One reason Florida football hired Billy Napier was his track record for recruiting and developing offensive linemen. Tackle Max Mitchell (New York Jets), guard Kevin Doston (Los Angeles) and guard O’Cyrus Torrence (Buffalo Bills) all developed into NFL players under Napier and his staff at Louisiana. But building a consistent offensive line hasn’t panned out during Napier’s two-plus year tenure …
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Giants add K Greg Joseph from Lions practice squad
The Giants have addressed their kicking situation. Sure, it was two days too late — but it’s better late than never. The Giants are signing veteran kicker Greg Joseph from the Lions’ practice squad, according to his agent, Brett Tessler. He’s a seven-year veteran, and he spent the past three seasons with the Vikings. He holds the league record for …
Read More »Former Gophers star Mo Ibrahim makes surprise visit on P.J. Fleck Show
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – It’s a rivalry week for the University of Minnesota football team as they host Iowa on Saturday to open Big Ten play. The Floyd of Rosedale trophy is on the line, and several former players will likely be in town for the game. A once star running back made a surprise appearance on the FOX 9 …
Read More »Dolphins place QB Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve because of concussion suffered vs. Bills
The Miami Dolphins placed quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve Tuesday with the concussion he suffered Thursday against the Buffalo Bills. It’s not clear from Miami’s announcement how long Tagovailoa will be sidelined. A stint on injured reserve means that Tagovailoa will miss at least four games. Tagovailoa, who has a history of head trauma, was concussed by a hit …
Read More »Notre Dame vs. Miami (OH) Best bets: Odds, predictions, recent stats, and trends for September 21
The Miami (OH) RedHawks travel to South Bend, IN, to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday at 3:30 PM EST on NBC. The RedHawks’ start to the season has been brutal. Finding the endzone has not been easy for Miami (OH); they have only scored two touchdowns so far. Despite their lack of offensive prowess, the games …
Read More »Week 2 2024 DFS DraftKings Milly Maker Breakdown
NFL: New Orleans Saints at Dallas Cowboys The dynamic game of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) requires much more than simply knowing the sport for which we’re entering contests to be successful. We must be adaptable, precise, and open to learning from previous endeavors, the latter of which will be the primary focus of this weekly written piece. Game Theoretic methodologies …
Read More »Georgia’s Malaki Starks named to AFCA Allstate good works team
ATHENS, Ga. — Bulldog junior safety Malaki Starks was named to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team on Tuesday. Starks is one of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) selected based on their commitment to community service. Georgia leads the nation in Allstate AFCA Good Works Team honorees with 24 since the award’s inception in 1992, …
Read More »Dolphins to put Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve
Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said on Monday that the team was still considering whether they will place quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve, but it appears that they have reached their decision. According to multiple reports on Tuesday, the Dolphins will place Tagovailoa on the list as he continues to recover from the concussion he suffered against the Bills …
Read More »Three Georgia golfers finish in the top ten at Hoover Invitational
ATHENS, Ga. — Bulldog junior safety Malaki Starks was named to the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team on Tuesday. Starks is one of 11 players from the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) selected based on their commitment to community service. Georgia leads the nation in Allstate AFCA Good Works Team honorees with 24 since the award’s inception in 1992, …
Read More »NFL sets record for field goals in one week, with 73
It’s the year of the dragon, in lunar terms. In football terms, it’s the year of the kicker. Per the NFL, a record was set in Week 2 for most field goals in a slate of games, with 73. That beat Week 15 of the 2016 season, with 69. The record almost fell in Week 1 of the 2024 season, …
Read More »Sources: ACC exploring new revenue structure to resolve Florida State, Clemson lawsuits
The ACC is exploring a new revenue structure intended to bring an end to the litigation with its two restless members. The conference’s presidents recently examined a proposal that would distribute revenue differently to league members in a move to provide stability and preserve the membership of Florida State and Clemson. Nothing is imminent and particulars of the deal remain …
Read More »Packers put MarShawn Lloyd on IR, sign Chris Brooks to active roster
Rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd will be out of the lineup for the Packers’ next four games. The team announced that they have placed Lloyd on injured reserve on Tuesday afternoon. Lloyd hurt his ankle in Sunday’s win over the Colts and he also dealt with hip and hamstring injuries over the summer. Lloyd was inactive in Week One and …
Read More »Check out the Army football depth chart for the Rice game
The third Army football depth chart of the season has been released and it is identical to the second one used in the recent win over Florida Atlantic. There are no changes to the two-deep roster for Saturday’s home game with Rice. The Black Knights – coming off wins over Lehigh and FAU – host their first game as a …
Read More »Patriots cut Jalen Reagor from practice squad
The career of former first-round draft pick Jalen Reagor has taken another hit. Reagor was cut from the Patriots’ practice squad today. A wide receiver from TCU, Reagor originally went to the Eagles with the 21st overall pick in the 2020 NFL draft. After two disappointing years in Philadelphia, Reagor was traded to Minnesota. He lasted one year there and …
Read More »Illinois at Nebraska prediction: Odds, best bets, player news, stats for September 21
Second-year HC Matt Rhule has the 22nd-ranked Cornhuskers wrecking shop on both sides of the ball, having outscored their three opponents by a combined score of 102-20. Their 4th-rated defense held their toughest opponent, Colorado, to 260 total yards while ranking 13th in defensive rushing EPA and 17th in passing success rate allowed. The Huskers are running at the 14th-slowest …
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