Editor’s note: Friday Football Flashback is a weekly series highlighting games in the region over the past 50 years. The series details high school gridiron action that occurred this week on the schedule during the past five decades. Week 12 10 Years Ago Nov. 14, 2014: Somerset limited Clearfield to 43 total yards of offense to capture the District 5-6-8-9 …
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Morgan Moses, John Simpson return to Jets practice
The Jets got three starting offensive linemen back on the practice field Thursday. Right tackle Morgan Moses (knee), left tackle Tyron Smith (rest), and left guard John Simpson (groin) were all limited participants after missing practice entirely last week. Left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker (ankle, personal) remained out of practice, but most of the blockers seem to be on track to …
Read More »Federal judge hears arguments in Shilo Sanders’ bankruptcy case
DENVER – A federal bankruptcy judge here heard arguments Thursday in the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders and questioned whether there was enough evidence right now to make a ruling against Sanders that would prevent him from getting out of more than $11 million in debt. Judge Michael Romero issued no rulings after the court hearing but …
Read More »Former 49ers QB Young declares Cowboys are ‘so frickin’ cooked’
Former 49ers QB Young declares Cowboys are ‘so frickin’ cooked’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steve Young has joined the long list of football pundits throwing shade at the Dallas Cowboys. The 49ers legend shot down any notion that the Cowboys can turn it around this season. “The Cowboys are so frickin’ cooked,” Young told Tolbert and Copes …
Read More »As Purdue football season continues spiral, Boilermaker locker room stays united
WEST LAFAYETTE − Even with four games remaining, Purdue football’s 2024 season seems like a lost cause. It was the same story last week. Two weeks ago. And three, four and five. Except around the football facility on a daily basis, it seems like anything but. “At the end of the day, we’re a competitive unit,” sophomore Will Heldt said. …
Read More »What CMC told Sherman about his status for 49ers-Bucs game
What CMC told Sherman about his status for 49ers-Bucs game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As of Thursday afternoon, all signs point to Christian McCaffrey making his 2024 NFL season debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McCaffrey missed the 49ers’ first eight games of the season with bilateral Achilles tendinitis but returned to the practice field on Monday …
Read More »Gorney: Florida making the right move by backing Billy Napier
Image for https://images.rivals.com/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,t_hero_desktop/xx0abhvrbo6k58ruq4jf Florida announced Thursday that it’s sticking with Billy Napier as its coach, a guy who’s 15-18 overall and has won eight SEC games into his third season.Good. RELATED: Mario Cristobal’s Miami rebuild is nearly complete CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State …
Read More »Detroit Lions’ secret weapon: The defensive mind of Aaron Glenn
ALLEN PARK, Mich. — Aaron Glenn grew up in the Bordersville neighborhood of Humble, Texas, just on the outskirts of Houston. It was built in the 1920s, a settlement of wooden shacks, created so African Americans could work at a nearby sawmill. The mill eventually closed. Houston Intercontinental Airport was built next door, cordoning the neighborhood off from modern development. …
Read More »Bryce Underwood and Jahkeem Stewart headline massive recruiting weekend at LSU
Belleville quarterback Bryce Underwood (19) passes the ball to running back Colbey Reed (5) against River Rouge during the second half of Prep Kickoff Classic at Wayne State University’s Tom Adams Field in Detroi on Friday, August 25, 2023. LSU is hosting Alabama on Saturday night under the lights. It should be one of the best environments college football sees …
Read More »Brian Robinson limited, Marshon Lattimore out at Commanders practice
The Commanders may be getting running back Brian Robinson back in the lineup against the Steelers this week, but the prospects of cornerback Marshon Lattimore making his debut are looking a little dimmer. Robinson missed last Sunday with a knee injury, but he got in his second straight limited practice session on Thursday. Lattimore, who joined the team in a …
Read More »Michigan football prediction, scouting report vs. No. 10 Indiana: U-M have any upset shot?
Free Press sports writer Tony Garcia breaks down Michigan football’s 2024 Week 11 matchup against the Indiana Hoosiers, who are undefeated through nine games for the first time in program history. Fast facts Matchup: Michigan (5-4, 3-3 Big Ten) vs. No. 10 Indiana (9-0, 6-0). Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. Saturday; Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana. Michigan quarterback Davis Warren (16) makes a pass against Oregon …
Read More »NCAA makes Canadian Hockey League players eligible for Div. I
Greg Wyshynski, ESPNNov 7, 2024, 04:53 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. The NCAA Division I council voted Thursday to make Canadian Hockey League players eligible for NCAA Division I hockey in 2025, in a decision that could reshape the landscape of both college and major junior hockey. The council ruled players can compete in the CHL …
Read More »49ers QB Purdy shares mindset shift from first NFL start vs. Bucs
49ers QB Purdy shares mindset shift from first NFL start vs. Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — A lot has changed since that late-season game in 2022, when 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy made his first NFL start. One thing on Sunday that likely will be similar for Purdy and the 49ers is the return …
Read More »Billy Napier retained at Florida & Week 11 elimination games | College Football Enquirer
This embedded content is not available in your region. On today’s episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde react to Florida’s announcement that they are bringing head coach Billy Napier for the 2025 season. They also look ahead to two Week 11 elimination games: Georgia vs. Ole Miss and Colorado vs. Texas Tech. Additionally, they …
Read More »Does Michael Thomas’ rant about Derek Carr speak for Saints’ locker room?
Former New Orleans Saints All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas went on a tirade about Derek Carr on social media Sunday, asserting that the quarterback is the reason for the Saints’ disastrous 2-7 season. On the latest edition of “All Facts No Brakes,” host Keyshawn Johnson — Thomas’ uncle — offered his perspective on why Thomas went on such a scorching …
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