The worst part of the Chicago Bears’ absolute tomfoolery at the end of their Thanksgiving loss might be that Matt Eberflus said afterward he liked what they did. No matter the context, telling a fanbase that what everyone saw at the end of the Bears’ horrific final 30 seconds against the Detroit Lions actually wasn’t that bad was going to …
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NOTHING BUT GREEN: Week 13 high school football picks
Nov. 29—Last Week: 1-0 (100%) Overall Record: 70-15 (82.4%) Although all Rogers County football teams have been eliminated from the playoffs, football isn’t done with the area just yet. This week, Claremore and Catoosa will serve as the epicenter for some of the most pivotal high school football games in Oklahoma. With Claremore hosting both Class 6A-I semifinal games and …
Read More »Agent’s Take: Five players making good use of contract year, including Vikings’ Sam Darnold
Nnamdi Madubuike had a breakout 2023 season. The 13 sacks Madubuike had to lead NFL interior defensive linemen were 4.5 more than he had combined in his three previous NFL seasons. Madubuike also tied a league record in 2023 with at least a half-sack in 11 straight games. Becoming an inside pass-rushing force prompted the Baltimore Ravens to place a …
Read More »NFL Week 13 odds, predictions, expert picks: Best bets, teasers, survivor picks, where to watch each game
Week 13 in the NFL is well underway with four games already under our belts over the Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday. Now, it’s time to heat up the leftovers and gear up for a jam-packed Sunday slate where we have a number of key matchups with major playoff implications. As we do every week, we’ve collected all of the …
Read More »Florida vs. Florida State prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, where to watch, TV channel, stream
Florida State is set to host Florida on Saturday evening in the 68th meeting between the in-state rivals. The Gators and Seminoles have played every year since 1958, except for 2020 when leagues around the nation adjusted their schedules to include conference-only games in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Florida leads the series with a 37-28-2 record, but modern games …
Read More »49ers first-year DC Sorensen not focusing on outside scrutiny
49ers first-year DC Sorensen not focusing on outside scrutiny originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Just as his predecessor, Steve Wilks, came under intense scrutiny a year ago, Nick Sorensen’s first season as 49ers defensive coordinator has not exactly been smooth. The criticism reached a season-worst in the aftermath of the 49ers’ 38-10 loss to the …
Read More »Staff predictions for Alabama vs. Auburn in 2024 Iron Bowl
. One of the most anticipated games of the college football season has arrived, as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers are set to officially collide in the 2024 Iron Bowl this Saturday afternoon in Tuscaloosa. This year’s version of the Iron Bowl is also a significant one as well, as both teams have something to play for Saturday …
Read More »Giants’ Dexter Lawrence is expected to miss the rest of the season after injuring elbow vs. Cowboys
Bad luck would be better than the luck the New York Giants have had in 2024. Big Blue’s woes continued on Friday when head coach Brian Daboll announced that standout defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence will be out “long term” after dislocating his elbow during Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Lawrence is expected to be out for the remainder of the …
Read More »Bears fire Matt Eberflus after Thanksgiving debacle, plus NFL Black Friday picks for Raiders vs. Chiefs
Welcome to the Black Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I hope you didn’t fill up on football yesterday, because there is more football coming your way today. For the second time in NFL history, the league will be holding a Black Friday game with the Raiders traveling to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs. Normally on Black …
Read More »Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State prediction, odds: 2024 Egg Bowl picks, bets by proven college football model
A heated in-state rivalry is set to renew when the Ole Miss Rebels (8-3) host the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-9) on Friday in the 2024 Egg Bowl. The Rebels are coming off a 24-17 loss at Florida which saw their College Football Playoff hopes take a massive hit. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, limp into Friday’s contest having lost nine of their last 10 …
Read More »Who is Thomas Brown? Bears promote interim offensive coordinator to interim head coach
The Chicago Bears have made an in-season head-coaching change for the first time in franchise history, as they fired head coach Matt Eberflus following a 4-8 start. The Black Friday firing comes one day after Chicago bungled a Thanksgiving comeback against the Detroit Lions, by running out the clock on themselves. With Eberflus out, in steps 38-year-old interim offensive coordinator …
Read More »Five 49ers to watch in must-win Week 14 game vs. Bills
Five 49ers to watch in must-win Week 14 game vs. Bills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There is no need to even discuss the 49ers’ playoff possibilities until they get back to the .500 mark. That is, if they get back to the .500 mark. The 49ers take a 5-6 record into Orchard Park, N.Y., where they will …
Read More »Ranking the Top 10 rivalries in college football
Nov 30, 2019; Auburn, AL, USA; View of the line of scrimmage during the second quarter between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Several things make college football the greatest sport on earth, but the first things that come to mind are the traditions and rivalries. These rivalries …
Read More »NFL head coach hot seat rankings: Matt Eberflus might not be last coach to go
Ralph Vacchiano NFL Reporter The minute Matt Eberflus failed to use his last time out against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, it was clear that time was about to run out for him. And to no one’s surprise, it happened on Black Friday morning in Chicago when the 54-year-old was fired from his post as head coach of the …
Read More »Bears fire Matt Eberflus following timeout disaster at end of Chicago’s Thanksgiving loss to Lions
USATSI Matt Eberflus was fired by the Chicago Bears on Friday after his costly decision not to call a timeout sealed Chicago’s 23-20 loss to Detroit on Thanksgiving Day. CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports Thomas Brown will take over as interim head coach. Brown was recently promoted from passing game coordinator to offensive coordinator, replacing the fired Shane Waldron. Eberflus, …
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