INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — In his stylish checkered suit jacket and red tie, a cleanly cropped hairline and perfectly trimmed beard, Ryan Day strides across Lucas Oil Stadium and through Big Ten media days Tuesday like a CEO occupying the halls of a Fortune 500 company. In many ways, he is CEO of a Fortune 500 company: Ohio State Football, Inc. …
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Why the Bengals and Joe Burrow are poised to bounce back in 2024
Greg Auman NFC South Reporter Is there an NFL team better poised for a bounce-back year than the Cincinnati Bengals? The health of quarterback Joe Burrow will always have a huge bearing on the Bengals’ success. In 2023, he was limited by a calf injury and then sidelined by a season-ending wrist injury 10 weeks into the year. Cincinnati still …
Read More »Report: Judon to practice while seeking new Patriots contract
Report: Judon to practice while seeking new Patriots contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon is a man of his word, it appears. The New England Patriots’ star linebacker plans to participate in training camp practices this week while discussions about his contract, according to NFL reporter Josina Anderson. I’m told #Patriots LB Matt Judon is currently planning …
Read More »MSU’s Jonathan Smith to take stage at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday
Michigan State will take the stage at Big Ten Football Media Days on Wednesday. The Spartans will be one of the six teams featured on day two of Big Ten Football Media Days. The other five teams to be in attendance on Wednesday are Iowa, Nebraska, Penn State, UCLA and USC. Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith will take the …
Read More »Bill Belichick ‘politely’ turned down Kyle Shanahan’s offer to join 49ers staff
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan took a shot at bringing Bill Belichick to the Bay Area, but the eight-time Super Bowl winner turned him down. Shanahan told The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami on this week’s episode of “The TK Show” podcast that he was interested in bringing Belichick on staff as defensive coordinator or any other role. “I did, …
Read More »Nebraska to host class of 2026 offensive lineman
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will host a class of 2026 offensive linemen this weekend. Deacon Schmitt will visit the Lincoln campus on July 27. Schmitt is a 6-foot-5, 290 offensive tackle from Windsor High School in Windsor, CO. He will take a visit to Oklahoma two days prior to his visit with the Cornhuskers. The prospect earned a scholarship offer from …
Read More »Predicting the top 10 offenses of 2024 | Football 301
This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to Football 301 On this inaugural episode of Football 301, Yahoo Sports NFL analysts Nate Tice, Matt Harmon & Charles McDonald look ahead to the 2024 season and try to predict which teams will finish in the top ten of DVOA rankings by the end of the year. Can Kirk …
Read More »Cedric Houston named assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy
Former Tennessee football player Cedric Houston has been named an assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Houston, a running back, played for the Vols from 2003-06 under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He will coach running backs and defensive backs for the Rams under head coach Justin Price. In 2006, he and Gerald Riggs Jr., became the first …
Read More »Roob’s way-too-early 2024 Eagles predictions
Roob’s way-too-early 2024 Eagles predictions originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia It’s late July, training camp hasn’t even started yet and opening day is still six weeks away. All of which means it’s way too early to start making predictions about the 2024 Eagles season. We’re going to do it anyway. Who’s going to make the Pro Bowl? Who’s getting …
Read More »38 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 38 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 »NFL 2024 season – Buffalo Bills team preview
Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab discuss whether Buffalo is being overlooked this season and if the Bills can make a run to the Super Bowl. Listen and subscribe to the “Zero Blitz” podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript My one big thing for the Bills is just, uh, we written them …
Read More »‘He’s been an energy guy,’ Mike Elko shares which Texas A&M coach makes him laugh the most
Jul 18, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko speaks at Omni Dallas Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Brett Patzke-USA TODAY Sports Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko recently rode around in a truck for an interview in the “0 to 60” series presented by the South Texas Ford Dealers. During the chat, Elko was asked which assistant …
Read More »Top 10 things I want to watch at Eagles training camp
Top 10 things I want to watch at Eagles training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Training camp is my favorite time of the year to cover the NFL. It’s not like it used to be but it’s still a grind. There’s nothing like spraying on some sunscreen and walking into the heat to watch practice after practice in …
Read More »Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium to continue to host Big Ten title game through 2028
The Big Ten title game will remain at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana through 2028, per an announcement from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti during Tuesday’s first day of Big Ten media days. Despite the Big Ten’s recent 18-team expansion and new West Coast members, Indianapolis retains its claim over the conference title game. 2024 marked the final year …
Read More »Giants WR coach Mike Groh wanted team to draft Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison Jr.
Malik Nabers of LSU was exactly who Giants WR coach Mike Groh wanted the team to draft with the sixth overall pick. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) “Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants” has moved on from the Saquon Barkley free agency drama, and is now showing us the team’s pre-draft process. Viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at …
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