The West Clermont Wolves are coming off a 4-7 season. West Clermont High School has named Ben Moorman its newest head football coach. “I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to become the next head football coach at West Clermont and am excited to continue to build the football program for the student-athletes and the community,” Moorman said in a statement. The …
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Titans pull out improbable comeback win, 28-27
The Dolphins led the Titans 27-13 with 4:34 remaining. They lost 28-27. Miami fell to 9-4, while Tennessee won its first road game in moving to 5-8. The Titans scored two touchdowns in the final 2:40 and then stopped the Dolphins’ comeback attempt on Harold Landry’s sack of Tua Tagovailoa on fourth-and-two at the Miami 45. It was Landry’s third …
Read More »New Austin Peay football coach Jeff Faris takes over team ‘trending in the right direction’
When Jeff Faris was offered the position of head coach at Austin Peay, he accepted because as a Tennessee native, “this is home.” But it has been more than 15 years since Faris, who grew up in Knoxville, last lived in the state. And in that time, the Governors have undergone a dramatic evolution. The past seven seasons have been …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft order: Bears hold two top-5 picks after Giants, Titans pull off stunning wins on Monday night
The 2024 NFL Draft is still a little over four months away, but fans of some teams (looking at you Bears, Cardinals and Patriots) are already thinking ahead to April. Here is the current draft order through Week 14, according to Tankathon. Note: Team needs are built out based on the projected free agents and are not necessarily a reflection of …
Read More »Giants takeaways from Monday’s 24-22 win over Packers, including Tommy DeVito’s late-game heroics
When it came down to crunch time, Tommy DeVito didn’t blink. The undrafted rookie hit on a clutch throw to Wan’Dale Robinson for a 32-yard gain into field goal range to set up Randy Bullock’s game-winning field goal as time expired and the Giants won their third straight game, improving to 5-8 on the season. The Giants were sporting their throwback uniforms …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft: Drake Maye, North Carolina star QB and ACC passing leader, declares after three seasons
North Carolina star quarterback Drake Maye announced Monday that he has declared for the 2024 NFL Draft after three seasons with the Tar Heels, including two as the team’s starter. Maye led UNC to a 17-9 record, earning ACC Player of the Year honors in 2022 and leading the ACC in yards passing again this season. “Tar Heel Nation, the …
Read More »NFL 2023 playoff picture, standings after Week 14: 49ers become first team to clinch playoff spot
The NFL playoff races are as wild and confusing as ever through the Sunday games in Week 14, making the homestretch of the season one we’ll likely remember. The AFC has 11 teams with winning records and six with 7-6 records, both the most for a single conference through Week 14 since 1970. The NFC has four teams at 6-7, …
Read More »49ers clinch playoff berth after Packers fall to Giants
49ers clinch playoff berth after Packers fall to Giants originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area With four weeks remaining in the 2023 NFL regular season, the 49ers clinched a playoff berth Monday night with a little help from the New York Giants. San Francisco didn’t have to wait until Week 15 to secure a trip to the postseason as …
Read More »Mendenhall’s past suggests a solid future for Lobos
Dec. 11—Yes, Bronco Mendenhall won the news conference. But they all do that. Rocky Long won the news conference. Bob Davie won it. Danny Gonzales won it. Mike Locksley won it big time. Remember “We may need to add another digit to the scoreboard?” Clearly, then, winning the news conference when introduced as a new University of New Mexico head …
Read More »Cowboys DT Johnathan Hankins has high-ankle sprain
Cowboys defensive tackle Johnathan Hankins was carted from the sideline with a right ankle injury in the second half Sunday. He returned to the sideline to watch the end of the game. Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said Hankins was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain. “He’s got a high ankle [sprain],” Jones said on 105.3 The Fan on Monday, …
Read More »North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye makes 2024 NFL draft decision
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye plans to enter the 2024 NFL draft and will not participate in the Tar Heels’ bowl game. Maye announced his decision in a social media post Monday evening. “Thank you, Coach Brown, for the opportunity to live out my dream of playing quarterback in Carolina Blue,” Maye wrote in a post on X, formerly known …
Read More »Shanahan praises Lenoir’s ‘unbelievable’ play vs. Seahawks
Shanahan praises Lenoir’s ‘unbelievable’ play vs. Seahawks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — With Charvarius “Mooney” Ward sidelined early in the 49ers’ 28-16 win over the Seattle Seahawks, Deommodore Lenoir was forced to step up, and coach Kyle Shanahan was impressed by the young defensive back. “I thought he played great,” Shanahan said via conference call …
Read More »Oregon football will need to replace its leading rusher and top offensive lineman
Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Jackson Powers-Johnson (58) signals against the Washington State Cougars in the 4th quarter at Autzen Stadium Oct. 21, 2023, in Eugene. Oregon’s leading rusher and most decorated offensive lineman are turning their sites to Sundays. Junior running back Bucky Irving and junior center Jackson Powers-Johnson both announced Monday they were declaring for the NFL Draft with …
Read More »Tyreek Hill has returned midway through third quarter
The Dolphins have played most of Monday Night Football without star receiver Tyreek Hill, and it has shown. Hill, though, has come back onto the field to a thunderous ovation with 6:43 remaining in the third quarter. He went out on a hip-drop tackle by Sean Murphy-Bunting with 3:03 remaining in the first quarter. Hill, who has two catches for …
Read More »Tyreek Hill injury: Dolphins star WR returns in third quarter after leaving game vs. Titans with ankle injury
USATSI Miami Dolphins star wideout Tyreek Hill was initially listed as questionable to return to Miami’s Week 14 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to an ankle injury he suffered late in the first quarter. However, Hill was back in there midway through the third quarter. The MVP candidate was hit by Titans cornerback Sean Murphy-bunting behind the line of scrimmage, …
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