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The best news for fans of North Carolina football is that Tom Brady soon will be announced as the Tar Heels new starting quarterback for the 2025 season. OK, I apologize for that. He will not. Even with the expanded boundaries of the NCAA rulebook, Brady long ago expended all his collegiate eligibility and, hard as it may be to believe, has a job that pays him more than the NIL money and revenue sharing payments available to a Division I QB. Introducing Brady at quarterback, though, would be the only way it would make any sense for Carolina to be hiring Bill Belichick as their next coach. He will be 73 years old before the Heels play their next game. He has not spent a day working in college football. He did not play the sport at the FBS level. One assumes he probably has seen a Division I game in person at some point, but can we be certain of that? MORE BILL BELICHICK NEWS: What we know about Bill Belichick's UNC contract Revisiting Bill Belichick's college playing career Explaining old photo of Bill Belichick at UNC's Kenan Stadium Bill Walsh's Stanford swan song could offer Belichick-UNC hints It would be difficult to find a precedent for hiring a coach so deep into his career, shall we say, but there can’t have been anyone in a sport this high-profile who’s taken on an entirely different role with so little experience with the competition. Whe he took over Indiana men’s basketball, coach Mike Woodson was a decade younger and, like Belichick, had been disconnected from the college level for the entirety of his coaching career. In his case, 41 years, or eight fewer years than Belichick has been active. Woodson at least played at the high-major level and was involved in two NCAA Sweet 16s. As coach, he has made two NCAA Tournaments in three seasons at Indiana but not won more than a game in either. Belichick went directly from playing at Wesleyan, which competes at the Division III level, to working as a special assistant with the Baltimore Colts in 1975. His entire career from that point, save for the 2024 season, has been working with pro football teams. A coach does not win six Super Bowls without being extraordinary, but that makes one extraordinary at NFL football, and the brand played at the college level is not the same. The sport is different, as is the entire operation around it. Scouting, recruiting, roster management and player management are all distinctly different. And whatever Belichick might request (or demand) in terms of building a pro-style front office at the college level, no one’s ever created one of those, so no one knows what a functional one looks like. In addition, he has tended to be rather ordinary without Brady at QB. It is hard to look beyond his 73-81 record in games Brady did not start, or his seven losing records in nine seasons without Brady as a member of his team. MORE: Why did Bill Belichick become North Carolina's head coach? This maneuver has the feel of the Mike Tyson stepping into the ring for another grab at the spotlight and more than a few million dollars. Except all the suits involved in that travesty made big money. The track record of coaches at Belichick’s age is limited, and not exceptional. Joe Paterno had one losing season in the 33 he coached at Penn State before his 73 rd birthday, then recorded four in the 12 seasons he coached afterward. He recorded 39 percent of his losses in those seasons, even though they represented only 26 percent of his career. In the final six seasons Jim Boeheim coached basketball at Syracuse, all after he turned 73, his teams went 112-84, a .571 winning percentage. That’s compared to 903-357 before, a .716 success rate. Boeheim knew how to win at the Division I level, well enough to reach five Final Fours and claim the 2003 NCAA Championship, and that’s still where he wound up. MORE: Revisiting Bill Belichick's trade from the Jets to the Patriots In publicly campaigning for the job, Belichick has sold the vision that he can show college football players interested in an NFL career – which is doggone close to all of them – the best possible path to the league. He can sell that to recruits and parents, but there remains a clear difference between building winning teams at the professional level and building young men in their late teens and early 20s into legitimate pro prospects. Mack Brown, the coach the Tar Heels couldn’t wait to shove toward retirement went 6-6 at age 73, after a combined 17-10 the two prior years. The coach they couldn’t wait to pull out of an imposed retirement was not easy to land. Even though he clearly wanted the job, the negotiating process between Carolina and their chosen coach was not as easy as a Michael Jordan slam dunk. Bill Belichick apparently asked for a lot, though it’s not certain he has a lot to offer at this level.

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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands (AP) — Kimani Hamilton led High Point with 18 points and Bobby Pettiford made a contested shot in the lane with 10.9 seconds remaining as the Panthers knocked off Hampton 76-73 on Tuesday. Hamilton also added eight rebounds for the Panthers (7-1). Trae Benham scored 17 points while shooting 4 for 5 (4 for 4 from 3-point range) and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. Kezza Giffa shot 4 of 10 from the field and 2 of 3 from the free-throw line to finish with 11 points. George Beale led the way for the Pirates (3-5) with 17 points. Noah Farrakhan added 16 points for Hampton. High Point went into halftime ahead of Hampton 38-33. Giffa scored 11 points in the half. Hamilton scored a team-high 13 points in the second half. The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar .

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Black Friday is upon us—it's basically a whole season now, not just a day—and the deals are rolling in. I'll keep updating this post with the best bargains on fitness equipment, but I've already found a ton of deep discounts on spin bikes, adjustable dumbbells, and more. (It's also worth checking out the deals on Garmin watches if you're looking for something to track your workouts.) Deals on Powerblock and Bowflex adjustable dumbbells Several of my picks for the best adjustable dumbbells are on sale today. The Powerblock Elite EXP Stage 1 , which goes from 5 to 50 pounds, is on sale for $299/pair at Amazon, normally $449—or $199 for a single, at Walmart. Its Stage 2 and Stage 3 expansion kits are also on sale, both $142.90, down from $169. Each kit adds 20 pounds, so with both you can have a pair of 90 pound dumbbells. The Bowflex SelectTech 552 are on sale for $379/pair, from a list price of $549. They sometimes go for a bit less than list price, but the sale price here is lower than I've seen it all year. Deals on Peloton and NordicTrack spin bikes Peloton has gotten into the habit of offering sweet deals on its bikes on all the major shopping holidays, so of course there's a nice Black Friday sale going. The basic model Bike is $1,295 (down from $1,445) and the fancier Bike+ is $1,995 (normally $2,495). Of the two, the Bike+ is the better sale compared to historical price data, but ultimately you should choose based on which fits your needs better. I have a guide here to help you decide between the Bike and the Bike+ . Peloton isn't the only game in town when it comes to higher-end spin bikes, though. NordicTrack's Commercial Studio Cycle is $1,274.98 (down from $1,499.99) for the S22i model. It has the same size screen as the Peloton Bike, a swiveling mount for the screen like the Bike+, and automatic resistance like the Bike+. (Like Peloton's offerings, it also requires a monthly subscription to access its digital features—but in this case, you'll pay $39/month rather than $44.) Deals on Theragun and Hyperice massage guns A massage gun is a great tool for whenever you feel like you'd enjoy being punched repeatedly, but therapeutically. (As I discovered when I tried one out, I do not enjoy this —but many people do.) Some of the big brands have models on sale right now. The Hypervolt Go is $99 right now (normally $129) and it's available in both white and black. And the triangular Theragun Mini , normally $199, is now $149 or $159 depending on your color preference. Desert rose and black are the more inexpensive ones at the moment. Deals on barbells, dumbbells, and other useful heavy things Rogue Fitness is running a "Matte Black November" sale with discounts on a variety of items, some for limited times or with limited stock. One great deal that caught my eye (and which should be available through Cyber Monday) is the 15 kg Bella bar for $205 (normally $235). This is a 15 kilogram Olympic barbell, great for anyone who does Crossfit or olympic weightlifting, especially if you compete in the women's or youth divisions. (And if you're not clear on why there's a separate bar for women in these sports, I have a whole explainer here .) There are also bumper plates on sale from various retailers, and I'd like to highlight these basic 45-pound bumpers from GIKPAL. Bumpers are great for Olympic lifts, but also for deadlifts or anything else where you'd like to protect your floor and your ears a bit. These are now $116 for a pair , normally $179.In a significant move that may reshape international commerce, President-elect Donald Trump appointed trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as U.S. trade representative. This decision elevates a veteran of Trump's first-term trade battles, particularly against China, to spearhead a bold tariff agenda aimed at restructuring global trade dynamics. With an extensive background as chief of staff to former trade representative Robert Lighthizer, Greer played a pivotal role in formulating tariffs on $370 billion worth of Chinese goods and renegotiating the North American free trade deal. His seasoned involvement in these strategic negotiations underscores his alignment with Trump's aggressive trade policies. Greer's strong stance on China, shared with his predecessor, suggests more stringent trade measures are forthcoming. His advocacy for increased tariffs and export controls signifies a continued focus on protecting U.S. industries and countering China's expansive economic ambitions, particularly in technology and manufacturing sectors. (With inputs from agencies.)

AMHERST – The UMass men’s soccer team took care of business during its NCAA tournament first-round game against Evansville on Thursday. The Minutemen notched a 2-1 victory on a rain-soaked Rudd Field. Alec Hughes and Andrew Ortiz netted goals for UMass (11-3-5) while goalkeeper Alex Geczy turned aside two of the Aces’ three shots on goal. The Minutemen led 2-0 with about 30 minutes left to play, but Evansville cut their lead in half with a strike at 70:52. UMass fought off the Aces’ late attack, which included a corner-kick with a minute to go, to advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament. The club will travel to play at No. 6 Penn on Sunday at 5 p.m. for a spot in the Sweet 16. “I'm happy and relieved,” Minutemen head coach Fran O’Leary said. “We played a very good team, a really well-coached team. All credit to Evansville. We followed them, they came back against really good teams and we talked about it at halftime that they're a resilient, well-coached group and they were going to come back at us.” Evansville won the Missouri Valley Conference title to reach the NCAA Tournament. The Aces beat Bowling Green, 3-2 in overtime in the MVC championship. The Minutemen scored first in Thursday’s game on a perfectly-placed shot from Hughes on a free kick at 20:17. Oliver Akintade drew the chance on an aggressive rush to the Evansville net, but was taken down just outside the box on the left side, about 10 yards from the end line. Article continues after... Cross|Word Flipart Typeshift SpellTower Really Bad Chess Hughes proceeded to bend the ball into the top right corner on a rocket shot Aces goalie Michal Mroz had no chance on. Hughes’ tally counted as the graduate student’s 15th of the season. “Alec will always score goals, but what impressed me today was his attitude from the beginning,” O’Leary said. “His work ethic, his mentality was superb. You could see he wanted to carry the team today and that's an attitude we'll need to take into the next game. Alec will always score goals, but today the level of physicality and commitment he played with was second to none.” The Minutemen poured the pressure on the rest of the half and could have added a couple more goals if not for Mroz’s stellar play (nine total saves) in the Aces net. The hosts finished the 45-minute frame with a 11-3 edge in shots. Evansville came out desperate in the second half, yet it was UMass that scored the eventual game-winner on Ortiz’s fifth tally of the season at 59:19. Akintade was involved once again, this time setting up Ortiz with a cross pass after maneuvering around a handful of Aces defenders. "He's a very good player. He's a very, very good player,” O’Leary said of Akintade. “We were fortunate to get him from a Division 3 program, there's a lot of very good players playing Division 3 college soccer. He was superb today. He won the free-kick for the first goal and then he obviously got an assist on the second so big contributions from him today.” Akintade starred for Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Mich. for four years before transferring to UMass this fall. With time ticking away in their season, the Aces controlled the play the remainder of the game, which translated into Samuel Awusu’s goal to make it 2-1. Awusu’s shot changed direction off a Minuteman defender and spun sideways off the far-post and into the net. Evansville followed with five of the contest’s final eight shots, but couldn’t convert as UMass picked up its first win in the NCAA tournament since 2007. “[Hughes’] goal was a terrific individual effort and [Akintade] carved through them and Ortiz made a late run for a cutback and two terrific goals,” O’Leary said. “We held on at the end and credit to them, they kept coming at us. The teams in the NCAA [tourney] are good teams and they proved it today, but I'd like to think that we proved we're a good team too."None

No. 24 UCLA, Arizona have first reunion since Pac-12 daysArsenal fans think they've worked out why defender Gabriel seemed to mock Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres after he scored against the Portuguese club. The two sides met in the Champions League on Tuesday night at the Estadio Jose Alvalade. It was the home side's first match without their former manager Ruben Amorim who departed for Manchester United earlier this month and it was as worse a start to life without him as possible. The Gunners ran riot over their opponents and Mikel Arteta's men won 5-1 on the night. A couple of early goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz got the ball rolling, before Gabriel added a third shortly before half time. Goncalo Inacio offered his side a lifeline almost immediately after the second half got underway, but further efforts from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard sealed the deal for the Gunners. It was Arsenal's third goal, though, that has fans talking. After hitting the back of the net, Gabriel, who's statistically been one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League this season, was spotted imitiating Gyokeres' iconic celebration. It was initially unclear as to why he chose to do so, but fans now think they've figured out an explanation. Arsenal are contemplating whether to allow Salah-Eddine Oulad M'Hand to depart during the winter transfer window It Was Revenge For a Similar Incident In a Previous Meeting In 2023, Arsenal and Sporting met in a Europa League match. The two actually faced off across two legs in the competition's round of 16. After drawing the first game 2-2, Granit Xhaka gave the Gunners the lead in the second fixture and pulled out his own iconic celebration. In the second half, Pedro Goncalves equalised for Sporting and decided to imitate the Swiss midfielder and use his own celebration against him. The Portuguese side went on to win the contest via a penalty shootout to send Arsenal crashing out of the Europa League. With the 5-1 victory and Gabriel's own imitation of Gyokeres, it's safe to say that Arteta's men have certainly got their revenge and the fans were loving it on social media.

Key Market Driver in Music Tourism Industry 2024: Rise Of National And International Music EventsBeeVitamin Launches its 100% Raw Untouched and Delicious Greek Bee Pollen, a Natural Powerhouse for Organic Health, Wellness, and VitalityRIYADH: Ahead of the International Conference on Conjoined Twins held in Riyadh, Saudi aid agency KSrelief Supervisor-General Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah hosted a media roundtable on Saturday to discuss the goals and expectations of the two-day conference that concludes on Nov. 25. Recalling the inspiration behind the Saudi Conjoined Twins Program, Al-Rabeeah explained that in 1990, amid the Second Gulf War, a set of Sudanese conjoined twins, Samah and Heba, were seeking financial support from King Fahd to get treatment abroad. King Fahd brought the issue to Al-Rabeeah’s team at the time at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, and after months of tests and deliberations, they completed the first successful conjoined twins separation surgery in the Kingdom. The operation took 18 and a half hours. “We started to invest in the nationalization of the medical team until ... all specialties were from Saudi Arabia,” Al-Rabeeah said. “Today we have seen 143 sets over 34 years. We have separated 61 sets with 100 percent success ... and we have 7 sets waiting to be separated.” King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital now has the only known conjoined twins operating room. King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman moved this program under KSrelief to support low-income families and families from conflict zones. “Humanity has no politics, no boundaries, no religion, and no color,” said Al-Rabeeah. The conference will cover a range of topics, including the candidacy process, antenatal and post-natal care, cardiac conditions, ethical considerations, reconstruction, and 3D imaging. Al-Rabeeah also said the conference is set to discuss and sign several UN agreements related to children, including on conjoined twins, polio vaccination in Afghanistan, artificial limbs, infectious diseases in children, and the children of Gaza. He also spoke about the importance of combining medical knowledge in the Gulf and working together to create specialized centers across the region for different matters, to make operations more cost-effective and advanced. “Science is not owned, it is for everybody,” the Saudi aid agency chief said. On the technological developments that are optimizing this procedure, Al-Rabeeah mentioned the use of argon lasers, ultrasonic knives, new electric coatings to avoid bleeding, less sensitive prosthetics, and, most importantly, early diagnosis. Al-Rabeeah said that the greatest research in this program has been done on early detection of conjoined twins in the womb. They are now capable of detecting conjoined twins sometimes at just eight to 10 weeks. Al-Rabeeah’s most crucial piece of advice is urging women to start prenatal care early. The importance of psychological care for both the patients and the families was also discussed. Al-Rabeeah pointed out what is referred to as “separation trauma” that twins endure when learning how to adjust to their bodies after having been connected all their lives. “The twins, they have pain, they have suffered. I have seen two kinds of tears in my life. We all know about the tears of despair, the tears of pain. But with conjoined twins, I have seen clearly the tears of happiness and joy. “When I come out of the operating room, going in with one bed, and coming out with two beds ... this is the best moment in my life.”

In northern Gaza, families are still fleeing what is left of their homes. “They told us to leave immediately,” said one woman, who stopped briefly to tell a VOA cameraman what is going on. Families behind her streamed down the bombed-out street, carrying belongings in backpacks and plastic sacks, and other items, such as pans and buckets, in their hands. “We have nothing else to lose. We lost our children. We lost everything,” she said, as a male family member urged her to keep moving. The United Nations said the Israeli military is “subjecting an entire population to bombing, siege and risk of starvation.” And in the next two months, the situation could get immeasurably worse, added Roger Hearn, director of relief and social services for UNRWA, the U.N.’s agency for Palestinian refugees. Over the objections of much of the international community, Israeli laws that would essentially halt UNRWA operations in the Gaza Strip are expected to take effect in late January. “People are facing catastrophic hunger in Gaza,” said Hearn in a phone interview from an airport on his way home from Gaza. “People are struggling to get the basics, such as water. Most people in Gaza are displaced. ... So, to actually take that one step further and say, ‘OK, UNRWA is forbidden from working in Gaza,’ would be a very cruel addition to a situation where people are already in dire need.” Israel accuses UNRWA of having Hamas members among its staff in Gaza, including participants of the October 7, 2023, terror attack that sparked the war when Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped more than 250 others. The United States, Britain and other Western countries designate Hamas as a terror group. In a letter to the U.N. early this month, Israel withdrew from the 1967 agreement recognizing UNRWA, according to The Times of Israel . “UNRWA — the organization whose employees participated in the October 7th massacre and many of whose employees are Hamas operatives — is part of the problem in the Gaza Strip and not part of the solution,” said Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, according to the news site. And while UNRWA disputes these allegations, Hearn said the most urgent issue on their agenda is trying to convince Israel not to implement the new laws. People in Gaza are now starving, even as trucks containing enough food to feed the Strip for months languish across the border in Egypt. Aid that gets in is hard to distribute amid ongoing battles, bombings and looting. Aid workers in Gaza say they still have hope that the laws will not go into force. “We hope that the active parties in the international community will intervene and prevent this disaster,” said Abu Sharaf Jadallah, a local leader and relief worker who helps distribute UNRWA aid in Gaza. “It is the only party now that is providing aid to all Palestinians, to 2 million displaced people.” Long-term losses Further south, in Khan Younis and Deir Albalah, Gaza, where conditions for displaced families are marginally better than in the north, humanitarian aid is not nearly enough to feed the people. They are malnourished and increasingly sick. Soon, many also may face starvation. Families here say they fear that if UNRWA stops working in Gaza, they will have even less access to food and clean water. However, the long-term consequences of an UNRWA ban could be even more devastating, they say. Before the current war, UNRWA was providing education for 350,000 children in Gaza. Palestinians in general, and Gaza specifically, have one of the world’s highest literacy rates. But that status is already in jeopardy as children here face a second year without classes. UNRWA schools now mostly serve as crowded and undersupplied emergency shelters. But locals say that to cripple the future education system at this time would be a massive blow. “It will be a terrible thing,” said Rasheed Abu Eida, a 50-year-old father of six. “A country deprived of education.” Now, his children are just trying to survive, he said. Besides trauma from constant bombings, they have suffered from severe weight loss and other illnesses. “My children are destroyed,” Eida said. New law controversy The international community has widely objected to the laws, with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres saying, “It would be a catastrophe in what is already an unmitigated disaster.” The laws were approved by Israel’s parliament in late October and would bar UNRWA from operating in Israel, which controls all access to Gaza, and curtail the agency’s activities inside the Strip. Israel has said that more than 10% of the UNRWA staff of about 13,000 people in Gaza has ties to Hamas, and that 12 employees participated in the October 7 attack. UNRWA has fired nine employees in response to these allegations and says it has seen no evidence to support the claim that more than 1,400 other staff members have ties to Hamas. Israel says other organizations and U.N. agencies can take up the work of UNRWA, but the U.N. says it would be virtually impossible to replace UNRWA’s complex systems on the ground during war time. Locals say the potential loss of the organization, which has been helping Palestinians since 1950, is unthinkable. The organization serves Palestinian communities in Gaza, the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan. “A ban on UNRWA would mean no care for refugees,” said Fatma Alzahraa Sharqawy, a displaced mother of four. “And not only the refugees who left their villages and cities in the past, but all of Palestine. So, if the United Nations and UNRWA is banned, it means the international community has abandoned the Palestinian cause.” Said Kilany contributed to this report.How Trump's years of feuding with FBI Director Christopher Wray led to Wray's resignationGabriel mimics Gyokeres in cheeky goal celebration in Arsenal win over Sporting in Champions League

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When the Aggies take the court at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum Saturday afternoon, the goal will be the same as it has been in the previous nine games to start the 2024-25 season — win. However, should Utah State prevail this time out, it will make program history. Never before has USU begun a season with 10 straight victories. Focusing on a record is not what the Aggies plan to do. They want to approach this contest the same they have the previous nine. “I have been part of a couple of 30-win teams, and it’s something that you certainly don’t want to take for granted,” USU head coach Jerrod Calhoun said Friday before a practice began. “I told the guys we don’t take winning for granted. If we sit around and just thing about that (being unbeaten), we are not going to have good future success. We worry about the process around here. I haven’t heard one guy talk about it (being unbeaten). We’ve been locked in on the Bulls. ... Certainly for our fans, for recruiting, four our conference, for our university, it’s a really big deal. It’s hard to do. We need to continue to try and play really good basketball.” The Aggies (9-0) welcome South Florida (5-4) to Stew Morrill Court Saturday for a 2 p.m. tip off. The game will be televised on KMYU. “We are playing a very talented team, I think a top three team in the American Conference,” Calhoun said. Both teams have had a week between games. USU beat Utah Tech at home last Saturday, 92-62. South Florida lost at Loyola Chicago — one of the seven undefeated teams in Division I — last Saturday, 74-72. Following the win, the Aggies took a day off, practiced on Monday and then took Tuesday off before using the last three days to focus in on the Bulls. “I wanted to make sure they got two days off, this week is really important to finish up finals,” Calhoun said. “I think we have a had a really good week. We’ve got to be ready to play.” The coach is also excited about the early start time. He likes how things are mixed up a bit during the season in preparation for the conference tournament and beyond. The Bulls come to Logan having had to deal with losing their head coach just before the season began. Amir Abdur-Rahim died in late October, suffering complication during a medical procedure. He was 43. “Their team has had to deal with so much adversity, losing their coach,” Calhoun said. “Their interim coach has done a masterful job keeping this team together. They almost beat Loyola Chicago. They have played Florida, Charleston, a really tough schedule for sure. They are battle tested.” Ben Fletcher stepped in after the passing of Abdur-Rahim and is the interim head coach of the Bulls. Abdur-Rahim was hired by USF ahead of the 2023–24 season and led the Bulls to a 25-8 record, an American Athletic Conference regular season title and a berth in the NIT. Prior to coaching for USF, he spent four seasons as the head coach at Kennesaw State, turning a team that went 1-28 in his first season to a 26-9 team in his final year, which included a berth in the NCAA tournament. Before his arrival, South Florida had just one winning season (2018-19) in the previous 11 years. Calhoun didn’t know Abdur-Rahim, but “admired” him for “winning in tough places” and the relationships he built with his athletes. “He was such a good, young coach,” Calhoun said. “My heart goes out to his family. My wife donated online when it happened. This team is playing for their coach and you have to admire that.” The Bulls have five seniors, with three of them starting and being key reserves. Only four players have seen action in all nine contests to this point. “They have a lot of returning guys that have won a ton of games,” Calhoun said. “Last year they had an incredible season.” Guard Jayden Reid, who is 5-foot-10, leads four South Florida players that are averaging double figures in the scoring department. The sophomore is netting 13.8 points a game, while dishing out 4.3 assists. “Reid is a really good point guard,” Calhoun said. “... This guy can shoot off the bounce, he can shoot floaters. He is going to put pressure on you the entire game. We have to have a since of urgency when he has the ball. ... We have got to know where he is at all times. He is a really, really good player.” Reid is joined in double-digit scoring by 6-11 forward Jamille Reynolds (11.3), guard Kasen Jennings (10.6) and guard Kobe Knox (10.4). Reynolds leads the team in rebounding with 8.6 boards an outing. “The big kid (Reynolds) is going to give us some challenges,” Calhoun said. “He is the biggest kid we will face all year, not only height but weight wise (275 pounds). They have great wings and play a lot of people, so you’ve got to know their personnel.” Fans could see a lot of points scored Saturday afternoon. USU comes in averaging 87.6 points a game, while South Florida averages 77.1. The Bulls are similar to the Aggies in wanting to push the ball and score fast. “They want to play really, really fast, one of the fastest pace teams in the country,” Calhoun said. “We need to have a good hand on our ball security. The last three games we have been sloppy early in games, so we need to pass the ball and get inside the key. “... Hopefully the home team scores high and the visiting team scores low. Certainly both teams want to dictate tempo and play fast. They do a really good job of getting into early ball screens. It’s going to start and end with our rebounding and our ability to guard the basketball.” USU is averaging 36.8 rebounds a game and have outrebounded every opponent but one. South Florida averages 33.4 rebounds a game. “I’ve been really pleased with how we have gone and rebounded it,” Calhoun said. When asked to evaluate the first month of the season, the first-year Aggie head coach said rebounding has stuck out to him, as well as the attitudes of the athletes on a daily basis. “I don’t have to motivate with this group,” Calhoun said. “They are self motivators. They really put the team over themselves. ... This biggest surprise is that we have been able to win ugly. That speaks volumes on our toughness level.” The Aggies have three athletes averaging double digits in scoring. Guard Ian Martinez, who leads the Mountain West Conference in scoring, is averaging 18.4 points a game. Guard Mason Falslev is right behind at 16.2 ppg. Guard Dexter Akanno is coming off the bench to average 10.1 ppg. Falslev edges forward Karson Templin, who comes off the bench, in rebounding, 6.1 to 6.0, respectively. Guard Drake Allen is tops in assists with 3.8 an outing. Martinez also leads the league in free throw percentage (90.6) and free throws made (58), while ranking third in 3-pointers made (2.44) and fourth in assist/turnover ratio (2.50). Falslev ranks second in the MW in field goal percentage (.558) and ninth in scoring. “We need to keep it going, but we also need to keep getting better,” USU reserve guard Jordy Barnes said. “... We all have good chemistry. We all get along and enjoy playing together. Since day one, we have all been on the same page. We really have a special group.” Starting on Saturday, the next five opponents the Aggies play are teams with winning records. “I told our guys, let’s run toward it, let’s not away from it, let’s not hide from it,” Calhoun said. “... Let’s try and elevate our connectivity and execution.”