Watching ESPN’s College GameDay on Saturday mornings has been a tradition for households around the country since 1987. Nearly every game gets a spotlight, but none more than the host of that week’s show. That honor goes to one of the most anticipated games of the week, and unfortunately, Clemson’s game against Georgia in week one didn’t make the cut. …
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DeAndre Hopkins says Titans have one of the best WR groups he’s ever been around after free agent frenzy
The Tennessee Titans are expected to undergo quite the shift in offensive philosophy in 2024 under new head coach Brian Callahan. While the past few years of Titans football has been centered around Derrick Henry and pounding the rock, Callahan’s system promises to feature plenty of passing. The Titans front office has done a tremendous job adding weaponry for coach Callahan …
Read More »Former first-round pick forced to retire from NFL after medical scare results in emergency surgery
Former Cincinnati Bengals first-round center Billy Price announced his retirement from the NFL on Saturday, revealing that he had emergency surgery to save his life this offseason. The 29-year-old had a pulmonary embolism that required treatment, which directly led to his decision to hang up the cleats. Price announced his decision on Instagram: “In the blink of an eye, everything …
Read More »A new 5-star group: 247Sports updates its list of best players in the class of 2025
As the school year comes to a close, 247Sports has updated its list of five-star players for the soon-to-be seniors in the class of 2025. Thirty-two players who will be graduating next year are ranked as five-star players, the top of the blue chips of the high school football world. LSU quarterback commit Bryce Underwood maintained his No. 1 spot after impressing the …
Read More »Eagles’ Darius Slay already taking Quinyon Mitchell under his wing; how rookie CB has impressed during OTAs
PHILADELPHIA — Darius Slay isn’t ready for Quinyon Mitchell to move into his house yet as Eagles general manager Howie Roseman suggested when the team selected him in the first round of the NFL Draft. But Mitchell is more than welcome. “Anything he needs from me, I told him I got him,” Slay said at the NovaCare Complex this week. …
Read More »49ers UDFA Anderson drawing early D.J. Jones comparison from Kocurek
49ers UDFA Anderson drawing early D.J. Jones comparison from Kocurek originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area One of the newest 49ers already is drawing comparisons to a former Niners great. San Francisco last month signed Evan Anderson as an undrafted free agent, and 49ers defensive line coach Kris Kocurek said the defensive tackle out of Flordia Atlantic reminds him …
Read More »‘I’m excited about the pass game’: Haines City holds off Kathleen’s rally in scrimmage
Haines City head football coach Pat Herrington saw some positive aspects in a scrimmage Friday night at Kathleen High School. Kathleen head football coach Saul Speights also saw some aspects his team can build off. That’s what happens when a scrimmage comes down to one possession. But Kathleen ran out of timeouts in the end, and Haines City prevailed 34-28 …
Read More »Saquon Barkley quickly building chemistry with Jalen Hurts; how new RB is already becoming an Eagles leader
PHILADELPHIA — Saquon Barkley is built to be competitive, making the pairing with Jalen Hurts even more intriguing as he enters his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles. That competitiveness showed when the Eagles posted a video of Barkley and Hurts engaging in a squat competition during offseason workouts. While it’s well known in Philadelphia that Hurts can squat up …
Read More »Paul Finebaum says Florida State has ‘pulled away’ from Clemson
If you know Paul Finebaum as a football personality, you know he has a lot to say about Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program. Finebaum recently made an appearance on ESPN’s McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning and discussed how he believes Florida State has passed Clemson as the attractive option in the ACC. No surprises here; Finebaum is a true Clemson hater, whether he’d admit …
Read More »Jordan-Hare Stadium ranked among college football’s best stadium atmospheres
When it comes to naming the best college football venue, Auburn fans are biased by placing Jordan-Hare Stadium at the top of their list, and for good reason. One visit to Auburn on a Saturday in the fall to understand why game days are special on the Plains. From Tiger Walk and the pregame eagle flight to enjoying a lemonade …
Read More »2025 in-state safety prospect includes Vols in top four
2025 safety prospect CJ Jimcoily announced his top four schools on Friday. Tennessee, Alabama, LSU and Stanford are Jimcoily’s top four schools. The 6-foot-3, 205-pound four-star safety prospect is from Lipscomb Academy in Nashville, Tennessee. Jimcoily ranks as the No. 363 prospect in the class of 2025. He also ranks as the No. 32 safety prospect and No. 12 player in Tennessee, …
Read More »Florida defensive end Romando Johnson schedules a Rutgers football OV
Romando Johnson is locked in for an official visit with Rutgers football. A 6-foot-3, 245-pound defensive end from Monarch High School, Johnson has an offer list that includes Florida, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Louisville, Miami, Penn State and Tennessee. He announced his Rutgers football official visit via social media on Friday. Earlier this month, Johnson was offered by Boston College. A …
Read More »Wisconsin lands official visit with three-star class of 2025 athlete
Wisconsin class of 2025 target Naiim Parrish will officially visit the Badgers from June 14-16. Per 247Sports’ composite rankings, Parrish is the nation’s No. 82 athlete, No. 31 recruit from New Jersey and No. 1002 overall recruit in the class of 2025. The Oradell, New Jersey native is a rising senior representing Bergen Catholic High School in New Jersey. The …
Read More »Greg Hardy gets knocked out in Texas boxing match
Former NFL pass rusher Greg Hardy continues to appear from time to time in the fight game. He recently disappeared into the ropes and then onto the mat. Hardy, who had a 3-0 record as a pro boxer, was knocked out in a Texas Combat League match on Thursday night. Patrick Mailata flattened Hardy k The 35-year-old Hardy previously participated …
Read More »Wisconsin lands official visit with one of 2025’s best interior offensive linemen
Wisconsin football landed an official visit with top class of 2025 offensive lineman Hardy Watts, according to Rivals’ Adam Friedman. Watts will be on campus during the weekend of June 7 — one of the Badgers’ busiest recruiting weekends of the year. Related: Why the NCAA settlement, revenue-sharing model matters for the Wisconsin football program The top interior offensive lineman is …
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