IOWA CITY — Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara made a post to social media on Friday to reaffirm his commitment to the Hawkeyes. In a post to his personal Instagram account, McNamara described himself as "proud member" of the Iowa football program. Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara throws against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. "It has come to my attention that there are individuals in the media circulating rumors about my current status on the Iowa Football Team," McNamara wrote. "These are ridiculous accusations and 100% false. My status on the same as it's always been — a proud member of this football team." The a picture of McNamara participating in Iowa's pregame swarm, hand-in-hand with his Hawkeyes teammates, accompanied the statement. Rumors questioning McNamara's status started to swirl on social media earlier this week. The rumors claimed McNamara departed the football program or refused to play for the remainder of the season after back-to-back starts for Brendan Sullivan. The "clearly cloudy" description of Iowa's quarterback situation from head coach Kirk Ferentz further added fuel to the rumors. On Tuesday, Ferentz indicated fourth-string walk-on Jackson Stratton would start against Maryland despite McNamara occupying the top spot on the quarterback depth chart on Monday. In his post, McNamara clarified the injury he sustained against Northwestern and which forced him out for Iowa's win over Wisconsin and loss to UCLA. "I suffered a concussion versus Northwestern and have been doign everything in my power to get back on the field," McNamara wrote. "I have NOT been cleared to play yet. I was cleared to participate in practice this past Sunday but had an adverse reaction which is common for someone coming out of protocol. "I have been lifting and attending meetings as much as possible but have not physically participated in practice Monday through Thursday of this week." The injury and his adverse reaction prevented McNamara from making the trip to Maryland this weekend. The graduate senior added he remains intent on returning to the field for Iowa's season finale against Nebraska next Friday. "I am working with the University of Iowa doctors and trainers, a concussion specialist focused on vision training, as well as engaging in hyperbaric treatments as frequent as possible," McNamara said. "...I am confident that my teammates will return from Maryland with a win." A post shared by Cade McNamara (@cademac.12) McNamara appeared in the first eight games of the season and completed 60.5% of his passes for 1,017 yards and six touchdowns with five interceptions before exiting in the second half of a win over Northwestern. With McNamara and Sullivan out, Stratton is expected to start his first career game at Iowa. The former Colorado State transfer went 3-of-6 for 28 yards in relief of an injured Sullivan against UCLA. With the Rams, Stratton went 4-of-17 for 78 yards and one touchdown to two interceptions in four appearances as a freshman in 2022. The Hawkeyes face Maryland at 11 a.m. on Saturday with broadcast coverage provided by Big Ten Network. Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz offered the oxymoronic and ambiguous phrase 'clearly cloudy' when discusses who his quarterback would be against Maryland on Saturday. Despite Maryland's losing record and three-game losing streak, the Iowa Hawkeyes head into Saturday's matchup with the Terrapins focused on being "ready to go" and starting fast. In the wake of Mark Farley's midseason retirement announcement, Iowa coaches sent their congratulations to the 24-year head coach of Northern Iowa football and weighed in on Farley's final message. Get local news delivered to your inbox! University of Iowa Athletics Beat Reporter {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
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First, let’s address the elephant in the room: Is it stuffing or is it dressing? Technically, if it’s not cooked inside the turkey, it’s dressing. For some unknown reason, though, over the past decade or two, stuffing has become the term of choice, no matter how it’s cooked. So that’s what I’m calling these three delightful versions of the holiday staple. Over the years, I’ve taken many informal polls around the Thanksgiving dinner table. Hands down, stuffing always wins the “favorite dish” category, which makes me wonder why I don’t make it more often. Typically, stuffing is made with ingredients you’re likely to have on hand, like bread, onions, broth and lots of butter. And it’s usually fairly easy to pull together. While most recipes call for “stale” or “day-old” bread, I find it to be too tough and leathery. I prefer bread that has been dried in the oven, as it has a crispier texture. How much broth is added can be a controversial topic. Some people like their stuffing very moist. If you’re one of those people, feel free to add extra broth. No matter how you like your stuffing (or dressing), I think we can all agree, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without it. Classic Sausage and Fresh Herb Stuffing Serves 8 to 10 When most people think of stuffing, this is the version that comes to mind. Using fresh herbs gives this iconic dish an added flavor boost that will also make your entire home smell like Thanksgiving. From Meredith Deeds. INGREDIENTS: 1⁄2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish 11⁄2 lb. baguette loaf or hearty Italian bread, torn into 1-in. pieces (about 10 c.) 1 lb. bulk breakfast sausage 2 medium yellow onions, chopped 1 c. thinly sliced celery 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme 11⁄4 tsp. salt 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3 to 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth, divided 2 large eggs DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Set aside. Place bread pieces on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the bread is crispy, but not browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up clumps with the back of a spoon, until no longer pink. Add the onions and celery and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until softened. Add the sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute more. Remove from heat. Place the bread in a large bowl. Add the sausage mixture to the bowl. Drizzle 2 cups of broth over the mixture and toss gently, to combine. Whisk eggs with 1 cup broth in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Add more broth if mixture is too dry. Transfer to prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees, about 30 minutes. Continue to bake, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 30 to 40 minutes longer. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve. Chorizo, Butternut Squash and Cornbread Stuffing Serves 8 to 10 Roasted butternut squash brings a hint of sweetness to this Southwest-inspired stuffing. Making your own cornbread ensures a hearty texture and not-too-sweet flavor. From Meredith Deeds. FOR THE CORNBREAD: 11⁄2 c. all-purpose flour 11⁄2 c. cornmeal 2 tbsp. sugar 1 tbsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 13⁄4 c. whole milk 3 large eggs 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted FOR THE STUFFING: 2 lb. butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-in. cubes 2 tbsp. olive oil 11⁄4 tsp. salt, divided 6 tbsp. butter 1 lb. fresh chorizo sausage, casings removed 2 medium onions, chopped 2 large poblano peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped 3 chipotle chiles, finely chopped (from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce) 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 21⁄2 c. low sodium chicken broth 1 c. whole milk 2 large eggs, lightly beaten DIRECTIONS: To prepare the cornbread: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. In another bowl, whisk together milk, 3 eggs, and melted butter. Whisk milk mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Pour batter into prepared dish. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 15 to 20 minutes. Leave oven at 425 degrees. Turn out hot cornbread onto rimmed baking sheet and immediately break into 1 1⁄2-inch pieces with two forks. Set aside. (Cooled, crumbled cornbread can be transferred to zip-top bag and stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours.) To prepare the stuffing: Place butternut squash in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil, add 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and toss to coat. Arrange on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake in 425-degree oven for 20 minutes. Stir and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, until tender and lightly browned. Remove from oven and set aside. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo sausage and cook, breaking up clumps with the back of a spoon, until no longer pink. Add the onions and poblano peppers and continue to cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until softened. Add chipotles, garlic, remaining 3⁄4 teaspoon salt and pepper and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer crumbled cornbread to a large bowl with sausage mixture and butternut squash. Add the broth, milk, and eggs and stir to combine. Transfer stuffing into the greased 9-by-13 baking dish (you can use the same one you baked the cornbread in). Bake (with the oven still at 425 degrees) until browned and crisped on top and heated through, about 35 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve. Vegan Chestnut, Mushroom and Sourdough Stuffing Serves 6 to 8 Savory, earthy and a little tangy, this plant-based stuffing is sure to please the vegans and meat eaters alike at your Thanksgiving table. Chestnuts can be found in the shell in the produce section of many grocery stores. For a shortcut, look for roasted and peeled chestnuts in some gourmet stores or online. From Meredith Deeds. INGREDIENTS: 1 (14- to 16-oz.) sourdough loaf, torn into 1-in. pieces (about 9 c.) 1⁄2 c. vegan butter, plus 1⁄4 c. melted vegan butter 8 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cut into 1⁄4-in. slices 10 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh thyme 3⁄4 tsp. salt 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 c. dry white wine 5 oz. roasted, peeled chestnuts, roughly chopped 1⁄2 c. chopped toasted pecans 21⁄2 to 3 c. vegetable stock DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Set aside. Place bread pieces on a large, rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir and continue to bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the bread is crispy, but not browned. Remove from oven and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, melt 1⁄2 cup vegan butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over high heat. Add shiitake and cremini mushrooms and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for about 3 minutes or until softened. Add wine, thyme, sage, salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. In a large bowl, combine bread and 1⁄4 cup melted vegan butter and toss to coat. Add mushroom mixture, chestnuts and pecans to the bread. Drizzle 2 cups of vegetable broth over the top and gently toss to combine. Add a little more broth if the mixture is too dry. Transfer to prepared dish and bake until top is browned and crisp, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes and serve.None
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NoneThe was rated as a strong one last spring, a bunch of potential game-changers. And now that the fantasy football season is all but complete, we can emphatically give the final conclusion. The kids are alright. Rookies splashed all over TV screens in the fantasy football finals, intent on delivering championships to managers who believed in youth over experience. as the early Sunday window closed, with 12 games in the books. Malik Nabers (7-171-2 good for 32.6 fantasy points) ranked as the WR2 for the week, Ladd McConkey (9-84-2 for 25.4 points) the WR7. Jalen McMillan (5-51-2 for 20.5 points), Brian Thomas Jr. (7-91-1 for 20.4 points) and Xavier Worthy (8-79-1 for 18.9 points) were all in a row, holding down the 10-11-12 spots, respectively. Heck, even Marvin Harrison Jr. (6-96-0) had a solid game from Saturday, while Keon Coleman (3-27-1) . Thomas and Nabers were college teammates at LSU (along with another super rookie, QB Jayden Daniels), and the Thomas vs. Nabers fantasy draft debate should be a fun one next year. Thomas has been remarkably productive and consistent this year despite mediocre quarterback play from Trevor Lawrence and Mac Jones (to be fair, the touchdown Thomas caught on Sunday ). The New York quarterback situation has held Nabers down at times, although Drew Lock had his good stuff in Sunday's upset of Indianapolis. The Giants are sure to draft a signature quarterback next year. Nabers and Thomas could push into Round 1 of 2025 drafts Nabers, of course, went . But it was Thomas who was the . Given what Thomas overcame this year, I give him the slight edge over Nabers in 2025, but it's a tiny difference. They might go back-to-back in a lot of leagues. For now, I figure they'll land somewhere around the Pick 12-13 turn, but I wouldn't be shocked if they become even pricier than that. Forget landing them in Round 3, that's not going to happen. McConkey will be a fantasy building block in Year 2 McConkey's was doubly stinging for the Patriots, who traded the pick that became McConkey to the Chargers back in April, then shortly after selected one of the rookie flops of the year, WR Ja'Lynn Polk. McConkey's true upside was likely shielded at Georgia, where he and TE Brock Bowers didn't get to play in weekly shootouts. Does McConkey have potential Cooper Kupp upside down the road? It sure seems like the rookie is constantly open. He feels like a perfect Round 3 pick next year. Worthy's stock on the rise The flow of Worthy's rookie season was similar to how the Chiefs handled Rashee Rice last year — soft-pedal things early, then turn it on late. Of course, Worthy and Rice play much different roles, but the cadence of their seasons was similar. I suspect Worthy probably lands around Round 5 in 2025 drafts. Bucs' offseason decisions will impact McMillan McMillan was slow to earn fantasy trust from managers, as he finally climbed over the 50% rostered tag late this week. But with two touchdowns Sunday, that gives him six spikes in his last four games, part of the reliable Tampa Bay carnival. It will be interesting to see how Tampa Bay handles Chris Godwin, a pending free agent, after the season. If Godwin doesn't return, McMillan probably makes sense around Rounds 5-6. With Godwin back, it's a trickier call. The Buccaneers might also lose OC Liam Coen, who's been brilliant with the play sheet. Harrison, you ask? I suspect Harrison is a third-round pick next year — a bet on the talent, even if you don't trust the infrastructure. Kyler Murray and Harrison never completely worked out the kinks. Two other non-quarterback rookies deserve a Week 17 nod as we complete this look-ahead. Bucky Irving, star in the making Bucky Irving grabbed the RB3 slot in championship week on the strength of 190 total yards against the Carolina sieve. He basically threw Rachaad White out of the way in the Tampa backfield — Irving collected 20 carries and 24 touches compared to six and seven, respectively, for White. I don't think White is a bad player but Irving sure looks like a special one. Sounds like Irving might be a second-round pick next year, no later than Round 3. Brock Bowers is the new TE1 Bowers, of course, rewrote all those rookie tight end rules that Sam LaPorta worked on a year ago. Bowers came on late in Sunday's win over the Saints, securing all of his targets for a solid 7-77-0 line. His touchdown count of four is a little light, but consider the limited quarterbacks he's been playing with. And let's also acknowledge on the all-time rookie TE yardage chart, albeit Bowers had the benefit of a thicker schedule. Kyle Pitts once challenged that Ditka yardage record, falling just short. Pitts has been a maddening fantasy player since, but Bowers looks like something that will last. Maybe the Raiders upgrade at QB, maybe not, but I don't think it matters. Bowers should be the first tight end selected next year, figuring that will be Round 2-3 in pretty much every league.