There will be no coal in my picking stocking this year, even if some out there think I am The Grinch.  With the holidays upon us, I got my first Christmas gift last week when I went 9-5-1 with my picks against the spread and 12-4 straight up. That brings my ATS record to 110-103-11and my straight-up picks record to …

On the same day that New Mexico State football coach Jerry Kill unexpectedly stepped down after two successful seasons with the Aggies, star quarterback Diego Pavia entered the transfer portal early Saturday evening. The 5-foot-11 junior passed for 2,973 yards and 26 touchdowns and rushed for another 925 yards. Pavia and Kill helped lead New Mexico State to a 10-5 …

Getty It appears that the Steelers’ locker room has appropriately dealt with the George Pickens’ situation. Jaylen Warren, the teammate Pickens didn’t block for during last Saturday’s loss to the Colts, was told by Pickens that his actions will be different next time.  Warren went viral this past week when he said he would have blocked for his teammate had …

Eagles vs. Giants predictions for Week 16 of NFL season originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles (10-4) are hosting the Giants (5-9) on Christmas Day at Lincoln Financial Field. Let’s get to our predictions: Reuben Frank (11-3) I seriously considered picking the Giants just because the way the last few weeks have gone, it’s hard to picture the …

The football pipeline between Florida State and Florida A&M has been on display during the current transfer portal cycle. Not to mention the mutual respect on social media between the head coaches – Mike Norvell at FSU and Willie Simmons at FAMU. The Rattlers (12-1), who are coming off their first Celebration Bowl championship and accompanying HBCU national championship, have …

Getty Mike Tomlin can continue coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers if that’s what he chooses to do. Despite rumors about a possible split, the Steelers want to extend Tomlin’s contract, according to NBC Sports. Tomlin’s current deal is set to expire after the 2024 season.  While the Steelers reportedly want to keep him, Tomlin has also given the franchise no indication …

USATSI While he tried to give it a go, Steelers starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will not play in Saturday’s must-win game against the Bengals. Pickett is, however, expected to be back on the field for Week 17’s road game against the Seattle Seahawks, according to NFL Media.  Pickett returned to practice this week, less than three weeks after he underwent …

The Las Vegas Bowl has come a long way since its humble beginnings. The first game took place in 1992 as a replacement for the California Raisin Bowl. That inaugural contest was a 35-34 win for Bowling Green over Nevada. Tie-ins with the WAC and Mountain West have come and gone, and now the game is played between the Pac-12, …

As Christmas approaches, the NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC entered Week 16 with nine teams boasting winning records and four with 8-6 records — all tied for the final playoff spot. The NFC had three 7-7 teams heading into Week 16.  The playoff …

49ers rookie Bell making strides, staying ready for next opportunity originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Ronnie Bell is ready for his next opportunity to step up. The rookie wide receiver only has been on the field for 132 offensive plays through 14 games, but with teammate Jauan Jennings still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, Bell …

Vanderbilt football has found itself searching for an offensive spark heading into the 2024 season. The Commodores may have found one Saturday in the form of Texas Tech transfer wideout Loic Fouonji. Fouonji spent four seasons at Texas Tech, but has an extra year of eligilbity due to the COVID-19-affected 2020 season. His most impressive season with the Red Raiders …

Getty Images The Pittsburgh Steelers have an impressive track record of being in playoff contention every year, hence their run of consecutive .500 or better seasons. Pittsburgh re-entered the AFC playoff race with its 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, also making history with the win. The Steelers improved to 8-7 with the win, clinching their 20th consecutive eight-win season …

Getty Images Welcome to a rare Saturday edition of the Week 16 grades. The NFL was kind enough to give everyone an early Christmas gift in the form of a holiday doubleheader consisting of Bengals-Steelers and Bills-Chargers.  Each of these games carry a significant impact on the AFC playoff picture as the wild card picture is as close and jumbled as …

Just three weeks remain in the 2023 regular season and the Week 16 slated is packed with high-profile matchups that’ll certainly shake up the playoff picture. Division titles and playoff spots can be clinched over the course of the holiday weekend, and we’ll cap it off with a potential Super Bowl LVIII preview between the Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco …

New Mexico State coach Jerry Kill stepped down from his post Saturday. The Aggies have promoted wide receivers coach (and former UNLV head coach) Tony Sanchez to serve as his successor. Kill leaves New Mexico State with a 17-11 overall record. The 62-year-old Kill has battled health issues in the past, including dealing with the effects of epilepsy since 2005.  …