As the 2024 season approaches, the Iowa Hawkeyes have a new leader guiding their much-maligned offense. Former Western Michigan head coach Tim Lester takes over as Iowa’s offensive coordinator in place of former OC Brian Ferentz. Lester is tasked with morphing the nation’s worst offense into something respectable. One of the most popular analysts in college football recently shared some of …
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Louisiana Tech football coach Sonny Cumbie talks about his running backs
Naming rights and private equity in NCAA conferences? | College Football Enquirer<p>Yahoo Sports senior college football reporter Ross Dellenger, national columnist Dan Wetzel, and Sports Illustrated’s Pat Forde dive into the commercialization of college sports, most recently with possible commercial names for conferences. Hear the full conversation on the “College Football Enquirer” podcast – and subscribe on <a data-i13n=”cpos:1;pos:1″ href=”https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/college-football-enquirer/id1423417914″><ins>Apple …
Read More »Cowboys QB Dak Prescott rocks Yankees jersey amid New York Giants speculation
While the Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott have been tight-lipped on the nine-year veteran’s future with the franchise, a recent fashion choice by the quarterback may be doing some talking of its own. Prescott, who is attending this year’s Tight End University in Nashville led by FOX Sports’ Greg Olsen, arrived on Monday sporting a New York Yankees jersey – …
Read More »New defensive coordinator says Penn State linebackers can be special
Although Tom Allen has been at Penn State for only six months, he has learned much about the linebackers he guides as their position coach and defensive coordinator. “It’s a special room,” Allen said last week during an interview session with writers. “One of the strength coaches came to me the other day and said, ‘Coach, all I have to …
Read More »Boston College coach Bill O’Brien eager to embrace challenges in Year 1 leading Eagles
Bill O’Brien knows how hard you think it is to win at Boston College. He’s heard it left and right since taking over the BC program in February. After spending last season as the New England Patriots offensive coordinator, O’Brien was slated to take the same role for Ryan Day at Ohio State before the Boston College job opened up …
Read More »Panthers-Oilers Game 5 takeaways, early look at Game 6
Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark NHL reporterRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporterKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN.Jun 18, 2024, 11:30 PM ET With the Stanley Cup in the building for a second straight game, the Florida Panthers couldn’t quite muster enough in Game 5 …
Read More »New Mexico native Oliver Soukup named head coach of NMMI’s JC football program
Jun. 18—If Oliver Soukup is trying to make a run at the title of Mr. Football in New Mexico, he’s checking a lot of boxes. The former New Mexico State Aggie player and assistant head coach of the program has been named the new head coach of New Mexico Military Institute’s nationally-recognized junior college football program. “There was a very …
Read More »Calais Campbell will “play all over the place” on Miami’s defensive line
Calais Campbell recently signed with the Dolphins. On Monday, he met with reporters for the first time. One important question was this: Will he play inside or outside on the Miami defensive line? “I’m going to play all over the place, yes,” Campbell said. “We haven’t really talked about like how they want to use me, but just knowing [defensive …
Read More »Oilers survive Panthers’ comeback attempt to force Game 6
Jun 18, 2024, 11:07 PM ET SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to add to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off elimination yet again by beating the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night. Connor Brown, Zach Hyman and Corey …
Read More »Tulsa Union QB Shaker Reisig commits to Boston College football’s 2025 recruiting class
Union’s Shaker Reisig throws a pass during the game against Westmoore at Union-Tuttle Stadium in Tulsa, OK on 11/17/23. BRETT ROJO, FOR THE TULSA WORLD Oklahoma’s top quarterback recruit in the 2025 recruiting class a new college destination. Tulsa Union quarterback Shaker Reisig announced his commitment to Boston College on Tuesday. He chose the Eagles after receiving a dozen offers …
Read More »Season long celebration of 100th anniversary of Nippert Stadium planned by UC Bearcats
It will be a year-long celebration. University of Cincinnati Athletics will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Nippert Stadium during the entire 2024 football season, celebrating the life of stadium namesake Jimmy Nippert as the Bearcats’ season-long theme. The celebration will take center stage Nov. 9,when the Bearcats face rival West Virginia. Fans are invited to visit GoBearcats.com/Nippert …
Read More »Free agent LT David Bakhtiari hopes to play a couple more years
David Bakhtiari has played 13 games and missed 38 the past three seasons as his balky left knee has failed him. He underwent a fifth surgical procedure, giving the former All-Pro left tackle optimism about continuing his career. The Packers released Bakhtiari in March, four months after another major surgery on the knee that he originally injured in a Dec. …
Read More »Ohio State football offers athlete from its backyard
Ohio State football has been making moves on the recruiting trail and it has found another underrated recruit from its own state. Bodpegn Miller is a three-star athlete in the class of 2025 from Mansfield, Ohio, and made some jaws drop at a recent Ohio State football camp. Standing at 6-foot, 4-inches and 180-pounds, its pretty easy to picture Miller …
Read More »CBS Sports predicts if Max Johnson will find success at UNC
There are some big question marks surrounding the North Carolina Tar Heels’ football program going into the 2024 season. Mack Brown’s team loses a lot of talent from last year’s team including quarterback Drake Maye. The former UNC standout was selected by the New England Patriots No. 3 overall in the 2024 NFL draft. With Maye gone, UNC will have …
Read More »Texas landing Dia Bell a few cycles removed from Arch Manning is “Sandwich QB” recruiting at its finest
The problem with landing a player of Trevor Lawrence’s or Caleb Williams’ caliber is finding the quarterback who comes next — and even managing the loss of the player who came before him. Quarterback management is an art, not a science. It’s great to have Lawrence on the roster, but how do you manage the room behind him? We saw …
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