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Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:CLF) Stock Price Down 2.6% – Here’s What HappenedLagos hails Supreme Court ruling on lottery regulationsVor Biopharma Inc. VOR shares are trading higher on Friday after the company announced it has entered into a securities purchase agreement for a private investment in public equity financing (PIPE). What To Know: The company expects to generate about $55.6 million in gross proceeds from the PIPE. Vor plans to utilize these proceeds in order to fund clinical and preclinical development of its pipeline candidates and for general corporate purposes. As part of the PIPE, Vor will issue a total of 55,871,260 shares of common stock and accompanying warrants to purchase an additional 69,839,075 shares, priced at $0.99425 per share and warrants. If exercised for cash, the warrants would result in additional gross proceeds to Vor of up to approximately $58.5 million. The PIPE was led by Reid Hoffman who believes in the potential of Vor’s trem-cel therapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia. The therapy utilizes CRISPR/cas9 to modify the bone marrow of patients. “Early data released by Vor suggest a potent effect, which now must be confirmed by future trials. I am delighted to support this company that uses a game-changing technology that will hopefully impact the lives of patients with this lethal cancer – but even more the trajectory of cancer therapy in general,” said Hoffman. Related Link: Spotlight on SolarEdge Technologies: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity VOR Price Action: At the time of writing, Vor stock is trading 40.8% higher at $1.18, according to data from Benzinga Pro . Image: Image: Emilian Danaila from Pixabay © 2024 Benzinga.com. Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved.
Jack Alban is a freelance journalist for the Daily Dot covering trending human interest/social media stories and the reactions real people have to them. He always seeks to incorporate evidence-based studies, current events, and facts pertinent to these stories to create your not-so-average viral post.Jammu, November 30: More than 5.59 lakh job aspirants are slated to appear in an examination for 4,002 vacancies of police constables in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The test is scheduled to commence across the Union Territory from Sunday. A group of youngsters, meanwhile, staged a demonstration here, reiterating their demand for age relaxation and rescheduling of the examination. "A total of 5,59,135 candidates are scheduled to appear in the exams for 4,002 posts of constables (home department) to be held on December 1, December 8 and December 22," Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Recruitment Board (SSRB) Chairperson Indu Kanwal Chib said at a meeting here. The meeting of the civil administration and police department was convened by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo to take stock of the preparations made by the deputy commissioners to conduct the exams. Jammu and Kashmir: Over 35,000 Youth From Different Areas of the Union Territory Participate in Territorial Army Recruitment Drive at Surankote Town in Poonch (Watch Video) . Chib said the exams for the posts of constable (executive/armed/SDRF) are going to be held on December 1 at 856 centres across 20 districts, for which 2,62,863 candidates are set to appear, with the maximum number of 54,296 candidates appearing from Jammu district. Similarly, for the posts of constable (telecommunications), the SSRB chairperson said 1,67,609 candidates are going to appear in the exams to be held on December 8 and 1,28,663 are scheduled to appear in the test for constable (photographer) exams on December 22. The meeting was informed that for the first time, male and female gazetted officers have been deployed at each centre as "frisking supervisors", besides ensuring videography of the exams to ensure transparency, an official spokesperson said. The chief secretary impressed upon the officers to make adequate arrangements in terms of deployment of staff, including observers, supervisors, invigilators and other personnel, for a smooth conduct of the examinations. He urged the deputy commissioners to visit as many exam centres as possible, besides forming teams under senior officers in the district administration to examine all the centres set up in their districts. The chief secretary sensitised them to ensure that no untoward incident of copying or malpractice occurs anywhere and that enough security personnel are deployed at each centre in the district, the spokesperson said. He enquired with them about the arrangements made for the delivery of both sensitive and non-sensitive exam material to the centres. J-K: Territorial Army Completes Recruitment Drive in Baramulla . The chief secretary also enjoined upon them to personally monitor the whole process till the OMR sheets are sent back to the SSRB by the police department, the spokesperson said. Meanwhile, a group of youngsters, who could not apply for the constable posts due to being over-age, staged a demonstration here and raised slogans against the administration for not providing them a level-playing field. "We had also dreamt of joining the police and serving the nation but were denied the opportunity by the administration, which failed to hold the examination for years. We have given our representation to the lieutenant governor, political parties and officers seeking age relaxations but all our pleas were ignored," youth leader and social activist Mehran Anjum Mir said. The protesters reiterated their demand for age relaxation for the posts of constable and sub-inspector, and demanded rescheduling of the constable examination to allow them to compete as well. The SSRB has issued a notification for the recruitment of 669 sub-inspectors in the Jammu and Kashmir Police department. According to the official schedule, the application process for recruitment will begin on December 3 and conclude on January 2, 2025.
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By Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against using such products. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Chemosphere , experts from the nonprofit Toxic-Free Future said they detected flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in 85% of 203 items made of black plastic including kitchen utensils , take-out containers, children’s toys and hair accessories. The study initially said the potential exposure to chemicals found in one of the kitchen utensils approached the minimum levels the Environmental Protection Agency deemed a health risk. But in an update to the study, the authors say they made an error in their calculations and the real levels were “an order of magnitude lower” than the EPA’s thresholds. The error was discovered by Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society in Canada. In a blog post, Schwarcz explained that the Toxin-Free Future scientists miscalculated the lower end of what the EPA considered a health risk through a multiplication error. Instead of humans being potentially exposed to a dose of toxic chemicals in black plastic utensils near the minimum level that the EPA deems a health risk, it’s actually about one-tenth of that. Though Schwarcz said the risks outlined in the study aren’t enough for him to discard his black plastic kitchen items if he had them, he agreed with the authors that flame retardants shouldn’t be in these products in the first place. “The math error does not impact the study’s findings, conclusions or recommendations,” said Megan Liu, a co-author of the study who is the science and policy manager for Toxic-Free Future . She added that any traces of flame retardants or toxic chemicals in cooking utensils should be concerning for the public. Flame retardants are getting into commonly used items because black-colored products are being made from recycled electronic waste, such as discarded television sets and computers, that frequently contain the additives. When they’re heated, the flame retardants and other toxic chemicals can migrate out. If you’re wondering whether your old black plastic spoon or other utensils are a part of this group, Liu shared some more guidance. It’s nearly impossible to know whether a black plastic product is contaminated. That’s because these products that include recycled e-waste don’t disclose a detailed list of all ingredients and contaminants in the product. Liu said it’s also unclear how many types of flame retardants are in these black plastic products. Some of the products that researchers tested in this recent study “had up to nine different harmful chemicals and harmful flame retardants in them,” she said. Anytime you’re looking for the type of recycled plastic a product is made of you’re going to look for a number within the chasing arrows (that form a triangle) logo. Recycling symbols are numbered 1 to 7 and we commonly associate the numbers with what we can toss in our blue recycling bins. The 1 through 7 numbers stand for, respectively, polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or Styrofoam, and miscellaneous plastics (including polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass and nylon). The study found higher levels of toxic flame retardants in polystyrene plastic, which is labeled with the number 6, said Liu. There isn’t a definitively timeline of when recycled electronic-waste started to be incorporated into black plastic products specifically, but e-waste started to get recycled in the early 2000s, Liu said. The way computers, cellphones, stereos, printers and copiers were being disposed of previously was to simply add them to a landfill without reusing salvageable parts. But as the National Conference of State Legislatures notes, electronics production required a significant amount of resources that could be recovered through recycling. Recovering resources such as metals, plastics and glass through recycling used a fraction of the energy needed to mine new materials. However, the study pointed out that flame retardants and other chemical contaminates have been detected in and near e-waste recycling facilities, in indoor air and dust at formal e-waste recycling facilities in Canada, China, Spain and the U.S. It also noted contamination in soil samples surrounding e-waste recycling sites in China and Vietnam. The safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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Michigan State’s secondary depth continues to dwindle late in the season. The Spartans (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten), who have lost six of seven, will be very shorthanded in the defensive backfield against Purdue (1-9, 0-7) on Friday (8 p.m., FOX) in East Lansing. Starting cornerback Charles Brantley, who was injured in a Nov. 2 loss to Indiana and didn’t play in last week’s defeat at Illinois, is officially ruled out for the season, according the pregame availability report. That is not a surprise based on coach Jonathan Smith previously saying he didn’t expect Brantley to return this season. With Brantley out, Ed Woods remained the other starting cornerback against Illinois while Caleb Coley made his second career start while Ade Willie and Jeremiah Hughes both logged snaps. Coley and Hughes are listed as out against Purdue, which has dropped nine straight since a season-opening win against Indiana State, an FCS program. Starting safety Malik Spencer, who was also injured against Indiana and is doubtful to return this season, will miss his second straight game and it’s likely true freshman Jaylen Thompson will start in his place again. Safety Dillon Tatum and cornerback Chance Rucker have both been out since the first two weeks of the season while safety Armorion Smith is unavailable for third straight game and linebacker Wayne Matthews will miss his second straight. Wide receiver Alante Brown, who missed six straight games earlier this season, is also out against the Boilermakers. Defensive tackle Jalen Satchell, who didn’t play at Illinois due to injury, is not listed on the availability report. Michigan State needs to win its final two games to become bowl eligible. The Spartans host Rutgers (6-4, 3-4) next week.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Middle East concluded its landmark 2024 Year-End Conference “Qatar: Morphogenesis of a Pearl”, with the announcement that host venue Msheireb Downtown Doha (MDD) has won the AIA Middle East Award for Urban Design and Planning Excellence. The recognition underscores Msheireb’s transformative approach to smart sustainable urban development, blending traditional Qatari heritage with innovative architectural practices, a statement said Sunday. “At Msheireb Properties, we have always sought to create developments that honour our heritage while addressing the needs of the future,” said Msheireb Properties chief executive engineer Ali al-Kuwari. “Winning the AIA Middle East Award speaks to the success of Msheireb Downtown Doha in setting a new benchmark for urban design and sustainability that can be replicated globally.” The conference, held over two days and concluding on Saturday, showcased the MDD’s distinctive architectural style and innovative sustainable practices. All buildings in the district have achieved either LEED Gold or Platinum certification, demonstrating the highest standard of environmental sustainability in real estate development. The conference united top architects, urban planners, and design professionals from renowned firms including Pei Architects, Foster + Partners, ISOZAKI + HuQian Partners, and Zaha Hadid to explore Qatar’s architectural evolution, spotlighting the transformative role Msheireb Downtown Doha has played in promoting architectural innovation and smart design. US embassy chargé d’affaires Stefanie Altman-Winans emphasised architecture’s role in cultural dialogue: “Architecture has always been more than just buildings – it is the physical embodiment of our values, aspirations, and shared future.” “I have witnessed firsthand how architecture serves as a powerful instrument of public diplomacy, creating spaces that foster dialogue, understanding, and cultural exchange,” the official added. Li Chung “Sandi” Pei, founding partner of Pei Architects, offered unique perspectives on architectural heritage and innovation. “The past holds invaluable lessons in craftsmanship, materials, cultural context, and the evolving relationship between humans and their built environments,” he said. “By this means, architects can draw inspiration from time-tested solutions to contemporary challenges – whether it’s sustainability, space efficiency, or creating spaces that foster community and connection.” The judges were impressed with Msheireb Properties’ commitment to reviving the historic heart of Doha through a modern lens. Guided by a groundbreaking architectural framework, the “Seven Principles”, Msheireb Downtown Doha represents a seamless integration of Qatari architectural traditions with contemporary urban planning principles. It focuses on principles such as continuity between past and present, nurturing community development through harmonious urban design, and leveraging technology to maximise energy efficiency while respecting Qatar’s climate and resident needs. “This year’s conference in Doha proved to be an extraordinary success, showcasing a city whose architectural evolution is a testament to its rapid growth and bold vision for the future,” said AIA Middle East executive director Sherif W Anis. “The diverse range of speakers and topics highlighted Qatar’s journey from its traditional roots to its current position as a global architectural hub.” Related Story Al-Attiyah wins 51st Cyprus Rally; al-Kuwari becomes Middle East Rally Champions Qatar Tourism celebrates Global Exhibitions Day for first time in Middle East
By MICHELLE L. PRICE WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — An online spat between factions of Donald Trump’s supporters over immigration and the tech industry has thrown internal divisions in his political movement into public display, previewing the fissures and contradictory views his coalition could bring to the White House. The rift laid bare the tensions between the newest flank of Trump’s movement — wealthy members of the tech world including billionaire Elon Musk and fellow entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and their call for more highly skilled workers in their industry — and people in Trump’s Make America Great Again base who championed his hardline immigration policies. The debate touched off this week when Laura Loomer , a right-wing provocateur with a history of racist and conspiratorial comments, criticized Trump’s selection of Sriram Krishnan as an adviser on artificial intelligence policy in his coming administration. Krishnan favors the ability to bring more skilled immigrants into the U.S. Loomer declared the stance to be “not America First policy” and said the tech executives who have aligned themselves with Trump were doing so to enrich themselves. Much of the debate played out on the social media network X, which Musk owns. Loomer’s comments sparked a back-and-forth with venture capitalist and former PayPal executive David Sacks , whom Trump has tapped to be the “White House A.I. & Crypto Czar.” Musk and Ramaswamy, whom Trump has tasked with finding ways to cut the federal government , weighed in, defending the tech industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. It bloomed into a larger debate with more figures from the hard-right weighing in about the need to hire U.S. workers, whether values in American culture can produce the best engineers, free speech on the internet, the newfound influence tech figures have in Trump’s world and what his political movement stands for. Trump has not yet weighed in on the rift, and his presidential transition team did not respond to a message seeking comment. Musk, the world’s richest man who has grown remarkably close to the president-elect , was a central figure in the debate, not only for his stature in Trump’s movement but his stance on the tech industry’s hiring of foreign workers. Technology companies say H-1B visas for skilled workers, used by software engineers and others in the tech industry, are critical for hard-to-fill positions. But critics have said they undercut U.S. citizens who could take those jobs. Some on the right have called for the program to be eliminated, not expanded. Born in South Africa, Musk was once on an a H-1B visa himself and defended the industry’s need to bring in foreign workers. “There is a permanent shortage of excellent engineering talent,” he said in a post. “It is the fundamental limiting factor in Silicon Valley.” Related Articles National Politics | Should the U.S. increase immigration levels for highly skilled workers? National Politics | Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes National Politics | In states that ban abortion, social safety net programs often fail families National Politics | Court rules Georgia lawmakers can subpoena Fani Willis for information related to her Trump case National Politics | New 2025 laws hit hot topics from AI in movies to rapid-fire guns Trump’s own positions over the years have reflected the divide in his movement. His tough immigration policies, including his pledge for a mass deportation, were central to his winning presidential campaign. He has focused on immigrants who come into the U.S. illegally but he has also sought curbs on legal immigration , including family-based visas. As a presidential candidate in 2016, Trump called the H-1B visa program “very bad” and “unfair” for U.S. workers. After he became president, Trump in 2017 issued a “Buy American and Hire American” executive order , which directed Cabinet members to suggest changes to ensure H-1B visas were awarded to the highest-paid or most-skilled applicants to protect American workers. Trump’s businesses, however, have hired foreign workers, including waiters and cooks at his Mar-a-Lago club , and his social media company behind his Truth Social app has used the the H-1B program for highly skilled workers. During his 2024 campaign for president, as he made immigration his signature issue, Trump said immigrants in the country illegally are “poisoning the blood of our country” and promised to carry out the largest deportation operation in U.S. history. But in a sharp departure from his usual alarmist message around immigration generally, Trump told a podcast this year that he wants to give automatic green cards to foreign students who graduate from U.S. colleges. “I think you should get automatically, as part of your diploma, a green card to be able to stay in this country,” he told the “All-In” podcast with people from the venture capital and technology world. Those comments came on the cusp of Trump’s budding alliance with tech industry figures, but he did not make the idea a regular part of his campaign message or detail any plans to pursue such changes.
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By Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against using such products. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Chemosphere , experts from the nonprofit Toxic-Free Future said they detected flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in 85% of 203 items made of black plastic including kitchen utensils , take-out containers, children’s toys and hair accessories. The study initially said the potential exposure to chemicals found in one of the kitchen utensils approached the minimum levels the Environmental Protection Agency deemed a health risk. But in an update to the study, the authors say they made an error in their calculations and the real levels were “an order of magnitude lower” than the EPA’s thresholds. The error was discovered by Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society in Canada. In a blog post, Schwarcz explained that the Toxin-Free Future scientists miscalculated the lower end of what the EPA considered a health risk through a multiplication error. Instead of humans being potentially exposed to a dose of toxic chemicals in black plastic utensils near the minimum level that the EPA deems a health risk, it’s actually about one-tenth of that. Though Schwarcz said the risks outlined in the study aren’t enough for him to discard his black plastic kitchen items if he had them, he agreed with the authors that flame retardants shouldn’t be in these products in the first place. “The math error does not impact the study’s findings, conclusions or recommendations,” said Megan Liu, a co-author of the study who is the science and policy manager for Toxic-Free Future . She added that any traces of flame retardants or toxic chemicals in cooking utensils should be concerning for the public. Flame retardants are getting into commonly used items because black-colored products are being made from recycled electronic waste, such as discarded television sets and computers, that frequently contain the additives. When they’re heated, the flame retardants and other toxic chemicals can migrate out. If you’re wondering whether your old black plastic spoon or other utensils are a part of this group, Liu shared some more guidance. It’s nearly impossible to know whether a black plastic product is contaminated. That’s because these products that include recycled e-waste don’t disclose a detailed list of all ingredients and contaminants in the product. Liu said it’s also unclear how many types of flame retardants are in these black plastic products. Some of the products that researchers tested in this recent study “had up to nine different harmful chemicals and harmful flame retardants in them,” she said. Anytime you’re looking for the type of recycled plastic a product is made of you’re going to look for a number within the chasing arrows (that form a triangle) logo. Recycling symbols are numbered 1 to 7 and we commonly associate the numbers with what we can toss in our blue recycling bins. The 1 through 7 numbers stand for, respectively, polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or Styrofoam, and miscellaneous plastics (including polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass and nylon). The study found higher levels of toxic flame retardants in polystyrene plastic, which is labeled with the number 6, said Liu. There isn’t a definitively timeline of when recycled electronic-waste started to be incorporated into black plastic products specifically, but e-waste started to get recycled in the early 2000s, Liu said. The way computers, cellphones, stereos, printers and copiers were being disposed of previously was to simply add them to a landfill without reusing salvageable parts. But as the National Conference of State Legislatures notes, electronics production required a significant amount of resources that could be recovered through recycling. Recovering resources such as metals, plastics and glass through recycling used a fraction of the energy needed to mine new materials. However, the study pointed out that flame retardants and other chemical contaminates have been detected in and near e-waste recycling facilities, in indoor air and dust at formal e-waste recycling facilities in Canada, China, Spain and the U.S. It also noted contamination in soil samples surrounding e-waste recycling sites in China and Vietnam. The safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
KINGSTON — Appearing in the 2024 DI NCAA FCS playoffs, the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils fell in a close 21-17 contest to No. 10 University of Rhode Island Rams on Saturday, at Meade Stadium. With the loss, Central’s season comes to an end at 7-6 after winning the NEC title last weekend as URI will move one step closer to the FCS championship, facing No. 7 Mercer (10-2) next weekend in Georgia. In the loss, CCSU quarterback Brady Olson threw two touchdown passes, both to wide receiver Isaac Boston, and running back Elijah Howard rushed for 101 yards on 19 carries. The Blue Devils defense had two takeaways as Christopher Jean and Malachi Wright each had an interception. In URI’s win, running back Malik Grant ran all over the Blue Devils defense for 223 yards on 29 carries and broke URI’s school-record for most rushing yards in a single-season. Wide receiver Tommy Smith ran for a touchdown and caught a touchdown reception in the win for the Rams. Following the loss and their season ending, CCSU coach Adam Lechtenberg said URI was able to win another close game due to committing fewer mistakes than his team and not being able to execute late in the game. “I’m extremely proud of my guys, they battled like they always do, we just made a few too many mistakes,” said Lechtenberg. “We had opportunities to win the game, we couldn’t get it done, they did. I couldn’t be more proud of the direction we’re headed, but couldn’t be more disappointed for our kids that we weren’t able to find a way to get it done.” After CCSU forced a three-and-out on defense to begin the game, quarterback Brady Olson was picked off by D.J. Cureton. This set up the Rams at CCSU’s 27 where they looked to take a 3-0 lead on a 45-yard field goal attempt. CCSU freshman Christopher Jean blocked the Rams’ field goal try, leaving the game scoreless. On Central’s next defensive possession, linebacker Vince Thomas forced and recovered a fumble that got overturned. A few plays later, URI quarterback Hunter Helms hit wide receiver Tommy Smith for a 38-yard touchdown pass to give the Rams a 7-0 lead with 2:31 left in the first quarter. 14 seconds later, the Rams would score their second touchdown of the quarter, going up 14-0. The Rams came up with their second interception on Olson in the opening quarter as defensive back Emmanuel Gomes returned a 22-yard interception for a touchdown to put URI up 14-0. Looking to cut URI’s lead, Central’s defense came up with a big turnover when linebacker Malachi Wright picked off Helms with CCSU taking over at URI’s 48. Central’s offense piggy-backed off of the momentum. The Blue Devils used an eight-play 48-yard drive that was capped off by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Olson to wide receiver Isaac Boston. Central cut URI’s lead to 14-7 with 7:25 left in the half. As both teams looked to score again in the first half, both defenses came up with stops. CCSU had a chance to tie the game with a few minutes left in the half. Facing 4th-and-1 from URI’s 27, Olson had an opportunity to hit tight end Sean O’Brien to extend the drive and score a possible touchdown, but overthrew him with the ball being a little too high over his head. URI looked to capitalize on their big stop on defense with a touchdown or field goal on the last drive of the first half. Facing 4th-and-7 from Central’s 30, the Rams elected to go for it and were stopped by the Blue Devil defense. The Rams entered the second half with a 14-7 lead. After a CCSU three-and-out to begin the second half, the Rams got into Central territory and into the red zone as Grant broke free for a long 75-yard run after the Rams started the drive backed up at their own two-yard line. Two plays later, Jean made another big play for the CCSU defense, picking off Helms, and taking away the opportunity for URI to go up by two scores. The Blue Devils would tie the game at 14-14 a few drives later. A few big plays from Howard, including a 40-yard run and a 22-yard reception helped put the Blue Devils at the Rams’ six-yard line. Olson and Boston connected for their second touchdown through the air to cap the drive off, tying the game with 1:27 left in the third quarter. After being held scoreless in the second and third quarters, URI’s offense came alive, and put them up by a touchdown with 9:42 remaining in the game. On a drive that started from the Central 32, the Rams used six plays, capped off by a six-yard direct snap by Smith out of the wildcat formation to put the Rams up by a touchdown. On Central’s ensuing offensive possession, Michael Trovarelli (35-yard catch) and Howard (17-yard run) helped put the Blue Devils in a good position to score, getting in the red zone. Facing a 4th-and-goal situation from the 14, kicker Jack Barnum converted a 32-yard field goal to make it 21-17 in favor of URI with 4:47 left in the game. Looking to run out the clock, the Rams picked up two first downs before the Blue Devils forced a punt and got the ball back with 43 seconds in the game. With no timeouts and needing 80 yards to win the game, Olson was pressured on the Blue Devils’ first play of the drive, and threw a pick to defensive lineman Westley Neal Jr. With the loss, CCSU’s season ends at 7-6 (5-1 in NEC.) The Blue Devils had 12 players make NEC All-First Team (school record), and had multiple players win conference awards as well as receive national recognition for other awards. After the loss, Lechtenberg reflected on the remarkable season the Blue Devils put together in 2024, and spoke about how proud he was of the work they put in that saw them have the opportunity at an FCS championship. He expects his team to pick up off of their success from this season into next season. “Last night in my talk, I listed 40 different players that made impact plays and not one of them was All-Conference,” said Lechtenberg. “Football is the greatest team sport because it takes everybody. I’m proud of everyone. It takes everyone to try to make a chance at winning games. I’m proud of the direction we’re headed, proud of our administration, our fans, and our alumni.” “We still have a relatively young team, a lot of our better players are not seniors, we had a lot of really good senior players too,” Lechtenberg said. “Our expectations are to get better. This is not where we stop, we are headed in the right direction but we are not there yet.”
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