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BYU's impressive victory over Iowa State has garnered significant national media attention, highlighting the team's resilience, strong coaching, and standout performances, especially from quarterback Bear Bachmeier, marking a turning point in their season's perception.
The national media is joining local critics in questioning the Pittsburgh Steelers' approach to their quarterback situation, with concerns raised about the team's apparent comfort with mediocrity and prioritizing Kenny Pickett's feelings over improving depth at the position. Critics like Peter King, Warren Sharp, and Colin Cowherd have taken the Steelers to task for their handling of the quarterback position, suggesting that the franchise has become unserious and underachieving. The debate centers around whether the Steelers should commit to Pickett as the starter for the 2024 season without a solid backup plan, raising concerns about the team's championship-level thinking and professionalism.
Pitt's basketball team's impressive win over No. 21 Virginia has garnered attention from national media, with many acknowledging the team's performance and NCAA Tournament chances. Led by senior Blake Hinson's 27 points, the Panthers secured an 11-point victory, ending Virginia's 23-game home winning streak. The win has put Pitt on the radar as a team to watch in the ACC, sparking discussions about their tournament prospects and earning praise from prominent basketball personalities.
After the 2023 college football season, national media have varying opinions on FSU's prospects for the 2024 season, with rankings ranging from No. 10 to No. 20. The team faces significant roster turnover, including the departure of key players and the addition of new faces. While some writers are optimistic about FSU's potential, others believe the team may take a step back in the upcoming season.
The Georgia football schedule for the 2024 season has been announced by the SEC, drawing attention from national media due to the inclusion of tougher opponents.
Sports Illustrated writer Chris Mannix joins the list of national media personalities disrespecting the Denver Nuggets, calling them "not a compelling team to talk about, to write about." Mannix blames Nikola Jokic for not doing more interviews and calls Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. "not especially interesting." However, the Nuggets have many interesting storylines, including Jokic's fascinating personal life, Murray's comeback from a brutal knee injury, and Porter's overcoming multiple back surgeries. The national media's continued disrespect of the Nuggets is lazy, and the team hopes to make them eat their words by winning the NBA Finals.
Nani's 'Dasara' receives mixed reviews from national media critics, with some praising Nani and Keerthy Suresh's performances, while others criticize the lack of originality in the film's storyline. The film attempts to bring in the grittiness of Tamil films such as Jai Bhim, Asuran, and Karnan, but falls short of expectations. The film's writing is conventional, leaving the audience with a feeling of déjà vu.