Ryan Cole

Michigan

News Producer at WJRT-TV (Flint, MI)

Assistant News Director of @ABC12WJRT. Spartan for life. Opinions are my own.

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Former Northwestern Star Listed as Bounce-Back Candidate by PFF

4 weeks ago | si.com | Ryan Cole

Earlier this week, Pro Football Focus released an article listing a bounce-back candidate for each of the NFL's 32 teams, and a former Northwestern Wildcat was on the list. Cornerback Greg Newsome II of the Cleveland Browns had a down season last year after a good first three campaigns in the pros. He posted a career-low coverage grade on PFF of 54.0 after averaging 76.7 in his previous seasons.
Former Northwestern DB Signs UDFA Contract with Tennessee Titans

1 month ago | si.com | Ryan Cole

Garnett Hollis Jr. played last season at West Virginia, but he was a Northwestern Wildcat for most of his career. In three seasons in Evanston, Hollis Jr. racked up 78 total tackles, four TFLs and two picks. Now, the hard-hitting, speedy defensive back is getting his opportunity in the NFL in the form of a UDFA deal with the Tennessee Titans. The news was announced on Saturday after the draft. Hollis Jr. really blossomed with the 'Cats during his junior season right before he left.
Career Northwestern Wildcat Secures Rookie Camp Invite From Commanders

1 month ago | si.com | Ryan Cole

In an era when many college football players play for two, three and sometimes even four teams, Ben Wrather played five seasons with Northwestern. The offensive lineman started at the school as a freshman way back in 2020. Now, Wrather is continuing his football journey at the next level. According to his agency, he's received in invite to the Washington Commanders' Rookie Camp. Wrather appeared in 51 total games over the course of his long college career.
Son of Two-Time Super Bowl Champion Receives Northwestern Offer

2 months ago | si.com | Ryan Cole

Earlier this week, TJ Umenyiora announced on X that he'd received an offer from Northwestern. The 2026 CB recruit is the son of former NFL star Osi Umenyiora. The younger Umenyiora is a three-star prospect and the No. 62 corner in the class, according to 247Sports. He went to Blessed Trinity Catholic for high school in Georgia. Listed at 6-foot-1, 185 lbs, Umenyiora has also received offers from programs like Michigan State and Mississippi State.
Northwestern Tennis Earns One Win During Rough Weekend

2 months ago | si.com | Ryan Cole

It was a difficult weekend on the hard courts for Northwestern tennis. The men's team suffered through two blowouts on the road against Michigan State on Friday and then Michigan on Saturday. The women's team did secure a 4-0 victory Sunday vs. Penn State, rebounding after a 4-0 loss to Ohio State on Friday. Against the Nittany Lions, Northwestern won the doubles point with ease.
Clarkesworld Magazine - Science Fiction & Fantasy

Mar 1, 2025 | clarkesworldmagazine.com | Ryan Cole |Kate Baker

Skip to content Podcast, Original Fiction TEXT VERSION Our first podcast for March is “From Enceladus, with Love” written by Ryan Cole and read by Kate Baker.
Clarkesworld Magazine - Science Fiction & Fantasy

Mar 1, 2025 | clarkesworldmagazine.com | Ryan Cole

Ask Dezzi what she thought about the heavy metal heartbeat in the basement of the cargo hold of evacuation ship Zeta—the last one in the fleet—and she’d tell you this: it started overnight, once the ship reached orbit; it rose to an almost-there whisper in the wall; and it only grew louder over the next several days, as the ruins of old Earth disappeared behind them, never to be seen again, sayonara suckers. And honestly, good riddance. What little family she had left wasn’t sad to see her go.
Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Ohio State

Nov 15, 2024 | insidenu.com | Ryan Cole

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The lake slate is over, as Northwestern will play its final two home games at Wrigley Field, the site of last year’s crushing, fate-sealing loss against Iowa. The first of those two games is tomorrow against big, bad No. 2 Ohio State. This feels like more of a tune-up game for the Buckeyes, as they begin an important final stretch with subsequent contests against No. 5 Indiana and arch-rival Michigan.
Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Iowa

Oct 25, 2024 | insidenu.com | Ryan Cole

David Banks-Imagn Images Northwestern heads to Iowa this weekend for a must-win matchup against the 4-3 Hawkeyes. After a 23-3 trouncing at the hands of Wisconsin last week on the lake, the ‘Cats are running out of winnable games left on the schedule to get to a bowl game. Without this win, a victory against Ohio State or Michigan becomes necessary, which means we’re looking at a pipe dream scenario. Iowa, meanwhile, is also chasing a bowl sitting at four wins.
Why Northwestern will/won’t beat Maryland

Oct 10, 2024 | insidenu.com | Ryan Cole

David Banks-USA TODAY Sports Northwestern travels to the East Coast this weekend to take on a 3-2 Maryland team in College Park as the ‘Cats look to get back to .500. Quarterback Jack Lausch did some encouraging things last week, but a surging Indiana team proved to be too much for NU to handle. It needs to get back on track as bowl hopes continue to look less and less likely. Here’s a look at what needs to go right for the ‘Cats to win, and what could sink them against the Terps.