Arch. Man. Ning. He’s not in the game. Over 10,000 student athletes have already opted into the wildly-anticipated “EA Sports College Football 25,” but one of the sport’s most recognizable backups has reportedly decided to sit out of the upcoming video game, per Orangebloods’ Anwar Richardson. Manning, who is expected to be No. 2 on the Longhorns depth chart behind …
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Darnell Mooney declined 3-year extension before 2023 season: report
Darnell Mooney declined 3-year extension before 2023 season: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Darnell Mooney opted to bet on himself and his talents in the final year of his rookie contract, according to a recent report from Chicago Tribune’s Brad Biggs. “There’s a cautionary tale here for Mooney as he turned down an extension offer from the Bears …
Read More »‘Best hire we could have made’: Will Howard thrilled with Ohio State’s hire of Chip Kelly
Will Howard grew up in Downingtown, Pennsylania, as a Philadelphia Eagles fan. So when Chip Kelly was hired as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach following the departure of Bill O’Brien to Boston College, Howard was particularly excited. Kelly was the Eagles’ head coach from 2013-15 when Howard was an adolescent. Mar 4, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State …
Read More »Russell Wilson: Denver Broncos release quarterback just two years after huge trade
Russell Wilson had two head coaches in his two years with Denver, with Sean Payton succeeding Nathaniel Hackett last February The Denver Broncos have released quarterback Russell Wilson – just two years after signing him in one of the most valuable trades in NFL history. The 35-year-old had previously spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks, leading them to Super …
Read More »Legendary football coach Carl Madison dies, leaves legacy on northwest Florida
Escambia football head coach Mike Bennett called Monday “a sad day.” Legendary football coach Carl Madison, who left legacies at three northwest Florida high schools in Tate, Pine Forest and Milton, died on Sunday night after a long illness. He was 93 years old. Madison spent over 45 years coaching high school football at schools in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. …
Read More »LeSean McCoy praises ex-Eagles teammate Jason Kelce: ‘They need a statue’
Monday afternoon, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced the news that many were dreading would come. After an illustrious 13-year career in the NFL, the seven-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from the sport. [Related: Eagles star Jason Kelce announces retirement] Following the news, the six-time First Team All-Pro received praise across the sports world for his impact on …
Read More »Latest 49ers NFL draft buzz, chatter from scouting combine
Latest 49ers NFL draft buzz, chatter from scouting combine originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Free agency is up first, but the NFL Scouting Combine last week signaled that draft season is here and not going away for a while. The 2024 NFL Draft is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, in Detroit, so get prepared …
Read More »Who’s to blame for the Russell Wilson-Denver Broncos fallout?
“Who’s at fault in the Russell Wilson debacle in Denver?” That’s the question Emmanuel Acho asked his co-hosts James Jones, LeSean McCoy and Joy Taylor on Monday’s episode of “Speak.” The Broncos announced on Monday that they’re releasing the 35-year-old quarterback following a turbulent two years in Denver, in which he had just 11 wins during his 30 starts. Wilson, …
Read More »2024 Big Ten Football Media Days: When each team will speak including Michigan, Michigan State
The new look of the Big Ten Conference is one step closer from being playing out. On Monday, the conference announced the schedule for when all 18 teams will appear at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days, which will be held once again at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis from Tuesday, July 23 through Thursday, July 25. To accommodate …
Read More »Dak Prescott ‘confident’ in Cowboys extension with $60M cap hit, free agency looming: ‘It’ll happen’
Dak Prescott is “definitely confident” in working out a contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys as a $59.4 million salary cap hit and 2025 free agency loom. The Cowboys quarterback discussed his contract situation with reporters Monday at a Dallas charity event he hosted alongside former Dallas signal-caller Troy Aikman. “I’m definitely confident,” Prescott said when asked about getting an …
Read More »Clemson vs. Nick Saban led Alabama is the all-time College Football Playoff rivalry
For a period of the College Football Playoff era, the question was, Clemson or Alabama? There is no denying that in the early stages of the CFP era, the best-developed rivalry was the one between Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers and Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. The two programs had some of the best battles you’ll see, and their history is …
Read More »What can the Bears expect in return for QB Justin Fields? | Zero Blitz
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss the potential compensation Chicago could receive for their current starting quarterback. Hear the full conversation on the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. Video Transcript – If quarterbacks are that valuable, what about the rumor that the Bears are going to get a second …
Read More »Checking in on the SEC men’s basketball standings entering final week of the regular season
With two games to go in the men’s basketball regular season, LSU continues to impress down the stretch. Winners of four of their last five, the Tigers sit at 8-8 in conference play after winning just two SEC games last season. While an NCAA Tournament bid is likely out of the question barring an impressive run in Nashville next week, …
Read More »Kirk Cousins is ‘seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta’: report
Kirk Cousins is ‘seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta’: report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Justin Fields rumors and reports of being traded to the Falcons appear to be overblown. A new report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio says Kirk Cousins is “seriously considering moving his family to Atlanta.” Florio couldn’t delve into the specifics of …
Read More »Oller’s Second Thoughts: Ohio State quarterback room crowded but cool, at least so far
Look under the hood of the brotherhood that Ohio State football players like to reference and you’ll find some brotherly shove among the love. These guys push each other to get better, and competition can burn, even before anyone steps on the field. Freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz would not be human if he did not feel a sharp pinch after …
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