AMES — It’s in the genes for Jontez Williams to be a football player, and a very good one, at that. His father, Andrew Williams, starred at Miami (FL) back in the early 2000s, before becoming a third-round NFL Draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Jontez may be on the threshold of getting his opportunity, as well, considering …
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Steelers great returns to the football field as high school head coach
Heath Miller is about to write a new chapter in his football life. Miller, a two-time Super Bowl champion who played his entire 11-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, was recently named as new head coach at St. Anne’s Belfield in Charlottesville, Virginia. Miller, 41, received the promotion after previously coaching his sons as a middle school assistant. “It’s a huge …
Read More »NFL exploited this loophole in broadcasting rules to schedule Packers vs. Eagles in Brazil
The NFL’s first game ever in Brazil is finally set. Two months after announcing that the Philadelphia Eagles would be serving as the home team in Brazil, the NFL revealed on Wednesday that their opponent will be the Green Bay Packers for the game, which will kick off on Friday, Sept. 6. The fact the game is being played in …
Read More »USC DT Bear Alexander denies report of transfer portal entry with social media message
USATSI USC defensive tackle Bear Alexander has denied multiple reports that he will the transfer portal when it opens next week. The 6-foot-3, 313-pound Alexander took to social media Wednesday to seemingly reaffirm his commitment to the Trojans. “I’m not crystal clear on all of the noise or what any of this portal mess is about,” Alexander wrote. “I’m here to …
Read More »Steelers sign Matthew Wright – Yahoo Sports
The Steelers announced the signing of a kicker on Wednesday and it is a familiar face to the team. Matthew Wright has signed with the team. It will be his fourth stint with the franchise. Wright signed with the Steelers after going undrafted in 2019 and returned to the team the next year after a brief stint in the XFL. …
Read More »Spencer Rattler dishes on NFL Draft: ‘I’m one of the top guys in this quarterback class’
Quarterback Spencer Rattler embarked on one of college football’s more distinct paths in recent memory. The former five-star recruit began his career at Oklahoma, where he had a promising freshman campaign but was benched during his second full season in favor of Caleb Williams and didn’t start again for the Sooners. While Williams would soon follow head coach Lincoln Riley …
Read More »Auburn in tight battle with USC for four-star safety Anquon Fegans
The Thompson Warriors have become the state of Alabama’s powerhouse by winning four of the last five Class 7A state championships. Safety Anquon Fegans has been a major reason why. Fegans, a four-star safety, has recorded 176 tackles in three seasons as a varsity player for the Warriors, with five tackles for loss and 18 interceptions. He is one of …
Read More »Jaguars sign Josh Allen to $150 million deal: Pass rusher says he’s ‘legacy guy,’ wants to win Super Bowl, MVP
The Jaguars are making sure Josh Allen is part of their long-term plans. Jacksonville and its star pass rusher reached a a five-year, $150 million deal, CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones confirms. The contract includes $88 million guaranteed, per ESPN. Allen is now the third-highest paid defensive player on a per-year basis per OverTheCap.com. “I’m very emotional right now,” …
Read More »Four things to watch Thursday at rare open Gophers football practice
The last time fans got to see Gophers coach P.J. Fleck’s football team at Huntington Bank Stadium was in a home loss against Ohio State in November. A lot has changed since then. The 2024 version of Fleck’s Gophers are different in key areas, including quarterback and others. The Gophers opted not to hold a spring game, so Thursday at …
Read More »2024 NFL Draft order: Full list of 257 picks across 7 rounds, including every selection for all 32 teams
Getty Images The order for all seven rounds of the 2024 NFL Draft is set! With the NFL announcing all of the compensatory selections, it’s official that 257 players will hear their names called during the three-day event at the end of April. Check out a round-by-round breakdown of every pick below: Round 1 1. Chicago Bears (via Carolina)2. Washington …
Read More »Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs arrested on assault charge in Arizona
Former NFL linebacker Terrell Suggs was arrested Tuesday in Scottsdale, Arizona on two charges relating to a suspected road rage incident in March at a Starbucks drive-thru line. According to Scottsdale Police, Suggs faces charges of threatening and intimidating and disorderly conduct with a weapon. He was released Wednesday morning. Suggs allegedly threatened to kill another driver after Suggs backed …
Read More »Football recruiting: CB East’s Carroll trims college list to 12, including Penn State
Central Bucks East four-star offensive lineman Mike Carroll has narrowed his college football choices down to an even dozen. Carroll, a 6-foot-7, 305-pounder who will be a senior in the fall, named his final schools on X (formerly Twitter). Central Bucks East offensive lineman Mike Carroll (left) has narrowed his college choices down to 12 big-time programs. They are (in …
Read More »Johnny Manziel talks Browns-NFL downfall, winning Heisman Trophy on ‘Undisputed’
Johnny Manziel experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in football. The winner of the 2012 Heisman Trophy award at Texas A&M, Manziel was a first-round draft choice of the Cleveland Browns in 2014. That said, Manziel only made eight starts in the NFL, and the Browns released him following his second season (2015); he never appeared in …
Read More »Terrell Suggs arrested: Former Ravens star issues statement after incident in Starbucks drive-thru
USATSI Former Baltimore Ravens star Terrell Suggs was arrested Tuesday in Arizona, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office announced, and the longtime NFL standout faces charges of assault and offense against public order. Suggs, 41, made an initial court appearance early Wednesday over allegations of instigating a road-rage incident in Scottsdale, according to 3TV (Arizona’s Family). The judge reportedly ordered a …
Read More »2024 seven-round NFL Mock Draft: Four WRs picked in top 10; Cowboys, Seahawks, Broncos all take QBs on Day 2
What kind of draft analyst would I be if I didn’t do a full seven-round mock draft, predicting all 257 picks in the 2024 NFL Draft? Lackluster. Therefore, in an attempt to not be a lackluster draft analyst, I have mocked `the entire 2024 draft. Every single pick. No need to even watch the draft anymore — I’ve been handed …
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