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Monthly Archives: August 2024

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams leads promising 2-min drill, but fizzles in red zone

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams leads promising 2-min drill, but fizzles in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears looked more like themselves in an abbreviated practice at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Defensive end Montez Sweat, nickel corner Kyler Gordon and outside corner Tyrique Stevenson all participated in team drills for the …

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Penn State in the running for elite 2025 four-star wide receiver

It’s been a roller coaster for Penn State in the class of 2025. Full of high-profile commitments, some decommitments, and the state’s best players going elsewhere, this has been a cycle that’s been anything but usual in the past few years under James Franklin. Perhaps nothing has been more emblematic of the up-and-down nature of this class than the wide …

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Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to miss full rookie season with torn meniscus

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to miss full rookie season with torn meniscus originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the full 2024 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Wednesday. McCarthy underwent surgery Wednesday morning that required a full repair, ending his chances of taking …

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USC recruiting target transfers to IMG Academy

. USC football recruiting target and four-star defensive lineman Jake Kruel has transferred to national powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton (Fla.) from Bishop Moore High School in Orlando. The 6-3, 225-pound edge rusher is in demand. Kruel had 76 tackles, 17 sacks, 34 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, and two pass deflections as a sophomore for Bishop Moore. Kreul has …

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Ravens TE Mark Andrews with no apparent injuries after car accident en route to team’s facility

The Baltimore Ravens said tight end Mark Andrews was in a car accident while driving to the team’s practice facility Wednesday but appeared uninjured. Andrews was evaluated by medical staff at the facility and then attended morning meetings. He was already scheduled for a non-practice day Wednesday and is expected back soon. “I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and well wishes,” Andrews …

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College football podcast spills beans on Notre Dame Stadium end zones

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – APRIL 22: A general view of the stadium before the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Any college football diehard will know that Notre Dame Stadium has one of the most unique designs for its end zones. While other …

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Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy (MCL) reportedly out for season

J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season is done before it even started. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday morning, an injury that will cause him to miss all of the 2024 season, NFL Media reported. McCarthy suffered the injury during the Vikings’ preseason win against the Las Vegas Raiders this past weekend. It was determined he would …

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Vikings rookie QB J.J. McCarthy out for 2024 season after meniscus surgery

Minnesota Vikings fans will have to wait a while to see J.J. McCarthy on the field again. The 2024 first-round pick underwent a full meniscus repair on Wednesday. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced that he will be out for the 2024 season. Head Coach Kevin O’Connell announces that J.J. McCarthy underwent successful surgery this morning that required a full repair …

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New Blackhawk head coach Jake Wickline excited to begin first season with program

CHIPPEWA TOWNSHIP — As the sun began to set Thursday night at Blackhawk High School, there was a different feeling around this Cougars program under first-year head coach Jake Wickline who takes over after a year filled with uncertainty. Throughout Thursday’s practice, Wickline sprinted up and down the field encouraging and coaching his players after each rep as a big …

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A.J. Brown: Christian Gonzalez is a great player

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez got off to a promising start in 2023, but his rookie season went south when he suffered a season-ending shoulder injury in the fourth week of the regular season. One of the four games that Gonzalez did play was the season opener against the Eagles and he got a chance to check back in with the …

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Blake Baker on what led him to leave Missouri and return to LSU

Nov 2, 2019; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes defensive coordinator Blake Baker talks to his players during the second quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Beil-USA TODAY Sports There was a theme to Brian Kelly’s hires this offseason. Several coaches brought on were returning to LSU for their second or third stint in …

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What if Florida played in a 16-game showdown between SEC and Big Ten?

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – AUGUST 31: Taylor Spierto #30 of the Florida Gators carries the American Flag as they run onto the field before the start of their game against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium August 31, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images) The past several years have seen an unprecedented number …

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