The Lions apparently bit a few too many of their own kneecaps during organized team activities. The team violated player work rules regarding on-field physical contact, the Lions announced Friday night. As punishment, the Lions will forfeit Monday’s scheduled OTA practice. “On Friday evening, the organization was made aware by the NFL and NFLPA that Organized Team Activities (OTA) practices …
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Here’s what close friends Kalani Sitake and Kyle Whittingham said about each other this week
Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham says he’s never met anyone in football with more passion for the game than BYU coach Kalani Sitake. Sitake says that when Whittingham finally does retire, he should be admitted into the Hall of Fame at both Utah and BYU, the school for which Whittingham played. When these coaches of …
Read More »Ex-49ers LB Gregory sues NFL, Broncos over fines for THC use
Ex-49ers LB Gregory sues NFL, Broncos over fines for THC use originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area A former 49ers pass rusher filed a lawsuit against the NFL and the Denver Broncos. Randy Gregory, who played with San Francisco during the 2023 NFL season after being acquired from the Broncos, sued the league and Denver on Wednesday under the …
Read More »2025 Tennessee five-star prospect Jaime Ffrench sets commitment date
Jaime Ffrench, one of the top prospects in the class of 2025, has set his commitment date — and Tennessee is still in the running for his commitment. Ffrench will announce his commitment on Aug. 30, he told Chad Simmons of On3. “I don’t have a leader,” Ffrench said. Ffrench’s top schools are Tennessee, LSU, Miami, Ohio State and Texas. …
Read More »Andy Reid Q&A: Honest, sincere and ready to make history
Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks to the media during the team’s rookie minicamp Monday, May 6, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. | Charlie Riedel, Associated Press Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid’s 258 career victories are fourth most in NFL history. Next February, if his Chiefs win another Super Bowl, Reid will become the first coach …
Read More »Former Ohio State football coach finds a new home
Perry Eliano had a short stint as Ohio State’s safeties coach for two seasons in 2022 and 2023, but after his initial contract was up the Buckeyes made no effort to resign the defensive backs coach. Expectations were high for him as Ohio State stole him from Cincinnati, where he was the cornerbacks coach and developed stars like Ahmad “Sauce” …
Read More »Ohio State extends offer to quarterback
Ohio State football is running a ton of camps this month and these provide a perfect opportunity to get a closer look at some high school recruits in action and possibly extend scholarship offers if the staff is impressed. One of the most recent names to receive an offer to become a Buckeye is a quarterback in the class of …
Read More »Top Ohio State football wide receiver target will commit in August
We are coming to the wire for Ohio State football target Jaime Ffrench, the 2025 wide receiver once committed to Alabama. The retirement of Nick Saban sent waves across the college football landscape, with the Florida being one of those. At one point, it looked like the Buckeyes were trending out of the picture for the nations No. 18 overall …
Read More »247Sports scouting report for UNC football commit Bryce Baker at Elite 11
Mack Brown and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program continues to build future recruiting classes, hoping to land some top talent for program. One prospect who is committed to North Carolina is four-star quarterback Bryce Baker. The pro-style quarterback committed to UNC back in June of 2023 and is one of the top players the Tar Heels have in …
Read More »247Sports scouting report for UNC football commit Bryce Baker at Elite 11
Mack Brown and the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program continues to build future recruiting classes, hoping to land some top talent for program. One prospect who is committed to North Carolina is four-star quarterback Bryce Baker. The pro-style quarterback committed to UNC back in June of 2023 and is one of the top players the Tar Heels have in …
Read More »High school football: Lakota West OL announces college decision
Jun. 7—Lakota West offensive lineman Vincent Giordano has made his college choice. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound senior-to-be announced Thursday he will play his college football at Bowling Green. The Falcons are among nine teams to offer Giordano, a group that also includes Army, Ball State, Eastern Kentucky, Illinois State, Kent State, Marshall and Toledo according to 247Sports.com He is the second …
Read More »Braylon Collier, a three-star Ohio WR, picks Michigan State football for class of 2025
With the high school year winding down, college football recruiting season is moving into full swing. And Jonathan Smith is continuing Michigan State football’s revived presence in Ohio. Wide receiver Braylon Collier announced his pledge to the Spartans via social media Friday, their sixth commitment for the 2025 class. He picked MSU over offers from Iowa, Iowa State and several …
Read More »Why Warner believes new 49ers DC Sorensen was ‘born’ for role
Why Warner believes new 49ers DC Sorensen was ‘born’ for role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the 49ers continue their offseason preparations in the lead-up to the start of the 2024 NFL season, Fred Warner was full of praise for new defense coordinator Nick Sorensen and new assistant head coach Brandon Staley. Speaking to the media during …
Read More »Auburn offensive line strengthened with commitment from four-star Broderick Shull
Auburn added to its 2025 recruiting class Friday by reeling in a big fish for its upcoming offensive line haul. Four-star offensive tackle Broderick Shull announced his commitment to the Tigers and head coach Hugh Freeze on Friday following his recent official visit last weekend. Shull, a native of Bixby, Oklahoma, made the trip to the Plains for the second …
Read More »John Emery Jr. returning to LSU football after testing transfer portal waters
Turns out, John Emery isn’t going anywhere. The running back announced via his Instagram page Friday afternoon that he is returning to LSU football. Emery entered his name in the transfer portal in April and will finish his college career with the Tigers, who he signed with out of Destrahan in 2019. For LSU coach Brian Kelly and company, getting …
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