#then the fact he himself uses it for gus & justin

[sophsun1]

Queer As Folk – 1.09: Daddy Dearest (Sonny Boy)

[losergendered]

!! NOT A REQUEST !!

I saw you're a total drama fan,, do you have any headcanons? I like seeing other folks headcanons ^__^ /nf

oh you KNOW I DO BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! im probably gonna make a followup post like. actually making the icons but. yes here they are (its just the gen 1 cast cause. theyre the best. and also i havent seen roti or pahkitew or the reboot)

Ezekiel is a genderqueer transmasc bisexual and uses he/they!

Sadie is a biaesthetic lesbian, Katie is a transfem omni lesbian, and they're dating!

Eva is an acespec demiplatonic unlabeled sapphic! She's also Sephardic!(one of my fave random hcs is that all of team escope is jewish but from different disporas :D)

Noah is a Mizrahi gnc gay guy! (ik that sometimes people consider mizrahi to be a subterm of sephardic but im making the distinction lol)

Izzy is an Ashkenazi genderfucked abrosexual aroace demihuman xenogirl who uses any pronouns!

Justin is a flamboric cupiospec arospec gay guy!

Beth is a nonbinary weirdgirlpunk bi lesbian who uses they/she!

Owen is. well i'll be so real with you i dont really care about him (IM SORRY OWEN FANS. I JUST DIDNT LIKE HIS JOKES VERY MUCH. his friendship w noah was cute tho) but like. literally i interpret him as canonically bisexual. like he was literally so in love with justin like that wasnt even subtext that just. was a fact

Geoff i also lowkey dont care about (SORRY) but i also find him bisexual. hes so in love with bridgette and hes so in love with brody. two hands <3

Bridgette doesn't label her sexuality, but has had feelings for multiple genders before!

DJ is questioning his sexuality, but thinks that he's somewhere on the aroace spectrum! He also considers himself a cisgender demiboy!

Leshawna is a bipan girl, and her girlboyfriend, Harold, is a bigender transfem genderqueer genderfluid bisexual boygirl!

Lindsay is a bi straight lesbian, and her partner, Tyler, is a cusper straight lesbian transfem boy who switches between identifying as a cishet man and a trans butch lesbian and uses he/she pronouns! (also this is because i like both headcanons for her lmao)

Trent is an ace bisexual with an aesthetic lean towards girls and a romantic lean towards boys! He leans more towards the cis man side of the gender spectrum, but likes to get a little funky with it u know. like he listens to arctic monkeys. u know.

Gwen is a bi lesbian/shadowlesbian trans girl who defaults to she/her, but doesn't mind neopronouns! Also gwourtney is real to me

Cody is a bisexual trans guy!

Sierra is an intersex trisfem paradoxibinary arospec bordersexual first-quarter/third-quarter neaptide mspec lesbian who prefers she/her, but also likes they/them and neos!

Duncan is a bisexual guy with a preference for girls! also i am still a duncney believer. who else still part of duncney nation in 2023.

Blaineley is an aphrodite bi lesbian and shes dating ME SHES DATING ME SHES MY WIFE ILY MS STACEY ANDREWS OHALLORAN. i actually made a whole oc to ship her with lmao. i guess i can include that um shes dating jules who's a lesbian and is my oc <3

Heather is a bisexual girl with a preference for girls and she's dating Alejandro, who is also bisexual! their romance was cute argue with the wall

Courtney is a bisexual girl and she's also a cit <3

Chris and Chef are both gay men and are married! gay wrongs

uhh random other hcs i have for non gen 1 chcs are bi trans girl kitty, bi straight emma, uh that little swagless kid from rr who competed with his dad uh hes a trans boy, jo is a butch bisexual girlboy & is dating brick, a gnc bisexual man, scott is bisexual and dating courtney, sam is a nonbinary bigender transfem straight lesbian who uses all pronouns & is dating dakota who is a bi trans girl, um that one dude who had the name reveal is ofc trans, svetlana is a transgender bi lesbian, vito is hypersexual and bi, uh my hcs for mal are. long so keep an eye out for a mogai-headcanons post in a few months, shawn (?? is that his name) is a transhet guy and is dating jasmine (??? i do not know these chcs at ALL) who is bisexual.

[hamliet]

whats your favourite Brian and Justin scene and why's it your favorite?

I don't know if I can choose lol.

1x11 "Someone's gotta help you clean up this mess." Written about here.

The prom in 1x22, both the dance and the bashing when Brian realizes that he's too late, and screams. I'll connect this to the hospital scene where he flashes back to Justin and Michael on the night his son was born, too. Some might think that flashback is a little too on the nose; I think it was perfect to bring the entire season full circle (pun not intended).

The sex scene in 2x14, where Justin tops Brian for the first time. That entire episode I actually really like, despite its triggering content. They're finally letting each other in in new ways (literally, but it's a symbol for Brian committing to helping Justin with finances and Justin allowing himself to be helped). Unfortunately both of them (admittedly mostly Brian, but Justin's not entirely perfect) then freak, hence the breakup six episodes later.

Getting back together in 3x08, including both the scene where they actually get back together and the scene where Justin kisses Brian. Written about here.

The 4x09 scene where Justin yells at Brian for not telling him he had cancer, and where Brian finally, finally tells Justin what he's always believed and feared: that Justin would/should leave him, because he's worthless.

5x10's "I love you," and the earlier scene of Brian searching for Justin at the club. I still can't stomach much of that scene because it's shot with shaky cam and disorienting in how it's done (which perfectly reinforces the content of the scene). The screams are hard to hear. But it's powerful, so it gets a mention.

But, I'd say out of all of these, I'd pick either 2x02's sex scene or the race finish in 4x14 as my very favorites. Both of the scenes are just so poignant and yet so obvious in their symbolism... but with an artistic finesse.

The scarf present in the sex scene of 2x02 is--perfection that most directors would not have included, and yet it is there, and it should be. I've written this and this on it. Plus, the white/red (specifically blood) symbolism is like, a traditional, fairly universal wedding symbol, and even though they're not getting married and QaF isn't very traditional, the scarf works there to use a familiar, fairly universal symbol to transmit a message of love and commitment to the viewer... while also showing us that it's different, because the scarf is literally cast off the bed, unneeded anymore (in other words, it could be interpreted as casting tradition away).

The scene is also set on Gus's birthday, so another way of bringing the story "full circle" to the first day Brian and Justin met; this fact also touches on the series' overall theme of time and life keeping going on, even if some things repeat and if fundamentals don't change, people can still grow.

The race in 4x14... I've talked about it at length, already, but I just love it. It's very underrated imo, because it doesn't get acknowledged nearly as much as a lot of the other lovey-dovey scenes.

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Us, May 3

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Cover: Pregnant Meghan Markle: My Baby, My Way

Page 2: Red Carpet -- rufflemania -- Hollywood style stars are tier-ing it up in this flattering design with feminine flair -- Tracee Ellis Ross, Kaitlyn Dever, Margot Robbie, Logan Browning, Nicola Coughlan

Page 3: Lizzo, Maude Apatow, Lucy Boynton, Jessica Alba, Lily Collins

Page 4: Who Wore It Best? Anya Taylor-Joy vs. Isla Fisher vs. Regina King in Stuart Weitzman Nudist sandal

Page 6: Loose Talk -- Shonda Rhimes on the intense backlash she received over Rege-Jean Page's exit from Bridgerton, Kelly Ripa on her most embarrassing interview, Luke Bryan on his mother LeClaire's Instagram fame, Blake Shelton on The Voice's new coach Ariana Grande, Reese Witherspoon joking about wearing bottoms that aren't sweatpants

Page 8: Contents

Page 10: A Final Farewell to Prince Philip, his four children Prince Charles and Princess Anne and Prince Andrew and Prince Edward were among the loved ones who participated in the emotional ceremony, feuding brothers Prince Harry and Prince William (and his wife Duchess Kate) put their differences aside after the intimate service, due to Covid-19 protocols the grieving Queen Elizabeth stayed socially distant from the other 29 people who attended the funeral for her husband of 73 years

Page 11: ACM Awards 2021 -- Maren Morris teamed up with her husband Ryan Hurd and won Female Artist of the Year, Thomas Rhett won Male Artist of the Year, Carrie Underwood took the stage

Page 12: Hot Pics -- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore an orange coat during a visit to NYC, John Stamos plays a coach on the TV show Big Shot, Zach Braff goofed around on the set of Cheaper by the Dozen in L.A.

Page 13: Eva Longoria on her trampoline while aboard a yacht in Miami, Howie Mandel arrived to the set of America's Got Talent dressed as a bug in Pasadena

Page 14: Jon Hamm and his rescue dog Splash strolled around the neighborhood in L.A., Heidi Klum in all white in Pasadena, Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry take a stroll in L.A.

Page 15: Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes held hands after dinner at Il Segreto in L.A., Patrick Dempsey shot a scene for his show Devils in Rome

Page 16: Rachel Brosnahan in a blue dress and carrying a clear umbrella on the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel in NYC, Lin-Manuel Miranda at the opening of a vaccination center for Broadway workers in Times Square, Trisha Yearwood feeds one of her rescue pups

Page 18: Gen Z Has Spoken -- these celebs are making the young kids proud -- Baggy Jeans -- Hailey Bieber, Tracee Ellis Ross, Bella Hadid

Page 19: Middle Parts -- Busy Philipps, Lizzo, Jennifer Lopez, Kourtney Kardashian, baguette bags -- Dua Lipa, Elsa Hosk, Irina Shayk, Kendall Jenner

Page 20: Seeing Double -- stars bear a striking resemblance to their famous counterparts -- Elizabeth Banks and Chelsea Handler, Emmanuelle Chriqui and Nina Dobrev, Betty Gilpin and Jodie Comer

Page 21: Rob Lowe and Ian Somerhalder, Jaime Pressly and Margot Robbie, Isla Fisher and Amy Adams, Rupert Grint and Ed Sheeran, Kyle Richards and Kacey Musgraves

Page 22: Clueless Crew -- stars are totally buggin' over Cher Horowitz's style in yellow plaid -- Robin Roberts on Good Morning America, Katie Holmes was rollin' with her homie beau Emilio Vitolo Jr. in NYC, Vanessa Hudgens, Dianna Agron

Page 23: Gabrielle Union

Page 24: Stars They're Not Like Us -- Jay Leno took one of his vintage automobiles out for a spin in L.A., Chrissy Teigen and John Legend took a selfie with a fan while grocery shopping in Beverly Hills, Kylie Jenner has custom vending machines

Page 25: Carrie Underwood in her massive walk-in closet, Denzel Washington signs autographs for fans in NYC, Megan Thee Stallion on a private plane, Drake and his bodyguard in Beverly Hills

Page 26: Stars They're Just Like Us -- Sarah Jessica Parker catches a yellow cab after working at her shoe store in NYC, Brad Paisley picked up five pizzas to go in Montecito

Page 27: Kelly Osbourne handed out goods at a drive-thru food distribution event at the Islamic Center of Southern California, HGTV's Egypt Sherrod transformed her closet into a meditation space in Atlanta, in between filming Law & Order: SVU's Mariska Hargitay and Ice-T take a selfie

Page 28: Hollywood Dads -- Scott Porter on parenting his two kids McCoy and Clover

Page 29: Jonathan Tucker on life with twins Hayes and India, parenthood is a lot tougher than Jovi Dufren imagined, Maksim Chmerkovskiy can't wait to show son Shai his work

Page 30: Love Lives -- Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are showing no signs of slowing down -- the pair enjoyed a night out in L.A. hotspot Delilah where they were holding hands and laughing and they're not hiding the fact that they're dating but they just don't want people in their business -- they're a good match and are each other's best friend

Page 31: Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber may look like the picture-perfect couple, but Justin admits that their first year of marriage wasn't what he expected, saying it was really tough and there was just a lack of trust and he blamed the strain on his own personal struggles and said before he didn't have someone to love or someone to pour into but now, more than two years after exchanging vows with Hailey, he has that

* Kacey Musgraves' romance with Dr. Gerald Onuoha is giving her butterflies -- the pair are so happy they found each other and while Kacey, who split from her husband Ruston Kelly last summer, is trying not to get too ahead of herself, her connection to the Nashville-based doc is off the charts and it's got the potential to go a very long way

* Today's Savannah Guthrie is thankful to have husband Michael Feldman in her life, especially given the demands of her early morning work schedule

Page 32: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are getting serious -- all the details on their whirlwind romance

Page 33: Adapting to parenthood has been a breeze for Emma Stone and she's soaking in all the precious moments of being a mom for the first time -- she and husband Dave McCary welcomed their baby daughter in March and Emma is super protective and a very hands-on mom and Dave is also hands-on and helps with their daughter -- thanks to the little one, Emma's marriage with the comedian has also gotten stronger and having a baby has brought them closer in a way they never expected -- Emma is looking forward to getting back to work; she's taken this time off to embrace motherhood and her number one priority is to raise a healthy baby so that's what she's focused on right now

* Britney Spears is setting the record straight -- despite her ongoing conservatorship battle with her dad, Jamie Spears, she is doing totally fine, assuring fans that she's extremely happy and she has a beautiful home, beautiful children and she's taking a break right now because she's enjoying herself -- although the legal drama with her father is heating up, Britney is staying strong and she has this wonderful ability to see the positive even when the odds are against her

* Keeping Up With Us -- production for the Downton Abbey sequel is underway, Mossimo Giannulli is a free man, Chrissy Teigen returned to Twitter 23 days after announcing that she was leaving the platform, Vanessa Bryant remembered her late husband Kobe Bryant on what would have been their 20th wedding anniversary, Helen McCrory lost her battle with cancer at age 52 according to her husband Damian Lewis

Page 34: A Day in My Life -- Whitney Port

Page 35: Colton Underwood is ready to live his truth -- during an interview on Good Morning America, the former Bachelor came out as gay, saying he's run from himself for a long time and he came to terms with his sexuality earlier this year and he's the happiest and healthiest he's ever been -- now that he feels like he can finally breathe, Colton is excited for his next chapter, which fans will get to see on an upcoming reality show with Olympian Gus Kenworthy -- a huge weight has been lifted off of Colton's shoulders and he is looking forward to being his authentic self

Page 36: Moms Tell All -- Happy Mother's Day! From milestones and manners to rules and nanny-bans, celebs and insiders talk about raising kids in Hollywood

Page 37: Bindi Irwin says life at home with her daughter Grace Warrior has been positively blissful and her family with dad Chandler Powell is so full of love, adding that the newborn has already met some of the wildlife at the Australia Zoo where Bindi and Chandler live and work and of course she's seen some crocs and really lit up when she saw them -- while the Aussie conservationist is sad Grace won't get to meet her late dad Steve Irwin, Bindi's brother Robert Irwin and mom Terri Irwin have been by her side constantly and Robert is obsessed with Grace and has been helping out so much and her mom has been the biggest guiding light and she's already taught Bindi so much about being a mother, both in how she raised her and by showing her things day by day and Terri is quite the baby whisperer and she's so great a calming Grace down when she's crying -- first-time father Chandler is also a natural with Grace and he's been the most supportive and involved dad and together, he and Bindi make such a great team -- for now, Bindi, who stars with Chandler in Crikey! It's a Baby!, is hoping Grace will follow in her animal-activist footsteps, saying having three generations of strong women working as conservationists is a dream come true

* Jennifer Garner said teaching your kids is a lifelong job, and certainly values are something you have to show them -- Jennifer, who shares kids Violet, Seraphina and Samuel with ex Ben Affleck, is staying true to her word and has led by example when it comes to things like kindness and patience and she won't let anyone in the house to judge or speak ill of people, and she enforces the same wholesome, traditional values that she was raised with and the kids have been taught to be loving, hardworking and fair -- Jennifer has always taken a kids-come-first approach to parenting, and it shows as they bake together, enjoy movie nights, read books and have very active lives and it's a very healthy, happy household filled with laughter and love

Page 38: Gwen Stefani has her hands full with her sons Kingston, Zuma and Apollo with ex-husband Gavin Rossdale, but she wouldn't want it any other way -- Gwen's a tomboy, so having three boys wasn't daunting for her at all, plus she has fiance Blake Shelton by her side to pitch in with parenting duties and Gwen and the boys have a blast at Blake's ranch in Oklahoma where they enjoy riding their ATVs, and they play baseball and football -- it's not all fun and games, though because Gwen is big on boundaries and manners and she doesn't want to raise Hollywood brats and it's important to her that her sons be gentlemen

* Meghan Markle's pregnancy with Archie was no walk in the park, as she revealed during her bombshell TV interview with husband Prince Harry, the couple had concerns over whether or not the royal family would provide security for their son and claimed there were conversations about his skin color -- but this time around, as Meghan and Harry gear up for baby No. 2 at home in L.A., she's doing everything her way, without the royals and Meghan and Harry feel blessed that they're able to raise their daughter in the U.S. and can live by their own rules and make the decisions they feel are best for their children; having independence is the most important thing for Meghan and she's got free rein to be exactly the kind of mom she wants to be -- her parenting style is really like most mothers out there, and she's been craving pasta and doing yoga two times a day as her due date nears and she keeps a lot of art supplies out to foster creativity and healthy snacks around and she's a devoted mom and wants the best for her kids

Page 39: Kate Hudson has a lot on her plate, so the mom of three, who shares son Ryder with former husband Chris Robinson and son Bingham with ex Matt Bellamy and daughter Rani with boyfriend Danny Fujikawa, knows when to put her foot down as things can get a little overwhelming at times for Kate, but when she says no, it absolutely means no, and the kids respect her very much because of that

* Gigi Hadid, who shares daughter Khai with boyfriend Zayn Malik, wants to spend every waking moment with her precious little girl -- Gigi could easily afford to employ a team of nannies but chooses not to and she prefers to do everything herself and besides, she can't bear to be away from Khai for more than a few hours

* Candace Cameron Bure's three grown kids are flying the coop, but she's still super involved in their lives, despite slowly becoming an empty nester -- the mom of Natasha, Lev, and Maksim with former hockey player Valeri Bure says it's been a very transitional time and she's been trying to help them make decisions they feel good about and it's challenging, but they're figuring it out

Page 40: Oh, Baby! Meghan Markle's due date is just around the corner, and here are all the details

* Bump Brigade -- Halsey, Gal Gadot, Shawn Johnson East

Page 42: 10 Years of the Cambridges -- a look back at Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton's solid marriage for their anniversary

Page 44: Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez: What Really Happened -- cheating and lies? The truth behind J.Lo's split from fiance A-Rod

Page 45: Friendliest Exes -- these former couples managed to stay close after going their separate ways -- Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr, Demi Moore and Bruce Willis, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz

Page 48: Gifts for Mother's Day

Page 54: Entertainment -- Ben Barnes on Shadow and Bone

Page 58: Fashion Police -- the most daring Oscars looks -- Bjork, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlize Theron

Page 59: Rachel Weisz, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lady Gaga

Page 60: 25 Things You Don't Know About Me -- Julia Michaels

[gussolomonsjrtest]

AL BLACKSTONE’S FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE

Right from the get-go, we can see that this show makes no pretense at dramatic “truth” but aims at full-frontal, presentational entertainment. Multiple, different sized, black boxes with silver-edges (scenic design by Jason Sherwood) array the stage. Betty Weinberger in a short-sleeve, white jersey and red shorts (costumes by Christine Meyers) enters, inserts a CD into the boombox on the most downstage box, and clicks on a rock ‘n’ roll oldie. The fact that the box is facing us, not her tells us, OK, suspend your disbelief at once. 

The cast of FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE by Al Blackstone. photo by Curtis Brown

Thus begins “Freddie Falls in Love,” directed and choreographed by Al Blackstone for a two-week run at the Joyce Theater (July 23-August 4.) It’s a 70-minute dance narrative, but none of the characters are named, so we’re left to guess who’s who and why. As I watched, I managed to invent a story based on the idea that Freddie is Matt Doyle, trying to find love as he proceeds through various adventures, numerous loves and infatuations which happen in is dorm room, apartment, parties, night clubs and a trip to Paris. But what seems evident at first, based on my mistaken assumption, turns out not to be accurate at all. Actually, Weinberger is Freddie, even though there’s an on-again, off--again romance between Doyle and Melanie Morre, the show’s most famous cast member.      

Betty Weinberger (Freddie) with Evan Kasprzak in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Curtis Brown 

There’s nothing inevitable about the locations, Blackstone chooses to locate his scenes, except they offer opportunities for jazzy, fast-paced, dancing in styles from social dance to disco to vogue to flat-out show jazz – styles in which this musical theater choreographer is adept. Blackstone is an Emmy-nominated choreographer of musical theater, including four seasons of TV’s popular “So You Think You Can Dance” (SYTYCD) talent contest. Thus, by definition, his work is eclectic, incorporating the appropriate style for any occasion. The dancing in “Freddie” is engaging and witty in the way it punches up musical riffs with Fosse-esque articulations of hips, knees, hands, and heads. 

(L-R): Tiare Keeno, Chantelle, Matt Doyle, and Melanie Moore in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Justin Chao

Doyle’s in a funk at the beginning, and his friends try to cheer him up with beer, pizza, and a perfunctory yoga class. Blackstone might have done well to work with a dramaturg to help create a clear scenario and avoid confusion. But when it comes to creating technically blistering solos, he knows how to exploit  dancers’ strengths for maximum impact. A prime example is the one for Moore – who plays, perhaps, Doyle’s girlfriend. Although, later she weds Marc Cardarelli in a mock ceremony: is it a dream?

Melanie Moore with Matt Doyle in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Justin Chao

Moore is a sensational dancer. She has split-second timing, masterly musicality, kinetic power, and graceful elegance in deftly negotiating levels, props, and obstacles. Her muscular power allows her kinetic flow to be utterly seamless, as she glides effortlessly between flying leaps and rebounding falls. And her acting is economically understated, making it all the more effective, especially in a context where facial mugging it almost mandatory. She first came to national attention winning the 8th season of SYTYCD, while she was a student at Fordham University and went on to originate the role of Peter Pan in “Finding Neverland” on Broadway, among other television and theatrical credits.

(center top): Matt Doyle, (center): Betty Weinberger, and company in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Curtis Brown

Along her journey, Weinberger is accosted by a quartet of aliens/bikers/football players, it’s hard to tell from their helmeted jumpsuits. Doyle has a series of blind dates with men in drag.

(l-r): Matt Doyle and Kolton Krouse in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Curtis Brown

Whether or not you can follow the sequential logic of the show - and you can’t  Blackstone features his favorite performers in cameos and solos, like one for Chantelle Good in a purple dress, done to a live musical performance of an original song by Mike Brun on guitar with Jo Lampert on accordion; it’s a nice change of pace from the hyper frivolity of the overall tone. 

(center): Lindsay Janisse and the men in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE

Lindsay Janisse is a sultry siren, surrounded by the men. Tall, handsome, energetic Ashley Day occasionally works a hand puppet macaw that pops Freddie’s red balloon; 

(l-r): Matt Doyle and tapper Evan Kasprzak in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Justin Chao

Evan Kasprzak does a tap dance on the boxes, being careful not to mar the dance floor. Kolton Krouse in fishnets and high heels with comically long fringes sleeves is a flamboyant, trans, cabaret emcee in one of the Parisian clubs Freddie visits – another production number.

(l-r): Kolton Krouse and Evan Kasprzak in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Curtis Brown

The dancing in the production numbers is at its most exciting, meticulously drilled and colorfully vivid!

(center): Jason Williams with (l-r): Marc Cardarelli, Melanie Moore, Matt Doyle, and Betty Weinberger in FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE. photo by Curtis Brown

There’s even a wedding for Moore and Marc Cardarelli, at which Doyle and Weinberger are witnesses/guests.

The cast of FREDDIE FALLS IN LOVE at a Paris disco. photo by Curtis Brown

Brian Tovar’s lighting is Broadway-savvy with highlighting spots on soloists and ambience that augments and supplements the simplicity of the set. The music is a selection of familiar and not-so pop songs, often done in unexpectedly arrangements that make them sparkle. Musical artists include Fiona Apple, Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers, Jacque Brel, Frank Sinatra, Noah and the Whale, Bobby Darin, Kimye Dawson, Prince, The Hot Sardines, Harry Connick, Jr., and Semisonic, among others. The sound editing is credit worthy but gets none in the program; if it was done by Blackstone himself: nice job! The ovations of the audience, apparent fans of Blackstone and his dancers – sporting gaudy, shiny, dress-up outfits or post-rehearsal “athleisure” clothes – escalate in enthusiasm throughout the show, and afterwards, in the lobby, hyperbolic raves about the ”genius” of director Blackstone attest to his popularity in the commercial dance world. 

Choreographer Al Blackstone. photo by James Jin

Photos by Justin Chao (except where noted)

Gus Solomons jr, © 2019 

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The RiderDirected byChloé ZhaoProduced by

Chloé Zhao

Mollye Asher

Bert Hamelinck

Sacha Ben Harroche

Written byChloé ZhaoStarring

Brady Jandreau

Lilly Jandreau

Tim Jandreau

Lane Scott

Cat Clifford

Music byNathan HalpernCinematographyJoshua James RichardsEdited byAlex O'FlinnDistributed bySony Pictures Classics

Release date

May 20, 2017 (Cannes)

April 13, 2018 (United States)

105 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglishBox office$4.2 million[1]

The Rider is a 2017 American contemporary westerndrama film written, produced and directed by Chloé Zhao. The film stars Brady Jandreau, Lilly Jandreau, Tim Jandreau, Lane Scott, and Cat Clifford and was shot in the Badlands of South Dakota. It premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section at the Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2017,[2][3] where it won the Art Cinema Award.[4] It was released in theaters in the United States on April 13, 2018. It grossed $4.2 million dollars, making it a small commercial success. The film was critically praised for its story, performances, and its depiction of the people and events that influenced the film.

Plot[edit]

All of the characters are Lakota Sioux of the Pine Ridge Reservation.[5] Brady lives in poverty with his father Wayne and his autistic teenaged sister, Lilly. Once a rising rodeo star, Brady suffered brain damage from a rodeo accident, weakening his right hand and leaving him prone to seizures. Doctors have told him that riding will make them worse.

Brady regularly visits his friend, Lane, who lives in a care facility after suffering brain damage from a similar accident. Brady's father does little for the family, spending their income on drinking and gambling. Once, to fund their trailer, he sells their horse, Gus, infuriating Brady.

Brady takes a job in a local convenience store to raise money for the family. He also makes some money breaking in horses. With his savings, he intends to buy another horse, specifically a temperamental horse named Apollo, but his father actually buys it for him and Brady bonds with it, as he had with Gus. However, his riding and refusal to rest cause him to have a near-fatal seizure. Doctors warn him that more riding could be fatal. Upon returning home, Brady finds that his horse has had an accident, permanently injuring a leg. Knowing that the horse will never be able to be ridden ever again, and not being able to bring himself to put his own horse down, he must have his father to do it for him.

After an argument with his father, Brady decides to take part in a rodeo competition, despite the doctors' warnings. At the competition, just before he competes, he sees his family watching him. He finally decides to walk away from the competition and life as a rodeo rider.

Cast[edit]

Brady Jandreau as Brady Blackburn

Tim Jandreau as Wayne Blackburn

Lilly Jandreau as Lilly Blackburn

Cat Clifford as Cat Clifford

Terri Dawn Pourier as Terri Dawn Pourier

Lane Scott as Lane Scott

Tanner Langdeau as Tanner Langdeau

James Calhoon as James Calhoon

Release[edit]

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Sony Pictures Classics acquired the distribution rights in the U.S. and other territories two days following its premiere at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival.[6]

Reception[edit]

Box office[edit]

The Rider grossed $2.4 million in the United States and Canada, and $1.1 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $3.5 million.[1]

Critical response[edit]

On review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 97% based on 182 reviews, and an average rating of 8.44/10. The website's critical consensus reads, 'The Rider's hard-hitting drama is only made more effective through writer-director Chloé Zhao's use of untrained actors to tell the movie's fact-based tale.'[7] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 92 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating 'universal acclaim'.[8]

Godfrey Cheshire of RogerEbert.com gave the film 4 out of 4 stars, writing that its 'style, its sense of light and landscape and mood, simultaneously give it the mesmerizing force of the most confident cinematic poetry.'[9]

Former United States President Barack Obama listed The Rider among his favorite films of 2018, in his annual list of favorite films.[10]

Top ten lists[edit]

The Rider was listed on numerous critics' top ten lists for 2018.[11]

1st – Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune

1st – Alison Willmore, BuzzFeed

1st – Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News

1st – Peter Debruge, Variety

2nd – Godfrey Cheshire, RogerEbert.com

3rd – Stephen Farber, The Hollywood Reporter

3rd – Owen Gleiberman, Variety

3rd – Ann Hornaday, The Washington Post

4th – David Edelstein, New York Magazine

4th – Nick Schager, Esquire

5th – Matt Singer, ScreenCrush

6th – Seongyong Cho & Sheila O'Malley, RogerEbert.com

6th – Emily Yoshida, New York Magazine

6th – Marlow Stern, The Daily Beast

7th – Jake Coyle, Associated Press

7th – David Fear, Rolling Stone

7th – Todd McCarthy, The Hollywood Reporter

7th – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times

7th – Nicholas Barber, BBC

8th – Donald Clarke & Tara Brady, The Irish Times

8th – Scott Tobias, Filmspotting

9th – Christopher Orr, The Atlantic

10th – Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

10th – Sara Stewart, New York Post

Top 10 (listed alphabetically) – Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Daily News

Top 10 (listed alphabetically) – Moira Macdonald, Seattle Times

Top 10 (listed alphabetically) – James Verniere, Boston Herald

Best of 2018 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Gary M. Kramer, Salon.com

Best of 2018 (listed alphabetically, not ranked), NPR

Best of 2018 (listed alphabetically, not ranked) – Ty Burr, The Boston Globe

Accolades[edit]

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s) and nominee(s)ResultRef(s)Film Independent Spirit AwardsMarch 3, 2018Best FeatureMollye Asher, Sacha Ben Harroche, Bert Hamelinck and Chloé ZhaoNominated[12]Best DirectorChloé ZhaoNominatedBest EditingAlex O'FlinnNominatedBest CinematographyJoshua James RichardsNominatedGotham Independent Film AwardNovember 26, 2018Best FeatureThe RiderWon[13][14]Audience AwardThe RiderNominatedBritish Independent Film AwardsDecember 8, 2018Best Foreign Independent FilmChloé Zhao, Mollye Asher, Sacha Ben Harroche and Bert HamelinckNominated[15]National Board of ReviewJanuary 8, 2019Top Ten Independent FilmsThe RiderWon[16]National Society of Film CriticsJanuary 5, 2019Best PictureThe RiderWon[17]Best DirectorChloe ZhaoNominated

References[edit]

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^'Fortnight 2017: The 49th Directors' Fortnight Selection'. Quinzaine des Réalisateurs. Archived from the original on October 20, 2017. Retrieved April 20, 2017.

^Keslassy, Elsa (April 19, 2016). 'Cannes: Juliette Binoche-Gerard Depardieu Drama to Kick Off Directors Fortnight'. Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved April 20, 2017.

^Hopewell, John (May 26, 2017). 'Cannes: Chloe Zhao's 'The Rider' Tops Cannes' Directors' Fortnight'. Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved May 26, 2017.

^Cheshire, Godfrey. 'The Rider movie review'. RogerEbert.com. Retrieved February 1, 2019.

^Setoodeh, Ramin (May 23, 2017). 'Cannes: Sony Pictures Classics Buys Cowboy Drama 'The Rider' (EXCLUSIVE)'. Variety. Penske Business Media. Retrieved September 12, 2017.

^'The Rider (2018)'. Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 7, 2020.

^'The Rider Reviews'. Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved October 18, 2018.

^Cheshire, Godfrey (April 13, 2018). 'The Rider'. RogerEbert.com. Ebert Digital LLC. Retrieved April 13, 2018.

^Sharf, Zack (December 28, 2018). 'Barack Obama's Favorite Movies of 2018 List Is Here, and It's Pretty Damn Amazing'. Retrieved February 27, 2020.

^'Best of 2018: Film Critic Top Ten Lists'. Metacritic. Retrieved December 18, 2018.

^D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 21, 2017). 'Spirit Award Nominations: 'Call Me By Your Name', 'Lady Bird', 'Get Out', 'The Rider', 'Florida Project' Best Pics'. Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved December 30, 2017.

^Wagmeister, Elizabeth (November 26, 2018). 'Gotham Awards: A24 Sweeps With Five Wins, Including 'First Reformed,' 'Eighth Grade' (Full Winners List)'. Variety. Retrieved November 28, 2018.

^Mandinach, Zach (October 18, 2018). 'Nominations Announced for the 28th Annual IFP Gotham Awards'. Independent Filmmaker Project. Retrieved November 28, 2018.

^Brown, Mark (October 31, 2018). 'The Favourite dominates British independent film award nominations'. The Guardian. Retrieved November 28, 2018.

^Lewis, Hilary (November 27, 2018). ''Green Book' Named Best Film by National Board of Review'. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 28, 2018.

^Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 5, 2019). 'National Society Of Film Critics Names Chloe Zhao's 'The Rider' As Best Picture'. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 6, 2019.

External links[edit]

Official website

The Rider at IMDb

The Rider at AllMovie

The Rider at Box Office Mojo

Rider The App

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Finest wander-up track for each Prime 25 coach

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Finest wander-up track for each Prime 25 coach

Final 7 days Mississippi Condition coach Dan Mullen suggested that the schedule of meeting media days could get a tiny shot of energy if he and his fellow SEC coaches were granted some wander-up audio — a la baseball gamers approaching residence plate — though they approached the podium for thoughts.

A 7 days later on, at Big twelve media days, Kliff Kingsbury was not as well pumped about the Justin Bieber soundtrack for his entrance theme. With that in brain, we’ve resolved to support out the coaches of each Prime 25 program by finding a track that would get all of them fired up for anything at all from a extended string of repetitive preseason thoughts to an actual video game-working day kickoff.

Ohio State’s Urban Meyer: “It’s Time for War” by LL Cool J

Meyer started actively playing this 2008 track from LL Cool J in the Buckeyes’ observe facility on repeat major into one of his 1st games versus rival Michigan. “Gamers will get fatigued of hearing that track,” he stated at the time, but a few yrs later on and coming off a difficult postseason complete, it seems proper to resurrect the 1st monitor on LL Cool J’s comeback album.

Florida State’s Jimbo Fisher: “You are the Finest” by Joe Esposito

Fisher was unequivocal in what he felt about the ACC’s area in the pecking buy of university soccer conferences this summertime. The league and Ralph Macchio of “The Karate Kid” are both equally the ideal around.

Alabama’s Nick Saban: “Gimme Shelter” by The Rolling Stones

Saban and his wife like to hear to this basic on their way residence from Crimson Tide victories. Due to the fact an Alabama acquire is rather darn close to a foregone summary in most games these days, could as well commence actively playing it as soon as he comes.

Kelly Bryant has loads of firm this summertime. He is seeking to stick to Deshaun Watson and acquire the Clemson QB work, which makes him one of the gamers with the most to establish on his Prime 25 workforce.

Each and every university soccer workforce has a recruiting desire listing to occupy the summertime. Want a quarterback prospect? Numerous packages want the exact 5-star person: Justin Fields. See the greatest challenge for each Prime 25 workforce.

Hunter Renfrow’s landing catch served Clemson acquire the countrywide championship, but he could have been a greater baseball prospect. And he’s not by yourself. The leading 25 university soccer teams all have gamers with potent connections to baseball.

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USC’s Clay Helton: “Redhead Walking” by R.E.M.

“Heed what this wise man claims, keep absent from redheads,” R.E.M. sang a 10 years in the past. Fellow Pac-twelve coaches would be wise to stick to that assistance this tumble when Helton and redheaded star quarterback Sam Darnold make their entrance.

Penn State’s James Franklin: “On to the Subsequent One” by Jay Z that includes Swizz Beatz

For the duration of Penn State’s outstanding complete to the 2016 season, Franklin developed a behavior of repeating his up coming opponent’s name advert nauseam to stay focused on the undertaking at hand. The repetition, along with the actuality that Jay Z is one of his preferred musicians, makes this track any easy preference for Franklin.

Oklahoma State’s Mike Gundy: “I Want My Mullet Back” by Billy Ray Cyrus

We all want the mullet back again. This one edged out yet another potent contender for Gundy — The Spencer Davis Group’s “I am a Man.”

Clemson’s Dabo Swinney: “Hotline Bling” by Drake

This was the soundtrack for one of the Internet’s 1st videos of Swinney dancing in the locker space with his gamers. Just about anything that conjures up far more of those moves is an obvious preference in our book.

Oklahoma’s Lincoln Riley: “Hot Rod Lincoln” by Commander Cody

Riley was born far more than a 10 years immediately after this track was released (1971), but a tune about a lightning-fast newcomer named Lincoln matches as well well to move up.

Washington’s Chris Petersen: “Fortuitous Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

CCR is Petersen’s preferred band, and this track about a man born without the need of the luxurious of a silver spoon in his mouth in all probability speaks to the coach who battled versus Electrical power 5 educational facilities for far more than a 10 years at Boise Condition.

Auburn’s Gus Malzahn: “Mr. Pace” by KISS

The man who cranked offenses up to a new velocity through his time at Auburn wants to get his workforce going at entire pace in advance this tumble.

Wisconsin’s Paul Chryst: “Homecoming” by Kanye West

No, we really don’t consider Chryst is much of a Kanye supporter. But for one of two guys on this listing born in the city in which he now coaches (along with Boise State’s Bryan Harsin) this track felt ideal for Chryst in his third season at his alma mater.

LSU’s Ed Orgeron: “Louisiana Man” by Johnny Cash

The initial was sung by Doug Kershaw, but the low, quiet and exclusive voice of Cash’s version seems to fit Coach O just ideal.

Georgia’s Kirby Sensible: “Locked and Loaded” by Jackyl

With ten returners on defense, a young stud at quarterback and a leading recruiting course signing up for them this summertime, Smart’s Bulldogs have what they will need to make a operate at the SEC East crown. The Southern rock band that bought its commence in Kennesaw is in all probability hoping that Georgia is locked and loaded.

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh: “Who’s Bought It Improved Than Us?” by Bailey

When you make a cameo in the audio online video though driving a vibrant yellow convertible, you really don’t have much preference but to use the track as your wander-up anthem.

Miami’s Mark Richt: “Comprehensive Control ” by The Clash

Now that he’s out of Athens, Richt has not dropped command of anything at all.

Stanford’s David Shaw: “Revenge of the Nerds” by the Rubinoos

As a former Stanford player himself (who gained only a few games as a senior in 1994), Shaw and his gamers have both equally embraced their nerdy status and utilized it to become Pac-twelve bullies.

Louisville’s Bobby Petrino: “Traveling Large Yet again” by Ozzy Osbourne

Petrino and Heisman winner Lamar Jackson have the Cardinals offense flying higher in the coach’s 2nd end at Louisville. It’s also difficult to argue with the lyrics, “People today pondering I am crazy, but I am in demand from customers.”

Kansas State’s Monthly bill Snyder: “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith

Snyder, 77, is in Manhattan for yet another go-round in his 2nd tenure as the Wildcats’ head coach. It was tempting to go with “Back in the Saddle Yet again” published by Gene Autry in 1939 since that is the year Snyder was born, but Aerosmith’s rendition offers a tiny far more juice.

USF’s Charlie Potent: “Cake by the Ocean” by DNCE

Potent baked his cake in Texas. Now he inherits some rather very good ingredients ideal by the ocean in Tampa.

West Virginia’s Dana Holgorsen: “Bulls on Parade” by Rage Against The Equipment

Holgorsen seems like he is aware of his way around a mosh pit. Moreover, with the string of Crimson Bulls he slams on the West Virginia sideline, this monitor built sense.

Florida’s Jim McElwain: “Fins” by Jimmy Buffett

The only sharks that the Gators’ head man wants to stress about in 2017 are on land. They are the rest of the teams circling the defending SEC East champs.

Virginia Tech’s Justin Fuente: “Enter Sandman” by Metallica

It will come with the territory. There’s no will need to mess with the ideal wander-up audio in university soccer.

Texas’s Tom Herman: “They Never Know” by Paul Wall

Herman — who experienced Paul Wall make him a tailor made grill though coaching at Houston — is seeking to shock a whole lot of people in the Lone Star Condition like the Texan rapper.

Boise State’s Bryan Harsin: “Ain’t Heading Down” by Garth Brooks

A huge Garth Brooks supporter, Harsin has carried out his ideal to keep the Broncos rolling in the 1st a few seasons back again at his alma mater.

Washington State’s Mike Leach: “He is a Pirate” by Hans Zimmer

Leach loves him some swashbuckling outlaws, and the theme track from “Pirates of the Caribbean” will get your blood pumping regardless of whether you are walking into a rivalry video game or an job interview at media working day.

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Auburn is after a 2nd quarterback in the 2018 class and have set their sights on current Penn State commit 5* Justin Fields.

It hasn’t always been clear exactly how many quarterbacks Auburn plans on taking in the 2018 class. For most of this cycle, the thought has been one quarterback and possibly an athlete who would get a shot at QB but could change positions if needed. However, it became clear Saturday that Auburn will in fact pursue two quarterbacks in this class when this happened:

Blessed to have received an offer from Auburn University!! #WarEagle http://pic.twitter.com/5TZxwYAfNj

— Justin Fields (@justnfields) April 29, 2017

That is current Penn State commit 5* QB Justin Fields. You don’t offer 5* QBs committed to other schools if you aren’t in the market for a quarterback yourself. Obviously the first question then is how does this affect 4* Joey Gatewood who has been committed to Auburn since December 2015. According to Benjamin Wolk over at SECCountry, Gatewood was made well aware of the fact that Auburn would want another QB in this class and the staff apparently has promised to stay in constant communication with him about possible offers and who they are pursuing.

So why a second quarterback? Well first off the Tigers entered spring practice with six guys at that spot and are down to four already after Tyler Queen transferred to West Georgia and John Franklin III moved to WR. That would still mean Auburn should have five guys on roster next year at that position counting Gatewood but I suspect Auburn’s QB attrition isn’t over yet. Chances are good one of Jarrett Stidham, Sean White or Woody Barrett will not be on Auburn’s roster in 2018. If Stidham is the hero we have all been waiting for then he will more than likely make a jump to the NFL after the 2017 season. If not or he just decides to stick around for at least two seasons then chances are good Sean White would look to pursue opportunities elsewhere as a graduate transfer considering he has already proven he can be successful in the SEC. Finally, with Malik Willis’s impressive spring there’s a chance Woody Barrett will find himself at the bottom of the depth chart in 2017 and with more QB talent coming in next season, he might decide to look for better opportunities elsewhere.

Bottom line is after the last two seasons, you can bet Gus Malzahn does not want to be shorthanded at the QB spot. If Gatewood is ok with a second QB in this class then Auburn has a chance to really solidify this position for the future. Especially if that 2nd QB ends up being Justin Fields who Auburn feels like they have a legitimate shot at despite his longtime commitment to Penn State. Also watch out for guys like 4* Gerry Bohanon, 3* Jarren Williams, 3* James Foster, Cordell Littlejohn, and a wildcard name I am throwing in, Demarcus Irons. The hunt for a second quarterback will be an interesting storyline to follow in the 2018 cycle.

Offers

Justin Fields wasn’t the only prospect to land an offer this week, far from it. I said before that you should expect plenty of offers to start flying out during the evaluation period when coaches can hit the road, well that’s exactly what happened this week. By my count the Auburn coaching staff sent out 15 offers with 10 of them going to 2019 & 2020 recruits. Chances are good that I might have even missed a few or more have gone out since this post was submitted. Here’s who, as of right now, I know has received an Auburn offer this past week.

3* S Charlie Thomas - Thomas is only rated by 247 right now but that will change. He’s a great athlete who pulls double duty for his team playing WR and S but his future at the next level is on defense. Great tackler with a nice frame and great speed. Expect Auburn to be a player in his recruitment.

3* CB JaKorey Hawkins - Read/heard a lot of hype about this kid but had not watched his film until he landed an AU offer last night. I get the excitement. Hawkins is a 6’0” almost 190 lb CB with great instincts, elite speed and is a strong tackler. I suspect this kid’s recruitment is really going to take off in the next few months.

3* DE Patrick Joyner Jr (FSU Commit) - Joyner was one of FIVE South Dade players AU offered yesterday. He’s currently committed to the Noles so it will be interesting to see if AU becomes a player or not.

3* TE Chris Carter Jr (USF Commit) - Another TE offer is out and this one is to a big bodied athlete out of South Dade High School in Homestead, FL. The Tigers would like to sign at least one TE this class and Carter is a guy to watch moving forward.

3* CB DJ Ivey (MIA Commit) - Ivey is, you guessed it, another South Dade talent. He’s a very long armed DB with potential to be a 6’1” 190-200 lb CB at the next level. Currently he is committed to the Canes.

2019 WR Frank Ladson Jr (UF Commit) - Ladson is another big bodied WR that the Tigers seem to be coveting more recently. He’s 6’4” 170 lbs with great hands and some sky high potential. The big man is an early commit to the Gators.

2019 ATH Tyrique Stevenson (UF Commit) - The final South Dade offer went out to Stevenson who is also a current Florida commit. Stevenson could end up at WR or CB at the next level but my guess is he plays CB with his skillset.

2019 WR Marcus Washington - Auburn also offered a trio of players out of Trinity Catholic in St. Louis, MO. Washington makes it all look so easy and effortless while embarrassing DBs and scoring TDs. This kid is going to be a highly coveted recruit in next year’s class.

2019 ATH Isaiah Williams - Williams plays QB for Trinity Catholic but will probably end up at WR at the next level. Human joystick is an overused way of describing players but I don’t think there’s a better way of explaining how this kid plays. Elite athlete that will be recruited by every major power in the country next year.

2019 LB Shammond Cooper - This Trinity Catholic team is absolutely loaded. Cooper is a fun LB to watch on film. He diagnosis plays quickly and can fly to the ball. Expect a lot of teams to be visiting this school over the next year and half.

2019 WR Ramel Keyton - This kid might have the best hands in the 2019 class. He doesn’t have elite speed or size but he has enough of both to match with his elite catching ability to be a big time prospect. He’s one of my early favorites of the 2019 class.

2019 WR Trey Knox - Knox is teammates with 2018 AU RB target Master Teague so expect AU’s coaching staff to make plenty of visits to Murfreesboro over the next 2 seasons. He’s a big bodied WR that is hard to bring down and uses his size well to shield off defenders and score TDs.

2019 DT Ishmael Sopsher - Good chance this kid ends up the #1 OVR player in the country in the 2019 class. 6’4” 305 lb monster up front that can slide out and play end or cause havoc at DT. I believe LSU and Alabama are the early favorites.

2020 RB Jaylan Knighton - I believe AU is his first Power 5 offer though not 100% sure on that. Obviously offering a kid that is a rising sophomore means the staff sees some serious potential in this kid.

2020 DT McKinnley Jackson - Jackson was a terror last year as a freshman at George County in Lucedale, MS. Ole Miss and Auburn have both jumped into the race early.

Other News

247’s Keith Niebuhr put together a list of the best bets to join the 2018 class. He also has another slideshow up detailing every player AU has offered with a note on their recruitment.

I have written a bunch about Auburn’s DT recruiting this year and have talked about a number of instate guys AU could pursue. Well there is another name to add to the list in 3* Allen Love who Auburn is checking out today.

Auburn still leads for 4* LB Zakoby McClain. He appears to be one of Travis Williams’s top targets in the 2018 class.

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