Daily Archives: August 13, 2024

Belichick dodges question on 49ers coaching offer but lauds Shanahan

Belichick dodges question on 49ers coaching offer but lauds Shanahan originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Bill Belichick is known as arguably the greatest football coach of all time. More than that, he’s also a Hall of Famer when it comes to deflecting interview questions. He again showcased that greatness Monday in his comments about Kyle Shanahan’s quest to …

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New era for MMU football; BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille to lean on veteran linemen

As part of our annual kickoff to the Vermont high school football season, the Free Press headed out to the first day of preseason practices. With 31 teams opening up training camp Monday, the Free Press checked out two programs eager to get things rolling: Division II’s Mount Mansfield in Jericho and BFA-Fairfax/Lamoille, a contender in Division III. At Mount Mansfield, …

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy held out of practice with knee soreness, status for 2nd preseason game uncertain

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy was held out of Monday night’s practice after reporting right knee soreness to team medical personnel, according to coach Kevin O’Connell. O’Connell told reporters that the rookie QB will undergo further testing on the knee and does not know whether McCarthy will travel with the team to Cleveland, reports ESPN’s Kevin Seifert. The Vikings are …

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Barrett Carter, Peter Woods land on Bednarik Award watch list

Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter (0) during the Clemson first football August practice in Clemson, S.C. Thursday August 1, 2024. Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter and defensive tackle Peter Woods were named to the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List Monday. Carter and Woods were two of 19 ACC players chosen. As a junior in 2023, Carter finished with 62 tackles (37 …

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49ers DT Kalia Davis needs knee surgery, will miss half the season

49ers defensive tackle Kalia Davis will undergo surgery after injuring his knee in the preseason opener, and coach Kyle Shanahan said Davis will miss half the season. “Messed up his knee in the game,” Shanahan said, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. “He’s going to be about the same timeline. He’s going to get surgery on Thursday. He’ll be back sometime …

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Ohio State Football misses out on five star offensive tackle

Recruiting Ohio State Football has been a hotbed for talented offensive linemen over the last decade. Names like Paris Johnson Jr. and Billy Price have come to Ohio State and left being a first-round pick. Unfortunately, for the Buckeyes, that allure doesn’t always attract the top talent, and that was the case for Josh Petty, a five-star tackle in the …

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Preseason Week 1 Takeaways and Final Training Camp Notes

Syndication: The Record Arizona Cardinals Cardinals RB2 remains undecided Because I’m also looking at preseason data in this article, I’ll be referencing Nathan Jahnke’s incredible working tracking snap counts for players, specifically those played with the starters, during last week’s preseason games. I will inevitably come to plenty of different conclusions based on his data, but he’s doing the lord’s …

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Georgia vs Alabama preview – Yahoo Sports

The rivalry between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama Crimson Tide is one of the most intense in college football. Their matchups in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship games and national title contests have been high-stakes and fiercely contested. Alabama, led by coach Nick Saban, has been a dominant force with multiple national championships, while Georgia, under coach Kirby Smart, …

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Jimmy G proclaims he can ‘be himself’ on Rams, unlike previous teams

Jimmy G proclaims he can ‘be himself’ on Rams, unlike previous teams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Former 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is enjoying his new stint with the Los Angeles Rams. The 10-year NFL veteran feels as comfortable as ever with a franchise that he believes to be more empowering than most. In an exclusive interview with …

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Vote for top Oklahoma high school tight ends entering 2024 OSSAA football season

The Oklahoman recently ranked the top tight ends heading into the 2024 Oklahoma high school football season, and now the fans have a chance to have their voices heard. The Oklahoman’s poll for the state’s best high school tight ends is now live, and it will be available until noon Sunday. Cast your vote and check out all of our coverage heading into another …

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Lions Pro Bowl RB Jahmyr Gibbs, 1st-round rookie CB Terrion Arnold leave practice with injuries

The Detroit Lions lost multiple key players to injury at practice on Monday in running back Jahmyr Gibbs, first-round rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold and second-round rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw. The Lions announced to beat reporters that Gibbs left practice with a leg injury, Arnold suffered an upper-body injury and Raekstraw sustained an ankle injury. ESPN’s Adam Schefter later reported that …

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2026 4-star QB out of Draper (UT) will visit Texas A&M later this month

. While Texas A&M’s 2024 season opener vs. Notre Dame is the main priority for head coach Mike Elko and his staff, recruiting never takes a break. The Aggies’ 2026 recruiting class will take center stage during the opening weekend as one of the top 2026 signal callers will attend the matchup. According to Rivals insider Landyn Rosow, 2026 4-star …

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Should the Patriots trade Matt Judon? Phil Perry weighs in

Should the Patriots trade Matt Judon? Phil Perry weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Matthew Judon’s contract impasse with the New England Patriots remains unresolved with less than a month until the team’s season opener. The star outside linebacker wants a raise from the $6.5 million he is set to earn in 2024. The Patriots reportedly offered him …

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