Monthly Archives: May 2024

Why rookie Rome Odunze would prefer Bears not be on ‘Hard Knocks’

Why rookie Rome Odunze would prefer Bears not be on ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago It’s happening. The Bears will make their first-ever appearance on HBO’s “Hard Knocks” as the 18th team to participate in the documentary. Before being selected, the Bears made their disinterest in participating in the documentary evident. Both GM Ryan Poles and Chairman …

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Mike McCarthy calls Micah Parsons’ OTAs absence a missed opportunity

Micah Parsons has missed the majority of the Dallas Cowboys’ organized team activities (OTAs) and other workouts so far this offseason, seemingly to the chagrin of Mike McCarthy. Dallas’ head coach expressed some disappointment with Parsons’ attendance so far after the star linebacker missed Thursday’s practice, especially as they’re getting acclimated to new defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer’s system.  “I think …

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18-game NFL season is coming, but the negotiating clash is just beginning

The percentage of revenue sharing is in play in the players and NFL team owners’ battle over an 18-game regular-season schedule. (Bruno Rouby/Yahoo Sports) The 18-game NFL regular season is coming. It’s a matter of time, money, reorganization — and some inevitable hand grenades tossed across the negotiating table. It’s the same as it was in 2008, when NFL team …

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GHSA announces major change to high school football state playoff schedule

We’ll see a slight shift to the Georgia high school football state playoff schedule in 2024. Unlike past years, there will be no playoff games scheduled the week of Thanksgiving, GHSA executive director Robin Hines confirmed on Friday. While the schedule change will give the players and staff a break for the holiday weekend, it’ll also avoid conflict with the …

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: First massive visit weekend is on deck

Rivals.com The monumental month of June is upon us but before all the news starts flooding out from this massive first weekend of visits, there is still plenty of recruiting gossip to tackle and that’s why a second Recruiting Rumor Mill was needed this week. RELATED: Ten programs heading into a huge recruiting weekend | Five-star WR Dakorien Moore plans …

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Why is USC playing a very late game vs Utah State on Sept. 7?

You might be wondering why USC is having to play another 8 p.m. local time kickoff in Los Angeles. You’re not alone. The Trojans aren’t just playing a late game; it’s another 8 p.m. start as opposed to 7:30. Why 8 and not 7:30 for the Sept. 7 game versus Utah State? We know that USC-Rutgers is an 8 p.m. …

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Josh McCown on J.J. McCarthy: We ultimately have to maintain a growth mindset with him

The Vikings drafted quarterback J.J. McCarthy to be the team’s quarterback of the future and he’ll be working closely with longtime quarterback Josh McCown as his position coach. During his Wednesday press conference, McCown said Minnesota went through a “very thorough” pre-draft process to find the right fit at QB. McCown noted that McCarthy’s pro day was especially impressive, saying …

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