It would take 14 years, landscape-altering changes to the model of college athletics, shifting swells of public support and a high-priced team of attorneys, but finally this week, from a conference room in Jacksonville, Fla., surrounded by other Heisman winners, Bush felt that smooth, bronze vindication between his fingers once again. Because of that, he held tight to the notion all along that he’d done nothing wrong, telling as much to anyone who’d listen. Even as his university turned its back and the NCAA assured him it would fight to the bitter end, Bush said he never doubted that someday, somehow he’d have his vindication. Even as the world branded him a cheater and fans blamed him for USC’s steep fall from grace. Even when no path forth appeared to exist and no one seemed to share in his same steadfast belief. The Chargers have Pro Bowler Rashawn Slater at left tackle.įrom Ryan Kartje: Through his decade in exile, Reggie Bush said he never lost faith that this day would come. He played on the left side for the Fighting Irish but is expected to move to the right and replace Trey Pipkins III, who struggled with consistency last season.

Alt gives the Chargers an enormous presence up front in the run game and in protecting quarterback Justin Herbert.

Since the day was he hired, coach Jim Harbaugh has preached his desire to turn the Chargers into a more physical, line-of-scrimmage team, which means beefing up the offensive front. Alt was a finalist for the Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award while starting 12 games at left tackle. He had nine sacks in each of his two seasons at Florida State, and last season had 12½ tackles for lost yardage.įrom Jeff Miller: The Chargers opened the 2024 NFL draft by addressing their offensive line, taking Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt with the fifth pick of the first round. Verse played two seasons at Albany and two at Florida State, amassing 31½ sacks. 19 pick, making him the first defensive lineman to be selected by the Rams in the first round since they took Donald with the 13th pick in the 2014 draft. The Rams selected Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse with the No. Touted as his most reliable trait during a sterling career in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball league, the right-hander’s ability to locate the heater - or, more precisely, avoid throwing it down the middle of the strike zone - had eluded him as he posted a 4.50 ERA through his first five starts.Īhead of the Dodgers’ series finale, a 2-1 win against the Washington Nationals on Thursday, it was the dominant topic of conversation during manager Dave Roberts’ availability with reporters. It wasn’t difficult to diagnose the reason why.ĭuring an inconsistent opening month to the $325-million pitcher’s rookie season, Yamamoto’s fastball command was too often lacking. 8 New OrleansĪt Oklahoma City 94, New Orleans 92 ( box score)Īt Oklahoma City 124, New Orleans 92 ( box score)Īt Minnesota 120, Phoenix 95 ( box score)Īt Minnesota 105, Phoenix 93 ( box score)Īt New York 111, Philadelphia 104 ( box score)Īt New York 104, Philadelphia 101 ( box score)Īt Philadelphia 125, New York 114 ( box score)Īt Milwaukee 109, Indiana 94 ( box score)Īt Orlando 121, Cleveland 83 ( box score)įrom Jack Harris: Yoshinobu Yamamoto had his best start in the big leagues Thursday afternoon.

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