The Rock Chalkboard

Vols DT transfer couldn't pass up chance to play at 'dream school'
“It just came together,” he told GoVols247. “That’s been a dream school of mine since I was very little. My brother had an offer from them at one point in time, so I always liked them ever since then.

2023 five-star CG Robert Dillingham stands out, talks UNC, KU and professional path
Robert Dillingham, the No. 9 overall prospect in the 2023 class, continued to live up to the billing this past weekend at the Kansas City Classic and showcased both his elite scoring and his outstanding playmaking abilities.

Kansas coach Lance Leipold talks offensive, defensive philosophies
That being said, there are already some things about the new Kansas football coach that have been nailed down, such as his general beliefs when it comes to the offensive and defensive sides of the ball. Speaking on an episode of Hawk Talk last week, Leipold opened up on his offensive and defensive philosophies, which helped the Buffalo Bulls to first-place finishes in the MAC in 2018 and 2020.

'Resourcefulness' a key trait of new Kansas coach Lance Leipold
Lance Leipold and his Buffalo staff had to be creative to rebuild the program. As profiled by 247Sports' Steve Wiltfong, the new KU coach flew all over the country before the 2016 signing day, ending up in New Orleans, Miami, Baltimore, Cleveland and Indianapolis in the seven days leading up to the event.

Bits o Chalk

Brett Favre yet to make $600K repayment to Mississippi despite promise, state says
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has yet to pay back $600,000 he received from the state of Mississippi for multiple speaking events where he never showed up, authorities said Tuesday.

Ex-Hawai'i record-setting QB Colt Brennan dead at 37
Terry Brennan told ESPN that his son died early Tuesday morning at a hospital in Newport Beach, California. The day before, paramedics were called to a hotel room where Colt Brennan had been with other people. Terry Brennan said his son had ingested something laced with fentanyl and never regained consciousness.

PSG's Neymar: I want to play with Cristiano Ronaldo
"I want to play with Cristiano Ronaldo," the Brazil international told GQ. "I have already played with great players, like [Lionel] Messi and [Kylian] Mbappe, but I haven't played with Cristiano Ronaldo yet."

Man City's fifth Premier League title in nine years confirms their status among England's historic sides
Pep Guardiola was always likely to change the landscape of English football when he arrived at Manchester City in 2016, but five years on, the Spaniard and his players have ripped up the record books and the rulebook by becoming the dominant force in the Premier League, and their latest title triumph on Tuesday -- a third in four seasons -- confirms they belong in the pantheon.

Eraser Dust

Liam, Noel Gallagher Producing Oasis Documentary | HYPEBEAST
Oasis fans can finally look forward to a new collaboration from Liam and Noel Gallagher — a documentary about the band’s famed Knebworth Concert in 1996.

New law invalidates Whitefish mask ordinance | Daily Inter Lake
Whitefish's mask ordinance is null and void after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill prohibiting certain kinds of local health rules that affect businesses' bottom lines. But any business in the state may still require face coverings if they so choose.

Trump critic Liz Cheney faces likely ouster from House GOP leadership
House Republicans are expected to vote Wednesday on whether to strip vocal Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney of her party leadership role and replace her with pro-Trump Rep. Elise Stefani

Finalists named for Kalispell schools' No. 2 administrator job | Daily Inter Lake
Candidates are John Farley of Washington, Matt Jensen of Bigfork; and Teresa Rensch of California.

Flathead County Grapples with Slowing Vaccination Rates - Flathead Beacon
The covid vaccination operation at the Flathead County fairgrounds can dole out 1,000 doses in seven hours. But demand has plummeted recently, down to fewer than 70 requests for the shots a day.