Former Tennessee football player Cedric Houston has been named an assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Houston, a running back, played for the Vols from 2003-06 under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He will coach running backs and defensive backs for the Rams under head coach Justin Price. In 2006, he and Gerald Riggs Jr., became the first …
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Roob’s way-too-early 2024 Eagles predictions
Roob’s way-too-early 2024 Eagles predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s late July, training camp hasn’t even started yet and opening day is still six weeks away. All of which means it’s way too early to start making predictions about the 2024 Eagles season. We’re going to do it anyway. Who’s going to make the Pro Bowl? Who’s getting …
Read More »38 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 38 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Buffalo Bills team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss whether Buffalo is being overlooked this season and if the Bills can make a run to the Super Bowl. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript My one big thing for the Bills is just, uh, we written them …
Read More »‘He’s been an energy guy,’ Mike Elko shares which Texas A&M coach makes him laugh the most
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaks at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko recently rode around in a truck for an interview in the “0 to 60” series presented by the South Texas Ford Dealers. During the chat, Elko was asked which assistant …
Read More »Top 10 things I want to watch at Eagles training camp
Top 10 things I want to watch at Eagles training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Training camp is my favorite time of the year to cover the NFL. It’s not like it used to be but it’s still a grind. There’s nothing like spraying on some sunscreen and walking into the heat to watch practice after practice in …
Read More »Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium to continue to host Big Ten title game through 2028
The Big Ten title game will remain at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana through 2028, per an announcement from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti during Tuesday’s first day of Big Ten media days. Despite the Big Ten’s recent 18-team expansion and new West Coast members, Indianapolis retains its claim over the conference title game. 2024 marked the final year …
Read More »Giants WR coach Mike Groh wanted team to draft Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison Jr.
Malik Nabers of LSU was exactly who Giants WR coach Mike Groh wanted the team to draft with the sixth overall pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” has moved on from the Saquon Barkley free agency drama, and is now showing us the team’s pre-draft process. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at …
Read More »Rose Bowl wants to stay out of expanded CFP semifinal rotation and keep traditional Jan. 1 date
The Rose Bowl has no intention of leaving New Year’s Day for the expanded College Football Playoff. The bowl game told The Athletic on Tuesday that it will ask the CFP to not be added to the playoff’s semifinal rotation and instead always host a quarterfinal. By always holding a quarterfinal matchup, the Rose Bowl can ensure that it stays …
Read More »2024 NFL training camp question No. 1: Can Chiefs be first to Super Bowl three-peat?
Can coach Andy Reid and quarterback Patrick Mahomes lead the Kansas City Chiefs to an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl victory? (Charlie Riedel / Associated Press) NFL training camps get underway this week, and there are lots of changes on and off the field, as well as a big one in the rulebook. The answers will come, but for the …
Read More »Lane Kiffin isn’t putting up with foolishness from carnival barkers
Lane Kiffin didn’t hold back when he “thanked” Paul Finebaum for helping him get fired. Kiffin explained that Finebaum called him “the Miley Cyrus of college football,” and that he should be fired. Lane Kiffin is a man on a mission this year. He knows he has something to prove. He knows he has a historic opportunity at Ole Miss. The …
Read More »Column: Now that Matthew Stafford deal is done, can Rams deal with the loss of Aaron Donald?
Rams coach Sean McVay is happy the issues with the contract of quarterback Matthew Stafford have been solved. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times) Rams coach Sean McVay flashed his trademark smile when reporting Tuesday that quarterback Matthew Stafford was in camp, but this wasn’t a celebratory moment. This was more of a sigh of relief. Stafford had the Rams …
Read More »Penn State football recruiting not dominating the state in 2025?
Penn State head coach James Franklin made it verbally clear from the moment he stepped in front of a microphone in Happy Valley that the Nittany Lions would dominate the state in football recruiting. Franklin went so far as to suggest Penn State would dominate neighboring states like New Jersey and Maryland, suggesting those are Penn State’s home states for …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 6 Buffalo Bills try to avoid a step back after another playoff loss
Josh Allen will try again to get the Bills to a Super Bowl. (Yahoo Sports/Henry Russell) Other NFL team previews: 32. Panthers | 31. Patriots | 30. Broncos | 29. Commanders | 28. Giants | 27. Titans | 26. Raiders | 25. Cardinals | 24. Saints | 23. Chargers | 22. Vikings | 21. Seahawks | 20. Buccaneers | 19. …
Read More »Wisconsin football elevates Max Stienecker to general manager
Wisconsin football has elevated player personnel director Max Stienecker to its general manager, according to Luke Fickell’s recent interview with WOZN’s Zach Heilprin. After serving as UW’s player personnel director under head coach Luke Fickell in 2023, Stienecker has quickly ascended to the top of the Badgers’ front office. He is set to become the youngest general manager in the Power …
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