Who Plays McWidow on 'Grey's Anatomy'? He Could Be a New Love InterestAcceptBrowsers may block some cookies by default. Click accept to allow advertising partners to use cookies and serve more relevant ads. Visit our privacy policy page for more information.Source: ABCBy Chrissy Bobic

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Meredith and DeLucas relationship on Grey's Anatomy is barely cold and already, the show has set her up for a new boyfriend. But it probably couldn't have been executed better if there was another actor who plays McWidow on Grey's Anatomy and even if Meredith doesn't hook up with him, he definitely adds something extra to the table.

Right now, Meredith could go either way when it comes to DeLuca. He seems to think they are on a break and she thinks she was dumped. If Ross and Rachel have taught us anything, not being on the same page when it comes to relationship breaks can result in disaster. But if McWidow is here to stay, fans will just have to get used to him.

Although the characters name is technically Dr. Cormac Hayes, it's safe to say that he will forever be known as McWidow to Greys Anatomy fans. In real life, the actor who plays him, Richard Flood, is just as charming in his other roles. And in case you were wondering about that cheeky Irish accent it is definitely legit since he is from Dublin, Ireland.

In real life, Richard is a lot softer than his Greys counterpart seems to be and his Instagram is full of romantic selfies with his wife, actress Gabriella Pession, with whom he has one child. Fans might remember Richard most recently from his Season 9 role on Showtime's Shameless, but if he is going to be Merediths love interest, he might have a more permanent home on Greys Anatomy for the foreseeable future.

Although Richard might seem like he has been making the Hollywood rounds for decades, its only in recent years that his star really began to rise. His most notable credits include the TV documentary Killing Kennedy and the series Crossing Lines and Red Rock. As someone who has only been steadily working in TV since 2010, however, its not all that surprising if some Greys Anatomy fans don't recognize Richard from one of his other roles right away.

Outside of acting, Richard seems to value time with family more than anything. He regularly posts photos of his son like any proud parent is guilty of on social media and has praised his own father as well. So when hes not taking on a new television role, it's safe to say that Richard is likely content doing anything with his family.

During the Nov. 21 Greys Anatomy episode, Meredith found herself butting heads with the new doctor at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. As it later turned out, he was sent to the hospital by Cristina as a new surgeon and, apparently, an effort to give Meredith someone else to swoon after.

But from what little he has said so far about his own life, McWidow lost his wife in a similar way that Meredith lost Derek years ago. Like Meredith, McWidow blames irresponsible doctors for the death of his spouse and it could be the thing to bring them together. That is, if Meredith and DeLuca really are over.

If Meredith is right and she and DeLuca are donezo, then theres a good chance she and McWidow will get together before Season 16 is over. According to DeLuca, they are just on a break, but if they can't move past his insecurities in their relationship, Meredith might have to seek comfort in the more capable arms of a tall Irish surgeon her BFF sent her way.

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Walsh explained that she left Greys Anatomy in order to lead its spin-off series, Private Practice.

She would continue playing the character of Dr Montgomery after she left Seattle Grace to set up in Oceanside Wellness Centre, California.

Upon hearing the news of a spin-off, Walsh said: I was shocked and excited and mostly just totally blown away.

Then I was nervous, like, Wait, really? Why me? But mostly I was just thrilled because it totally felt like the right thing.

I was so flattered and honoured that they would think of my character to take off for greener pastures.

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As the holiday season gets underway, we know there are more important things to be thankful for than good television but lets celebrate the TV anyway, shall we?

Earlier this month, we asked you to send us your gratitude for the past year of television, from the unexpected show renewals to the spot-on casting choices. In the attached gallery, weve narrowed down your (many!) submissions to 20 of your favorite developments from the last 11 months.

This year, TVLine readers gave thanks for particularly strong seasons of their favorite shows (likeAmerican Horror Story, Gotham andHawaii Five-0), as well as the new leases on life granted to One Day at a Time andWynonna Earp.

Youre also feeling the love for TVs pint-sized performers, such as the kiddos on mixed-ish andYoung Sheldon, whileThe Good Places Kirby Howell-Baptiste andA Million Little Things Jason Ritter were among the small-screen thespians to get special shout-outs.

The TVLine staff, meanwhile, has also given thanks for this years best television, and you can find our gratitude here. (We see were not the only ones obsessed with Baby Yoda!)

Flip through the attached gallery or click here for direct access to see the submissions weve highlighted this year, then hit the comments with your own gratitude!

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'Anatomy of an AI System,' an infographic map and research project by Kate Crawford and Vladan Joler, has been named the overall winner of the 2019 Beazley Design of the Year. The project explores the social and environmental impact of owning a voice assistant device - including the amount of human labour, data and resources that are required during the lifespan of just one device.

Taking the Amazon Echo as an example, the project includes a visual diagram illustrating the global impact of an AI device across its lifetime. It investigates the three main parts required to build and operate a voice assistant - from the environmental effects of extracting rare earth metals and the wide disparity in workers' income, to the data that these devices can gather without the users' knowledge.

Some of the key information highlighted by designers includes the disparity in wages between a CEO from the industry, earning up to $275 million US dollars a day to a child miner, who would need to work approximately 700,000 years to earn the same amount. The project questions whether the convenience provided by these devices is worth their social and environmental consequences.

Other winners include MUJI and Sensible 4's 'self-driving' bus for all weather conditions, Korean-influenced sportswear by Jin Won Choi in collaboration with Adidas and CATCH, a low cost HIV detector. MySleeve, an add-on to make crutches more comfortable, received the 'People's Choice' award.

Name: adidas Originals by Ji Won ChoiDesigners: Ji Won Choi in collaboration with adidas

Name: Maya Somaiya LibraryDesigners: Sameep Padora and Associates

Name: Anatomy of an AI SystemDesigners: Kate Crawford of AI Now Institute and Vladan Joler

Name: Amorepacific architectural brandingDesigners: Sascha Lobe at Pentagram with L2M3

Name: CATCH: The HIV DetectorDesigners: Hans Ramzan

Name: GACHA Self-driving Shuttle BusDesigners: MUJI and Sensible 4

Name: MySleeveDesigners: Marie Van den Broeck

The six category winners along with the 70 other nominations are on display at the Design Museum through February 9, 2020.

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In true Shondaland fashion,Greys Anatomysfall finaleended with a catastrophethat has viewers on the edge of their seats waiting for the return. The series will return in January 2020 with a new time slot.

Showrunner, Krista Vernoff, is excited that the show will now have the opportunity to get back to itssexier roots. Lets take a look at why it moved and what it might look like on Greys Anatomy. Warning: Season 16 Spoilers.

When ABCs critically acclaimed series, Greys Anatomy, returns for its 16th midseason premiere in January, it will be at 9 p.m. instead of 8 p.m. However, fans who are dying to know what happens afterthat car crashed into Joes barwill have to tune into Station 19 at 8 p.m. first.

Station 19 is the second spin-off to Greys Anatomy and is coming into its third season. The first spin-off was Private Practice, which ran for six seasons and garnished critical acclaim.

The firefighters from Seattle Fire Station 19 will arrive on the scene of the crash to work on rescuing those trapped inside the underground bar. Then, when 9 p.m. hits, the rescue will continue on Greys Anatomy. Characters from both shows will appear throughout the two-hour-long season premiere.

Ever since Station 19 premiered,Vernoff told Deadline, in the writers room, we always thought the better progression was from firefighters to the hospital. She continued, I didnt think it was going to happen, but I was thrilled ABC had made the decision. I literally cheered when they let me know that. Its really exciting and opens up the storytelling.

The flagship series initially aired at 9 p.m., so Vernoff is very excited that it will be able to return to its roots. There are very different guidelines for shows that air before 9 p.m. The earlier slots are considered family programming, so they are limited in what they show.

There are different rules for a 9 p.m. show than there are for an 8 p.m. show, Vernoff commented, and we hope to take advantage of those rules.

Greys was definitely allowed to be a sexier show when it was on at 9 oclock. So we are excited by the change back to our original [Thursday] time slot, she added.

The watershed begins at 9 p.m. and material unsuitable for children should not, in general, be shown before 9 p.m. or after 5.30 a.m.,according to Ofcom. Unsuitable material can include everything from sexual content to violence, graphic or distressing imagery, and swearing.

Therefore, we are about to see a move towards more sex scenes that involve more than kissing. There may be more nudity and graphic death scenes, as well.

Greys Anatomy initially aired at 10 p.m. on Sunday nights for its first season. Subsequent seasons were at the coveted 9 p.m. Thursday night slot through the tenth season.

During those early ten seasons, Greys Anatomy was known for an abundance of steamy sex scenes. The season 16 fall finale included a few make-out sessions, but everyone was fully dressed. In the early days of the show, it was not uncommon for the show to open with two people naked in bed together.

The Izzie (Catherine Heigl) and Alex (Just Chambers), take off your pants, sex scene is one of thetop ten steamiest ever. By the end of the scene, they have taken off almost all of their clothing and are having sex in an on-call room.

Then there was the time that Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and McDreamy (Patrick Dempsey) had sex in a medical exam room. We watch as Derek gently takes off Merediths stockings. There is an endless amount of skin, rubbing, and kissing.

It looks like Greys Anatomy is about to get back to its sexy roots, and Vernoff isnt the only one excited about it. We cant wait to see what she has in store when the show returns to ABC on Jan. 23, 2020.

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A study from McMaster University has shown that traditional ways of learning anatomy remain superior to those that rely on digital media.

The research suggests that virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR) are inferior to traditional physical models of learning, and have major disadvantages in cost and functionality.

The findings also support the pivotal role of stereoscopic vision the ability to perceive depth using the slightly different view from each eye in efficient anatomy learning.

The study results were published today in the journal Anatomical Sciences Education.

These newer technologies promise to provide dynamic and vivid imagery that the user can interact with for an active and self-paced learning experience, without having to enter an anatomy laboratory. Surprisingly, the evidence for this apparent advantage over traditional instructional materials is scarce."

Bruce Wainman, first author and director of the education program in anatomy at McMaster

The study of human anatomy has traditionally included cadaveric dissection and the viewing of prosections, illustrations, photographs and physical models of anatomy.

Rapid advancements in computer technology have led to many different forms of digital anatomic simulations designed to supplement, and even replace, traditional instructional materials, said Wainman.

The McMaster study compared an MR model (Microsoft HoloLens) and a VR model (HTC VIVE) derived from a physical model to the actual model. The researchers focused on overall learning performance and the effects of stereopsis by using a strategy where the non-dominant eye was covered in one test condition.

Groups of 20 undergraduate students at McMaster with no prior anatomic training learned pelvic anatomy under seven conditions: physical model with and without stereo vision; MR with and without stereo vision; VR with and without stereo vision, and key views on a computer monitor. All were tested with a real human pelvis and a 15-item, short-answer recognition test. Students were not allowed to touch any of the physical models.

The results showed that, compared to the key views on a computer monitor, the physical model had a 70 per cent increase in accuracy; the VR a 25 per cent increase, and the MR a non-significant 2.5 per cent advantage.

"At the end of the day, there was little advantage to learning from virtual or mixed reality compared to a photo on a piece of paper, and they were much worse than a solid model," said Wainman.

"We found that that when you took away the stereo vision from the virtual reality headset tested, it was even worse than learning from a piece of paper. Promoters of this technology often say it is a superior way to learn, but our research shows that isn't true."

Geoff Norman, co-author of the paper and professor emeritus of health research methods, evidence, and impact at McMaster has spent the past 20 years focused on educational research, including the last decade working with Wainman on anatomical education best practices.

"There are claims about virtual reality being better, but then you find it is not just worse, but significantly worse, and a lot worse for segments of the population who have challenges already with their stereoscopic vision," said Norman.

"We encourage more quantitative research in this area to further assess mixed and virtual reality systems prior to implementation in anatomical education programs."

Prior to primary testing, 40 undergraduate students from McMaster were recruited to obtain qualitative data regarding the optimal environment for the MR and VR models.

"When we surveyed people about how long they were willing to learn in that virtual environment, no one indicated they were able to learn for more than 30 minutes," said Wainman. "Meanwhile, we have students who study in the anatomy lab six or seven hours a day looking at human material.

"We're not thinking about the technology so much as what is the best way to learn. We want technology to be in the service of education, and not the other way around."

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As planned, Krug was driving the play from the back end, standard fare in 3-on-3 overtime hockey. OT turns hockey into a game of slingshot. And the Wild were about to be shot.

Im just trying to be open right away, said Bergeron, reciting how the play was designed. We had a play set up on that particular instance.

Per design, Krug was supposed to toss the puck to Bergeron, who in turn would bump it back to Krug, who in turn would laser a pass to Marchand breaking wide on the wing. Add a little travelin music ... and away we go.

Its precisely that play that the Wilds three skaters anticipated in their man-to-man coverage. Zach Parise would force Krug to give it up near mid-ice, and the two back defenders, Brad Hunt on the right and Luke Kunin on the left, would pick up either Bergeron or Marchand.

If the play were covered properly, it might force a low-percentage shot from outside, or perhaps force Marchand to circle back out of the zone with the puck and try to generate a different entry, recreate the slingshot.

But a funny thing happened on the way to the forum. Parise eased off his coverage of Krug in the neutral zone, opening wide the center of the ice, with a Waze-like track there for Krug to follow straight down Broadway. Parise never had chance to recalculate.

Up on the ninth floor, in his customary perch, team president Cam Neely spotted the open path.

I was a little surprised by the two defenders, how wide they got, a diplomatic Neely said Sunday, following a World Trade Center event at which he unveiled the clubs new third sweater. Then I was thinking, I hope Torey sees the opening there. Thankfully, he did, and he turned on the jets. You always wonder, if theyre seeing at ice level what were seeing on the ninth floor, right? Its all a little slower when youre watching from up there.

Neely, not unlike the Wild defenders, was thinking, OK, Krugs going to pick it up and give it one of his wingers, March or Bergy, on the fly, so they can have speed on the entry.

Instead, Hunt and Kunin morphed into ... wait for it ... Laurel and Hardy, and Krug took all the space they offered. As he zipped down the slot, all three Wild skaters waved their extended sticks his way, with astonished goaltender Alex Stalock aware of the doom about to be dropped at his doorstep.

I mean, not often you go end to end, right? said Neely. Not even on 3-on-3, when you think you might be able to do a little bit more.

Krug read the play perfectly, as if he, too, were sitting in a comfy roller chair on the ninth floor. He was not near full flight as he left the defensive zone.

Came up the left side a little bit to mess with Parises gap, he recalled. Once I took a couple of hard strides I realized I could beat him, parting of the sea. Marchy and Bergy drew some attention as well, and all of a sudden I was in alone.

As Krug closed down the slot and angled toward the right post, Stalock dropped to his knees. Just as he neared the blue paint in the crease, Krug shoveled off a backhander and the puck squeezed through the tenders pads and bled over the line.

The clock frozen with 2:19 left in overtime. Krug wasnt aware hed won it until he curled out of the right offensive corner and saw his teammates spilling over the boards like schoolboys set free at the recess bell.

I heard the crowd,said Krug, who looked akin to drum major leading a marching band during his goal celebration. Then I heard Bergy and Marchy scream, so all of a sudden someone is off the bench and hugging me. Right there, when you score those goals, its just natural emotion and energy.

Somewhat overshadowed in the drama was that David Krejci, both times on velvety feeds from Bergeron, scored a pair of third-period goals in span of 48 seconds, erasing the Wilds 4-2 lead. On both strikes, the Bruins had pulled goalie Tuukka Rask for an extra attacker. On the 4-4 equalizer, which had the Bruins skating with a 6-on-4 advantage, Bergeron first had to race back to the bench to replace a broken stick. He returned and fed deep on the wing for Krejci to hammer home a one-time slapper from a sharp angle.

Combined, including the pair of Krejci strikes and then Krugs wizardry, the Bruins transformed standard-cut NHL hockey into what felt more like the stuff that is played on streets and ponds. It lacked only someone yelling, Car! or a black lab chasing down a puck that had skittered over a snowbank.

Everyone in the crowd of 17,850 should have been offered a cup of moms hot chocolate as they headed home.

Having the celebration after the [Krejci] goal that tied the game, those are great feelings, said Krug.

Those are moments that bring a team together throughout a season. That group of guys on the ice take a lot of pride in making things happen. To come back and celebrate on the bench with those guys, and see how excited they are, thats a special thing. Those are moments that bring a group together, and well try to embrace it.

Kevin Paul Dupont can be reached at kevin.dupont@ globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeKPD.

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Lets paint a picture for a moment. On a mid-November evening, youre a player on a power conference team preparing to play a game. Your coach has scheduled a game against a school you may not have even heard of before until tonight. They play in the WAC, or, is it the SWAC? You cant remember, but you know that you are expected to win this game. 40 minutes of basketball later, youre sitting in the locker room trying to figure out how your team became the victim of a mid-major upset.

Through the first 15 days of the college basketball season, there have been 15 instances of mid-major teams taking down teams from power conferences. Unless theyre of monumental value (looking at you Kentucky), they go largely unnoticed to the general public. However, for fans of both schools, there is either euphoria or heartbreak at the sound of the final buzzer. While it feels like these upsets come out of nowhere, there is a method to the madness. Whether its a hot night from the three-point line or crashing the boards hard, there are a few trends that have shown up in analyzing the box scores of those 15 upsets.

The first key to pulling off an upset seems to be a bit clich. Ever since the three-point line was adopted for the 1986-87 season, teams have been using it to their advantage. When three-point shots seem to start going in with ease, the NCAA continually pushes the line back. The most recent update was for the current season, as the rules committee pushed it to the FIBA line, which is 22 feet and 1.75 inches from the basket. Schools from mid-major conferences are often undersized when they match up with power conference schools. Thus, the best thing they can often do is keep the ball out of the paint and knock down three balls.

Across the 15 upsets this season, mid-major schools are shooting an average of 38 percent from behind the arc. Their power conference counterparts are shooting an average of just 28.8 percent. Its not as if the importance of the three-point shot is ignored either. After Connecticuts 96-87 defeat to Saint Josephs, Huskies head man Dan Hurley said, guarding the three-point shot was a point of emphasis all week at practice. Saint Bonaventure nailed 11 three-pointers in their defeat of Rutgers. Belmonts 15 made threes were the most ever made at Boston Colleges current arena. Nicholls State shot the three-ball 20 percentage points better than Pittsburgh in their victory over the Panthers.

In not defending well behind the arc, power conference teams open the door for mid-major teams to hang around. And, if they arent careful, that weakness just might have them leaving the gym with a loss. After all, the math tells that three points are more than two points.

How important are they? This is a question that is often heard when teams struggle to make their free throws towards the end of a close game. The free throw is supposed to be the easiest shot to make during a game. You are free of a defender being able to oppose your shot. If youre a mid-major school that can capitalize on your attempts from the free-throw line, then youve got a shot to pull off an upset.

While power conference teams have a slight edge in the average number of free-throw attempts in the 15 upsets, mid-major schools are making their attempts count. David shot an average of 77.8 percent from the charity stripe compared to Goliaths 68.3 percent clip in those 15 games. For example, Alabamas Kira Lewis Jr. missed both of his free-throw attempts with just 2.4 seconds left, sealing Penns one-point victory over the Crimson Tide. Merrimack hit 10 of 11 and Radford hit nine of ten free throws respectively to seal their victories over Northwestern. Rhode Island went 12-12 from the line in the second half during their 14 point victory over Alabama.

There are plenty more examples that could be listed above. However, the bottom line is that mid-major schools did not waste their opportunities for free points. When the average margin of victory is 5.8 points, every point matters, no matter where they come from.

Its no secret that teams should value every possession they get during a game. It can be considered extra important for mid-majors, as not having good possessions can lead to disastrous runs by the opponent that create insurmountable advantages. Thus, mid-major schools need to take as many high-quality shots as possible.

In the case of the seasons first 15 upsets, mid-majors shot an average of 44 percent from the floor compared to 41.3 percent by their opponents. Shooting as close to the rim as possible increases the chances of a made bucket. For example, South Carolina often settled for three-point shots, gong 4-22 from behind the arc in their loss to Boston University. Working the offense from the inside out can lead to success in all three of the areas mentioned so far. Driving the ball into the lane leads to layups and fouls, putting players on the free-throw line. If the defense collapses, theres a good chance a shooter is wide open for an uncontested three-point attempt. In all of those cases, a team is getting the best possible shot on their possession.

The average points-per-possession for the mid-majors in these 15 games is 1.06. Their opponents are only averaging 0.96 points-per-possession. Over 100 possessions, that leads a ten-point advantage for mid-majors. A mid-major upset is made more viable when teams dont waste their offensive touches.

In the one-and-done era, college basketball fans have gotten accustomed to getting one season out of future NBA stars. However, a high percentage of these one-and-done players are taking their talents to power conference schools. At the mid-major level, teams are often built around a strong core of four-year players. That experience can help when it comes to playing in these big games.

Based on KenPoms experience ratings, mid-majors had a 0.36 advantage inexperience in the 15 upsets. While it can be tough to quantify, it is easy for coaches to see when their players experience plays a role in the outcome of a game. Pittsburghs head coach Jeff Capel said his teams maturity just wasnt there yet, and that they needed to grow up during his postgame press conference. Northwestern had five players make their college basketball debuts during their season-opening loss to Merrimack. Many pundits pointed to Kentuckys lack of experience as to why they failed to make a comeback against Evansville during the games final minute.

It truly is a luxury for a coach to have older players on their roster. Three and four-year players have a comfort level with the systems in place with their team. There isnt much that those players havent seen in most game situations. An experienced mid-major can feast off of the inexperience of power conference teams.

The formula above has allowed a mid-major upset to occur 15 times through November 20th. These victories can be program changing when it comes to recruiting and boosting the confidence of the team. Southern Utah got its first victory ever over a Big Ten opponent. Boston University got its first victory ever over an SEC school. In the biggest upset of the year thus far, Evansville picked up their first win ever over the number one ranked team in the AP poll. These victories create lifetime memories for the players and cause a swell of pride amongst alumni everywhere.

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Its no lie that our hearts have been broken for Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) since McDreamys (Patrick Dempsey) tragic death in season 11 ofGreys Anatomy. However, the show wouldnt be the same drama if Meredith didnt somehow try to get back inthe dating scene.

Thelatest potential love interestfor Meredith has fans wondering if the producers are purposely copying old episodes. Lets take a look at the similarities between McWidow (Shameless Richard Flood) and Riggs (Martin Henderson) to see if the writers just reused old material. Warning: Season 16 Spoilers

The character that is lovingly referred to as McWidow is Dr. Cormac Hayes. He is the new chief of pediatric surgery at Grey-Sloan Hospital. We first meet him during the fall finale of Greys Anatomy.

However, we did not know until the last few minutes of the episode that he was sent to the hospital byCristina Yang(Sandra Oh) as a package for Meredith. Although Cristina left the show in season 10, she and Meredith continually talk and remain twisted sisters.

Hayes and Meredith do not exactly hit it off. The new peds surgeon fights with Meredith about everything the entire day. However, in the last few minutes of the episode, fans are handed an exquisite twist. We find out during an elevator scene that the sexy new doctor with an attractive Irish accent is also a widow.

This new revelation changes everything. We knew that extensive arguing was sexy back and forth banter. Fans sensed the sparks were flying between these two, and the fact that Hayes is a widow, too, is the icing on the cake.

Viewers began an entire discussion about Riggs versus McWidow shortly after the fall finale. Riggs was from New Zealand, so he also had a sexy accent that drove fans wild.

In the middle of season 12 of Greys Anatomy, Riggs came to Grey-Sloan as a new cardio attending surgeon. Meredith and Riggs had the same dysfunctional relationship at their first meeting that Hayes does with Meredith. She disliked both men right away.

We also found out early on that Riggs lost the love of his life, Megan (Abigail Spencer), in what was thought to be a tragic helicopter accident. Of course, both Riggs and McWidow have an encounter with Meredith in an elevator, and we can feel the sexual tension.

Its not about the elevator only, wroteone fan on Reddit. They both lost their women, both started on a bad note with Grey but potentially can be her love interest, and both have sexy accents. Its the same energy.

The similarities between the two love interests are shocking. Fans hope that McWidow lasts longer than Riggs did with Meredith.

During the season 13 finale of Greys Anatomy, Riggs fiance, Megan is found. She was the love of his life, and he is completely torn over her return. Riggs and Megan initially have difficulty resuming their relationship because of Meredith.

However, Meredith tells Riggs to go back to Megan because she would do the same if Derek suddenly reappeared in her life. Riggs makes a grand gesture to Megan by bringing her son home from Iraq, and the three move to Los Angeles to start their life together.

The complications of Merediths emotions, the loss of Derek, and moving on from that still plagues her,Henderson told Deadlineafter his character left the show. And theres as much ambiguity around all those feelings. The two of them found each other, and that provided good drama.

In the end, it was the best thing for Meredith at the time to not end up with Riggs. It was too soon after her husband died for her to be in a serious relationship. However, the entrance of McWidow could be the perfect timing fans are hoping for.

Find out what happens next between McWidow and Meredith when Greys Anatomy returns to ABC on Jan. 23, 2020.

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Everything started when senior backup quarterback Tommy Lazzaro scored from 5 yards out.

Lazzaro couldn't contain his excitement and yelled in jubilation. While his celebration drew a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, the score itself cut Ball State's lead to just four points. Senior kicker Ryan Tice's extra point made it a three-point contest.

After trailing by 17 points in the third quarter on Nov. 16 at Scheumann Stadium, the Chippewas clawed their way back into the game. What looked like a blowout earlier in the second half had become a ball game.

It was time to finish the job.

After forcing the Cardinals to punt, the Chippewas took over deep in their territory. Senior graduate transfer quarterback Quinten Dormady was sacked on a third-and-3, and Central Michigan was forced to punt the ball away.

Punting from his end zone, sophomore Brady Buell sent the ball back to the Cardinals.

Ball State took over at midfield, 50 yards away from a touchdown that would've salted away the game.

It didn't start well, as Cardinal quarterback Drew Plitt hit Antwan Davis for an 18-yard gain. Junior running back Caleb Huntley pushed forward for another first down, putting the ball on Central Michigan's 17-yard line.

"That (Ball State) was slowing down," said sophomore linebacker Troy Brown. "They took their foot off the gas pedal."

Brown and the defense locked in, forcing an incompletion on a third-and-9.

Ball State brought out its field goal unit, and Ryan Rimmler's 33-yard field goal made it 44-38 in favor of the Cardinals.

"In the fourth quarter we won four of the five third downs," said defensive coordinator Robb Akey. "We got our act together a little bit."

There was 5:09 remaining. It was last call time for the Chippewa offense.

While Brown and his defensive teammates were making their pivotal stand, the offense began to gather. They knew what was at stake and wanted to be prepared when they needed to take the field.

"They went and scripted, like you would the first drive of the game or first drive of the second half," said first-year coach Jim McElwain. "(The coaches) gave the players what we were gonna do and the players went and executed."

"It's not about the plays, it's about the players executing," said offensive coordinator Charlie Frye. "There were guys on the sideline, and when (Ball State) kicked a field goal, they understood that we had to go down and score."

Dormady, the double graduate transfer who has been through many ups and downs, had just four impactful words for his unit before taking the field: "Let's go be great."

"Big games are gonna come down to the last drive when you've gotta go out and execute," Dormady said.

It started with an incomplete pass and a 3-yard gain for senior running back Jonathan Ward. Facing a third-and-7, the Chippewas' backs appeared to be against the wall.

Dormady had other ideas, hitting Ward out of the backfield for an 18-yard gain to move the chains. Two plays later, he connected with sophomore receiver Kalil Pimpleton for 27 yards.

After an incompletion, Dormady threw a pass to junior receiver JaCorey Sullivan on a corner route to move the chains. Although the pass was originally ruled incomplete, it was determined that Sullivan secured the ball. The completion gave Central Michigan a first down on Ball State's 11-yard line.

The Chippewas were in striking distance.

Lazzaro punched it in from 2 yards out, and Tice's extra point gave the Chippewas a one-point advantage, 45-44.

Just 61 seconds remained in the contest.

"The sense of urgency and focusing on the details, that's what I saw," Frye said. "Plays will always be plays, it's about the players going out and executing their jobs and doing what they're doing for each other so that we can go out and win the game."

"For that last drive, (it was about) just execution," Dormady said. "Going out and being great."

It would be up to the defense to get the final stop and secure the comeback victory.

The defense allowed 499 yards of offense and two running backs over 100 yards on the ground. The game was not over, and the Chippewa defense was entering their metaphorical "Ring of Fire" stage of the contest.

Brown, Akey and others were licking their chops.

"Our defense, as a whole, we know when we're working together we're pretty much unstoppable," Brown said. "We knew we had to come away with the takeaway."

"The good Lord created the defense to give the ball back to the offense without giving up points," Akey said.

In the spirit of coach Herman Boone, the Chippewas did not allow another yard. Three consecutive incompletions led to a pivotal fourth-and-10 for Ball State.

"I was just dropping back," Brown said. "Our defensive line did a good job of getting pressure and (Plitt) was forced to throw on a scramble. He threw it to me and I knew I had to make a play."

Brown's third interception of the season sealed the victory. Three kneel downs later, the Chippewas made the victory official.

McElwain hugged numerous players. Pimpleton and Ward did multiple backflips. The field was full of ecstatic Chippewas.

It was pandemonium.

McElwain: "Signature wins happen when adversity hits. We had a lot of it today."

Akey: "The bottom line is we won the game. You better appreciate that because wins are hard to get."

Frye: "They (the players) showed the resiliency to not just get back into the game, but to finish it. It's not easy to do and they should feel very proud."

Dormady: "I've been through a lot personally. To get this win, with this group of guys, I can't tell you what it means to me."

For Dormady, it may very well be a career-defining victory.

For McElwain, it may boost him to the Mid-American Conference Coach of the Year award.

In a game with MAC West Division title implications, the Chippewas got it done.

A team that finished 1-11 last season battled together to secure a victory from the jaws of defeat.

"They stuck together," Frye said. "It's awesome to see that."

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