The allegations of illegal sign-stealing against Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan football team were the talk of college football for the latter half of the 2023 season. While things have died down on that front, most people outside Ann Arbor still feel the story isn’t over and are waiting for the NCAA to make a ruling. In a case of …
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts sets NFL record for rushing TDs by a QB in a season
Jalen Hurts scored yet another touchdown on the Philadelphia Eagles’ famed “tush push” that gave him the NFL record for most rushing scores by a quarterback in a season with 15. Hurts scored on a 1-yard run early in the first quarter to give the Eagles a 7-0 lead over the New York Giants on Monday. Carolina’s Cam Newton held …
Read More »Dolphins say Jaylen Waddle likely suffered high ankle sprain, WR to undergo further testing
Getty Images The Miami Dolphins may be without wide receiver Jaylen Waddle for a while, potentially into the postseason. Head coach Mike McDaniel says Waddle’s shin injury suffered on Sunday is “looking more like a high ankle” injury. McDaniel added that “those [type of injuries] can be tricky.” Further testing will be done to evaluate the severity of the injury …
Read More »Trojans Wire takes your calls on pre-Christmas USC show
The USC fan wish list for Christmas includes more NIL resources and a better NIL operation. There’s no question that Oregon, powered by Nike and Phil Knight, have created an NIL architecture which is handing out big bags to prospects on the trail. Oregon is beating USC in recruiting and in the transfer portal. The recruiting prowess of the Ducks …
Read More »Broncos reportedly waive captain Kareem Jackson on Christmas following multiple suspensions for illegal hits
The Broncos waived Kareem Jackson on Monday, according to multiple reports, a day after the veteran safety was a healthy scratch in Denver’s Christmas Eve loss to the New England Patriots. The decision comes on the the heels of Jackson’s multiple suspensions this season for illegal hits. He was eligible to return from a four-game suspension against the Patriots, but …
Read More »Evangel, LCA athletes share top honors on LSWA Class 4A All-State football team
A pair of future LSU teammates and the coach of a historic, championship-winning team lead the LSWA’s 2023 Class 4A all-state football team. Lafayette Christian quarterback Ju’Juan Johnson capped a decorated and record-setting high school career as the Outstanding Offensive Player in 4A. The LSU signee threw for 3,597 yards and 41 touchdowns and rushed for another 1,497 yards and …
Read More »Giants QB Tommy DeVito got early Christmas present from Yankees’ Aaron Judge
Tommy DeVito is enjoying a magical ride going from undrafted rookie third-stringer to starting quarterback for his hometown New York Giants — all while still living with his parents in nearby New Jersey. While there have been some on-field bumps, DeVito is still relishing his time in the spotlight — with one recent experience standing out among them all. In …
Read More »Broncos waive S Kareem Jackson
After serving a two-game suspension for his latest illegal hit, safety Kareem Jackson was welcomed back to the Broncos. After serving a four-game suspension, Jackson have been given the boot. The Broncos have waived Jackson, per multiple reports. Mike Klis of 9News in Denver reports that the Broncos plan to sign Jackson to the practice squad, if he clears waivers. …
Read More »Four-star linebacker Bradley Shaw commits to Arkansas football
Arkansas football fans woke up to a surprise present under their tree. The Razorbacks secured one of its biggest recruiting wins of the entire cycle on Christmas with the commitment of linebacker Bradley Shaw. The Alabama-native chose Arkansas over Clemson on Monday. Shaw was also being recruited by the likes of Auburn, Notre Dame and the Crimson Tide. Shaw’s commitment …
Read More »Caleb Williams likes social media post saying Bears shouldn’t draft USC QB, instead take Marvin Harrison Jr.
With the 2023 NFL regular season winding down, some fanbases have already turned their attention to the 2024 NFL Draft. According to SportsLine data scientist Stephen Oh, the Chicago Bears have a 95.7% chance to secure the No. 1 overall pick, thanks to the offseason trade that netted them the Carolina Panthers’ 2024 first-round pick. Carolina is the worst team …
Read More »Jalen Hurts breaks Cam Newton’s record for most rush TD in a season by QB in NFL history
USATSI PHILADELPHIA — Jalen Hurts wrote his way into the history books, rushing for his 15th touchdown of the season in the first quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles matchup against the New York Giants on Christmas. Hurts scored via the “tush push” on the Eagles’ second offensive play to score the rushing touchdown, breaking Cam Newton’s NFL record for most rushing …
Read More »Gophers lineman Aireontae Ersery is a role model with a wit
DETROIT — Aireontae Ersery’s chuckle comes out quick and easy when he sees the picture. Sitting in the lobby at The Westin Book Cadillac hotel days before the Quick Lane Bowl, the Gophers offensive lineman was getting a kick of an image of himself as a freshman at Ruskin High School in Kansas City, Mo., in 2016. The resemblance is …
Read More »Raiders stun sloppy Chiefs, 20-14, with two defensive TDs on Christmas Day
The Raiders got a pair of defensive touchdowns for the second straight week, including a pick-6 against the struggling Patrick Mahomes, and resurgent Las Vegas held off the sloppy Kansas City Chiefs, 20-14, on Monday to keep their slim postseason hopes alive — and send a major warning sign for Kansas City’s prospects of reaching a sixth straight AFC Championship …
Read More »Ravens elevate Laquon Treadwell, Jeremiah Moon for Monday night
The Ravens listed wide receiver Zay Flowers as questionable to play on Monday night because of a foot injury and they moved to add some extra depth at the position ahead of kickoff. They elevated wideout Laquon Treadwell from the practice squad. Treadwell has played in two other games this season and has seen time on both offense and special …
Read More »What’s on Michigan football’s Christmas wishlist?
It’s been a great three years for Michigan football. The Wolverines have lost just three games over the last three seasons, beaten Ohio State three times, and made the College Football Playoff three times. What a time to peak. There isn’t much missing from the Michigan football experience except the obvious national title, but that won’t stop us from compiling …
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