Saints Begin QB Competition After Carr Retirement

Missouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz highlighted transfer quarterback Beau Pribula's work ethic and leadership as Pribula competes for the Tigers' starting role after transferring from Penn State. In the NFL, the New Orleans Saints are hosting a three-way quarterback competition following Derek Carr's retirement, with former Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler named as one of the contenders, continuing the trend of OU quarterbacks in the league. Meanwhile, Illinois basketball's strength and conditioning coach Adam Fletcher prepares to work with incoming guard Blake Fagbemi, noted for his explosive athleticism and commitment to physical development. The football community is also mourning the passing of Billy Frank Parker, a former Oklahoma State and NFL player remembered as an influential and underappreciated figure in OSU football history.