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By Jeff Hawkins | For The Charlotte Post

Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young floated a pass to the corner of the end zone, attempting to lead Stephen Sullivan to an uncovered segment of the practice field.

Attempting to forge a bigger role within the tight end room, Sullivan fought through the coverage of cornerback Mark Milton. With NFL game officials overlooking the 11-on-11 scrimmage, Sullivan pushed the undrafted rookie away, but Milton reached out to pull him into tighter coverage.

Young’s spiral fell incomplete as Sullivan and Milton’s extra handywork led to a collision and hard tumbles to the turf. Tough play, considering both players were engaged in a non-contract drill.

Milton was proud of the effort.

Sullivan, meanwhile, rose and executed the universal hand motion for a penalty flag.

“Come on, ref!” Sullivan shouted, still on the ground.

Milton rose with a sly grin.

Using on-field assets

Following practice, Milton admitted to interfering with Sullivan with a slick defensive move, one not detected by the officials.

“I got him,” Milton said, grinning. “Oh, yeah. I got away with one.”

But what about the practice video? Secondary/cornerbacks coach Jonathan Cooley likely could identify the transgression. Probably a few teammates, too.Doesn’t matter, Milton said.

“Too late,” he said. “As long as they don’t see that yellow flag, nothing happened.”

But something is brewing.

An undrafted free agent from Baylor, Milton is trying to force his way onto the Panthers’ regular-season roster. Does he have a chance? His speed is a luxury Cooley could exploit. And, considering the defensive backs room was plagued by injuries, the opportunity was there for Milton to run with the second and third units and appear on special teams.

With Donte Jackson recovering from a torn Achilles tendon from last season, C.J. Henderson and Jaycee Horn sidelined, Milton got extra repetitions during offseason training activities and minicamp.

The Panthers also signed cornerback Greg Mabin and safety Josh Thomas to add pre-training camp depth.

“Stay ready, so you don’t (have) to get ready,” Milton said of his practice philosophy. “I always pray over our injured guys, but when things happen, you’ve got step up and capitalize on the opportunities.”

Training camp at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, kicks off July 22 when rookies report.

“Really excited to see how Mark will play during camp,” Jackson said following the minicamp finale at Bank of America Stadium. “He’s been getting after it on the practice field.”

Milton’s questions draw praise from Donte Jackson

While he has yet to practice with pads, Milton’s adjustment to the NFL is ongoing.

“I’m a ball player,” he said. “I’ve been trying to watch the vets to see what they do. See their routines. The margin of error is way lower out here. Mistakes will be made, but making sure I don’t make the mistakes more than once is the coaching point I’ve been taking away so far.”

A native of Houston, Milton, nicknamed “M.J.,” concluded his collegiate career by appearing in 12 games (11 starts) and compiling 46 tackles, three pass break-ups and one interception as a fifth-year senior. He was named honorable mention All-Big 12 by the coaches and the first team Academic All-Big 12.

Speed and intelligence are the attributes Milton wants to bring as a depth-piece to the secondary.

“Really smart player,” Jackson said. “He asks a lot of questions.”

Regarding speed, Milton, who was named to the 2019 All-Big 12 outdoor track and field squad for his work on Baylor’s 4x100 relay team, boasted few players in the NFL, let alone the Panthers, could beat him.

“I’ll take myself over a lot of people, Milton said. “There’s only a few people in this world I’d say is faster than me.”

A five-year veteran, Jackson laughed off the rookie’s claim.

When asked if Milton was the fastest player on the club, Jackson scoffed.

“No,” he said. “You’re talking to the fastest guy on the team.”

Sounds like a Spartanburg challenge.

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At least 282 people were reportedly recently baptized in a single day at a North Carolina multisite megachurch.

Devin Goins, who serves as pastor of Culture and Engagement at Biltmore Church, told The Christian Post that he believes "this can only be attributed to God moving in people's lives."

"Additionally, our team has worked through numerous personal conversations, and we devoted a large portion of the sermon a few weeks ago to the subject of baptism," Goins said.

"Each person was individually counseled to ensure they understood the Gospel and professed Jesus as the Lord of their life. We hope to always be ready for when God moves so that as many can take their next steps as a disciple of Jesus."

The pastor also rejoiced at getting to witness "hundreds of people profess Jesus as Lord" and "to hear each story of God at work in each person's life."

"Baptism is a great step for a Christ-follower, but it is often just the beginning," he added. "Our staff will continue to connect with each person to get involved in biblical community and additional ways to develop as a follower of Jesus. We're excited to continue to guide each person as they continue their discipleship journey."

Biltmore Church, which has seven campuses in North Carolina, was originally founded as Fern Hill Baptist Church in 1889. Bruce Frank became the lead pastor in 2008 as the church expanded into multiple locations.

Frank also recently served as chair of the Southern Baptist Convention's sexual abuse task force, where he called for reform in light of reports that the denomination was failing to appropriately process allegations of sexual misconduct.

"It will take a few years to change the culture and direction," said Frank in a speech at the 2022 SBC Annual Meeting when messengers voted in favor of a series of recommendations to combat sexual abuse.

"But without action to act differently, there is no repentance."

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Milton Quintanilla is a freelance writer and content creator. He is a contributing writer for Christian Headlines and the host of the For Your Soul Podcast, a podcast devoted to sound doctrine and biblical truth. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary.

UPDATE, 3:35 PM: McKenzie Milton has been named the starting quarterback on the Florida State video board during pre-game warm-ups. Jordan Travis was not present during any of pre-game warm-ups. Tate Rodemaker will be QB2.

The Florida State Seminoles are expected to have a different signal caller at the start of its game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack today. Per Noles247, transfer McKenzie Milton is expected to get the call after not seeing the field since the Louisville game. Jordan Travis was not on the field with the other QB’s getting loose about two hours prior to the game. We’ll continue to update the situation in our live pre-game updates thread.

Reports are that quarterback Jordan Travis was sick with a flu-like bug over the past week. The “bug” has run rampant through the Tallahassee area over the past week and a half. On Wednesday, Mike Norvell said, “It’s been a little bit of a challenging week. We’ve had some guys that have been out of practice. Some bugs are going through. It’s one of those things being on a college campus.”

Milton, a transfer from UCF, last started in Florida State’s loss against the Louisville Cardinals. In that game, Milton finished with 248 passing yards, but threw a late interception to seal the victory for Louisville. On the season, Milton has thrown for 548 passing yards and two touchdowns. He has also thrown four interceptions.

The quarterback depth could be thin in the game today as redshirt freshman Chubba Purdy announced he was entering his name in the transfer portal earlier in the week. While Milton is a capable quarterback, the news is a blow to the Florida State offense, as Travis had led the offense to victories in three of their last four games.

By Angela Daniel-Upchurch

Caswell Messenger News Correspondent

Milton Renaissance Foundation will present two sessions recognizing the work of Rolphe Wayne Bailey on Saturday, October 14. One session will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, with a repeat session from 2-4 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Jean Bradsher Scott Renaissance Center, which is the performance and museum annex of the Museum of Milton, located at 11928 Academy Street. Registration is strongly suggested with details below, as seating is limited.

In 1970 the wild turkey population in North Carolina had dropped to an estimated 2,000 birds. Unregulated hunting, rapid deforestation, and habitat destruction had taken a huge toll on the species by the late 1960s. The state requested the service of Wayne Bailey, a field biologist who had restored and managed the wild turkey population in his home state of West Virginia. Bailey and his wife, Florence, relocated to Milton.

With his work chronicled in wildlife magazines over the years, Bailey succeeded in restoring the gobblers through relocation and through the establishment of the spring hunting season. Bailey’s methods were not popular at first. Today, wildlife conservationists and hunters alike credit him with saving the wild bird. For 2020, the NC Wildlife Resources Commission records the population count as 270,000.

Bailey authored many articles over his working career, as well as two books, 50 Years Hunting Wild Turkeys (a rare collector’s item) and Wayne’s Turkey World: 60 Years of Hunting. Game Lands in Caswell County are named in his honor. The National Wild Turkey Federation, of which Bailey was a founding member, presents The Wayne Bailey Lifetime Achievement Award to a deserving recipient annually.

Bob Fulcher is the featured speaker for this event. A native of Ohio, Fulcher is on the board of directors for the National Wild Turkey Federation in that state and serves as a seminar speaker. Fulcher is an award-winning callmaker, having garnered Grand Champion and Champion of Champion awards. Currently, Fulcher is curating Bailey’s papers to be distributed to selected museums.

The sessions are free, however a $10 donation is appreciated. To register, call/text 336-583-8203, email [email protected] or sign up online through EventBrite by searching “The Life and Work of R. Wayne Bailey.” Attendees are asked to use care as only street parking is available.

BURLINGTON, N.C. — Only one North Carolina high school band has been chosen to perform at the Sugar Bowl this year. But there’s an obstacle standing in their way.

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Gregory Milton is the band director at Hugh Cummings High School in Alamance County. He’s been teaching music for 20 years and his love of the art began when he learned how to play the piano at 5 years old.

“I thought the Lord just wanted me to play and teach songs. And so, he now wants me to work on the hearts of his people and work on my heart, so that way again, we are singing the same song,” Milton said.

He’s teaching the kids not only musical skills but life lessons as well.

"I just want to remind myself and my students daily that we are powerful beyond measure whether we are going to New Orleans, whether are going to Roses to play, whether we are going to Walmart playing in the parking lot," Milton said."I just want to remind myself and my students daily that we are powerful beyond measure whether we are going to New Orleans, whether are going to Roses to play, whether we are going to Walmart playing in the parking lot," Milton said. I just want to remind myself and my students daily that we are powerful beyond measure whether we are going to New Orleans, whether are going to Roses to play, whether we are going to Walmart playing in the parking lot,” Milton said. “We are powerful beyond measure. And I am just trying to unlock in these students the key that was unlocked in me.”

The band is preparing for what could be the biggest performance in its history — performing in the parade and halftime show for the Sugar Bowl football game in New Orleans on Dec. 31.

“So, when you’re behind that big school from Texas, California, and you’re playing your butt off, too, they can see even though I’m brown, Black. I can play just like everybody else, and I think that’s going to be key just for confidence,” Milton said.

But to make it to the Superdome, they need money.

“We’re still $50,000 short and the rooms alone are $80,000 because the Sugar Bowl, because of insurance purposes and security, is making all bands stay in the same spot,” Milton said.

But he hopes that’s a challenge they can overcome, because playing in the Big Easy is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for the kids. And he wants them to have the confidence that comes with this opportunity.

“That they are not less than, just because of their home situation or the country that they came from, is not the United States. They are just as gifted and talented as all other students present,” Milton said.

If you would like to help the band make it to the Sugar Bowl, you can donate to Hugh Cummings High and get more information on the school’s website.