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  • Pickens, Sutton among 4 receivers to start in fantasy football Week 11 – UPI.com

    Wide receiver George Pickens (right) and the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Pittsburgh. File photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI

    1 out of 5 | Wide receiver George Pickens (right) and the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday in Pittsburgh. File Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI | License photo

    MIAMI, Nov. 13 (UPI) — George Pickens and Courtland Sutton are among my four receivers to start in Week 11 of the fantasy football campaign.

    Amon-Ra St. Brown leads my Week 11 Top-50 rankings listed below. Ja’Marr Chase, AJ Brown and Justin Jefferson join St. Brown and Pickens in the top 5 on my list.

    Zay Flowers, Davante Adams, Puka Nacua, DK Metcalf and Deebo Samuel join those pass rushers in my Top 10. Calvin Ridley and Quentin Johnston join Pickens and Sutton as my four must-start players.

    Those who have Tee Higgins, Michael Pittman Jr. and other players with injuries should monitor their status before including them in the starting lineups.

    Players from the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers who are on the roster should be benched or potentially released.

    Players will also be removed or adjusted in the rankings based on injuries. My article on free agent targets for Week 11 is available here.

    George Pickens

    Pickens found the end zone for the second time in three weeks in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 10 win over the Washington Commanders. He totaled five catches for 91 yards for his third straight game with at least 74 receiving yards.

    This week, Pickens and the Steelers will host a Baltimore Ravens team that has allowed the most fantasy points, receiving yards (199.2) and receiving grades (1.6) per game to wide receivers through 10 weeks.

    They also gave up 264 yards and three scores to Ja’Marr Chase in Week 10, 122 yards to Courtland Sutton in Week 9 and 99 yards and two scores to Cedric Tillman in Week 8.

    Pickens is the WR1 in this juicy matchup. It is in 5th place on my list.

    Courtland Sutton

    Sutton is the 13th player on my Week 11 receiver rankings. The Denver Broncos veteran entered Week 10 with two straight 100-yard performances. Then he found the end zone for the third time this season in the Broncos’ close loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday in Kansas City, Mo.

    Sutton and the Broncos will now face an Atlanta Falcons defense that has allowed the ninth most fantasy points per game to wide receivers so far this season. They also surrendered 109 yards and two touchdowns to Marquez Valdes-Scantling in Week 10.

    Sutton’s 30 targets over the last three weeks is a testament to his increased involvement in the Broncos’ offense. He’s firmly on the low-end WR1/high-end WR2 radar for this matchup.

    Calvin Ridley

    Ridley, who got off to a glacially slow start this season, was third in fantasy football in Week 10 with five catches for 84 yards and two scores.

    The Tennessee Titans target had 10 catches for 143 yards in Week 8 and caught five more passes for 73 yards in Week 9.

    Ridley and the Titans will host the Minnesota Vikings this week. The Vikings did well against Indianapolis Colts wide receivers in Week 10, but were one of the most generous defenses against opposing wide receivers in the first half of the season, surrendering the second-most sacks (14.7) and third-most receiving yards (178) and fantasy points per game per position.

    Ridley, my No. 15 player, should eclipse 75 receiving yards in this favorable matchup against a vulnerable secondary.

    Quentin Johnston

    Johnston, who was among my top waiver targets in Week 11, can be included as a risk reward WR3. The Los Angeles Chargers pass catcher doesn’t earn a ton of targets, but he continues to find the end zone — with five touchdowns in seven games.

    The Chargers are set to host a Cincinnati Bengals defense that allowed three Baltimore Ravens wide receivers to score touchdowns in Week 10. They also gave up 105 yards to Jakobi Meyers in Week 9.

    For the season, the Bengals have allowed the 10th most receiving yards (150.5) per game to opposing wide receivers. Look for Johnston, my No. 1 player. 27 to get more red-zone targets than Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert in what I expect to be a high-profile meeting.

    Week 11 receiver rankings

    1. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit Lions vs. JAX

    2. Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati Bengals at LAC

    3. AJ Brown, Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS

    4. Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings at TEN

    5. George Pickens, Pittsburgh Steelers vs. BAL

    6. Zay Flowers, Baltimore Ravens at PIT

    7. Davante Adams, New York Jets vs. IND

    8. Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    9. DK Metcalf, Seattle Seahawks at SF

    10. Deebo Samuel, San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA

    11. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders at PHI

    12. Tyreek Hill, Miami Dolphins vs. LV

    13. Courtland Sutton, Denver Broncos vs. ATL

    14. Garrett Wilson, New York Jets vs. IND

    15. Calvin Ridley, Tennessee Titans vs. MIN

    16. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys vs. HOU

    17. Nico Collins, Houston Texans at DAL

    18. Drake London, Atlanta Falcons at DEN

    19. Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    20. Jayden Reed, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    21. Jacob Meyers, Las Vegas Raiders and MIA

    22. DeAndre Hopkins, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF

    23. Tank Dell, Houston Texans at DAL

    24. DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles vs. WAS

    25. Brian Thomas Jr., Jacksonville Jaguars at DET

    26. Cedric Tillman, Cleveland Browns at NO

    27. Quentin Johnston, Los Angeles Chargers vs. CIN

    28. Josh Downs, Indianapolis Colts at NYJ

    29. DJ Moore, Chicago Bears vs GB

    30. Jaylen Waddle, Miami Dolphins vs. LV

    31. Rashod Bateman, Baltimore Ravens at PIT

    32. DeMario Douglas, New England Patriots vs. LAR

    33. Jameson Williams, Detroit Lions vs. JAX

    34. Ricky Pearsall, San Francisco 49ers vs. SEA

    35. Marquez Valdes-Scantling, New Orleans Saints vs. CLE

    36. Khalil Shakir, Buffalo Bills vs. KC

    37. Darnell Mooney, Atlanta Falcons at DEN

    38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle Seahawks at SF

    39. Jordan Addison, Minnesota Vikings at TEN

    40. Xavier Worthy, Kansas City Chiefs at BUF

    41. Romeo Doubs, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    42. Ladd McConkey, Los Angeles Chargers vs. CIN

    43. Demarcus Robinson, Los Angeles Rams at NE

    44. Jalen Tolbert, Dallas Cowboys vs. LOVE

    45. Alec Pierce, Indianapolis Colts at NYJ

    46. ​​Rome Odunze, Chicago Bears vs GB

    47. Elijah Moore, Cleveland Browns at NO

    48. Christian Watson, Green Bay Packers at CHI

    49. Jerry Jeudy, Cleveland Browns at NO

    50. Noah Brown, Washington Commanders at PHI

    Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa stiff-arms Los Angeles Rams quarterback Cobie Durant at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California on Nov. 11, 2024. The Dolphins beat the Rams 23-15 Photo by Jon SooHoo/UPI | License picture

    #Pickens #Sutton #among #receivers #start #fantasy #football #Week #UPI.com

  • Bottom 10: A Lost Weekend in Florida

    • Ryan McGee, ESPN Senior WriterNovember 13, 2024, 11:40 a.m. ET

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      • Senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and ESPN.com
      • 2-time Sports Emmy winner
      • 2010, 2014 NMPA Writer of the Year

    Inspirational Thought of the Week:

    «Honestly, when we lose, I don’t even take a shower until early in the morning. I’ll just be mad. I just brush my teeth. Like I don’t deserve soap.»
    —     Syracuse head coach Fran Brown

    Here in the Bottom 10 headquarters behind the «sorry, not sorry» bouquet sent to the officiating office by Utah athletic director Mark Harlan, «sorry, not sorry,» we know all too well the sting of losing football games. We see it every week in every game we watch.

    Yeah, yeah, we know what you’re thinking. «Come on you chump, someone loses every game anyone watches.» That’s true. At least it is now. We’re also old enough to remember when games ended in a tie. This was much worse.

    But here in the Bottom 10 cinematic universe, the losses are worse because that’s all you experience. You’d think we’d get used to it, numb to the pain, like when you keep nibbling on that same spot on your tongue until it just goes numb. But instead, it’s like Bruce Banner explained that the Hulk is: «See, I don’t get armor. I’m exposed. Like nerves. It’s a nightmare.»

    However, as we learned in «Age of Ultron,» even after one of his worst losses, Bruce Banner still takes a shower. So Coach Brown, take it from us, in a world where every team has way more losses than Syracuse…dude, wash up. seriously We can smell you from here. And we’re in Kent, Ohio.

    With apologies to Mr. Clean, former Miami (Ohio) quarterback Mike Bath, former Southern Illinois running back Wash Henry and Steve Harvey, here are the final 10 after Week 11.

    The Golden(plated) Flashes are still the last winless American FBS team, losing their 18th straight game when Ohio beat them 41-0. Now they travel to My Hammy from Ohio, where they have a 2.8% chance to win on the ESPN Analytics Ouija board, I mean Matchup Predictor. But honestly, this game will just be an appetizer before, yes, the main course of Week 13, which is Wagon Wheel’s clash with Akronmonious. By appetizer, we mean mini pizza buns that have expired.

    The New Owls not only used their claws to pry a loss from the jaws of a win at UTEP, losing in double overtime, but they earned bottom 10 bonus points for firing their head coach — and in their first year as an FBS team, no less . Although the AD issued a statement that Brian Bohannon had «resigned,» Bohannon himself responded on social media: «Contrary to what has been reported, I want to be clear that I have not resigned.» But there is no confusion as to whether the Owls have stepped up or down in these rankings, where every move up is also a move down.

    Brett Favre Funding U. lost to We Are Marshall 37-3, making all eight of their losses this season by double digits. In related news, I also received two-digit political texts on Election Day — and one of those was from Favre. No, really. I wonder if he paid for the data transfer himself or if he stole change from the donation bin at his shop’s till?

    Sometimes in this life we ​​are asked to do things that go against the battle of our being. It’s like taking your daughter to a concert by an artist you’ve never heard of. Or I have to use the most annoying instrument on Earth, the leaf blower. This weekend, this Minutemen team will be asked to try and beat the Liberty.

    5. Sunshine country

    The coveted fifth spot has never been so full. Florida’s FBS, FCS and NFL teams went 1-11 over the weekend, salvaged only by the Miami Dolphins’ win over the Los Angeles Rams on «Monday Night Football.» UC(not S)F, US(not C)F, FA(not I)U, Stetson, Florida A&M and Bethune-Cookman all lost, led by the Wildcats’ five-overtime misery against Southern. The Flori-duh Gate Doors celebrated the announced retention of coach Billy Napier with a 49-17 loss to Texas. And Florida’s My Hammy finally saw an opponent too big for running back Cam Ward and suffered his first loss of the season, falling to unranked Georgia Tech. If only someone else in the country could deal with this…

    The Semi-No’s continue to claw their way around the coveted fifth spot by earning their bottom 10 the old fashioned way, not only did they lose to half/sort/sort of ACC member Notre Dame by a paltry 52-3, but they also earned a bunch of their last 10 bonus points, not by firing head coach Mike Norvell, but because Norvell fired his offensive and defensive coordinators and wide receivers coach. In related news, a friend of mine ran his bass boat into a huge pile of sharp rocks over the weekend and responded by throwing his shirt and hat overboard.

    Three weekends ago, the Buttermakers lost to then-second-ranked Oregon 35-0. They lost to then-second-ranked Ohio State 45-0 on Saturday. They now play sixth-ranked Penn State, and in two weeks they will finish the season against currently eighth-ranked Indiana. We have to assume that a group of professors from Purdue’s legendary mechanical engineering department are studying this experience to gauge the stress of a school bus trying to drive across a mine-covered lava field.

    The Minors have the weekend off to keep the party going after the Kennesaw win. And what’s the best way to get rid of a two-week hangover? Dog hair? A cold bucket of water over your head? How about a coontick hound’s hair and a bucket of water from the river during a Week 13 trip to Neyland Stadium for a game against Tennessee?

    Whatever is left of UTEP after Knoxville will then play whatever is left of the Other Aggies after their Week 12 road trip to face the OG Aggies from Texas A&M. If there is any justice in this world, then the loser and/or winner of this Aggie Bowl would continue to play…

    The Other Other Aggies lost to a one-loss team the country forgot about, Warshington State. But if you consider the week before that, we find the puzzle of the Bottom 10. Utah State beat WhyOMGing? but lost to Whew Mexico by five points the week before. Meanwhile, Wyoming, coming off a loss to Utah State two weeks ago, beat New Mexico by five points this past weekend. We may get some clarity when Wyoming finishes the year at Washington State. But maybe we’ll give up already. As many here in the bottom 10 seem to.

    Waiting list: Miss Sus Hippie State, Georgia State Not Southern, FA(not I)U, Akronmonious, Meh-dle Tennessee, WhyOMGing?, Temple of Doom, Living on Tulsa Time, You A Bee?, Standfird, the people who put up all those polls but now it won’t remove the characters.

    #Bottom #Lost #Weekend #Florida

  • The college football futures market has been rocked by the second release of the CFP rankings

    November 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m. ET

    The second release of the College Football Playoff rankings saw a major shift, with some teams moving up and others falling. Indiana made a notable jump to No. 5, continuing their impressive season, while BYU moved up to No. 6, further bolstering their playoff hopes.

    Miami, on the other hand, dropped five spots to No. 9 after a shocking loss to unranked Georgia Tech, and Georgia dropped nine spots to No. 12 after a disappointing loss at home to Ole Miss. With these moves in mind, the futures market has become a little murkier. Here’s a look at some of the changes and one bet to keep in mind.

    All odds are accurate to timestamp. Go to ESPN BET for the latest odds.

    The biggest lifters

    5. Indiana Hoosiers (+2500) and 6. BYU Cougars (+7500)

    Indiana’s rise to the top five is a significant accomplishment, especially since it marks the first time in program history that the Hoosiers have reached ten wins in a season. They kept their undefeated record alive with a close win over Michigan, showing their ability to compete in high pressure situations. That impressive performance, along with the chaos surrounding other top teams, including Miami’s loss to Georgia Tech, justified Indiana’s jump from No. 8 to No. 5. The committee acknowledged the strong season and the Hoosiers’ potential for continued success, especially as they continue to compete for place in the playoffs.

    Indiana is listed at -500 to make the playoffs, +340 to make the playoffs and +750 to win the Big Ten. These odds align with their current No. 5 ranking, reflecting confidence in their ability to make the playoffs if they continue their strong season. However, the +750 odds to win the Big Ten highlight some uncertainty about whether they can secure the conference title, possibly due to potential matchups with powerhouses like Ohio State or Michigan in the Big Ten game.

    Indiana was +900 to make the playoffs entering Week 6 and +1100 to win the conference entering Week 11, buying at the current +340 they can miss price makes for an interesting counter. If you think Indiana could struggle or fall in a critical game, this could be a smart way to lock in some gains or mitigate potential losses depending on how their season plays out.

    BYU also made a notable jump in the rankings after a hard-fought win against rival Utah. Going a perfect 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Big 12 play, BYU has put in consistent performances throughout the season. The commission rewarded their efforts not only to maintain their undefeated status, but also to capitalize on the misfortune of the teams ranked above them. As a result, BYU is now set as the third seed in the projected playoff bracket, strengthening their status as a contender in this year’s playoff race.

    BYU is listed at +100 to make and -130 to miss the playoffs, with +175 odds to win the Big 12 as the second favorite. While BYU’s ranking warrants optimism about their playoff chances, the odds reflect some caution due to potential future challenges. The Cougars have seen little change in their odds, going from +120 to the playoffs entering Week 11, suggesting that while they are in a strong position, the market remains wary of potential obstacles in their path to securing a spot.

    Biggest falls

    9. Miami Hurricanes (+4000) and 12. Georgia Bulldogs (+900)

    Miami’s odd drop from no. 4 on no. 9 is a direct result of their shocking 31-28 loss to unranked Georgia Tech. This loss not only ended Miami’s undefeated record, but also exposed significant vulnerabilities in their defense, which has been lacking in several games this season. The committee’s decision to drop Miami five spots reflects the severity of losing to an unranked opponent so late in the season, especially when other top contenders continue to win. The strength of Miami’s schedule has been questionable all season with zero wins against ranked opponents, and this loss adds to concerns about their ability to compete at the highest level. While still in the playoffs, Miami’s path has become much more challenging and they will need to win convincingly and likely need help from other teams to climb back into the top four.

    Miami is listed at -150 to make it, +120 to miss the playoffs, and +100 as the favorite to win the ACC, reflecting confidence in Miami’s ability to win the ACC and potentially secure a playoff spot. While Miami’s road has become significantly more difficult, they will need to win convincingly and will likely need help from other teams to get back into the top four.

    Georgia’s dramatic drop from No. 3 to No. 12 marks one of the most significant falls for a top-ranked team in recent CFP history. The Bulldogs’ unexpected 35-21 loss to Ole Miss at home was a major factor in that slump, but the committee’s harsh assessment goes beyond just one loss. That loss, along with questions about Georgia’s entire division, caused them to plummet in the rankings. The manner of the loss—outplayed on both sides of the ball at home—raised serious doubts about Georgia’s ability to compete with the nation’s elite teams. While Georgia’s playoff hopes aren’t completely dashed, this ranking shows they have a mountain to climb to get back into playoff contention.

    The playoff odds for Georgia at -450 to make it and +300 to get eliminated don’t seem quite right with their current 12th ranking. After falling nine spots following the loss, the odds are still heavily in favor of Georgia making the playoffs, likely due to facing the toughest schedule in the FBS. Oddsmakers believe they have a strong chance of bouncing back and securing a place despite their current position outside the top 10.

    Bet to Consider: SMU Mustangs to Miss Playoffs (-180)

    SMU to miss the playoffs at -180 could be a good bet for several reasons. SMU is currently in a strong position in the ACC, but their playoff chances are far from guaranteed, sitting at 38%. That’s assuming they win out and claim the ACC Championship. If the Mustangs lose one of their remaining regular season games (against the Virginia Cavaliers or Cal Bears) or the ACC Championship Game (likely against Miami), their road to the playoffs becomes very difficult.

    SMU’s only loss this season came against BYU, which doesn’t hurt them too much, but their overall strength of schedule (81st) isn’t as strong as the other Power 5 teams. If they finish the season with two losses (either in the regular season or in the ACC Championship), would have a hard time securing an at-large bid in a crowded field with one loss and undefeated teams from stronger conferences.

    The committee favors teams from stronger conferences with better resumes, and SMU would need a lot of chaos among the other top teams to sneak into the playoffs as a two-loss team. While I was initially thinking of betting on Miami to miss the playoffs at +120 for the odds, given that SMU has a tough road and is in a win-or-lose scenario every week, I’m betting on the Mustangs to miss the playoffs at -180 offered more value.

    #college #football #futures #market #rocked #release #CFP #rankings

  • Duke’s loss to Kentucky is eerily reminiscent of a key nonconference game in 2018

    For decades to come, every Duke vs. Kentucky game, especially in the Champions Classic, will trigger fond memories of the Blue Devils beating Kentucky in that same event in 2018. But despite the most heralded freshman class since that Zion-led team, this year’s Duke team couldn’t provide a follow-up last night in Atlanta.

    But comparisons to that classic 2018-19 Blue Devil team may still hold water, albeit with a different non-conference matchup.

    A few weeks after a 118-84 loss to the Wildcats in 2018, Duke traveled to Maui and found itself facing Top 5 Gonzaga in the championship game. This Gonzaga team had its NBA talent, led by junior Rui Hachimura. Corey Kispert and Brandon Clarke were starters who made it to the NBA, while the rest of the Bulldogs rotation was loaded with experience.

    Despite trailing most of the game, the Blue Devils battled back to tie the game with 1:45 left, despite hitting just 5 3-pointers the entire game. But missed opportunities plagued a young Duke team throughout, and the game ended with RJ Barrett’s classic «hero ball»: The freshman took and missed four of Duke’s final five throws. Experience won out and Duke was down two.

    Sound familiar?

    Yes, Kentucky is a long way from that Gonzaga team (though much of the story remains to be written, as expectations will now skyrocket in Lexington). But the difference in experience between the Wildcats and Blue Devils couldn’t be more obvious: As the ESPN announce team noted, Kentucky’s youngest starter is older than Duke’s oldest starter. The Blue Devils also struggled mightily in this contest, even more so than in 2018 against Gonzaga: Duke made just 4-of-23 3-pointers, a poor 17%. And yet, the Blue Devils had every chance to win in the final minute, but fell victim to Cooper Flagg’s ill-advised «hero ball.» Experience won out and Duke went down by five.

    While the comparison certainly isn’t flawless, the bottom line is this: in a contest against a strong, experienced opponent in which Duke clearly lacked its A-game (or maybe even its C-game, especially from behind the arc), the Blue Devils still had every chance to victory. In the one-and-done era, Duke’s best teams have usually found ways to win, or at least compete, when the shots aren’t falling, with the 2018 Gonzaga game being a prime example. Compare last night’s performance to, say, Jon Scheyer’s first team that was embarrassed by Purdue early in 2022, or last year’s team that fell to an inferior Arkansas team in a game that wasn’t as close as its final five points indicated differences.

    A Blue Devil team that by all other evidence should be one of the better shooting teams in recent memory turned in an outstanding performance from deep. Those problems were exacerbated by the loss of Zion James in the second half, who calmly played his best game in a Duke jersey. Khaman Maluach, whose size was invaluable against a big Kentucky team, was in and out of the lineup with cramps. Despite it all, the Blue Devils led most of the way, with several opportunities to extend that lead with open 3-pointers that just didn’t fall. And they still had the ball in the hands of next year’s presumptive No. 1 pick in the NBA draft to win the game in the final 30 seconds.

    All Duke teams lose games, especially young Duke teams. But the best Duke teams have a chance to win every game, especially the ones where they don’t play their best. We saw that last night. So while a loss to Kentucky always brings added irritation, there’s every reason to remain optimistic about the Blue Devils’ potential. And in a good week, we’ll see how much this team learned from that experience in another high-scoring non-conference matchup in Arizona.

    #Dukes #loss #Kentucky #eerily #reminiscent #key #nonconference #game

  • HOK and Snow Kreilich raise a thin canopy over the St Louis football stadium

    Global design studio HOK and Minnesota-based Snow Kreilich Architects have teamed up to create the Citypark urban sports campus and stadium for the Major League Soccer club in St Louis, Missouri.


    Designed for the St. Louis City Soccer Club, Citypark spans 25.5 acres in downtown St. Louis. Louis, near the iconic Gateway Arch and the Mississippi River.

    HOK Stadium and Snow Kreilich Architects
    HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects created an urban sports campus and stadium

    «[The venue] it shifts the narrative of an MLS stadium from an enclosed unique space separate from the city to a public space that brings all of St Louis together to become part of the civic soccer experience,” the team said.

    Completed in November 2022 by HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects, the complex includes a 22,500-seat stadium, team headquarters and training facility, and features a structural system made primarily of recycled steel.

    The city pavilion building
    The stadium was built on a former highway branch

    The stadium was built on a former freeway ramp and parking lot with elevated topography that allowed the field level to be set 17 feet (5.1 meters) below the concourse at street level and reduced the height of the building relative to the building’s surroundings.

    The team submerged operational and support spaces underwater – accessed via tunnels and buried loading docks – to create a 360-degree seamless fan experience that connects to the surrounding street grid.

    St Louis City Stadium
    The ground floor of the rectangular stadium is surrounded by light gray brick and glass

    The ground floor of the rectangular stadium is surrounded by light gray brickwork and glass, which allow a view of the venue and from it.

    In addition, an elevated upper concourse wraps around the building with a drink rail along the facade, opening the stadium to game day festivities on the outside of the stadium.

    Urban sports campus and stadium
    Different beam sizes to make the edges of the canopy look thinner

    The 120-foot-wide, trellis-like canopy is supported by two rows of columns—an inner row of robust, compression columns and an outer row of delicate, tension columns—to balance over a steeply sloped concrete seating bowl.

    «It acts as a front porch to the city and creates connections between the city and the activity of the stadium,» HOK said.

    HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects wanted to create a modernist structure reminiscent of the Gateway Arch while providing shade for fans and amplifying the sound of the cheers.

    Indoor event space
    A flexible indoor event space is at the heart of the complex

    «Citypark represents a seamless fusion of civil engineering and architectural planning,» say the studios.

    «Through a coordinated system that showcases steel in a variety of ways, structural engineering complements architecture, creating open, interconnected spaces and fluid exterior forms.»

    Lightweight span girders were combined with an invisible lateral system that concealed the seismic support. Meanwhile, the canopy’s shallow console is supported by a pull-out system and various bracket sizes that allow the canopy’s edges to appear slimmer.

    HOK Stadium and Snow Kreilich Architects
    The pull-out system supports the shallow canopy console

    Opening its inaugural season in 2023, the venue has billed itself as “a zero-waste venue: with 100% recycled structural steel – which can be dismantled and reused – low-energy LED lighting, low-water-flow fixtures and high building performance controls.

    «Urban Stadium is as connected and focused on the city as it is on football,» the team said.

    An additional 17,000 square feet (1,580 square meters) of flexible indoor event space sits at the center of the complex, offering views of the field to the north, the practice fields to the south and the Mall to the east.

    Meanwhile, 70,000 square feet (6,500 square meters) of outdoor space on the east side of the complex provides public infrastructure for civic events, food and performances – further connecting the stadium to its context.

    HOK and Stadium by Minnesota-based Snow Kreilich Architects
    The stadium is in St Louis, Missouri

    Other professional sports facilities HOK is currently working on include Major League Soccer’s first all-electric stadium for the New York City Football Club in Queens and the renovation of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars’ deep-dome stadium in Florida.

    Photographed by Michael Robinson.

    Project credits:

    Subscriber: Louis CITY SC
    Design Architect: HOK
    Design Architect: Snow Kreilich Architects
    Architectural support: KAI companies
    Architectural support: WA, Inc.
    Landscape architect: HOK
    Support for landscape architecture, irrigation: DG2 design
    Grass design: Kimley-Horn
    Construction manager: MAK Joint Venture (Mortenson Construction, Alberici Construction, Keeley Construction)
    Steel manufacturer: Hillsdale Fabricators
    Steel details: Esskay Structures Inc
    Steel fitter: Auburn Constructors, Inc
    Owner’s representative: Kwame Building Group + Unlimited number of partners
    Static: HOK
    Support for construction and high-rise construction: David Mason & Associates, Inc
    MEP engineering, fire protection and technology: ME Engineers
    Plumbing engineering support: Custom engineering
    Sustainability consultant: HOK
    Interior equipment: HOK + Snow Kreilich Architects
    Architecture/Internal Support, FF&E: Arcturis
    Markings and wayfinding: Kiku Obata & Company
    Light designer: ME Engineers
    Code: Code Consultants, Inc
    Wind studies: CPP Inc
    Availability: Ed Roether Consulting, LLC
    Technology design support: Faith Group, LLC
    Food service: S20 Consultants, Inc
    Vertical transport: Van Deusen & Associates, Inc

    #HOK #Snow #Kreilich #raise #thin #canopy #Louis #football #stadium

  • CBS Sports releases new college basketball top 25 and 1 rankings after Kentucky upsets Duke

    CBS Sports has released a new Top 25 and 1, updating their college basketball rankings by Kentucky upset duke on Tuesday evening.

    The Wildcats beat the Blue Devils by five at State Farm Arena during the State Farm Champions Classic. Despite Cooper Flagg scored 26 points, Andrew Carr 17 was enough to lead Kentucky to their biggest win of the new, fresh 2024-25 campaign.

    Elsewhere, many of the top teams in college basketball enjoyed victories to open the second week of the season, including Kansas, Baylor and Miss Ole. See the complete, updated Top 25 and 1 via CBS Sports, courtesy of Gary Parrish.

    Kansas was ranked No. 1 in many Top 25 rankings before the season, and they did nothing to convince voters to go elsewhere in the final week and make a change. They also now have one of the best wins in the nation, following a home win against North Carolina last Friday.

    The Jayhawks have two games this week to continue proving why they are the best team in the country. They already beat Michigan State in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday and will be looking for another win when they welcome Oakland to town on Saturday.

    Alabama
    Mandatory attribution: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News

    Alabama opened the season with two wins, including a game against Arkansas State where they were pushed in the second half but pulled away despite injuries that they continue to bounce back from in the rotation.

    The Crimson Tide is having a rough November and it’s starting to take shape this week. The matchup against Purdue on Friday is a big one, and whichever team wins will be in tremendous shape. Thankfully, they started their week with a win over McNeese State on Monday.

    Auburn has arguably its best win of the season as it defeats Houston on the road this weekend. To make the feat even more impressive, the Tigers overcame some controversy en route there and still made a big statement.

    Bruce Pearl’s team gets a slight reprieve in Week 2. Auburn has just one game left as they host Kent State at Neville Arena on Wednesday night.

    North Carolina opened its season with a win over Elon, but fell in its second game of the campaign, bringing its record to 1-1. But no one will blame them for the loss, as they fell just three points short against the first-place Kansas Jayhawks.

    It was a tough pill to swallow for the Tar Heels, but they’ve had some time to get over it since they don’t play until Friday. North Carolina will host the Americans at the Dean E. Smith Center.

    UConn
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    After opening week, UConn gave no reason for anyone to think a waiver was coming. The Huskies took care of business and it looked like the new look of the roster had a lot to build on.

    They are 2-0 and are unlikely to be tested too much this week. The Huskies have just one game left and that will be a home game against 1-2 Le Moyne on Wednesday night.

    Another team with early wins, Iowa State, remains in the mix for this week’s CBS Sports Top 10 teams. The Cyclones are looking to build on their entire non-conference slate and solidify their chances in the Big 12 conference title race.

    There was only one game listed for Iowa State this week. The Cyclones faced Kansas City on Monday, a game they won by 26 at the Hilton Coliseum.

    Gonzaga opened the season with a bang, beating Baylor by a wide margin in a game that changed the perception of top-10 prospects. The Bulldogs had to hold on late against Arizona State to end the weekend, but stayed in the win column.

    Mark Few’s team will not be back in action until Friday night. The McCarthey Athletic Center will be the venue for UMass Lowell and Gonzaga.

    Houston
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    Despite the loss, Houston remains one of the top ranked teams. Still, the Cougars fell in the rankings as a few teams picked up big wins. However, a loss to Auburn shouldn’t convince voters that the Cougars are less likely to climb the CBS Sports rankings.

    In Week 2, Houston gets a chance to make a comeback. They will play Louisiana and Hofstra this week, before the all-important Week 3 game against Alabama.

    Purdue is off to an undefeated start and improved to 3-0 with a win over Yale on Monday. It was only an eight point victory, but the Boilermakers will take it any way they can.

    There will be no room for error in their next game. Purdue will welcome Alabama to Mackey Arena in a highly anticipated showdown between two of the nation’s top teams.

    Tennessee is 2-0 after a blowout win against Louisville on Saturday. The volunteers are off to a fantastic start again and want to keep it going throughout November.

    They won’t have much of a challenge in Week 2, with matchups against Montana and Austin Peay on the slate. However, the Volunteers face a clash with Virginia next week.

    CBS Sports College Basketball Top 25 and 1 continues:

    11. Ohio State Buckeyes
    12. Arizona Wildcats
    13. Kentucky Wildcats
    14. Duke Blue Devils
    15. Marquette Golden Eagles
    16. Indiana Hoosiers
    17. Baylor Bears
    18. Arkansas Razorbacks
    19. Texas Longhorns
    20. Creighton Bluejays
    21. Texas A&M Aggies
    22. Florida alligators
    23. Rutgers Scarlet Knights
    24. Cincinnati Bearcats
    25. Ole Miss Rebels
    26. John the Red Storm

    #CBS #Sports #releases #college #basketball #top #rankings #Kentucky #upsets #Duke

  • Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Caleb Williams and the Bears are bad

    It can be so easy to panic in fantasy football. After all, we have very limited time to monitor and analyze a player’s performance. But never fear – Dalton Del Don is here to assess exactly how worried you should be – if at all.

    Hill is WR41 in fantasy points per game this season and the return of Tua Tagovailoa hasn’t helped as expected. The Dolphins surprisingly have the second lowest WR target percentage this season (49.1%). Running back De’Von Achane led Miami to its first target % read on Monday night when Hill was tied on third down with tight end Jonnu Smith.

    Hill has four times as many games with less than 25 receiving yards than he had in the last two seasons combined. Tagovailoa ranks 36 in deep throw attempts (7.7%). He recently passed Patrick Mahomes for the fewest average projected air yards (5.4) of any quarterback this season. Hill has taken a side seat in an offense that no longer throws deep (or scores as many points), and a wrist injury could explain that.

    Hill’s wrist has reportedly been bothering him since training camp (and worsened during his arrest), and an initial MRI showed a torn ligament. That could contribute to his declining road win rate this season. Hill’s fantasy managers must be panicking given the new strikeout and injury news.

    Lamb has been able to maintain fantasy production with Cooper Rush in the past, but his first game this season was a disaster. The Rush gave up as many tackles (2.0) as they gained yards per attempt. It was the fewest passing yards in a game with at least 20 attempts since 2015. The Rush finished with an above-expected completion percentage (-13.5) in the eighth percentile despite an average depth of target of just 6.4 yards (18th percentile). Lamb’s 10 targets resulted in 21 scoreless yards, including a touchdown loss in the sun.

    Trey Lance was no better, taking two sacks and being sacked on six pass attempts as Dallas finished with 32 net passes. Dak Prescott is officially out for the season. A move to Lance would be a disaster for Lamb’s fantasy value, but Rush remains the Week 11 starter.

    Lamb’s «expert consensus rank» this week is WR15, as it’s hard to go too much lower on a player who leads the NFL in target share from Week 4. But Lamb’s new situation (and the tap on the shoulder) has forced fantasy managers to tackle the corner (he’s now a WR2).

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    Williams probably isn’t in many starting fantasy lineups these days, but managers are still hoping for life from Chicago’s pass catchers. And from a broader perspective, there is serious concern about the future of this year’s No. 1 draft pick. Williams is coming off one of his worst QB seasons in recent memory, ranking last among 106 quarterbacks in catchable throw rate since 2021. It also ranks last in this range in pressure-to-bag ratio.

    Chicago’s offensive line has been average in pass blocking, while Williams has the highest average pressure time in the league. When not under pressure, Williams ranks 31st in passer rate. He has the worst completion percentage of 15+ yards among 468 QBs over the past 15 years. Williams’ first nine career starts haven’t been as bad as Bryce Young or David Carr’s, but he’s right in their territory.

    Williams faced the third easiest QB adjusted schedule ever! And it gets the eighth hardest progression. When not facing Jacksonville or Carolina’s defenses, which rank third last in EPA/passing this season, Williams has averaged 179.3 passing yards (5.3 YPA!) in seven games with just three passes for touch. The Bears fired general manager Shane Waldron and even the discussion of putting Williams is shocking for someone with his college resume. Some veteran teammates are reportedly calling Tyson Bagent.

    The Bears offense ranks last in yards per drive, EPA/return, sacks allowed and touchdowns since their Week 7 run. Chicago hasn’t produced a top-20 performance at wide receiver since Week 6, and DJ Moore has just one all season. D’Andre Swift also suffers from Williams’ issues, as his shares in wins (108.6 scrimmage yards, 0.75 TD) and losses (72.0 YFS, 0.2 TD) are dramatic.

    Williams clearly has plenty of time to improve, and a complete coaching overhaul during the season could help. But his start in the NFL has been very concerning and there is no way New England or Washington trade a QB now.

    Thomas Jr. has seen his targets cut in half while averaging just 17.0 receiving yards through two games since suffering a pectoral injury. He also suffered from Mac Jones taking over at QB last week, which will happen again this Sunday and could end the season with Trevor Lawrence out with a serious shoulder injury. Jones managed a modest 4.5 YPA against Minnesota’s defense last week, allowing the seventh-most passing yards. Jones threw 59% of his passes to tight ends, which isn’t ideal for a rookie wide receiver. While Lawrence hasn’t been the prince we were promised, he still leads the league in end zone targets (after a missed game) and Jones is noticeably downgraded.

    Thomas ranks in the top 10 in rushing yards and sixth in fantasy points per target as a rookie, but his leap to fantasy stardom may have to wait until next season.

    Dobbins’ weighted chance share dropped to 56.5% last week with the return of Gus Edwards. He and Edwards both had 10 carries before Dobbins scored the final five. On the plus side, Dobbins posted his highest route participation rate (74%) and target percentage (17%) of the season while logging 18 touchdowns.

    Dobbins also had no luck last week when he was beaten at the one-yard line and watched Justin Herbert and Hassan Haskins punt on short field goals. But Edwards (or Haskins?) could be a problem on the goal line, and Dobbins has only gotten 3.5 YPC since Week 3 coming back from Achilles surgery. Dobbins remains the RB2, but Edwards’ return is a hit to his fantasy value.

    #Fantasy #Football #Panic #Meter #Caleb #Williams #Bears #bad

  • Roy S. Johnson: I was watching basketball with a Trump Republican. This is the beginning.

    This is an opinion column.

    I was watching basketball with Republican Donald Trump.

    Did this sentence read as silly as it appeared to be typed? Did you laugh or did your head explode? Any answer is reasonable because, well, here we are. All are asserting themselves as the aftershocks of the presidential election subside.

    When our emotions calm down. When our calibrations are recalibrated.

    who are we Who can I trust? Who do I share my time with? My most precious time. Time I can’t put back. I can’t go back.

    It wasn’t the first time I watched basketball with Republicans, clearly. I’ve probably done this more times than I care to know because political parties weren’t really a thing until the last few years. It’s not a vital thing. It’s not a self-defining thing.

    Not even close.

    Especially not when sports, food and maybe a drink or two were involved.

    Of course, we can support different teams. Cheer loudly for our teams. Even though your team is our rival, that didn’t stop me from sharing the basement and the big screen with you — unless your team was Cal-Berkeley. I’m not kidding

    When the final whistle blew, everyone held hands and went home. Yes, there may have been some banter, a victory dance, and verbal hurling, but it was a game. Just a game. No one was hurt, not even hurt.

    There will always be another game.

    Then teams entered into force. Political teams. They matter much more than they should.

    The sides of the passage. The matter.

    Party mascots. The matter.

    Colors. The matter. Hell, there was more hate and disrespect among Democrats and Republicans as Crips and Bloods.

    Two teams — Democrats and Republicans — suddenly became important. To everyone. Way more than you should. Way more than you still should.

    «Maybe you want to watch some rounds tomorrow?»

    I have known this Republican for several years. Good old man. (I’ll even call him the Good Dude Republican from here on out.) I consider him a friend. We have our differences, but none of them were more important than what we have in common. We love sports. We love our families. We love good food. We love building brands and businesses (ie making money).

    He worships the same God (he and his family visited my church this summer).

    They came that Sunday Rock City Church President Joe Biden announced on Sunday in late July that he will not seek re-election and is endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.

    Suddenly teams important. And Good Dude Republican and I weren’t rooting for the same thing. Not even close.

    He made it clear from the jump that he would not be voting for Harris. Like before she secured the nomination — which was, what, 20 minutes after Biden’s bounce? Before many of her positions and policies were mapped out and digested.

    Shortly thereafter, I wrote a column: «America is ready to elect a female president, especially when women’s rights are at stake.» (Yes, I felt that.)

    «I’m not,» the Good Dude Republican shot back as soon as I sent him the link.

    I challenged him to tell his wife and daughters. Yes, it was a game on.

    «Let me rephrase that,» the Good Dude Republican quickly followed. «I would vote for a woman. But not her.»

    Our text exchanges in the next few weeks? Fire. He praised immigration. “They opened up parts of the wall.”) Questioned Harris’s intelligence. («I don’t think she’s very bright … I listened to her talk.») Her record sparked a crackdown on marijuana offenders. («I think there were about 1,900 cases of weed.») Jumped on Trump’s humiliation of Haitian immigrants in Springfield. (“60,000 residents … 20,000 drive into town. That’s like 30,000 people showing up in Hoover.) He blasted her proposal for a 39.5% capital gains tax (even though it wouldn’t affect him).

    He raged at boys playing girls’ sports.

    I challenged his views, debunked many of them with facts. Never mind. He held his own the team.

    By September, we quietly retreated to our separate digital corners and quietly agreed that our communication would be cut off. There were definitely some texts. We deliberately avoided ours teams. Obviously, neither of us had anything to do with playing political scotch. With a grenade.

    Early last Wednesday, before the sun rose, after sorting out emotions about the election result through the night in a columnafter catching my breath and remembering no weapon is prepared against me …. I had no spirit of fear. …. I texted Good Dude Republican.

    “Congratulations, brother. God bless us all.”

    «Far from perfect,» he replied. «As do I. I hope he makes the country better.»

    «We’ll see.»

    Five days later, on Monday, the Good Dude Republican texted about watching basketball. In his house.

    I stopped. Deliberately stalled. I haven’t seen him in person since that Sunday in July at my church.

    Here we are. Re-evaluation of premises. Reevaluating friendships. Checking tickets at the door of our club.

    I accepted the invitation and accepted the gesture as a reminder of what we shared when only teams mattered, not teams. And what is more important. Should I.

    The evening went well. Good food. Good friends. Good game.

    His daughters remembered me from visiting the church. His wife hugged me and said they would come back.

    There were discussions — some political, but mostly sports. Nothing to do with teams. The fire that we both had lit before the election was reduced. Our political disagreements have faded into their proper place.

    Behind what should be more important.

    For faith, family, food and our teams.

    Oh, the basketball we watched: no. 19 Kentucky defeated the no. 5 Duke (and 17-year-old phenomenal rookie Cooper Flagg) 77-72.

    Later I thanked him for his hospitality.

    «Great time! Much love to you!!,” he replied.

    There will be another match.

    I was raised by good people who encouraged me to be a good person and surround myself with good people. If they did, they said, good things would happen. I am a member of the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Commentary. My column appears on AL.comand digital editions of The Birmingham News, Huntsville Times and Mobile Press-Register. Tell me what you think o rjohnson@al.comand follow me on twitter.com/roysjInstagram @roysj and BlueSky.


    #Roy #Johnson #watching #basketball #Trump #Republican #beginning

  • Week 10 2024 DFS DraftKings Milly Maker Breakdown

    The dynamic game of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires much more than just knowledge of the sport you are entering to compete in in order to be successful. We need to be flexible, precise and open to learning from previous efforts, the latter of which will be the main focus of this week’s post. Game theory methodologies will allow us to analyze and dissect last week’s winner of the largest and most prestigious guaranteed prize pool (GPP) tournament on DraftKings – The Millionaire Maker. The same principles of game theory, which can be most simply explained as the development of decision-making processes according to our own skills and knowledge, the assumptions of the field based on the cumulative skill and knowledge of others playing the same game, and the rules and structure of the game itself will allow us to, to further train our minds to see beyond the outdated list-making techniques employed by much of the field. Approaching improvements with these methods will give us insight into the anatomy of successful lists and help us develop recurring profitable habit patterns for the weeks ahead. We’ll start by looking at last week’s winning list, extract any relevant lessons for future use, and finish with a look ahead to the upcoming main list.

    The winning list

    Week 10 2024 DraftKings Millionaire Maker Winner

    Week 10 2024 DraftKings Millionaire Maker Winner

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    Lessons learned

    Slate condition

    The main draw in Week 10 brought a lower average game total and fewer teams with higher team totals in Vegas. This, combined with low prices and a relative lack of projected value at every major position, has set the bar where the score needed to land major GPPs is likely to be lowered.

    We saw only three skill position players top 25 DK points in Week 10, and they probably wouldn’t have won anything without at least two on the roster (Bijan Robinson, Calvin Ridley and Marquez Valdes-Scantling). ). Additionally, the rosters were highly unlikely to contain all three given their ownership levels in Millionaire Maker (Robinson: 16.7%, Ridley: 3.8%, Valdes-Scantling: 1.0%).

    But the macro aspect of the muted scoring expectation present in the rankings should also fundamentally change how we build rosters, with more attention paid to the overabundance of teams and the diverse one-off production behind it. That’s exactly the plan DraftKings user giantsquid used in his winning list, with the 49ers outnumbered (a quarterback and two pass catchers), which made sense since the 49ers entered the rankings with the highest implied number of teams in Vegas and a diverse the singularities behind it.

    Team pair minus server

    One of the most interesting aspects of the winning roster in Week 10 was the presence of a pair of teams that did not include their quarterback. On the giantsquid list, this came using Austin Ekeler and Noah Brown. It didn’t work out for either player to achieve the above outcome, but the process of attacking a team environment where goals are expected to be scored without the use of a team defender is proven to be successful, yet the pitch doesn’t use this practice with any meaningful frequency. This «blocked player» mentality is a way to get multiple «right» roster pieces with one «bet» which effectively means «we expect this team to succeed and I can capture mass production with these two players.»

    Looking ahead

    Week 11 main board standings

    The scoring average is up from last week, meaning Vegas is currently expecting more points scored in Week 11. Having more points scored gives players more opportunities to collect significant GPP scores, which should increase the score needed to win larger GPPs. Prices are still very low, meaning it’s highly unlikely we’ll see scores in the 220+ range, but it’s very likely that lists will approach 200 points in GPPs this week. As such, correlations and bets on the game’s environment become more important, while diverse one-offs lose their theoretical appeal. Just like last week, the two teams in Week 11’s main bracket currently have an implied team total in Vegas north of 28 points (Lions and 49ers), meaning those two teams should be included in most of the game lists this week.

    Team pair minus server

    An interesting aspect of these two teams is that they tend to be more restrained when it comes to passing volume and aggression, which means pairs of teams without a defender jump to the top of the survivability matrix. Doing things like pairing Christian McCaffrey with a 49ers pass catcher or Jahmyr Gibbs with a Lions pass catcher without their respective quarterbacks is likely to be extremely profitable. Other teams to attack in this mansion are the Dolphins (De’Von Achane and pass catcher without Tua Tagovailoa), Rams (Kyren Williams and pass catcher without Matthew Stafford) and Jets (Breece Hall and pass catcher). without Aaron Rodgers).

    Players were too short in Week 11

    The general lack of projected value in 2024 means we’re forced to look for «value» through a variety of means, primarily by finding players who are fundamentally undervalued based on their roles, projections and range of results. In Week 11, that includes Christian McCaffrey ($8,300 after 2023 at $9,700 salary), Puk Nacu (14 targets in his only fully healthy game in 2024, Week 11 price $7,300), De’Von Achan ($7,200 ; his receiving -only production on plays with Tua Tagovailo this season equals WR10 production plus we get 10-12 carries and can play him as a running back), Cedric Tillman ($5,300; Tillman averaged nearly 11 targets per game without Amari Cooper this season) and Courtland Sutton ($5,900; Sutton has averaged 10 targets per game over the last three games and has hit a salary multiplier of 3 or more in each game).


    #Week #DFS #DraftKings #Milly #Maker #Breakdown

  • FGCU names Chelsea Lyles women’s basketball coach to replace Karl Smesko

    Former Eagle Chelsea Lyles has been on Karl Smesko's staff since 2011 and has been his recruiting coordinator since 2014.

    FGCU didn’t have to look far to find its successor to head girls basketball coach Karl Smešek.

    On the same day that Smesko left for the Atlanta Dream after 23 seasons, the school announced longtime assistant Chelsea Lyles as the Eagles’ second head coach in program history.

    «It is with great excitement that I announce Chelsea Lyles as the second head coach of the FGCU women’s basketball program,» FGCU athletic director Colin Hargis said in a release. «Chelsea has shown an unwavering commitment to FGCU and the women’s basketball program over the past 16 years. She is ready to lead the Eagles in the next chapter of our women’s basketball program and I am excited for our female student-athletes to learn from Coach Lyles’ leadership.»

    FGCU Women's Basketball Associate Head Coach Chelsea Lyles.

    Lyles, 36, spent the last 17 years at FGCU, the first two as a player for Smeska. She began her coaching career as a student assistant in 2010-11 before becoming a full-time assistant the following season. She has been the assistant head coach for the Eagles for the past six years. She will officiate her first game as a head coach on Sunday when the Eagles host NJIT at Alico Arena.

    #FGCU #names #Chelsea #Lyles #womens #basketball #coach #replace #Karl #Smesko