Georgia’s void at defensive backs coach is no more with the addition of USC’s Donte Williams, who replaces Fran Brown (Syracuse). Williams has spent the last four seasons with the Trojans, including the last two seasons as defensive backs coach and defensive passing game coordinator. He served as USC’s interim head coach after Clay Helton was relieved of his duties …
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Vikings announce Nick Mullens will remain starting quarterback for Week 16 vs. Lions
USATSI Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell did not commit to keeping Nick Mullens under center after Week 15’s overtime loss to the Bengals. But that’s exactly what he’ll do, telling reporters Monday that Mullens will remain the starting quarterback for Sunday’s upcoming game against the Lions. The career backup got his first start of the 2023 season in Cincinnati, where he …
Read More »2023 NFL Week 15 injury roundup: Trevor Lawrence in concussion protocol; Keaton Mitchell tears ACL, per report
Week 15 provided plenty of NFL action, from the Bengals edging the Vikings in overtime to the Lions restoring momentum for a playoff bid and the Bills remaining in the playoff hunt after dominating the Cowboys. But the latest matchups have also brought another rash of injuries. Below, find updates on all the most notable names to go down during …
Read More »Senators fire coach D.J. Smith; Jacques Martin named interim
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterDec 18, 2023, 03:00 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Ottawa Senators fired coach D.J. Smith and assistant Davis Payne on Monday, continuing a season of change for the team. Smith will be replaced by interim coach Jacques Martin. Earlier this month, the Senators hired Martin, who coached the Senators …
Read More »Syracuse lands Kyle McCord, NCAA’s new waiver hearings & Jerry Kill is unhappy with New Mexico
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer With another week of the college football offseason underway, the transfer portal is being utilized more and more. Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde are back to kick off more transfer portal talk, as Coach Prime has reloaded in the trenches, Washington lands …
Read More »Other teams were interested in Joe Flacco last week, but it wasn’t mutual
Last week, Joe Flacco was both the starting quarterback of the Browns and not officially a member of the team. Before the Browns signed Flacco to the 53-man roster, he had other opportunities. He was not interested in any of them. Flacco’s agent, Joe Linta, told Peter King on Sunday night that “two or three” teams asked about signing Flacco …
Read More »2023 NFL playoff picture: Who’s in, clinching scenarios, tiebreakers
Just three weeks remain in the NFL’s regular season. A handful of teams have already secured a spot in the postseason, while plenty of playoff berths and seeding remain to be decided. Here’s how the AFC and NFC playoff races are shaping up after Week 15: AFC DIVISION LEADERS West: Kansas City (9-5) is currently two games ahead of Denver …
Read More »Troy hires Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker as head coach to replace Jon Sumrall
Troy hired Notre Dame offensive coordinator Gerad Parker to be its next head coach. Parker, 42, will replace Jon Sumrall, who left Troy earlier this month after two successful seasons to become head coach at Tulane. With Troy filling its vacancy, all head coach jobs in Division I’s Bowl Subdivision are filled. “Gerad Parker is a proven winner with an …
Read More »Desmond Ridder or Taylor Heinicke? Falcons coach Arthur Smith hasn’t made decision on who will start at QB
USATSI The Atlanta Falcons have had a roller-coaster season, and nowhere has that been more true than the handling of the team’s quarterback situation. Heading into a crucial stretch run, head coach Arthur Smith on Monday declined to commit to which player the team will use under center for its Week 16 game against the Indianapolis Colts or the rest of …
Read More »Steelers’ Damontae Kazee suspended for rest of 2023 NFL season after illegal hit on Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr.
USATSI The NFL brought the hammer down on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Damontae Kazee following his helmet-to-helmet hit on Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. in the Steelers’ 30-13 loss on the road in Week 15. The league announced it’s suspending Kazee for the rest of the 2023 regular season and any possible playoff games should the 7-7 Steelers reach …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Heisman winner Jayden Daniels opts out of LSU’s ReliaQuest Bowl to prepare for next level
Getty Images The Jayden Daniels era at LSU is officially over. The senior quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner announced on Friday that he will skip the ReliaQuest Bowl against vs. Wisconsin on January 1 and prepare for the NFL Draft. Daniels has been the Tigers’ starter under center since transferring from Arizona State prior to the 2022 season. “I …
Read More »Brock Purdy states 49ers teammate Christian McCaffrey should win MVP
Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey both put on MVP-worthy performances in the 49ers’ 45-29 win over the Cardinals on Sunday. However, the player who became the MVP favorite following Sunday’s game believes the other one should get the award. Purdy stated that McCaffrey is the player who is more worthy of the award after the running back scored three total …
Read More »Can Patriots’ injuries explain away the disaster of 2023?
Can Patriots’ injuries explain away the disaster of 2023? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston After the Patriots’ biblical run to start this century, there’s a fitting phrase to sum up 2023: “The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Whether it’s the three-game stretch where they held the Colts, Giants and Chargers to 10 points or fewer …
Read More »NFL DFS Monday Night Football picks, stacks: Eagles vs. Seahawks fantasy lineup advice for DraftKings, FanDuel
NFL Week 15 wraps up with a primetime NFC matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. Starting quarterbacks Jalen Hurts (illness) and Geno Smith (groin) are both questionable and will be game-time decisions. Even if Hurts and Smith are unable to play, the MNF NFL DFS player pool will be star-studded, with players like A.J. …
Read More »Jayden Daniels opts out of ReliaQuest Bowl vs. Wisconsin
LSU’s 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels has announced his decision for the ReliaQuest Bowl on Jan. 1 against Wisconsin. On Monday, Daniels announced in a video that he will forgo the bowl game in favor of preparing for the NFL draft. Daniels will finish with 12 games played this season and he threw for 3,812 yards, 40 touchdowns and …
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