Adam Suderman

2 months ago | derbyinformer.com | Adam Suderman

What a stir Nico Iamaleava caused, huh? In March 2022, the Long Beach, Calif., native set a record in name, image and likeness (NIL) and signed for a reported $2.2 million-per-year deal at Tennessee. It was a landmark moment for the Volunteers, landing one of the nation’s best and keeping him from joining the upper tier of college football programs.

Jan 24, 2025 | derbyinformer.com | Adam Suderman

Are you enjoying this era, Chiefs fans? My apologies to those whose loyalties lie with Kansas City’s AFC West brethren, but amidst another historic season, it’s time to recognize the absurdity of what is happening at 1 Arrowhead Drive. A third-straight Super Bowl or not, what’s unfolding in Kansas City is something very few fans experience. As a lifelong Chiefs fan, I​ bought an AFC West Divisional Champions long-sleeve t-shirt after the 2010-11 season.

Jul 26, 2024 | derbyinformer.com | Adam Suderman

An hour before kickoff at Al Simpler Stadium in Junction City, I began jotting down storylines as Derby football set sights on a sixth-straight state championship game. It was clear what was at stake, and among many stats to watch, the Panthers were attempting to become one of only three Class 6A schools to play in six or more consecutive championships. One item I didn’t foresee: it was the beginning of a future Big 12 backfield.

Jul 26, 2024 | derbyinformer.com | Adam Suderman

An hour before kickoff at Al Simpler Stadium in Junction City, I began jotting down storylines as Derby football set sights on a sixth-straight state championship game. It was clear what was at stake, and among many stats to watch, the Panthers were attempting to become one of only three Class 6A schools to play in six or more consecutive championships. One item I didn’t foresee: it was the beginning of a future Big 12 backfield.

May 24, 2024 | derbyinformer.com | Adam Suderman

On May 19, severe weather blasted the better part of the Sunflower State leaving damage in numerous towns along the way. With winds of 60-plus miles per hour for 400 or more miles, the night earned its distinction of a derecho. Halstead, Haven, Hutchinson and Kingman (and many more) all saw its city streets littered with debris Sunday night and Monday morning’s sunrise painted a more accurate picture of what occurred the night before.