Former Rams coach John Robinson, seen here at Candlestick Park in 1991, died on Monday. He was 89. (David Madison/Getty Images) Longtime USC and Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson died on Monday, both the university and franchise confirmed. Robinson died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, due to complications from pneumonia. He was 89. Robinson first took over at USC …
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John Robinson, successful football coach at USC and with LA Rams, has died at 89
John Robinson, the veteran football coach who enjoyed many years of success at the University of Southern California and with the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 89. The Rams on Monday confirmed the death of Robinson, a member of the College Football Hall of Fame for his two successful tenures at USC. He died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, …
Read More »Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it’
Shanahan addresses sideline skirmish with 49ers: ‘We squashed it’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area He might not have considered it a big deal at the time, but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan decided he had to address the issue after seeing it become a national topic. The 49ers’ victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday was only part …
Read More »Ex-USC, LA Rams coach John Robinson dies at 89
One of the great coaches in the storied history of USC football, John Robinson died at 89. Robinson died from complications from pneumonia in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Robinson led the Trojans to the 1978 national championship and to eight bowl games. He compiled a 104-35-4 record during two coaching stints spread over 12 years at USC (1976-82 and 1993-97), recording …
Read More »How much is Caleb Williams to blame for the Bears’ offensive woes?
Caleb Williams’ post-bye skid continued in the Chicago Bears’ 19-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday. It was the Bears’ third loss in a row, causing the blame game to be played in the Windy City as it appears changes to the team’s offense could be on the horizon. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 draft …
Read More »Why Whitner believes Deebo-Pepper incident will benefit 49ers
Why Whitner believes Deebo-Pepper incident will benefit 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Sunday’s incident between wide receiver Deebo Samuel, long snapper Taybor Pepper and kicker Jake Moody clouded the 49ers’ hard-fought 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Samuel placing hands on Pepper and Moody raised eyebrows about the temperature of San Francisco’s locker room, as well …
Read More »Why SEC analyst Matt Stinchcomb says Georgia is CFP elimination game for Tennessee football
Saturday’s road matchup against Georgia is a College Football Playoff elimination game for Tennessee football, according to SEC Network analyst Matt Stinchcomb. It’s also an elimination game for the No. 3 Bulldogs (7-2, 5-2 SEC), who have two losses; the Vols have just one. But Stinchcomb believes No. 7 Tennessee (8-1, 5-1) has to leave Athens with a win to …
Read More »Dolphins vs. Rams score, live updates: Miami heads to Los Angeles for Monday Night Football in Week 10
The Los Angeles Rams decided not to make any blockbuster moves at the trade deadline, despite some chatter around possibly moving Matthew Stafford and reportedly shopping Cooper Kupp. The 4-4 Rams entered Week 10 second in the NFC West and are looking to stay connected to the Arizona Cardinals with the Miami Dolphins in town. Kyren Williams has been a …
Read More »Ole Miss’ triumph, Miami’s pain headline Week 11 college football winners and losers
OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI – NOVEMBER 09: Fans sit atop the field goal after the game between the Mississippi Rebels and the Georgia Bulldogs at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss defeated Georgia 28-10. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) Well, that was interesting. Though the biggest game of the day in Week 11 ultimately didn’t live up …
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