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winner 777 casino (ASX: XJO) stock ( ) is slipping in early trade today. Shares in the $29 billion insurance company closed yesterday trading at $19.34. In morning trade on Wednesday, shares are changing hands for $19.24 apiece, down 0.4%. For some context, the ASX 200 is up 0.4% at this same time. However, this still sees QBE shares up a healthy 31% in 2024. The stock also trades on a partly franked 3.7% trailing yield. Today's dip comes on the heels of QBE's third quarter (Q3 2024) performance . Here's what we know. (Note: share price quotes above are in Aussie dollars. All figures below are in US dollars.) Investors are mixed on the QBE share price after the ASX 200 stock reported year-on-year gross written premium (GWP) growth of 2% for the nine months to 30 September. That was on both a reported and constant currency basis. Management attributed the continued growth to group-wide renewal premium rate increases of 5.9%. In the third quarter, however, renewal premium rate increases dipped to 4.9%. The ASX 200 stock also noted the sizeable impact that North American storms have had on catastrophe claims. According to the release: Following an active hurricane season and a number of notable secondary perils over recent months, 2024 industry insured losses are expected to be significant, and track well in excess of $100B. QBE expects a calmer second half for catastrophe experience, with its net cost of catastrophe claims in the four months to October coming in at around $425 million. The company's 2H 2024 catastrophe allowance is $671 million. As for North American Crop, the company expects an FY 2024 Crop combined operating ratio of approximately 94%. Management noted that, "Current indications suggest yields will not be as favourable as pre-harvest projections, but still strong enough to broadly offset the impact of lower commodity prices." On a positive note, the ASX 200 stock cited "excellent results in both fixed income and risk asset portfolios" for the investment performance achieved in the third quarter. Total investment (FUM) for 3Q 2024 was $33.4 billion, up from $30.5 billion at 1H 2024. Looking at what might impact the $29 billion ASX 200 stock in the months ahead, the insurer reiterated its full-year outlook. Management anticipates constant currency GWP growth of around 3%. This includes the $600 million hit from exited portfolios, which is about $50 million more than previously expected. QBE expects an FY 2024 combined operating ratio of around 93.5%. That figure assumes that catastrophe experience tracks in line with the company's 2H 2024 catastrophe allowance and that Crop is broadly in line with management's expectations.

1 2 Varanasi: Somak Bhattacharyya , a distinguished faculty member of the Electronics Department at IIT-BHU , has been awarded the ‘Outstanding Volunteer Award for 2024' by IEEE Microwave Theory and Technology Society (MTT-S) Region-10. The award, which recognizes exceptional contributions and dedication to advancing microwave theory and technology, was presented to Bhattacharyya on Dec 12 at Chapter Chairs meeting at the IEEE Microwaves, Antennas, and Propagation Conference held in Hyderabad. The award is a testament to Bhattacharyya's relentless commitment to fostering academic excellence, driving innovation, and nurturing collaboration within the microwave technology domain. Bhattacharyya said, "I am grateful to the IEEE MTT-S for recognizing my contributions and I look forward to continuing to serve the society and the microwave technology community." Bhattacharyya's achievement has brought pride to IIT (BHU) and has strengthened the region's position in the global microwave technology community. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss daily games like Crossword , Sudoku , and Mini Crossword .Plans Required to Cover Treatment for SOD1-ALS ARLINGTON, Va. , Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a first-of-its-kind directive requiring Medicare Advantage plans to approve coverage for Qalsody, a treatment for people living with genetic SOD1-ALS. This decision reflects the ALS Association's commitment to ensuring that people living with ALS have access to promising ALS treatments without delay. "This is a victory for the entire ALS community," said Calaneet Balas, president and CEO of the ALS Association. "It's critical that FDA-approved treatments are made accessible rather than being labeled as 'experimental.' We are grateful to everyone in our community who helped make this day happen." Balas added: "We hope this sends a message to the entire rare disease community and pharmaceutical industry that new treatments can be developed and made accessible to those who will benefit from them. We need to ensure more ALS treatments are developed and approved that will help everyone living with ALS." The ALS Association played a key role in the historic CMS directive by participating and advocating for the research, approval, and accessibility of Qalsody for people living with ALS. In 2004, the ALS Association was the first to fund research into ALS-specific antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) technology, investing over $1.3 million in groundbreaking studies that laid the foundation for the development of Qalsody. This early commitment supported preclinical studies, safety trials, and the first-in-human phase 1 trial, which established SOD1 as a viable therapeutic target. In 2023, Qalsody became the first gene-based therapy approved for ALS , thanks in part to the ALS Association's efforts, including a united push from the ALS community for FDA accelerated approval. This new CMS directive provides precedent for state regulators to issue similar actions for other private insurers. According to the Valor study published in 2022 , Qalsody, which was developed specifically to target the RNA produced by mutated SOD1 genes, has demonstrated significant promise in clinical trials and real-world studies. In the phase 3 VALOR trial, Qalsody reduced levels of mutated SOD1 proteins in cerebral spinal fluid by 35% within eight weeks and decreased bloodstream levels of neurofilament light chain (NfL)—a key biomarker of neurodegeneration—by 50% within 12-16 weeks. These biological changes translated into measurable clinical benefits, including slower disease progression, improved respiratory function, and enhanced quality of life after 52 weeks of treatment. 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Bulls On Tap Tasting Flight: Chicago Bulls News for Nov. 30, 2024By Phil Stewart, Kanishka Singh and Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A raft of drone sightings in New Jersey and other U.S. states has underscored gaps in U.S. airspace security that need to be closed, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said on Sunday. President Joe Biden's outgoing administration has played down concerns about a growing number of reported drone sightings, saying most of them involve manned aircraft and stressing that there is no evidence of any national security threat. But U.S. lawmakers, including some of Biden's fellow Democrats, have expressed frustration the government is not being more transparent and more aggressive in addressing public concerns. Waltz said Americans were growing frustrated with the failure of Biden's administration to clarify what information they have on the drone reports. "What the drone issue points out are kind of gaps in our agencies, gaps in our authorities between the Department of Homeland Security, local law enforcement, the Defense Department," Waltz told CBS News' Face the Nation. "President Trump has talked about an Iron Dome for America," Waltz said, referring to Israel's missile defense system. "That needs to include drones as well, not just adversarial actions like hypersonic missiles." Developed with U.S. backing, Israel's Iron Dome is a mobile air defense system designed to intercept short-range rockets and artillery shells that endanger populated areas. The spate of reported drone sightings began in New Jersey in mid-November but has spread in recent days to include Maryland, Massachusetts and other U.S. states. The sightings have garnered media attention and prompted creation of a Facebook page called "New Jersey Mystery Drones - let's solve it" with nearly 70,000 online members. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas defended the U.S. response, saying his agency had deployed personnel and technology. "If there is any reason for concern, if we identify any foreign involvement or criminal activity, we will communicate with the American public accordingly. Right now we are not aware of any," Mayorkas told ABC News. Jim Himes, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, played down concerns that America's enemies would send drones over U.S. cities when they can use satellites to safely and easily surveil the U.S. He said the Federal Aviation Administration, which regulates civilian airspace, should do more to allay public concerns. "When people are anxious, when they're nervous ...people will fill a vacuum with their fears and anxieties," Himes said. Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar urged the Biden administration to hold a briefing for senators to explain "what's going on here." "We need more transparency," Klobuchar said. She also called for a look at regulation. "Because this just can't be: 'No one knows why this huge drone is right over their house.'" (Reporting by Phil Stewart; Additional reporting by Sarah N. Lynch and Kanishka Singh; Editing by Ross Colvin and Bill Berkrot)

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‘Rules have to be same for all’: Lopetegui hits out at Arsenal’s set-piece strategyNoneJaishankar emphasised the need for a "foreign policy for Viksit Bharat," and highlighted the changes in global dynamics and India's ambitions. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said there must be "a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat" as he underlined that changes in foreign policy are needed amid a changing landscape. In his address at the launch of 'India's World' magazine here, he also said "when we speak about changing foreign policy, if there is talk of a post-Nehruvian construct, it should not be treated as a political attack". Foreign policy expert C Raja Mohan chairs the editorial board of the magazine. The external affairs minister said there are "four big factors" which should cause people in India to actually ask themselves as to "what are the changes which are necessary in a foreign policy". "One, and I happened, by coincidence, to speak about it yesterday, for many, many years, we had what someone else very pithily summed up as the 'Nehru development model'. That was book released yesterday by Dr Arvind Panagariya," he said. A 'Nehru development model', inevitably produced a 'Nehru foreign policy' and "we seek to correct that abroad", just as efforts being made to "reform" the consequences of the model at home, Jaishankar said on Saturday, in his virtual address at the launch of the book 'The Nehru Development Model'. In his address at the Sunday's event, he reiterated that a 'Nehru development model' produced a 'Nehru foreign policy'. "I mean, it was obvious. And, it wasn't just what was happening in our country, there was an international landscape in the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s and the 1970s which was bipolar. Then there was a unipolar landscape. And, both those landscapes have also changed," the EAM said. On top of it, in the last two decades or so, there has been a "very intense globalisation", a strong interdependence with countries. "In a way the relationship, the behaviour of states towards each other have changed," he said. Finally, if one looks at technology, technology on foreign policy, technology on state capability, "technology on our daily existence, that too has changed", he added. "So, if the domestic model has changed, if the landscape has changed, if the behavioural patterns of states have changed, and if the tools of foreign policies have changed, how can foreign policy remain the same," he argued. "So, my point to you today is when we speak about changing foreign policy, if there is talk of a post-Nehruvian construct, it should not be treated as a political attack. I mean, it didn't require Narendra Modi to do it, Narasimha Rao started it," Jaishankar said. "So, I think, we need to be grounded, we need to be realistic, we need to be practical in this country, and the foreign policy discourse within track 2, and between track 2 and track 1 will certainly improve, if we move in that direction," the EAM said. In his address, he also asserted that a vision for a developed India needs a foreign policy for 'Viksit Bharat'. "If today our aspiration at home is to become a Viksit Bharat, surely there must be a foreign policy for Viksit Bharat. And, that foreign policy in a way, I would say, we had about a decade ago suggested the need for India to start thinking about moving towards a leading power. How to be more ambitious, how to plan ahead," the EAM said. Now, some of it is also about positioning, a country will have in a sense, if it had the most friends, the least problems. The best relationships, the "minimal baggage", and in that positioning the concept of 'Vishwa Bandhu' came up, he added. The vision of 'Viksit Bharat' laid down by Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to build India as a developed nation by 2047 when it will complete 100 years as an independent nation. In his address, the external affairs minister also touched upon the aspects of various tracks of diplomacy and the importance of their inter-dynamics. "If we look back the last 25 years, and I grant you, I have a vested interest in that statement, but if you look back the last 25 years in this country, track 1 has been consistently ahead of track 2, when it comes to diplomacy, foreign policy and keeping up with the world," he said. "In fact, if you look at many of the big ideas, much of the advocacy of change, I would say, really it is interesting that track 1 has outpaced track 2. Because, I do think that this dynamic of track 1, track 2, government, think-tank, official, academic, need changes in our country," the EAM added. Track 1 diplomacy refers to official, government to government diplomacy while track 2 refers to unofficial contact and interaction in a diplomacy. Jaishankar said "our public space discourse should not be theological, it should not be polemical, it should not come as a defence of the past versus a compulsion to move beyond the past". "So, to me a platform that signifies realism, which is contemporary, ambitious, I think it makes such a platform relevant," he added. The EAM said if things are going to change then that begs a different question, "do we defend, manage, advance, or do we do all of the same". "How ambitious we should be, what is it that we are aiming for. And, what should be the timing for what we should do," he asked. And, if "we do raise our hedge to what degree and on what issues. I think that's also a very important concern," the minister added. "Just like the economic debates and the economic model of this country became more open, I think foreign policy, foreign policy thinking of this country has to keep pace with what is happening in this country, and needs to be more open. And, for that it's important to have an integrated outlook," the EAM asserted. Stay informed on all the latest news , real-time breaking news updates, and follow all the important headlines in india news and world News on Zee News.

Opinion: Significance of Putin’s visitAfter weeks of fear and bewilderment about the drones buzzing over parts of New York and New Jersey , U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer is urging the federal government to deploy better drone-tracking technology to identify and ultimately stop the airborne pests. The New York Democrat is calling on the Department of Homeland Security to immediately deploy special technology that identifies and tracks drones back to their landing spots, according to briefings from his office. Schumer’s calls come amid growing public concern that the federal government hasn’t offered clear explanations as to who is operating the drones, and has not stopped them. National security officials have said the drones don’t appear to be a sign of foreign interference. “There’s a lot of us who are pretty frustrated right now,” said Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, on Fox News Sunday. “The answer ‘We don’t know’ is not a good enough answer.” President-elect Donald Trump posted on social media last week: “Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge? I don’t think so. Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down.” Certain agencies within the Department of Homeland Security have the power to “incapacitate” drones, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on Sunday. “But we need those authorities expanded,” he said, without saying exactly how. The drones don’t appear to be linked to foreign governments, Mayorkas said. “We know of no foreign involvement with respect to the sightings in the Northeast. And we are vigilant in investigating this matter,” Mayorkas said. Last year, federal aviation rules began requiring certain drones to broadcast their identities. It’s not clear whether that information has been used to determine who is operating the drones swarming locations in New York and New Jersey. Mayorkas’ office didn’t immediately respond to questions about whether they’ve been able to identify drones using this capability. Schumer is calling for recently declassified radar technology to be used to help determine whether an object is a drone or a bird, identify its electronic registration, and follow it back to its landing place. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday said federal officials were sending a drone detection system to the state. “This system will support state and federal law enforcement in their investigations,” Hochul said in a statement. The governor did not immediately provide additional details including where they system will be deployed. Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights started last month over New Jersey, raising concerns among residents and officials. Part of the worry stems from the flying objects initially being spotted near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility and over Trump’s golf course in Bedminster. Drones are legal in New Jersey for recreational and commercial use, but they are subject to local and Federal Aviation Administration regulations and flight restrictions. Operators must be FAA certified. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. Get local news delivered to your inbox!Union announce offseason roster moves, part with Leon Flach

US Coast Guard VADM Peter Gautier named Meta-leader of the Year for work in response to Key Bridge collapse response.Will the Price of Gold Keep Hitting Record Highs?Colorado's 2-way star Travis Hunter eyes Big 12 title and more before 'for sure' entering NFL draftAlgert Global LLC cut its holdings in shares of International Seaways, Inc. ( NYSE:INSW – Free Report ) by 74.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 15,179 shares of the transportation company’s stock after selling 45,090 shares during the period. Algert Global LLC’s holdings in International Seaways were worth $783,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of INSW. EdgeRock Capital LLC bought a new stake in International Seaways during the 2nd quarter valued at $28,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of International Seaways during the 1st quarter worth $27,000. Blue Trust Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of International Seaways during the 3rd quarter worth $41,000. KBC Group NV boosted its position in International Seaways by 65.2% during the third quarter. KBC Group NV now owns 1,084 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $56,000 after purchasing an additional 428 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP grew its stake in International Seaways by 408.0% in the second quarter. Quarry LP now owns 1,453 shares of the transportation company’s stock valued at $86,000 after purchasing an additional 1,167 shares during the last quarter. 67.29% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Analysts Set New Price Targets A number of analysts have recently weighed in on INSW shares. StockNews.com cut shares of International Seaways from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, August 8th. Stifel Nicolaus downgraded shares of International Seaways from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and lowered their target price for the company from $69.00 to $56.00 in a research note on Wednesday, October 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their price target on International Seaways from $66.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Finally, Fearnley Fonds raised International Seaways to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, September 27th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, two have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, International Seaways currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $60.67. International Seaways Stock Performance Shares of International Seaways stock opened at $39.01 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 3.77 and a beta of -0.06. International Seaways, Inc. has a 52 week low of $38.67 and a 52 week high of $65.94. The company has a quick ratio of 3.60, a current ratio of 3.60 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.32. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $46.39 and a 200 day moving average price of $52.66. International Seaways ( NYSE:INSW – Get Free Report ) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 7th. The transportation company reported $1.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.42 by $0.15. International Seaways had a net margin of 50.91% and a return on equity of 24.65%. The business had revenue of $225.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $208.75 million. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.99 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was down 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts expect that International Seaways, Inc. will post 7.92 EPS for the current year. International Seaways Increases Dividend The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 13th will be paid a dividend of $1.32 per share. This represents a $5.28 annualized dividend and a yield of 13.53%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, December 13th. This is an increase from International Seaways’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.12. International Seaways’s payout ratio is presently 4.64%. Insider Activity In related news, CEO Lois K. Zabrocky sold 2,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, September 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.30, for a total value of $100,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 155,475 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,820,392.50. This represents a 1.27 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link . Also, Director Alexandra Kate Blankenship sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 12th. The stock was sold at an average price of $49.17, for a total transaction of $245,850.00. Following the transaction, the director now directly owns 16,109 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $792,079.53. This represents a 23.69 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale can be found here . Over the last three months, insiders have sold 15,200 shares of company stock valued at $719,282. Company insiders own 1.90% of the company’s stock. International Seaways Company Profile ( Free Report ) International Seaways, Inc owns and operates a fleet of oceangoing vessels for the transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international flag trade. It operates in two segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. As of December 31, 2023, the company owned a fleet of 73 vessels. It serves independent and state-owned oil companies, oil traders, refinery operators, and international government entities. Recommended Stories Receive News & Ratings for International Seaways Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for International Seaways and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .

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'No such thing as pressure': Savannah High's response to No. 1 preseason rankingBOSTON, 10 déc. 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duck Creek Technologies, fournisseur mondial de solutions intelligentes pour l’assurance IARD et générale, a intégré trois cadres expérimentés à son équipe de direction mondiale pour favoriser la croissance et accompagner la transformation de l’entreprise et de ses clients. Ces cadres incluent William Magowan, vice-président senior des ventes pour l’Amérique du Nord ; Elodie Hilderal, directrice générale pour l’EMEA ; et Christian Erickson, directeur général pour l’APAC. Ils collaboreront pour générer de nouvelles opportunités d’expansion et de croissance tout en offrant une expérience exceptionnelle aux clients et partenaires de Duck Creek à l’échelle mondiale. William, Elodie et Christian apportent une expertise solide dans les technologies de l’assurance, enrichie par leur expérience chez Duck Creek : William Magowan a réintégré Duck Creek en tant que vice-président senior des ventes pour l’Amérique du Nord , fort de 20 ans d’expérience en tant que leader commercial dans l’industrie technologique liée à l’assurance. Il a fait ses preuves en dirigeant des équipes commerciales performantes, en stimulant l’innovation et en apportant une valeur client mesurable. Elodie Hilderal a été promue directrice générale pour l’EMEA après un parcours remarquable en tant que vice-présidente des ventes chez Duck Creek. Elodie est une dirigeante accomplie avec une solide expérience dans le domaine des logiciels d’entreprise pour l’assurance et la réassurance, ayant occupé des postes de direction pendant 15 ans dans les ventes, les services professionnels et la réussite client. Christian Erickson apporte plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans les logiciels d’entreprise, le cloud, la cybersécurité et les services professionnels à son nouveau rôle de directeur général pour l’APAC . Avant de rejoindre Duck Creek, Christian a occupé le poste de directeur général des segments des services financiers et d’assurance dans plusieurs entreprises, notamment Cognizant et Accenture, où il était responsable de la croissance, de la réussite client et des services professionnels. « Les nominations de William, Elodie et Christian marquent un moment clé pour Duck Creek. Leurs compétences en leadership et leur expertise sectorielle nous positionnent pour atteindre une croissance sans précédent et étendre notre portée mondiale en 2025 », a déclaré Mike Jackowski, directeur général de Duck Creek Technologies. « En tant que pionnier des technologies d’assurance, Duck Creek est attendu par ses clients pour fixer une norme d’excellence, à travers ses solutions innovantes et ses expériences client. Les trois dirigeants possèdent l’expérience, les compétences et le succès avéré nécessaires pour garantir que Duck Creek continue de diriger notre secteur, au bénéfice durable des compagnies d’assurance et des titulaires de police. » À propos de Duck Creek Technologies Duck Creek Technologies est le fournisseur mondial de solutions intelligentes qui trace les futurs contours du secteur de l’assurance générale et IARD (incendies, accidents et risques divers). Les systèmes d’assurance modernes reposent sur nos solutions et exploitent le potentiel du cloud pour mener des opérations flexibles, intelligentes et évolutives. Authenticité, détermination et transparence, voilà les maîtres-mots de la philosophie de Duck Creek. Pour nous, l’assurance est au service des particuliers et des entreprises, au moment, à l’endroit et de la manière dont ils en ont le plus besoin. Nos solutions, leaders du marché, sont commercialisées à l’unité ou sous forme de suite packagée , et sont toutes disponibles sur la page : Duck Creek OnDemand . Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.duckcreek.com . Suivez-nous sur les réseaux pour consulter nos actualités : LinkedIn et X . Contact médias : Marianne Dempsey/Tara Stred duckcreek@threeringsinc.com

Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders took a bad hit to the knee during last Saturday’s matchup against the Kansas Jayhawks, and the play quickly became a hot topic on social media. Fans and analysts, including Joel Klatt , even called it a cheap shot. The hit happened late in the first half, with just three minutes to go. Sanders climbed the pocket and delivered a pass to wide receiver Will Sheppard. At the very moment the ball was released, Kansas defensive end Dean Miller came crashing into Sanders’ knees. The hit sent Sanders flipping through the air, landing awkwardly on his neck. There was no roughing-the-passer penalty, and thankfully for Sanders, he avoided a serious injury. The hit looked so bad that fans rushed to social media after the game to attack Miller . Kansas with a big hit on Shedeur Sanders 😬 pic.twitter.com/5jXVaGb1Rh On Tuesday, Sanders addressed the hit on his podcast, "2Legendary with Shedeur Sanders." He said his initial thoughts were whether he completed the pass or not. "Well, initially nothing. Honestly, it's just, did I complete the pass?" Sanders said . "That's honestly what it was. I didn't hear our crowd that was there cheer so I realized it was an incomplete pass. Then, after that, the lineman, everybody helped me off the ground and that's really it." The senior then gave some advice to young quarterbacks, emphasizing the importance of keeping their knees bent at all times to prevent serious injuries. He said that doing so helped him in this situation. "An important piece of quarterbacking is always keep your knees bent," Sanders added. "So that's the advice I always give to anybody playing a position... I never keep my legs locked out because that's when you have those knee injuries and all those types of stuff...I feel like that all helped me in that moment." © Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images The Buffs went on to lose to Kansas 37-21. The 6-foot-2, 215-pound signal-caller finished the game, completing 23-of-29 passes for 266 yards and three touchdowns. Colorado's final game of the season is on Friday against Oklahoma State. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET, and the Buffs will look to improve to 9-3 on the season. Related: Shedeur Sanders Predicted To Land In NFC After ‘All-In’ Draft Trade