing one Premier League player and a TOTW, TOTS, or FOF card.

Solution:

• Three 90-rated or higher FOF cards: 10,000 to 15,000 UT Coins each
• One 88-rated card: 900 to 2,500 UT Coins
• Six 87-rated cards: 800 to 1,300 UT Coins each
• One 86-rated card: 800 to 1,000 UT Coins

Total cost: Approximately 36,500 to 56,300 UT Coins per squad.

4) Top Form

Requirements: Submit a 90-rated squad containing a TOTW, TOTS, or FOF card.

Solution:

• Three 90-rated or higher FOF cards: 10,000 to 15,000 UT Coins each
• One 88-rated card: 900 to 2,500 UT Coins
• Six 87-rated cards: 800 to 1,300 UT Coins each
• One 86-rated card: 800 to 1,000 UT Coins

Total cost: Approximately 36,500 to 56,300 UT Coins per squad.

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Is the Phil Foden Futties card worth it?

I can confidently say that completing the EA FC 26 Phil Foden Futties SBC is completely worth the effort and coins. When you look at the stats on this 97-rated special card, it is easy to see why he is a must-have. With 95 Pace, 95 Positioning, and 94 Shooting, he is going to be a massive threat in the attacking third. His 97 Shot Power and 94 Finishing mean he will consistently find the back of the net for you.

What truly sets this card apart is the incredible 99 Dribbling stats. He maxes out with 99 Agility, Balance, Reactions, Ball Control, and Composure. This makes him feel incredibly responsive and smooth on the ball. His passing is also elite, featuring 93 Short Passing, 92 Vision, and an impressive 96 Curve to easily split open opposing defenses.

One of the best features of this card is the versatility he offers your squad. You can play him anywhere across the midfield or attack, utilizing excellent roles like Playmaker++ at CAM or Inside Forward++ on the wings. Furthermore, having 5-Star Skill Moves and a 5-Star Weak Foot ensures he can execute any skill or take a shot perfectly from any angle.

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While he comes with no PlayStyles out of the box, this is actually a massive advantage for your team building. You can add them via Evos, allowing you to completely customize the player item to perfectly fit your tactical setup. Overall, there is no debate about adding this dynamic attacker to your endgame Ultimate Team squad.