Jul. 10—LAS VEGAS — Standing at the dais, Gloria Nevarez smiled at the question. What do you see as the biggest existential threat to the Mountain West in this changing landscape? “You know, that changes day-by-day,” Nevarez laughed. In her two years as commissioner of the Mountain West, Nevarez has been tasked with navigating perhaps the most significant period of …
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Last season’s collapse is fueling the Jaguars for 2024
The Jaguars’ 2023 season was a tale of two seasons. They began the campaign 8-3 and a contender for the No. 1 seed in the AFC. Jacksonville finished 1-5 and out of the postseason as the Texans won the AFC South. “It’s going to burn for a long time until we get to meaningful games again and start playing in …
Read More »Michigan State football left out of top 100 players in College Football 25
Amid the release of College Football 25 next week, EA Sports has been slowly releasing tidbits of the game to get fans excited for the release of the series after waiting a decade. In the latest tidbit, EA Sports has released the top 100 players in the game. Unfortunately for the Spartans, no one on Michigan State’s roster is featured …
Read More »Big 12 football coaches open up about players, conference and each other
LAS VEGAS — Big 12 Football Media Days wrapped up on Wednesday at Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. All 16 teams took part in the two-day conference. Here is a collection of the most interesting things each coach talked about: Central Florida coach Gus Malzahn on ASU coach Kenny Dillingham “I’m a big fan of Kenny’s. …
Read More »Three Penn State Nittany Lions among top-rated players in EA Sports College Football 25
Penn State has a trio of stars among the top 100-rated players in EA Sports College Football 25. Defensive end Abdul Carter, safety Kevin Winston Jr. and running back Nicholas Singleton are the top Penn State players in the upcoming video game. The game’s full player ratings were revealed on Wednesday, leading up to its much-anticipated launch date on July …
Read More »A more resolved, somewhat defiant Kalani Sitake took the stage at Big 12 football media day Wednesday
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake during Big 12 NCAA college football media days in Las Vegas, Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Lucas Peltier) | Lucas Peltier LAS VEGAS — A jovial, wise-cracking Kalani Sitake stole the show at the Big 12 football media days a year ago in Arlington, Texas, using his typical self-deprecating and easygoing style to introduce himself …
Read More »Seahawks will wear throwbacks in Week 6 vs. 49ers
The Seahawks announced Wednesday they will wear their royal blue throwbacks during a Thursday night home game against the 49ers in Week 6. The Seahawks brought back the 1990s uniform last season and twice wore the royal blue jersey, the silver helmet with the old-school logo and the silver pants with apple green accents. While wearing the throwbacks, the Seahawks …
Read More »How secure is Kalen DeBoer’s job as he enters Year 1 with Alabama?
College football has undergone many changes in recent seasons. New rules, a completely re-formatted College Football Playoff, a wide-open transfer portal and mass conference realignment. However, heading into the 2024 season, one of the biggest changes will be the fact that the legendary Nick Saban won’t be coaching the Alabama Crimson Tide. Saban announced his retirement shortly after the conclusion …
Read More »CMC’s old coach lists seven traits that make 49ers star NFL’s best RB
CMC’s old coach lists seven traits that make 49ers star NFL’s best RB originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There are several on-field virtues that make 49ers star Christian McCaffrey, to many, the best tailback in the NFL. ESPN recently released how executives, coaches and scouts rank the NFL’s top 10 running backs and McCaffrey, winner of the 2023 …
Read More »Deion Sanders: ‘I’m judged on a different scale’
The Colorado head coach spoke at Big 12 media days in Las Vegas about the Buffaloes’ outlook for this season and the expectation placed upon him and his team. View more Video Transcript I just see the war and the fire and desire from our young men and I can’t wait till you get an opportunity to see it as …
Read More »Hargrave ranked as top-10 DT despite ‘quieter’ 49ers season
Hargrave ranked as top-10 DT despite ‘quieter’ 49ers season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Javon Hargrave’s first season with the 49ers fell short of the gaudy numbers he posted with the Philadelphia Eagles, but the 31-year-old still remains among the NFL’s most respected defensive tackles by those in the league. In an exclusive by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, scouts, …
Read More »What Big 12 coaches are saying about Kyle Whittingham and Utah
Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham speaks during the Big 12 NCAA college football media days in Las Vegas, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. | Lucas Peltier LAS VEGAS — Talking to coaches across the Big 12, there’s a level of respect for what Kyle Whittingham has built at Utah — even among those who have never coached against him. As he …
Read More »Former Stars D Ryan Suter joining Blues on one-year deal
Jul 10, 2024, 08:08 PM ET Veteran defenseman Ryan Suter is headed to the St. Louis Blues after agreeing to terms on a one-year contract, the team announced Wednesday. Suter, who was an unrestricted free agent, will receive a base salary of $775,000 and could earn up to an additional $2.225 million in performance bonuses. Suter, 39, wasn’t headed toward …
Read More »George Kittle confident Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers work out an extension
It appears Brandon Aiyuk will remain with the 49ers for 2024, but it is uncertain whether he will get his coveted extension. The receiver skipped the entire offseason program, including the mandatory minicamp. He is under contract for the fifth-year option of $14.1 million in 2024, and he wants to be among the highest-paid players at his position. The sides, …
Read More »Virginia Tech keeps in-state WR Micah Matthews home
Virginia Tech is adding a versatile weapon to their offense. In-state dual-sport standout Micah Matthews has committed to head coach Brent Pry and the Hokies. The Bridgewater (Va.) Turner Ashby star wide receiver credits two Virginia Tech coaches with building relationships with him that tipped the scale in favor of the Hokies. This embedded content is not available in your …
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