Sam Hicks, defense lead Abilene Christian over Northern Arizona 24-0 to extend 1st trip to playoffsStrictly Come Dancing fans issued a complaint following Chris McCausland and Dianne Buswell's latest performance. The pair were back in the ballroom on Saturday night (November 30) after they made it through to the quarter-finals. The latest edition of the BBC One dance contest was also Strictly's Musicals Week special and Chris and Dianne scored 32 for their quickstep to You’re The Top from Anything Goes, with Dianne screaming with delight at the end of the performance. Judge Craig Revel Horwood said of the dance: "Your posture, I think, suffered in this particular dance coming up, and it was getting a little bit hunched again, and your weight seemed to be drifting a little bit too far forward. READ MORE: BBC Strictly Come Dancing pro deals Chris McCausland blow just before quarter final "The footwork at the end was not right as well, but you know what you bring to this? Personality, the acting was absolutely brilliant. And I agree with everyone else, the movement around the floor, the amount of floor you covered, was exceptional." Soon after, Dianne was heard addressing the criticism they received. She told Claudia Winkleman: "I am so grateful for [the judge's] constructive criticism," before Chris to jokingly interjected with: "I'm not!" Dianne then struggled to hold back tears as she continued: "But you mustn't forget, for 20 odd years, Chris's safe space has been down here [looking at the floor]. So for him to stand up and, it makes me quite emotional, because it is a big thing that we've overcome. And you've done so well!" But Strictly fans were flocking to social media as they believed Chris and Dianne deserved a higher score - and they also slammed Anton Du Beke's comments as he said: "I’m with Shirley [Ballas] on your right arm, so close to being wonderful, don’t stop." Chris and Dianne during their Musicals Week performance (Image: PA) Writer and broadcaster Victoria Coren Mitchell wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "'So close to being wonderful but it’s not quite' ??!! Words from another planet. @chrismccausland dancing might be the most wonderful thing that’s ever been on this show. #Strictly." @StephyPhantom replied: "No ‘might’ about it! 100% the most wonderful thing. They are a phenomenal team." @Gracie_M1984 posted: "It really is. I honestly don't know what more this man can do yo earn the scores that he so deserves." @CeeceeNeill15 commented: "Chris and Dianne fantastic loved every second of that Quick Step. Chris getting a mauling from the judges is not on ! Undermarked from Craig again . Can we all get voting for @chrismccausland & @dbuzz6589 #strictly." @Peter_H_Todd fumed: "32 for Chris and Dianne? Under scoring again by the judges! Their comments and reviews of the dance didn't match the scores... Again! #Strictly #StrictlyComeDancing #BBCStrictly." @lifeintweed added: "I loved Chris and Dianne ....again! How does Chris move so fast with such technical steps. A lot of non sighted celebs can't manage the steps, let alone keep a perfect frame! Wish the judges would remember what Chris brings to #Strictly."Report: Chargers expect WR Ladd McConkey, LB Khalil Mack to play vs. Ravens
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ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Sam Hicks scored on a 53-yard run in the fourth quarter and finished with 171 yards on the ground to lead Abilene Christian to a 24-0 victory over Northern Arizona on Saturday in the first round of the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats (9-4), ranked No. 15 in the FCS coaches poll and seeded 15th, qualified for the playoffs for the first time and will travel to play No. 2 seed and nine-time champion North Dakota State (10-2) on Saturday at the Fargo Dome. The Bison had a first-round bye. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings.Celebrate the holidays on ‘Glice’ at new OMSI skating rinkMr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War. After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president. Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia. pic.twitter.com/aqYmcE9tXi — The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) December 29, 2024 His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love. “My brothers, sister and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. “The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.” Mr Carter is expected to receive a state funeral featuring public observances in Atlanta and Washington DC before being buried in his home town of Plains, Georgia. A moderate democrat born in Plains in October 1924, Mr Carter’s political career took him from the Georgia state senate to the state governorship and finally the White House, where he took office as the 39th president. His presidency saw economic disruption amid volatile oil prices, along with social tensions at home and challenges abroad including the Iranian revolution that sparked a 444-day hostage crisis at the US embassy in Tehran. But he also brokered the Camp David Accords between Egypt and Israel, which led to a peace treaty between the two countries in 1979. After his defeat in the 1980 presidential election, he worked for more than four decades leading the Carter Centre, which he and his late wife Rosalynn co-founded in 1982 to “wage peace, fight disease, and build hope”. Mrs Carter, who died last year aged 96, had played a more active role in her husband’s presidency than previous first ladies, with Mr Carter saying she had been “my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished”. Earlier this year, on his 100th birthday, Mr Carter received a private congratulatory message from the King, expressing admiration for his life of public service.
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