Daily Archives: August 15, 2024

USC makes 2026 four-star linebacker a top priority

. 2026 Orange (Calif.) Lutheran linebacker Talanoa Ili was offered by the USC Trojans back in December of 2022 as a freshman. With USC football in the hunt for the four-star prospect, Ili is entering his junior season in high school as one of the best linebackers in the nation. Along with the USC Trojans, the 6-3, 200-pound linebacker has …

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3 trap games that could derail LSU’s 2024 season

Nov 25, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers linebacker Greg Penn III (30) reacts to getting an interception against Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Jaylen Henderson (16) to during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports LSU is hoping to compete for a playoff spot as [autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] enters year three and the playoff expands …

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Patriots-Eagles storylines to watch: More reps for Drake Maye?

Patriots-Eagles storylines to watch: More reps for Drake Maye? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The primary thing you, me and all the football-caring people across this great land wanted to see last week was a decent dose of Drake Maye. Not unreasonable. We spent the first four months of the year delving into the merits of drafting him and …

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Cade Klubnik named to the Manning Award watch list

Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK The Allstate Sugar Bowl announced today that quarterback Cade Klubnik has been named as one of 29 candidates on the watch list for the Manning Award, presented annually to the nation’s top quarterback after the postseason. Additional information from award organizers is included below. In addition, Klubnik also garnered a Johnny Unitas …

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NFC East All-22 roster | FOX Sports

Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter Two years ago, the long-dormant NFC East was the best division in football. Then last season, to varying degrees, all four teams seemed to fall apart. But that might turn out to be a blip because the division seemed to restock with talent over the offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles were among the biggest free-agent spenders. …

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Christian Kirk dealing with mild calf injury

One of the Jaguars’ key offensive players is dealing with an injury, but it doesn’t sound like it will sideline him for too long. Head coach Doug Pederson told reporters in his Thursday press conference that receiver Christian Kirk has a “mild calf injury.” “[W]e’re just gonna [be] precautionary and just hold him out,” Pederson said. “It’s kind of day-to-day. …

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Texas at Michigan named biggest non-conference game of the year by USA Today

Jan 1, 2005; Pasadena, CA, USA: FILE PHOTO; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Jermaine Gonzales (18) in action against Texas Longhorns cornerback Tarell Brown (5) during the 2005 Rose Bowl at the Rose Bowl. The Longhorns defeated the Wolverines 38-37. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Network As a new member of the SEC, the Texas Longhorns will have a lot of …

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Fantasy Football: WR preview for 2024 drafts

We’re in a golden age of top wide receiver play in the NFL. There are so many top-end players at the position, which has pushed up the overall ADP of wideouts. It’s not uncommon to see seven to eight wide receivers come off the board in Round 1 of fantasy drafts this season. There are 14 wide receivers to 10 …

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Cowboys reportedly sign veteran DE Carl Lawson to add to defensive line

The Dallas Cowboys continued to bolster their defensive line as the regular season nears. Defensive end Carl Lawson has agreed to a deal with the Cowboys, NFL Media reported. The exact terms of the deal have yet to be reported. Lawson has been a free agent all offseason following a disappointing year with the New York Jets. The 29-year-old struggled …

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Major decisions on deck for some of Florida’s top recruits

The beginning of the high school football season means there are still some big college commitment decisions expected to go down nearly simultaneously. It’s especially true in the Sunshine State, as several of Florida’s top rising-senior recruits want to come off the board in the month of August. Rivals takes a closer look at several upcoming decisions, including five-star Jaime …

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Biggest challengers to a Chiefs three-peat: No. 4, Brock Purdy’s 49ers

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter Editor’s note: This is the second of a five-part series on the quarterbacks and teams best equipped to challenge Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs and potentially stop them from becoming the first NFL team in the Super Bowl era to three-peat. No. 4 on our list: Brock Purdy and the 49ers. No. 5 was Jalen …

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Kirby Smart shares hilarious ‘best lesson’ that Nick Saban taught him

Jan 8, 2018; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban shakes hands with Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart before the 2018 CFP national championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj/CFP Images/Pool Photo via USA TODAY Sports The Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart recently shared a hilarious story about former Alabama Crimson …

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