Wearing his stylish glasses off the football field and basketball court, Herbert “Third” Scroggins of Benedictine has a kind of Clark Kent vibe, which he doubles down on by taking on the persona of Superman once the whistle sounds. Power Five football recruiters have taken note of Scroggins natural gifts and ability and the 6-foot-3, 225-pound linebacker is racking up …
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Kentucky O-line coach Zach Yenser a ‘little surprised’ to be replaced by Eric Wolford
A day after Kentucky football announced Eric Wolford as the Wildcats’ offensive line coach, the Wildcats’ former O-line coach, Zach Yenser, spoke out about his unexpected exit. Yenser, who signed a contract extension in December, was effectively replaced in favor of Wolford, who was Alabama’s offensive line coach in the 2022 and 2023 college football seasons. Wolford previously served on …
Read More »Commanders still set for second interview with Aaron Glenn Tuesday
According to multiple reports, members of the Commanders organization were in the air on their way to Detroit Tuesday when they got word that Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson would not be going through with a second interview for the team’s head coaching position. The plane did not turn around to return to Washington, however. Per those reports, the Commanders …
Read More »Inside the Alabama football locker room after Nick Saban revealed retirement, via FaceTime
MOBILE, Ala. — Justin Eboigbe was a long way from Tuscaloosa — training for the NFL draft in Florida — when legendary Alabama football coach Nick Saban told his team on Jan. 10 that he was retiring. But within minutes, the former Alabama defensive end’s phone began roaring with notifications as former teammates reached out and word began to spread. …
Read More »NFL is investigating Kayshon Boutte gambling allegations
Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte recently was charged with multiple counts arising from gambling while under the age of 21. Although the alleged conduct happened before Boutte entered the NFL, the NFL still might take action against him. During a Tuesday conference call regarding sports wagering generally, NFL executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy Jeff Miller said that …
Read More »2024 Senior Bowl: Highlights from Day 1 of practice
The 2024 Senior Bowl takes place on Saturday, February 3, but the majority of scouting is done during the week of practice leading up to the game. Over 120 NFL prospects showed up in Mobile, Alabama for the Senior Bowl and practice officially kicked off on Tuesday. Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr., UCLA defensive lineman Laiatu Latu and USC wide receiver …
Read More »Geno Smith, DK Metcalf, Nick Bellore named to NFC Pro Bowl roster
The Seahawks have three more Pro Bowlers. The team announced that quarterback Geno Smith, wide receiver DK Metcalf, and special teamer Nick Bellore will take part in this week’s activities in Orlando. Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford, wide receiver Mike Evans, and Lions special teamer Jalen Reeves-Maybin all pulled out due to injuries. Smith is a Pro Bowler for the second …
Read More »‘I’m here’: Mike Norvell’s message to TJ Ferguson when he committed to FSU football
Mike Norvell had a two-word message to Alabama transfer offensive lineman TJ Ferguson when he committed to Florida State. “I’m here.” Despite rumors swirling of the FSU head coach being tied to the Alabama job following the retirement of legendary head coach Nick Saban, Norvell affirmed to Ferguson he’d be sticking around on Jan. 11 when the redshirt sophomore committed …
Read More »C.J. Stroud named to AFC Pro Bowl roster
Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is expected to be named the AFC offensive rookie of the year in Las Vegas next week and he’ll be spending some time in Orlando before that award is handed out. The team announced that Stroud has been added to the AFC roster for this week’s Pro Bowl activities. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was one of …
Read More »Deion Sanders still looking for ‘one or two’ more transfer portal linebackers
While head coach Deion Sanders appears content with Colorado football’s improved offensive and defensive lines, he’s still looking for more bodies at the linebacker position. On Tuesday, coach Prime appeared on FS1’s “Undisputed” and shared that the Buffaloes are eying “one or two” more linebackers from the transfer portal. “We gotta step it up with the linebackers,” Sanders said on …
Read More »Demario Davis replaces Fred Warner in Pro Bowl
The Saints announced Tuesday that linebacker Demario Davis was named a Pro Bowl Games replacement. Davis will fill in for 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. It marks Davis’ second consecutive Pro Bowl, the team’s first linebacker to be named in two consecutive campaigns since Jonathan Vilma (2009-10). In 2023, Davis started all 17 games and totaled a team-leading 121 tackles with …
Read More »Former Ole Miss football RB Quinshon Judkins: NIL not focus of transfer to Ohio State
OXFORD ― Former Ole Miss football running back Quinshon Judkins said on Tuesday “NIL wasn’t something I was focusing on” when deciding to transfer from the Rebels to Ohio State. “A lot of people won’t be happy when you make a decision for yourself,” Judkins told reporters in Columbus. “Just excited to be here. The most important thing for me …
Read More »Tom Brady: I think Jerod Mayo will do a great job
When the Patriots drafted Jerod Mayo in 2008, Tom Brady was the team’s starting quarterback. When Mayo joined New England’s coaching staff in 2019, Brady was still the team’s quarterback. Brady left in free agency after that season, but he said in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday that he still has a particularly positive impression of Mayo, who was …
Read More »Breaking down the 2024 Oklahoma State football schedule
Jan. 30—The Oklahoma State University Athletic Department and the Big 12 Conference jointly announced Tuesday the football schedule for the 2024 season. The Cowboys will face three new conference members, hosting Utah and Arizona State and traveling to Colorado. Coach Mike Gundy’s 20th season will open with four home games in the first six weeks. Only two home games are …
Read More »Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring
Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Less than one month after firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and running backs coach Omar Young, the Bears offensive coaching staff is nearly filled out again. A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Tuesday …
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