We are turning the page and getting ready for the 2024 football season. With that, Brian Kelly and the Tigers are preparing to trot out onto the field with a new quarterback at the helm. Garrett Nussmeier will take over as the new QB as Jayden Daniels is headed to the NFL. Nussmeier got his first start as a Tiger …
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Packers made bold move in going from Aaron Rodgers to Jordan Love, and they were right
The Green Bay Packers were faced with a choice at some point last offseason, about the time “darkness retreat” hit our consciousness. Either continue on with a four-time NFL MVP quarterback or turn the page to a quarterback with one NFL start and 17 interceptions in his final college season at Utah State. The safe move was to run it …
Read More »2024 NFL playoffs: All eight divisional-round teams have this one thing in common
All eight of the remaining teams in the 2024 NFL playoffs have one commonality — they possess a capable receiver … at tight end. Over the past decade, the NFL finally welcomed analytics, and clubs collectively realized throwing was the most efficient way to move the football. Because of that, GMs prioritized not only having one, or two, but three quality …
Read More »Rutgers wrestling moves up one spot in coaches poll
Through the first few months of the wrestling season, Rutgers has been one of the best teams in the country. Through 10 matches, the Scarlet Knights have posted an impressive 9-1 record. Due to their impressive start, the Scarlet Knights are slowly inching their way to the top of the coach’s pool. Their record includes wins over two ranked opponents …
Read More »What the new Diamond-Amazon deal means for MLB, NBA, NHL
Alden Gonzalez, ESPN Staff WriterJan 18, 2024, 08:13 AM ET CloseESPN baseball reporter. Covered the L.A. Rams for ESPN from 2016 to 2018 and the L.A. Angels for MLB.com from 2012 to 2016. Diamond Sports Group, the regional sports operator for 37 teams across MLB, the NHL and the NBA, dropped a bombshell early Wednesday, announcing a partnership with Amazon …
Read More »Maxx Crosby had been playing through bursa injury in knee since Week 2
Raiders defensive lineman Maxx Crosby, who revealed on social media that he had knee surgery yesterday, was dealing with an injury for months. Crosby had been dealing with a bursa injury in his knee since Week Two, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Crosby played in all 17 games last season, although he was listed on the injury report …
Read More »South Alabama hires former Houston coach Major Applewhite to replace Kane Wommack
Major Applewhite has been South Alabama’s offensive coordinator for the past three seasons. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images) South Alabama is promoting Major Applewhite to replace Kane Wommack. Applewhite, the former Texas quarterback and Houston coach, will be the Jaguars’ new head coach after Wommack’s departure to Alabama. Wommack had been USA’s coach for the past three seasons and left …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft prospect rankings: Caleb Williams leads our top-50 big board
Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst The 2024 NFL Draft boasts a promising group of quarterbacks and even more high-end prospects at wide receiver and tackle, making this one of the best collections of offensive talent we’ve seen in a long time. Meanwhile, the best-regarded prospects on the defensive side of the ball are the big guys in the middle and …
Read More »Titans interviewed Dan Quinn on Wednesday night
Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn’s interview with the Titans about their head coaching job is in the books. The Titans announced on Wednesday night that they have completed a remote interview with Quinn for the position. Quinn is the fifth candidate to speak with the team since they fired Mike Vrabel last week. Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan, Giants offensive …
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Either Colorado’s undefeated record at home or Oregon’s perfect start to Pac-12 play will cease when the final buzzer sounds on Thursday night. Following a difficult road trip earlier this month, the Buffs (12-5, 3-3 Pac-12) aren’t exactly riding high at the moment, but their second-half performance in Saturday’s win over USC was encouraging. Still, CU has underperformed thus far …
Read More »Key matchups, stats for Lightning-Wild, Kings-Predators
As the month of January continues, we are keeping an eye on the NHL standings; after all, following the All-Star Weekend, the March 8 trade deadline will be here before you know it, and then the playoff races will really heat up. Thursday night’s streaming doubleheader features three teams currently in playoff position, and one that has fared much better …
Read More »I was trying to find my way last year, playoffs feel different this time
Given the way last season ended for Brock Purdy and the 49ers, you might think that it has felt like an eternity for them to get back onto the field in the playoffs. Purdy said the opposite on Wednesday, however. Purdy said he feels it has “been a pretty quick year” since he suffered an elbow injury that knocked him …
Read More »Tennessee offers 2026 linebacker Malik Morris
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 linebacker Malik Morris. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Morris said. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker prospect is from Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. There are not recruiting rankings currently for Morris from 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. The Vols are the first Southeastern Conference school to offer Morris. Florida also offered a …
Read More »New Texas A&M football regime recruits No. 1 transfer class in 247Sports’ 2024 portal rankings
Despite losing two 5-star junior prospects, DL Walter Nolen & WR Evan Stewart, in the NCAA Transfer Portal, new head coach Mike Elko and his crew have done a tremendous job recruiting top-tier talent to College Station. Twenty-three players from the Jimbo Fisher era have departed Aggieland this offseason via the portal, which opened up 23 spots for the coaching …
Read More »Alabama is becoming favorite to land four-star EDGE Noah Carter
The past few days have not only been tough on the roster in Tuscaloosa for new head football coach Kalen DeBoer but also for the fans of the Crimson Tide. Alabama has seen several players enter the transfer portal since Nick Saban’s retirement including key contributors such as Caleb Downs and Kadyn Proctor. Well, some good news may be on …
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