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OT: March Matness (NCAA Wrestling)

I don't pay attention to the regular season as much I have in the past but always enjoy watching the national tournament and attempting to predict individual champs. No doubt Penn State will win the team race, the question is by how much and who fights for 2nd/3rd/4th?

Brackets

Individual:
125: Ramos - Purdue
133: Ayala - Iowa
141: Bartlett - PSU
149: Henson - VT
157: Kasak - PSU
165: Mesenbrink - PSU
174: O`Toole - Mizzou
184: Starocci - PSU
197: Ferrari - CSUB
HWT: Steveson - Minnesota

MOW: Mesenbrink

Team:
1st PSU
2nd Iowa
3rd Nebraska
4th Oklahoma State

Trump is breaking the Democratic party....

...it's remarkable to see.

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27% approval rating?

What is so clear are three things:

1. When you break the lie that you can run unlimited debts (new monetarist theory) - then you cannot have government grow ad-infinitum and buy constituents with jobs/dollars.
2. When you quit giving the left an easy W and wedge against Women with Abortion
3. When you show people that CRT/Intersectionality is just meant to help elite minorities accrue power disproportionate to their % in the economy

Then you leave a party (the Dems) with nowhere to go.

You want Schumer harder on Trump? He appointed judges, helped impeach him twice, supported NYC based lawfare, hell Chuck has done nearly everything.

We will see how Tariffs play out. Bessent and Kevin H. have done a nice job on the financial circuit of late. (jury is out for me on Lutnick) That is the only "weak spot" right now for the administration.

My #1 issue - illegal immigration? A+.

Baseball T-Mobile's free MLB.TV subscription is now available

OT - this is a heads up for any T-Mobile customers who are baseball fans. Today starts the T-Mobile promotion to register for the MLB.TV package for free. Most T-Mobile customers will qualify. You have to add the promotion through the T-life app.

You get all MLB games that are not blacked out due to national broadcasts. You also don’t get local teams broadcast and will have to watch those through the service that shows your local games. So, with this package, I will have to watch the Rays games through the FanDuel network on my TV provider. But for out of market games, it’s fantastic. I will get to see all the New York Mets games with the Mets broadcast team.

Football The DJ Lagway Foundation Will Donate $50,000 to UF Health Following Successful Kickoff Dinner

Gainesville Community Comes Together in Support of NIL for Good

Gainesville, Florida (March 17, 2025) –
University of Florida (UF) starting quarterback DJ Lagway hosted the DJ Lagway Foundation Kickoff Dinner on March 10 and will donate $50,000 in support of UF Health community programs. Thanks to generous donors, the monies raised will assist UF Health in providing essential resources for local youth.

“Growing up, my family has always prioritized giving back to the community, and we’ve seen the impact it can make,” Lagway said. “Through NIL, I have the chance to be part of that change, to use this opportunity for good. And I’m so thankful for everyone who joined us at the foundation kickoff dinner. Seeing this event come to life, and knowing how the funds we raised will benefit the local community is just the start of what we can accomplish together.”

The event was organized in collaboration with NETWORK, Lagway’s talent management and marketing agency. The firm played an integral role in developing his philanthropic vision and supporting his efforts to use NIL for good.

“DJ has always been a leader, offering kindness and uplifting others, whether on or off the field," said Michaela Simon, VP of Content & Operations at NETWORK. “His foundation is a natural extension of his character; through NIL, this remarkable young man has been able to take his passion and hard work and turn it into something with a lasting impact.”

The Foundation Kickoff Dinner at Spurrier’s Gridiron Grille resulted in an impressive showing from the Gainesville and University of Florida communities. In addition to executives from UF Health, presenting sponsor Morgan & Morgan, and touchdown sponsor Clarity Wealth, a number of current football players were in attendance alongside Gator greats Steve Spurrier, Brandon Spikes, Jordan Scarlett, Earnest Graham, and Event Organizer Johnny Townsend. The UF marching band, cheerleaders, and Gator mascot were also present, creating an energetic atmosphere in support of the foundation.

More than 20 Lagway relatives joined the event as DJ Lagway and his mother, Niki Lagway, spoke about their family’s deep-rooted commitment to giving back–a value passed down from Lagway’s grandmother.

Guests witnessed an on-site recording of Lagway’s interview on the Stadium & Gale podcast, bid on items in the silent auction, and participated in a spirited live auction led by auctioneer Jon Foege. A highlight of the evening was when performance painter Alex “Revel” Ruiz created a 10-minute mural of Lagway, which sold for $9,000; another piece fetched nearly $7,000 for the cause.

The overwhelming support for the event underscored a shared dedication to community impact, setting a strong foundation for the work Lagway aims to accomplish through his initiative.

For those looking to get involved, donations are still being accepted at DJLagway2.com.
Assets: DJ LAGWAY PHOTOS & LOGO

New Story Florida is 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships Third Seed

Florida opens competition at NCAA Tuscaloosa Regional on April 4

GAINESVILLE, Fla.
- 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Regional action is next for No. 3 seed Florida.

Florida is the No. 3 overall seed for the 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Championships. The Gators head to Tuscaloosa, Ala., for April 3-6 NCAA Regional Gymnastics Championships. Competition begins for the Gators in the April 4 Tuscaloosa Regional evening session.

The NCAA Gymnastics Committee revealed the fields for the four NCAA Region Championship sites today at noon on ESPNU.

This is the sixth year for the following regional championships format:

* Nine teams compete at four regional sites:
* Regional First Round - Lowest two seeded teams at each site compete to advance to regional semifinal
* Regional Second Round - Eight teams compete, split into two four-team sessions. Top two teams in each second round session advance to regional final
* Regional Final - Four teams compete, with top two teams advancing to NCAA Championships, set for April 17-19 in Fort Worth, Texas

Florida's competed in every NCAA Regional since the first season in 1982. NCAA Regional action has sent the Gators to 19 different sites in the past 42 championship events and 2025 marks the first time UF competes regionals in Tuscaloosa.

The nine-team field for the NCAA Tuscaloosa Gymnastics Regional:

* No. 3 Florida
* No. 6 California
* No. 11 Alabama
* No. 14 Oregon State
* No. 19 North Carolina State
* No. 22 North Carolina
* No. 23 Iowa
* No. 27 Clemson
* No. 34 Rutgers

NCAA Regional Competition Info:
For the 11th consecutive season, the seeding determined at the time of regional selections will be maintained throughout the championships. Florida was also the No. 3 seed in 2017, 1985 and 1982.

Standard bracketing procedures will be followed with teams seeded 1, 4, 5, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 16 placed on the left side of the bracket and teams seeded 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 placed on the right side of the bracket.

For the fifth straight season, the four NCAA regional second round and final competitions are available live on ESPN+ with coverage of every gymnast and apparatus. For the third straight year, regional competition has staggered start dates, with the University Park and Salt Lake City sites beginning first round action on April 2 and the Tuscaloosa and Seattle sites starting competition on April 3. The staggered dates allow fans to watch the action instead of having to choose between four video streams on a single day.


Ticket Prices (Single Session):

Adult

$30

Youth

$20


Gators in NCAA Regional Competition:
Florida has advanced to the NCAA Championships 40 times in the meet's 42-year history, missing only the 2000 and 2019 events.

The Gators won 21 NCAA Regional Championships - 1982, '84, '85, '87, '97, '05, '06, '07, '08, '09, '10, '12, '13, '14, '15, '16, '17, '18, '21, '22 and '24.

Four on the Floor Format:
At the national championship site, the eight-team field compete in two four-team semifinals. The top two teams in each semifinal advance to the NCAA team final.

ESPN2 airs both NCAA Semifinals on April 17. The NCAA Championship makes its fifth consecutive appearance on ABC at 4 p.m. ET on April 19.

2025 NCAA Gymnastics Regional Fields (with national seed)

University Park Regional (Host: Penn State)

1.

LSU

8.

Michigan State

9.

Kentucky

16.

Arkansas

17.

Michigan

25.

Ohio State

28.

Penn State

31.

Maryland

36.

West Virginia





Seattle Regional (Host: Washington)

2.

Oklahoma

7.

Missouri

10.

Georgia

15.

Auburn

20.

Nebraska

21.

Arizona

26.

Arizona State

29.

Illinois

35.

UC Davis





Tuscaloosa Regional (Host: University of Alabama)

3.

Florida

6.

California

11.

Alabama

14.

Oregon State

19.

North Carolina State

22.

North Carolina

23.

Iowa

27.

Clemson

34.

Rutgers



Salt Lake Regional (Host: University of Utah)

4.

Utah

5.

UCLA

12.

Minnesota

13.

Stanford

18.

Denver

24.

Southern Utah

30.

Boise State

32.

BYU

32.

Utah State
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Baseball Huge Series Coming up: Florida & Georgia Full Breakdown

Florida Gators vs. Georgia Bulldogs Series Preview
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The Florida Gators are back home for their three-game weekend series versus one of their biggest rivals. The Gators will take on the Georgia Bulldogs as they look to get back on track in SEC play.



Florida comes into this series with an 18-5 record but hasn’t won a conference game yet. George comes to Gainesville with a 21-2 record after winning two out of three last weekend versus Kentucky. Here is the series preview between the Florida Gators and the Georgia Bulldogs.



Georgia Bulldogs



The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Florida Gators in their first SEC road series of the season. The Bulldogs will be led by their head coach, Wes Johnson, who’s in his second season at Georgia.



The Georgia pitching staff will also be led by their ace left-handed pitcher, Charlie Goldstein. The fifth-year senior has struggled through his first five starts of the season. He has posted a 7.36 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and nine strikeouts in 7.1 innings pitched.



On Saturday, junior right-handed pitcher Brian Curley will make his first start for the Bulldogs. Curley has made seven appearances with a 1-0 record, 3.29 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, a .068 opponent batting average, and eighteen strikeouts in 13.2 innings pitched. Georgia has not announced their Sunday starter in the series finale.



At the plate, the Georgia offense has one of the most productive offenses in the SEC. As a team, the Bulldogs have a .317 team batting average and 1.073 OPS. Fifth-year senior Ryland Zaborowski has helped lead the Bulldogs offense. The Miami of Ohio transfer is slashing .444/.568/1.079 with 28 hits, four doubles, twelve home runs, 40 RBIs, and a team-high 1.647 OPS.



Senior outfielder Robbie Burnett is another impact bat for Georiga. The UNC-Asheville transfer is slashing .414/.620/.986 with 29 hits, five doubles, eleven home runs, a team-high eleven stolen bases, and a 1.606 OPS. Two other Georgia Bulldogs to watch in the series are Tre Phelps and Nolan McCarthy.



Florida Gators



The Florida Gators are still searching for their first win in conference play after getting swept versus Tennessee. However, Florida will be without one of their top arms in their pitching staff.



The Florida pitching staff will miss sophomore right-handed pitcher Liam Peterson for the series. Peterson is out for the series due to general soreness. Freshman right-handed pitcher Aidan King will be on the mound for Florida on Friday night. King has pitched like one of the best freshman arms in the country. He has a 3-1 record with a 0.81 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, a .169 opponent batting average, and 26 strikeouts in 22.1 innings pitched.



Florida has not announced a starting pitcher for Saturday’s game. In the series finale, redshirt sophomore right-handed pitcher Jake Clemente will get the start. Clemente has posted a 1-0 record with a 4.24 ERA, 0.88 WHIP, a .138 opponent batting average, and 24 strikeouts through 17 innings pitched.



The Florida Gators’ offense looks to bounce back after a poor showing in Knoxville last weekend. Junior shortstop Colby Shelton is leading Florida’s offense. The former Alabama transfer is slashing .407/.471/.615 with a team-high 37 hits, thirteen doubles, two home runs, 20 RBIs, and a 1.086 OPS.



Junior catcher Brody Donay has cooled down a bit but is still having a productive season. The former Virginia Tech transfer is slashing .373/.500/.800 with 28 hits, six doubles, eight home runs, and a team-high 1.300 OPS. Two other Florida hitters to watch in this series are Brendan Lawson and Blake Cyr.
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