Fresh off an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the Washington Huskies’ roster has undergone a massive transformation this offseason under new head coach Jedd Fisch. Fisch took the podium during this week’s Big Ten media days and shared that the Huskies own 46 new scholarship players, an entirely new coaching staff and 21 new starters (h/t …
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Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ’s energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3
Eagles training camp notes: CJGJ’s energy, Sirianni in meetings, update on WR3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia C.J. Gardner-Johnson doesn’t get tired. At least he never lets it show. Throughout the first two days of Eagles training camp in 2024, Gardner-Johnson’s energy has been as advertised. He has looked the part at safety but beyond that, he constantly talks …
Read More »Rhule explains decision to hire John Butler as defensive backs coach
One of the off-season surprises for Nebraska football was the sudden resignation of defensive backs coach Evan Cooper. At the time of his departure, Cooper was entering his second year as the Huskers’ defensive backs coach. The school has said that Cooper resigned for personal reasons. Head coach Matt Rhule quickly hired John Butler as the new defensive back coach. …
Read More »2024 Hall of Fame: Patrick Willis stood out even among 49ers greats and NFL’s all-time defenders
Patrick Willis is one of four defensive players in NFL history — along with Lawrence Taylor, Aaron Donald and Derrick Thomas — to be a Pro Bowler each of their first seven seasons in the NFL. The accolades hardly end there. (Photo by Daniel Gluskoter/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) One of the greatest San Francisco 49ers, and greatest defensive …
Read More »36 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 36 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 »The challenge of turning Bryce Huff into an every-down player with the Eagles
The challenge of turning Bryce Huff into an every-down player with the Eagles originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles didn’t sign Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million contract to only rush the passer. When you get a contract like that, you better be more than a one-dimensional player. Which Huff has never been. In his first four …
Read More »Five-star plus tackle David Sanders Jr. sets Vols visit this weekend
Five-star plus 2025 offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. will make his final two visits this weekend before announcing his commitment. He will visit Nebraska first, then Tennessee, according to Steve Wiltfong at On3. Sanders Jr.’s narrowed down his top four schools to Tennessee, Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio State on July 7. He will announce his commitment on Aug. 17, according to On3. …
Read More »Ranking the top 25 NHL players of the 21st century
Jul 26, 2024, 08:28 AM ET We have spent the past week counting down our list of the top 100 athletes of the 21st century and three NHL players made the list, starting with Sidney Crosby at No. 22 overall. We also voted on an overall top 25 just for the NHL. Who else makes the list of some of …
Read More »NFL 2024 season – Baltimore Ravens team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss if the addition of RB Derrick Henry will get the Ravens over the hump, past the Chiefs, and into the Super Bowl in 2024. View more Video Transcript The Baltimore Ravens. And this is what’s interesting to me is just Derek Henry. What impact does Derrick Henry make? Because you can talk …
Read More »Wisconsin HC Luke Fickell reflects on year one with the Badgers, changes for year two
Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell was a center of focus at Big Ten media days this week in Indianapolis, Indiana. He still carries the air as one of the top up-and-coming coaches in college football. He also currently leads a brand in Wisconsin that has been a staple toward the top of the Big Ten for the last 30 years, …
Read More »NFL offseason power rankings: No. 4 Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson has 2 MVPs but no Super Bowls
Lamar Jackson got 49 of 50 first-place votes for NFL MVP last season. (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 »How Reed DeQuasie’s move to Oklahoma State football conjured memories of Midwest City lore
STILLWATER — A few notable family names immediately conjure memories of the Midwest City High School football dynasty of the 1980s and early 1990s. Gundy is one of the most recognized. DeQuasie is also on that list. And more than three decades after the two families last shared a team, they’ve paired up again. Reed DeQuasie, a walk-on safety, joined …
Read More »Jerry Jones on CeeDee Lamb holdout: Business as usual, I’m used to this
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones doesn’t sound like he’s losing any sleep about wide receiver CeeDee Lamb’s absence from training camp. Lamb did not report to camp as part of his ongoing push for a new contract, which is unfolding at the same time that quarterback Dak Prescott and linebacker Micah Parsons are looking for deals of their own. Jones opened …
Read More »Dan Lanning wants to put a large inflatable Oregon Duck in Wisconsin’s Lake Mendota
A primary storyline at 2024 Big Ten media days has been the conference’s West Coast newcomers, highlighted by the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks are expected to contend to win the conference in 2024. They enter the season ranked No. 3 in the nation in ESPN’s SP+ and are the popular No. 2 pick in the Big Ten behind only Ohio …
Read More »James Bradberry is still an Eagle; what happens next?
James Bradberry is still an Eagle; what happens next? originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia He’s been benched. He’s been demoted. He’s been moved away from the position he’s played his entire eight-year NFL career. A Pro Bowler in 2021, a 2nd-team all-pro in 2022, recipient of a giant new contract in 2023, James Bradberry is now toiling in obscurity …
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