Daily Archives: February 1, 2024

Will NFL make taunting a “point of emphasis,” again?

Before Ravens receiver Zay Flowers fumbled short of the end zone on Sunday, he cost his team 15 yards of field position with a three-pronged act of taunting — shoving the defender, spinning the ball at him, and standing over him. It was so blatant that it had to be called. And the fact is that, throughout much of the …

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LSU DT Jordan Jefferson explains his helmet swing at the Senior Bowl

During the afternoon practice session at the Senior Bowl on Wednesday, a scuffle broke out between LSU defensive tackle Jordan Jefferson and UConn offensive lineman Christian Haynes. After a physical rep, the two locked horns again after the whistle. Jefferson wound up yanking Haynes’ helmet off and throwing it aside. The scene was not pretty. Fortunately, Jefferson regained his composure …

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Why Arthur Smith could make the Steelers offense fantasy friendly in 2024

Despite many in the fantasy community eye-rolling at the Pittsburgh Steelers hiring of Arthur Smith as their new OC, Matt Harmon believes Smith’s track record suggests he could get the most out of the Steelers playmakers in 2024. Video Transcript MATT HARMON: Arthur Smith was a great offensive coordinator hire by the Pittsburgh Steelers, and let me give you three …

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Report: Packers to hire Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as DC

The Packers are expected to hire Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley as their new defensive coordinator, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports. Hafley was 22-26 in four seasons, with the Eagles earning bowl eligibility three times. Boston College beat No. 22 SMU in the Fenway Bowl, finishing 7-6 this season. He will replace Joe Berry with the Packers as the …

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Terry Beasley, Auburn football’s all-time leading receiver, dies at 73

AUBURN — Auburn football legend Terry Beasley has died, the program announced Wednesday evening. He was 73. Beasley, a Montgomery native, spent three seasons as a receiver with the Tigers from 1969-71, compiling a program-record 2,507 yards and 29 touchdowns on 141 career receptions. His 55 catches, 846 receiving yards and 12 receiving scores helped former Auburn quarterback Pat Sullivan …

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How many picks are in the 2024 NFL Draft?

How many picks are in the 2024 NFL Draft? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago While the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers prepare for Super Bowl 58, the other 30 organizations have already directed their attention to the NFL Draft. This year’s event will take place over three days in Detroit, Michigan from April 25-29. The Bears, who …

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Florida set to host tight end target after presenting offer

The latest name added to Florida’s visitors list for Saturday is Lehi (Utah) tight ends Bear Tenney, according to Swamp 247. Florida offered Tenney back in December, but it’s taken until now to get him on campus. He’s picked up over two dozen offers making him one of the more sought-after tight ends in the class. “I’ve had a great …

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Report: Bucs special teams coach Keith Armstrong is retiring

Buccaneers special teams coordinator Keith Armstrong is retiring, NFL Media reports. Armstrong, 60, has coached in the NFL since 1994, spending the past five seasons in Tampa. He was with the team for Super Bowl LV. Armstrong started his NFL coaching career with the Falcons as the safeties coach in 1994. He held that role for two seasons before being …

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USC recruiting Texas running backs has always been a winning strategy

The 2024 USC Trojans’ running back group will feature just two returning lettermen from the 2023 campaign, Quinten Joyner and A’Marion Peterson. MarShawn Lloyd and Austin Jones have both moved on to the NFL. Additionally, Matt Columbo and underutilized transfer Darwin Barlow have departed via the portal to San Diego State and North Carolina, respectively. Joyner is a 5-11, 205-pound …

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Vancouver trades for Calgary All-Star center Elias Lindholm

Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 31, 2024, 10:31 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Calgary Flames had one lone All-Star game representative at the start of Wednesday in Elias Lindholm. By the end of the day, they had none after trading him to the Vancouver Canucks. Lindholm’s future with the Flames had been in …

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