Sep 4, 2021; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators former head coach Urban Meyer and Steve Spurrier on the sidelines during the first quarter against the Florida Atlantic Owls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports College football analyst and former Florida Gators head coach Urban Meyer shared on “The Triple Option” podcast a fact that many …
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Panthers QB Bryce Young says he was surprised to learn about benching but accepts blame
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young said he was surprised to learn from head coach Dave Canales that he’d been benched and accepted blame for the team’s struggles on the field. “It was not something that I was necessarily expecting,” Young said following Thursday’s practice. “Obviously not something that was great to hear. But I respect coach Canales and the organization.” …
Read More »Chukwuma Okorafor ineligible to return to Patriots this season
Chukwuma Okorafor ineligible to return to Patriots this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Veteran offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor will not play another down for the New England Patriots in 2024. Okorafor was placed on the exempt/left squad list on Saturday. The 27-year-old reportedly left the team to “ponder his future” in the NFL. The Patriots moved Okorafor from …
Read More »Former Cardinals GM Steve Keim joining Klutch Sports Group
Former Arizona Cardinals general manager Steve Keim is joining Klutch Sports Group as the agency’s general manager, ESPN reported on Thursday. The two-time National Football League Executive of the Year is believed to be the first NFL GM to join a sports agency in the general manager role. Clutch CEO Rich Paul, known most famously for being the agent of …
Read More »D’Anton Lynn discusses Alex Orji and Michigan’s offense before Saturday’s game
. The USC defense has been strong in the early weeks of the 2024 college football season. Now comes a trip to Ann Arbor to face Michigan. D’Anton Lynn was asked about the Michigan offense. Wolverines Wire took note of what Lynn said. Here’s an excerpt on Alex Orji and what to expect from the new Michigan starting quarterback: So …
Read More »Warner’s elite play rubbing off on Bosa, 49ers defenders
Warner’s elite play rubbing off on Bosa, 49ers defenders originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Now” with Carlos Ramirez and Jennifer Lee Chan at 4 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. His 49ers teammates, and other NFL defenders, can take a page out of …
Read More »Texans’ C.J. Stroud tops Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes in NFL product sales
The NFL Players Association released the top 10 player sales across all officially licensed products from March 1-May 31 this week. According to the NFLPA, “the products range from adult and youth game jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies, bobbleheads, plush toys, socks, face coverings, headbands, figurines, wall decals, backpacks, pennants, photos, drinkware, pet products and more.” On the list, five players are …
Read More »Oregon officially sets its 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule
Duck fans are going to have to get used to playing the Beavers early in the season and not just in football either. Oregon men’s basketball has its 2024-25 schedule officially set with the season opener Nov. 4 against UC-Riverside. The Ducks will then host Montana (Nov. 8), Portland (Nov. 12) and Troy (Nov. 17) before venturing out on the …
Read More »49ers TE George Kittle misses Thursday’s practice with hamstring injury
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did not practice on Thursday and his status for Week 3’s game versus the Los Angeles Rams is in question. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle did not practice on Thursday and was added to the team’s injury report due to tightness in his hamstring. His status for Week …
Read More »49ers’ George Kittle reportedly absent from practice with hamstring tightness
San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle was absent from practice on Thursday due to hamstring tightness, ESPN reported. The injury opens up the possibility that Kittle could miss San Francisco’s Week 3 road matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app). Kittle’s injury comes in the wake of …
Read More »Cougars are hard at work during bye week
Sep. 19—The Ada High School football team may not have an opponent Friday night, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be working just as hard. Ada head coach Wade Boyles said his club is taking full advantage of the extra week of practice. The Cougars begin District 4A-4 play Sept. 27 when Tulsa McClain visits Norris Field. “The off week …
Read More »Blackhawks’ Taylor Hall says he ‘100% healthy’ for training camp
Sep 19, 2024, 04:32 PM ET CHICAGO — Taylor Hall, who missed most of last season because of right knee surgery, hit the ice with the Chicago Blackhawks for the first practice of training camp on Thursday. It was an active offseason for Chicago in free agency, but Hall’s return might be the most important development for the rebuilding franchise. …
Read More »49ers practice report: Kittle, Ward sit out with injuries
49ers practice report: Kittle, Ward sit out with injuries originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers received more bad news on the injury front Thursday, as tight end George Kittle and cornerback Charvarius Ward both sat out of practice in Santa Clara. In addition to wide receiver Deebo Samuel, who is expected to miss “a couple weeks” with …
Read More »The Auburn Wire Roundtable previews Auburn’s SEC opener vs. Arkansas
. With SEC play on the horizon, it is time for the first Auburn Wire Roundtable of the season. Auburn football has seen its share of ups and downs through the first three games of the season including the thrill of two comfortable wins with solid offensive play and the low point of losing a home game to California at …
Read More »Greg Roman thinks Joe Alt can have a career like Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden
Early in his coaching career, Greg Roman was an assistant offensive line coach for the Ravens when Hall of Fame tackle Jonathan Ogden was wrapping up his Hall of Fame career. Now Roman is coaching a player he thinks can have a similar impact on the NFL. Roman gave Chargers rookie right tackle Joe Alt some very high praise today, …
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