Nov 18, 2017; Oxford, MS, USA; Texas A&M Aggies helmets after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Texas A&M Aggies defeated the Mississippi Rebels 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci has been attentively listening to every word from Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko thus far and he provided a …
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5 questions Jets must answer during 2024 NFL training camp
NFL training camp gets underway this week for the Jets. Let’s review some of the main things they’ll be seeking to evaluate… Can Aaron Rodgers get back to his old self? The Jets brought in Rodgers last season to bring them back to relevancy after an NFL-high 13-year playoff drought. Unfortunately, that came crashing down when Rodgers tore his Achilles …
Read More »Report: Notre Dame football to host Ohio 2026 linebacker on Thursday
Although the 2025 recruiting class has yet to sign, Notre Dame football has still been extremely active with the 2026 cycle. One of those prospects that the Irish are after is Ohio linebacker Cincere Johnson, who will be on campus for the ‘Grill and Chill’ event on Thursday. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 225-pounder will make his way to South Bend …
Read More »Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’
Why Warner views 49ers’ Aiyuk situation as ‘good issue to have’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Contract negotations can, understandably, be a headache in the NFL. Look no further than the extended drama around Brandon Aiyuk’s desired extension with the 49ers, which reached a tipping point last week with his reported trade request. However, San Francisco linebacker Fred …
Read More »Best of the SEC: How does Texas football DL stack up as we rank all 16 conference teams?
After years of discussions, negotiations and preparation, Texas has finally joined the SEC. But how do the Longhorns stack up as they enter the toughest conference in college football? We’re ranking the SEC position by position, assigning points for each team — 16 points for first place through one point for 16th. We’ll update the totals with each installment, giving …
Read More »Chiefs sign S Tyree Gillespie
The Chiefs made a change to their safety group on Monday. They have signed Tyree Gillespie to their 90-man roster. Trey Dean was waived in a corresponding move. Gillespie was on the Chiefs’ practice squad in December and January last season and re-signed with the team in February before getting cut again when the team signed undrafted rookie free agents. …
Read More »‘Best convention in the country,’ Aggies coach Mike Elko speaks to media at THSCA meetings
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaking at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Unlike his predecessor Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko made it a priority to attend the Texas High School Coaches Association convention this week. The Aggies host Notre Dame at Kyle Field on Aug. 31 to begin …
Read More »Cowboys are exempt from rule that keeps Raiders, Saints from promoting Southern California practices
The Raiders made a little news over the weekend with the revelation that their decision to conduct training camp in Southern California comes with a rule that prevents them from promoting the practices, credentialing media from local publications to cover it, and/or allowing fans to attend. That prompted some to wonder how the Cowboys can do those very things with …
Read More »Iowa football’s biggest 2024 question mark highlighted by ESPN
The Iowa Hawkeyes’ offense didn’t strike much fear into any opposing defenses or fans in 2023. A large part of that was the lack of explosive plays. Iowa struggled to sustain consistent drives and when paired with the lack of chunk plays, things turned abysmal quickly. With defenses loading the box, Iowa was dared to generate offense and chunk plays …
Read More »Matt LaFleur: We have to adjust on the fly with Jordan Love out of practice
Packers quarterback Jordan Love won’t be practicing at training camp until he has a new contract and head coach Matt LaFleur addressed how the team will proceed at a Monday press conference. Love’s representatives told the Packers this weekend that the quarterback won’t be doing on-field work without a new pact in place and LaFleur told reporters that the team …
Read More »Florida State football’s Mike Norvell: This year could be better than undefeated 2023
No matter how last season ended for Florida State football, coach Mike Norvell is confident this year’s team can continue the program’s push to be included among the nation’s elite. Norvell discussed his team’s expectations Monday during the 2024 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina. The defending conference champions, who have won 23 games the past two seasons, are coming …
Read More »Fred Warner: Good teams with good players have contract drama
Brandon Aiyuk has made clear through his words and his actions that he wants either a trade or a contract extension. The 49ers insist they aren’t trading him. Aiyuk has the support of his teammates as he seeks to become one of the highest-paid receivers in the game. The 49ers have signed several of their stars to contract extensions in …
Read More »Gophers football slotted 12th in Big Ten preseason poll
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team will likely head into the 2024 season with quite the chip on its shoulder. The Gophers, coming off a 6-7 season, were placed 12th in a Big Ten preseason poll put together by Cleveland.com on Monday. The league will have 18 teams for the first time with the addition of …
Read More »Brian Gutekunst: Kenny Clark is the model player the Packers want to build around
The Packers signed defensive lineman Kenny Clark to a three-year, $64 million contract on Sunday, and Green Bay General Manager Brian Gutekunst says he’s worth every penny. The 28-year-old Clark, who has been with the Packers his entire career since they drafted him in 2016, and Gutekunst says it’s been clear all along that Clark does everything the right way. …
Read More »Netflix plans documentary on Michigan Wolverines football sign-stealer
Connor Stalions, the central figure in the Michigan football sign-stealing scandal, is set to speak for the first time about his actions. An episode of the Netflix documentary series “Untold,” set to premier on Aug. 27, will focus on Stalions’ account. Both the NCAA and the Big Ten Conference ruled last year that Michigan illegally did in-person scouting of future …
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