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Mason, OSU look to build on last season's defensive success OSU defensive coordinator Derek Mason approaches his first fall with his new team.
gonna see. It was more about me learning what to do than Ivan White these guys having to adjust to my scheme.” Staff Reporter The most significant loss for the Cowboys from last season is linebacker Malcolm OSU’s defense emerged Rodriguez. In his final season as one of the best in the nation at OSU, Rodriguez led the in 2021 and hopes to replicate team in tackles, tackles for loss some of that success in the and fumbles forced. upcoming season. Along with filling RodriThis season’s defense guez’s shoes, OSU will have to will look much different than replace last season’s production the last after losing seven start- from other notable departures, ers and defensive coordinator such as Kolby Harvell-Peel, Jim Knowles. Even with those who led the team in intercepdepartures, the Cowboys, led tions, and Devin Harper, the by new defensive coordinator team’s second-leading tackler. Derek Mason, look to build on As those departures and that foundation in 2022. others present challenges for “I like exactly what the Cowboys, Mason is eager coach Knowles has done,” Ma- to see how his team makes up son said. “What we’ve tried to for the lost production. do is add elements that I think “It’s hard to replace some fit where we are and what we’re of the production from a year
ago, but it’s sort of like ‘Moneyball’,” Mason said. “It’s not replacing Rodriguez or (Devin Harper), it’s the idea of replacing the production, and you do it with numbers.” Without many key pieces from last season, the returning players will be looked upon to become leaders and further expand their games. While expectations are high and plenty of spots are up for grabs, the importance of continuity cannot be understated as the Cowboys bring back their top two leaders in sacks from 2021, Brock Martin and Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year, Collin Oliver. Oliver led the team in sacks and set OSU’s freshman record with 11 1/2, his most memorable clinching OSU’s first Bedlam victory since 2014, while Martin finished
right behind him with nine sacks of his own. With many players expecting to see more reps in both games and practice this season, it is understood that there may be a steep learning curve with the young guys. To combat that, focusing on the basics is more important than it has been in years past. “Every day has got to be about the fundamental things, especially for the first two weeks, that are needed and necessary to carry you through the season,” Mason said. “Because if you get those skill sets, the ability for you to play good football, and just tweak and adjust what you do by personnel, shows up every week. The scheme is there, but the fundamentals are essential.” Even with the significant changes in personnel coming
into the season, the Cowboys look ready to pick up where they left off. Mason believes the preparedness is a testament to the culture that head coach Mike Gundy has built and sustained for over a decade. “The culture here is omnipresent,” Mason said. “It’s amazing to see a program, even after 10 or 12 years, still be exactly what it is.” The team’s optimism is unwavering as OSU looks into a season of transformation in 2022. “The elements that I’ve brought, I think, well encompass the talents and skill sets of these guys, so right now, the confidence is uber high,” Mason said.
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Courtesy of Tribune News Service Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) (rigbt) listens as House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Neal (D-MA) speaks at a press conference after the House passed the Build Back Better Act at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 19, 2021, in Washington, DC.
Appeals court sides with House in fight over Trump tax returns
they have them. “The mere fact that individual members of Congress may have politiMichael Macagnone cal motivations as well as legislative CQ-Roll Call ones is of no moment,” the opinion, written by Senior Judge David B. Sentelle, states. “Indeed, it is likely rare that an individual member of Congress The House Ways and Means would work for a legislative purpose Committee can use a federal law to without considering the political impligain access to the tax returns of former cations.” President Donald Trump, a federal apThe committee argued it needed peals court in Washington ruled Tues- the returns to properly assess tax day. administration, including the program The decision from a three-judge that requires presidential returns be panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for audited. The decision follows years the District of Columbia Circuit in a of litigation seeking Trump’s returns long-running legal dispute would allow under a 1976 law that gives congrescommittee Chairman Richard Neal, D- sional committees the power to review Mass., to get Trump’s personal records individual returns. from the Treasury Department. The law gives Neal, as committee Trump, who intervened after the chairman, the power to request those Biden administration said it would returns. Neal praised the decision in a comply with the request, had argued statement Tuesday, arguing “our posiNeal and Democrats intended to use tion has been affirmed by the Courts.” the returns against him politically or “I’m pleased that this long-anticiattempt to enhance IRS oversight of the pated opinion makes clear the law is on presidency in a violation of the separa- our side. When we receive the returns, tion of powers. we will begin our oversight of the IRS’s But the D.C. Circuit panel wrote mandatory presidential audit program,” that they could only analyze what Neal Neal said. wrote in his request, not statements by The committee tweeted, “We exother members of Congress about what pect to receive the requested tax returns they may do with Trump’s returns once and audit files immediately.”
The decision Tuesday affirmed a lower court ruling that dismissed Trump’s lawsuit that seeks to block the Treasury Department from releasing to the committee his personal returns and returns of several of his businesses. While the committee seemed confident it would obtain the returns soon, Tuesday’s opinion noted “the possibility of further appellate review in both this case and Mazars,” a case from the House Oversight and Reform Committee seeking Trump’s personal financial information. A separate order issued Tuesday stayed the decision for seven days, allowing Trump to seek rehearing in the D.C. Circuit or appeal. The committee has not previously requested the tax returns of a sitting or former president. However, Trump himself also broke with longstanding tradition by refusing to release his tax returns before or after winning his campaign for office, citing ongoing audits. The first president to release his returns, Richard Nixon, did so while under audit. The litigation started in 2019, while Trump was still in office. Neal and the committee requested access to his returns, which the Treasury Department refused to provide after calling
Neal’s reasons pretextual. Neal reissued the request in 2021, which the Biden administration said it would comply with. Trump then intervened in the case, reiterating arguments from when he was in office. Judge Karen LeCraft Henderson wrote separately that she was concerned about the majority giving short shrift to the burden allowing such requests could put on the presidency. “Congress’s potential and incentive to threaten a sitting President with a post-Presidency (tax return) request in order to influence the President while in office should not be dismissed so quickly,” Henderson said. However, Henderson concurred in the ultimate judgment.
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Texas looks for improvement after underwhelming season Ben Hutchens Staff Reporter
Mackenzie Janish Texas running back Bijan Robinson will be a key piece for the Longhorns offense this season.
Over the next few weeks, The O’Colly will be releasing its Big 12 preseason rankings in the form of team previews. Our writers picked the Texas Longhorns to finish fourth in the Big 12. 2021 Texas record: 5-7 overall (3-6 in Big 12) One coach thinks this is a season preview of the best college football team in the country. The Texas Longhorns received one first place vote in the America Football Coaches Association preseason poll. The poll, voted on by 64 FBS coaches, fired up fans, who always seem to have a strong opinion of the Longhorns. And no, the vote wasn’t placed by UT coach Steve Sarkisian. One thing closer to fact than opinion is the thought Texas running back Bijan Robinson will lead the Longhorn offense. After averaging 5.8 yards a carry and scoring 11 touchdowns last season, Robinson returns for his junior campaign. He is projected as the top running back pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Robinson’s play may decide if UT has commanding leads, but he won’t command the
headlines. The Longhorns have a new quarterback, highly touted Ohio State transfer Quinn Ewers. In December, Ewers transferred to Austin and has started trying to squeeze out his competition. Former UT signal caller Casey Thompson, who OSU beat last season, transferred to Nebraska while sophomore sophomore Hudson Card will do his best to hold out a claim to the starting job. “Yeah, one, I think we’re in a really good position,” Sarkisian said. “The guys, the local guys that cover us on a daily basis, I think you know the value I place on the quarterback position. My humble opinion, it’s the most important position in sports for a lot of reasons.” In July, Sarkisian said Card and Ewers had both earned the respect of their teammates and coaching staff but did not name a starter, saying time will tell who will earn the role. Last season, Texas missed a bowl for the first time since 2016. The Longhorns went on a six-game losing streak highlighted by an ignominious 57-56 overtime loss to Kansas. To avoid a similar fate this season, they must improve defensively. Last season, the Longhorns were 18th in the country in scoring at 35.2 points per game, but 99th out of 130 FBS teams in opponent points
per game at 31.1. The hope around Austin is former TCU coach Gary Patterson, who was scooped up in the offseason, will help improve things defensively. Patterson, officially a special assistant to Sarkisian, will have some help from senior linebacker DeMarvion Overshown. Overshown, who led the team in tackles last season will be looked at again to lead the UT defense. If the Longhorns can avoid stories about monkeys, vulgar bus rides and reach a bowl, it will be an improvement on 2022. Texas fast facts: All-time record vs OSU: 26-10 Head coach: Steve Sarkisian (Second season) 2022 Preseason All-Big 12 selections: Bijan Robinson (Running back and offensive player of the year) DeMarvion Overshown (Linebacker) Notable Longhorns in the NFL: Ta’Quon Graham (Defensive end; Atlanta Falcons) Colt McCoy (Quarterback; Arizona Cardinals) Justin Tucker (Kicker; Baltimore Ravens) Devin Duvernay (Wide receiver and returner; Baltimore Ravens) Jordan Hicks (Middle linebacker; Minnesota Vikings) sports.ed@ocolly.com
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An ode to Olivia Newton-John Was Sandy the ultimate Philly girl? Elizabeth Wellington The Philadelphia Inquirer When we meet Sandy Olsson, Olivia Newton-John’s beloved good girl in the classic film “Grease” she’s wearing poodle skirts over puffy crinolines; Peter Pan collared blouses and cardigans; and bobby socks and saddle shoes. Her blond hair is pulled back into a high ponytail. Her fashion statement is innocence. Yet, by the film’s end, Sandy is fierce in a pair of skin-tight black leather pants and a sexy off-the-shoulder blouse. Her hair is a mess of tousled curls. She puts a cigarette out with her stilettos dur-
ing the dynamic finale “You’re The One That I Want.” And she rides off into the sunset with Danny (John Travolta), who we can assume is thrilled with his lady’s makeover. After all, he can now ditch the letter sweater he tried to wear in an attempt to clean up his reputation while earnestly courting her. “Grease,” set in the 1950s at the fictional Rydell High — inspired by Radnor High School and named after the late South Philly crooner Bobby Rydell — is among the first movies I can remember where a goody two-shoes freely embraces her inner bad girl. She even gets the guy in the end. Newton-John, with her bubbly personality, sincere smile and sweet Aussie accent brought the concept of multifaceted femininity to generations of “Grease” fans. Newton-John
died Monday after a long battle with breast cancer. She was 73. The idea that women can be good and bad, sex kitten and prudish, schoolmarm and adventurer, was as radical an idea in the 1950s as it was in 1978 when “Grease” was released in theaters. Roe v. Wade was just five years old. The Fair Credit Opportunity Act, that made it possible for women to have credit cards was only four years old. And it would still be a few years before women joined the workforce in droves during the 1980s. Most women aspired to be angelic housewives, because we weren’t allowed to be anything else. The beginning of “Grease” reflected this limited mid-20th century view of American women. Rizzo’s (Stockard Channing) hot pants suggested she was easy. (She
did have a pregnancy scare in the movie.) Frenchy’s (Didi Conn) rainbow-hued hair told us she wasn’t the brightest bulb in the socket. In the end, these women were able to shine beyond their wardrobes. Rizzo wasn’t all wanton mean girl — she was thoughtful and complex — and Frenchy was kind and wise. After “Grease,” NewtonJohn remained the girl next door with a devilish streak, starring in quirky films like “Xanadu” and “Two of a Kind,” where she again acted opposite John Travolta. In 1981, Newton-John released “Physical,” a single from the album with the same name. In the music video, Newton-John wore a headband, a leotard and hot pink tights. And she acknowledged that yes, women like her have sexual needs. Deal with it!
In the 44 years since “Grease” was released, femininity has evolved, and we are no longer defined by just one look. Some days we feel girlnext-door light and bright and chose maxi skirts. Other days we are sporty and turn to yoga pants. And when we’re feeling coquettish, we may choose a body-skimming sheath. Our evolution doesn’t require we find a man to be “winning” and sexy women aren’t synonymous with bad girls. But it was Newton-John, in her role as the shy Delaware County High School senior, who was among the first ladies to suggest on screen that women can be many things. And isn’t that what it means to be the ultimate Philly girl? entertainment.ed@ocolly.com
Courtesy of Tribune News Service Olivia Newton-John, left, and John Travolta in “Grease.”
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Senate approves Inflation Reduction Act Kamala Harris casted the tie-breaking vote in the senate to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which focuses on funding cleaner energy and improving medicare costs.
Senate, Kamala Harris, who voted in favor of the bill. The legislation will next head to Mallory Pool the House, which is expected to return Staff Reporter from summer recess on Friday. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi stated, “Lawmakers will move swiftly to send this bill to the President’s desk.” Democratic senators voted to pass Before its final vote, senators the Inflation Reduction Act Sunday, a spent more than 15 hours amending and landmark $430 billion climate, tax and debating starting late Saturday night. healthcare bill that has been debated Measures were introduced by Republiand negotiated in the Senate for the last cans as well as Senator Bernie Sanders, few months. I-Vt. All 50 Democratic senators voted The Inflation Reduction Act is a for the bill and all 50 Republican sena- smaller version of the Build Back Better tors voted against it. The tie-breaking bill, a multi-trillion-dollar climate and vote came down to Vice President of social safety net legislation that failed the United States and president of the to pass last year.
If approved by the House and then signed into law, the Inflation Reduction Act will allocate roughly $370 billion for energy and climate programs. This would be the biggest clean energy investment by the federal government in American history. The bill will also extend the Affordable Care Act health care and insurance subsidies until 2025, allow Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices and start a 15% minimum tax on corporations with an income of $1 billion or higher. Democrats argue that the Inflation Reduction Act will cut the federal deficit by $300 billion over the next decade and “modestly ease inflation in future years.” Republicans argue that the bill
will worsen inflation and that the tax provisions could endanger American jobs. President Joe Biden has shown his support for the bill and released a statement Sunday after it was passed through the Senate. “This bill tackles inflation by lowering the deficit and lowering costs for regular families,” Biden said. “I ran for President promising to make government work for working families again, and that is what this bill does — period.”
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Richardson ready to become “every-down-back” majority of the first team reps during spring and fall camp and cemented himself as the guy for OSU at running back. The third-year running back established himself in 2020 against Baylor in a domiDaniel Allen nant 42-3 win for the Cowboys. Staff Reporter Richardson tallied 169 rushing yards through 23 attempts and Heading into the 2022 recorded three touchdowns. season, Oklahoma State will “That was his coming face an unusual task. out party,” quarterback SpenOver the past four to five cer Sanders said. “I always years, the Cowboys had the knew he was like, really good. luxury of having an appointed But that (Baylor) game really every-down-running back to opened my eyes, and everyone carry the majority of the run else’s eyes. But I feel like as a game. With Jaylen Warren’s whole our running back room departure to the NFL, offensive is loaded if I’m being honcoordinator Kasey Dunn has est. We’ve got a lot of athletic turned to junior running back and talented running backs. Dominic Richardson to fill the But (Richardson), he’s really void of becoming that work come a long way. I feel like horse in the backfield for the he’s ready to fill in, in any spot. Cowboys. He’s very very ready.” Richardson has taken the However, being that
every-down-back for the OSU offense carries a huge burden. In 2017, Justice Hill averaged close to 20 carries per game. In 2019, Chuba Hubbard averaged just over 25 carries per game. Dezmon Jackson earned close to 21 per game over the last four games in the 2020 season and Jaylen Warren averaged just under 20 per game. Regardless, Richardson understands the task. He understands the workload he will more than likely have to partake in this coming season, saying the best way to prepare for such a role is to simply embrace it. “It’s a huge workload for sure and it definitely takes its toll,” Richardson said. “The best way to go about it is to simply embrace the role I’m given. Being (an every-downback) is a lot for sure, but I definitely think I’m ready for it.”
Richardson believes his time learning under running backs such as Hubbard and Warren who were so dynamic during their times at OSU has educated him as a running back more than anything else. During his freshman season in 2020, he and Hubbard would go over a set of rules the two generated by themselves during summer workouts. Warren’s veteran presence itself was enough. “I would just learn so much from just watching them play during games and in practice,” Richardson said. “I’d always ask questions and try to shadow their moves and what they did best in games and everything.” As the 2022 season approaches, Richardson continues to partake in excessive workloads in practice, doing more than what the coaches ask of
him in drills, missing parties or kick backs, and limiting his free time. He understands what it takes to be one of the workhorse type running backs. Others in the running back room have seen tremendous growth in Richardson since his freshman year at OSU, whether it be bulking, staying consistent with his diet, or mentoring the true freshmen running backs, in a similar way to how he was mentored by Hubbard. “We’ve had a lot of doit-all running backs in recent years,” sophomore running back Jaden Nixon said. “I feel like Nic is one of those. Just watching him in practice and seeing him play in games, it’s awesome. He always comes in with a different mentality and he works so hard.” sports.ed@ocolly.com
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Today’s Birthday (08/10/22). Fortune follows research, studies and exploration this year. Coordinated collaboration is required to win. Solve a summer romantic puzzle before autumn love flowers. Change direction with a team project this winter, leading to a professional power phase next spring. What you learn pays off. 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 — Enjoy connections with friends. Make time to process social changes or transitions. Practice compassion. Teamwork makes a difference. Acknowledge people for their contribution. Taurus (April 20-May 20) — Today is a 9 — Professional conditions are changing. One phase ends and another begins. Consider how best to contribute your talents and perspective. Adapt for greatest impact and benefit. Gemini (May 21-June 20) — Today is an 8 — Investigate the possibilities. Your educational journey may be at a crossroads. Which direction is next? Realign for current interests, passions and talents. Prepare and plot. Cancer (June 21-July 22) — Today is a 9 — Prepare for a transition with shared finances. A sale, purchase or revenue source change could mark a new phase. Work together for shared gain. Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) — Today is an 8 — Begin a new phase in your partnership. One door opens and another closes. Shift directions with your collaboration. Find solutions that work for you both. Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Today is a 9 — Prioritize your health, energy and wellness. Maintain practices and routines for strength and endurance. Let go of outworn habits. Make a positive change. Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) — Today is a 7 — Consider many possibilities. Review, revise and make a creative change. Recent losses move you. Adapt with matters of the heart. Treat yourself and others with compassion. Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) — Today is a 7 — Consider options and potential solutions to a domestic challenge. Can you use something you already have? Adapt with recent changes for a new phase. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) — Today is an 8 — Make a creative change. You can see what wasn’t working. Find a new way around a barrier or obstacle. Shift perspectives. Try another idea. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) — Today is a 9 — Discover new income sources. One phase or project ends and another begins. Opportunities lead you to learn new tricks. Develop a lucrative possibility. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) — Today is a 9 — Take extra care of yourself. Begin a new phase in your personal growth and development. Make a positive change. Dress for the role you want. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Privacy lets you think. Consider where you’ve been and what’s ahead. Revise plans. Prioritize rituals for peace, health and happiness. Nature soothes your spirit.
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Britney Spears, Sam Asghari blast her exhusband Kevin Federline for ‘hurtful’ remarks Nardine Saad Los Angeles Times Britney Spears says that her ex-husband’s remarks about her relationship with their two teenaged sons are “hurtful.” The “...Baby One More Time” singer blasted Kevin Federline, with whom she shares sons Sean Preston, 16, and Jayden James, 15, for discussing her relationship with her children in a Saturday interview with the Daily Mail. Federline said the teens “have decided they are not seeing her right now” and took issue with her barrage of nude posts on Instagram. “It saddens me to hear that my ex-husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children,” Spears, 40, wrote Saturday in a now-expired Instagram Story post. “As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone. It concerns me the reason is based on my Instagram. It was LONG before Instagram,” she continued. “I gave them everything... Only one word: HURTFUL” The “Gimme More” and “Circus” hitmaker also shared that it was her mother Lynne Spears who told her she “should GIVE them to their dad,” seeming to refer to an arrangement likely brokered when the singer was placed under a court-ordered conservatorship in 2008. Federline, whom Britney Spears married in 2004 and officially divorced in 2007, was awarded sole custody of the young boys when the con-
servatorship was put into place. She still has some custody of the boys now, but it’s unclear how much and whether it’s physical, legal or both. Spears was finally released from the controversial guardianship in November and has spoken candidly on social media about its adverse effects on her and her family’s life. The pop star took another shot at Federline on her Instagram feed. “Reminder that the trauma and insults that come with fame and this business not only affect me but my children as well!!!!!,” she wrote, zeroing in on his remarks about her naked photos. “I’m only human and I’ve done my best...I honestly would like to share my TWO CENTS!!!! I daringly would like for the Federline’s to watch the BIG BOOTY VIDEO !!! Other artists have made much worse when their children were extremely young!!! “During my conservatorship I was controlled and monitored for nearly 15 years ... I should embark on doing WAAAY more than going topless on the beach like a baby !!! I’m not surprised that just as my family did their share of interviews, they will too. I’m not surprised at all with their behavior and their approach to what I’ve had to deal with,” she wrote. In his interview, Federline insisted that the controversial conservatorship “saved” Spears and that the teens still love their mom, even though it’s been a few months since they’ve seen her and decided not to go to her June wedding to Sam Asghari. “It’s been a few months since they’ve seen
her. They made the decision not to go to her wedding,” Federline told the Daily Mail. “This whole thing has been hard to watch, harder to live through, harder to watch my boys go through than anything else,” he said. “It’s been tough. It’s the most challenging thing I’ve ever had to do in my life. Specifically referring to the boys’ reaction to her nude posts, Federline said: “I try to explain to them, ‘Look, maybe that’s just another way she tries to express herself.’ But that doesn’t take away from the fact of what it does to them. It’s tough ... I can’t imagine how it feels to be a teenager having to go to high school.” Asghari, 28, also took to Instagram Stories (republished by People) to defend Spears and called out Federline for “choosing to vilify” the singer and for siding with her father Jamie Spears during the protracted conservatorship battle. “There is no validity to his statement regarding the kids distancing themselves and it is irresponsible to make that statement publicly,” Asghari wrote, describing Spears’ images as “modest” or having “implied nudity.” “The boys are very smart and will be 18 soon to make their own decisions and may eventually realize the ‘tough’ part was having a father who hasn’t worked much in over 15 years as a role model. Kevin’s gravy train will end soon wich (sic) probably explains the timing of these hurtful statements.”
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Britney Spears arrives for the premiere of Sony Pictures’ “Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood” at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California, on July 22, 2019.