Daily Archives: January 12, 2024

Despite NCAA Level II violations, could this FSU football coach be a candidate for Washington?

Florida State football head coach Mike Norvell is not going to be the next Alabama head coach. That would be former Washington head coach Kalen DeBoer, replacing legendary head coach Nick Saban after he announced his retirement Wednesday. But the Crimson Tide hiring could still have ripple effects for FSU. The Athletic named offensive coordinator/offensive line coach Alex Atkins a potential candidate …

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2024 NFL Playoff odds: Best bets for Packers-Cowboys, Browns-Texans

Sam Panayotovich FOX Sports Betting Analyst How ‘bout them Wolverines? Michigan cemented another decent weekend for this column, and now we’re onto the NFL Playoffs. I know people want picks for every game, but that’s just not going to happen here. These lines are so tight, and the edges are minimal. That said, I still have three football bets for …

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Sam LaPorta officially questionable for Sunday’s game vs. Rams

Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is getting closer to being available for Sunday’s game against the Rams. Detroit listed LaPorta (knee) as a full participant in Friday’s practice and he is questionable. Earlier on Friday, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said LaPorta would “run around” and get some reps during Friday’s practice. The club also will monitor how LaPorta’s knee …

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Would Pete Carroll or Jonathan Smith seriously consider the Washington job?

The coaching carousel’s twists and turns create all sorts of amazing scenarios. These scenarios usually revolve around a big job coming open at an unexpected time. A coach who might have privately dreamed of coaching at a certain school, but who just took a job elsewhere or who just got fired, suddenly faces a unique opportunity. Consider Dan Lanning and …

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Carolina Hurricanes’ Pyotr Kochetkov put in concussion protocol

Jan 12, 2024, 04:46 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov is in the concussion protocol, coach Rod Brind’Amour said Friday. The 24-year-old netminder was knocked out of Thursday night’s win against Anaheim in the second period after being bowled over by Isac Lundestrom in a pileup at the net. It comes as Kochetkov had won four …

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Social media reacts to Alabama hiring Kalen DeBoer as head coach

Nick Saban retired from coaching not even two days ago and the Crimson Tide already has his replacement. After 17 years and a half-dozen national championships, Saban won’t be on the sidelines for Alabama. Now, it’ll be Kalen DeBoer. DeBoer joins the Crimson Tide program after coaching at Washington for the previous two seasons. In 2023, the Huskies made it …

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Shane Bowen to interview with Jaguars, Giants for defensive coordinator

The Giants and Jaguars are both looking at a member of the Titans’ coaching staff. According to Turron Davenport of ESPN, Shane Bowen will interview with both teams for their open defensive coordinator position. Bowen was Tennessee’s defensive coordinator under former head coach Mike Vrabel for the last three seasons. In 2023, the Titans finished No. 16 in points allowed …

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Texas receives prediction for Alabama transfer WR Isaiah Bond

It’s been a great week for the Texas Longhorns. Starting quarterback Quinn Ewers announced his return earlier this week. A day later, head coach Steve Sarkisian let the world know that he would remain in Austin following reports that he could become Nick Saban’s successor at Alabama. On Friday, the good news continued. Alabama transfer wide receiver Isaiah Bond received …

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What’s wrong with Jalen Hurts? The Eagles better figure it out, and fast

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter There are huge concerns in Philadelphia about Jalen Hurts because of the injured finger on his throwing hand. He hasn’t thrown much since he hurt it in the season finale. And he admitted this week that “everything is a challenge when you have a finger out of place.” The real worries about Hurts, though, pre-date …

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Alabama to hire Kalen DeBoer: Washington coach to replace Nick Saban after 25-3 run with Huskies, per report

USATSI Alabama has moved quickly to identify Nick Saban’s successor as head football coach. Washington coach Kalen DeBoer, 49, has informed his team that he will be accepting the Crimson Tide job to replace the legendary Saban, who announced his retirement on Wednesday after 17 seasons leading the program, according to multiple reports.  DeBoer’s buyout to leave the Huskies stands …

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