In Roob’s Observations: What do Eagles have to do in 2024 to save Nick Sirianni’s job? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia A glimpse into Nick Sirianni’s future, a crazy Reggie White streak and a look back at Jalen Carter’s rookie year. Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations never rests. 1A. What does Nick Sirianni have to do to keep his …
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Auburn football’s Hugh Freeze remembers 4th-and-31 in Iron Bowl loss to Alabama: ‘Sickening’
Hugh Freeze’s first season as the Auburn football coach might have been a resounding success, if not for two plays in the Iron Bowl. The fourth-straight loss in the annual showdown with rival Alabama were impacted by a muffed punt by Koy Moore, followed by Jalen Milroe’s famous (or infamous) fourth-and-31 touchdown pass to Isaiah Bond. A win against the …
Read More »Flyers bring back D Egor Zamula with 2-year contract
The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed defenseman Egor Zamula to a two-year contract on Sunday. The team said the deal carries an average annual value of $1.7 million. The 24-year-old Zamula put up 21 points (five goals, 16 assists) in 66 regular-season games in Philadelphia in 2023-24. He had two power-play goals, most among Flyers defensemen. Editor’s Picks The Flyers signed the …
Read More »Knights secure 7th commitment in 5 days with 3-star Armwood linebacker
It’s been a windfall for UCF on the recruiting trail as the Knights have secured their seventh commitment in the last five days after 3-star linebacker Cameron White committed on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 225-pound White becomes the 18th commitment coach Gus Malzahn and his coaching staff have received for the 2025 recruiting cycle. The class is ranked 23rd in the …
Read More »3 positions to keep an eye on for Kansas football’s offense as Big 12 media days near
LAWRENCE — Kansas football’s high-profile talents on offense are well-known. There’s the trio of senior wide receivers in Quentin Skinner, Lawrence Arnold and Luke Grimm. There’s a deep room of running backs, led by senior Devin Neal and redshirt junior Daniel Hishaw Jr. Elsewhere there’s redshirt junior quarterback Jalon Daniels, senior offensive lineman Bryce Cabeldue and more. But that doesn’t mean …
Read More »Clemson lands 4-star quarterback commitment in 2026 class from Tait Reynolds
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson football program have landed a 4-star quarterback in the 2026 class, their first signing of a quarterback in the class. Reynolds (Queen Creek, AZ) has committed to Clemson, choosing the Tigers over some big-time schools such as Oklahoma, Texas A&M, and Miami. While he isn’t the highest-rated quarterback recruit the Tigers could have landed, Reynolds …
Read More »Bengals’ Joe Burrow explains how learning to play an instrument helped him with his wrist rehab
In 2023, Joe Burrow endured a unique wrist injury that prematurely ended his season. It’s ironic that Burrow found an equally unique way to help him rehab the injury this offseason. “I’m learning the piano right now,” Burrow told Complex. “Hopefully I can get pretty good at that by next offseason. I guess it’ll be pretty tough during the season, …
Read More »2024-25 NFL odds: C.J. Stroud taking early action for NFL MVP
Both Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson won MVP in their second NFL seasons. Can C.J. Stroud join the trend? Early bettors sure seem to think so, as Stroud poses the second-biggest liability for sportsbooks within the MVP betting market — 13.2% of all bets are on the former Ohio State QB to win MVP at BetMGM. Stroud is coming off …
Read More »Panthers part ways with notable front office executive after just one season
Getty Images In a surprising move, the Carolina Panthers have parted ways with former vice president of player personnel Adrian Wilson after just one year. The Panthers confirmed the move to Pro Football Talk after Carolina had removed Wilson from their team website. The move comes a month after the team promoted Cole Spencer (who has been with the team since …
Read More »Pitt legend Bobby Grier dead at 91
The Pitt community and all of college football are mourning the loss of Bobby Grier. Grier died at the age of 91. University of Pittsburgh Athletics confirmed Grier’s death on Sunday. “Bobby Grier is the epitome of the Pitt student-athlete,” said Chancellor Joan Gabel in a statement. “Striving to compete alongside his teammates at the highest level possible, he played …
Read More »Evaluating Florida football in reimagined Southeastern Conference
July 1 marked the date that the Southeastern Conference officially expanded to 16 teams, adding the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas Longhorns — two storied institutions in multiple sports — to an already packed roster of member schools. The expansion of the SEC represents another step toward a new world order of sorts for college football, and the Florida Gators are …
Read More »4-star safety Ladarian Clardy names top schools
Four-star safety recruit Ladarian Clardy has named his top 10 schools. Clardy is a member of the class of 2025. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound safety prospect plays high school football for Escambia High School in Pensacola, Florida. The elite defensive back recruit is ranked as the No. 178 recruit in the class of 2025, per 247Sports. Clardy is the No. 15 …
Read More »Could an incoming transfer define Alabama’s 2024 season?
New head coach Kalen DeBoer did not shy away from using the transfer portal in the 2024 offseason. The Alabama Crimson Tide will have new players joining the program via the portal on offense, defense and special teams. SEC Unfiltered’s Cole Thompson is under the impression that incoming transfer wide receiver Germie Bernard is going to have a strong junior …
Read More »Dak Prescott foot injury: Cowboys’ QB shares photo of himself walking without a boot
Dak Prescott, who has undoubtedly heard the noise regarding the status of his right foot, has decided to provide an update less than three weeks before the start of training camp. Prescott, days after it was reported that he is dealing with a “very mild” foot sprain, shared the following image of himself walking without the assistance of a boot. …
Read More »Former Penn State cornerback A.J. Lytton killed in car crash
The Penn State football family mourned the loss of former defensive back A.J. Lytton following a tragic car accident in Maryland on Saturday. Lytton was a passenger in a vehicle struck by another driver early Saturday morning. He was one of three victims to pass in the accident. The other two victims were high school teammates of Lytton’s, former Oregon …
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