Clemson’s 2024 spring game is officially in the books. The Orange team defeated the White team, 27-12, in Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers had plenty of highlights on both offense and defense. Let’s look at the offense. Wesco shows off Bryant Wesco looked every bit the part of a five-star recruit in Saturday’s spring game. Wesco, ranked the …
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Based on Clemson football’s spring game, who’s going to be Trent Pearman’s backup QB in 2024?
CLEMSON – On a day when Clemson’s third-team quarterback looked more like the starter and the starter and his backup looked more like third- and fourth-teamers, the prevailing question after the team’s annual Orange and White spring game on Saturday was this: Who’s going to be Trent Pearman’s backup this season? We jest, of course, because Cade Klubnik is the …
Read More »Sooners land commitment from three-star safety Marcus Wimberly
April has started with a boom for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners just landed their 11th commit of the 2025 recruiting class when three-star safety Marcus Wimberly announced his commitment to the Crimson & Cream on Saturday afternoon. Wimberly, a native of Arkansas, was in town for Oklahoma’s “Heisman Hangout” weekend, which featured many guests from the …
Read More »Collin Schlee’s departure could put UCLA on the clock for another quarterback
UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee has entered the transfer portal so he can play a final season closer to his home state of Maryland. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Depending on how things go over the next few weeks, UCLA could be back in the market for another quarterback. Coach DeShaun Foster said Saturday that veteran quarterback Collin Schlee was entering …
Read More »Dalvin Cook: The tools are still here, I’m still that guy
Running back Dalvin Cook didn’t see much of the field during the 2023 season, but he wants to make sure he remains on the radar of teams that may be looking for veteran help in the backfield. Cook signed with the Jets last summer, but Breece Hall’s return to health relegated him to a backup role that saw him run …
Read More »Deion Sanders rips Colorado football after professor says players disrespectful in class
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has been outspoken in the past about fostering a culture that prepares his players for life after their playing careers. Naturally, the former Jackson State coach ripped into the Buffaloes in a recent team meeting after a professor at the school emailed Sanders about his players being disrespectful in class. “You on the field, but …
Read More »Former NFL offensive line coach Larry Beightol dies at 81; coached in league for 22 years
Getty Images The Green Bay Packers and the NFL lost a longtime offensive line coach this past week as Larry Beightol passed away at 81 years old. Beightol coached in the league for 22 years, starting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1987-1988), San Diego Chargers (1989), New York Jets (1990-1994), Houston Oilers (1995), Miami Dolphins (1996-1998), Green Bay Packers (1999-2004) …
Read More »Tight end talent is palpable for Idaho football team
Apr. 6—The tight ends on the Idaho football team are a crucial part of its offense, which isn’t surprising given the background of offensive coordinator Luke Schleusner. However, the Vandals’ offense featured an All-American and an all-conference receiver the last two years, so the position took a backseat in the passing game. Schleusner coached TEs at South Dakota State for …
Read More »NHL referee Steve Kozari ‘expected to make a full recovery’
PITTSBURGH — Longtime NHL referee Steve Kozari left the ice on a stretcher Saturday after colliding with Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Haydn Fleury during the Pittsburgh Penguins’ 5-4 victory. The collision took place at center ice with 13:49 seconds remaining in the game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Fleury stood back up and skated off the ice off the …
Read More »Former NFL OL coach Larry Beightol dies at 81
Former Packers offensive line coach Larry Beightol died Thursday in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the team announced. The cause of death was heart failure, dementia and complications from diabetes. He was 81. Beightol coached Green Bay’s offensive line from 1999-2005. Ray Rhodes hired him, but Beightol spent six of his seven seasons with the Packers under Mike Sherman. He tutored four players …
Read More »What Florida football coach Billy Napier said following UF’s second spring scrimmage
Florida football held its second spring scrimmage on Saturday at The Swamp. It was the final tuneup for the Florida Gators before next week’s Orange and Blue game, which will kick off at 1 p.m. on April 13 at Florida Field. “The players played fast,” Florida football coach Billy Napier said. “Ultimately, we’re trying to create momentum. I think we’re …
Read More »Alabama football Kalen DeBoer gives update on status of Parker Brailsford
Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer gave an update on Parker Brailsford’s status on Saturday when speaking to the media following Alabama’s second spring scrimmage. Brailsford had reportedly been missing from some Alabama football spring practices and was reportedly not at the first spring scrimmage on March 28. On Saturday, though, DeBoer made it clear that Brailsford is dealing with non-football …
Read More »Can transfer linebacker Jack Kelly become BYU’s next impactful addition from Weber State?
BYU linebacker Jack Kelly, a transfer from Weber State, goes through spring drills in Provo on March 8, 2024. | Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo BYU put on a mini-media day last Saturday after spring football practices wrapped up in Provo, giving reporters an opportunity to talk to head coach Kalani Sitake, coordinators Aaron Roderick and Jay Hill, and some of …
Read More »Alabama State football: Full analysis from 2024 Black and Gold Spring Game
MONTGOMERY — Alabama State football held its Black and Gold Spring Game on Saturday at Hornet Stadium. Entering the third year under head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., the Hornets kicked off their 2024 campaign, dazzling fans with the new offensive skill players acquired during the offseason. Team Gold (the ASU offense) was dominant and won the spring game, 34-24. Here were …
Read More »Clemson football’s Orange team drops White team in annual spring game
CLEMSON — In Clemson football’s annual spring game, Team Orange handled Team White 27-12 Saturday at Memorial Stadium. Trailing 3-0 early in the first quarter, the Orange team took the lead after Bryant Wesco Jr. made an over-the-shoulder catch for a 9-yard touchdown. Then, Jamal Anderson returned an interception of a Christopher Vizzina pass for a touchdown on the following …
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