After a rookie season lost to the non-football injury/illness list, Rams quarterback Stetson Bennett has been back in the fold. With starter Matthew Stafford getting a day off on the first day of padded practices, Bennett and primary backup Jimmy Garoppolo got more work. Following Monday’s practice, Rams coach Sean McVay praised one specific aspect of Bennett’s game — his …
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Ravenwood football starting QB competition back on between Femi Babalola, Maverick Chance
BRENTWOOD — Ravenwood quarterback Maverick Chance threw a deep touchdown pass, and a chorus of cheers broke out on the sideline. One series later, the Raptors’ other starting quarterback candidate, Femi Babalola, completed a similar throw down the field. TSSAA football practices began across the state Monday, and while there are plenty of question marks at schools this early in …
Read More »Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason
Josh Sweat explains mindset and new number after roller-coaster offseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia During a roller-coaster offseason filled with questions about his future and swirling trade speculation Josh Sweat decided to change his jersey number from 94 to 19. But it wasn’t all that deep. “Shoot, I just needed a change, man,” Sweat said. “Just like when …
Read More »Iowa State football: 5 bold predictions for 2024 season. Can Cyclones win Big 12 title?
It’s about that time. College football is about a month away from kicking off across the United States, which means it’s time to make some bold predictions about the 2024 campaign. Iowa State is among the leaders in the country in returning production, bringing back 20 starters and nearly every major contributor on both sides of the ball. It’s setting …
Read More »Dennis Allen: Taysom Hill will play a lot of positions, including quarterback
Taysom Hill has never had a clearly defined position during his eight seasons with the Saints, and he won’t have one this year either. Saints head coach Dennis Allen said the Saints expect Hill to remain a jack of all trades, and Allen made clear that quarterback remains one of the positions Hill will play. “He’s gonna do a lot …
Read More »Georgia football is out of control. Will Kirby Smart step up discipline?
Georgia football is out of control, and Kirby Smart has failed to get a handle on the disciplinary issues mounting in his program. Georgia endured another offseason of off-the-field incidents. The latest: Wide receiver Rara Thomas faces a felony charge of child cruelty and multiple counts of family violence after his arrest last week. Thomas also got cited for three …
Read More »Michigan State football: 5 storylines for coach Jonathan Smith’s first camp with Spartans
EAST LANSING – Everything old is new again. A new coach seeking a return to past glory. A new quarterback looking to prove himself. Massive roster turnover with a lot of new faces, from many different places. And a lot of the same concerns that have been prevalent for Michigan State football since the late 2010s and the end of …
Read More »Here’s what the LSU football quarterback room looks like heading into preseason practice
BATON ROUGE — In most instances where teams lose a Heisman Trophy winning quarterback, there would be loads of questioning about how that player would be replaced and swelling doubt of how the offense will perform after the departure. What LSU football is doing this season is rare. While Jayden Daniels is gone, and now going through practices with the …
Read More »KHSAA football season is almost here. Meet 10 of the top QBs in Louisville area for 2024
As the 2024 high school football season approaches, two quarterbacks in Louisville are looking to lead their teams to repeat state championships. Sophomore Zane Johnson is back to lead a Trinity squad seeking its second straight Class 6A title. Senior Connor Hodge is the new quarterback at Christian Academy, which will try to win its third straight Class 3A crown. …
Read More »Matthew Judon doesn’t participate in first padded practice of Patriots camp
When Patriots edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract but said that he would take part in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. His feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not in uniform when the Patriots took the field for their first …
Read More »Three position battles Arkansas football needs to settle during fall camp
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas football will begin its fall camp Wednesday evening, with a month of preparation all that remains before a season opener against UAPB in Little Rock. Bobby Petrino is back, and he’ll be working with a new signal-caller in quarterback Taylen Green. Together, they’ll try to orchestrate a bounceback season for head coach Sam Pittman after a disappointing 2023 …
Read More »Vikings to sign DB Bobby McCain
After cornerback Mekhi Blackmon suffered a torn ACL last week, the Vikings have added a veteran to their secondary. According to multiple reports, Minnesota is signing Bobby McCain. McCain, 30, formerly played under Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores when they were both with the Dolphins. McCain spent most of last season with the Giants. He appeared in 10 games, mostly …
Read More »New Ben Davis offensive coordinator Tyler Campbell brings ‘Air Raid’ attack to Giants
Tyler Campbell was 22 years old – the youngest head football coach in the state – when he coached his first game at Covington in 2020. His team threw 34 passes, four interceptions and lost by six touchdowns. “When you’re throwing the ball 40 times and you lose your first game by 40 points,” said Campbell, “you get some questions.” …
Read More »Browns place C Brian Allen on IR, sign G Zack Johnson
The Browns have made a pair of moves along their offensive line. Cleveland announced on Monday that the team has placed center Brian Allen on injured reserve and signed guard Zack Johnson. Allen, 28, suffered a calf injury on the third day of Cleveland’s training camp. He signed with the Browns in May after spending his first six seasons with …
Read More »Who are the top returning defensive linemen and linebackers in Greater Savannah area?
With the high school football season set to kickoff in a couple weeks, it looks like it’s going to be another excellent season for fans in the Greater Savannah area looking to see some star power under the Friday Night Lights. One area that stands out this year is on the defensive side of the ball, in the front seven, …
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