Jake Retzlaff Is Making History at BYU as First Jewish Quarterback: 'Been Fun to Embrace' (Exclusive)

Photo:Chris Gardner/Getty Chris Gardner/Getty Jake Retzlaff has made history at Brigham Young University as the first Jewish quarterback in the program’s historyThe California native proudly wears a Star of David necklace under his football gearNow eyeing the NFL, he recently scored an NIL deal with Manischewitz, the kosher food makerOn the fourth night of Hanukkah, Jake Retzlaff and his BYU teammates will take onDeion Sanders’ Colorado at the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio.

Jake Shane Shares How His 'Hyperfixation' on Pop Stars Helped Him Find 'Comfort' amid His OCD Diagnosis

Jake Shane.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Jake Shane appeared onThe Squeezepodcast on Oct. 16 and opened up about his love for pop stars like Taylor Swift and Lady GagaShane revealed that he was officially diagnosed with OCD when he was 21 years oldHe shared that his hyperfixation on pop stars helped him find “comfort"Jake Shaneis opening up about his OCD diagnosis and how his “hyperfixation” on pop stars helped him find comfort.

Jaleel White Questioned His Acting Career After Jonathan Brandis' Sudden Death Following Their TV Pilot's Cancellation

(L-R) Jaleel White attends Cool Comedy Hot Cuisine Benefitting The Scleroderma Research Foundation at Fairmont Century Plaza on October 29, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Jaleel Whiteis reflecting on howJonathan Brandis’ deathimpacted the trajectory of his career. In his new book,Growing Up Urkel, White opened up about Brandis’ suicide in 2003 when he was just 27 years old. The two had recently learned that the show they shot a pilot for, called111 Gramercy Park,was not picked up.

Jaleel White Says the Secret to HisFamily MattersAudition Was Wearing His Dad’s Glasses and 'Too-Little Jeans'

Jaleel White as (left) Steve Urkel and (right) in Oct. 2024.Photo:ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ABC Photo Archives/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty; Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Best known for catchphrases such as “Did I dothat?” and “Whoa, Mama!," the lovable nerd fromFamily Matters— who was originally meant to be a one-off character — became an instant hit with audiences and soon was elevated a regular cast member.

Jaleel White Tried 'A Million Darn Catchphrases' Before Striking Gold with Steve Urkel’s Iconic 'Did I Do That?'

Jaleel White in October 2024 and as ‘Family Matters’s Steve Urkel in 1990.Photo:Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty; Fotos International/Archive Photos/Getty Ever wonder whereSteve Urkel’s unforgettable catchphrase “Did I do that?” came from? Well, so haveDanielle Fishel,Rider StrongandWill Friedle. “They tried a million darn catchphrases,” White, 48, said. “The first one that they ever tried really was Steve would just bump into inanimate objects — an end table or a lamp, knock it over and say ‘Excuse me.