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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"He is 1000% on of top quarterbacks": Coach Kenny Dillingham makes bold claim about Arizona's Sam Leavitt
Image Source: Getty Kenny Dillingham, Arizona State head coach, has been outspoken about what QB Sam Leavitt brings to the table, saying 'He is 1000% on of top quarterbacks' due to Sam Leavitt's excellent freshman season. That sort of endorsement makes Sam Leavitt one of the primary names to be on the lookout for during the 2025 college football season. Sam Leavitt's breakout season and college football quarterback stats Arizona State's great pass would be ready for Sam Leavitt. At this point, just transfer from Mich State to throwing 2,885 yards 24 touchdowns and 6 interceptions at Mich State transfer Quarterback last season at Arizona State, his accuracy, composure in the pocket, and ability to escape extended plays led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 Championship and College Football Playoff appearance as Arizona State re-entered the national spotlight. — SammyLev (@SammyLev) L by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo eavitt's success has transcended beyond simply raw stats, as his chemistry with premier pass catchers like receiver Jordyn Tyson, as well as his ability to decipher defenses, has been critical. Even without star running back Cam Skattebo in the picture, expectations for Sam Leavitt and the program's first national-championship run remain high after another eye-opening skill set and leadership performance. Kenny Dillingham's praise and leadership of Sam Leavitt's potential It's not just stats that have Coach Kenny Dillingham raving about Leavitt, in particular his work ethic and competitiveness. Dillingham praised Leavitt as a champion when it comes to work ethic, pointing out his play-making ability, both in rhythm and off schedule, and noting that he scrambles a lot like Jake Plummer did here, while at ASU. This versatility gives opposing defenses yet another dual threat they will have to worry about when facing Leavitt. Also Read: What makes Shrine Bowl experience unforgettable for Bryer Finley and his Seaman teammates Dillingham has played a key role in getting the best out of Leavitt and establishing a winning culture at Arizona State. Dillingham is trying to set the tone back by publicly putting Leavitt on a pedestal as one of the better quarterbacks in the country, which raises the bar for Sam Leavitt and shows the Sun Devils mean business to start the new season with Leavitt commanding their ships. Leavitt is supposed to be the one who brings everyone with him, but his faith and confidence in Leavitt leap across the team. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo Accused of Causing Career-Ending Injury to College Teammate
Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo Accused of Causing Career-Ending Injury to College Teammate originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The first obstacle of New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo's rookie season came away from the field. Advertisement While the Arizona State product prepares for his first NFL season, he has had to tend to a lawsuit stemming from an incident on a golf course. Skattebo is accused of causing a career-ending injury to college teammate Mattheos Katergaris. 'Skattebo further denies that there is 'any proper evidence' showing his conduct entitles Katergaris to 'any relief in any form whatsoever' from him, his attorney, Todd Rinner of the law firm Snell & Wilmer, wrote in an answer to the civil complaint filed on June 6,' Jason Wolf reported for the Arizona Republic. 'Katergaris sued the Arizona Board of Regents, the governing body that oversees the state's public universities, for more than $300,000 in May 2024, alleging that a teammate jumped up and down on the back of a golf cart that was already at maximum capacity, causing the back seat to break and Katergaris to fall and suffer a career-ending elbow injury.' The lawsuit alleges that Skattebo was aware of the safety limits of the golf cart and that by ignoring them, he contributed to the injury. Advertisement Katergaris was an offensive lineman for Arizona State. The incident occurred in July 2023, before Skattebo made his Sun Devils debut. 'He got a really bad laceration, essentially going all the way down to the bone in his elbow,' Katergaris' attorney, Neil Udulutch, said, via the Arizona Republic. 'And it essentially ruptured his distal triceps tendon 90% of the way, so he required surgery and months of physical therapy.' Skattebo denied the claims through his attorney. He is requesting that the case be dismissed. The next update in the case is set for February. Back in East Rutherford, Skattebo is hoping to prove himself with the Giants. He is projected to be Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s complement, offering elite physicality to match Tracy's big-play ability. His ability to pass protect could land him passing-down snaps, too, potentially encroaching on his partner's playing time. Advertisement New York selected Skattebo in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. This case is not expected to impact his standing with the team. Related: 3 Stats Define Giants' Newest Running Back Related: Giants' Newest Running Back Introducing Fans to Physicality This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
LIV signs one of golf's top young stars: When will Josele Ballester debut?
LIV signs one of golf's top young stars: When will Josele Ballester debut? Show Caption Hide Caption Scottie Scheffler wins Memorial at course he once watched as a fan From fan to champion, Scottie Scheffler wins the Memorial on a course he once dreamed of playing. PGA TOUR The Arizona State-to-LIV Golf pipeline has another addition. Josele Ballester, the 21-year-old reigning U.S. Amateur champion who finished his college career with the Sun Devils last week, has signed with LIV Golf and will join Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC at 2025 LIV Golf Virginia, which begins Friday. Ballester and LIV Golf have been connected for some time, dating to before his U.S. Amateur triumph last summer at Hazeltine National in Minnesota. With his amateur career in the rearview, he's turning pro and joining LIV Golf, arguably a bigger signing than any the league had in the offseason. "First and foremost, I want to thank my family, coaches, friends, and Arizona State University for supporting me and believing in me to make it to this step of my career,' Ballester said in a release. 'I am very excited about the opportunity to join Fireballs GC and continue to learn from Sergio and other greats.' GOLFWEEK: All the latest news from around the world Ballester is the latest in a long line of Sun Devils to compete for LIV Golf, including new teammate David Puig, who also joined LIV Golf following a stellar amateur career. Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey and Matt Jones are other LIV players who played collegiately at Arizona State. He'll replace fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu on the Fireballs' roster. Masaveu, who made the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur last year and is good friends with Ballester, will compete this week at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in place of Puig, who is sidelined with an injury. Ballester won one time as a senior, taking medalist honors at the Fighting Illini Invitational in the fall. He helped Arizona State finish first after the stroke-play portion of the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa last week, though the Sun Devils fell in the quarterfinals of match play. He finished he season ranked fifth in the NCAA golf rankings, placing T-4 at NCAAs and adding a pair of top-10 finishes in the Big 12 Championship and NCAA Bremerton Regional. Ballester finished third in the PGA Tour University Class of 2025 standings, earning a Korn Ferry Tour card in the process. By signing with LIV Golf, he forfeits that card, and everyone else gets bumped up a spot in the standings. Texas A&M's Phichaksn Maichon is the biggest benefactor, moving from sixth to fifth and earning full Korn Ferry Tour status for the remainder of the year and an exemption into the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School. He played in three PGA Tour events this season, finishing T-17 in the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld and missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open and Masters, where he made headlines after urinating in Rae's Creek on the 13th hole, Azalea. He would end up missing the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Ballester will tee it up next week at Oakmont in the 2025 U.S. Open, as he doesn't have to remain an amateur to use the exemption he earned for winning the U.S. Amateur. But this week, he makes his professional debut for LIV Golf.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Josele Ballester signs with LIV Golf, will debut this week
The Arizona State to LIV Golf pipeline has another addition. Josele Ballester, the 21-year-old reigning U.S. Amateur champion who finished his college career with the Sun Devils last week, has signed with LIV Golf and will join Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC at 2025 LIV Golf Virginia, which begins Friday. Ballester and LIV Golf have been connected for some time, dating to before his U.S. Amateur triumph last summer at Hazeltine National in Minnesota. Advertisement With his amateur career in the rearview, he's turning pro and joining LIV Golf, arguably a bigger signing than any the league had in the offseason. "First and foremost, I want to thank my family, coaches, friends, and Arizona State University for supporting me and believing in me to make it to this step of my career,' Ballester said in a release. 'I am very excited about the opportunity to join Fireballs GC and continue to learn from Sergio and other greats.' Ballester is the latest in a long line of Sun Devils to compete for LIV Golf, including new teammate David Puig, who also joined LIV Golf following a stellar amateur career. Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey and Matt Jones are other LIV players who played collegiately at Arizona State. Advertisement He'll replace fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu on the Fireballs' roster. Masaveu, who made the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur last year and is good friends with Ballester, will compete this week at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in place of Puig, who is sidelined with an injury. Ballester won one time as a senior, taking medalist honors at the Fighting Illini Invitational in the fall. He helped Arizona State finish first after the stroke-play portion of the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa last week, though the Sun Devils fell in the quarterfinals of match play. He finished he season ranked fifth in the NCAA golf rankings, placing T-4 at NCAAs and adding a pair of top-10 finishes in the Big 12 Championship and NCAA Bremerton Regional. Josele Ballester of the Arizona State Sun Devils chips during the first round of the Division I Men's Golf Championship held at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa on May 23, 2025 in Carlsbad, California. Ballester finished third in the PGA Tour University Class of 2025 standings, earning a Korn Ferry Tour card in the process. By signing with LIV Golf, he forfeits that card, and everyone else gets bumped up a spot in the standings. Texas A&M's Phichaksn Maichon is the biggest benefactor, moving from sixth to fifth and earning full Korn Ferry Tour status for the remainder of the year and an exemption into the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School. Advertisement He played in three PGA Tour events this season, finishing T-17 in the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld and missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open and Masters, where he made headlines after urinating in Rae's Creek on the 13th hole, Azalea. He would end up missing the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Ballester will tee it up next week at Oakmont in the 2025 U.S. Open, as he doesn't have to remain an amateur to use the exemption he earned for winning the U.S. Amateur. But this week, he makes his professional debut for LIV Golf. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Josele Ballester signs with LIV Golf, joining Fireballs GC in 2025
USA Today
04-06-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Josele Ballester signs with LIV Golf, will debut this week
Reigning U.S. Amateur champion Josele Ballester signs with LIV Golf, will debut this week The Arizona State to LIV Golf pipeline has another addition. Josele Ballester, the 21-year-old reigning U.S. Amateur champion who finished his college career with the Sun Devils last week, has signed with LIV Golf and will join Sergio Garcia's Fireballs GC at 2025 LIV Golf Virginia, which begins Friday. Ballester and LIV Golf have been connected for some time, dating to before his U.S. Amateur triumph last summer at Hazeltine National in Minnesota. With his amateur career in the rearview, he's turning pro and joining LIV Golf, arguably a bigger signing than any the league had in the offseason. "First and foremost, I want to thank my family, coaches, friends, and Arizona State University for supporting me and believing in me to make it to this step of my career,' Ballester said in a release. 'I am very excited about the opportunity to join Fireballs GC and continue to learn from Sergio and other greats.' Ballester is the latest in a long line of Sun Devils to compete for LIV Golf, including new teammate David Puig, who also joined LIV Golf following a stellar amateur career. Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, Paul Casey and Matt Jones are other LIV players who played collegiately at Arizona State. He'll replace fellow Spaniard Luis Masaveu on the Fireballs' roster. Masaveu, who made the semifinals of the U.S. Amateur last year and is good friends with Ballester, will compete this week at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in place of Puig, who is sidelined with an injury. Ballester won one time as a senior, taking medalist honors at the Fighting Illini Invitational in the fall. He helped Arizona State finish first after the stroke-play portion of the 2025 NCAA Men's Golf Championship at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa last week, though the Sun Devils fell in the quarterfinals of match play. He finished he season ranked fifth in the NCAA golf rankings, placing T-4 at NCAAs and adding a pair of top-10 finishes in the Big 12 Championship and NCAA Bremerton Regional. Ballester finished third in the PGA Tour University Class of 2025 standings, earning a Korn Ferry Tour card in the process. By signing with LIV Golf, he forfeits that card, and everyone else gets bumped up a spot in the standings. Texas A&M's Phichaksn Maichon is the biggest benefactor, moving from sixth to fifth and earning full Korn Ferry Tour status for the remainder of the year and an exemption into the final stage of PGA Tour Q-School. He played in three PGA Tour events this season, finishing T-17 in the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld and missing the cut at the WM Phoenix Open and Masters, where he made headlines after urinating in Rae's Creek on the 13th hole, Azalea. He would end up missing the cut at Augusta National Golf Club. Ballester will tee it up next week at Oakmont in the 2025 U.S. Open, as he doesn't have to remain an amateur to use the exemption he earned for winning the U.S. Amateur. But this week, he makes his professional debut for LIV Golf.
