Every NHL offseason is a chance for front office personnel around the league to bolster their club’s on-ice roster in an effort to improve their Stanley Cup chances in the upcoming campaign. This particular offseason included blockbuster trades (some occurring during the Stanley Cup Final), several teams drafting a new No. 1 prospect for their pipeline, and a particularly frenetic …
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If Georgia football is No. 1 in SEC, who’s No. 2? Here are 7 options | Toppmeyer
I don’t need the gift of clairvoyance to know Georgia football will be picked No. 1 when the media vote next week to predict the SEC standings. Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs are the new Alabama, especially with Nick Saban retired. Pencil in UGA at No. 1. No need to overthink this. The better question is, which team will be ranked No. …
Read More »Three questions for Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin at SEC Media Days
OXFORD ― Talking season does not award championships. If it did, coach Lane Kiffin would already have Ole Miss football’s trophy cabinet bursting at the seams. Still, Kiffin’s mastery of the microphone has helped lift the Rebels into the national spotlight ‒ and his recent results have done the same. Ole Miss is coming off the first 11-win season in …
Read More »Deion Sanders: Protecting QB Shedeur Sanders is the No. 1 priority for Colorado
Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been discussed as a potential first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. His father and coach, Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, says keeping Shedeur upright is the top priority for his team. “We got to protect that quarterback,” Sanders said, via ESPN. “That’s No. 1.” Sanders took 52 sacks last year, the most of …
Read More »Recruiting for Captain Shreve football’s Tre Fuller is heating up to double-digit offers
When it comes to roaming the defensive secondary and cracking down on would be wide receivers, not many do it better than Captain Shreve’s Tre Fuller. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound safety has the world at his feet thanks to his ability to cover and hit with authority. The senior currently holds offers from Missouri, Mississippi State, Florida State, Louisiana Tech, Houston …
Read More »Why Cair Paravel is ready to ‘surprise some people’ in 11-man football this fall
TOPEKA — Two students, that’s the difference for Cair Paravel this fall when the Lions will be playing 11-man football for the first time in their school’s history. They will be playing in Class 1A with their student population exceeding the threshold by two students. “We know there is going to be a big change and it’s going to be …
Read More »OLSH defensive end Vann Kavals commits to Akron Zips
OLSH’s Vann Kavals celebrates a touchdown during the first half against Shenango Friday night at Moon High School Stadium in Moon Township. MOON TWP. — Our Lady of the Sacred Heart senior Vann Kavals has had a less-than-ideal first three years of his high school career, suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries during the 2022 and 2023 seasons, respectively. But over those …
Read More »After a year of injury frustration, Kansas QB Jalon Daniels eyes Big 12 title, CFP appearance in 2024
LAS VEGAS — There’s no need to ask Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels how he is doing. It’s a question he’s answered every day for months. “I try not to ask Jalon Daniels more than once a week how is he doing because I know everybody asks him that,” Kansas coach Lance Leipold said. “Of course, we keep wearing out a …
Read More »Kansas State football keeps it in the family with commitment from Louisburg linebacker
Austin Moore may be leaving Kansas State football at the end of the 2024 season, but the family name lives on. Louisburg High School linebacker Ashton Moore, Austin’s younger brother, announced his commitment to the Wildcats on social media Wednesday, becoming K-State’s 15th pledge for the 2025 recruiting cycle. “I’m excited to announce my commitment to Kansas State University,” he …
Read More »At two-team Pac-12 media day, WSU coaches and players begin to grapple with imminent changes
Jul. 10—LAS VEGAS — Jake Dickert turned around, footsteps echoing in a hallway somewhere inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, and greeted the guy he thought for sure was gone. Striding his way was Ron Stone Jr., the former Washington State edge rusher who played his sixth and final season last fall for Dickert, and embraced him. The two men …
Read More »Another day, another USC recruiting loss to Dan Lanning and Oregon
The hits just keep on coming for USC football recruiting, all while Oregon and Dan Lanning continue to collect more high-end players. Ducks Wire has more on the latest Oregon recruiting win over USC: The Oregon Ducks are staying hot on the recruiting trail, landing a commitment now from 4-star interior offensive lineman Alai Kalaniuvalu. Just earlier on Wednesday morning, we …
Read More »IU football’s Memorial Stadium to undergo enhancements, including relocation of Hep’s Rock
Memorial Stadium will undergo a few changes before the 2024 Indiana football season kicks off against FIU on Aug. 31. According to a release, the stadium will have a new team entryway, upgraded dining options via IU’s partnership with Levy, more outdoor suites, a new spot for the in-house DJ and a different location for The Rock. Relocation of Hep’s …
Read More »UCF QB KJ Jefferson explains viral photo of Shedeur Sanders in locker: ‘It just gives you that edge’
LAS VEGAS — UCF quarterback KJ Jefferson has been the talk of Big 12 Media Days after a photo of some personal motivation went viral this week. The photo depicts Jefferson’s locker, in which hangs a picture of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders with a quote from Skip Bayless saying “he’s not just the best QB in the Big 12 Conference, but …
Read More »Deion Sanders warns recruits amid Julian Lewis buzz: ‘They may drop your HS rankings’
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. LAS VEGAS — Deion Sanders knows something most don’t. He just isn’t keeping it a secret anymore. Hours after the Colorado football coach took center stage at Big 12 media days, Sanders sent a …
Read More »Mountain West media days: NCAA Football 25 ratings, new Lobos transfers and more
Jul. 10—LAS VEGAS — Does a second-to-last selection in the Mountain West preseason media poll mean anything? “No,” New Mexico wide receiver Luke Wysong said of the Lobos’ preseason poll ranking on Wednesday at Circa Resort and Casino. “I don’t care.” “Does it mean anything to us? I felt like we already knew what it was gonna be,” UNM defensive …
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