We already broke down our expectations for how Ohio State could handle the quarterback position (which it has handled) and then dove into the possible running backs (which it has also handled). We also recently covered the wide receiver position (if things break a certain way), tight ends, and offensive tackle, guards, and of course, the center position that was also already addressed by …

Where 49ers’ Super Bowl odds stand now with Cowboys, Eagles ousted originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles both made early NFL playoff exits in blowout fashion during Super Wild Card Weekend, the 49ers remain favorites to win Super Bowl LVIII. But where, exactly, do San Francisco’s odds stand? The absence of the …

Pisgah football has its new coach, hiring Smoky Mountain coach Ricky Brindley following a 5-3 vote at a Haywood County Board of Education meeting Tuesday. Brindley is a 2001 Pisgah and returns to take over a program that went 9-3 and reached the second round of the NCHSAA 3A playoffs last season. “It’s really a humbling honor,” Brindley told the …

Former NFL linebacker Ronald Powell has died. He was 32. “Today we mourn the loss of Ronald Powell — a father, a brother, and a son who was loved and cherished by so many. We send comfort to all those who knew Ronald. #RIP,” the NFLPA Former Players account wrote on social media. The Saints drafted Powell in the fifth …

On Tuesday afternoon, the news broke that Oregon Ducks cornerbacks’ coach Demetrice Martin has accepted a position at Michigan State under Jonathan Smith. To fill the position, Oregon is now expected to promote Chris Hampton, the current co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, to defensive backs coach according to Matt Zenitz of 247 Sports. With Demetrice Martin accepting a job at …

What Shanahan comically told wife about Kristin Juszczyk jacket request originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Juszczyk’s wife Kristin has become the talk of the fashion world in recent weeks with her one-of-a-kind jackets being worn by celebrities Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner during NFL playoff games. Kristin Juszczyk’s creative skills have gained so much notoriety that even …

Ohio State has hired Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork to fill the same role for the Buckeyes, the school announced Tuesday. Bjork, who has experience across the SEC, replaces longtime Buckeyes administrator Gene Smith, who announced his retirement in August 2023 after serving in the position for 18 years. Bjork will begin his tenure at Ohio State on July …

Shanahan, Warner praise Packers QB Love ahead of playoff clash originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers prepare to take on the Green Bay Packers in the divisional playoff round on Saturday, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan and linebacker Fred Warner had plenty of praise for opposing quarterback Jordan Love. Before practice Tuesday, Shanahan offered up plenty …

Jan 16, 2024, 09:08 PM ET Detroit Red Wings forward Patrick Kane has a lower-body injury that is not related to his hip, coach Derek Lalonde said on Monday. Kane will miss the remainder of the Red Wings’ road trip and the club’s training staff will check on his progress when the club returns to Detroit. The Red Wings will …

New Washington head coach Jedd Fisch poses with his wife Amber, left, and daughters Ashlee, third from left, and Kendall, right, after an NCAA college football press conference Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in Seattle. SEATTLE — Looking out at Lake Washington and the Cascade Mountains from his new football offices, Jedd Fisch saw a place that can consistently contend for …

Why Shanahan wasn’t ‘surprised’ by Packers’ upset win over Cowboys originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers started prepping for the Packers two quarters into Green Bay’s 48-32 win over the Cowboys on Sunday. Addressing the media ahead of the 49ers’ NFC divisional-round game, Shanahan let it be known that he wasn’t fully surprised by …

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is riding a wave of momentum. Tuesday was another eventful one for the Texas staff, as they landed Oregon State wide receiver Silas Bolden and Alabama linebacker Kendrick Blackshire via the transfer portal. Speed, speed, and more speed. That’s what Sark and the staff have gone after this offseason for depth and talent in the …

The 49ers have not even played in the 2023-24 NFL Playoffs yet, but one key San Francisco player’s wife was the talk of the NFL during the wild-card round thanks to her incredible clothing design skills — and a big assist from none other than Taylor Swift. Before last weekend, NFL circles were already familiar with how Kristen Juszczyk, wife …

Perry: Patriots have to take a chance on a QB in NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will have a chance to select the next face of their franchise when they pick third overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. One of USC quarterback Caleb Williams, UNC QB Drake Maye, LSU QB Jayden Daniels or …

The Tigers are already working to finalize a hire for the coaching staff in Corey Raymond, who is reportedly close to a deal to return to LSU after two years at Florida. But that’s not the only impending move the Tigers are making as another familiar face is reportedly set to make his return. According to On3’s Billy Embody, they …