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ABC News
3 days ago
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- ABC News
Carrie Bickmore pays tribute to Isaac Smith and Scott Selwood after gruelling marathon
Radio host Carrie Bickmore has paid tribute to former AFL players Isaac Smith and Scott Selwood after both ran a full marathon to raise funds for brain cancer. Smith, the four-time premiership winner with Hawthorn and Geelong, joined Bickmore in for the Big 5 marathon in South Africa after just three weeks of preparation. Selwood was scheduled to join Bickmore's squad in South Africa, but pulled out after the tragic death of his brother Adam Selwood last month. Despite this, the ex-Geelong midfielder ran the 42 kilometres by himself around the Albert Park lake in Melbourne. "The definition of mate ship right here," Bickmore wrote in a post praising the duo on Instagram. "Collapsed against the wall is Scott Selwood, who was due to participate in The Big 5 with us but had to pull out at the last minute due to the most horrific personal circumstances. He still chose to do the marathon in Australia at the same time as we did ours in South Africa. He ran around Albert Park lake and did the 42K alone. What a superhuman effort. "The pic of the man laying down is Isaac Smith, a former footy player who stepped in with 3 weeks to go and only managed 3 training runs before running The Big 5 marathon. He nearly got medic'd off the course because he was so unwell, but he wouldn't let them stop him running. He completed the marathon, the colour of grey, and stumbling everywhere but he did it. He did it for Scott. "Sending love to both of you. You are both beautiful humans." Bickmore's message accompanied an image which showed both Smith and Selwood immediately after running their respective marathons. The Big 5 marathon is considered one of the toughest courses in the world. Runners weave their way through an African wildlife park with animals such as lions, elephants and rhinos. Adam Selwood died at 41 on May 17 and was farewelled by his loved ones at a private funeral in Perth last month, just months after his twin brother Troy also died and was given a public service at Geelong's Kardinia Park in February. The four Selwood brothers combined for 786 games during their respective careers, an AFL record for the most combined games by siblings.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Michigan State football lands commitment from Georgia State edge rusher Cam Williams
Michigan State football lands commitment from Georgia State edge rusher Cam Williams The Spring transfer window is in full effect and it is going to shake waves across college athletics. The Spartans are using the window to add within positions of need, and they have done just that. After adding Texas Tech edge transfer Isaac Smith, MSU has added another edge rusher from the portal. Georgia State edge rusher Cam Williams has made the move to commit to Michigan State on Tuesday night. The Spartans will be his fifth school of his college career. The 6-foot-5, 240 pound edge rusher started his career at Miami (FL) before making stops at Troy and Jacksonville State, before rounding out at Georgia State. In his college career he has accumulated 46 tackles, 9 tackles for loss and 2 sacks. Williams will provide the MSU defense with a strong veteran presence that is desperately needed to improve the play on the defensive line. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
MSU commit, Texas Tech transfer edge rusher Isaac Smith officially signs with Spartans
MSU commit, Texas Tech transfer edge rusher Isaac Smith officially signs with Spartans Michigan State football has officially added one of its top transfer additions of the spring portal Michigan State football has officially added one of its top transfer portal additions. On3 college football insider Pete Nakos reported on Monday that Texas Tech edge rusher Isaac Smith has officially signed with Michigan State. Smith had committed to Michigan State last week, and he's now reportedly officially heading to East Lansing, Mich. to fill a huge hole on the Spartans' roster. In 2022, Smith accumulated 14 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. In 2023, an injury took Smith out of action for the whole season. Coming back in 2024, Smith recorded 31 tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Smith is rated as a three-star transfer prospect in On3's rankings. He holds a rating of 83.82 and is ranked as the No. 183 edge rusher in the On3 2025 transfer portal rankings. Smith has two years of eligibility remaining. He is expected to play an instant role on the Spartans defense -- which struggled last year to put pressure on the quarterback and record sacks. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Robert Bondy on X @RobertBondy5.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Michigan State football picks up Texas Tech transfer DE Isaac Smith
Coach Jonathan Smith identified edge rushers as a position of need coming out of Michigan State football's spring practices last week. The Spartans started rebuilding their pass rush Wednesday night with the addition of Texas Tech transfer Isaac Smith. Advertisement The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Oklahoma native missed all of 2023 after suffering a knee injury, then returned to make 31 tackles with 2½ sacks in 12 games last season for the Red Raiders. After redshirting in 2021, Isaac Smith had 14 tackles in 11 games with a sack and a forced fumble in 2022. He started two games that season and six last fall. Texas Tech's Isaac Smith goes through a drill during spring football practice, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Jones AT&T Stadium. HEADING OUT: DE James Schott latest Michigan State football player to enter transfer portal Smith went through spring practice with the Red Raiders before entering the portal last Wednesday when it opened. He will have two years of eligibility remaining, assuming the NCAA grants him a medical waiver for 2023. Advertisement In going 5-7 in Jonathan Smith's debut and missing a bowl game for the third straight season, MSU's defense finished tied for 111th in the Football Bowl Subdivision with 19 sacks — 15 in the first four games and four in the final two. The Spartans did not get to an opposing quarterback between their final early-season sack in the third quarter at Boston College in Game 4 to their next on the first drive against Purdue in Game 11, a total of two months and a day — along with 385 minutes and 55 seconds of game play – between sacks. Isaac Smith joins a revamped group of edge rushers for defensive coordinator that includes fellow transfers David Santiago (Air Force) and Anelu Lafele (Wisconsin). The Spartans also return Jalen Thompson and Quindarius Dunningan after losing Anthony Jones and James Schott to the portal this week since the portal opened. The spring transfer portal window closes Friday for players to enter. Contact Chris Solari: csolari@ Follow him @chrissolari. Advertisement Subscribe to the "Spartan Speak" podcast for new episodes weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or anywhere you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan State football picks up Texas Tech transfer DE Isaac Smith
USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Texas Tech defensive end transfer commits to Michigan State
Texas Tech defensive end transfer commits to Michigan State Michigan State football is in a desperate need for an edge rusher, someone to get after the quarterback and bring some pressure to opposing quarterbacks. The Spartans have made their latest addition to the defensive end room. Texas Tech defensive end transfer Isaac Smith has made the decision to commit to Michigan State. A 6-foot-6, 260 pound edge rusher, Smith is someone with power conference experience that can be a major help to the Michigan State cause. In 2022, Smith accumulated 14 tackles, three tackles for loss and a sack. In 2023, an injury took Smith out of action for the whole season. Coming back in 2024, Smith recorded 31 tackles, four tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. A native of Wagoner (OK), Smith recently visited East Lansing and was prioritized as a target that the Spartans liked very early in the transfer portal process. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
