Shanahan hilariously admits Pearsall’s jet sweep was meant for Cowing originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming note: Watch Kyle Shanahan’s full “49ers Game Plan” interview with Greg Papa at 8:30 p.m. tonight on NBC Sports Bay Area immediately after “Dubs Talk Live. Remember rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s clutch jet sweep in the 49ers’ 30-24 Week 8 win …
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Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia files lawsuit vs. NCAA in hopes of gaining extra eligibility
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Friday in hopes of receiving an extra season of college eligibility, according to documents released on social media. Pavia, who was listed as the plaintiff in files released by the United States District Court, Middle District of Tennessee at Nashville, noted in the complaint that NCAA rules reduce the …
Read More »Shanahan concerned ‘to a degree’ about Bosa’s 49ers-Bucs status
Shanahan concerned ‘to a degree’ about Bosa’s 49ers-Bucs status originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area While 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan prepares for Sunday’s matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there is concern San Francisco could be without one of its stars. All-Pro defensive end Nick Bosa officially is listed as questionable for Sunday, dealing with a hip injury suffered …
Read More »Tupelo’s J.J. Hill named Mr. Football for Class 7A
Tupelo running back J.J. Hill has been voted Mr. Football for Class 7A. The Mr. Football awards recognize the top player in the state in each classification. The other honorees this year are Hattiesburg quarterback Deuce Vance (6A), Gautier quarterback Trey Irving (5A), Greene County quarterback Jacoby King (4A), Noxubee County quarterback Kamario Taylor (3A), Sebastopol quarterback and defensive back …
Read More »Shanahan reveals 49ers could elevate Gipson to face Buccaneers
Shanahan reveals 49ers could elevate Gipson to face Buccaneers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers might elevate a familiar face from the practice squad this week. Veteran safety Tashaun Gipson, whom San Francisco signed on Tuesday, could suit up if needed against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season, according to 49ers …
Read More »Staff Predictions for Oklahoma Sooners vs. Missouri Tigers in Week 11
. The Oklahoma Sooners take on the Missouri Tigers for the 97th time in a history that dates back to 1902. The Sooners are 67-25-4 all-time against the Tigers, but that will have no bearing on this game. Neither the Sooners nor the Tigers are meeting preseason expectations. Oklahoma was once a top 15 team but hasn’t been ranked in …
Read More »Tyreek Hill misses practice on Friday due to wrist injury
The Dolphins desperately need a win. Whether they’ll have receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday night at the Rams remains to be seen. Hill missed practice on Friday with a wrist injury, via Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald. Hill did not appear on Thursday’s initial injury report of the week. Hill had been dealing with a foot injury in recent …
Read More »Big Ten and biggest game college football expert picks and predictions for Week 11
Dec 5, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; A Big Ten logo on the field before the Big Ten Conference football championship game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan State Spartans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports Every year (and every week of the season) we have a little friendly competition among our writers for world domination …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel officially questionable
The 49ers are expected to activate running back Christian McCaffrey from injured reserve Saturday, allowing him to make his 2024 debut Sunday. Officially, though, McCaffrey is questionable to play against the Buccaneers on Sunday. “We’ll take him off IR tomorrow, and then he’ll be good to go unless something crazy happens on this plane ride. He should be good to …
Read More »OSU will take care of business against Purdue
Nov. 8—Some numbers that help explain what kind of season it has been for Purdue, which is Ohio State’s opponent on Saturday at Ohio Stadium: 0 — The number of Big Ten games the Boilermakers have won this season. That puts them in last place in the 18-team Big Ten standings, which is exactly where they were predicted to be …
Read More »Kraken reacquire Daniel Sprong in trade with Canucks
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterNov 8, 2024, 08:01 PM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. The Seattle Kraken welcomed back a familiar face, acquiring forward Daniel Sprong from the Vancouver Canucks on Friday for future considerations. Sprong, a journeyman Dutch winger, scored a goal and three points in nine games for the Canucks, his sixth team …
Read More »49ers waive RB Patrick Taylor to make room for Christian McCaffrey
The 49ers waived running back Patrick Taylor Jr. on Friday, the team announced. They did not announce a corresponding move, but the 49ers are expected to use the roster spot for Christian McCaffrey. The All-Pro running back will make his 2024 debut Sunday after working his way back from bilateral Achilles tendinitis. Taylor, who originally signed with the 49ers in …
Read More »49ers running back Christian McCaffrey excited to make season debut after ‘dark’ eight weeks
Spending the first half of the season as a spectator while he worked his way back from Achilles tendinitis took its toll on San Francisco 49ers All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey described being in a “dark” place during his eight weeks on the sideline, dealing with both physical pain and the frustration over not being able to play. That …
Read More »Experts pick Notre Dame versus Florida State
. No. 10 Notre Dame hosts Florida State in a game that was circled on many calendars before the season began. Now, however, the Seminoles are struggling at 1-8 and the Fighting Irish are playing good football but also in a position that likely requires them to win out to make the 12-team College Football Playoff. So, with that in …
Read More »Bengals awarded former Lions receiver Isaiah Williams on waivers
The Bengals have added some depth at receiver and on special teams after claiming Isaiah Williams on waivers a day after the Lions waived him. Williams is a rookie out of Illinois who played only sparingly in Detroit this year, with two catches for six yards and one kickoff return for 36 yards. Lions head coach Dan Campbell spoke favorably …
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