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There are three rookies in the starting lineup.
an experienced policeman whose partner is a rookie
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Those 26 wins were the extent of his success, a great rookie season to be sure, but not exactly a guarantee that Tang was John Wooden in waiting.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
After several years of draft falters — dating back to previous regimes — Morgan, who was a part of a few of those setbacks, put together a rookie group with instant impact and immense upside.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
That thought process hasn’t changed, even after hitting 21 home runs in 71 games as a rookie in 2025.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Running back Cam Skattebo, who was putting together a strong rookie campaign for the New York Giants in 2025 before suffering a season-ending ankle injury in Week 8, played for Sac State in 2021 and 2022 before transferring to Arizona State.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
After several years of draft falters — dating back to previous regimes — Morgan, who was a part of a few of those setbacks, put together a rookie group with instant impact and immense upside.
—Mike Kaye
february 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
That thought process hasn’t changed, even after hitting 21 home runs in 71 games as a rookie in 2025.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
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“Rookie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rookie. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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