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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »AROUND THE CAMPS: Scranton Prep, Riverside to depend on big lines, defense for success
SCRANTON — Scranton Prep’s blueprint for sustained success starts up front and on defense. Its decade of dominance includes three straight District 2 Class 3A championships and seven since 2015. This season’s Cavaliers are favored to defend their district crown and again make an impact on the state level after reaching the quarterfinals in 2023. Three big reasons are the …
Read More »Shanahan confident Aiyuk staying in shape amid 49ers contract saga
Shanahan confident Aiyuk staying in shape amid 49ers contract saga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not stepped on the field for practice since the opening of 49ers training camp. Aiyuk has taken part in meetings, but is he doing anything with his 49ers teammates behind the scenes? “Not with us,” …
Read More »Ohio State football ranked highly in preseason AP Poll
Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports The AP Poll is out, and the Ohio State football team came in at No. 2. The Buckeyes were also the top Big Ten team in the …
Read More »Haason Reddick’s trade request is just the latest sign that the Jets can’t have nice things
In the latest sign that the Jets can’t have nice things, Pro Bowl pass rusher Haason Reddick has requested a trade. He’s done so before ever playing a down for New York. News of Reddick’s trade request broke Monday amid an extended holdout from training camp. It prompted a swift response from general manager Joe Douglas that the Jets will …
Read More »Georgia’s most recent decommitment projected to commit to Georgia Tech
Nov 18, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key celebrates after a victory against the Syracuse Orange at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Four-star defensive lineman Christian Garrrett is projected to commit to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Garrett recently decommitted from the Georgia Bulldogs. Garrett is ranked …
Read More »49ers shouldn’t insist on getting a receiver in return for Brandon Aiyuk
The 49ers could have traded receiver Brandon Aiyuk before the draft, securing assets that could have been used in April with the goal of filling Aiyuk’s void in September. They didn’t. Now, as the 49ers entertain the possibility of dealing Aiyuk to a new team, they seem to want to get a player in return (ideally a receiver), so that …
Read More »LSU football QB Garrett Nussmeier using his mistakes to improve. Here’s how.
BATON ROUGE — During the media viewing period of LSU football’s practice Monday, quarterback Garrett Nussmeier tried to shoot the gap between defenders to make a dump-down throw to a receiver running a drag route across the middle. The ball didn’t have enough air under it and the window to make the throw was small and shrinking by the breath. …
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