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  • How Jay-Z’s Music Inspired ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 2

    How Jay-Z’s Music Inspired ‘Reasonable Doubt’ Season 2

    During the Season 2 premiere of “Reasonable Doubt,” Hulu’s legal drama about high-powered criminal defense attorney Jacqueline “Jax” Stewart (Emayatzy Corinealdi), the subject of mortality cues up another high-profile murder case waiting to be tried in court. The protagonist, still reeling from the traumatic events of her near-fatal kidnapping in the Season 1 finale, gets a call from her best friend, Shanelle (Shannon Kane), who confesses that she just killed her NFL star husband, JT (Christopher Mychael Watson), after another domestic violence incident.

    The aftermath of the homicide and Jax’s inner turmoil are both set against the backdrop of the opening episode titled “Can I Live,” named after the classic track featured on Jay-Z’s critically acclaimed debut album, which shares the same name as the television series.

    Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt,” released in 1996, is the seminal masterwork that helped birth a hip-hop legend, arguably the best in the game. Mafioso rhymes about a hustler lifestyle and upbringing in Brooklyn’s Marcy Houses kick-started Jay-Z’s ascent to the upper echelon of rap. Decades before creating a show with nods to Jay-Z’s landmark album, veteran TV writer Raamla Mohamed was an avid fan of the New Yorker’s way with words.

    “I was in high school when ‘Reasonable Doubt’ came out, and I’m dating myself, obviously,” Mohamed muses over a morning Zoom call. “I just remember we had to use the carpool for school, and someone put in the CD, and I remember the first song I heard was, ‘Can I Live’… I never heard anyone rapping over [a beat like that]. It just was so gangster.”

    As a high schooler, Los Angeles native Mohamed cherished Jay-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” (her favorite Jay-Z album) for opening her eyes to more pockets of gritty regional rap, from the East Coast to the South. But as she grew older, she also developed a deep appreciation for how the rapper’s opus jump-started his trajectory toward mogul status with his billion-dollar empire. It motivated her to strive for the same prestige in her career, in which she’s earned credits on hit shows like “Scandal” and “Little Fires Everywhere.”

    “I just really appreciated his consistency, and I started to respect him as an artist and a creative,” Mohamed explains of her admiration for Jay-Z. “I connect to people who are all about always being better.”

    When it came time for the television creator to give her show a proper title, she didn’t have to look very far. “It’s funny. I was thinking about what the name of the show could be, and I suddenly just looked over, and I had the Jay-Z [‘Reasonable Doubt’] album cover [propped] up.”

    The title of the album and Mohamed’s show both play on the burden of proof in criminal trials, a perfect fit for a dramatic story about courtroom matters. However, Mohamed had a bigger vision for her Hulu series, which was to give it an edge against other legal shows, one that coincided with her outlook on Jay-Z’s legacy.

    “I started thinking about this idea of Black excellence and that, in a lot of ways, Jay-Z has merged this idea of being gangster and street with this intellectual, sophisticated sense of hip-hop that I don’t think a lot of other rappers have done,” the showrunner explains.

    That example of prosperous success for Black people weighed heavily on the creative development of Mohamed’s “Reasonable Doubt,” specifically regarding leading lady Jax.

    Emayatzy Corinealdi as Jax Stewart in Episode 207 of "Reasonable Doubt."
    Emayatzy Corinealdi as Jax Stewart in Episode 207 of “Reasonable Doubt.”

    “I feel like [Jax] embodies that 40-plus Black excellence,” the TV creator says, noting that Corinealdi’s character is multifaceted in ways Black women aren’t often represented on television. “There’s still this wanting to strive to be excellent, to grow Black wealth, but also staying true to who you are and not feeling like you can’t be both things at the same time.”

    “Reasonable Doubt” makes more obvious connections to Jay-Z, too, like episode titles named after his songs, cleverly used to complement Season 2’s storylines.

    “One thing that’s great is that Jay-Z has so many songs, so I know I’ll never run out of titles,” Mohamed jokes. However, each Season 2 episode does conveniently have a track title from the rap legend’s catalog to chronicle everything happening with Shanelle’s murder case. For instance, Episode 202, “Say Hello” (featured on Jay-Z’s “American Gangster” album), introduces the new attorney running point on her defense, Morris Chestnut’s Corey Cash. Its follow-up episode, 203, “Part II (On the Run)” (named after the song on Jay-Z’s “Magna Carta Holy Grail” album), shows Shanelle literally on the run with her secret lover, Adrian (Vaughn W. Hebron), as she tries to avoid jail time.

    “I do look at the titles and think about what are the songs that exemplify and personify what I want the theme of that episode to be,” Mohamed explains of her show’s creative process. “Every episode is definitely connected. I try not to make it random.”

    The Jay-Z through-line mirrors this season’s murder trial in subsequent “Reasonable Doubt” episodes, such as “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” (205), “This Can’t Be Life” (206) and “Who You Wit” (209). But that’s not all that’s happening. Season 2 also focuses on Jax’s rocky marriage with her estranged husband, Lewis (McKinley Freeman), as they navigate relationship issues, including infidelity, in couples therapy. Things come to a head in Episode 207, “Venus vs. Mars,” from a track on Jay-Z’s “The Blueprint 3,” which recalls a romance that starts nice but ultimately sours.

    The selection of these episode titles is largely handled by Mohamed, who sees these songs as “just as important to me as a story.” Because, according to the showrunner, the songs featured within the show or as titles are the story.

    Mohamed points this out with the title of the “Reasonable Doubt” Season 2 finale, “Encore,” named after the song on Jay-Z’s “The Black Album.” The final episode in a sense gives everyone their encore, a second chance to get their lives back on track. Most notably, Shanelle is set free following her trial’s guilty verdict after a judge suspends her sentencing. Meanwhile, Jax finally gets closure from her kidnapper/ex-client, Damon (Michael Ealy), after seemingly having a breakthrough talk with his ghost.

    The “Encore” finale could also be a hint toward a potential third season of “Reasonable Doubt,” as Jay-Z’s chorus line suggests, “Do you want more?”

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    Mohamed is certainly crossing her fingers that her Hulu series gets renewed again. With two high-stakes seasons in the books, the creator is proud to say “Reasonable Doubt” has grown an audience that appreciates her show’s storytelling and hip-hop influence.

    “I think the best thing is when you see how it impacts people,” Mohamed concludes. “I love it when I go on YouTube and I see a song that I put on the show, and people are like, ‘I’m here ’cause of ‘Reasonable Doubt.’”

    “It’s crazy what we do,” she adds. “You don’t know what the impact is, and I think that that’s just such a special place to be able to live and exist in.”

    All episodes of “Reasonable Doubt” Season 2 are streaming now on Hulu.

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  • Into the nitty-gritty: With 2 weeks left in regular season, area high school football teams try to hold onto Upper Peninsula rankings | News, Sports, Jobs

    Into the nitty-gritty: With 2 weeks left in regular season, area high school football teams try to hold onto Upper Peninsula rankings | News, Sports, Jobs

    With Ishpeming trying to play catchup against Indian River Inland Lakes in the fourth quarter, Hematites quarterback Caden Luoma, top, throws the ball past a swarm of defenders that would get intercepted and effectively end their game played at the Ishpeming Playgrounds on Sept. 28. (Journal photo by Caden Sierra)

    (first-place votes in parentheses)

    ———————–

    11-player W-L Pts Pvs

    1. Menominee (5) 7-0 25 1

    Marquette quarterback Ford Richardson, left, picks up several yards before he would be pushed out of bounds by Escanaba’s Gavin Wagner at William R. Hart Stadium in Marquette on Oct. 4. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps)

    2. Kingsford 7-0 20 2

    3. Marquette 5-2 12 3

    4. Iron Mountain 7-0 10 5

    5. Negaunee 5-2 7 4

    Others receiving votes: Calumet (4-3) 1

    Ishpeming quarterback Caden Luoma gets tied up with Indian River Inland Lakes defenders while trying to make a gain in third quarter of their game played at the Ishpeming Playgrounds on Sept. 28. (Journal photo by Caden Sierra)

    ———————–

    8-player W-L Pts Pvs

    1. Forest Park (3) 7-0 23 1

    2. Pickford (2) 7-0 22 2

    3. North Central 6-1 13 4

    4. Norway 6-1 12 3

    5. Ishpeming

    4-2 2 —

    Others receiving votes: Munising (5-2) 1, Bessemer (4-3) 1, Rudyard (4-3) 1

    ———————–

    MARQUETTE — Negaunee and Munising slipped a bit while Marquette was able to maintain its position in Upper Peninsula high school football polls after all three area teams lost last week.

    And Ishpeming made a move back into the top five after the Hematites posted a rather convincing win.

    All this is included in the weekly rankings among U.P. teams conducted each week by the U.P. Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association.

    Ishpeming blew out Sturgeon Bay Sevastopol, Wisconsin, 54-0 on Friday to move back into the No. 5 position in the eight-player ratings, but just barely.

    The Hematites (4-2) drew two votes as previous fifth-place Munising (5-2), along with Bessemer (4-3) and Rudyard (4-3), each garnered a single vote and just missed the top five.

    Munising lost a narrow 29-28 decision to Rudyard to slip in the rankings.

    The top four teams in eight-player had minimal changes after each won last week. No. 1 Forest Park (7-0) remains one vote ahead of No. 2 Pickford (7-0) as the Trojans bounced Ironwood 58-8 and the Panthers pulled off an almost identical 58-0 shellacking of St. Ignace.

    No. 3 North Central (6-1) switched spots with No. 4 Norway (6-1), with the Jets outscoring Ontonagon 78-43 and Knights sneaking by Newberry 36-30.

    In 11-player, Negaunee (5-2) slipped a position to No. 5 after the Miners lost 34-19 after hosting unanimous No. 1 Menominee. This was easily the Maroons closest game so far this season.

    Marquette (5-2) held onto No. 3 despite falling to Petoskey 28-23.

    Iron Mountain (7-0) remained unbeaten and bumped past Negaunee into the No. 4 spot after the Mountaineers flew past Bark River-Harris 40-7.

    Kingsford (7-0) remained a consensus No. 2 after handling Westwood 34-6, while Calumet (4-3) picked up a single vote after downing Hancock 47-18.

    The Associated Press also releases statewide rankings for each MHSAA division, but those weren’t available by early Tuesday evening.

    In area games this week, there are a quintet of contests scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday — Gwinn at L’Anse, Hancock at Westwood, Houghton at Negaunee, St. Ignace at Munising and Iron Mountain at Manistique. The Mid Peninsula at Ishpeming game also scheduled for that night was previously canceled.

    On Saturday, Superior Central hosts Carney-Nadeau at 4 p.m., while Marquette entertains Cadillac at 6 p.m.

    Steve Brownlee can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 552. His email address is sbrownlee@miningjournal.net.

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  • High School Football: WDC cancels remainder of football season – Brainerd Dispatch

    High School Football: WDC cancels remainder of football season – Brainerd Dispatch

    WADENA — Wadena-Deer Creek High School canceled the rest of its varsity football schedule starting Oct. 14.

    Student-athletes were made aware of the decision at a meeting with coaches and administration following the school day and parents were notified following the

    meeting. The scheduled home game against Staples-Motley Oct. 16 will not be played

    nor will the Wolverines participate in the Section 6-2A playoffs this season.

    Due to multiple injuries, WDC would only be able to dress nine student-athletes in grades 10-12 for its upcoming game. Out of concern for student safety, the administration and coaches decided to not play the team’s last regular season game.

    “This very difficult decision was made following much discussion and processing,” WDC activities director Norm Gallant said. “Football is a tough, physical game. Keeping students safe and healthy are paramount in this decision. Putting multiple ninth-grade students, many of whom are as young as 14 years old, in a physical game like football against juniors and seniors who are older, bigger, faster and stronger is not good for anyone. We have had a small group of boys in this year’s junior and senior classes all the way through. We knew that coming into the season. Our entire team had a great off-season in the weight room and in speed and conditioning training. With the number of injuries sustained in our top three grades; we just cannot continue to put kids in a position where we do not have a reasonable expectation of safety.”

    The team completed its junior varsity season and had good numbers of student-athletes in freshman and sophomore classes, as well as in the junior high and youth programs.

    “We know we will have a small group of seniors next year, but we expect more numbers in the sophomore and junior classes,” Gallant said. “We have to make a decision that is best for our program long term. Continuing to play athletes who are too young and not physically ready to play at the varsity level just puts them in a position to fail, potentially get hurt, and not play next season.

    “We are very proud of our team this year. They worked extremely hard, both during the off-season and this season. We can’t control injuries. The players are coachable and have a great mindset, despite the adversity. We reached a critical point where we had to make a tough choice. We feel for our four seniors who are still healthy, but ultimately we have to do this.”

    WDC finishes the season 1-7.

    Staples-Motley activities director Josh Lee said the Cardinals would entertain ideas of making this game up against a different opponent, but is not seeking out alternatives. The Cardinals are also banged up Lee said and the week of rest will be a plus moving forward for the playoffs.

    The undefeated Cardinals will likely get the No. 1 seed for the Section 6-2A playoffs and will likely play Menahga in the section semifinals. The other semifinal game will likely pit Pillager vs. Osakis. The section semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26. The section final will be played Friday, Nov. 1, at the Fargodome.

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  • The Shocking Secrets of Colter Shaw in Tracker Season 1 and What to Expect From His Complex Journey in Season 2

    The Shocking Secrets of Colter Shaw in Tracker Season 1 and What to Expect From His Complex Journey in Season 2

    In 2024, CBS launched a new show called Tracker, which became a hit among viewers. It stars Justin Hartley, who many know from shows like This Is Us and Smallville. He plays Colter Shaw, a man who helps people find things or loved ones who have gone missing, but he charges for his services.

    Hartley not only plays the lead role but also works as an executive producer on the show. Tracker isn’t your typical crime show, and it doesn’t follow the usual storyline of a lone hero solving crimes in one city. Instead, each episode takes Colter to different places, where he faces new problems and helps solve them.

    As the first season unfolds, we begin to learn more about Colter Shaw’s past, especially the dark secrets surrounding his family. The first season may not have rushed into big revelations, but it carefully laid the groundwork for future episodes. This slow but steady storytelling approach is one of the reasons why Tracker stands out.

    The series uses a mixture of standalone plots and ongoing mystery. While each episode has its own case to solve, there are hints throughout that point to a larger story, especially about Colter’s family. As fans eagerly await the arrival of Season 2, it’s a good time to reflect on the key moments of Season 1 and recall where Colter’s story left off.

    Colter Shaw’s Search for Truth in Tracker Season 1

    From the very beginning of the show, we learn that Colter Shaw is a man with a mission. Actually, he has many missions, because he’s always helping people find things or loved ones that have gone missing. He often says, “We’re all looking for something,” which shows just how dedicated he is to getting the job done.

    Colter makes it clear that he won’t stop until his clients get the answers they need. While most of Colter’s cases are standalone, meaning each episode has its own story, there is a larger mystery running in the background of the show, which involves his own family.

    Colter’s reasons for helping others aren’t just about money—there’s something deeper going on. Over time, we discover that Colter is driven by events from his past.

    When Colter was a teenager, his father, Ashton Shaw, moved their family off the grid. Ashton believed that the government was conspiring against them and took extreme measures to protect his family. They lived in isolation, away from the rest of society.

    One day, during a thunderstorm, Ashton died unexpectedly, leaving his family in shock. Looking back on it, Colter thought his father might have lost his grip on reality.

    He also believed that his older brother, Russell, might have been responsible for their father’s death. This tragedy left a deep impact on Colter and his siblings, and it’s a key part of why Colter is so focused on solving other people’s problems.

    Early in the series, we see that Russell, who hasn’t spoken to Colter in years, tries to reach out. He calls Colter several times, but Colter doesn’t answer. Colter’s mother, Mary Dove Shaw, tells him to ignore his brother and stay away from him.

    She had told him to leave Russell behind about 20 years ago, and Colter seemed fine with following that advice—at least for a while. But things begin to change when Colter’s sister, Dory, encourages him to let Russell back into his life. Dory believes that it’s time for the family to reconnect and that Russell has something important to share.

    When Colter finally decides to meet with Russell, he learns that Russell didn’t kill their father after all. Russell reveals that many things were going on during their childhood that neither of them fully understood at the time. Dory also seems to have her own theories about what happened.

    In one episode, “Beyond the Campus Walls,” Dory suggests that their father’s obsession with the government may not have been as far-fetched as it seemed. She hints that there was more to the story and that their father’s death might not have been as simple as they thought. These conversations leave Colter wondering who is telling the truth and who might be hiding something.

    In the season finale, “The Storm,” Colter learns a shocking truth from a family friend, Lizzie Hawking. She tells him that his mother had been having an affair with her father. This revelation changes everything for Colter and offers a possible explanation for Ashton Shaw’s sudden death.

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    Still from Tracker (Credit: Paramount+)

    However, the story doesn’t end there. Russell’s involvement with some questionable military figures raises even more questions. Could Ashton’s death have been linked to something much bigger than just a family affair?

    As the season wraps up, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: Colter’s family history is far more complicated than he ever realized. With Russell and Dory set to return in Season 2, it seems likely that we will see more family reunions and perhaps more secrets coming to light.

    Colter’s Struggles With Keeping His Life Separate

    One of the things that makes Colter Shaw such an interesting character is how he manages to keep his personal and professional lives separate. Even though he works closely with a group of co-workers, including Teddi Bruin, Velma Bruin, Bobby Exley, and Reenie Greene, Colter doesn’t share much about his family or his past with them.

    He has built walls around himself and prefers to keep others at a distance. This can make him seem mysterious, but it also shows how deeply affected he is by his past.

    Reenie Greene, Colter’s lawyer, is one of the few people who seems to be able to get close to him. Throughout the first season, Reenie starts to find small cracks in Colter’s emotional armor. She tries to learn more about him, and as she does, she becomes more involved in his life.

    Reenie’s growing involvement with Colter may play a significant role in the next season, especially as Colter continues to deal with his complicated family dynamics.

    Colter Shaw and Reenie Greene’s Relationship: Will It Turn Romantic?

    From the early episodes of Tracker, there is a noticeable connection between Colter Shaw and Reenie Greene. While the show hasn’t officially made them a romantic couple yet, there are plenty of moments that suggest they have feelings for each other.

    They share longing looks, exchange witty remarks, and Colter often puts himself in danger to protect Reenie. He’s willing to go the extra mile for her, and not just because it’s part of his job.

    Reenie’s role in the show has grown significantly throughout the first season. As the series’ main female lead, Reenie is involved in many of the key episodes.

    Fiona Rene, who plays Reenie, has great on-screen chemistry with Justin Hartley, and the show’s creators seem to be holding off on fully developing their relationship until the right moment. Fans are hopeful that we’ll see more of their dynamic in Season 2, perhaps with their relationship taking a more serious turn.

    But there is an in-universe reason why Colter and Reenie haven’t started a romance yet: Colter has a hard time with commitment. He doesn’t like being tied down and prefers to live a life of independence. His job requires him to constantly be on the move, and his lifestyle reflects his need for freedom.

    He lives in a camper, and this mobile lifestyle symbolizes his internal need for isolation. He doesn’t let people in easily, not even his own family.

    One scene in particular highlights Colter’s reluctance to stay in one place. After helping Bobby Exley’s friend in the episode “Chicago,” Bobby offers to buy Colter and Reenie lunch. Rather than sticking around for a simple meal, Colter quickly leaves for Sioux Falls.

    This pattern of leaving without saying goodbye happens several times throughout the season. Colter has a habit of making sudden exits, which shows how uncomfortable he is with forming deep connections. Even with his handlers, Teddi and Velma Bruin, Colter keeps some emotional distance.

    Reenie has her work cut out for her if she wants to break down Colter’s walls. But she’s not the only potential love interest in Colter’s life.

    Billie Matalon: Another Love Interest for Colter Shaw?

    While Tracker has a relatively small main cast, one guest character made a big impression on fans: Billie Matalon, played by Sofia Pernas. Billie is another reward-seeker, much like Colter. She first appears in the episode “Lexington,” but it’s clear that she and Colter have a history.

    They worked together on a job in Miami, but things didn’t end well. Billie betrays Colter during that job, which has created some tension between them.

    Despite the betrayal, Billie and Colter have undeniable chemistry. Their interactions are filled with sparks, and Billie could serve as a romantic foil to Reenie. This is made even more interesting by the fact that Sofia Pernas, who plays Billie, is Justin Hartley’s real-life wife.

    The two actors met while working together on The Young and the Restless and eventually got married. Their real-life connection adds an extra layer of intrigue to their on-screen relationship.

    It will be interesting to see how the show balances Colter’s potential relationships with Reenie and Billie in Season 2. Will Colter finally open up to Reenie, or will Billie’s reappearance cause more complications in his personal life? Either way, fans are eager to see how these dynamics play out in future episodes.

    What to Expect in Tracker Season 2

    As Season 2 of Tracker approaches, fans are excited to see what’s next for Colter Shaw. The first season ended with many unanswered questions, especially about Colter’s family. But Tracker is known for its episodic nature, where each installment features a standalone plot.

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    Still from Tracker (Credit: Paramount+)

    This structure allows the show to focus on different cases each week, which keeps the storytelling fresh and exciting. However, it can also push the larger story arcs, like Colter’s family mystery, to the background.

    Some standout episodes from Season 1 include “Missoula,” which centers on a dangerous cult, “Aurora,” a horror-themed missing person case, and “Into the Wild,” which features the talented Peter Stormare. These episodes are examples of Tracker’s ability to balance intriguing standalone cases with the overarching mystery surrounding Colter’s past.

    As for Season 2, we know that there will be some changes to the team. Robin Weigert, who played Teddi Bruin, won’t be returning for the new season. Her character’s departure means that Reenie Greene will likely take on a more prominent role within Colter’s team.

    Reenie, who was previously Colter’s go-to lawyer, will now be working closely with Velma Bruin on a new business venture. This new job will not only help Colter financially but will also allow him to continue helping people who need skills that go beyond the law.

    In the upcoming season, Colter’s first case will involve searching for a missing mother who has ties to organized crime in Arkansas. This storyline is expected to feature both Russell Shaw and Billie Matalon, who will return in the first few episodes.

    As Colter continues to tackle new challenges, fans are eager to see how the remaining family secrets will be revealed and what new twists await him in Season 2.

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  • The Shocking Secrets of Colter Shaw in Tracker Season 1 and What to Expect From His Complex Journey in Season 2

    The Shocking Secrets of Colter Shaw in Tracker Season 1 and What to Expect From His Complex Journey in Season 2

    In 2024, CBS launched a new show called Tracker, which became a hit among viewers. It stars Justin Hartley, who many know from shows like This Is Us and Smallville. He plays Colter Shaw, a man who helps people find things or loved ones who have gone missing, but he charges for his services.

    Hartley not only plays the lead role but also works as an executive producer on the show. Tracker isn’t your typical crime show, and it doesn’t follow the usual storyline of a lone hero solving crimes in one city. Instead, each episode takes Colter to different places, where he faces new problems and helps solve them.

    As the first season unfolds, we begin to learn more about Colter Shaw’s past, especially the dark secrets surrounding his family. The first season may not have rushed into big revelations, but it carefully laid the groundwork for future episodes. This slow but steady storytelling approach is one of the reasons why Tracker stands out.

    The series uses a mixture of standalone plots and ongoing mystery. While each episode has its own case to solve, there are hints throughout that point to a larger story, especially about Colter’s family. As fans eagerly await the arrival of Season 2, it’s a good time to reflect on the key moments of Season 1 and recall where Colter’s story left off.

    Colter Shaw’s Search for Truth in Tracker Season 1

    From the very beginning of the show, we learn that Colter Shaw is a man with a mission. Actually, he has many missions, because he’s always helping people find things or loved ones that have gone missing. He often says, “We’re all looking for something,” which shows just how dedicated he is to getting the job done.

    Colter makes it clear that he won’t stop until his clients get the answers they need. While most of Colter’s cases are standalone, meaning each episode has its own story, there is a larger mystery running in the background of the show, which involves his own family.

    Colter’s reasons for helping others aren’t just about money—there’s something deeper going on. Over time, we discover that Colter is driven by events from his past.

    When Colter was a teenager, his father, Ashton Shaw, moved their family off the grid. Ashton believed that the government was conspiring against them and took extreme measures to protect his family. They lived in isolation, away from the rest of society.

    One day, during a thunderstorm, Ashton died unexpectedly, leaving his family in shock. Looking back on it, Colter thought his father might have lost his grip on reality.

    He also believed that his older brother, Russell, might have been responsible for their father’s death. This tragedy left a deep impact on Colter and his siblings, and it’s a key part of why Colter is so focused on solving other people’s problems.

    Early in the series, we see that Russell, who hasn’t spoken to Colter in years, tries to reach out. He calls Colter several times, but Colter doesn’t answer. Colter’s mother, Mary Dove Shaw, tells him to ignore his brother and stay away from him.

    She had told him to leave Russell behind about 20 years ago, and Colter seemed fine with following that advice—at least for a while. But things begin to change when Colter’s sister, Dory, encourages him to let Russell back into his life. Dory believes that it’s time for the family to reconnect and that Russell has something important to share.

    When Colter finally decides to meet with Russell, he learns that Russell didn’t kill their father after all. Russell reveals that many things were going on during their childhood that neither of them fully understood at the time. Dory also seems to have her own theories about what happened.

    In one episode, “Beyond the Campus Walls,” Dory suggests that their father’s obsession with the government may not have been as far-fetched as it seemed. She hints that there was more to the story and that their father’s death might not have been as simple as they thought. These conversations leave Colter wondering who is telling the truth and who might be hiding something.

    In the season finale, “The Storm,” Colter learns a shocking truth from a family friend, Lizzie Hawking. She tells him that his mother had been having an affair with her father. This revelation changes everything for Colter and offers a possible explanation for Ashton Shaw’s sudden death.

    TrackerTracker
    Still from Tracker (Credit: Paramount+)

    However, the story doesn’t end there. Russell’s involvement with some questionable military figures raises even more questions. Could Ashton’s death have been linked to something much bigger than just a family affair?

    As the season wraps up, we are left with more questions than answers. But one thing is clear: Colter’s family history is far more complicated than he ever realized. With Russell and Dory set to return in Season 2, it seems likely that we will see more family reunions and perhaps more secrets coming to light.

    Colter’s Struggles With Keeping His Life Separate

    One of the things that makes Colter Shaw such an interesting character is how he manages to keep his personal and professional lives separate. Even though he works closely with a group of co-workers, including Teddi Bruin, Velma Bruin, Bobby Exley, and Reenie Greene, Colter doesn’t share much about his family or his past with them.

    He has built walls around himself and prefers to keep others at a distance. This can make him seem mysterious, but it also shows how deeply affected he is by his past.

    Reenie Greene, Colter’s lawyer, is one of the few people who seems to be able to get close to him. Throughout the first season, Reenie starts to find small cracks in Colter’s emotional armor. She tries to learn more about him, and as she does, she becomes more involved in his life.

    Reenie’s growing involvement with Colter may play a significant role in the next season, especially as Colter continues to deal with his complicated family dynamics.

    Colter Shaw and Reenie Greene’s Relationship: Will It Turn Romantic?

    From the early episodes of Tracker, there is a noticeable connection between Colter Shaw and Reenie Greene. While the show hasn’t officially made them a romantic couple yet, there are plenty of moments that suggest they have feelings for each other.

    They share longing looks, exchange witty remarks, and Colter often puts himself in danger to protect Reenie. He’s willing to go the extra mile for her, and not just because it’s part of his job.

    Reenie’s role in the show has grown significantly throughout the first season. As the series’ main female lead, Reenie is involved in many of the key episodes.

    Fiona Rene, who plays Reenie, has great on-screen chemistry with Justin Hartley, and the show’s creators seem to be holding off on fully developing their relationship until the right moment. Fans are hopeful that we’ll see more of their dynamic in Season 2, perhaps with their relationship taking a more serious turn.

    But there is an in-universe reason why Colter and Reenie haven’t started a romance yet: Colter has a hard time with commitment. He doesn’t like being tied down and prefers to live a life of independence. His job requires him to constantly be on the move, and his lifestyle reflects his need for freedom.

    He lives in a camper, and this mobile lifestyle symbolizes his internal need for isolation. He doesn’t let people in easily, not even his own family.

    One scene in particular highlights Colter’s reluctance to stay in one place. After helping Bobby Exley’s friend in the episode “Chicago,” Bobby offers to buy Colter and Reenie lunch. Rather than sticking around for a simple meal, Colter quickly leaves for Sioux Falls.

    This pattern of leaving without saying goodbye happens several times throughout the season. Colter has a habit of making sudden exits, which shows how uncomfortable he is with forming deep connections. Even with his handlers, Teddi and Velma Bruin, Colter keeps some emotional distance.

    Reenie has her work cut out for her if she wants to break down Colter’s walls. But she’s not the only potential love interest in Colter’s life.

    Billie Matalon: Another Love Interest for Colter Shaw?

    While Tracker has a relatively small main cast, one guest character made a big impression on fans: Billie Matalon, played by Sofia Pernas. Billie is another reward-seeker, much like Colter. She first appears in the episode “Lexington,” but it’s clear that she and Colter have a history.

    They worked together on a job in Miami, but things didn’t end well. Billie betrays Colter during that job, which has created some tension between them.

    Despite the betrayal, Billie and Colter have undeniable chemistry. Their interactions are filled with sparks, and Billie could serve as a romantic foil to Reenie. This is made even more interesting by the fact that Sofia Pernas, who plays Billie, is Justin Hartley’s real-life wife.

    The two actors met while working together on The Young and the Restless and eventually got married. Their real-life connection adds an extra layer of intrigue to their on-screen relationship.

    It will be interesting to see how the show balances Colter’s potential relationships with Reenie and Billie in Season 2. Will Colter finally open up to Reenie, or will Billie’s reappearance cause more complications in his personal life? Either way, fans are eager to see how these dynamics play out in future episodes.

    What to Expect in Tracker Season 2

    As Season 2 of Tracker approaches, fans are excited to see what’s next for Colter Shaw. The first season ended with many unanswered questions, especially about Colter’s family. But Tracker is known for its episodic nature, where each installment features a standalone plot.

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    Still from Tracker (Credit: Paramount+)

    This structure allows the show to focus on different cases each week, which keeps the storytelling fresh and exciting. However, it can also push the larger story arcs, like Colter’s family mystery, to the background.

    Some standout episodes from Season 1 include “Missoula,” which centers on a dangerous cult, “Aurora,” a horror-themed missing person case, and “Into the Wild,” which features the talented Peter Stormare. These episodes are examples of Tracker’s ability to balance intriguing standalone cases with the overarching mystery surrounding Colter’s past.

    As for Season 2, we know that there will be some changes to the team. Robin Weigert, who played Teddi Bruin, won’t be returning for the new season. Her character’s departure means that Reenie Greene will likely take on a more prominent role within Colter’s team.

    Reenie, who was previously Colter’s go-to lawyer, will now be working closely with Velma Bruin on a new business venture. This new job will not only help Colter financially but will also allow him to continue helping people who need skills that go beyond the law.

    In the upcoming season, Colter’s first case will involve searching for a missing mother who has ties to organized crime in Arkansas. This storyline is expected to feature both Russell Shaw and Billie Matalon, who will return in the first few episodes.

    As Colter continues to tackle new challenges, fans are eager to see how the remaining family secrets will be revealed and what new twists await him in Season 2.

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  • Vanderbilt football has turned around season because of these things

    LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vanderbilt football kept rolling with a 20-13 win over Kentucky at Kroger Field on Saturday night.

    The Commodores (4-2, 2-1 SEC) remained undefeated since their open week, defeating Alabama and then the Wildcats. Before the off week, Vanderbilt had back-to-back heartbreaking losses against Georgia State and then against Missouri in double overtime.

    Diego Pavia has been better than ever at quarterback, but there are a number of reasons the Commodores have turned their season around and gotten back on track for bowl eligibility. Here are five under-the-radar developments from the past two games:

    Time of possession

    It wasn’t as extreme as holding the ball for 42 minutes against Alabama, but Vanderbilt did get 34:35 of possession Saturday, edging out Kentucky in that department.



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  • Athlete of the week: Mackenzie Toney is looking to put a bow on her junior season with a deep playoff run – LaGrange Daily News

    Athlete of the week: Mackenzie Toney is looking to put a bow on her junior season with a deep playoff run – LaGrange Daily News

    Athlete of the week: Mackenzie Toney is looking to put a bow on her junior season with a deep playoff run

    Published 8:15 am Saturday, October 12, 2024

    Mackenzie Toney does it all for the Callaway softball pitching staff. The junior will find her way into the circle under any circumstances, whether it is a starter or in relief. Toney has pitched 89 innings in the regular season, 37 more than the next-highest Cavalier.

    “It means a lot that the coaching staff trusts me to pitch in big games whether I’m starting or coming off the bench,” Toney said. “I just stay ready for my number to be called.”

    Toney took no time adjusting to the high school ranks, immediately earning a role as a starting pitcher as a freshman. It has been a steady rise to the point where she is now the bonafide no. 1 pitcher on the staff.

    “On the mound, I can control my emotions more than my freshman year, because I would get frustrated, and I got a lot better with that,” Toney said. “I have a lot more spin. I even build up more speed with my pitches. I have a lot more now than what I even had last year.”

    Before finding pitching at 11 years old, Toney was a shortstop and an occasional outfielder. Now, she is practically a pitching specialist, though she has occasionally played first base during the travel ball season.

    The regular season is a wrap as the Cavaliers head into the playoffs that start early next week. As Callaway awaits its playoff opponent, Toney can’t help but look back on how quickly three seasons on the diamond have flown by.

    “It is crazy how fast it went, I might have cried a little on senior night,” Toney said with a chuckle.

    Toney will have to play her senior season without her partner in crime, Karlie Walker. The senior catcher/third baseman helped Toney get acclimated to the varsity team and the two have formed quite a bond over the years.

    “I cried with her on senior night. I’m gonna miss her,” Toney said. “It’s gonna be different for me my senior year.”

    Now, Toney is building a new comradery with freshman catcher Ella Kelly that will continue into next season.

    “I’ve been knowing Ella for years,” Toney said. “Working with her has been great and she is really learning how to catch my pitches.”

    When Toney first put on the jersey for the varsity team she was almost exclusively a pitcher that relied on a pinch hitter. Not anymore. Toney has worked tirelessly to improve her swing and it has paid dividends in the diamond this season as Toney hit .312 with six RBIs in the regular season.

    “I have been working at that, especially during the travel ball season. We’ve been doing a lot of hitting during the summer, and it also helped with coming into high school, but also my mentality changed, stepping into the batter’s box I have more confidence now than what I did have my freshman year because I would just go up there thinking ‘I’m about to strike out.’” Toney said. “Now, I’m more relaxed when I go up there.”

    The junior also hit her first two home runs on varsity this year, the only two home runs any Cavalier hit in 2024 in fact.

    “Those were amazing, they felt great,” Toney said. “The first one it thought ‘How in the world am I doing this.’”

     

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  • Rhule and Nebraska football committed to culture ahead of second half of season | Sports

    Rhule and Nebraska football committed to culture ahead of second half of season | Sports

    The DN’s football coverage is presented by Celerion.

    Nebraska enters a bye week already matching last season’s win total. At 5-1, the Huskers are on the cusp of their first bowl bid since 2016. However, head coach Matt Rhule isn’t ready to celebrate just yet.

    Rhule spoke to the media on Monday at the halfway point of Nebraska’s season. While it hasn’t been perfect, he is thrilled with how the team has handled it all.

    “I’m proud of our players,” Rhule said. “That’s the important message. I’m proud of their work. I’m proud of the lack of distractions. I’m proud of the selflessness. I’m proud of the growth.”

    The team has shared this same commitment, even with some seeing the field less than others. While players deciding to redshirt after four games to improve their stock in the transfer portal is a hot topic in college football, Rhule hasn’t had to deal with any situations.

    “I believe in that journey, I believe in the old school process,” Rhule said. “It takes parents who trust you, takes players who trust you, and at the same time if a player says to me ‘Coach, this isn’t right for me I want to transfer.’ I’m not gonna throw them off the team.”

    Rhule believes in development and not wasting a year of eligibility by playing just a few snaps a game with defensive lineman Riley Van Poppel is a catalyst for this thinking. The sophomore saw his most extensive playing time of the year against the Scarlet Knights, but can only appear in one more regular season contest to preserve his redshirt.

    Van Poppel follows suit to defensive lineman James Williams, who redshirted last season despite recording two sacks in four games. The sophomore has already doubled his production in just the past two weeks alone.

    “James Williams is out there, has a big game statistically,” Rhule said. “We made the decision, a hard decision, but the right decision last year to redshirt him down the stretch and now you see a much more developed player in my mind.”

    Others up for a redshirt are defensive backs Blye Hill, Amare Sanders and Larry Tarver Jr. Hill looked to be in the running for the starting spot at cornerback in the spring before an injury in the spring game kept him sidelined. With the likes of junior Ceyair Wright and redshirt freshman Jeremiah Charles stepping up, Hill gets more time to evolve.

    The Huskers who are seeing the field are playing clean football with the Blackshirts forcing turnovers on one end and the offense keeping the ball out of harm’s way on the other. One of the biggest improvements from last year is Nebraska’s plus-six turnover margin, up from a minus-17 mark in 2023. 

    “It’s a good example of putting your mind to something and getting it done,” Rhule said. “It’s been months and months of work and it’s also something we were working on last year.”

    As for the other two key areas of physicality and discipline, Rhule calls it “a work in progress.” He points out the Illinois game being an occasion where the Huskers lost the toughness battle by being too worried about winning. 

    Penalties haven’t cost the Huskers too much so far, but that is because their opponents are generating them at the same rate. Through six games, Nebraska has committed 47 total penalties with the other sideline also having 47. 

    “It’s not like we’re just getting destroyed like we have 11 [penalties] and they have three, but that’s something I’d like to see us approve,” Rhule said.

    The Huskers enter their first bye week of the season at a win total fans are used to seeing in November. While Rhule still has nightmares of the overtime loss to the Fighting Illini, he remains focused on getting better every week.

    And so is his team. Morale is at an all-time high as Nebraska is bought in on having a successful second half of the year.

    “After Illinois, I could just feel our team and our coaching staff wanting to win this game,” Rhule said. “I enjoy this game better where the guys just go and play.”

    Anthony Rubek is an Assistant Sports Editor at The Daily Nebraskan. Follow him on X at @AnthonyRubek.

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  • Amidst Historic Season, Franklin Football’s Defensive Coordinator is a Fan Favorite

    Amidst Historic Season, Franklin Football’s Defensive Coordinator is a Fan Favorite

    PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – The Franklin County Seahawks, a football team that hasn’t seen much success in it’s short history. But now, the players, coaches, fans, and community are living through history. The team’s defensive coordinator Brock Johnson is one of the many reasons for Franklin’s success. But his other title other than ‘coach’, is Officer Johnson, the school’s student resource officer.

    “They see a different side of me once I take off my normal uniform but I think the respect and everything is still there. They know that I care about them and it’s not just sports. I’ve helped them outside of school and everything and I see them away from school and it’s always Coach. You know I don’t want them calling me officer or mister. It’s a great relationship I have with these kids and I’m really appreciative of it.” Coach Johnson said.

    After Coach John Cooper was made the head coach last year, he brought Coach Johnson along with him. Not only did Coach Cooper know that Coach Johnson had the football knowledge to do the job, he knew he’d be able to make relationships with the kids as an SRO.

    “Sometimes an SRO has a little bit more break time than what a teacher does just different schedules and stuff you know if a student not just an athlete but maybe a student needs somebody to talk, he’s there right there so not only do they get that during the school day but they also get on the football field the baseball diamond so you know it’s just great mentorship 24/7 almost.”

    Being an offensive player in high school, the defense was something Coach Johnson was a little unfamiliar with. Except the fact that his dad was a longtime defensive coordinator at Appalachia High School, so Coach Johnson was always in the film room with him.

    “It kind of just wore on me you know I kind of grew to love it cause you know like I used to all my friends when they would be out riding the streets so to speak, you know, I would be having to watch game field with my dad and I didn’t like it at the time growing up, cause I wanna be with my guys but it kind of gave me a better understanding of the game.”

    All Coach Johnson wants during his time as coach at Franklin, is to see his players and the community succeed.

    “You know he wanted me out here and trust me, I told him I’m on my way man cause it’s like there’s nothing more that I want than to see this school and this community get what they deserve out here on this football field.”

    Copyright 2024 WJHG. All rights reserved.

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  • Man City director of football and Pep Guardiola’s ‘close friend’ Txiki Begiristain will leave champions at the end of the season with a successor already lined up

    Man City director of football and Pep Guardiola’s ‘close friend’ Txiki Begiristain will leave champions at the end of the season with a successor already lined up

    • Txiki Begiristain is reportedly set to leave Man City at the end of the season
    • The long-serving director of football has a close relationship with Pep Guardiola 
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    Manchester City’s renowned sporting director Txiki Begiristain is leaving the club at the end of the season.

    Begiristain was integral to the appointment of Pep Guardiola in 2016 and his working relationship with the manager has seen City dominate the Premier League and win the Treble.

    Begiristain, who is expected to retire after turning 60 in August, has been the mastermind behind overwhelmingly positive transfer business since joining the club in 2012. Girona’s Quique Carcel is believed to be in the frame for the role as City embark on a new era.

    Mail Sport revealed last summer that the former Barcelona winger’s time at the helm was coming to a close and that his departure would be linked to Guardiola’s own future.

    Begiristain’s departure plan was to make sure not to directly coincide with Guardiola leaving – but to come at around the same time.

    Man City's director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave the club after this season

    Man City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain is set to leave the club after this season

    He has a close relationship with Pep Guardiola, who he first met playing at Barcelona

    He has a close relationship with Pep Guardiola, who he first met playing at Barcelona 

    That City are looking at quickly appointing a new sporting director to work alongside him for a handover period offers a potential buffer to that possibility and the chance for the successor to learn the ropes.

    Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of the season and the Catalan usually communicates a decision on his future during the November international break. 

    Sources have expected him to bid farewell next summer but he is yet to confirm his next steps.

    He is a close friend of Pep Guardiola, having been the sporting director who appointed him at Barcelona after the sacking of Frank Rijkaard. They first met as team-mates at Barca. 

    ‘Txiki is the key to all of this,’ Guardiola said years later on his appointment at City in 2016. ‘When nobody else would take a risk on me, when maybe 3 per cent of the people at Barca believed in me, he was the one who insisted on my appointment to the first team. None of this would have been possible without him.’

    He also said: ‘If Txiki worked for Chelsea, I would probably have called Chelsea,’ Guardiola said in 2016.’

    He has been instrumental in bringing in some of their most iconic players, such as Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva, Rodri, and Ederson. 

    Mail Sport exclusively reported in May that Guardiola is expected to leave the 2023 Treble winners.

    Begiristain advocated for Guardiola to become Barca's manager and helped bring him to City

    Begiristain advocated for Guardiola to become Barca’s manager and helped bring him to City

    City will give Guardiola space to make a final decision on his future – and want the most successful boss in their history to extend his stay after 15 major trophies, including delivering a first Champions League. 

    Asked recently about leaving, he said: ‘I’m not going to talk about this subject. When it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.’

    During Begiristain’s time at the club, they have won six Premier League titles, a Champions League, two FA Cups, six EFL Cups, and the Club World Cup.

    While other senior figures such as former chief football operations officer Omar Berrada have come and gone – in his case taking up the CEO role at City, Begiristain has been part of the club’s fabric for over a decade. 



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