Daily Archives: September 24, 2024

Mike Tomlin wants Justin Fields “singularly focused” on starting for Steelers

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin isn’t making any pronouncements about the long-term starter at quarterback, but he also isn’t doing anything to suggest it won’t be Justin Fields. Fields moved into the starting role when Russell Wilson hurt his calf ahead of the season opener and he’s presided over three straight wins for the Steelers. On Tuesday, Tomlin said at …

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LSU climbing On3’s SEC power rankings after UCLA win

Sep 21, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Zavion Thomas (0) catches a pass against the UCLA Bruins during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images The Tigers didn’t have the prettiest first half once again in Week 4 against UCLA, but a second-half shutout performance was enough to pull away for a …

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Bill Belichick: Everyone in the NFL liked Sam Darnold except the Jets

Bill Belichick took a little shot at the Jets on Monday when discussing the success their former quarterback, Sam Darnold, is having with the Vikings this season. Belichick told Pat McAfee that the Jets, who drafted Darnold with the third overall pick in 2018 but traded him to the Panthers in 2021, were the only team in the NFL that …

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Pac-12 files lawsuit against MWC over pricy ‘poaching penalty’

The Pac-12 has filed a legal complaint against the MWC over a “poaching penalty” agreement. (Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) The battle between the Mountain West and the Pac-12 is now moving into the courthouse. The Pac-12 filed a legal complaint on Tuesday over millions of dollars in penalties that the Mountain West believes it is owed for the acquisition of five …

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Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday. Favre made the disclosure as part of his testimony about a welfare misspending scandal in Mississippi. Favre, who does not face criminal charges, has repaid just over $1 million in speaking fees funded by a welfare program in the state and was also …

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49ers overreactions: Are playoff hopes in danger after 1-2 start?

49ers overreactions: Are playoff hopes in danger after 1-2 start? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There never seemed to be a point the 49ers were in danger of losing in Week 3 … until they did. The loss to the Los Angeles Rams came out of nowhere. The 49ers failed to put the game out of reach when …

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Hugh Freeze delivers hot take following loss to Arkansas

Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze and Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Sam Pittman meet after the game as Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. Arkansas Razorbacks defeated Auburn Tigers 24-14. Hugh Freeze has difficulty accepting defeat following Auburn football’s loss to Arkansas last Saturday. Following the 24-14 loss, he …

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More from FOX NFL Lead Producer Richie Zyontz

Editor’s Note: Richie Zyontz has been an NFL producer for FOX since 1994 and is in his 23rd season as the lead producer. He has more than 40 years of experience covering the league and has produced seven Super Bowls. Throughout the 2024 NFL season, he is providing an inside look as FOX’s new No. 1 NFL team, including NFL …

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Where does Joel Klatt have Ohio State after beatdown of Marshall?

. It’s again time to see how Joel Klatt sees the country’s top teams, particularly Ohio State. The Buckeyes took care of business as expected against Marshall but looked sloppy at times. Even still, OSU racked up 49 points and seemed to be in control for much of the game. The defense gave up its first touchdowns of the season, …

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Dan Campbell: Frank Ragnow is stubborn, so he wants to play

News emerged on Monday that Lions center Frank Ragnow has a partially torn pectoral muscle that would make him week-to-week. According to head coach Dan Campbell, Ragnow is not satisfied with that timeline. In a Tuesday interview with 97.1 The Ticket, Campbell confirmed that Ragnow has a pectoral injury and said that Ragnow wants to play through it. “Look, first …

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Where is Georgia in CFP ranking projections ahead of Alabama game

ATLANTA, GA – December 6: The National Championship trophy is displayed following the College Football Playoff Semifinal Head Coaches News Conference on December 6, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) ESPN projects that the Georgia Bulldogs would be the No. 2 team in their predicted College Football Playoff rankings. However, since the Texas Longhorns are ranked ahead …

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