Winning a national title in college football is hard, just ask the Tennessee Volunteers, they haven’t done it this century. However, the expectations are quite different in Tuscaloosa, Alabama as anything short of an SEC Championship and national title berth tends to be considered a disappointing season. Despite the lofty expectations and the intimidation of replacing the greatest of all …
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Giants rookie Malik Nabers not a big fan of new throwback uniforms: ‘It’s gonna be hard to swag it out’
Getty Images Last week, the New York Giants announced throwback uniforms for their 100th season. The Giants revealed a “Century Red” throwback that will be worn this season, and they are polarizing to say the least. The new threads are highlighted by a red jersey that is divided by a thick blue stripe, which includes the white jersey number. It comes with …
Read More »2024 NFL win totals, AFC North: Browns could take step back, Steelers and Bengals have major QB questions
NFL season win totals are some of the most fun action to wager on — it’s a season-long gambit with week-to-week intensity because of how much every game matters for the final season record. With the explosion of legalized sports gambling, win totals have been out for a while now, but we can’t really get crystallized and concrete numbers until the NFL …
Read More »Longest Field Goals in NFL History
Throughout the NFL’s 104-year history, placekickers have only improved their accuracy from farther and farther distances. Over these years, only 11 players have made field goals from 62 yards out or longer during an official game. Here’s a list of the longest field goals ever made, showcasing the impressive power and accuracy of these NFL kickers: Longest Field Goals in …
Read More »Georgia QB Jaden Rashada sues Florida coach Billy Napier and booster over NIL deal that fell apart in 2022
Jaden Rashada transferred from Arizona State to Georgia this offseason after originally signing with Florida ahead of the 2023 season. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) New Georgia quarterback Jaden Rashada has filed a lawsuit against Florida coach Billy Napier and a Gators booster over the dissolution of an NIL deal that led to his decommitment from the school. Rashada, who …
Read More »Cole Strange could miss multiple games with knee injury: Report
Cole Strange could miss multiple games with knee injury: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots will need to find a new starting left guard to begin the 2024 season. Offensive lineman Cole Strange is expected to miss the start of the 2024 NFL season and “may be out until the middle of the season” as …
Read More »Georgia’s season opener against Clemson ranked as best game of Week 1
College Sports Wire ranks Georgia’s season opener against the Clemson Tigers as the best game in Week 1. Georgia will face Clemson in Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Patrick Conn considers the Georgia-Clemson game to be the best season opener in Week 1 over games like Texas A&M-Notre Dame, LSU-USC and Florida-Miami. ESPN’s “College GameDay” is electing to be in …
Read More »Rutgers football recruiting – Zion Elee earns Under Armour All-America Game invite
It was a big weekend for Zion Elee as the prospect from Maryland stood out at the Under Armour Next Football Camp. He was offered by Rutgers in April. Elee is a defensive lineman from Joppatowne (Joppa, Maryland). In addition to Rutgers, he holds offers from Maryland, Minnesota, Penn State, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin. He has an impressive 6-foot-5 and 225-pound …
Read More »Jason Kelce explains why he still is at Eagles practice facility frequently post-retirement
USATSI Jason Kelce hasn’t been sitting back in his lounge chair since retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles. He’s too young for that. Kelce always has his “New Heights” podcast empire to maintain with brother Travis and has a new job on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown,” set to appear regularly on the pregame and halftime shows. The elder Kelce brother is …
Read More »A look at Eagles throughout history who’ve tried to replace a legend
A look at Eagles throughout history who’ve tried to replace a legend originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Cam Jurgens is the heir apparent to future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce, and Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis are the successors to possible Hall of Famer Fletcher Cox. The Eagles used the draft to prepare for the retirements of both Kelce …
Read More »Tennessee football prospect Travis Smith Jr. announces commitment date
Four-star wide receiver prospect Travis Smith Jr. will announce his commitment on July 13, according to Chad Simmons of On3. He will chose between Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn and Georgia. Smith Jr. will visit the Vols on June 21. He will also visit Georgia on June 1, Auburn on June 7 and Alabama on June 14. Smith Jr. unofficially visited the …
Read More »NFL eyeing Australia for possible regular season game with this team in 2025 or 2026, per report
The NFL’s international presence has been expanding over the past few years and that expansion could soon include putting a game in Australia. According to 9News in Melbourne, the NFL is considering the possibility of scheduling a regular season game in Australia and it could happen as soon as the 2025 season or as late as the 2026 season. It’s …
Read More »How Auburn football got out of ‘dreamland,’ had better portal results in spring window
AUBURN — Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze is always going to want to build his roster through traditional recruiting. That’s how he’s find his success in the past, convincing high schoolers to join him — whether it be at Arkansas State, Ole Miss or Liberty — and help his teams win games. In his 10 seasons coaching at the Division …
Read More »Chuks Okorafor: Move to LT with Patriots will take time, but I know I can do it
There’s a lot of new in New England this year. Jerod Mayo is a first-time head coach and they used the third pick of the draft on quarterback Drake Maye in the first big move by new head of football operations Eliot Wolf. The post-Bill Belichick era is also set to feature a first-time left tackle. Chuks Okorafor played on …
Read More »Colorado football: How to get single-game tickets for 2024 season
Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders runs onto the field before the game against Arizona State on Oct. 7, 2023. Colorado football has sold out of season tickets for the second straight year, but single-game tickets for the 2024 season are now on sale. This is just the 10th time in program history that season tickets have sold out and …
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