ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit had a packed Saturday, starting his morning at Ohio State for "College GameDay" and finishing the night in Norman, calling the Alabama-Oklahoma game. Even with his busy schedule, Herbstreit found time to tune in to the Ole Miss-Florida matchup in Gainesville. For Ole Miss, the stakes couldn’t have been higher, needing a win to keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. On the other hand, Florida was looking to play spoiler after a Week 12 upset over LSU. The Gators did just that, pulling off another upset (24-17) to improve to 6-5 on the season after previously falling to 4-5. After the game, Herbstreit took to X to share a message, saying Florida head coach Billy Napier should win the Coach of the Year Award. "Can a guy with a team that will finish 7-5 win the coach of the year award?" Herbstreit said. "He should!! Billy Napier and @GatorsFB after being 4-5 and losing 2 straight, have beaten LSU and Ole Miss. So impressive to see this fight from the Gators and their fans after having a tough year. And, oh yeah, DJ Lagway is the REAL DEAL!" Can a guy with a team that will finish 7-5 win the coach of the year award? He should!! Billy Napier and @GatorsFB after being 4-5 and losing 2 straight, have beaten LSU and Ole Miss. So impressive to see this fight from the Gators and their fans after having a tough year. And,... Fans weren't pleased with Herbstreit suggesting Napier as Coach of the Year, especially with the Gators sitting at 6-5 and needing a win over Florida State just to finish 7-5. "Going a little overboard here Kirk," one fan said . "He shouldn’t win the award though, cmon," another wrote . "That record is outrageous." "Slow down there cupcake," added a fan . "No," added another . "Ridiculous." "really Kirk, Cignetti hands down," a fan said . "Hell nawl, he shouldn't," wrote another . © Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Gators opened the season with blowout losses to Miami and Texas A&M, leading to calls from Florida fans for Napier’s firing . But instead of losing the locker room, he kept his team together, going toe-to-toe against Tennessee and Georgia while pulling off major upsets over LSU and Ole Miss. There’s no denying the job Napier has done this season, navigating the nation’s second-toughest schedule . However, those on social media who are giving Herbstreit a hard time are simply arguing that five losses are not good enough to win the Coach of the Year honors. Related: Pat McAfee Puts $1 Million on the Line for Florida Head Coach on College GameDay
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TECHNOLOGY It's time for the holidays, which means robust family conversations and seemingly never-ending courses of food. But for the more tech-savvy among us, the journey home could also mean we'll be called on to provide a backlog of tech support to parents, grandparents and other family members. And with generative AI being used to supercharge some major cyber scams this year, it's also a good time to teach and not just fix. Here are some tips on how to manage your tech encounters this holiday season: Set devices up for automatic updates Whether it's Windows, macOS, iOS or Android, simply keeping your operating system and apps up-to-date will help protect your family's computers and devices against a surprising number of security threats, such as malware, viruses and exploits. Most operating systems, especially those for mobile devices and their app stores, typically have auto-updates turned on by default. Be sure to double-check the device to make sure it has enough storage space to carry out the update. Keeping apps updated may also reduce the number of "Why isn't this app working?" type of questions from your relatives. Freeing up storage space Chances are someone in your family is going to have a completely full mobile device. So full, in fact, that they can no longer update their phone or tablet without having to purge something first. There are many approaches to freeing up space. Here are a few you can easily take without having to triage data or apps. ■ Use the cloud to back up media: iPhone users can free up space occupied by songs and pictures by storing them on iCloud. Android users can use the Google Photos app to back up and store their photos on their user space. ■ Clear browsing data: Each major browser has an option to clear its data cache — cookies, search and download histories, autofill forms, site settings, sign-in data and so on. Over time, these bits take up a significant amount of storage space on mobile devices and home computers. So cleaning caches out periodically helps free up space and, in some cases, improves system performance. What's my password? According to some admittedly unscientific studies, the average person has hundreds of passwords. That's a lot to remember. So as you help your relatives reset some of theirs, you may be tempted to recycle some to keep things simple for them. But that's one of the bad password habits that cybersecurity experts warn against. Instead, try introducing your forgetful family member to a password manager. They're useful tools for simplifying and keeping track of logins. And if you want to impress a more tech-savvy cousin or auntie, you could suggest switching to a more secure digital authentication method: passkeys. Educate your loved ones about the latest scams As scammers find new ways to steal money and personal information, you and your family should be more vigilant about who to trust. Artificial intelligence and other technologies are giving bad actors craftier tools to work with online. A quick way to remember what to do when you think you're getting scammed is to think about the three S's, said Alissa Abdullah, also known as Dr. Jay, Mastercard's deputy chief security officer "Stay suspicious, stop for a second (and think about it) and stay protected," she said. Simply being aware of typical scams can help, experts say. Robocalls frequently target vulnerable individuals like seniors, people with disabilities and people with debt. So-called romance scams target lonely and isolated individuals. Quiz scams target those who spend a lot of time on social media. How fast is their WiFi? Home internet speeds are getting faster, so you want to make sure your family members are getting a highspeed connection if they've paid for one. Run a broadband speed test on your home network if they're still rocking an aging modem and router. Get local news delivered to your inbox!
With 2024 winding down, the time to troll in the regular season is running out. But at least one team made sure to make the most of its opportunity. Editor's Picks Browns safety Delpit's multicolored fur hat leads Week 17's arrivals 5h ESPN staff Live tracking the NFL playoff picture: Updates for chances to clinch open spots, division titles 4m What to know off every NFL Week 17 game: Barkley etches name into history, Giants eliminate Colts 36m NFL Nation The Buffalo Bills handled the New York Jets 40-14 to sweep the season series. Buffalo forced three turnovers as New York committed a whopping 16 penalties for 120 yards. Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for 182 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for a score. The Jets were down 40-0 before quarterback Tyrod Taylor , who replaced Aaron Rodgers , threw two late touchdowns. In the midst of the college football bowl season, Buffalo opted to edit a viral video from the Pop-Tarts Bowl . Bills Win. 😏 #NYJvsBUF | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/zXGaUHRCub Here are the top trolls from Week 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 20, Tennessee Titans 13 It has been an underwhelming season for the Jacksonville Jaguars , but half of their four wins have come against the same opponent -- the Tennessee Titans . Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones threw for 174 yards and two touchdowns, completing a season sweep. It's just the fourth time Jacksonville has swept Tennessee, per ESPN Research. That marked prompted two posts from the Jaguars, one of which highlighted rookie wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr . -- who had a touchdown reception -- executing the "too small" celebration. Clean sweep. #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/vqSzBmM2Et Don't stand too close. #TENvsJAX pic.twitter.com/d4DvHWE7FS Las Vegas Raiders 25, New Orleans Saints 10 It's never too late to find winning ways in the season, and the Las Vegas Raiders are doing exactly that. They've won two consecutive games for the first time this year after defeating the New Orleans Saints . Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell threw for 242 yards and two touchdowns, while the defense picked off Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler twice. Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers had seven receptions for 77 yards, setting the NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie tight end in a season. The Raiders had a jazz-themed troll after the win. Let the good times roll. #LVvsNO | #RaiderNation pic.twitter.com/IwG4JRTtVf Los Angeles Rams 13, Arizona Cardinals 9 The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday for their fifth straight win. Facing a four-point deficit, Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw a costly interception on the goal line, clinching the Rams' victory. Los Angeles running back Kyren Williams scored the lone touchdown of the game -- a 1-yard rush in the first quarter. The Rams had a neat graphic of quarterback Matthew Stafford looking away with a cardinal locked in a cage. Psst... pic.twitter.com/iyFXcyjw4d Cincinnati Bengals 30, Denver Broncos 24 In the midst of a playoff push, the Cincinnati Bengals earned a much-needed win over the Denver Broncos in a wild game. Cincinnati clinched the victory after quarterback Joe Burrow connected with Tee Higgins for a touchdown late in overtime. Burrow threw for 412 yards and three touchdowns. Broncos signal-caller Bo Nix had 219 passing yards and three touchdowns plus an interception. The Bengals poked fun at the Broncos' namesake with a wooden figurine broken by a Bengal tiger. Horse around and find out. #RuleTheJungle x #DENvsCIN pic.twitter.com/PiNyL6IvEo Seattle Seahawks 6, Chicago Bears 3 In the final "Thursday Night Football" game of the season, the Seattle Seahawks came out victorious against the Chicago Bears . The nine combined points were the fewest in any game this season and marked the first game in 2024 without a point in the second half. Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith threw for 160 yards, while Bears quarterback Caleb Williams had 122 passing yards and an interception. Seattle made notice of that victory-clinching turnover in its postgame troll, placing cornerback Coby Bryant -- who made the play -- on the city's cloud gate sculpture. They made a reference to the sculpture's "Bean" nickname and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant's middle name. The Seahawks also posted a holiday-themed graphic. A post shared by Seattle Seahawks (@seahawks) A post shared by Seattle Seahawks (@seahawks)
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PAYROLL services at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury have received an efficiency upgrade following the handover of nine new computer monitors from Australia. The Solomon Islands Government (SIG) is one of the largest employers in Solomon Islands and the Payroll Division has the important responsibility of managing payroll for the whole of government. The screens will help staff efficiently and reliably deliver essential payroll services. Australia’s High Commissioner Rod Hilton said across the country many people dedicate their lives to the Solomon Islands public service, including teachers, police officers and ministry officials. “This handover of equipment is more than just a technology upgrade, it will help ensure public servants receive their pay on time so they can continue to support the nation’s development and administration,” he said. The handover of IT equipment is part of a broader package of support Australia is providing to enhance financial management and compliance at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury, including financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, debt management and professional development. Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan economic partner and is proud to support this initiative. Photo caption:Joe Biden & Donald Trump lead tributes to ‘extraordinary leader and humanitarian’ Jimmy Carter after his death aged 100
CARBONDALE, Ill. (AP) — Southern Illinois quarterback Michael Lindauer's coming-out party also was a dazzling farewell. The senior graduate assistant, pressed into duty as a player again when injuries left the Salukis in need of a quarterback, made his first career start — on Senior Day, no less — and threw for a school-record seven touchdowns in a 62-0 victory over Murray State on Saturday. “This was incredible,” Lindauer said. “The guys around me — thank the guys. The receivers were making plays, the O-line's blocking. When you get on a roll like that, stuff just starts happening.” The fifth-year senior, a transfer from Cincinnati, completed 20 of 33 passes for 283 yards. Keontez Lewis caught scoring passes of 4 and 64 yards. Bradley Clark had TDs of 35 and 23 yards. Nah’shawn Hezekiah had touchdowns of 19 and 35 yards on his two catches. And Jay Jones caught one pass for 1 yard — also a touchdown. Before the game, Lindauer had attempted 27 career passes. “Now, he's in the record book,” Salukis coach Nick Hill said. “It will be a hard record to beat, seven TDs in one game. ... What he's done ... just being so selfless and coming back and being a player. The team needed it. ... It’s a testament that if you stay committed, do the right things, have a great attitude, you’re going to get rewarded at some point, and he was rewarded in a big way today.” Southern Illinois finished the season 4-8 overall and 2-5 in the Missouri Valley Conference, but “to go out like that, that's a good way to go out,” Hill said. Lindauer was named the MVC offensive player of the week for his performance in his first and last career start. He plans to return in the spring, again as a graduate assistant coach, but this time with a resume to lean on. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football
To most, it's the most wonderful time of the year. Families are planning feasts for Thanksgiving and family time as they celebrate Christmas. Children gathered around the Christmas tree and lights twinkling as Mom sips cocoa and enjoys the sights of Christmas. Joy Behar, on the the other hand, says she is miserable and she has one person to blame. You'll never guess! Joy Behar: “We lost the election. We’re miserable. Half of this country is miserable. And let’s just tell the truth: We hate that he won. We hate it.” pic.twitter.com/6LnGVlCL7k Yes, Trumpism is making her miserable. His win is just more than Joy can take. 🎶 it’s the most wonderful time of the year 🎶 https://t.co/nQr9HfhsiN If Joy is upset, it's probably good for the rest of us. They helped Trump win. https://t.co/M8yZ9KEsYq They currently are helping the next Republican win with their attitudes. https://t.co/PsezZF3Ev9 pic.twitter.com/rLfgmz3M5k "We hate it." Really, Joy? It doesn't show! 🤣🤣 https://t.co/SpaGSGIoTL It shows all over her face. Let's just tell the truth. You were miserable before the election, you will be miserable for the rest of your life...why...cause you are a miserable person. All of you on @TheView are. Seek mental health treatment. https://t.co/abRMlZ3tww Behar has been on that show for decades. She isn't even happy when a Democrat is in charge, either. Must be hard to hate so much...I'd say that takes way too much energy🤷♀️ SPOILER ALERT: You were miserable BEFORE the election, too. Not one thing has changed. The problem is thus- they are always miserable. There is ALWAYS something that they are miserable about. They live in perpetual anger. Get over it. We were mad after losing because of election fraud. After being banned from social media for retweeting a true story & not being able to discuss the election fraud, the January 6th set up, or an experimental vaccine. Be mad at your own party for not having better... This is on the Democrats for not caring about what matters to regular people. The hags around that table seem pretty miserable, at least. That's because they are. ah, Joy, the main fact remains: He did win. And bigly. cope and seethe as pleasures you, honey. To be fair, she is bringing Republicans all kinds of joy. These freaks just can NOT grasp the fact that they are completely outta touch with normal citizens her bubble is upset half the nation is not. They should leave the bubble and talk to people who aren't millionaire TV hosts. It might help them understand.