The news media is in a tizzy about the extravagant spending of former University of Florida president Ben Sasse, who apparently was spending the school’s money on hosting a lavish holiday party for big-money donors that featured a $38,610 sushi bar. As a result, Gov. Ron DeSants’ administration has directed the state auditor general to investigate Sasse’s expenditures as part …
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Patriots release former 1st-round pick Jalen Reagor after his cryptic social media post
The Patriots released wide receiver Jalen Reagor from the practice squad on Tuesday, hours after Reagor published a cryptic social media post suggesting that he might not have been happy with his role in New England. A former first-round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles, Reagor signed a one-year, $1.3 million extension with the Patriots in March after spending the 2023 …
Read More »Watch Bill O’Brien breakdown matchup with Michigan State football
Sep 14, 2024; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Boston College Eagles head coach Bill O’Brien watches the replay board against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images Michigan State football is going on the road on Saturday night to face off against Boston College in a big time non-conference matchup. The …
Read More »Mike Zimmer vows to get Cowboys defense back on track
In his first game as an NFL defensive coordinator in 2000, Mike Zimmer’s unit gave up 201 rushing yards to Duce Staley as the Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-14. It was a game now known as the “Pickle Juice” game after the Eagles used the liquid to stem cramping in the Texas heat. Zimmer had a flashback after watching Alvin …
Read More »C.J. Stroud shares postgame advice with Caleb Williams in mic’d up moment
The Houston Texans defeated the Chicago Bears on Sunday night, but C.J. Stroud wanted to leave Caleb Williams with some words of encouragement. When Stroud and Williams shook hands moments after Houston’s 19-13 win, the Texans quarterback spoke with the highly outed rookie. Williams could be seen mostly nodding along to what Stroud was saying, which was a mystery at …
Read More »Dabo Swinney shares hilarious story about how he spent Saturday bye week
Syndication: The Greenville News Clemson Tigers coach Dabo Swinney is known for being folksy and down to earth, occasionally telling a humorous story or tossing in a funny anecdote that people catch on to for a soundbite. If there’s such a thing as a “Dabo’s Greatest Hits” compilation, his story of how he spent last Saturday might make the list. …
Read More »Will the Rams finish last in the NFC West due to injuries? | Football 301
Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon and NFL analyst Nate Tice discuss their concerns for the Los Angeles Rams due to the amount of player injuries the team is dealing with going into Week 3. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript Matt, your …
Read More »Pitt QB Eli Holstein named Shaun Alexander freshman of the week
PITTSBURGH – The national raves continue to roll in for Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein following his stunning performance in the Panthers’ dramatic 38-34 win over rival West Virginia this past Saturday. Holstein has been named the Shaun Alexander freshman player of the week, it was announced Tuesday by the Maxwell Football Club. It is the latest accolade for the 6-foot-4, …
Read More »Patriots could exploit this facet of talented Jets defense in Week 3
Patriots could exploit this facet of talented Jets defense in Week 3 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots don’t have much of a passing attack right now. They have averaged 122.5 passing yards per game through two weeks, which is the fourth-lowest among the NFL’s 32 teams. The rushing attack is a far different story. The …
Read More »‘He’s going to be ready to go this week’: Plan is for Cam Rising to start against Oklahoma State
After missing the last six quarters of football with a finger injury, Utah quarterback Cam Rising is back. That’s the expectation and the plan, at least. The Utes’ veteran leader is expected to be under center as No. 12 Utah travels to Stillwater, Oklahoma, to face No. 14 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 opener for both programs. A top-15 …
Read More »Why Jim Harbaugh makes the Chargers a legitimate Super Bowl contender
Jim Harbaugh might be working some of his first-year magic again. The Los Angeles Chargers improved to 2-0 on Sunday. They demolished the Carolina Panthers 26-3, a week after getting a decisive 22-10 home win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It’s the first time the Chargers have opened a season 2-0 since 2012. Beyond the hot start, the Chargers look …
Read More »Folding or doubling down on preseason takes: Vikings, Joe Burrow, Panthers, Rams | Football 301
This embedded content is not available in your region. Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action. The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth …
Read More »Herd Hierarchy: Texans, Bills, Saints move up after 2-0 starts
After two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, there are several surprising 2-0 teams, which caused a major shakeup as FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd revealed his latest Herd Heirarchy on Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd”. Several new additions made the list including the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings after massive upsets against the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers, …
Read More »Mike Elko is smart to be coy regarding Texas A&M’s quarterback situation
Sep 14, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed (10) throws the ball under pressure from Florida Gators defensive back Jason Marshall Jr. (3) during the first half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images Texas A&M’s week 3 SEC road win over Florida could very well define the Aggies’ first season under head …
Read More »C.J. Stroud offered Caleb Williams some advice after Week 2 loss to Texans
C.J. Stroud offered Caleb Williams some advice after Week 2 loss to Texans originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the Bears’ offense sputtered again on Sunday against the Texans. There was no run game, no vertical threat in the passing game, and the pass protection was dreadful. The Bears’ vaunted defense hung tough, flustered C.J. …
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