The New York Giants, particularly quarterback Daniel Jones, took all kinds of hits in a season-opening blowout against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. So much so that some on the Vikings sideline apparently felt bad for the passer. During an interview on Minneapolis’ KFAN 100.3, Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard discussed the emotions his teammates felt as they held Jones to …
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Football: Quatman provides versatile weapon for LCC
Sep. 10—LIMA — Outside of returning a kick for a touchdown or passing one, Lima Central Catholic’s Matthew Quatman scored the ball in almost every way possible Saturday. Quatman, a 5-10, 175-pound Swiss Army knife who lines up all over the field, ran for two touchdowns, caught another and had a pick-six against Carey. It appears as if he never …
Read More »Mike Tomlin: Steelers prepping for Justin Fields to start over Russell Wilson vs. Broncos on Sunday
Broncos fans eager to greet Russell Wilson in his return to Denver may be in for disappointment. It sounds like Justin Fields will get the start for Sunday’s Broncos-Steelers game. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that the Steelers are preparing as if Fields will start on Sunday. “As I sit here today, we’re preparing as if Justin is …
Read More »USA TODAY bowl projections have Penn State hosting in first-round
Two weeks into the season sees Penn State paving a possible path to the College Football Playoff. The playoff, which expands to 12 teams from its former four-team format, gives Penn State as good a chance as ever to play for a national championship. According to the latest playoff and bowl projections from USA TODAY, Penn State will indeed be …
Read More »Herd Heirarchy: Chiefs stay No. 1, Cowboys and Chargers climb in Colin’s Week 2 rankings
After Week 1 of the NFL season, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd is convinced there are only “two great teams” in the league, while the rest of have some flaws to work through. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”, Cowherd revealed his latest Herd Hierarchy Top 10, and gave a breakdown of where he thinks the top teams stand ahead of …
Read More »Jets fan Greeny goes wild after hilarious Purdy jersey prank
Jets fan Greeny goes wild after hilarious Purdy jersey prank originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As if watching his favorite team get torched by the 49ers in the first game of the 2024 NFL season wasn’t enough, ESPN host and noted diehard New York Jets fan Mike Greenberg showed up to work the following morning to the unimaginable. …
Read More »Here’s why Notre Dame will — or won’t — make the College Football Playoff
Northern Illinois Huskies kicker Kanon Woodill kicks the game winning field goal in the fourth quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Is Notre Dame in or out of the College Football Playoff? It’s the question that’s being bandied about after the Fighting Irish’s huge loss to NIU. In truth, there’s no way to know until the rest of the …
Read More »Williams puts rust concerns to rest with eye-popping stat vs. Jets
Williams puts rust concerns to rest with eye-popping stat vs. Jets originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Two star 49ers players missed a majority of training camp this offseason awaiting new contracts. But when their respective deals were complete, the concern shifted to their game day prep and whether they’d be able to shake the rust off for San …
Read More »4 pettiest moments from college football Week 2: Auburn (and Paul Finebaum) are down bad
Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze walks off the field after the game as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. California Golden Bears defeated Auburn Tigers 21-14. Week 2 of college football always feels a bit less petty than Week 1. It’s not Week 2’s fault. When fans …
Read More »Dolphins rally around Tyreek Hill as agent calls for officers to be fired
Tyreek Hill’s teammates and coaches used words like “triggering” and a “shame” to describe body camera footage showing police officers yanking the Miami Dolphins receiver out of his sports car and forcing him face-first onto the ground during a traffic stop, while Hill’s agent called for the officers involved to be fired in an interview Tuesday. The Miami-Dade Police Department …
Read More »Week 1 mild, medium & spicy takeaways: Bo Nix, Commanders, Kirk Cousins | Football 301
This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to get some takes off both mild and spicy variety off their chest as they give their thoughts on Week 1 of NFL action. The duo go back and forth spouting their takes on Jordan Mason, the New England Patriots offense, the return of …
Read More »5 non-Texas games that impact the Longhorns most
Michigan quarterback Jack Tuttle (13) at a timeout against Texas during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, September 7, 2024. The hope is the Texas Longhorns go undefeated during the regular season and won’t have to worry about things like ‘strength of schedule’ or ‘common opponents’ or poll voters or rankings computers. But say the …
Read More »Williams surprised 49ers improved roster from dominant 2023 group
Williams surprised 49ers improved roster from dominant 2023 group originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Trent Williams was surprised by the roster makeover the 49ers underwent this past offseason. Speaking to reporters after San Francisco’s dominant 32-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday, Williams explained how different the vibes were when he rejoined the team after his …
Read More »ESPN ranks DJ Lagway among best true freshmen in college football
Florida Gators quarterback DJ Lagway (2) warms up before the start of the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, FL on Saturday, September 7, 2024 against the Samford Bulldogs. [Doug Engle/Gainesville Sun] Quarterback [autotag]DJ Lagway[/autotag] signed with Florida as one of the top-ranked recruits in the class of 2024. However, Gator Nation expected to see him sparingly as …
Read More »Eagles add former 3rd-round pick to practice squad in roster flurry
Eagles add former 3rd-round pick to practice squad in roster flurry originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles made a flurry of practice squad transactions on Tuesday and one of them was bringing in former third-round pick Danny Gray. Here’s a recap of the moves: Signed: WR Danny Gray, DB A.J. Woods Released: LB Brandon Smith, WR Griffin Hebert …
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