Monthly Archives: June 2024

Jaguars’ Travis Etienne reacts to CFB 25: ‘Sad I missed the NCAA era’

What could have been. Jaguars running back and former three-time All-American Clemson star Travis Etienne appeared to feel that way when Electronic Arts released gameplay footage of the upcoming “EA Sports College Football 25” video game this week. “Pre-ordering it today. Sad I missed the NCAA era,” Etienne wrote via X. EA is scheduled to release “College Football 25” on …

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Wisconsin receives low ranking by ESPN FPI entering 2024 season

The Wisconsin Badgers sit at No. 39 in ESPN’s newly-released 2024 Football Power Index ranking. The metric projects the team’s record at 5.8-6.2 and gives it a 57.4% chance to make a bowl game, a 3.1% chance to make the College Football Playoff and a 0.5% chance to win the Big Ten. Related: Anonymous Big Ten coaches weigh in on Wisconsin …

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In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Seeing John Ross in a new light

In Roob’s Eagles Observations: Seeing John Ross in a new light originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why getting a chance to meet John Ross was so meaningful, encouraging signs from Cooper DeJean and the curious connection between the University of the Arts and the Eagles. We’re all over the place with this week’s Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Offseason Observations. …

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Logos may be coming to an Owen Field near you, but should they?

College football is evolving at a rapid pace. The idea of amateur athletics had been eroding before our eyes with the money not talked about, but with name, image, and likeness, it’s pretty much an idea of the past. With the proposed settlement of a trio of anti-trust lawsuits against the NCAA leading to damages in the billions and the …

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NFL owners will always prioritize profit over player development

Lions coach Dan Campbell made a great point about the inevitable push for more regular-season games, and fewer preseason games. It’s a great point that will fall on deaf ears, as it relates to the ears that matter. Yes, having only two preseason games (and 18 regular-season games) will hurt player development. No, the owners do not care. The owners …

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Examining Colorado football’s lengthy history with Utah

The Utah Utes represent a great “what if” regarding the history of the Colorado Buffaloes. While Utah and CU were tabbed as rivals when they joined the Pac-12 together in 2011, it never took hold quite like the Buffs’ beef with the Colorado State Rams and Nebraska Cornhuskers. But if things had gone differently, Colorado could have viewed Utah with …

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D’Andre Swift: Bears a “great situation to walk into”

The Bears didn’t hesitate when it came to addressing their running back position in free agency. They moved quickly to add D’Andre Swift in March and landed him with a three-year, $24 million contract. Head coach Matt Eberflus said this week that they focused on Swift because they wanted a player “to be a weapon in the deep part of …

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Deuce Vaughn getting WR reps at Cowboys practice

The Cowboys’ lack of activity at wide receiver in free agency drew a lot of attention this offseason, but there is one notable new face working with the group at their organized team activities. Reporters at practice this week noted that running back Deuce Vaughn was taking reps with the team’s wideouts. Vaughn was working out of the slot and …

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Fact or Fiction: Trey McNutt is a near lock to Ohio State

Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney is joined by national recruiting analyst Greg Smith, national rankings director Adam Friedman and Paul Strelow of TigerIllustrated.com to tackle three topics and determine whether they believe each statement is FACT or FICTION. STING FACTOR: Ranking the decommitments of May ***** CLASS OF 2024 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF …

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Wisconsin football reveals 2024 homecoming matchup

Wisconsin’s 2024 homecoming weekend will surround its Saturday, October 26 matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions. This news comes as the Big Ten announces the homecoming dates for all 18 conference members. The kickoff time and television channel for the game are yet to be released. Related: Anonymous Big Ten coaches weigh in on Wisconsin football in 2024 Wisconsin has …

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4-star safety Kainoa Winston puts Oregon Football among top schools

The Oregon Ducks are working the safety position hard in this 2025 recruiting class, and they are in the mixt o land some of the best players in the nation. The latest safety to put Oregon among his top schools is 4-star Kainoa Winston, from Gonzaga, Washington DC. Winston is rated by 247Sports as the No. 43 overall player in …

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OU football: Ranking the Sooners’ top 10 transfer portal additions for 2024

NORMAN — Since the regular season ended, it’s been a roller coaster of roster turnover for OU football. Cayden Green announced he was entering the portal during a bowl practice, Dillon Gabriel transferred to Oregon and the Sooners rebuilt their offensive line from scratch. Head coach Brent Venables also made the defensive line a significant priority entering the SEC and …

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