Daily Archives: March 26, 2024

‘Showing a lot of promise’: After four years at Stanford, safety Alaka’i Gilman arrives at Utah with battle-tested experience

Stanford safety Alaka’i Gilman, left, intercepts a pass intended for Colorado wide receiver Travis Hunter in the end zone in overtime of an NCAA college football game early Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) | David Zalubowski, Associated Press Back in 2019, Utah defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley was one of many coaches trying to secure the …

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49ers GM Lynch provides Greenlaw, Hufanga injury updates

49ers GM Lynch provides Greenlaw, Hufanga injury updates originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — Linebacker Dre Greenlaw is a candidate to start the 2024 season on the physically unable to perform list, according to 49ers general manager John Lynch. Lynch spoke to local Bay Area media Monday at the NFL Annual Meeting, and shared that Greenlaw’s …

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Ohio State spring game to be broadcast on national TV

Mar. 25—The Ohio State spring game is getting some “Big Noon” action. Fox Sports and Ohio State announced Monday the annual Scarlet and Gray game will kick off at noon April 13 and air on the Fox network. According to Ohio State, that will mark the first time any team’s spring game is broadcast nationally. A week later, Fox will …

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Kittle, Ward on track for 49ers training camp after offseason surgery

Kittle, Ward on track for 49ers training camp after offseason surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area ORLANDO, Fla. — George Kittle and Charvarius Ward underwent successful core muscle surgery this offseason, 49ers general manager John Lynch said Monday. Lynch, speaking to local Bay Area media at the NFL Annual Meeting, noted Kittle and Ward should be ready to …

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Self-aware Jerod Mayo preaches patience with Patriots’ rebuild

Self-aware Jerod Mayo preaches patience with Patriots’ rebuild originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston ORLANDO – Few people want to hear it. Even fewer really want to accept it. But the Patriots probably won’t be “good” for a while. You don’t like that fact? Understandable. You get used to living your fan’s life a certain way. It’s not easy to …

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Why Will Muschamp took reduced role on Georgia’s staff

The Georgia Bulldogs’ sideline will look much differently this fall after multiple changes to the coaching staff this offseason. The biggest difference will be on the defensive side of the ball. Formerly co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach, Will Muschamp has moved to defensive analyst, and Travaris Robinson has taken Muschamp’s role after coming over from Alabama. We received some clarity …

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Martin St. Louis back coaching Canadiens after personal leave

Mar 25, 2024, 08:42 PM ET DENVER — Montreal coach Martin St. Louis is back with the Canadiens after he left the team to be with his family. Montreal announced on Monday that St. Louis will be behind the bench again for Tuesday night’s game at Colorado. The Canadiens went 1-2-1 while St. Louis was on leave. St. Louis had …

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CBS Sports examines one major question for Colorado football this spring

Whether or not Colorado football can take the next step in head coach Deion Sanders’ second season will largely depend on its new-look offensive line. Quarterback Shedeur Sanders suffered far too many sacks last year while the run game yielded little production. This offseason, the Buffs have added not only a new O-line coach in longtime NFL starter Phil Loadholt …

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Vikings keeping Justin Jefferson in loop on QB plans

After losing longtime QB Kirk Cousins via free agency, the Minnesota Vikings have major shoes to fill at QB. Cousins took snaps as the team’s starter for six seasons, making Pro Bowls in three of them and leading the Vikings to the postseason twice. Cousins’ consistency in Minnesota netted him a huge payday in Atlanta and left the Vikes with …

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Ex-Patriots RB announces retirement from football at 27

Ex-Patriots RB announces retirement from football at 27 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Damien Harris has retired from football at the age of 27, he announced via Instagram on Monday night. The Alabama product played five NFL seasons. “Gratitude is defined as ‘the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.’ Today I am …

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Why Mike McCarthy isn’t concerned about Cowboys’ lack of free agent signings: ‘We are definitely improving’

USATSI The Dallas Cowboys have had quite the quiet offseason, but sometimes silence can be deafening. The lone Cowboys addition through free agency up to this point has been linebacker Eric Kendricks, while Dallas has lost several notable names, including left tackle Tyron Smith and running back Tony Pollard. Despite the lack of additions, Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is …

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Five-star QB Julian Lewis shares thoughts on latest visit to Colorado

Class of 2025 five-star quarterback Julian Lewis made his second recruiting visit to Colorado over the weekend and was once again left excited about the Buffs. Lewis, who remains committed to USC, spoke with 247 Sports (subscription required), about his latest trip to Boulder: “Colorado has a lot of energy,” Lewis told 247Sports. “Coach Prime is super positive and motivating. …

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