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‘Twisters’ takes Oklahoma, the world by storm Glen Powell (left) and Daisy Edgar-Jones in “Twisters,” directed by Lee Isaac Chung. The movie is the third in a series following the disasters of Tornado Alley.

In 1996, “Twister” brought these massive tornadoes to life; now, “Twisters” builds on that legacy and adapts the thrills and terrors of storm Hayden Alexander chasing for a new generation.

Staff Reporter Let’s be clear: This is not a sequel or a remake.

It is a new take on storm Note: This article con- chasing that feels right at tains spoilers. home in Oklahoma.

The plot is uncompli“Twisters” is the percated, thoughtful and fun. fect summer blockbuster The film does not ride that brings the harrowing or die on the tornadoes, Oklahoma storm season to keeping the human elelife while never forgetting ment present throughout. its roots.

That element stands out

among the science and thrill-seeking.

The characters are great, and you can not help but fall in love with Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones), Javi (Anthony Ramos), Tyler Owens (Glenn Powell) and the Tornado Wranglers.

Kate is a clever protagonist and can smell a tornado coming a mile away. Javi is trying to help people, but his methods are questionable. Both are driven by tragedy and loss as they try to find their way.

Tyler Ownes is a

hotshot storm chaser with towards you like a freight a soft spot for Kate. He train. I swear the theater practically falls in love started shaking. The torwith her the moment he nadoes look magnificent. meets her. Their flirtatious The blend of special and rivalry turns into somepractical effects on top of thing more profound and real footage is epic. meaningful by the film’s The tornadoes feel end. so real that watching The Tornado Wranthem race towards towns glers crew is insanely makes me sick. As an good fun, made even more Okie, watching the film hilarious by Ben (Harry hits home in a way other Hadden-Patton), a British disaster films never have. journalist who travels with Speaking of personal, the group. this film does Oklahoma The tornadoes are justice. It shows off the utterly terrifying. In beauty of the state in the theater, it feels like every scene. The 50 days the tornado is barreling they spent filming across

the state paid off. The music, the banter and the references are a love letter to the state and culture of Oklahoma, despite Luke Combs claiming that there “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma.”

Sadly, for Oklahoma State fans, there is not a single OSU T-shirt or hat in sight. I had to give the movie a 9.5/10 because a guy was decked out in OU gear in one shot. It is OK, though, because the rodeo Tyler and Kate attend is in Stillwater.

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Joe Biden drops out of presidential race, endorses Kamala Harris Raynee Howell Staff Reporter

American people,” Biden wrote. “Together, we overcame a once in a century pandemic and the worst economic On Sunday, Presicrisis since the Great dent Joe Biden released Depression.” a statement withdrawing Biden was at the from the presidential top of the Democratic race. ticket and was a shooFollowing his perin for the selection of formance in the first a democratic nominee.

Presidential debate, Democratic delegates Biden has made many will now have to choose claims stating he would a new Democratic stay in the race. Now in nominee, either by his written statement, virtual vote or during he said he believes it is the Democratic National the “best interest” of the Convention in August.

Democratic party and All of the democratic the country for him to delegates in support of step down.

Biden, approximately Biden recognized 3,800 out of 4,700, acthe American people cording to Politico, are and claimed it was the now free agents with honor of his life to serve no obligation to support as President. He said any specific candidate. he plans to continue In a post on X, to serve the remainder Biden endorsed Vice of his term to focus on President Kamala Harfulfilling his existing ris. duties.

“I know none of this could have been done without you, the See Biden on Page 5

Courtesy of OSU News OSU business alumnus Damon Healey is the founder and managing principal of Eternal Companies, a commercial real estate firm based in Maryland.

Spears alumnus Healey builds real estate investment firm 20 years after unique OSU experience Courtesy of OSU News

he wasn’t daydreaming about crushing a home run or throwing a 100mph fastball. The teenager gazed beyond the outfield, Damon Healey found studying Detroit’s bustling inspiration for his dream cityscape. job when he watched the “I always said to myDetroit Tigers in his home self, ‘I really want to own city. one of those buildings,’” Healey loved baseHealey said. “I was just ball, but as he sat in the enamored by the downstadium with his father town skyline.” and two older brothers, Healey’s fascina-

tion with real estate and entrepreneurship started before his undergraduate years, and Oklahoma State University nourished that passion. In the midst of a fast-paced, unconventional college schedule, the 2004 general business graduate devoted extra time to learning about building an enterprise. Twenty years later, that knowledge has benefited Healey as

the founder and managing principal of Eternal Companies, a commercial real estate investment firm based in Bethesda, Maryland.

Healey has operated Eternal Companies, which specializes in extendedstay hospitality, since

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Continued from page 1 January 2023. Before starting his own venture, Healey facilitated successful expansion projects for Brookfield Asset Management and Lidl US, a European grocery giant that branched across the East Coast of the United States.

As he advanced in the business world, Healey sometimes looked at his materials from OSU business courses, reminding himself of the guest speakers and professors who fed his interests.

“It was that realization of, ‘Wow, people will help you out,’” Healey said.

“You can make things happen if you sort of have an insatiable appetite to learn and to grow, and that level of motivation motivates other people.

That was my big takeaway from OSU.” One of those mentors was Vance Fried, then an OSU professor of management who holds a juris doctorate from the University of Michigan.

In the early 2000s, OSU’s business school didn’t yet have an entrepreneurship major or the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, but MBA students could delve into entrepreneurship in a course instructed by Fried.

Healey, who bonded with Fried over their Michigan connections, was eager to enroll in the graduate-level course as an undergraduate student.

Although the professor couldn’t promise Healey would receive credit for the class, they agreed he could audit it.

“He was curious and hardworking and obviously willing to not go a standard path,” said Fried, the founding director of OSU’s Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise.

Healey’s journey was more unusual than Fried realized.

On a daily basis, the busy student rode the Big Orange Bus between Tulsa and Stillwater, sometimes not returning home until after midnight.

Healey and his wife, Raven, were newlyweds who lived in Tulsa with their baby daughter, so he commuted to OSU’s main campus. While working toward his degree at OSU, Healey studied at Rhema Bible Training College in Broken Arrow, trying to figure out if he had a future in ministry or business.

With so much on his plate, Healey could have given up an entrepreneurship class that wasn’t guaranteed to earn him credit, but his itch for knowledge persisted.

While Fried taught,

Courtesy of OSU News Damon Healey’s interest in entrepreneurship grew when he audited Vance Fried’s graduate-level course at OSU.

Healey sat among MBA students as the sole undergraduate.

“It was very intimidating,” Healey said. “That first quarter of the semester I was kind of like a fly on the wall because you’re in there with students with professional work experience. Then after a while, I got comfortable.”

Healey said he thinks he ended up receiving credit for the course, but an A on his transcript wasn’t what mattered most. Nearly 1,000 miles from home, he had found a new environment where he could channel his love for entrepreneurship.

Back in Detroit, the local skyscrapers weren’t the only reasons business and real estate appealed to him. In a city known for industry, Healey saw examples all around him.

Family members owned

businesses. His father, the Rev. Henry Healey, worked in the automotive industry before starting a church.

“My dad is my biggest hero in life,” Healey said. “Just seeing where he came from in his life in very, very humble beginnings to being able to build something that he truly believed in — for me, that really stuck.”

When Healey pursued ministry, he was following not only his father but also his younger sister, Erika Healey Walker, who studied at Rhema and influenced him to move to Oklahoma for college.

Although Healey continues to lean on family and faith, he realized he was gravitating toward a different career path — one that also involves investing in communities.

Healey obtained his

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master’s degree in urban planning and real estate from the University of Michigan. With his passion for vitalizing cities through real estate, he worked for various businesses in Detroit and Washington, D.C., before founding Eternal Companies.

Extended-stay hospitality, his firm’s primary niche, offers a happy medium between a short stay at a vacation rental and the longer commitment of an apartment lease, Healey said. Eternal Companies also focuses on a range of multifamily, retail, and mixeduse projects, including the conversion of office spaces that remain vacant because of increases in remote workers.

“We want to build a sustainable portfolio of real estate assets that

can stand the test of time and really have a positive impact on communities,” Healey said. “It’s about the investors we serve, employees, the communities we serve and doing things for the right reasons and for sustainable outcomes into the future.”

A few months ago, Fried unexpectedly learned about Healey’s recent successes. The professor emeritus was scrolling on LinkedIn when he recognized Healey as the featured guest on a podcast episode of “Real Estate Investing Demystified.” Twenty years after Fried taught Healey, the podcast prompted Fried to reach out and catch up with his former student.

Healey said the world has changed in the two decades since he graduated from OSU, but his

entrepreneurship foundation continues to guide him through his relatively young career. His advice for current Spears School of Business students is the same guidance he would share with his college self.

“I’d just say, ‘Go for it,’” Healey said. “Getting an education is still important. Hard work is still incredibly important.

Pursuing your interests, knowing your strengths and weaknesses, is incredibly important.

“I probably took the road a little bit less traveled because I just pursued things that I was highly interested in. Figuring out what I was good at, though, is kind of the second layer within those interests. That’s what really helped me shape my entrepreneurial journey.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Tribune News Service From left, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Anthony Ramos and Glen Powell in “Twisters,” chasing epic storms. The three chase an EF-5 tornado, the most dangerous storm on the scale.

tornado, she loses two ful than an EF-5. Their a tornado strikes out of Several scenes in this film smile at each other as the Twisters’... aofboyfriend her best friends and her rivalry-turned-love story nowhere. The two survive, show storm chasers, first film fades to black. to a massive is a highlight of the film. but Kate returns home responders and others This movie is not

Continued from page 1 EF-5.

The loss lands her in The film is excellent.

It is emotional, a good time and an action-packed ride. If you have yet to see it, stop reading and buy tickets. Go wrangle a few tornadoes and then come back for the spoilers.

I love this movie. The plot is simple but works well, and the emotional payoff at the end elevates the film.

Edgar-Jones’s performance as Kate is amazing. She brilliantly plays Kate’s internal struggle between her passion for storm chasing and her traumatic past.

Kate is a science nerd at heart, entrapped by the wonders of storms, but after a failed attempt to stop

Their love of science and his understanding of her New York five years later, fascination with tornaas far away from tornadoes allow Kate to slowly does as you can get. She return to loving chasing. is done with chasing, but She does not fall imthen Javi brings her home mediately. No, at first, with the promise of finally she attempts to beat Tyler mapping out a tornado. at his own game, but her Javi dealt with losing lingering fear and trauma his three best friends dif- pull her away from the ferently, opting to join the heart of the storm at the military and get his hands last minute. Tyler teases on radars. Javi is also her but recognizes that crushing hard on Kate. she is struggling.

After making it back Javi does not get the to Oklahoma, the pair memo. He pushes Kate run into storm chaser too far and ultimately and YouTube tornado away. After discovering wrangling sensation Tyler that Javi is funded by a Ownes. This cowboy is wealthy real estate tycoon sassy, but the second he looking to buy up land sees Kate, that sass disafter storms demolish evsipates—well, not entirely. erything, she ditches him.

He falls first and Tyler sees that Kate definitely harder, and the needs to get away from chemistry between Tyler storms for a minute and and Kate is more powertakes her to the rodeo. But

to Saplupa, opting out of storm chasing.

Tyler is falling in love with Kate and refuses to give up on her. He finds her, and the pair discover her old notes. Tyler and Kate’s mom both help her control her fears. After seeing the genius in her original idea for stopping tornadoes, Tyler offers to help her make it happen, and she accepts.

This leads to a third and final act, in which Tyler, Kate and the Tornado Wranglers chase after a massive tornado.

After it switches course, heading straight for El Reno, the Wranglers turn back to warn the town.

Javi ditches his corporate storm-chasing friends to help.

This is the human element I mentioned earlier.

dropping everything to help people first. One of my favorite moments is when the journalist, Ben, puts down his camera to help. We are human first, storm chasers and journalists second.

Our heroes are able to get everyone inside, but it is not enough. Kate manages to make it to Tyler’s truck and meets the raging tornado head-on. She succeeds in launching the barrels of polymers into the tornado, effectively dissipating the storm.

The film ends with Kate preparing to board a plane back to New York.

She says goodbye to Javi and Tyler, and then she walks away. Tyler goes after her and can catch her. The airport reports a delay due to inclement weather, and the two

trying to overshadow the original. Its goal is not to break the internet with a crazy, thought-provoking plot. It keeps it straightforward fun, and the tornadoes are colossal.

It is the type of movie you watch over and over again — the kind that packs out a theater and gets the audience on their feet by the end.

“Twisters” is fixing to be one of the biggest releases of the summer and is taking Oklahoma by storm. If you can catch a showing, do not be surprised if you walk out of there looking for the nearest tornado to chase.

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Singing their praises

Cantamus Camerata places first in international choir competition Payton Little Oklahoma State’s David Taylor is the highest-paid wrestling coach in the country.

OSU wrestling coach David Taylor’s contract details released this week Here’s an annual breakdown of Taylor’s salary: Ashton Slaughter Sports Editor

2024-25: $1,000,000 2025-26: $1,030,000 2026-27: $1,060,000 2027-28: $1,090,000

When Oklahoma State hired David Taylor, it made him the highest-paid wrestling coach in the country.

The O’Colly obtained Taylor’s six-year contract, which begins with a base salary this season of $1 million.

During each season, Taylor’s salary will increase by $30,000 a year, which will make his salary in his final season $1.15 million. In the contact is a one-time payment of $1 million too.

Incentive wise, Taylor has performance incentive bonuses for an NCAA championship ($125,000), team runnerup ($80,000), thirdplace finish ($60,000) and each individual champion ($10,000).

Along with the bonuses, Taylor gets a golf course membership, four suite tickets to OSU football games at Boone Pickens Stadium, use of Gallagher-Iba Arena’s luxury suite for wrestling duels and more.

2028-29: $1,120,000 2029-30: $1,150,000

Taylor takes over the Cowboy wrestling program for legendary coach John Smith, who retired in April after 33 years at the helm of the program. Taylor, who had an extensive college and international wrestling career, takes over the Cowboy program for his first coaching gig.

“Oklahoma State is the place to wrestle,” Taylor said at his introductory press conference. “And I’m excited to be part of that. I’m excited and thankful for the people that have made this happen.

And I’m excited for the student-athletes that are part of this program right now. And I am excited for the studentathletes that choose to wrestle here in the future. And we’re gonna build something special here.” sports.ed@ocolly.com

TIME OF GOD’S FAVOR! “Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” (Is.55:6 NIV) It is worthwhile to take the time; to stop and consider your way of life and make resolutions; new steps to take to make your life more meaningful or productive. Maybe you are doing this, or maybe you have just given up on the whole idea.

Can you remember when you were a child, how time went by so slowly? It seemed like it took forever for the holidays to arrive. Now time passes so swiftly; the years seem to rush by. The turn of the century seemed so far away when I was younger. Now we are nearly twenty years into the 21st century.

I want to encourage you to stop and consider your life; especially the remainder. None of us know when our life may end. Jesus spoke of those who

Courtesy of OSU News Oklahoma State University Greenwood School of Music choral group Cantamus Camerata competed in the invitationonly International Musical Eisteddfod — or the Choir of the World Competition — in Llangollen, Wales, on July 5 and 6.

The group placed first in both the Chamber Choir category and the Female Voice SSAA category.

These first-place wins earned the group a chance to perform in the world finals.

“I could not be prouder of how the group performed and represented OSU and the GSM,” said Dr. Christopher Haygood, GSM associate professor and interim director of choral and vocal studies. “Cantamus Camerata is the first all-women’s choral ensemble to represent OSU and the GSM internationally and was invited to compete in each category they submitted to the jury.”

Beyond the group’s first-place awards, Haygood received the Jayne Davies Award for the Most Inspirational Conductor of the Choir of the World Competition. He was presented the award

by Davies’s daughter, Dr. Rhian Davies.

“I am elated and humbled; the moment was admittedly a bit emotional,” Haygood said.

“The award belongs to my students. They are my joy and inspiration.”

GSM director Dr. Lucia Unrau said that Haygood’s commitment to his students is what sets

would come into their purposes in the “eleventh hour;” right at the end of life’s work day.(Mt.20) You may think that it is too late to turn your life over to Christ; there is such little time left on “your calendar.” Yet, those who come in at the “eleventh hour” will receive the same wages as those who labored the whole day. We need to work in God’s purpose for our lives while we still have time. The Bible tells us the time is coming when “no man can work.” (Jn.9:4) As you set your heart and get definite about trusting God with your life and serving him, you will find wonderful opportunities will open for you. You see God has his purposes for you planned out, and he will begin to open doors that you know nothing about. There will be such great satisfaction in serving and finishing what he has for you to accomplish. When your life does end, and it will, you will be so glad you have followed Christ. The Bible tells us that your labor for him is not in vain. (1 Co.15:58)

him apart.

“Dr. Haygood approaches his teaching and conducting from a holistic perspective,” Unrau said. “He creates a safe place where the students are accepted and valued.

Concurrently with that, he expects their full commitment to being responsible and giving their absolute best in rehearsal, performance and in any social interactions.

“His approach to programming and creating a supportive environment in the group results in young adults who are openminded, respectful and supportive, and committed to excellence in everything they do. He is developing not only excellent musicians, but also excellent citizens who will make the world a better place.”

Before competing on the international stage in Wales, the ensemble performed in the Canterbury Cathedral in England and was in residence with Vox Anima of London, both solo and alongside 10 choirs from seven countries.

“Getting to perform in iconic venues like Canterbury Cathedral and Cadogan Hall is an enormous honor,” said vocal education senior Alyssa Warren.

“It is a dream to be able to say I have sung in Canterbury. We were incredibly honored to represent Oklahoma State University at an international competition.”

The GSM promotes experiential learning for students through programs like the Cowboy Marching Band, Battle of the Bands and various ensembles — both choral and instrumental.

“Experiential learn-

Courtesy of OSU News OSU’s Greenwood School of Music choral group Cantamus Camerata competed in the invitation-only International Musical Eisteddfod — or the Choir of the World Competition — in Llangollen, Wales, on July 5 and 6.

ing incapsulates the very essence of a performing art, particularly when the process reaches culminative maturation,” Haygood said. “Experiences like this, both through preparation and performance, provide our students the opportunity to engage in problem-solving and collaboration through the creative process.

“The process and product benefit from the different contributions each person adds to the composite. These are life lessons regardless of academic discipline, and I am proud that OSU encourages and facilitates these opportunities for our students.”

The choral group is open to students of all majors and classifications.

Warren described Cantamus Camerata as a “sisterhood” that is a safe space to prepare for her future.

“The Greenwood School of Music is a second home to many of us, and we are lucky to have such an amazing facility and incredible music faculty in Stillwater,” Warren said. “Our mission is to spread light to the world through music, and

the Greenwood School of Music enables us to do just that. My dream is to become a choir director, and Dr. Haygood has always been a huge inspiration of mine. I hope that I can be a guiding light for my future students as he has been for me.”

As the group returns from their travels and prepares for classes to resume in August, Haygood emphasized the importance of the program in preparing the ideal graduate.

“Traveling internationally, exploring the beauty of difference and uplifting others through the arts offer opportunities for growth that leave an indelible positive impact,” Haygood said. “I hope that our students carry each memory with them, allow those memories and lessons to shape their interactions with others and their global perspective and always choose to be a light in the world. This speaks to a person’s character, which is integral both to our Cowboy Code and the journey towards seeing beyond ourselves and helping others.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Tribune News Service Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the APIA Vote Presidential Town Hall at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on July 13. President Joe Biden supported her for November’s presidential ticket after dropping out of the race Sunday.

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endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year.”

Close politicians and Continued from page 1 friends of Biden, including former President “My very first decision Barack Obama, voiced as party nominee in 2020 their support of his statewas to pick Kamala Har- ment. ris as my Vice President, “For him to look at the and it’s been the best de- political landscape and cision I’ve made,” Biden decide he should pass the wrote. “Today I want to torch to a new nominee is offer my full support and surely one of the toughest

of his life, but I know he In Obama’s statement, wouldn’t make the decihe mentioned a new nomision unless he believed it nee being selected but did was right for America,” not mention Harris or any Obama wrote. “It’s a endorsements. Former testament to Joe Biden’s President Bill Clinton and love of country and a his- former Secretary of State toric example of a genuine Hilary Clinton released a public servant once again statement honoring Biden putting the interests of the and endorsing Harris.

American people ahead “Now it is time to of his own that future support Kamala Harris generations of leaders will and fight with everything do well to follow.” we’ve got to elect her,”

Bill Clinton said on X. “America’s future depends on it.”

Beyond endorsements, small grassroots supporters have shown support through an abundance of donations to ActBlue to donate to Harris’ campaign. Within seven hours of the announcement of Harris’ campaign launch, $46.7 million was raised.

Here in Oklahoma, the

state’s pledged Democrats released a statement in support of her campaign.

“We’re all in on stopping Donald Trump; We’re all in on electing democrats up and down the ballot, and keeping the White House Blue,” the statement read. “That means we are behind VP Kamala Harris 100%.” news.ed@ocolly.com

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Oklahoma State hires Sean Snyder as new punters, kickers coach Wednesday OSU announced Wednesday morning that it hired Sean Snyder as its new punters and kickers coach. Synder comes from a stint with the University of Kansas.

Daniel Allen Staff Reporter Oklahoma State has

hired Sean Snyder as its new punters and kickers coach, the university announced in a press release Wednesday morning.

Snyder is the son of legendary Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder.

He comes to Stillwater after most recently serving as the special assistant to the head coach at Kansas

for the 2023 season.

Prior to his stint with the Jayhawks, Snyder was the special teams coordinator and specialist coach at Illinois in 2022. He served the prior two seasons as the special teams coordinator at Southern California.

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Deion Sanders hoping NFL-seasoned coaching staff can put Colorado over the hump in 2024 Daniel Allen Staff Reporter

Deion Sanders is the first to say NFL experience pays dividends. He did that Wednesday during Day 2 of the 2024 Big 12 Football Media Days at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Sanders, a former NFL standout now serving as Colorado’s head coach, raved about the surplus of professional experience his revamped coaching staff withholds.

“I’m a pro, man,” Sanders said. “That’s nothing against the college coaches, because we have some phenomenal college coaches, especially in (the Big 12). But I’m a pro. So, I like the relationships and the thought process of a pro.”

But will it be enough to get the Buffs over the hump in 2024?

That will be a tall task, considering all that went wrong for Colorado in 2023. Recurrent injuries, a weak offensive line that was second-to-last in Division I in sacks allowed (56) and a defense that ranked 115th nationally in yards per play allowed (6.27), 127th in total defense and 121st in points per game allowed (34.83). All of it put a damper on a promising

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3-0 start, highlighted by said. “His compatibility a 45-42 season-opening and his relationship with upset against 17th-ranked (quarterback) Shedeur TCU in Fort Worth.

(Sanders) is amazing. And After a 42-6 blowout what they plan to do this loss to Oregon, the Buffs season, I can’t wait to see were exploited and stum- it myself.” bled to a 4-8 finish. Not As for Shurmur, he’s a to mention, they emulated former NFL head coach, one facet of the 2022 serving two seasons at Colorado team, which the helm with the New logged a dreadful 1-11 York Giants (2018-19) record – a dead-last plac- and the Cleveland Browns ing in the last-ever Pac-12 (2011-12) each. He most Conference standings. recently served as the So, where does Sand- offensive coordinator for ers’ team go from there? the Denver Broncos from The second-year head 2020-21. coach believes upward.

New offensive line And in his mind, with coach Phil Loadholt, who good reason. played with the Minnesota Sanders raved about Vikings from 2009-15, new defensive coordinareeled in nine offensive tor Rob Livingston, most line transfers to patch the recently the Cincinnati holes of a depleted unit Bengals secondary coach. from a season ago. SandWhy? NFL experiers hopes new defensive ence. line coach Sal Sunseri, a “I feel like we’re goNick Saban product, can ing to kick butt, we’re enhance the unit’s producgoing to win,” Sanders tion, or lack thereof, in said. “And he’s going to 2023. be a head coach in col“The way these young Andy Cross/The Denver Post/TNS lege or pros or whatever men are working and the Colorado head coach Deion Sanders before a game against Nebraska at Folsom Field Sept. 9, 2023, in Boulhe endeavors because he’s athletes that they are, and der, Colorado. (Andy Cross/The Denver Post/TNS) that good. the bodies that they have ity. And in this case, lofty Will that happen?

“He is awesome. When and they developed right College Football Hall of Famer.

The splash hire expectations.

Sanders Time will tell. But one I tell you awesome, he is now,” Sanders said. “It’s surged Jackson State noted that Wednesday. thing remains certain: the totally awesome.” remarkable to watch.” into the college football “I’m judged on a difBuffs have enough profesSanders was also But then there’s the spotlight by out-recruiting ferent scale,” said Sandsional experience in their complimentary toward caveats. brand-name programs for ers.

“My wins are totally coaching staff to guide offensive coordinator Pat Livingston has never several premier recruits different than your wins.” another transfer-heavy Shurmur, who took over been a true play caller. and brought life to HBCU He’s not wrong. roster – 42 to be exact – to play-calling duties for the Shurmer’s offenses don’t football.

The promiSure, a 4-8 campaign a bowl-eligible season, or Buffs midseason last year necessarily have the best nent figure took college last year is progress from better. Otherwise, Sandafter Sanders demoted track record, albeit the a 1-11 season. But given ers and Co. might enter a former offensive coordiart of being an NFL play football by storm after Colorado’s upset win the likely departures of win-or-go-home mode in nator Sean Lewis, now the caller is far more complex against the 2023 national star quarterback Shedeur the coming years. head coach at San Diego than one at the college runner-up Horned Frogs, Sanders and two-way “Winning is imporState. level. Sunseri held an offHeisman contender Travis tant,” Sanders said. “We Why? NFL experifield coaching roach with proclaiming, “Do you believe?” and “We keep Hunter, progress likely know that.” ence.

Alabama before Sanders receipts,” postgame. won’t do for Buffs fans “(Shurmur) is pretty hired him.

But as the old saying this season. A nine-win darn good as well. I mean, That’s where Sanders goes, with great power season might be the exreally good,” Sanders comes in. The NFL and sports.ed@ocolly.com comes great responsibilpectation, if not better.

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14 Verdi opera 15 Pride or lust 16 Time in office 17 Lose feeling 18 Winter sport vehicle 20 *Area with little privacy [candy jar, rocks, aerator, water] 22 Cuppa, to a Brit 25 “Get it?”

26 Fair-hiring letters 27 Director Brooks 28 Genesis figure 30 Michael of “Juno” 32 Depend (on) 33 Group summoned to a courthouse 36 Country duo Maddie & __ 38 Labors of love, perhaps, and what the answers to the starred clues are?

41 Pup’s bark 42 Landscape alternative 45 Pine (for) 48 Uncork, say 50 Gumbo pod 51 “Please explain” 52 Actress de Armas 53 Qty. 56 Body part examined by an otolaryngologist 57 *Dull and repetitive job [cardboard, dowel, popsicle sticks, glue, scissors] 61 Insinuation 62 Dresser part 66 Shakespearean king 67 As well 68 Camden Yards ballplayer 69 French fashion magazine 70 “Lisa From Temecula” sketch show, for short

Daily Horoscope

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By Michael Schlossberg

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved

71 *Irresistible thing [seeds, soil, water, sunlight] DOWN 1 1990s fad disc 2 “How was __ know?”

3 Lead-in to Xer, Yer, and Zer 4 Stop (up) 5 “__ World”: “Sesame Street” feature 6 Highborn 7 “You wish!”

8 More fraught 9 Many a kayak 10 Wild guess 11 Biological map subject 12 Mortar-spreading tool 13 Like some compost bins 19 Comedian Margaret 21 Interior design 22 __ Mahal 23 College URL ender 24 50+ group 29 “Nonsense!”

31 Get hitched in Vegas, perhaps

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32 Hip again 34 School org.

35 Foes 37 Play a part 39 “The Wolf of Wall Street” Oscar nominee Hill 40 Sushi pairing 43 Golden yrs. fund 44 Road goo 45 Some time 46 Big name in perfume

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47 Church songbook 49 “Excuse me?”

52 Noshed 54 French red wine 55 __ firma 58 “Yeah, I guess so” 59 Cold-weather fabric 60 Milk, in French 63 Came in first 64 Yalie 65 Agt.

Nancy Black Tribune Content Agency Linda Black Horoscopes

Today’s Birthday (07/24/24). Share this year with beloved friends. Joint resources and savings grow with steady contribution. Summer investigations take a new tack, leading to a lucrative and collaborative autumn.

Resolve story challenges with creative projects this winter, before harvesting springtime bounty. Teamwork gets extra results.

To get the advantage, check the day’s rating: 10 is the easiest day, 0 the most challenging.

Aries (March 21-April 19) — Today is an 8 — Relax and rest. Slow to consider plans and itineraries.

Anticipate future challenges. Use what you’ve kept hidden. Organization provides the backbone of your next adventure.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is an 8 — You can’t do everything. Delegate what you can. Proceed with caution to avoid breakage. Organize and coordinate carefully. Take charge with help from friends.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is a 7 — Revise professional plans. Provide excellent service despite a potential hurdle. Make sure that everyone is on the same page. Draw upon hidden resources.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is an 8 — Venture farther out. You don’t need to spend a fortune. Enjoy a frugal exploration without suffering. Hunt for the perfect route and landing spots.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is a 9 — Two heads are better than one with a financial decision. Contribute to a shared effort. You’re building for the future. Wear practical shoes.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 7 — Resolve an issue with your partner. What seems like a breakdown now could grow in time to become a blessing. Adjust plans and preparations.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 9 — Practice your physical moves to grow skills. Play by the rules.

Expand your influence. Concur with an expert to raise your game. Rest well.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Don’t worry about money and don’t spend much either. Plan some fun with family and friends. Cook up something wonderful. Invent a fine romance.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is a 7 — Fix up your place. The best laid plans can have gaps or holes.

You can see what wasn’t working. Collaborate to find cost-effective solutions.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is an 8 — Reinforce the basic foundations of a creative project. Adapt with changes. Provide stability to grow your elaborations and details. Plan to launch later.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is an 8 — Keep generating positive cash flow. Watch your step to avoid mistakes. Make plans for growth and expansion while maintaining a tight budget. Stash it.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 9 — Gain options with strength. Don’t divulge a secret source.

Guard your energy. Practice to grow it. Refine plans to realize a personal vision.

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Solution to Tuesday’s puzzle

Complete the grid so each row, column and 3-by-3 box (in bold borders) contains every digit, 1 to 9.

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