Following the news that legendary head coach Nick Saban would be retiring as the leader of the Alabama Crimson Tide football program, several players decided it was time to move on from Tuscaloosa—one of the notable being offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor. After spending just a couple of months back home with the Iowa Hawkeyes, Proctor changed his mind and announced …
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No. 2 running back in California picks UCLA over USC
Hesperia (California) Oak Hills High School has an exciting prospect. 2025 four-star running back Karson Cox has committed to the UCLA Bruins and Deshaun Foster over crosstown rival USC. UCLA won the recruitment over a few other schools as well: Arizona State, SMU, Kansas and Oklahoma State. The 6-foot-0, 190-pound Cox averaged over 10 yards per carry with over 2,500 …
Read More »Justin Fields speaks on Ryan Poles, Steelers trade in first Pittsburgh press conference
Justin Fields speaks on Ryan Poles, Steelers trade in first Pittsburgh press conference originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears traded up to select Justin Fields with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2021 draft, the idea was that he would be the man to end decades of ineptitude at quarterback. Obviously, things didn’t work out that …
Read More »Hail Yes!’: 5 biggest questions facing Michigan football in 2024
• Hosts: Tony Garica (@RealTonyGarcia) and Rainer Sabin (@RainerSabin) • Editor: Robin Chan • Executive producer: Kirkland Crawford • Producer: Andrew Birkle • Email: apgarcia@freepress.com Apple Podcasts | Spotify On this episode: As things quiet down for the summer, Rainer and Tony sit down to answer the five biggest questions facing Michigan football this season. Of course, the biggest question starts at the quarterback position, but what might this offense look like …
Read More »Why the Falcons are in for a ‘rude awakening’ this season | The Exempt List
Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to discuss Atlanta’s offseason and their decision to draft Michael Penix Jr. instead of a defensive player. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View …
Read More »Wednesday’s Spring Football Previews: Lehigh, Golden Gate, and Gulf Coast take the field
Spring football continues for Southwest Florida football teams, and the New-Press and Naples Daily News will keep you up to speed on local team’s outlooks, key departures, and names to keep an eye on for the 2024-25 season. Here’s a look into the games being played on Wednesday, May 22. Gulf Coast at Everglades (Miramar) The Gulf Coast Sharks compete …
Read More »Packers’ Christian Watson, Eric Stokes worked with hamstring specialists this offseason
Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and cornerback Eric Stokes have both suffered multiple hamstring injuries in their brief NFL careers. This offseason, they saw specialists in an attempt to fix their ongoing problems. Along with members of the Packers’ training staff, Watson and Stokes went to Badger Athletic Performance, which in 2021 received a $4 million grant from the NFL …
Read More »What will $700 million buy? Penn State football’s Beaver Stadium to be renovated by 2027
Penn State football will be getting all of its $700 million home renovation over the next three years. The university’s board of trustees, as expected, voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve the bulk of a Beaver Stadium facelift − a massive expenditure that will re-make the West side of the 64-year-old building. The vote passed by a 26-2 margin with three …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers on early-season schedule: “Supposedly we owe the league a little bit”
Earlier this week, Panthers coach Dave Canales said prime-time games have to be earned. That’s partially true. A perennially sluggish team can acquire prime-time games by landing a big-name player, like Aaron Rodgers. It made the Jets an attractive team last year, even though they haven’t been to the playoffs since 2010. It got them six primetime games in 11 …
Read More »Dan Orlovsky says C.J. Stroud was ready for NFL because of Ryan Day, Ohio State football
Former NFL quarterback and current ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky gave Ohio State football another recruiting pitch on Tuesday’s edition of “The Pat McAfee Show.” Orlovsky was asked about an NFL rookie quarterback’s mindset and communication skills during organized team activities and mini camps, and how much a rookie can retain during the transition from college football to the pros. “One …
Read More »Matt LaFleur on Christian Watson: Time will tell if hamstring issues are behind him
Through his first two seasons, Packers receiver Christian Watson has experienced multiple hamstring issues. Watson has seen a specialist this offseason with the hope of solving them. And recently, Green Bay’s passing game coordinator Jason Vrable noted that Watson is “in a great place now” with his hamstring. During his Tuesday press conference, head coach Matt LaFleur said “time will …
Read More »2025 4-star LB Kelvion Riggins releases statement regarding future visits
When Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko was hired back in November, One of his primary goals was securing as many early commitments as possible the 2025 recruiting class, as four-star linebacker Kelvion Riggins became the first prospect to choose the Aggies under Elko’s new leadership. Still viewed as an underrated prospect, Riggins is a high motor down hill backer …
Read More »Packers plan joint practices with Broncos, Ravens this summer
The Packers plan to break up the monotony of training camp practices by working out with a couple of other teams this summer. Head coach Matt LaFleur said on Tuesday that the team plans to have one day of practice with the Broncos before their August 18 game in Denver and one day of work with the Ravens ahead of …
Read More »Joe Yukica banquet: Raycraft built Merrimack football on discipline, character
May 21—MANCHESTER — Coach Kip Jackson brought a host of his Merrimack High School football players over to meet Joe Raycraft after the banquet. They all wanted to thank him. “Without you, coach, they wouldn’t be here,” Jackson told Raycraft. Raycraft, who started the Merrimack High football program in 1973, received the Andy Mooradian Award for his outstanding contributions to …
Read More »Best and worst NFL offseasons with the Ringer’s Steven Ruiz | The Exempt List
Subscribe to Zero Blitz This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The Exempt List, Charles McDonald is joined by The Ringer’s Steven Ruiz to break down the best and worst offseasons across the NFL. They start off the show with a check in on random quarterback weight fluctuations, specifically Bryce Young, Tua Tagovailoa, and …
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