There’s one similarity between the Pittsburgh Steelers’ upcoming playoff game against the Buffalo Bills and one of the franchise’s most iconic wins. Sunday’s game is between two teams that have won a combined eight straight games. In January 1979, the Steelers prevailed against the Dallas Cowboys in a Super Bowl that featured two teams that had won a combined 15 …
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Bears say they never reached out to Jim Harbaugh
Bears say they never reached out to Jim Harbaugh originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Jim Harbaugh was never going to be the next head coach of the Chicago Bears. It’s not because Harbaugh isn’t qualified. He certainly is. Harbaugh has found a way to win wherever he goes, from taking the downtrodden Stanford Cardinal and leading them to a …
Read More »Best ever? Nick Saban ruled college football with an iron fist and old-school attitude
It was overtime of the 2017 national title game. Alabama trailed Georgia by three. That’s when Tua Tagovailoa, the true freshman thrown into the game to save the day, was sacked on first down for a 16-yard loss, only to then whip a perfect 41-yard touchdown to win it all. Amid the celebration, Tagovailoa ran into his coach, the forever-demanding …
Read More »Kansas City Chiefs vs. Miami Dolphins Wild Card Round: Prediction, odds, picks
The Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins will play in the AFC Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. The Chiefs are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -4). The Chiefs enter the postseason having won three of their last four games, while the Dolphins are in the …
Read More »Nick Saban retires: Alabama coaching legend’s impact felt in NFL, on numerous 2024 playoff teams
Getty Images Nick Saban has made a profound impact on college football. The Alabama coaching legend, who retired Wednesday after winning seven national championships — one at LSU (2003) and six at Alabama (2009, 2011-12, 2015, 2017, 2020) — has had a big impact on the NFL, too. A whopping 35 players who played for Saban at Alabama will suit up …
Read More »Nick Saban’s biggest moments at Alabama: Titles, marches and miracles
During his 17 years at Alabama, Nick Saban created some of the most memorable moments in all of college football history. His six national championships lead the list, but just as important were Saban’s works off the field, both for his players and his community. As Saban heads off into the sunset, a list of his finest: 2007: In one …
Read More »Nick Saban leaves the widest gaping hole in college football history
RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst Two days after the College Football Playoff national title game and just nine days removed from watching the No. 1-ranked Michigan Wolverines defeat his team in the Rose Bowl, Nick Saban, the greatest football coach the sport has ever seen, reportedly announced his retirement at Alabama on Wednesday. With this decision, Saban …
Read More »Terron Armstead back at practice for Dolphins
The Dolphins made one change to their injury report on Wednesday. Left tackle Terron Armstead (knee, ankle, back) took part in practice as a limited participant. Armstead did not practice at all on Wednesday. Three other Dolphins remained out of practice. Safety DeShon Elliott (calf), safety Jevon Holland (knee, knee), and cornerback Xavien Howard (foot) missed their second straight day. …
Read More »Five-star WR Ryan Williams backs off Alabama pledge
The college football world was shaken on Wednesday afternoon after it was announced that Alabama head coach Nick Saban decided to retire following a career that spanned 28 seasons. The news of his retirement could benefit Auburn in a myriad of ways, including the recruiting trail. Shortly after Chris Low of ESPN broke the news of Saban’s retirement, Hayes Fawcett …
Read More »Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins discuss 2023 campaign, an important offseason ahead for both WRs and more
The Cincinnati Bengals missed the playoffs for the first time in three years this past season, but still finished with a winning record at 9-8. Star quarterback Joe Burrow suffered a season-ending wrist injury in November that put the entire campaign in jeopardy, but backup quarterback Jake Browning came in and went 4-3 as the starter. The Washington product won three …
Read More »Reports: Corey Perry meets with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman
Jan 10, 2024, 07:08 PM ET Corey Perry met with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman this week and remains eligible to sign with any team, according to multiple reports. The private meeting did not have anything to do with Perry’s eligibility, a person with knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Wednesday on the condition of anonymity. Perry requested …
Read More »Ranking 2024 NFL head-coaching vacancies: Seahawks surge to top, with Panthers bottoming out
The 2023 NFL season flew by but the 2024 NFL offseason is off to a slow start, with the possibility of some big names holding up coaching movement. Until freshly minted national champion Jim Harbaugh and six-time Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick figure out their situations, we could be in a bit of a holding pattern. As such, we currently …
Read More »Alabama football record, championships, draft picks
Alabama football coach Nick Saban retired on Wednesday, leaving behind an incredible coaching career that included a lengthy peak with the Crimson Tide. Just how successful was he? It can be quantified in a lot of ways. Below is a look at Saban’s career, by the numbers: 297 On-field wins, record 297-71-1 (five from 2007 vacated by NCAA) 292 NCAA-recognized …
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