Sep 7, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan State Spartans quarterback Aidan Chiles (2) looses the ball as Maryland Terrapins linebacker Kellan Wyatt (45) makes contact during the second half at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images Last year, Michigan State football offensive lineman Stanton Ramil was injured. This year, as a redshirt freshman, he has the second most …
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Jerry Jones: Money cures any hard feelings during negotiations
In early August, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said he felt “no urgency” to sign CeeDee Lamb, who laughed it off on social media. The Cowboys signed the star receiver to a four-year, $136 million deal a month later. Jones said in late August that negotiations with Dak Prescott were more about the Cowboys than the quarterback, prompting Prescott to respond …
Read More »Shedeur Sanders clarifies comments after loss vs Nebraska: ‘I put that on myself’
Shedeur Sanders knows he must choose his words wisely. At any given point, the things he says can be taken out of context and used to perpetuate an entirely different narrative. That’s what the Colorado quarterback believes happened Saturday night. “It was just a rookie mistake,” Sanders said of his pick-six after the Buffaloes’ 28-10 loss to Nebraska. “That’s what …
Read More »Raiders sign DE K’Lavon Chaisson to practice squad
The Raiders signed defensive end K’Lavon Chaisson and cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly to their practice squad Tuesday, the team announced. Chaisson, the 20th overall pick in the 2020 draft, was cut by the Panthers last week. He spent the past four seasons with the Jaguars, who drafted him. Chaisson, 25, has appeared in 57 career games with 11 starts and …
Read More »Williams: ‘Positivity’ and ‘vibe’ aren’t cutting it with Cincinnati Bearcats football
Things apparently are all good with the University of Cincinnati football program. Nothing to see here, folks. The Bearcats “live in positivity” and being hardcore competitive is the “vibe of our building.” That’s what UC athletic director John Cunningham offered up this week in the wake of the Bearcats’ embarrassing, 28-27 meltdown loss to Pittsburgh last Saturday at Nippert Stadium. …
Read More »Hill incident before Dolphins game again puts NFL on moral clock
Hill incident before Dolphins game again puts NFL on moral clock originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area After the NFL distanced itself from Colin Kaepernick and his admirable cause for eight full years, one of its teams is aligning with the Super Bowl quarterback it shoved onto the streets. Miami Dolphins executives, after seeing bodycam video of police brutalizing …
Read More »Where ESPN ranks Michigan football in latest power rankings after loss to Texas
Photo: Isaiah Hole Everyone knew that Michigan football had lost a lot — from the coaching staff to key personnel last year — but many (this site included) expected a ‘next man up’ mentality that would carry the Wolverines back to the College Football Playoff. But then Texas came to town and made the maize and blue look inept. Still, …
Read More »Vikings’ Jonathan Greenard: ‘We started to feel bad’ for Giants’ Daniel Jones as boos rained down in Week 1
Sunday afternoon’s season opener didn’t quite go as planned for quarterback Daniel Jones and the Giants. Cheers from the 100th anniversary celebration and start of the new year quickly turned to jeers as the offense failed to get much of anything going in an embarrassing 28-6 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Big Blue didn’t play well as a whole, but …
Read More »Was Utah State really as bad as it looked against USC?
Southern California running back Quinten Joyner, left, is pushed out of bounds by Utah State safety Ike Larsen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill After last weekend’s loss to USC, the general narrative surrounding Utah State football is that the Aggies …
Read More »Bears try out return specialist David Wallis. Could this be it for Velus Jones Jr.?
Bears try out return specialist David Wallis. Could this be it for Velus Jones Jr.? originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears hosted return specialist David Wallis, along with seven other players, at Halas Hall for a tryout, NBC Sports Chicago’s Josh Schrock confirmed on Tuesday. Wallis, who went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft, played with the Patriots …
Read More »Ryan Walters has had the Notre Dame game circled on his calendar
Aug 31, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers head coach Ryan Walters walks on the sidelines during the second quarter against the Indiana State Sycamores at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-USA TODAY Sports For many teams across the country, facing Notre Dame football is like its Super Bowl. While the Irish opponent this weekend, Purdue, does play some …
Read More »Herd Hierarchy: Chiefs stay No. 1; Cowboys, Chargers climb ahead of Week 2
After Week 1 of the NFL season, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd is convinced there are only “two great teams” in the league, while the rest have some … flaws to work through. On Tuesday’s episode of “The Herd,” Cowherd revealed his latest Herd Hierarchy, giving his breakdown of the top 10 teams in the league ahead of Week 2. Check …
Read More »Purdy calls 49ers rallying together a testament to team’s culture
Purdy calls 49ers rallying together a testament to team’s culture originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Behind a convincing 32-19 drubbing of the New York Jets on Monday night at Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers managed to put to rest what once seemed to be a never-ending nightmare offseason. And while doing so, San Francisco’s all-around impressive victory served as …
Read More »Joel Klatt: Notre Dame can’t lose anymore for College Football Playoff
Notre Dame corner back Benjamin Morrison (20) walks with his team during warm ups before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Northern Illinois at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in South Bend. The story for Notre Dame has been repeated so many times over the past few days. A team that essentially was a …
Read More »How sustainable is Patriots’ success? Curran weighs in
How sustainable is Patriots’ success? Curran weighs in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The 16-10 final score doesn’t do the New England Patriots’ Week 1 win justice. Jerod Mayo’s group played a near-perfect game against the Cincinnati Bengals. There were game-changing plays on offense, defense, and special teams. Tight end Hunter Henry broke up a likely Jacoby Brissett interception …
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