The BulleTin • Tuesday, april 20, 2021 A7
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DEAR ABBY
Write to Dear Abby online at dearabby.com
or by mail at P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069
Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-
old girl, and I’m having a
conflict with my mom over
my car. Her car broke down
and she needed to use mine,
which is completely under-
standable, and I agreed. How-
ever, I have a work schedule
I have to stick to, and I need
my car to get to and from. I
pay all the bills for it, and the
title is in my grandfather’s
name.
I asked her to let me use
my car to get to and from
work and for Valentine’s
Day with my boyfriend. She
seemed extremely upset by
it, and now she and my step-
dad continually tell me that
should she EVER need the
car, I have to give it to her.
While I understand she
needs it to get to and from
work, and I’m willing to be
flexible so she can, her de-
mand that I not use it the en-
tire time hers is in the shop
(majority of this time is on
a weekend when she’s not
working) is completely unac-
ceptable because I also have
responsibilities.
How do I help her under-
stand that while she can use
it for work because that is im-
portant, when I need it after
her work hours, I should be
able to use it because I pay for
it? Must I just suck it up and
let her continue using it (put-
ting my relationship with my
boyfriend at risk and possibly
having to walk five miles to
work in bad weather) or tell
her the days I need it are ab-
solute, and since it is my car, I
will be using it?
— Confused in Missouri
Dear Confused: While I
agree with the concept of
“yours” and “mine,” there are
times when family has to pull
together.
On the grand scale of
things at this point, your
mom’s responsibilities as an
adult are more important
than your love life. If your
boyfriend thinks so little of
you that you’re being carless
on a special occasion will de-
stroy your relationship, then
that relationship isn’t des-
tined to last forever.
If lacking access to your
car means you would have
to trudge five miles in bad
weather to and from work,
ask your stepdad or your
grandfather if — in an emer-
gency — one of them can
transport you. But do not at-
tempt to lay down the law to
your mother, or I guarantee
you will not like the conse-
quences.
Dear Abby: There is this
guy that I like a lot. I want to
ask him out, but it recently
came to my attention that we
have a mutual ex-boyfriend.
Should I bring it up or let it
go? He is friends with our
shared ex on Facebook, and I
don’t know what to do.
— Guy With a Crush in
Pennsylvania
Dear Guy: Once the quar-
antine and social distancing
are lifted, ask him out. When
you do, I think it would be
wise to disclose this informa-
tion to your crush because it
will become apparent soon
enough. If things move for-
ward, there will likely be pic-
tures posted on Facebook.
If you try to sweep it under
the carpet, he will think you
are doing it because you have
something to hide. Introduce
the subject this way: “Small
world, isn’t it?”
YOUR HOROSCOPE
By Madalyn Aslan
Top recruit heads to Gonzaga, Suggs to NBA
Associated Press
SPOKANE, Wash. — Chet
Holmgren, the nation’s top
overall recruit, announced
he is heading to Gonzaga on
the same day star guard Jalen
Suggs announced he is leaving
the Bulldogs after one season
to enter the NBA draft.
Holmgren said on ESPN
that he will play for the Bull-
dogs. He will likely play only
one college season.
Holmgren had also been
considering Ohio State, Mich-
igan, North Carolina, Minne-
sota, Memphis and George-
town.
“It was their consistent ap-
proach, how versatile they are
on the court and their offensive
style,” said Holmgren. “They
take their talent and tweak
their system based on their
personnel. They know how to
put it all together.”
Holmgren combines the
skills of a guard with a 7-foot-1
Michael Conroy/AP
Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs celebrates after making a basket during
the championship game against Baylor in the NCAA men’s Final Four
on April 5 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
frame and has been projected
to be the No. 1 overall pick in
the 2022 NBA draft.
As a senior at Minne-
haha Academy in Minne-
sota, Holmgren averaged 20.8
points, 12.6 rebounds, 4.5 as-
sists and 4.7 blocks, shooting
80% from the field.
Holmgren is following in
the footsteps of Suggs, a close
friend who is also from Min-
nesota.
Suggs had a stellar freshman
season, capped off by hitting
one of the most memorable
shots in Final Four history,
a buzzer-beating 3-pointer
Smith
Smith initially expressed his
intent to keep playing but went
unsigned more than a month
into free agency.
“I’m going to take a little
time to enjoy a few of those
walks with my wife, and my
kids have no idea what’s com-
ing for them in the backyard,”
he said.
A self-professed “skinny, no-
name recruit,” Smith was the
No. 1 overall pick in 2005 and
played 14 seasons for San Fran-
cisco, Kansas City and Wash-
ington. He threw for 35,650
yards and 199 touchdowns in
174 regular-season games and
played in seven playoff games.
Super Bowl winner and
2018 MVP Patrick Mahomes
said Smith “really helped me
be the quarterback I am today.”
Kansas City coach Andy Reid
called Smith one of his all-time
favorite players.
“Football wouldn’t let me
give up because, no, this isn’t
just a game,” Smith said. “It’s
about how hard and how far
you can push yourself. It’s
about the bond between those
53 guys in the locker room and
everybody else in the organi-
zation. It’s about fully com-
mitting yourself to something
bigger.”
round and Robinson in the
fifth. But that didn’t go as
planned when Taylor didn’t re-
cover from offseason surgery
to repair a stress fracture and
missed the entire season.
The loss of Taylor helped
lead to the midseason trade for
Dunlap, whose addition led
to a shocking turnaround in
production up front. After just
nine sacks in the first six games
of the season, the Seahawks
had 37 the rest of the year, the
most in the NFL in that span.
So the Seahawks decided
this year to take no chances,
and if that leads to a tough call
or two down the road, so be it.
In fact, that’s what the Sea-
hawks will hope for, because
that would mean, among other
things, that Taylor is fully
healthy and productive, Smith
is fitting in well — it’s worth re-
membering the team has little
invested in him and he’s hardly
a lock to make the roster —
and Robinson is taking a step
forward in Year Two.
The addition of Hyder has
led to conjecture about the
future of Collier, the team’s
first-round pick in 2019, and
whether this looms as some-
thing of a prove-it season for
him (though because he has
a $3.9 million dead cap hit af-
ter June 1, you can likely for-
get about him being cut). The
thought is Collier may have an
even bigger role playing tackle
than last season, when he of-
ten moved inside in the nickel.
Same with Green.
That’s why the Seahawks
could be content with just
three “true’’ tackles in Ford,
Mone and Woods, the latter
two who figure to play mostly
on run downs (and it’s worth
remembering the Seahawks of-
ten had just three tackles active
on gameday last year).
Continued from A5
Smith told GQ earlier this
year that the organization
didn’t expect him to play again.
Coach Ron Rivera agreed
with those comments, noting
he was worried about Smith’s
health.
“The biggest thing he and I
talked about, really, was that
there was really no roadmap
to get us to where we were,”
Rivera said last month. “He
worked his butt off to put him-
self in a position to come back
and play. ... It was always in
the back of my head: ‘What if
he gets hurt again? What if he
hurts that leg, that specific leg?’
I don’t want to be the guy that
put him back on the field to let
him get hurt again.”
Washington released Smith
in March and signed veteran
quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.
against UCLA that sent Gon-
zaga into the national champi-
onship game. The Zags lost to
Baylor in the title game.
Suggs announced in a Twit-
ter post that he will enter the
draft, which was anticipated
since he’s considered a top pick.
“Super excited, can’t wait to
take this next step in my jour-
ney,” Suggs said during an in-
terview on ESPN. “It’s some-
thing I’ve dreamed about since
I was a little kid. I’m ready to
get going.”
Suggs averaged 14.4 points,
5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists as
a freshman.
Suggs, who played with
Holmgren at Minnehaha
Academy and on AAU teams,
was previously the high-
est-rated recruit in Gon-
zaga history. He was 11th in
247sports’ composite rank-
ings when he committed to
the Zags and 10th in the final
rankings for the 2020 class.
Mark Tenally/AP file
Washington quarterback Alex Smith earned AP Comeback Player of
the Year honors for getting back on the field last season, two years re-
moved from his gruesome injury that required 17 surgeries to repair.
Stars show the kind of day you’ll have
DYNAMIC | POSITIVE | AVERAGE | SO-SO | DIFFICULT
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2021: Patient,
sensual and artistic, your perseverance continues to amaze friends and
colleagues. This year, you emerge from working behind the scenes and are
noticed by those who matter. Be conservative with your earnings, and you
won’t have to worry about money. No matter how busy you are, make time
for family activities. If single, open your heart to all types. If attached, it’s
always about unconditional love. ARIES challenges you.
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Plan a surprise for an occasion that honors someone you love.
Reserve tickets for a concert, performance or sporting event. If sold out, put
your name on a waitlist. Exercise patience. Something will work out. Tonight:
Get a foot massage.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20)
Make every effort to get together with those you love. Invite family
in another city to visit for a weekend. It’s easy to communicate by text and
email, but nothing takes the place of an in-person connection. Tonight: Make
a salad.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20)
Calm your nerves with a morning run or power walk. Make a presen-
tation that shows off your speaking abilities. If you promote a political view,
be diplomatic and respectful. You’ll command admiration and more engage-
ments. Tonight: Talk to an old friend.
CANCER (June 21-July 22)
Buy a special gift for someone. It might be a piece of jewelry, clothing
or artwork that speaks to your deepest emotions. Stay within your budget
since it is the thought, not the price, that counts. Tonight: Hang out with kids.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22)
Your bubbly personality gets you noticed. This is no time for humility.
Accept a compliment graciously. You possess the confidence to implement
your goals and the powers of persuasion to get others to help you achieve
them. Tonight: Stretch your legs.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
Show your generosity to others. Whether helping someone through
a crisis or lending money, do it without expecting anything in return. Set a
schedule where you have time to socialize and maintain your creative flow.
Tonight: Speak from your heart.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
Keep in better touch with friends who have your back. Leave those
behind who drain your energy. Socialize with a co-worker after hours. Share
personal experiences. Discover what you have in common. A lasting friend-
ship could develop. Tonight: Crash early.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
Think outside the box at a job or organization for which you volunteer.
Bring innovative ideas to the table. Others will respect you and want to be
part of your team. Delegate tasks to be done. Tonight: Zoom with family.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
Join a book club or exchange recommendations with an online
group. Travelogues and historical fiction could become significant interests.
Think about a trip to an inspiring destination. If you cannot go, you can still
dream. Tonight: Work in a garden.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) 8
Today brings an oversensitive mood. Develop a tougher skin and let
criticism roll off your back. If you feel weepy, reflect on happy memories in-
cluding everyone, past and present, who brightened your life. Tonight: Take
a yoga or tai chi class.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
An emotional connection with someone may have broken down. Ask
for what you need, but don’t come on too strong. Talking and listening will
draw you closer to that special person. Inspire them to share their feelings.
Tonight: Create a budget.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20)
Map out a healthy eating and fitness plan that suits your schedule.
Indulge today but begin tomorrow. Volunteering is on the agenda. Read to
someone who has poor eyesight or spread the word about a local animal
shelter. Tonight: Romantic evening.
Seahawks
Continued from A5
Of those nine, one was a
rookie (Robinson), one had
been signed just 10 days before
the first game (Moore) and two
were second-year players who
had seen little action as rookies
in 2019 (Mone 89 snaps, Col-
lier 152).
And here’s how it looks now.
Defensive end: Kerry Hyder/
Collier/Green.
Defensive tackle: Ford/
Mone.
Nose tackle: Al Woods.
LEO/rush end: Carlos Dun-
lap/Benson Mayowa/Aldon
Smith/Robinson/Darrell Tay-
lor.
(Also on the roster are tack-
les Cedrick Lattimore, who
spent all of last season on the
practice squad but played in
the playoff loss to the Rams,
and Myles Adams, giving them
13 defensive linemen.)
All 11 players could realisti-
cally make the 53-player ros-
ter. Also, don’t read that depth
chart too literally for position,
as most players will play multi-
ple spots. But the above listing
is an attempt to show where
they may line up most often.
The Seahawks have just
four linebackers on the ros-
ter — Bobby Wagner, Jordyn
Brooks, Cody Barton and Ben
Burr-Kirven. They had seven
on the roster to open the 2020
season.
The Seahawks will undoubt-
edly add some linebackers. But
maybe they think they can fill
some linebacker-type responsi-
bilities with some of their ends
(or with some of their safeties),
and are willing to go with more
linemen and fewer linebackers.
What’s apparent is that the
Seahawks did not want to get
caught short in pass rushers as
they did a year ago.
Part of the reason was the
wait for Clowney, to whom
the Seahawks gave an offer
of roughly $16 million a year
and thought he might accept.
Clowney dragged his feet —
not signing with Tennessee
until September — and the Se-
ahawks felt they missed out on
some opportunities they might
have taken to fill up the line in
free agency.
That was something they
tried to correct in the draft,
taking Taylor in the second