McKenna Bitikofer 
Staff Writer

Obsessive: the key word that separates a typical fan from a “stan.” Originating from an Eminem song of the same name, stan culture is characterized by the extreme dedication and devotion some people have towards their favorite creators. 

This phenomenon is nothing new, as this type of fanaticism has been around since the 1960s with The Beatles “Beatlemania.” But when COVID-19 hit in 2020, stan culture took a turn as more and more creators crossed the line of being friendly to being friends with their fans online.

The pandemic brought with it feelings of immense loneliness and stress for everyone. To help fill this void, people turned towards online content creators. Minecraft YouTuber Dream and his group of friends were a common outlet that younger people turned towards, with their content targeting teens as early as 12 to those in their 20s. 

When it comes to dealing with a younger audience, the exchanges between creator and fan can get easily misinterpreted as being an actual friendship. Although we will never know the full extent of some private chats, we can still judge based on what has been said publicly.

Posted to his private Twitter account that had hundreds of thousands of followers, Dream had once tweeted: “I genuinely love and care about you guys. You are like a whole bunch of kittens and I LOVE YOU. Not every creator will feel the same as me, and that’s fine, but I’m being genuine every time I say it. I love you and care about you.” This kind of behavior is simply odd knowing that the majority of the audience was 13-to-15 years old. 

For me personally, my direct messages  consisted of similar behavior leading to one of Dream’s friends following me. For a “friendship” to form between a popular creator that is 20 years old and a random 13 year old, there had to have been some lines crossed no matter the context of the conversations. 

I fell into this same trap, as well, with Dream as I was friends with him on Snapchat. Now at the time, snapping back and forth with a popular creator made me feel special. Looking back at it now, I realize how disturbing it was for a 21-year-old to be communicating with someone who’s barely a teenager. 

Dream is just one of many creators to have engaged in odd behavior with their fans. Colleen Ballinger, better known by her alias “Miranda Sings,” was called out for similarily weird actions towards her underaged audience. 

When Ballinger was on tour, she had segments of the show that would bring audience members up on stage. One of these portions was the “yoga bit,” where Ballinger and a volunteer would try and replicate difficult and weird looking yoga poses. X user @noitsbecks spoke about her experience at a 2019 Miranda Sings show and how humiliated she felt.

“She encouraged her fans to wear revealing clothing so we would get called on stage,” they said. “And then she exploited us and our bodies for her own gain.”  

In response to these allegations, Ballinger released an “apology” video discussing “the toxic gossip train,” referring to her odd messages with fans. “Times in DMs when I would overshare details of my life which was really weird of me,” she sang.To say the least, that video has over 18 million views and now her content gets on average 40,000 views. 

Even for creators that don’t have as close of a relationship to their audiences as Dream, safety is a major concern. Many stans can go as far as trying to find them in real life. Even as simple as giving away the city of a creator’s home can be dangerous. Especially if they believe they are friends with the creator because of the attention they receive in private messages, both parties end up in a form of danger and uncomfortability. 

Typically, these cases end in severe repercussions, such as the end of their careers, because stans of younger generations looking up to someone older makes the creators liable. Our minds do not fully develop until 25, so someone in their mid-twenties should not be interacting with someone as vulnerable as a teenager. 

Although I think celebrities should acknowledge their fanbases, there is an inherent responsibility creators hold in establishing a boundary between themselves and their audience. For the majority of celebrities, they are able to interact with their audience with no issues. Whether it be at a meet and greet or a minor interaction on social media, there should be nothing more than that.

Sở hữu 20 dòng thắng vơi luật chơi đơn giản, mini game Super Mario 789Club đang khiến nhiều cược thủ thích mê. Đây cũng là gợi ý hay giúp anh em sớm tìm ra trò cược hợp gu cho mình đấy.

Hơn nữa, 789Club còn được nhiều cơ quan đánh giá, thẩm định nhà cái uy tín cấp phép hoạt động hợp pháp. Đây là địa chỉ cá cược trực tuyến uy tín đáng chọn giúp chúng ta đảm bảo quyền và lợi ích khách chơi hiệu quả hơn nữa.

Super Mario 789Club Có Uy Tín Không?

Chơi Super Mario 789Club sẽ không làm anh em thất vọng. Đây là trò chơi chuyên nghiệp với nhiều cách thắng. Trò này còn có tỉ lệ ăn đậm giúp chúng ta sớm đổi đời như ý:

Chưa dừng lại ở đó, game còn có nhiều tính năng thông minh. Anh em có thể bật/tắt âm thanh để tập trung săn thưởng như ý. Cách chơi dễ hiểu, nhiều lựa chọn cũng là lý do giúp game kể trên được săn đón. Anh em hãy sớm đến 789 Club và khám phá ngay!

Khám Phá Tỷ Lệ Cược Hấp Dẫn Của Trò Chơi Super Mario Tại 789Club

Khi gặp biểu tượng Jackpot trong game, anh em có thể nhận về hũ nổ với giá trị thưởng không báo trước. Mới đây, tài khoản game Minhcaotay ở Tây Nguyên đã nhận về 2 tỷ tiền thưởng với game này. Anh em cũng là một trong số đó nếu sớm ghé thăm sân chơi công bằng, minh bạch, nhân văn kể trên.

Super Mario 789Club được đánh giá cao còn vì:

• Hệ số thưởng đa dạng từ x0.4 – x85 lần số vốn đã bỏ ra như ý cho cược thủ.
• Game có tới 20 dòng thưởng tạo trải nghiệm thú vị, mới lạ, tránh sự tẻ nhạt, đơn điệu cho khách chơi.
• Anh em dễ dàng theo dõi lịch sử phiên cược để xuống vốn một cách thông minh. Gợi ý này sẽ giúp chúng ta tránh áp lực tài chính và có nhiều khám phá đáng nhớ hơn nữa.

Ngoài ra, cược thủ cũng nên tìm hiểu thêm về Plants Zombies Slots 789Club. Đây cũng là mini game đáng chơi vì dễ hiểu, sớm thắng lớn.

Hy vọng review kể trên về Super Mario 789Club sẽ không làm anh em lãng phí thời gian vô ích. Đây là game bổ ích giúp cược thủ giải tỏa căng thẳng hiệu quả. Hơn thế nữa, trò cược còn mang về thưởng lớn với nhiều hệ số thưởng đẳng cấp. Cùng đến và khám phá ngay!

Houston coach Willie Fritz stands with hands on hips and his eyes on the ground. Image from matchup earlier in the season. | Raphael Fernandez/The Cougar

Houston football has yet to win a game this season where they lost the turnover battle, their matchup on Nov. 15 against Arizona at the Arizona stadium.

The Cougars lost the ball four times with three fumbles and one interception, only snagging a single interception of their own from senior defensive back Hershey McLaurin in the fourth quarter.

The loss follows a trend for the Cougars, who have struggled after off weeks this season.

Their recent 42-14 loss to Kansas after a bye week was another example of the team’s challenges when returning to action after a week off. If taking into account the first week of the season and two games coming off a bye, the Cougars have been outscored 96-24.

“We have been doing a good job playing smart and being plus in turnover takeaway, we did not do that,” coach Willie Fritz said. “We had some foolish penalties.”

The rust showed from the start that it was anything but smooth, as their first two drives ended with two costly turnovers.

The first drive ended abruptly when freshman running back J’Marion Burnette coughed up the ball at the Arizona 45-yard line. 

The Wildcats capitalized on the mistake and scored the game’s first touchdown when sophomore quarterback Noah Fifita threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to junior wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan. 

The Cougar took possession for the second time, but disaster struck when Burnette fought for an extra yard but fumbled the ball in the process. 

Although the Cougar managed to recover, they came up short of the first down marker, turning the ball over.

Houston’s longest drive took shape at the start of the second when sophomore quarterback Zeon Chriss and redshirt freshman running back Re’Shaun Sanford II had some strong runs to get the Cougars to the Arizona 1-yard line, but it was not enough.

Even senior quarterback Donovan Smith entered the game but could not get the Cougars over the threshold. On fourth down, Chriss threw a pass that was broken up by an Arizona defender, marking a failed red zone trip for Houston.

Later in the quarter, junior wide receiver Mekhi Mews sparked excitement on the Houston sideline with what seemed to be a touchdown via a punt return. However, the play was called back due to a Houston penalty.  

Houston went backward five yards before Chriss threw an interception into the hands of sophomore defensive back Genesis Smith at Arizona’s 39-yard line. 

Arizona’s field goal attempt on the ensuing drive ended in disaster, as they fumbled the snap, giving Houston the ball back at their own 20-yard line with less than three minutes left. This gave the Cougars a crucial opportunity to take control.

UH pushed with senior kicker Jack Martin’s field goal attempt from 49 yards, changing the score bored to 7-3

Arizona’s senior kicker Tyler Loop hit a career-long field from 62 yards to end the half with a 10-3 advantage. 

In the third, the Cougars attempted a fake punt to get some traction by sending out senior quarterback Holman Edwards. However, the pass to junior wide receiver Stephon Johnson fell short and went under review, resulting in a loss of downs.

At the start of the third, the Wildcats scored another touchdown with a 13-yard pass from Fifita to senior running back Quali Conley to give the Wildcats a 14 point lead

Conley scored another touchdown up the middle for a gain of 50 yards, which changed the score 27-3 with less than five minutes in the quarter.

On the Cougars’ last drive, Stanford fumbled the ball, killing Houston’s last hopes of scoring a touchdown. For the third time this season, the team walked off the field with no touchdowns to their name. 

“We are just having a tough time getting any movement,” Fritz said. “We were hoping to start the second half well, but we didn’t.”

Carlos Allen finished with three tackles and 1.5 sacks, as Keith Cooper Jr. tallied six tackles and one sack of his own. 

The Cougars are now 4-6 on the year and 3-4 in Big 12 play, and with only two games remaining, UH faces a crucial stretch to keep their bowl hopes alive. 

Looking ahead, the Cougars’ next game is on Nov. 23 against the Baylor Bears. Houston will sport its blue uniforms while honoring its seniors.

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Dear Abby: No matter what I do, I can’t seem to land a girlfriend. I’m always nice, respectful and pay for every date I go on. Why can’t I get a girlfriend? All those alpha gym bros have one, but they’re so stuck up. Why do nice guys like me always finish last? 

With sophomore quarterback Brandon Rose sidelined due to a season-ending foot injury last week against BYU, Isaac Wilson took back the Utah offense with a chance to derail a surging Colorado team.

Unfortunately for Utah, the Colorado Buffaloes are a much improved team from last year, especially on the offensive side of the ball. The Utes faced an early deficit in this game and were unable to mount a comeback as Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter made play after play to send Utah back home with their sixth consecutive loss, 49-24.

Recap

The Utah defense has struggled to create turnovers so far this year, but on the very first play from scrimmage, a Sanders throw over the middle was intercepted by Lander Barton and returned 17 yards to help set up the Utes at the Colorado 21-yard line.

Despite the excellent field position, a Colorado sack on third down forced the Utes into a field goal attempt as Cole Becker gave Utah an early 3-0 lead from 32 yards out.

The Buffaloes had no problem answering the early Utah score, however, as a 42-yard touchdown pass and a 76-yard punt return touchdown after forcing the Utes into a three-and-out gave Colorado a 14-3 advantage with 5:49 remaining in the first quarter.

The second quarter was much of the same for Utah as the offense struggled to move the ball, leaving the defense on the field for a majority of the first half.

The Ute defense remained solid, however, as a Colorado fumble recovered at the 23-yard line gave Utah another short field. Unfortunately for the Utes, a quick three-and-out forced by the Buffaloes resulted in another Becker field goal, this time from 34 yards out. With 5:35 to go in the first half, Colorado remained on top 14-6.

With 5:28 left in the second quarter, the Colorado offense was able to drive 85 yards down the field to score their third touchdown of the first half, extending their lead to 21-6 and leaving just 0:49 for the Utah offense to work with.

Becker was the story in the first half, and that continued to be the case as he was able to knock in his third field goal this time from 47 yards out as time expired in the second quarter. The Becker field goal helped Utah trim the lead once again as they trailed 21-9 heading into halftime.

The Utes offense would need to make some drastic changes in the second half if they wanted to rally against a Colorado team that seemed to have their way throughout the majority of the first half despite two turnovers deep in their own territory.

Utah opened up the first half with a less than ideal start as Wilson’s second interception of the afternoon led to another Colorado score, this time on a 37-yard run on the first play of the drive. The Buffaloes would once again extend their lead to 28-9.

The first two quarters and change were a struggle for the Utes, but Wilson and the offense were able to spark some life into this team as a 40-yard touchdown pass from Wilson to Dorian Singer helped cut into the Colorado lead 28-16 with 6:10 to go in the third quarter.

Defensively, Utah has been stellar all year long, but the Buffalo offense proved to be too much to handle as another long touchdown pass gave Colorado a 35-16 lead with just 13:58 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Utah refused to go away in the fourth quarter as an 8-play 75-yard drive capped off by a Wilson touchdown pass to Caleb Lohner in the right corner of the end zone inched the Utes a bit closer as the score sat at 35-24 with 08:34 left in the game.

Despite the effort to mount a comeback for the Utes, the Colorado offense was too much to handle as they tacked on two late touchdowns to close this game out. Utah has now dropped six straight games as they fall in Boulder, 49-24.

Analysis

Wilson finished with 236 yards, two touchdowns through the air, and three interceptions. Carsen Ryan led the receiving core with 78 yards on four catches, while Singer had one of his best games of the season, finishing with 5 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown.

The running attack had one of its worst outputs of the season, totaling just 31 net yards, led by Mike Mitchell with 7 carries for 28 yards. The struggling rushing attack has been a common theme the last few weeks for Utah and was once again a roadblock today as Utah fell short against a formidable Colorado team.

Head Coach Kyle Whittingham had this to say regarding the poor performance from the rushing attack: “We didn’t get any knockoff on the offensive line, no push inside, and you got to get push inside to open up some creases … they played very tough at the line of scrimmage, and we really couldn’t get anything going.”

Whittingham then added this when asked about dropping their sixth consecutive game: “It’s the most difficult year of my coaching career, hands down, not even close.”

Utah now sits at 4-6 and will head back to Salt Lake City to take on the Iowa State Cyclones next Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

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Peyton Dacy & Sasha Ryu from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum; photos by Joy Wang & Zongyi Wang

The Trojans are looking to make a statement with a new quarterback under center and take a big step towards securing bowl eligibility.

We’re reporting live from Los Angeles, Calif. Refresh to see new updates.

Some further reading:

• With USC making a quarterback change and Nebraska bringing in a new Offensive Coordinator, which struggling squad’s adjustments will be able to provide a much-needed spark?
• While Jayden Maiava may be unproven, Managing Editor Stefano Fendrich thinks the move to send Miller Moss to the bench was the right one.
• This week, remembrances poured in as the USC community lost legendary football coach John Robinson.

SCORE: USC – 20 Nebraska – 28

The game at a glance:

• Touchdown Cornhuskers. Q1 09:37, Wright 45-yard interception return. Kick good.
• TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q1 05:04, Maiava to Branch. KICK GOOD.
• TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q2 13:05, Maiava to Hudson. KICK GOOD.
• Touchdown Cornhuskers. Q1 09:21, Raiola to Johnson. Kick good.
• Field goal Cornhuskers. Q3 09:37, Hohl.
• TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q3 07:15, Maiava to Robinson. KICK GOOD.
• Field goal Cornhuskers. Q3 02:09, Hohl.
• TOUCHDOWN TROJANS. Q4 02:45, Maiava. KICK GOOD.

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TROJAN INTERCEPTION 

The Trojans end the game with an interception by redshirt senior cornerback Greedy Vance Jr. Greedy picked off the pass intended for Banks in the USC end zone. USC defeats Nebraska 28-20.

4:24 p.m.

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Raiola completes a 24-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd, positioning the Cornhuskers only 14 yards from the USC end zone.

4:13 p.m.

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Raiola completes a 24-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Jaylen Lloyd, positioning the Cornhuskers only 14 yards from the USC end zone.

4:13 p.m.

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Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, the Cornhuskers start at their own 25-yard line.

4:10 p.m.

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TROJAN TOUCHDOWN

Maiava is able to find a hole and rushes for 2 yards, scoring a touchdown for the Trojans. USC leads 28-20 with less than 3 minutes left in the game.

4:06 p.m.

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Maiava completed a pass to Lemon, which Lemon bobbled then secured gaining 8 yards on the play. The Trojans fall one yard short of a first down. On the next play, Marks rushes for 34-yards and is tackled at Nebraska’s 13-yard line, putting USC within striking distance of the end zone.

3:58 p.m.

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Buschini has a 49-yard punt, with a fair catch by Branch at the USC 16-yard line.

3:46 p.m.

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The Trojans are in the red zone with only 14 yards until they reach the end zone. Lantz’s field goal is blocked by Wright and recovered by Nebraska. The Cornhuskers will start with the ball on their own 20-yard line.

3:40 p.m.

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Trojans lead the Cornhuskers 21-20 heading into the final 15 minutes of the matchup. Fans have stayed in their seats, singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as they wait for the fourth quarter to begin.

3:38 p.m.

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Trojans lead the Cornhuskers 21-20 heading into the final 15 minutes of the matchup. Fans have stayed in their seats, singing along to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” as they wait for the fourth quarter to begin.

3:38 p.m.

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Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff , touchback, the Trojans will start on their own 25-yard line.

3:37 p.m.

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Hohl’s attempt on a 30-yard field goal is good. The Cornhuskers still trail the Trojans 20-21.

3:33 p.m.

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Cornhuskers sack Maiava for a loss of 10-yards, ball is knocked loose and recovered by junior linebacker Mikai Gbayor at USC 16 yard line.

3:32 p.m.

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Fumble USC

Cornhuskers sack Maiava for a loss of 10-yards, ball is knocked loose and recovered by junior linebacker Mikai Gbayor at USC 16 yard line. 

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3:32 p.m.

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Buschini punts for 39-yards, fair catch by Branch at USC’s 15-yard line.

3:22 p.m.

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Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff which is returned by Barney for 23-yards. Nebraska will start at their 23 yard-line.

3:16 p.m.

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TOUCHDOWN TROJANS 

Maiava throws a deep pass to Robinson who catches it at Nebraska’s 21-yard line. He then finishes the 21-yard run ending in the Cornhusker’s end zone. The Trojans take back the lead 21-17.

3:16 p.m.

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Maiava completes a 21-yard pass to redshirt junior wide receiver Kyron Hudson putting USC at the 50 yard line.

3:16 p.m.

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Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, USC will start on their 25-yard line.

3:12 p.m.

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Field goal Cornhuskers

Redshirt freshman place-kicker John Hohl’s 29-yard field goal kick is good. Nebraska takes the lead 17-14 over USC

3:08 p.m.

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Nebraska is in the red zone, with only 8 yards to the end zone Nebraska is within striking distance.

3:04 p.m.

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We are back for the second half. Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback. Cornhuskers start at their 25-yard line.

2:40 p.m.

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The Trojans will end this half tied with the Cornhuskers. The game has been neck and neck with each team capitalizing on their opportunities to score. The Trojan offense has been strong so far with Maiava going 16-24 for 131 yards, with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception. Neither team has any room for mistakes in the second half as this game is still far from over.

2:40 p.m.

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Czaplicki has a 60-yard punt that is downed by Lemon at the 1-yard line. This will end the first half.

2:25 p.m.

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The Trojans are able to hold the Cornhuskers in their own red zone with a sack by Sophomore defensive tackle Elijah Hughes. The Cornhuskers punt to USC, with Branch having a fair catch at the USC 41-yard line. USC receives a 10-yard penalty for holding, the Trojans will start on their 31-yard line.

2:25 p.m.

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The Trojans are unable to capitalize on the interception, instead punting on their fourth down. Czaplicki has a 54-yard punt with freshman wide receiver Jacory Barney Jr. gaining 4-yards on his return. The Cornhuskers start at their 13-yard line. 

2:22 p.m.

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INTERCEPTION TROJANS

Sophomore defensive end Jaylin Smith intercepts Raiola’s pass intended for senior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor.  USC starts on their 35-yard line.

2:14 p.m.

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The Trojans slow progress was set back with a 15-yard penalty due to pass interference. Trojans are not able to recover after the penalty and punt on their fourth down. Czaplicki has a 42-yard punt, with a fair catch by senior wide receiver Isaiah Garcia-Castaneda at Nebraska’s 4-yard line.

2:08 p.m.

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Buschini has a 65-yard kickoff, touchback, Trojans start at their 25-yard line.

2:04 p.m.

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Touchdown Cornhuskers

Freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola completes a pass to Emmett Johnson at USC 25. Johnson finishes his run in the end zone. The cornhuskers tie up the game 14-14.

1:58 p.m.

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Redshirt senior kicker Michael Lantz has a 65-yard kickoff for the Trojans, touchback, Nebraska starts on their 25-yard line.

1:50 p.m.

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TOUCHDOWN TROJANS

Maiava completes a 12-yard pass to redshirt junior Kyron Hudson, who catches the pass in the back corner of the end zone. USC now leads 14-7 with 13:05 remaining in the second quarter.

1:50 p.m.

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The Trojans opened the second quarter with an 11-yard pass to redshirt senior running back Woody Marks. Nebraska has an unnecessary roughness penalty called against Junior linebacker Stefon Thompson, 15-yard penalty. USC is now in the red zone with an opportunity to score. 

1:42 p.m.

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Trojans have been able to quell the Cornhuskers offense. Cornhuskers punt to the Trojans on fourth down. Buschini has a 40-yard punt that Branch catches at USC 14.

1:33 p.m.

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TOUCHDOWN TROJANS 

Maiava throws a 6-yard pass to Branch. Branch is able to find the endzone. USC ties the game up 7-7.

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1:33 p.m.

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Maiava throws a deep 28-yard pass to sophomore wide receiver Duce Robinson, putting the Trojans in the red zone.

1:27 p.m.

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Buschini has a 62-yard punt for the Cornhuskers. Sophomore wide receiver Makai Lemon has a 32-yard return to the USC 35.

1:22 p.m.

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Touchdown Cornhuskers 

Junior defensive back Ceyair Wright intercepts Trojan redshirt sophomore quarterback Jayden Maiava’s pass. Wright returned for 45 yards. Nebraska leads 7-0.

1:17 p.m.

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Senior punter Brian Buschini has a 57-yard punt for the Cornhuskers. Sophomore wide receiver Zachariah Branch has a 4-yard return for the Trojans.

1:11 p.m.

Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director

Senior punter Eddie Czaplicki has a 51 yard put. Nebraska senior wide receiver Jahmal Banks returns the punt at Nebraska 12.

1:03 p.m.

Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director

Nebraska wins the coin toss and defers their decision to the second half. Trojans will receive the kickoff.

12:45 p.m.

Peyton Dacy, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion director

The Trojans and the Cornhuskers are 15 minutes away from kicking off at the Coliseum. Fans are beginning to trickle in as the Trojan Marching Band takes the field for their pregame show. This is a must-win game for the Trojans as they have only conceded one loss at home so far this season. 

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Following a 28-20 defeat to Appalachian State, the Old Dominion Monarchs enjoyed a well-deserved respite last weekend with a bye. At this juncture in the season, their record stands at 4-5, placing them third in the Sun Belt Conference.

As they prepare for this week’s matchup, the Monarchs will host their Sun Belt Conference rival, James Madison University. The Dukes currently hold a record of 7-2 and are tied with the Monarchs in the conference standings due to their two losses, which were incurred against UL Monroe and Georgia Southern. The Dukes are entering this game on the heels of a decisive 38-7 victory over Georgia State and seek to extend their two-game winning streak against Old Dominion.

The Monarchs have demonstrated success on both sides of the ball this season, particularly with Freshman Quarterback Colton Joseph, who has exhibited significant improvement after initial challenges. Defensively, Junior Safety Jahron Manning has exceeded expectations, leading the squad in several key statistical categories, including solo tackles, assisted tackles, and interceptions.

In contrast, the Dukes’ success has been attributed largely to players who either did not participate or had limited playing time last season. With transfers departing and some players graduating, the current roster has stepped up significantly, contributing to their commendable 7-2 record. Notably, Sophomore Quarterback Alonza Barnett III has thrown for 2,034 yards, achieving 21 touchdowns against just two interceptions this season. On the defensive side, Senior Linebacker Jacob Dobbs, a transfer from Holy Cross, leads the Dukes’ defense with 69 total tackles, three sacks, and two fumble recoveries. The Dukes boast a formidable defensive unit that has recorded 16 interceptions as a team and four defensive touchdowns, underscoring their ability to induce turnovers.

Nonetheless, the Monarchs excel in their ground game, which enables them to advance the ball effectively while also exploiting opportunities for significant aerial gains when the defense anticipates a run. Key players such as Aaron Young, Bryce Duke, Devin Roche, and Colton Joseph will need to be prepared for this contest, and the Monarchs are likely to focus on controlling time of possession. The success of the Monarchs in this matchup will heavily rely on their defense’s ability to hinder the Dukes’ offensive efforts and keep them off the field.

Key Players to Observe:

Old Dominion:
The run game of the Monarchs has been a pivotal aspect of their offensive strategy. Senior Running Back Aaron Young has handled a significant workload, with 114 carries resulting in 541 yards and three touchdowns this season. His proficiency in retaining possession will be essential in setting up advantageous situations for the Monarchs in their forthcoming game against the Dukes.

On the defensive front, Senior Cornerback Angelo Rankin Jr. has emerged as a vital component of the Monarchs’ defense. His capacity to generate turnovers has been instrumental, as he has recorded three interceptions and three forced fumbles, along with contributing 41 tackles. Rankin Jr. will need to perform exceptionally well in his coverage against the Dukes’ wide receivers.

James Madison:
For the Dukes, Senior Tight End Taylor Thompson, a transfer from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, has proven to be a dependable target for Quarterback Alonza Barnett III, having recorded 27 receptions totaling 363 receiving yards and a shared team-high of five touchdown receptions. Thompson will aim to enhance his contributions by securing additional touchdowns this weekend.

On the defensive side, Junior Defensive Lineman Eric O’Neill leads the team in sacks, totaling 6.5. He has also achieved an interception that he returned for a touchdown during the game against Ball State earlier in the season. The Dukes will rely on O’Neill to apply pressure on Colton Joseph and to be a pivotal force within their defensive line.

Game Time Coverage:
The contest is scheduled to take place at S.B. Ballard Stadium, with television coverage on ESPNU commencing at 4:00 p.m.

Ordinary tasks often grant new insights.

Colorado State women’s basketball faced an undemanding challenge against Columbia College of Missouri Saturday. The Rams led for all but a couple possessions and coasted to a dominant 85-28 win. With more freedom to explore the bench, significant production came from several players.

Getting younger players in-game experience is a focus for coach Ryun Williams. He’s already started to heavily develop freshmen Kloe Froebe and Brooke Carlson early in their careers.

“The thing I really love about (Froebe and Carlson) is that you can coach them,” Williams said. “They’re not fragile; they’re not sensitive. … They’re really good freshmen, and they know how to play this game, and it’s fun to just see them be productive.”

While graduate Emma Ronsiek accounted for over a quarter of the team’s points in the first half, it was Froebe leading the Rams to victory on the back end. The young guard boasted season highs in six notable categories, including team-high ties in points and offensive rebounds. 

The season is still young, but the team has two productive graduates at the end of their collegiate career. Based on Saturday’s game, finding replacements won’t have to come through the portal. CSU may have struck gold with both of their newly added rookies.

“I think I’m just starting to gain my confidence and play off of my teammates better, and I think we’re really starting to click there,” Froebe said. “We’re really starting to see what’s open and play each other’s strengths, and I think that’s what’s gonna work out and help us in the end.”

Crashing boards and hanging tough came naturally to Froebe against the Cougars. She wasn’t the only force in the paint, though.

At 6-feet tall, Joseana Vaz isn’t necessarily towering over opposing players. What she lacks in raw height, she makes up for in strong box outs and high points. Vaz only saw seven combined minutes through the first two games, but she made her presence known down low with five offensive boards against Columbia.

“(Offensive rebounds) also bring energy to the team,” Carlson said. “So, that possession leads to more possessions, and then we know if we don’t make a shot, we have someone that has our back down in the paint. So it’s really nice.”

That extra assurance led to CSU’s highest field goal attempts and makes on the season. The confidence that comes with trust displayed itself on Saturday. The ability to rely on others when Hannah Ronsiek has a slow game was evident.

Unnoticed, though, was the semi-consistent separation the Cougars enjoyed. The defensive highlights were ample, but Columbia simply couldn’t sink their shots. Had there been fewer wild attempts from the opposition, CSU likely would’ve still won, but it would’ve been closer.

The Rams haven’t enjoyed abundant success in every matchup this year. BYU outpaced CSU down the stretch after being down at half. Staying locked in will be key for starters and backups alike.

“The game can go sideways in a matter of, you know, two or three possessions,” Williams said. “We saw that at BYU, and so it was nice for them to be able to play through some of that and gain some confidence, gain some flow, gain some freedom.”

As a team coming off a tough three-game stretch, despite only one loss, a resounding win was much needed. Who knows if the Rams will stick with a carousel rotation going forward. If they do, this game serves as reinforcement for that idea.

“Yeah, you can go out there and slop this up and probably still win, right?” Williams said. “But that’s not going to make anybody better. You know, championship teams don’t do that. Winning teams don’t do that.”

Reach Michael Hovey at sports@collegian.com or on Twitter @michaelfhovey.

Looking for a record to add to your collection? Or a unique album that no one’s heard of? Well, Salt Lake City has quite a few record shops for all the music enthusiasts out there.

Here are a few of the best record shops around town.

Diabolical Records

238 S. Edison St. East, Salt Lake City, UT  84111

When they opened their doors 11 years ago, they didn’t do any advertising. Instead, they held concerts for small bands inside the shop to get people to come together and enjoy something they’d never heard before. Although they had to stop the concerts because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that has remained the heart of the store. 

“Our passion and the reason we have the store is so that we can bring in small artists and to introduce people to new and interesting music,” said founder Adam Tye.

Diabolical Records specializes in selling records from small artists. In some cases, they are one of the few stores in the country that sell them. They are also big supporters of the Salt Lake City music scene, selling and supporting local bands.

FOUNTAIN Records

202 E. 500 S., Salt Lake City, UT  84111

New to the scene, only opening one year ago, FOUNTAIN Records is both a place to find new music and enjoy a good drink. They hold a variety of events, like DJ and live music nights, record release parties and other listening events. They have become a hub for the Salt Lake City music scene.

Finding and selling records has been a passion project for owner Adam Terry and his friends for years. This inspired their interest in opening their own shop, with their love for music remaining at the heart of their store.

“We are a collective of record enthusiasts and music enthusiasts,” said Terry.

Gabriel Mitchell, one of the shop’s employees, describes it as a digger’s shop. He likes to tell people, “You’ll find the best record you thought never existed here.”

Selling a variety of records and consignment collections as well, Mitchell said, “It brings in a new layer of music that exists in Salt Lake City. As a radio DJ, I find that really amazing.”

Sound and Vision Vinyl, LLC

3444 S. Main St., South Salt Lake, UT  84115

Sound and Vision Vinyl is a sanctuary for the memories held within music.

Michael Maccarrone started running record stores when he was 16 years old, running shops in New York City before coming to Utah and opening Sound and Vision Vinyl in 2015. 

Maccarrone noticed the shift in the music industry when they switched from the vinyl record to the CD, and then again when everything shifted to streaming services.

“It sadly devalued music,” said Maccarrone. The mechanical royalty rates in 2024 are 12.40 cents per physical copy/purchased download and 0.0006 cents per stream.

“Those people who were receiving checks back then of $50,000 for royalties now receive paychecks for $10,” said Maccarrone.

Music was no longer a sustainable passion for some to pursue, which was heartbreaking for artists.

“Music to me is as important as oxygen and food. Music is one of the few things that gives you memories of people, places, times, events, emotions. It’s the happiness of going out, it’s the sadness of breaking up with somebody and thinking that you’re never gonna love anyone again. Nothing else does that,” said Maccarrone.

The music industry switched to the CD under the context that they sounded better and due to some strings being pulled behind the scenes. However, the CDs failed to live up to it.

“They didn’t sound as warm, there was a coldness to it,” Maccarrone said. “There were so many things about a record that is so much more appealing than a CD.”

He also noted the physical nature of listening to records.

“When you listen to something digital, or a CD, you think ‘Oh that’s a good song,’ and you hit a button,” he said. “A record, you’ve got to get up, pick the needle up, put it at the beginning of the record. You’ve just become a member of the band, you’re playing an instrument in the band, you’re a part of it. It’s different.”

Although the industry may have devalued music, the people who come through his shop have not.

“The only thing that’s changed over the years is my attitude, my hair color and the prices of records. I still see people walking in the door and leaving with the same feelings or facial expressions or emotions that I had when I was 20 years old,” Maccarrone said. 

Fortunately for Maccarrone, he has been able to find a way to pursue his passion for music throughout the years. He and his band, That Sound In Your Head, play shows around Salt Lake City and are recording an album.

“My world doesn’t really exist in the real world,” said Maccarrone.

Each shop holds its own stories and memories for you to enjoy. So, as Penny Lane said in “Almost Famous (2000),” “If you ever get lonely, just go to the record store and visit your friends.” 

m.ponce@dailyutahchronicle.com

@u_mponce

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Oregon’s inability to stretch its scoring into runs almost cost it what should have been an easier win (25-15, 22-25, 27-25, 25-20) over the Northwestern Wildcats. The Ducks tallied more service errors and attacking errors than the Wildcats, but Northwestern just couldn’t match the talent at Oregon’s disposal. 

“I thought we were very generous, we gave a lot of points away…I thought we tried to force things we knew they would take away, just weren’t very disciplined,” Head Coach Matt Ulmer said. “Probably one of our worst serving matches in a long time.”

The No. 11 Oregon Ducks (19-5, 11-4 Big Ten) entered Friday evening’s contest off the back of a 2-2 stretch in its last four matches, while Northwestern (5-18, 3-12 Big Ten) stumbled into Eugene winning just one of its last seven matches. 

Mimi Colyer got out to the fast start the Ducks needed from her, scoring three of Oregon’s first eight points, which were the first three of her 15 kills on the night. Michelle Ohwobete joined in later in the set, as she picked up five of her 20 kills on the night in the opening frame. 

“Michelle, I thought, was fantastic. 20 kills, definitely a season-high for her,” Ulmer said. 

Northwestern stayed in the set, however, as the Wildcats even brought it as close as 11-8 toward the midpoint of the opening frame. That didn’t last, as an emphatic Noemie Glover kill extended an Oregon run to 4-0. 

Onye Ofoegbu recorded her first of seven total blocks for the match after a Northwestern hit sailed behind the entire team due to the strength of Oregon’s ever-trusty middle blocker. 

“I think it was all about discipline, even defensively…even though I felt like [her performance] wasn’t that good, the discipline helps,” Ofoegbu said. 

The Wildcats found no success trying to defend the fast-paced Oregon offense, especially when the Ducks were able to find Cristin Cline for an easy set up to the various weapons up front — Cline finished with 51 assists. 

A 7-2 stretch from the Ducks ensured a win in the opening set, as it put the home team up 18-10. Northwestern mustered a few solid offensive plays, but nothing to aid it in a 25-15 defeat to begin Friday’s match. 

Northwestern jumped out to an impressive start to the second set, even taking a 5-3 lead, but the Wildcats failed to sustain that run of play. 

Then, the second set became a battle. Each team carried runs at times, but the foothold on the match could not be maintained by either side. It was clear that the Wildcats wanted nothing more than to avoid the mountain of being down 2-0 on sets. 

The strong Oregon block from the first set disappeared as the following frame droned on. Oregon found itself facing a Northwestern match point at 24-22 after the defense caved on two straight points where the Wildcats found a wide open outside hitter to smoke one into the Ducks’ back line. 

“The third set was still not great, it was just like one long mess for us in sets two and three…we got really undisciplined, they stepped up the service pressure, they made some nice plays and made some better swings,” Ulmer said. 

Northwestern’s improved defensive effort after the first set made this match competitive and forced the Ducks to get creative in order to avoid a resounding upset. Oregon just couldn’t string together any runs throughout the entirety of the third frame, which made it much harder to win the set. 

Every single time the Ducks went up by three or four points, Northwestern came right back and forced Oregon on its heels. 

Oregon finally hunkered down on defense and converted two attacks in a row to finish the third set 27-25 for a 2-1 lead — crucial in a game decided by such close margins. 

In the fourth set, the Ducks started efficiently with a 4-0 start due to Ohwobete’s excellent serving and play from the back. That run quickly ballooned to 9-2, and the Ducks controlled the flow of the match in an attempt to end it. 

The Ducks took a resounding 19-13 lead, but given the character of this match, the Wildcats could not be counted out. Northwestern nearly came back, and got the score as close as 20-17, but Oregon’s calculated attack proved too much. 

The Ducks took the fourth set 25-20 and closed out the match 3-1, initiating the start of senior night ceremonies. 

Oregon returns to action Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles when it takes on the USC Trojans.

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