AP Utah State running back Darwin Thompson (5) carries the ball for a 65-yard touchdown as Tennessee Tech defensive back A.J. Flemister (11) defends during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/Herald Journal via AP) Utah State cruised to a resounding victory over Tennessee Tech last weekend, winning handily 73-12. Below are the major takeaways from that beatdown as well items to note about the upcoming date with Air Force and the Mountain West Conference. Three things from the past: USU vs. Tennessee Tech 1. Just keep running As Daniel Hansen of the Utah Statesman put it, “Summer may almost be over, but Utah State’s offense still had some fireworks to set off.” The ground game was grooving last Thursday night as the Aggies rushed for seven touchdowns. Morian Walker Jr. only had five carries, but two were touchdowns. Darwin Thompson broke free for a 65-yard scamper and Gerold Bright led the team in carries with 13 … [Read more...] about 3 things: How Utah State ran past another opponent, what the Aggies face against Air Force, plus MWC storylines
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6-6 Lobos set to begin MWC schedule
.......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... ..........It’s not fair to say the University of New Mexico volleyball team can’t stand prosperity. The Lobos simply haven’t been able to sustain it.Such is coach Jeff Nelson’s assessment as UNM prepares to open Mountain West play with a home match tonight against Utah State at Johnson Center. The Lobos put some outstanding sets together and pulled out some stirring wins during the preconference portion of their schedule. They also had some forgettable moments and enter MWC competition with a 6-6 record. “We have been tough to figure,” Nelson said. “This group has played some big-time ball and some small-time ball and the opposition hasn’t really played into it. It’s our own inconsistency, and that’s hard to understand.” … [Read more...] about 6-6 Lobos set to begin MWC schedule
Cole McDonald is University of Hawaii’s first MWC Offensive Player of the Week
By Stephen Tsai [email protected] Posted September 03, 2018 September 3, 2018 Updated September 3, 2018 7:25am University of Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald today was named the Mountain West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week. JAMM AQUINO / [email protected] University of Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald looks to pass during the first half of a college football game between the Rainbow Warriors and the Navy Midshipmen on Sept. 1 at Aloha Stadium. University of Hawaii quarterback Cole McDonald today was named the Mountain West Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week. It was the first time a Rainbow Warrior has won the league’s weekly award for offense. The Warriors joined the Mountain West as a football member in 2012 after 33 seasons in the Western Athletic Conference. In Saturday’s home opener, McDonald was 30 of 41 for 428 yards and six touchdowns in a 59-41 victory over Navy. There were four drops. This … [Read more...] about Cole McDonald is University of Hawaii’s first MWC Offensive Player of the Week
Laipac Technology To Exhibit Their LooK Watch at Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 Los Angeles CA September 12-14
RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, Aug. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Laipac Technology Inc., a Richmond Hill, Ontario-based IoT technology development and design company, this week announced their innovative product, the LooK Watch, an IoT Smartwatch, will be exhibited at this year’s MWC Americas 2018 Los Angeles from September 12th until the 14th. The LooK Watch will be positioned in the technology for Safety & Fitness category. “Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 is the premiere event of the mobile technology industry. We are very excited to be showcasing and exhibiting our LooK Watch as a trendy safety & fitness wearable device which is available for distribution,” said Maria Pacini, Co-Founder and CIO of Laipac Technology Inc. “MWCA 2018 is a great place for our team to present the LooK Watch to service providers, retailers and distributors. ADK kit with API is also available for developers and solutions providers.” The LooK Watch is a standalone … [Read more...] about Laipac Technology To Exhibit Their LooK Watch at Mobile World Congress Americas 2018 Los Angeles CA September 12-14
Bulldogs predicted to repeat as Mountain West division champs in 2018
Fresno State and Boise State are predicted to repeat as divisional champions in 2018, the Mountain West Conference announced Tuesday during its media summit event in Las Vegas. Fresno State received 16 first-place votes in the West Division, earning 126 total points, according to the MWC. This is the first year the Bulldogs are favored to win the division since 2014. In 2017, the Bulldogs compiled a 7-1 conference record and beat Houston in the Hawaii Bowl. San Diego State is predicted to finish second in the West. The Aztecs received six first-place votes and 116 total points. UNLV and Nevada are expected to finish third and fourth respectively in the division. In the Mountain Division, Boise State is predicted to repeat as champions for the fifth year in a row, the conference says. The Broncos received a unanimous 22 first-place votes and compiled 132 total points. The Broncos finished their 2017 campaign with a 7-1 conference record and defeated the Bulldogs in the MWC championship … [Read more...] about Bulldogs predicted to repeat as Mountain West division champs in 2018