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Rory McIlroy's sports psychologist said silence was 'game plan'

1 week ago | espn.in | Dave Wilson |Mark Schlabach |Paolo Uggetti

Rory McIlroy's breakthrough Masters win was shaped by a deliberate strategy to stay laser-focused, even if that meant not saying a word to playing partner Bryson DeChambeau during the final round, McIlroy's sports psychologist Bob Rotella said Tuesday. McIlroy ended his long wait for a Masters title with a birdie on the opening hole of a sudden-death playoff to beat England's Justin Rose at Augusta National on Sunday.
Justin Rose needs just 22 putts, leads Masters by three shots

2 weeks ago | espn.ph | Mark Schlabach |Dave Wilson

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Justin Rose managed to steal the attention from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the Masters by matching his personal best at Augusta National with a 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead Thursday in the first major of the year. Scheffler did his part in his bid to win a third Masters green jacket in four years, playing a bogey-free round of 68. McIlroy, so desperate to win this major and complete the career Grand Slam, was right there with him until the end.
Justin Rose needs just 22 putts, leads Masters by three shots

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Mark Schlabach |Dave Wilson

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Justin Rose managed to steal the attention away from Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy in the Masters by matching his personal best at Augusta National with a 7-under 65 for a three-shot lead Thursday in the first major of the year. Scheffler did his part in his bid to win a third Masters green jacket in four years, playing a bogey-free round of 68. McIlroy, so desperate to win this major and complete the career Grand Slam, was right there with him until the end.
Jose Luis Ballester takes Masters potty break in Rae's Creek

2 weeks ago | espn.in | Dave Wilson |Mark Schlabach

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- Jose Luis Ballester made quite an impression on the fans in his first Masters appearance on Thursday. The 21-year-old Spaniard, who plays at Arizona State, was in need of a bathroom break and decided, when you gotta go, you gotta go. Ballester said he forgot there were bathrooms just to the left of the tee box on the 13th hole, so he ran down to the tributary to Rae's Creek and relieved himself while playing partner Justin Thomas was still on the 12th green.
TCU 'Underfrog' walk-on awarded full scholarship

Jan 15, 2025 | thejefffoxshow.com | Dave Wilson

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Andrew Mukuba came home to Texas and helped save its season

Jan 10, 2025 | espn.in | Dave Wilson |Pete Thamel

Texas safety Andrew Mukuba lined up 7 yards off Arizona State receiver Melquan Stovall in overtime of the Longhorns' College Football Playoff game at the Chick fil-A Peach Bowl. He read the play, accelerated in front of Sam Leavitt's pass, intercepted it and sent the Longhorns into hysteria -- and the semifinals.
North Texas' Mestemaker opens eyes in First Responder start

Jan 3, 2025 | espn.com | Dave Wilson

After years of waiting for his chance, Drew Mestemaker got one shot to be a starting quarterback and made the most of it. The North Texas walk-on hadn't started a game at QB since his freshman year of high school in Austin, Texas, where he later started at safety and was an all-district punter. But with Mean Green starting quarterback Chandler Morris transferring to Virginia, Mestemaker made his first start in four years against Texas State in the SERVPRO First Responder Bowl on Friday.
Former Auburn QB Walker White commits to Baylor

Dec 28, 2024 | espn.com | Dave Wilson

Former Auburn quarterback Walker White has committed to Baylor, he announced on Instagram on Saturday. White was the No. 3 dual-threat quarterback in the 2023 ESPN 300 behind Florida's DJ Lagway and Ohio State's Julian Sayin, and the No. 161 prospect overall. Baylor finished 101st in scoring offense last season at 23.1 points per game, prompting head coach Dave Aranda to hire new offensive coordinator Jake Spavital in hopes of becoming more explosive.
From walk-on to CFP standout, Michael Taaffe has keyed Texas' turnaround on defense

Dec 24, 2024 | espn.com | Dave Wilson

AUSTIN, Texas -- Peter Taaffe saw it early. Little Michael Taaffe, in the second grade, had a look in his eye in his first Pop Warner football practices in the West Lake Hills area of Austin. Michael was competing against third- and fourth-graders and was already exceedingly competitive -- the result of being the youngest of four siblings all involved in youth sports.
Texas and Clemson have never played before, but their playoff game is still a rematch

Dec 20, 2024 | thejefffoxshow.com | Dave Wilson

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