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UL running back Bill Davis (7) breaks around the corner for a 24-yard touchdown run to ice the victory over ULM on Saturday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 1. Running game does it Over the last two weeks, the style of football favored new starting quarterback Chandler Fields. On Saturday in Monday, ULM’s defense made it tougher on the passing game, shifting the focus back to UL’s rushing attack and it responded. Zylan Perry didn’t just return to action, he dominated with 150 yards and two touchdowns. Bill Davis also helped with 78 more and two scores. It allowed UL to hold off ULM’s pressure defense that stifled the Cajuns throughout the first half. It also helped the Cajuns run out the clock in the second half against a game Warhawks squad in search of getting bowl eligible. 2. Defense as needed There were some things about Saturday’s win the defensive coaches won’t particularly like when watching the film. ULM running back Ahmad Hardy rushed for 172 yards and allowed seven third-down conversions to one of the Sun Belt’s worst offenses. But the defense also got three interceptions and three critical sacks that prevented points on the board – one led to intentional grounding and another to a short field goal. As usual, linebacker K.C. Ossai had a team-high 13 tackles and fittingly an interception to sew up the win. It’ll likely require a better effort next Saturday, but it was good enough for win No. 10. 3. Another slow start Perhaps there’s something to following up a 50-point effort, or perhaps it’s more about being the frontrunner after the great start and teams are gunning for UL. It could also be that injuries are mounting and the Cajuns aren’t as dominant as they were a month ago. Whatever the reason, the Cajuns better solve it before Saturday’s Sun Belt title game. This was probably the worst first half offensively this season – with two turnovers for the second time in three games. Still, the Cajuns were able to post 21 first downs and 411 total yards to tag a sixth straight loss on the Warhawks.

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NoneUL running back Bill Davis (7) breaks around the corner for a 24-yard touchdown run to ice the victory over ULM on Saturday. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save 1. Running game does it Over the last two weeks, the style of football favored new starting quarterback Chandler Fields. On Saturday in Monday, ULM’s defense made it tougher on the passing game, shifting the focus back to UL’s rushing attack and it responded. Zylan Perry didn’t just return to action, he dominated with 150 yards and two touchdowns. Bill Davis also helped with 78 more and two scores. It allowed UL to hold off ULM’s pressure defense that stifled the Cajuns throughout the first half. It also helped the Cajuns run out the clock in the second half against a game Warhawks squad in search of getting bowl eligible. 2. Defense as needed There were some things about Saturday’s win the defensive coaches won’t particularly like when watching the film. ULM running back Ahmad Hardy rushed for 172 yards and allowed seven third-down conversions to one of the Sun Belt’s worst offenses. But the defense also got three interceptions and three critical sacks that prevented points on the board – one led to intentional grounding and another to a short field goal. As usual, linebacker K.C. Ossai had a team-high 13 tackles and fittingly an interception to sew up the win. It’ll likely require a better effort next Saturday, but it was good enough for win No. 10. 3. Another slow start Perhaps there’s something to following up a 50-point effort, or perhaps it’s more about being the frontrunner after the great start and teams are gunning for UL. It could also be that injuries are mounting and the Cajuns aren’t as dominant as they were a month ago. Whatever the reason, the Cajuns better solve it before Saturday’s Sun Belt title game. This was probably the worst first half offensively this season – with two turnovers for the second time in three games. Still, the Cajuns were able to post 21 first downs and 411 total yards to tag a sixth straight loss on the Warhawks.Olivia Hussey, the actor who starred as a teenage Juliet in the 1968 film “Romeo and Juliet,” has died, her family said on social media Saturday. She was 73. Hussey died on Friday, “peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones,” a statement posted to her Instagram account said. Hussey was 15 when director Franco Zeffirelli cast her in his adaptation of the William Shakespeare tragedy after spotting her onstage in the play “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie," which also starred Vanessa Redgrave. “Romeo and Juliet” won two Oscars and Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet, opposite British actor Leonard Whiting, who was 16 at the time. Decades later Hussey and Whiting brought a lawsuit against Paramount Pictures alleging sexual abuse, sexual harassment and fraud over nude scenes in the film. They alleged that they were initially told they would wear flesh-colored undergarments in a bedroom scene, but on the day of the shoot Zeffirelli told the pair they would wear only body makeup and that the camera would be positioned in a way that would not show nudity. They alleged they were filmed in the nude without their knowledge. The case was dismissed by a Los Angeles County judge in 2023, who found their depiction could not be considered child pornography and the pair filed their claim too late. Whiting was among those paying tribute to Hussey on Saturday. “Rest now my beautiful Juliet no injustices can hurt you now. And the world will remember your beauty inside and out forever," he wrote. Hussey was born on April 17, 1951, in Bueno Aires, Argentina, and moved to London as a child. She studied at the Italia Conti Academy drama school. She also starred as Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 1977 television series “Jesus of Nazareth," as well as the 1978 adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “Death on the Nile" and horror movies “Black Christmas” and “Psycho IV: The Beginning.” She is survived by her husband, David Glen Eisley, her three children and a grandson.Dog food recalled in 7 states for salmonella risk after puppy litter gets sick, FDA says

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NoneMike Tuckerman and David Shilovsky continue to set the pace as a couple of members of the panel slip further behind. The crowd was in decent form in Round 7 with three correct selections, yet still trails Mike by two as we head toward the festive period of the season. Round 8 throws up plenty of possibilities and matches that will have a significant impact on the make-up of the top six heading into Christmas. Friday night features a blockbuster between the Mariners and Reds in Gosford, Wellington will look to bounce from derby disappointment when they host Macarthur on Saturday and Sydney FC also need a reversal of luck up against Western United in the Saturday twilight. Western Sydney and Brisbane simply cannot lose when they meet and the coach who does will be under a heck of a lot of pressure. The same applies to Perth’s clash with Newcastle and the fall out could be enormous if either loses badly. Melbourne City hosts a travelling Auckland to round out the action on Sunday afternoon. More Football Good luck with your tips for the round and be sure to enter them in the sheet below to have a say in the voice of the people. Here is the way the panel sees all the Round 8 drama unfolding. Mike Tuckerman Draw, Wellington, Sydney, Western Sydney, Draw, City Another hard-fought win over Sydney FC will have Mariners fans hoping their side has turned a corner. They’ve had to grind out results so far this season and haven’t been helped by their midweek Asian commitments. Adelaide United laboured to a 1-0 win over the Jets last weekend, but it’s hard to separate two sides lacking a bit of inspiration in attack. The Phoenix will be stinging from that 2-1 derby defeat to Auckland FC last time out, but the truth is they were on the back foot for long stretches of that game. Giancarlo Italiano isn’t one to dwell on defeats for too long, though, and he’ll fancy his chances of tactically out-manoeuvring Mile Sterjovski here. I expect the hosts to grind out a narrow victory at Sky Stadium. It’s been a Jekyll-and-Hyde start to the campaign for Sydney FC, who have backed up every win with a defeat in the league so far. The Sky Blues have persistently shot themselves in the foot with needless red cards, but they’re tough to beat at home and won’t fear a visit from Western United. It’s hard to see how the visitors finish anything but empty-handed here. A week off probably hasn’t done Western Sydney Wanderers many favours, although at least we’ll get a sense of whether Juan Mata is somewhere near match-fit. The hosts should simply have too much firepower for a Brisbane Roar outfit that was overwhelmed by Melbourne City at home last week, with Ruben Zadkovich’s side struggling noticeably in defence. Just how much trouble are Perth Glory in? The club was surprised to learn the ATO had initiated liquidation proceedings during the week, not least because they said no one had bothered to inform them. You have to wonder how much of a distraction that will be. Fortunately for David Zdrilic, they come up against an ordinary Newcastle side. Expect a stalemate. Just when you think you can write off Melbourne City, they turn around and put in the kind of display that makes you wonder why they aren’t top of the table. Aurelio Vidmar seems an odd fit on the City touchline, but they’ll be up for the fight against Auckland FC. The latter have to lose at some point, and they expended plenty of energy last time out. City for me. Stuart Thomas Central Coast, Wellington, Sydney, Western Sydney, Perth, City The home ground advantage held by the Mariners was on show against Sydney last week and they will use it to cover the visiting Reds on Friday. Wellington face the dangerous Bulls in the capital and will be ramped up to get back to winning ways. I think they will. I felt Sydney FC were a little unlucky against the Mariners last weekend and see them as having too much quality for Western United this time out. The Wanderers have far better form on the board than the Roar right now and will be fresh for a match that reeks of desperation for both. Can Perth finally get the win they need to boost the hopes of frustrated fans. I sound crazy, but I think they can against a troubled Jets unit. Melbourne City found some decent form against the Roar last week and looked confident in doing so. How will Auckland fare as they start to travel more often? City to pinch this one and Auckland to suffer its first loss. It has been a dream start to A-League life for Auckland FC. (Photo by Dave Rowland/Getty Images) David Shilovsky Mariners, Wellington, Sydney, Wanderers, Perth, Auckland Central Coast are back at home against Adelaide after the 2-1 win over Sydney last time out. The Mariners are getting back to their best after another slow start to the season, and should be primed for another victory in Gosford. The Reds got the job against Newcastle but it wasn’t the most convincing performance, with some questionable finishing. The Bulls travel to Sky Stadium for a clash with Wellington, with both sides currently sitting in the middle of the table, though the Nix are two points further ahead from one fewer game. At home, hopefully in front of a good gallery, I’ll take Wellington here. On paper Western’s trip to Allianz Stadium looks to favour the home side, but Sydney will need to exorcise their defensive demons and clean up their discipline. United will be looking to get some much-needed points on the board but it’s very hard to see them keeping the Sky Blues scoreless, so they’ll need at least a couple of goals to win this one. It’s been well-documented, just how bad a start to the season it has been for Brisbane Roar. They face a rested Wanderers side this week at CommBank, and I can’t see anything but an easy path to victory for the hosts. Perhaps Roar come out strong, embarrassed by last week’s defeat, but they’ll need their best performance of 2024-25 to topple Western Sydney. Perth host Newcastle in a clash of two struggling sides. This one probably won’t be a masterpiece but could be entertaining as both sides will be desperate. With little else to split them, the long flight west might just take enough energy out of the Jets, so I’ll take Perth. Closing out the round, it’s a rare away trip for Auckland against Melbourne City. Is this finally the week when Auckland’s run comes to an end? I think they’ll keep rolling but this should be an interesting clash of styles. Andrew Prentice Central Coast, Wellington, Sydney, Western Sydney, Draw, City Distinct signs of life from the champions on the coast, and it sometimes gets lost in the thought processes that they have only lost once in the league. Adelaide are unbeaten though, and looking like a unit capable of occupying a lofty position come season’s end. These two teams almost always deliver blockbusters – who could forget the theatre of their clashes in the 2023 season playoffs. I fancy the home team have found their mojo and might blot the Reds copybook. The Phoenix have lost twice this season, and what must smart is that both defeats have come at the hands of their NZ North Island rivals. I think “Chiefy” will have something in store for Macarthur, who have looked as flat as pancakes in recent weeks after a belting start to the season. The defensive yellow wall will be tough for an inconsistent Bulls attack to penetrate. Wellington 2-0. How many times do you see an over-eager keeper get red-carded on debut? Such was the fate of Sydney’s Harrison Devenish-Meares in Round 7, drafted in to cover for a not-fully-fit Andrew Redmayne, who ended up playing more than half a game anyway. If Redmayne is back to full fitness, Sydney should account for a rapidly improving Western, who have invested in youth but are still struggling to find a way to the back of the opponent’s net. Sydney will score, they almost always do. Western don’t and that will be the obvious difference. Goal keeper Andrew Redmayne is an integral part of Sydney FC. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) The Wanderers had the rest last start. Brisbane’s only hope for a positive result these days comes from a bye. They are in trouble and need to find form quickly or their season is almost done and dusted. Thomas Waddingham is a beacon of hope in a dark campaign so far, and he could trouble a Wanderers defence that has been a little generous for coach Alen Stajcic’s liking. It’s hard to see the Roar doing any lasting damage though. Wanderers by two. Between them, Perth and Newcastle have mustered just 8 goals in a collective 13 games. With both coaches eager to avoid defeat, this could end up all square, with only Adam Taggert someone with the genuine goal scoring credentials to break the deadlock. Auckland have been a revelation and Steve Corica is eager to chase down history with 7 successive wins to start the season. This weekend could be their banana skin. Melbourne City, although defeated twice already, have been faultless when in front, and if there is one thing the new kids haven’t been tested in, it’s chasing a game. If City score first, this could see them on the way to handing Auckland their first-ever defeat, though I predict that with no confidence. Texi Smith Adelaide, Wellington, Sydney, Western Sydney, Newcastle, City The enigma that is the Central Coast Mariners has a chance to break into the top half this week. It’s a remarkable recovery after a slow start, something we are becoming accustomed to. Unbeaten Adelaide United are the visitors on Friday night, and after their win last weekend in Newcastle, they will complete the F3 double. Wellington Phoenix need to bounce back quickly, but Macarthur FC are in the way. This should be a home banker, the visitors finding out their first-round result was not an indication of what was to come. Hideki Ishige calms the nerves early on, but it’s an edgy performance from the home team, and an equaliser from the spot by Valere Germain knocks the wind out of the fans only a minute before shirts-off time. Salvation is there in the end though, Kosta Barbarouses waltzing through a busy penalty area to slide home a dramatic late winner. Hiroshi Ibusuki is a name that sends fear into every Sydney FC fan after his Unite Round escapades at Allianz last season. He’s back, this time with Western United, and we know that they like to win at this venue. Western United coach John Aloisi. (Photo by Scott Gardiner/Getty Images) Abel Walatee almost scores the goal of the season in the first minute, but from then on, it’s a case of how many from the superstars of Sydney. The bay of Brazilian fans is wowed by their heroes as Leo Sena puts on a show in midfield, Anas Ouahim scores a double before half time and the home team run riot after the break. Unbelievably, Brisbane Roar haven’t won an A-League game since they beat the Wanderers back in April. Both teams look different since then and have problems. Brisbane’s Louis Zabala was full of running last week in the dismal home loss to Melbourne City, and he will provide bright moments throughout a goalless first half. Cue a storm in the second from Western Sydne, Bozhidar Kraev and goal machine Nicolas Milanovic on fire as the home team send their fans off happy on a Saturday night. When Newcastle Jets grabbed their only win of the season at Macarthur FC, the casual onlooker would have thought they were premiership material. Since then, the slide has been unimaginable and Perth Glory will see this as their big chance to appease their battle-hardened faithful. Somehow there is a bumper crowd to see this one, but once again, they have their pants pulled down, Eli Adams smashing home a spectacular opener on the stroke of half time, and Wellissol adding a second to show coach Robbie Stanton that they do really mean it. We had all written off City at the start of the season, and we’re all waiting for the inevitable slip up by Steve Corica’s Auckland FC. This is where it happens, and despite the continued absence of their Socceroo contingent, City put on a show. They soak up all the pressure in the first 60 minutes before punishing Auckland for some over-intricate defence and running away with the points late on; Nathaniel Atkinson with the pick of the goals to keep City on their upward trajectory. As always, get involved as part of The Crowd and take on The Roar’s expert tipsters using the form below.‘A solution to all problems’ Bilawal talks of ‘Bhutto legacy’

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