Monthly Archives: August 2024

Chiefs sign TE Geor’quarius Spivey

The Chiefs added a new tight end to the roster on Friday. The NFL’s daily transaction report shows that they have signed Geor’quarius Spivey to their 90-man roster. Wide receiver Izaiah Gathings was waived to make room for Spivey in Kansas City. Spivey spent three seasons at Mississippi State and two years at TCU before returning to his first school …

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Gerry Bohanon declares himself 100% healthy, ready to ‘truly compete’ in starting QB derby

Quarterback Gerry Bohanon talks with the media after BYU held their first fall football practice in Provo on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News Since spring camp ended in late March with BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick declaring the starting quarterback competition between Jake Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon “neck and neck,” the general consensus of reporters …

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The Drake Maye Report: Rookie submits most impressive full-pads practice

The Drake Maye Report: Rookie submits most impressive full-pads practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — Drake Maye shrugged his shoulders and smiled after what was easily his best fully-padded practice as a professional. He’d just gone 11-for-13 in competitive team periods — including a red-hot stretch of 7-on-7 passing in a red-zone period — but still looked …

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49ers camp takeaways: Offense sharp; Odum makes most of opportunities

49ers camp takeaways: Offense sharp; Odum makes most of opportunities originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers opened up their third block of training camp practices on Friday with a packed house of fans. Brock Purdy had a second straight practice without an interception during the session, which Kyle Shanahan deemed a little bit shorter …

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Lancaster DB Braylan McDonald commits to Texas Tech football team

The Texas Tech football team picked up a commitment Friday from Braylan McDonald, a defensive back from Lancaster who had pledged to Washington State. McDonald, listed at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, will be a high school senior this season. In addition to Tech and Washington State, he’s attracted scholarship offers from Boston College, Texas-El Paso, Texas State, Arkansas State and …

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Training camp stock watch: Judon a full participant in padded practice

Training camp stock watch: Judon a full participant in padded practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — On a smoking hot day, the Patriots offense finally found its stride a little during a two-hour practice. Now by “stride” I mean kind of a walking stride. Better than ambling. Definitely not stumbling. But not running or sprinting either. They …

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Garcia’s Takeaways: IMG Media Day

BRADENTON, Fla. – August is here and it means heavy preseason events across the country, especially in the fertile state of Florida. Its most notable national prep program, IMG Academy, held its annual media day and open practice on Friday and Rivals was on hand. National recruiting analyst John Garcia, Jr. shares 10 takeaways from the event. MORE GARCIA: Toughest …

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Social media reacts to Colorado’s official return to the Big 12 Conference

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports A new era of college athletics began on Friday as the Colorado Buffaloes, Arizona Wildcats, Arizona State Sun Devils and Utah Utes officially joined the Big 12 Conference. …

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Why Giants’ make-or-break season could open the door for Bill Belichick

New York Giants co-owner John Mara said that head coach Brian Daboll and general manager Joe Schoen know exactly what is expected of them for the 2024 NFL season after last year’s lackluster 6-11 finish. “I obviously want to show significant improvement over last year, but I’m not going to make any specific guarantees or demands,” Mara said when speaking …

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NFL training camp notepad: Cardinals’ rookie class will be big thing to watch

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB The aim with Kyler Murray is mastering a structured offense with success that is consistent and replicable. There was some out-of-structure success (and a lot of struggles) under the previous regime. Murray will still have the …

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Alabama punter James Burnip named to Ray Guy Award watch list

Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide punter James Burnip (86) punts against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports One of the most experienced punters in the country, Alabama Crimson Tide redshirt senior punter James Burnip has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2024 Ray …

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NFL training camp notepad: Brock Purdy pushing practice envelope with 49ers

Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporter Charles Robinson is out on the road covering training camps. Today’s stop: the San Francisco 49ers. About the QB Brock Purdy spent the offseason in Florida getting stronger, resulting in a thicker lower body and added zip on his ball. He also returned with a more vocal mindset, with the intent of conveying to teammates …

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Gators placekicker named to Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List

Florida Gators place kicker Trey Smack (29) kicks the point after during the first half against the Georgia Bulldogs at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, October 28, 2023. [Matt Pendleton/Gainesville Sun] The Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced on Friday its Lou Groza Award Preseason Watch List, which included a member of the Florida Gators on this year’s …

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