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Hello Everyone!! We are officially in October! Wow! This year went super fast. This is the busiest time of the year when it comes to all sports around the country. But we also have some news for you today to look ahead for today. Enjoy!
California College Athletes Are Officially Getting Paid
A long discussion that has finally been approved after many years of talking about it. California governor Gavin Newsom, and NBA superstar LeBron James met up to finalize the Fair Pay to Play Act. That means that college athletes in California will officially get paid. The move will begin on January 1st, 2023. California is the very first U.S. state to allow college athletes to get paid.
Tillman receives waiver
Huge news for UNLV. Utah transfer Donnie Tillman has received a waiver to play this season, source told @Stadium.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) October 1, 2019
Hawaii coach awarded for top performance in Reno Last Weekend
My top performing coaches from WEEK 5:
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 30, 2019
1-@CoachLakeUDUB UW
2-@ryandaytime OSU
3-@CoachBateman UNC
4-@NickRolovich Hawaii
5-@Holgorsendana Houston
6-@Martin_Miami_HC Miami (OH)
7-Jeff Knowles Temple
8-@CoachWMuschamp South Carolina
9-@CoachPry_LBU PSU
10-@CoachMattRhule Baylor
Two Years Later, and Still Vegas Strong
On the two-year anniversary of the senseless tragedy that occurred here in Las Vegas, we remember the 58 who lost their lives and we honor all who have been affected.
— UNLV Athletics (@UNLVathletics) October 1, 2019
Our community continues to display love, support and strength. We will always remember. #VegasStronger pic.twitter.com/0izYunYZWc
Lobos Basketball Heading to Brooklyn in November
Paul Weir will lead @UNMLoboMBB to Brooklyn and the #LegendsClassic presented by @old_trapper from Nov. 25-26 where the Lobos will meet @AuburnMBB and then either @BadgerMBB or @SpiderMBB at @barclayscenter
— Legends Classic (@LegendsBBall) October 1, 2019
Tix: https://t.co/s3zBoVwsfP#GoLobos pic.twitter.com/3YYUj7pHBs
On the Horizon
Later Today: Peak Perspective: College Football’s QB Conundrum.
Later Today: Mountain West Bowl Projections: Week 6
Coming Thursday: Game Previews
Coming Friday: MWC Week Six Games & Game of the Week Prediction
Coming Friday: More Game Previews around the Mountain West this weekend.