Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen has died, the Dallas Cowboys announced on Monday. Allen, 52, died suddenly while in Mexico on vacation, according to the team. “Larry, known for his great athleticism and incredible strength, was one of the most respected, accomplished offensive linemen to ever play in the NFL,” the team said in a statement. “His versatility …
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Urban Meyer, James Laurinaitis named College Football Hall of Fame 2025 class nominees
Former Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer has his first chance to make the College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Federation and College Football Hall of Fame announced 77 players and nine coaches nominated for the 2025 Hall of Fame class. Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer watches from …
Read More »Eagles sign Max Scharping – Yahoo Sports
The Eagles added some veteran depth to their offensive line group on Monday. The team announced that they have signed guard Max Scharping to their 90-man roster. Scharping was a Texans second-round pick in 2019 and he started 35 of the 50 games he played for the team over his first three seasons. The Bengals claimed him off of waivers …
Read More »Nick Saban, Urban Meyer, Aaron Donald and Manti Te’o debut on College Football Hall of Fame ballot
Nick Saban Nick Saban and Urban Meyer are up for election to the College Football Hall of Fame for the first time. The ballot for the Hall of Fame class to be announced in January was released by the National Football Foundation. It includes 77 players and nine coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision and 101 players and 34 coaches …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa appears noticably slimmer at Dolphins event amid contract extension rumors
Tua Tagovailoa had a noticeably different appearance at a recent meet-and-greet with fans event this last week. The Miami Dolphins quarterback, who is billed at 6-foot-1, 227 pounds according to Pro Football Reference, looked closer to 200 pounds at the event. And his new appearance had the football world clamoring about his durability. Tagovailoa is set to enter his fifth …
Read More »Justin Jefferson’s $35 million yearly Vikings salary is going break every NFL pay scale but the QB spot
Every few years, there is a non-quarterback deal that feels like it’s destined to change some part of the NFL’s salary landscape. Ndamukong Suh’s 2015 contract with the Miami Dolphins put a defensive tackle on the threshold of earning a then-staggering $20 million per season. In 2018, Kirk Cousins reimagined the quarterback scale, locking in $28 million a year. In …
Read More »Rutgers football now has a top-10 recruiting class in the nation
During their first weekend of official visits, Rutgers football landed a staggering (yes, staggering) 10 commitments. The influx of talent sees Rutgers soar dramatically up the recruiting rankings with a new landing spot on Monday. Now having seen their class more than double in size over the previous three days, Rutgers has the No. 10 recruiting class in the nation …
Read More »Tyreek Hill’s agent hints at new contract following Justin Jefferson’s deal
The Vikings’ Justin Jefferson just became the NFL’s highest-paid receiver after the squad lavished him with a new four-year, $140 million contract extension. The deal wasn’t a surprise — Jefferson has established himself as one of the NFL’s premier playmaking threats. What may be surprising to some, however, is the surge of big-money contracts that have been doled out to …
Read More »Colts will induct Dallas Clark in their Ring of Honor
The Colts will make an addition to their Ring of Honor this season. The team announced that tight end Dallas Clark will be inducted into the group at some point during the year. He is the 19th person to go into the Ring of Honor and the first since tackle Tarik Glenn during the 2022 campaign. “The Colts have had …
Read More »Where ESPN projects UNC football program ahead of 2024 season
College football will soon be back on our TVs late this Summer and it will be a new-look North Carolina team taking the field to open the year against Minnesota. Mack Brown’s team loses a lot of talent including quarterback Drake Maye, linebacker Cedric Gray, and wide receiver Tez Walker who are all in the NFL now. While they do …
Read More »Dallas Cowboys legend Allen dies aged 52
Larry Allen helped Dallas Cowboys to victory in Super Bowl 30 in January 1996 [Getty Images] Dallas Cowboys legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen has died aged 52. The Cowboys said Allen died suddenly on Sunday, while on holiday with his family in Mexico. A second-round draft pick in 1994, guard Allen spent 12 of his 14 …
Read More »Penn State found ‘friction’ between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation
James Franklin An internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor, but it could not determine whether Franklin violated NCAA bylaws or Big Ten standards by interfering with medical decisions. The 15-page document from Penn State’s office of ethics and compliance, dated June 3, 2019, was obtained …
Read More »Seattle special teams coach Jay Harbaugh is expecting the unexpected on kickoffs
Seahawks special teams coach Jay Harbaugh was going to have an adjustment to the NFL after spending the past nine seasons at the University of Michigan. The good news is: The rest of the NFL’s special teams coordinators also have a big adjustment. The NFL overhauled its kickoff rules this offseason, which should make for more excitement in the return …
Read More »BYU’s future requires a paradigm shift away from ‘old school’ thinking
Fans in the student section hold up a BYU banner during a football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. | Ben B. Braun, Deseret News When BYUtv hits the air at 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 31, to begin its “GameDay” pregame show outside LaVell Edwards Stadium, it will do so with an army …
Read More »What Justin Jefferson’s new contract, exploding WR market means for Bears, DJ Moore
What Justin Jefferson’s new contract, exploding WR market means for Bears, DJ Moore originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Justin Jefferson finally got his much-deserved reward Monday when the Minnesota Vikings signed the star wide receiver to a four-year, $140 million extension. Jefferson’s new deal will make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL. The deal comes with $110 million …
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