In the annals of absurdity, financial mismanagement and ego-driven decision making that have long been the hallmarks of conference realignment, Thursday’s announcement of a rebuilt Pac-12 sets a new standard for pointlessness in college sports. Left for dead a year ago when the rest of their league scattered to the wind, Oregon State and Washington State have convinced Boise State, …
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Fantasy Football Week 2 Matchups to Exploit: Need TE help? Consider Colby Parkinson
Best Week 2 RB Matchups Jerome Ford vs. Jaguars Ford was the Browns clear workhorse back in Week 1. He played 73% of the snaps and handled 86% of the team’s carries. It was an elite role for Ford, and it translated to a strong fantasy day. Ford produced 15.9 points across his 18 opportunities. It’s also worth noting he …
Read More »UGA football series history against Kentucky
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 7: Jamon Dumas-Johnson #10 and Kamari Lassiter #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs sack Devin Leary #13 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium on October 7, 2023 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) The Georgia Bulldogs and the Kentucky Wildcats have met 77 times in their respective histories with the …
Read More »Thursday Night Football Dolphins vs. Bills: Fantasy football breakdown
You can watch Thursday Night Football: Bills vs. Dolphins at 8:20 p.m. ET/5:20 p.m. PT on NBC or stream on Peacock, Fubo, DirecTV and NFL+ “Thursday Night Football” started off on a hot note this season (and if you’ve watched any TNF over the years, that a big deal), and the good times will keep on rolling as the Buffalo …
Read More »The Pac-12’s sneaky realignment will actually help the conference survive its destruction
Feb 10, 2024; Stanford, California, USA; The PAC-12 logo on the court before the game between the Stanford Cardinal and the USC Trojans at Maples Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports This is For The Win’s daily newsletter, The Morning Win. Did a friend recommend or forward this to you? If so, subscribe here. Have feedback? Leave your questions, comments and concerns …
Read More »Football 301 Playbook: One big question for all 16 losing teams in NFL Week 1
The NFL is back. That means people and teams are winning. That also means we have the correlated losers, too. For this week’s edition of the Football 301 Playbook, I looked at the 16 losers of Week 1, and one question that I have for each team. Some big, some small, some about players, some more arbitrary. Onto the words. …
Read More »Is newcomer Texas the team creating the most SEC buzz?
Texas Longhorns fan Georgina Cantu takes a photo in front of the Southeastern Conference logo in front of Littlefield Fountain during the SEC Celebration at the University of Texas at Austin on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Whatever happens this season, I think it’s fair to say the Texas Longhorns were ‘ready’ for the SEC. When the original announcement about Texas …
Read More »QB Confidential: How can the NFL better develop its backup quarterbacks?
One week into the 2024 NFL season, the league has seen one of its highest-paid quarterbacks sidelined by injury in the Packers’ Jordan Love. He’s expected to be replaced this week by backup Malik Willis, 25, who has yet to throw a touchdown in his two-plus seasons in the league. Love suffered a sprained MCL, escaping serious injury, and could …
Read More »Tom Brady’s Top 5 NFL teams: Where do Chiefs, Cowboys land after impressive Week 1 wins?
Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season is in the books, and before we turn the page to Week 2, it’s time for FOX Sports NFL analyst Tom Brady to reveal his current Top 5 teams! Several expected postseason contenders made strong statements in Week 1, including the Dallas Cowboys dominating the Cleveland Browns in Brady’s broadcast debut, as well …
Read More »Aaron Jones: “Special” for Kevin O’Connell to give me a chance to extend 100-yard streak
Aaron Jones didn’t play for Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell in 2023, but O’Connell kept tabs on what Jones did to close out his final season in Green Bay. Jones ran for at least 100 yards in each of Green Bay’s last five games and then moved on to the Vikings as a free agent in the offseason. He remained …
Read More »A series history of the Civil War, one of college football’s most historic rivalries
The Oregon Ducks vs. the Oregon State Beavers — September 14th, 2024. It still doesn’t feel right to play the Civil War in week three of the college football season, but it’s a September game or nothing for these former conference foes, and forever rivals. The Ducks and the Beavers will play for the 128th time this weekend, but this …
Read More »Curran: Robert Kraft doesn’t expect to make Hall of Fame at this point
Curran: Robert Kraft doesn’t expect to make Hall of Fame at this point originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston A lengthy ESPN.com feature story published Wednesday detailed Robert Kraft’s years-long quest to get elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, which to date has come up short. But most of author Don Van Natta Jr.’s piece focused on the …
Read More »Pac-12 adding four Mountain West schools Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, Colorado State
The Pac-12 Conference isn’t dead yet. The conference announced Thursday it was adding San Diego State, Boise State, Fresno State and Colorado State from the Mountain West as it plans to rebuild membership ahead of the 2026-27 academic year. By bringing in the four schools, the conference with existing members Washington State and Oregon State will expand the league to …
Read More »Jerry Rice on 49ers Super Bowl chances: “Brock is the guy”
Yahoo Sports’ Caroline Fenton chats with NFL legend Jerry Rice about San Francisco’s title hopes, preventing the Chiefs from a three-peat, and the advice he has for wide receivers in the league today. Jerry joined Yahoo Sports on behalf of Rold Gold. View more Video Transcript Joined by pro football Hall of fame are Super bowl champion Super Bowl MVP …
Read More »Braves look to shake off loss in Missoula
Sep. 12—Coming off a baseball score loss, the Flathead Football Braves intend to regroup, refortify and rebound. “I’m ready to shake this and move on,” Flathead coach Caleb Aland said of last week’s 3-2 loss at Belgrade, ahead of Thursday night’s game at Missoula Big Sky. “That’s kind of been our message this week. It matters — everything matters. Thankfully …
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