A video surfaced Sunday that appeared to show 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player Cam Newton being involved in a scuffle at a 7-on-7 youth football tournament in Atlanta. The video shows Newton, wearing one of his custom-made hats, being shoved by three people near the top of a set of steps before the pushing, shoving and grabbing moved toward a …
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The FSU football transfer portal raid on Alabama’s roster
As speculation swirled about Florida State coach Mike Norvell replacing Nick Saban at Alabama last month, TJ Ferguson found himself looking at it from the opposite side. He was in the transfer portal considering a move from ‘Bama to FSU. “Coach Norvell’s message to me was just: ‘I’m here,’” Ferguson said. Now Ferguson is here, too — along with four …
Read More »Eli Gold reflects on 35 years of Alabama football’s greatest players, plays and memories | Goodbread
Eli Gold is grappling. The longtime play-by-play voice of Alabama football can’t often be caught at a loss for words — he’s spent a career in radio, after all — and true to form, he hasn’t been tongue-tied in the wake of this week’s revelation of his and the Crimson Tide Sports Network’s less-than-amicable parting after 35 years. But at …
Read More »2024 NFL free agency: Ranking the top five tight ends available, projected contracts, best team fits
The tight end is an underrated position in today’s NFL, but it’s one that could serve as your X factor on offense. These hybrid athletes are asked to block like offensive tackles, but also catch like wide receivers. Find the right one, and he could serve as your most important weapon, like Travis Kelce or Mark Andrews. As is the …
Read More »Top Eagles storylines heading into 2024 NFL Combine
Top Eagles storylines heading into 2024 NFL Combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia INDIANAPOLIS — The NFL offseason is about to kick into high gear this week as the league takes over downtown Indy. The Eagles are coming off a really disappointing end to their 2023 season and are looking to rebound in 2024. That will take a strong …
Read More »Why Josh Heupel having to hire two assistants for Tennessee football staff isn’t a big deal | Adams
Tennessee football hired two assistant coaches last week. What was your reaction? My guess is you were enthusiastic about the news. Fans tend to be optimistic about any changes in their favorite program. And changes haven’t occurred that often in Josh Heupel’s three years as Tennessee’s football coach. So, when his running backs and linebackers coaches decided to move on, …
Read More »Sean McDermott: It’s a matter of when, not if, we win a Super Bowl
The Bills fell short of a trip to the Super Bowl once again this season, but that hasn’t changed head coach Sean McDermott’s view of what is coming Buffalo’s way in the future. McDermott has gone 73-41 in the regular season since becoming the Bills’ head coach in 2017 and the Bills have advanced to the postseason in all but …
Read More »2024 NFL Scouting Combine primer: Players to watch, potential top testers
Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst Beginning Monday, representatives of all 32 NFL teams will descend upon Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. They’ve arrived for the scouting combine, where 321 of this year’s top prospects seek to boost their stock before the draft, which begins on April 25. The exhaustive process was originally designed to provide every club with thorough medical …
Read More »Miss Terry’s letter to Alabama football fans after Nick Saban’s retirement, in her words
The following is Miss Terry Saban’s foreword to The Tuscaloosa News’ commemorative Nick Saban book that looks back on his legendary 17 seasons coaching Alabama football. Order the 192-page hardcover book, packed with expert storytelling and stunning action photography, via Pediment Publishing. The foundation was here at Alabama, ready for something special to be built upon it, a pyramid rising …
Read More »Georgia football raiding rival’s staff to fill running backs coach opening
Kirby Smart is poised to turn to a rival staff for the next Georgia football running backs coach. Georgia Tech’s Josh Crawford, who coached at five different high schools in the state, is expected to fill the vacancy created when Dell McGee was hired as Georgia State head coach, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports was first to report. Crawford worked under …
Read More »Chargers roster needs: Who might they target in free agency and the draft?
Jim Harbaugh, left, celebrates with Michigan defensive lineman Kris Jenkins Jr. after the Wolverines’ Big Ten championship win over Iowa in December. Which Michigan players could be at the top of Harbaugh’s Chargers draft wish list? (Darron Cummings / Associated Press) After a year of too many losses, the Chargers decidedly won the start of the offseason, their addition of …
Read More »2024 NFL draft: Updated first-round mock projections ahead of NFL combine
Philadelphia made significant changes to the coaching staff following a historic collapse that saw the Eagles lose 6 of their final seven games. The positive vibes are back around the NovaCare Complex following the additions of Vic Fangio (DC) and Kellen Moore (OC). It’s never too early to look ahead at the NFL draft, and with so many holes on …
Read More »Nico Collins: If Texans want to talk about extension, we can
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins had a breakout season in 2023 and it came at a good time on the contract front. Collins was drafted in the third round of the 2021 draft, so he became eligible for a contract extension this offseason. Posting 80 catches for 1,297 yards and eight touchdowns is a good argument for a new deal …
Read More »SEC’s Top 10 ‘under-the-radar’ incoming freshmen ahead of the 2024 CFB season
A host of structural changes are coming ahead of the 2024 college football season, including the inaugural campaign for the 12-team playoff structure that will finally provide football parity the CFB landscape has been yearning for over the last decade. Year after year, contending teams, especially in the SEC, are led by at least one freshman stud on offense or …
Read More »Rams roster needs: Players they might target in free agency and the draft?
Coach Sean McVay, congratulating receivers Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell (5), and the Rams have some holes to fill and salary-cap space with which to work. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) No more rebuild, remodel, reframe or however the Rams defined their frugal 2023 spending approach. After achieving an unexpected 10-7 record and earning a playoff appearance, the Rams …
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