Florida State football has landed its fifth NCAA transfer portal commitment in 48 hours. The program announced Monday that Miami defensive back Davonte Brown has committed to FSU. It’s the second defensive back gain out of the portal following Alabama Earl Little Jr’s. commitment to the Seminoles on Saturday. This is the 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound fourth-year junior’s second college program as …
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Commanders fire Ron Rivera: Top head coaching candidates, including Bill Belichick, Mike Vrabel
Ron Rivera is out as the Commanders’ head coach after four seasons in Washington. The former Panthers coach was widely credited for helping to restore the culture of the franchise early in his tenure, but he failed to lead a single winning season from the sidelines, finishing 26-40-1 — with an 0-1 playoff record — from 2020-2023. Rivera’s exit is …
Read More »Browns vs. Texans odds, line, time: 2024 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend picks, predictions by advanced model
Teams with limited NFL playoff track records will kick off the 2024 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend schedule when the Houston Texans (10-7) host the Cleveland Browns (11-6) on Saturday. The Texans, the No. 4 seed, won the AFC South this season and their appearance in the 2024 NFL playoff bracket is the first trip to the postseason since 2019. …
Read More »2024 CFP National Championship game odds, line: Michigan vs. Washington predictions, computer picks, bets
The second-ranked Washington Huskies (14-0) attempt to match the second-longest winning streak in school history when they face the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines (14-0) on Monday in the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship game. Washington, which won 22 consecutive contests from 1990-92, hasn’t lost since dropping a 45-38 decision at Arizona State in its sixth game of the 2022 …
Read More »Bill Belichick under contract, would take lesser role in personnel matters stay with Pats
Bill Belichick is open to letting someone else handle personnel duties if he remains with the New England Patriots. The Patriots coach also confirmed Monday during his season-ending news conference that he remains under contract, though he didn’t specify the length of its current terms. New England’s 17-3 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday cemented a 4-13 record …
Read More »Analyzing the 2023 Giants season, plus biggest offseason storylines
The Giants made the playoffs a year ago. They beat the Vikings in the first round. They entered this season believing they were capable of accomplishing the same, maybe even going further. That did not happen. The Giants finished 6-11, their playoff hopes dashed after a 2-8 start. So what went wrong for New York this year? Where must it …
Read More »Arthur Smith’s exit fueled by close finishes and missed chances
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Everything seemed so promising for Arthur Smith and the Falcons on Dec. 10. With 3:23 left in the fourth quarter, Atlanta quarterback Desmond Ridder had run in for a touchdown for a 25-22 lead on the defending division champion Bucs. Closing out a win would put the Falcons atop the NFC South standings at 7-6 …
Read More »Former Florida coach Dan Mullen ranks top 10 after bowl season
ESPN college football analyst and former Florida Gators and Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen ranked his top college football teams after bowl season. Mullen announced his top 10 before the national championship game. Dan Mullen will rank the winner of the national championship between Michigan and Washington as his No. 1 team. Shockingly, Mullen ranks Florida State over …
Read More »Saints players went rogue on late TD that caused Dennis Allen and Arthur Smith’s postgame confrontation
Getty Images One of the more viral moments of Week 18 was the on-field confrontation between Arthur Smith and Dennis Allen following the Saints’ victory over Atlanta. It was a lopsided win for New Orleans and Smith seemed to take issue with the fact that they were running up the score, specifically on their final offensive possession. With a 41-17 …
Read More »2024 NFL head coach tracker: Five jobs open after Ron Rivera, Arthur Smith firings
With the 2023 regular season ending on Sunday, 18 of the NFL’s 32 teams are done for the year. That means it’s time to turn our attention toward the league’s coaching carousel where there are currently five vacancies: the Carolina Panthers, the Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers , and the Atlanta Falcons with the team firing Arthur Smith Sunday evening just after …
Read More »Why Are Lefty Quarterbacks Like Michael Penix Jr. Still So Rare?
Michael Penix Jr. of the Washington Huskies throws the ball against the Texas Longhorns during the CFP Semifinal Allstate Sugar Bowl on January 01, 2024 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Credit – Jonathan Bachman—Getty Images Throughout the New Year’s game, Michel Penix Jr., quarterback for the University of Washington Huskies, sliced wounds wide open, deep in the hearts of Texas. Penix …
Read More »Eagles fall to Giants in Wk18: ‘This is who they are’ | The Carton Show
Video Details The Philadelphia Eagles looked pitiful in their Week 18 loss to the New York Giants. Both Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown suffered injuries, and just couldn’t battle back from a deficit the entire game, falling even deeper in the playoff bracket. A lot of excuses have been made for this Eagles team as they dealt with struggles: this …
Read More »Robert Saleh doesn’t anticipate any “significant” changes to Jets coaching staff
Jets owner Woody Johnson said head coach Robert Saleh and General Manager Joe Douglas would retain their jobs a couple of weeks ago and nothing changed after the team wrapped up the season with a 17-3 win over the Patriots on Sunday. That left Saleh to hold a Monday press conference as usual and one of the topics was whether …
Read More »Staff Picks for Title Game
College football puts a bow on the 2023 season Monday night when No. 1 Michigan takes on No. 2 Washington in the national championship game. It’s been a season that won’t soon be forgotten seeing as the team with the literal No. 1 next to their name saw their head coach suspended for half of the regular season. But who …
Read More »2023 NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud, Puka Nacua headline multiple selections for Texans and Rams
With the NFL regular season complete and the playoffs upon us, it’s time to pick the best first-year players in all of football. This is my 2023 All-Rookie team. This year, we’re running “11 personnel” on offense — one back, one tight end and three receivers — and a nickel look on defense — two linebackers and five defensive backs. …
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