The Ravens have begun reporting to training camp and have also made a few transactions. Notably, Baltimore placed running back Keaton Mitchell on the physically unable to perform list on Monday. Mitchell, who entered the league as an undrafted free agent last year, was putting together a strong rookie campaign before tearing his ACL in Baltimore’s Week 15 victory over …
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Nick Saban does what his Crimson Tide couldn’t: tap the brakes on Texas football | Golden
Is a potential Texas football takeover of the SEC actually a thing? Not according to Nick Saban, the greatest coach in that league’s history. The Longhorns will make their first appearance at SEC media days Wednesday, but they were a hot topic Monday as the conference’s annual gathering kicked off at the Omni Hotel in Dallas. Alabama head coach Nick …
Read More »Robbie Gould still roots for 49ers despite “fractured” relationship with front office
Robbie Gould, 41, has not played since the 2022 season. That was his final season with the 49ers. He wanted to stay with the team, but the 49ers drafted Jake Moody. Talks with the team soured Gould, he said last week, but he continues to root for his former teammates to win it all. “Could I have gone back to …
Read More »Fresno State football coach Jeff Tedford steps down due to health concerns
Fresno State head coach Jeff Tedford announced he is stepping down from his position due to health concerns. “It is with sad emotions that following my recent medical check-up, it is clear that due to health concerns, my family and I have made the decision to step aside as Fresno State’s head coach and allow someone else to lead the …
Read More »Dolphins report ‘significant damage’ at Hard Rock Stadium following Argentina vs. Colombia Copa America final
USATSI The Copa America final held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday night was dramatic in more ways than one. Prior to the highly-anticipated soccer matchup between Argentina and Colombia, the stadium was placed under lockdown after fans that did not have tickets broke into the venue. Now, comes the clean-up. Per the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the …
Read More »Jeff Tedford steps down as Fresno State coach after second stint amid health concerns
With just over a month before the start of the 2024 college football season, Fresno State will have to move forward with someone other than the legendary Jeff Tedford coaching its football program. The 62-year-old Tedford is stepping down as the Bulldogs’ head coach due to health reasons, per the school. Tedford completed two seasons in his second stint with …
Read More »Ravens place running back Keaton Mitchell on PUP list to start training camp
Gary A. Vasquez / USA TODAY Sports The Baltimore Ravens are starting to trickle in for the start of training camp. Rookies have already reported while veterans are slated to come in on July 20, but as the defending AFC North champions begin gearing up for the season they will be without a notable piece of their offense. Running back …
Read More »Patriots training camp breakout candidates: CB Alex Austin
Patriots training camp breakout candidates: CB Alex Austin originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Every day this week, we’ll take a look at a player who could emerge from relative obscurity during Patriots training camp. With practices set to begin next week, particularly with a new coaching staff in place, this portion of the NFL calendar represents opportunity for everyone …
Read More »Shane Beamer says Sooners will have to adjust to defensive line depth in SEC
There are a number of adjustments the Oklahoma Sooners have began making over the last few years in preparation for their move to the SEC. One of those has been on fortifying their talent in the trenches. And for good reason, the amount of talent along the offensive and defensive lines in the SEC is unmatched. Brent Venables made it …
Read More »2024 NFL training camps, every AFC team’s biggest question: Davante Adams’ future, Joe Burrow’s health, more
It’s an offensive league now, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that the biggest question currently facing AFC teams is on that side of the ball. Somewhat surprisingly, offensive line is the position that is drawing the most question marks. Other AFC squads are dealing with questions regarding their receiving corps, while multiple teams have a quarterback position battle on …
Read More »Georgia running back no longer on the roster
Georgia Bulldogs running back Len’Neth Whitehead is reportedly no longer on Georgia football’s roster. Whitehead, a walk-on, played high school football for Athens Academy in Athens, Georgia. Whitehead, a former four-star recruit, began his college career with the Tennessee Volunteers. Whitehead missed both the 2020 and 2022 college football seasons with injuries. In 2021, Athens Academy standout had 32 carries …
Read More »Patriots training camp battles: Which CB will roam opposite Gonzalez?
Patriots training camp battles: Which CB will roam opposite Gonzalez? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Editor’s Note: With training camp kicking off next week, Patriots Insider Phil Perry is taking a look at key position battles to watch on the practice fields outside Gillette Stadium. First up: Cornerback. The Patriots have a clear and obvious path to competitive football …
Read More »Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin delivers emotional tribute to father at SEC media days
DALLAS ― Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin used to watch his father write a simple phrase on the chalkboard during his coaching days. “Show up.” That was the doctrine Monte Kiffin asked his players to live by, and it’s what Lane Kiffin did on Monday when he took the stage at SEC media days following his father’s death on …
Read More »Hall of Famer Terrell Davis demands investigation after alleged mistreatment on United Airlines flight
Former Denver Broncos star and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis has called for an investigation into a flight attendant’s behavior, alleging in a series of Instagram posts that he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a Saturday flight on United Airlines. Davis, 51, said he was traveling with his wife and three children on a flight from Denver …
Read More »Health issues force Jeff Tedford to exit as Fresno State football coach
Fresno State will be led by a different head coach in 2024. Jeff Tedford told the Bulldogs on Monday that he is leaving his job as head coach due to health concerns. Tedford, 62, was 44-22 at Fresno State. In five seasons as the head coach, Tedford led Fresno State to three West Division titles, two Mountain West Championship wins, …
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