Four-star cornerback Traejen Greco, who had been committed to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets since the summer, decommitted last week. He now has picked up an offer from USC. The Georgia native caught 41 passes for 549 yards and 10 touchdowns in his final prep campaign for Mill Creek this season. On the defensive side of the ball, Greco had …
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Jason Kelce says he’s ‘over’ the debate on the Eagles’ Tush Push: ‘Ban it’
As the 2023 NFL regular season enters its pivotal stages, the discourse surrounding the “Tush Push” — a rugby-style quarterback sneak that has been central to the Philadelphia Eagles’ dominance over the past two seasons — has continued to suggest that the play is not long for pro football. The Eagles’ Tush Push is squarely in the crosshairs of the …
Read More »Jets’ Zach Wilson regains starting QB job for Week 14 vs. Texans: ‘Gives us our best chance to win’
USATSI About 48 hours after saying he wasn’t ready to give the reins back to Zach Wilson, Robert Saleh ultimately took the plunge on Wednesday, stating that Wilson will once again be the Jets’ starting quarterback for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. “Zach gives us our best change to win,” Saleh said of Wilson. “Giving him another opportunity to …
Read More »LSU finalizing extension with OC Mike Denbrock
After leading one of the most prolific offensive units in the country in 2023, offensive coordinator Mike Denbrock is seemingly sticking around. According to a report from Wilson Alexander of The Advocate, Denbrock and the Tigers are finalizing a three-year extension to keep the Broyles Award finalist in Baton Rouge. The details of the deal are not clear, but Denbrock’s …
Read More »Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: Prediction, odds, picks
The Detroit Lions (9-3) are the favorites — expected to win by at least a field goal, but less than a touchdown (currently -3) — against the Chicago Bears (4-8) in a matchup of two division rivals. The Lions scored a 33-28 victory over the New Orleans Saints in their Week 13 matchup, while the Bears also scored a win …
Read More »Zach Wilson couldn’t pass up chance to start for Jets again, while 49ers have regained their lofty perch
The NFL playoffs are inching closer and closer. The air is frigid, the holiday lights are bountiful and each game has an increased importance as the season reaches its waning days. There’s a team that’s back to looking like the cream of the crop in the NFL, but first, this column will start with a team whose quarterback carousel may …
Read More »Kenny Pickett injury update: Steelers anticipate QB being back for season finale vs. Ravens, per report
Kenny Pickett won’t be back anytime soon, but there’s optimism that he has not taken his last snap during the regular season. The Steelers anticipate that their quarterback will be out for a month, according to ESPN. If that timeline is accurate, Pickett would be back in time to face the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh’s final game of the regular …
Read More »South Carolina football losing top running back Mario Anderson to transfer portal
COLUMBIA — South Carolina football’s top running back Mario Anderson plans to enter the transfer portal according to a report from On3, dealing another blow the the Gamecocks’ offense. Anderson is the 16th South Carolina player to enter the transfer portal since it opened on Dec. 4 but just the third starter. The 5-9, 208-pound running back transferred to the …
Read More »Fantasy hockey stock watch – Look to Red Wings for goalie help
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyDec 6, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 After launching 2023-24 in inactive fashion, Alex Lyon is now one loss to the Maple Leafs removed from a perfect 5-0 record. Since that tight 3-2 defeat on Nov. 17, the Red Wings’ netminder is 4-0, while rocking a .959 SV% and 1.25 …
Read More »Bills open practice window for TE Dawson Knox, CB Kaiir Elam, paving way for their return from injuries
Getty Images The Buffalo Bills are set to return from their bye with a disappointing 6-6 record, but reinforcements could be on the way. Head coach Sean McDermott said during his press conference on Wednesday that the team is opening the 21-day practice windows for both tight end Dawson Knox and cornerback Kaiir Elam. Buffalo has been without Knox since …
Read More »USC’s chances of winning the Holiday Bowl are low for one central reason
The USC Trojans are preparing for the Holiday Bowl against Louisville, and Caleb Williams won’t be suiting up as he prepares for the 2024 NFL draft. Also, new defense coordinator D’Anton Lynn won’t be calling plays or be on the field, per Luca Evans of The Orange County Register. He will be present but won’t be calling the plays in …
Read More »Bills’ Von Miller to practice and play while facing domestic violence charge
Though disappointed in the allegations of domestic violence made against Von Miller, Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane stressed on Wednesday that he wants the legal process to play out and not rush to making any judgments. Otherwise, Beane said, Miller will participate in practice and is expected to play on Sunday when the Bills (6-6) travel to play the …
Read More »Deebo endorses Purdy for NFL MVP: ‘Not up for debate’
Deebo endorses Purdy for NFL MVP: ‘Not up for debate’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area For Deebo Samuel, there’s only one choice for the 2023 NFL MVP award: His 49ers teammate and quarterback, Brock Purdy. San Francisco’s star wide receiver made the argument during his weekly appearance on the “Up & Adams” show Tuesday, after the 49ers walloped …
Read More »Billy Bowman, Danny Stutsman named All-American’s by CBS Sports/247Sports
The Oklahoma Sooners had a bounce-back season in 2023. They finished the year 10-2 and will head to the Alamo Bowl to take on the Arizona Wildcats. A big reason for the Sooners’ improvement was the improvement they made defensively. The last two games shouldn’t overshadow what they did all season. The defense finished No. 2 in turnovers forced, No. …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers not surprised by Packers successor Jordan Love’s play: He’ll be ‘great’ in NFL ‘for a long time’
The Green Bay Packers’ first season without Aaron Rodgers began with some turbulence as they started the year season with Rodgers’ successor Jordan Love, the team’s 2020 first-round pick, battling inconsistency. Now, the Packers are back in the NFC playoff picture as the seventh and final playoff seed at 6-6 after ripping off a three-game winning streak against Justin Herbert’s …
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