Daily Archives: August 28, 2024

WT football gears up for season opener against Sul Ross State

CANYON – As the West Texas A&M University (WT) Buffaloes prepare for their season opener against Sul Ross State University on Thursday, head coach Josh Lynn is optimistic about the Buffs’ prospects for the upcoming season. Reflecting on the team’s progress since last year, Lynn shared his thoughts on the recent training camp, the team’s preparation, and his expectations for …

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Report: Ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to sign with Chiefs practice squad

Report: Ex-Patriots QB Bailey Zappe to sign with Chiefs practice squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Bailey Zappe wasn’t unemployed for long. The 24-year-old quarterback, who was waived by the New England Patriots on Tuesday, has a deal in place to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. The two-time defending Super …

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Alabama football OL coach preaches LAW: Loud and wrong

Chris Kapilovic, make no mistake, is looking for perfection up front as Alabama football’s offensive line coach. Never quite finding, perhaps, but always chasing. And knowing how impossible it is to find perfection in the chaos that is the line of scrimmage in a college football game, he at least wants perfect pre-snap communication. Even if it means communicating the …

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Notre Dame linebacker makes Freshman of the Year Award watch list

Notre Dame linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa participates in a drill during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in South Bend. Notre Dame won a massive recruiting battle in the 2024 cycle when California linebacker [autotag]Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa[/autotag] signed with the Irish. The 6-foot, 3-inch and 240-pound star was ranked as the country’s No. 41 …

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Steelers tab Russell Wilson as starting QB to open 2024 season

Russell Wilson has won the Pittsburgh Steelers’ quarterback battle. The veteran quarterback will start for the Steelers in Week 1 when they take on the Atlanta Falcons, FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer first reported Wednesday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin later confirmed the news.  Wilson took the majority of the reps with the Steelers’ starting unit during training camp and the …

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Steelers make starter decision between ex-Bears’ Justin Fields, Russell Wilson

Steelers make starter decision between ex-Bears’ Justin Fields, Russell Wilson originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Over this NFL offseason, former Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been fighting to become the Steelers starting signal caller over veteran Russell Wilson. The Steelers decided on their starting quarterback on Wednesday, announcing Wilson as the starter. Wilson has held the pole position this …

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Big Ten football predictions for Michigan State vs Florida Atlantic

Michigan State head coach Jonathan Smith looks on during the Spring Showcase on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. USC is preparing to face LSU in Week 1 of the Big Ten football season. Meanwhile, the Trojans’ new neighbors in the Big Ten are getting ready for their own season openers. Michigan State is preparing for …

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Patriots claim four players on waivers while adding o-line depth

Patriots claim four players on waivers while adding o-line depth originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Jerod Mayo and Eliot Wolf weren’t lying when they said the New England Patriots would be active on the waiver wire. The Patriots placed waiver claims on four players Wednesday ahead of the 12 p.m. ET deadline to submit such claims. Here’s the list …

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Florida football announces honorary Mr. Two Bits vs. Miami

Unknown date; Jacksonville, FL, USA; FILE PHOTO; Florida Gators defensive end (42) Jevon Kearse in action against the Georgia Bulldogs at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: USA TODAY Sports Former Florida football defensive lineman Jevon Kearse is set to serve as the honorary Mr. Two Bits for the game against No. 19 Miami, the University of Florida announced on Tuesday. Mr. …

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Week 1 Big Ten football predictions for Minnesota-North Carolina

Nov 4, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Tyler Nubin (27) celebrates his interception against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports We are now a Big Ten football site here at Trojans Wire. USC is part of the Big Ten, which makes the Trojans’ Week …

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Eagles practice squad tracker 2024: Filling out the 17-man squad

Eagles practice squad tracker 2024: Filling out the 17-man squad originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles made a bunch of moves to get down to 53 players by Tuesday’s 4 p.m. deadline. Now it’s time to figure out the practice squad. Practice squads can now hold 16 players but the Eagles will get 17 players with Australian offensive …

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