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Nebraska shocked the world when it landed five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola over teams like the Georgia Bulldogs. But nowadays, things like that happen, just look at Bryce Underwood this offseason with Michigan and LSU.
With Raiola, the former five-star QB, he looked incredible at times as a true freshman, but he certainly had some "rookie moments," if you will. Some of that was because the team around him wasn't great, or they would have won more games.
So why not go and get him some more weapons? They are trying to do that.
Nebraska is close to landing Luke Sorensen
TE Luke Sorensen is down to Nebraska, Ole Miss and Penn State with a commitment date locked in, per @ChadSimmons_
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) May 31, 2025
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Luke Sorensen is a tight-end prospect from the 2026 class, playing for Servite High School in Anaheim, California, where he has played so well that there are quite a few schools that want him. And, that's largely because of his size, where he is 6'4" and in between 230-245 pounds.
Because of his size, he has some elite athleticism that you don't really expect from him, which is another reason why he is earning a three-star rating from 247Sports and a four-star from Rivals. He ranks as the No. 54 tight end and No. 140 player in California per 247Sports, and the No. 19 tight end and No. 32 in the state per Rivals. He has over 25 scholarship offers from schools like Nebraska, Penn State, Ole Miss, Texas, Texas A&M, Miami, USC, Notre Dame, and Alabama.
Sorensen has narrowed his college choices to Nebraska, Ole Miss, and Penn State, with a commitment date set for July 4, 2025. He visited Ole Miss in May 2025 and has official visits planned for Nebraska on June 6 and Penn State on June 13. His size, versatility, and openness to being able to learn and be coached is something that has truly caught some recruiters' eyes with him.
Penn State, Ole Miss, and Nebraska are the three main schools he is looking at, and Nebraska could be the one that fits like a glove, especially when you look at the QB situation with Raiola. Getting him a weapon like Sorensen is something that he hasn't really had yet,
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Penn State Wrestling: Most Dominant Seasons by a Nittany Lions Wrestler – Carl DeStefanis 1984
Continuing our on-going series of reliving some of the most dominant individual seasons for Penn State Wrestling. This is now the third installment as we previously highlighted Andy Matter’s brilliance in 1972 and Jim Martin’s amazing run in 1988 for the Nittany Lions. And this time we turn the page back a handful of years to shine a light on Penn State Wrestling standout Carl DeStefanis. Looking back at DeStefanis’ career, it’s hard to believe that a wrestler of his caliber “only” finished the season as an All-American one time. But I think the focus should be shifted more from “How did he not finish AA more times?” to “Holy cow is it incredibly difficult to win a single match in the NCAAs?” More on this later. Carl DeStefanis Freshman – Junior Years for Penn State Wrestling Carl’s first full season on the mat ended when he lost back-to-back matches in the 1981 EWL Championships. Outside of the disappointing losses to end the year, DeStefanis’ freshman campaign was very successful as he compiled a record of 15-6 with six of his wins earning bonus points. Things were going well for DeStefanis his sophomore year, however, between December and early January, he picked up four losses in a ten-match span. Which wasn’t exactly surprising when they came at the hands of Michigan’s Joe McFarland (fall and 4-1 loss), Oklahoma State’s Randy Willingham (6-2 loss), and Iowa’s Barry Davis (13-3 loss). But these would be the last losses Carl would suffer until he won his first EWL title and made the road trip to Iowa State for the 1982 NCAA Championships. 1982 NCAA Championships And at the 1982 NCAA’s, DeStefanis rolled through his first two matches by winning 10-6 and 11-5. Cruising into the quarterfinals, Carl knew no matter who he face,d it would be a tough test. But in this case, it ended up being Joe McFarland … again. McFarland ended up getting the best of DeStefanis for the third time that season 8-3 and it was onto the wrestlebacks for Carl. I would love to say DeStefanis steamrolled through the consolation bracket, however this isn’t what happened. Instead, in his first match he was locked up in an offensive explosion with Tennessee-Chattanooga’s Charlie Heard. Carl fell to Charlie 15-10 and after two opening wins, his tournament and season were over with the two straight losses. DeStefanis came out like a buzz saw his junior year. Outside of a lone loss to Iowa State’s Kevin Darkus (11-7), Carl was 22-1 going into the 1983 EWL’s and 17 of those wins were either by major decision or by fall. He was simply wrestling at a different level than anyone at that point. And after blowing out his first opponent and then taking down Clarion’s Jamie Kasser 6-4, DeStefanis had claimed his second EWL Conference title. 1983 NCAA Championships In the 1983 NCAA Championships, Carl had a warmup match in the pigtails where he won a 14-3 major decision over Luther’s Greg Lonning. DeStefanis was the No. 2 seed in the 118 bracket and including his match in the pigtail rounds, he probably wouldn’t really be tested until the quarterfinals or semifinals. Just don’t tell that to his first-round foe, Wisconsin’s Robin Morris. Early in the first period of their match, DeStefanis was caught by Morris. And it wasn’t good. Carl tried to work himself free, but just one minute and 18 seconds into his first round match of the 1983 NCAA Championships, the referee slapped the mat, signaling a fall for Morris, and DeStefanis’ statistically great season was over. Buy The Newest Penn State Gear at Fanatics | Shop Penn State Gear on Amazon Carl DeStefanis Senior Year for Penn State Wrestling However, this is where the redemption story begins. Furthermore, this is where DeStefanis’ true grit and dominance materialize. Carl started out his senior campaign by going on an 11 match winning streak before falling 10-8 to the 1983 NCAA runner-up Charlie Heard. The reason this loss was so important is because it’s where DeStefanis drew a line in the sand. On one side of the sand was Carl’s collegiate career up until that point. And the other side of the sand was the remaining portion of his career at Penn State. Where he would not lose a single match again. From that point until the end of the 1984 EWL Championships, Carl took part in 19 total matches. And in those matches he won nine of them with bonus points and five of them by pin. He then claimed his third straight EWL title in 1984 by demolishing Ricky Bonomo in the finals 12-4. Why Penn State’s 2027 QB Haul Could Be James Franklin’s Best Yet 1984 NCAA Championships DeStefanis kept the pain train rolling in the 1984 NCAA Championships by clobbering his first two foes 23-11 and 19-7. He then won his quarterfinals match by default and punched his ticket to his first ever finals after upending Oklahoma State’s Mark Perry 7-2 in the semis. And in the finals, DeStefanis knew exactly what he had to do. Which was simply to beat the guy standing on the other side of the mat. Northern Iowa’s Bob Hallman was an unlikely grappler to make the finals that year, however he flipped a switch and completely outperformed his No. 8 seeding. But it didn’t matter if Hallman was riding a heater, he wasn’t going to beat DeStefanis. Because this was his last shot and he wasn’t going to lose to anyone. To Hallman’s credit, he never backed down in the match. However DeStefanis was a man on a mission that year. Carl downed his foe in the finals 6-4 and after all of the long hours in the wrestling room, after all of the sleepless nights thinking about the past, after battling through injuries and pain, Carl DeStefanis had finally reached the majestic summit of collegiate wrestling by being an NCAA Champion in 1984. Senior Year Recap In the 1983-1984 season for Penn State Wrestling, Carl DeStefanis took part in 41 total matches. And in those 41 matches, DeStefanis suffered only a single defeat while racking up a staggering 28 bonus point wins. This includes 12 sudden decisions (equivalent to today’s technical fall) and six pins. That’s not just “winning”, that’s “sheer dominance”. Penn State Wrestling Re-Enters Battle for No. 2 Overall Recruit Bo Bassett After Shocking Decommitment Penn State Wrestling’s Recruiting Pipeline: States That Matter Most All-Time Penn State Wrestling NCAA Champions Lineup: The 10 Greatest Nittany Lions Ever Assembled
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WNBA All-Star Game ratings paint a troubling picture
WNBA players sent a message to the league with T-shirts they wore ahead of the All-Star Game on Saturday night, but the ratings for the game did not exactly strengthen their stance. Prior to the All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind., Caitlin Clark and other players warmed up in shirts that said “Pay us what you owe us” across the front. The message had to do with the current state of collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the WNBA and WNBA Player’s Association. Unfortunately for the players, the television ratings for the game were not very good. Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports reported on Tuesday that the WNBA All-Star Game drew 2.19 million viewers on ABC, which was down roughly 36% from a year ago. Last year’s game featured the WNBA All-Stars against the Team USA squad that was preparing to compete in the Summer Olympics in Paris. The dip in ratings is likely another example of the type of impact Clark has had on the WNBA. Although she was a team captain for this year’s All-Star Game, Clark did not play due to a groin injury. Clark played in last year’s game for the All-Star side, as she did not make the Team USA Olympic roster. Many fans were outraged that she was snubbed from the Olympic team, which added an element of intrigue to the All-Star Game. There is no way of knowing for certain whether more fans would have watched the All-Star Game on Saturday night had Clark played. It is a safe guess, however, especially when you look at some recent trends for the league.
Matthew Stafford news highlights potential need for Rams
Matthew Stafford's latest injury raises concerns about the depth of the Los Angeles Rams' quarterback room. Stafford suffered a back injury last season, and it's bothering him again at training camp. Rams head coach Sean McVay said the medical concern will force the QB to miss five practices, but it's not season-ending. "He's been throwing, feeling good. It's not necessarily anything that's new. Something that he's dealt with before," the coach told the media. "Going into year 17, we were going to take a modified approach with him, kind of similar to what we did in the offseason program. And so we'll allow him to kind of just work off to the side, on his own, getting himself feeling as good as possible." Stafford's durability has already been waning. The 37-year-old QB missed eight games because of a spine injury and concussion during the 2022 season. The following season, he missed one game because of a right thumb injury. The Rams have a capable backup QB, Jimmy Garoppolo. He has a 43-21 starting record in the regular season in 11 years with the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders, New England Patriots and Rams. Garoppolo, however, is injury-prone. He has battled foot, ankle, knee and shoulder issues over the course of his career. Rams QB Stetson Bennett — a fourth-rounder in the 2023 NFL Draft — has yet to throw a pass in a regular-season game. Plenty of solid free-agent QBs are still available, including one-time Pro Bowler Carson Wentz. He would be a more trustworthy option than Bennett and already knows the Rams' system. The 2016 first-rounder played for the team during the 2023 season. The Rams hope to win their third Super Bowl after consecutive playoff appearances. Injuries at the most important position could derail their aspirations. McVay doesn't seem too concerned about Stafford's health, but L.A. should still consider adding another QB as a precaution.
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Hall of Famer believes this AFC QB will win Super Bowl first
Pro Football Hall of Famer Warren Moon just made headlines during a recent appearance on "Up Adams," where he gave his take on one of the NFL’s most debated questions. When asked which star quarterback will win a Super Bowl first, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen or Joe Burrow, Moon without any hesitation went with Jackson. “We have Josh Allen, MVP, Lamar Jackson, Joe Burrow, they wrecked the league last year… Which one of those three do you think has the best shot to get one this year?” Kay Adams asked. Moon responded, “I think Lamar.” Moon’s reasoning for this take was not due to stats or accolades, because both have great numbers and awards, rather Moon was focused on the surrounding cast around Jackson. While he was complimentary of Allen and the team around him, he emphasized that the Ravens had a strong secondary, incredible running back and solid wideouts that could allow them to be a serious threat to win it all. It is easy to see why Moon made his opinion clear and without hesitation. Jackson is one of the top quarterbacks in the league, with four Pro Bowl nods, three All-Pro selections and two MVP awards. He is the best dual-threat quarterback in the world, and now with an incredible roster around him, Jackson has become much scarier. However, pressure is mounting on the superstar QB, and Moon did make the case for Allen to also potentially win first. “Josh Allen, they’ll be right there too. I think it depends on who plays who in the playoffs … You have to go through playing both Kansas City and Baltimore if you’re Buffalo, and same thing if you’re the Ravens, you gotta play both of those to get to the Super Bowl … But if you only have to play one of them, that would be great.” Allen is also regarded as one of the league’s best QBs too, and Moon's argument has a lot of merit to it. Both Buffalo and Baltimore are flooded with talented pieces that are hungry to make that Super Bowl run. It could come down to matchups come playoff time. If one squad has an easier route to the AFC Championship game, then it might be the one who ultimately comes out on top. As for Burrow, Moon did not mention him in the conversation, but clearly it was not meant to be a slight on him as a player. Rather, for obvious reasons, it seems that Moon might have Baltimore and Buffalo as overall rosters in a higher tier from Cincinnati. Ultimately however, time will tell who breaks first. But if Moon is correct, Jackson might finally be able to silence his critics, and make his mark on NFL history.
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