McKenzie senior quarterback Tate Surber knew growing up that Mr. Football winners were remembered. Surber recalled seeing Drew Hayes win the award for McKenzie in 2005, then seeing state champion quarterback Jackson Cassidy win the award in 2022 after leading the Rebels to a TSSAA state title. Now, Surber, a UT Martin football signee, is among those remembered athletes in …
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Isaac Guerendo, Nick Bosa, Trent Williams won’t practice Tuesday
49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan shared his team’s pre-practice injury report at a Tuesday press conference and it was the same as Monday’s estimated one, so several key players are on the sideline ahead of Thursday’s game against the Rams. Shanahan said that running back Isaac Guerendo (foot), left tackle Trent Williams (ankle), and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip, oblique) …
Read More »Nebraska football transfer portal 2024: News, announcements, players to watch, targets, needs, recruiting
After going 5-7 in his first season at the helm, Matt Rhule guided the Nebraska Cornhuskers back to bowl eligibility in his second season. Nebraska will play Boston College on Dec. 28 in the Pinstripe Bowl with a chance to notch its first winning season since 2016. However, the expectations are higher than finishing above .500 in Lincoln, and Rhule …
Read More »Is Belichick’s pursuit of UNC job ‘shortsighted’? Curran and Perry discuss
Is Belichick’s pursuit of UNC job ‘shortsighted’? Curran and Perry discuss originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston NFL enthusiasts have pondered the possible landing spots for Bill Belichick since his legendary New England Patriots tenure came to an end last winter. It turns out the attempts to predict the six-time Super Bowl champion’s next destination could prove futile. Belichick shockingly …
Read More »Florida to host UCLA transfer quarterback on official visit
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 16: Justyn Martin #6 of the UCLA Bruins scrambles out of the pocket between Kole Jones #17 and Dylan Hall #93 of the North Carolina Central Eagles at Rose Bowl Stadium on September 16, 2023 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) The Florida Gators are looking to add some depth at quarterback behind DJ …
Read More »Jason Kelce phone slamming incident: Investigation closed by Penn State police after no complaints emerge
Penn State University police have closed an investigation into an altercation between former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and a fan that was heckling him last month. “The individual in the video footage circulating on social media has not been identified, and no one has come forward to University Police with a related complaint about damage to personal property,” a …
Read More »College Football Playoff redesign could come soon, including supercharged Championship Saturday with play-ins
For some, a reconsideration of the College Football Playoff can’t come fast enough. Days after the announcement of the first CFP 12-team field there is already meaningful movement in changing the structure and format for 2026 sources told CBS Sports. On the table is the continued sensitive subject of automatic qualifiers going forward. The question is how to implement such …
Read More »Patriots activate Cole Strange from PUP list
Patriots activate Cole Strange from PUP list originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots’ struggling offensive line is about to get a much-needed boost. Cole Strange was activated from the reserve/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday. The 2022 first-round guard hasn’t played since suffering a torn patellar tendon in Dec. 2023. Strange served as the Patriots’ …
Read More »Tennessee analyst McKenzie Milton hired at UCF
McKenzie Milton. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire Tennessee offensive analyst McKenzie Milton was hired as quarterbacks coach at UCF on Tuesday. “I’m beyond excited to be back in Orlando and part of the UCF family once again,” Milton said. “UCF holds such a special place in my heart, and to return as quarterbacks coach is truly an honor. I …
Read More »Browns cut former 1st-round Giants pick Kadarius Toney after multiple blunders in loss to Steelers
Kadarius Toney has been dismissed by a third team. The Cleveland Browns waived Toney on Tuesday after he committed multiple blunders in Sunday’s 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. A first-round draft pick by the Giants in 2020, Toney has now been traded by the Giants and released by the Chiefs and Browns in four NFL seasons. His latest dismissal …
Read More »Florida football transfer portal 2024: News, announcements, players to watch, targets, needs, recruiting
After posting losing records in his first two seasons at the helm, Billy Napier guided the Florida Gators back to winning ways in his third season in Gainesville. The Gators won their final three games of the season, beating LSU, Ole Miss and Florida State to salvage a 7-5 record. Florida will wrap up its season by taking on Tulane …
Read More »Why Lynch believes Deebo deserves ‘grace’ amid ongoing struggles
Why Lynch believes Deebo deserves ‘grace’ amid ongoing struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area John Lynch believes Deebo Samuel is a critical part of the 49ers’ offense, even if his on-field performance has been lackluster this season. San Francisco’s general manager explained that Samuel is a victim of his own success as other teams have caught on to …
Read More »Ryan Williams among Alabama players named to All-SEC team
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the second quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images The All-SEC teams were officially for the 2024 college football season were officially announced by the conference Tuesday, with the Alabama Crimson Tide …
Read More »Browns waive Kadarius Toney following critical mistake late in Week 14 loss to Steelers
USA Today The Cleveland Browns were officially eliminated from postseason contention following Sunday’s 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Included in that loss was a late-game mistake by a former first-round pick, who was ultimately released by the Browns on Tuesday. With three minutes left, the Browns appeared to be on the verge of getting the ball back after forcing …
Read More »College Football Playoff coach bonuses: How each boss is rewarded for earning berth in 2024 bracket
Getty Images The College Football Playoff field was unveiled last weekend, making the 12 coaches of the teams playing in the newly expanded bracket more wealthy. Every college coach has incentives built into their respective contracts that reward winning and advancing in the CFP, with some getting more money than others. Arizona State was projected to finish last in the …
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