From the Los Angeles Times:

I also asked him some things about the upcoming season while we had him.

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I imagine that the University will get a story out, but I don’t know if they’ll do that today or tomorrow. We can post the signers as we get them on this thread.

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1st Rounder! Congrats PP!

The invasion of Tarawa, November 20, 1943.



The objective was Betio Island in the Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, code named “Helen”.



The Japanese commander had declared that Tarawa could not be taken by a million men in 100 years. The Second Marine Division took it in 76 hours.



I will not belabor the details of the fight, that is easily available on Google and for those with access to Leatherneck Magazine, November 1993.



I would like to recognize the heroism of one (among many others) of the Marines in the assault.



First Lt. William Dean Hawkins, commander of the 2d Scout Sniper Platoon. On D Day his men with a group of combat engineers using flame throwers cleared the Long Pier and removed many Japanese who were firing at Marines in the water trying to get to Red Beach Two. On day D+2 the Japanese in deep bunkers and fortified positions were decimating Marines wading ashore from the reef around the island. These men were helpless and dying by the scores. Hawkins personally led assaults against many of these positions, firing his weapon into the ports and throwing in grenades until the screaming stopped. With every minute he sustained more wounds but continued his assault on the positions. Even the Old Breed Marines were astonished at his bravery. He fought until he died of multiple wounds. Few Medals of Honor were more richly deserved.



There was much criticism of the landing at Tarawa but in the final analysis the lessons learned there led to fewer casualties at future invasions.

And now he looks like a high schooler, maybe middle school 😂

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Sounds like the Rivals bump might have been a trend setter. Sounds like he might be in striking distance for 5th in both major services. Wondering where he sits with ESPN?

The latest after Oregon offered:

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This article has him at 29. A team that needs a back up PG right away might take him 1st round. Would love to see him a Blazer.

Our first chance to talk with Bennett since he got here.

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Popo Aumavae expected back.

Kampmoyer and McCormick being evaluated.

Webb and Herbert questionable.

Pittman, Stephens, Davis and Flowe out.

I'd love to know if they have timed any of the fastest guys in the 40 or 100? Anybody know about that? Particularly interested to know where Dye fits in the list.

The PAC-12 athletic directors are moving to allow for arrangement of nonconference opponents to fill gaps in the schedule.

Also from the same article:

In addition, there are no known instances — anywhere — of on-field transmission of the virus, according to Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s Chief Medical Officer.

“We have seen zero evidence of transmission player-to-player on the field, either during games or practices, which I think is an important and powerful statement,’’ Sills told Sports Illustrated last week.

“And it also confirms what other sports leagues have found around the world. We regularly communicate with World Rugby, Australian rules football, European soccer leagues.

“To date, no one has documented a case of player-to-player transmission in a field sporting environment.”

No A's this week.

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Strong second halves

With us coming out hot in the second half, practice. Coach Cristobal, Coach Mirabal, all the coaches on staff they preach; we come out, we play physical, we do everything we do in a game in practice.

Everybody we play, they have a great team, a great program. Everybody works hard out there. It’s the drive to be great and finish as a team. Coach Moorhead says we are battling against our culture every day.

Being a starter

It is a great opportunity. Everybody always has to wait for an opportunity. Just the opportunity hey are giving me, I want to take advantage of it. It’s crazy running out there with the first offense, even without fans, just having those first snap jitters, the chills, it’s an amazing feeling being able to start these last two games.

Everybody stepped up, even the second offensive line. Everybody works hard, everybody wants to be great.

Upcoming game

UCLA is a great program. They had a great game against Cal Berkeley. They are going to come out and they are going to play hard. They have a great defensive line, they have a great coaching staff, they fly to the ball.

Why has the OL been good with all new starters?

Just going out there and knowing the guy to my right, the guy to my left, trusting 100% that they are going to get that job done. Every day going out there on walk through days, fast Fridays, always trying to take a step forward.

Hats off to Coach Mirabal, he pushes us so hard. He wants us to be great.