Trinity Christian celebrated senior Elijiah Oehlke on Wednesday as the Crusaders’ quarterback made his future at Wake Forest official, signing an offer from the Demon Deacons on the first day of the early signing period in a ceremony with friends, family, coaches and staff. A two-time NCISAA all-state passer who threw for more than 4,000 yards in his two seasons …
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Shanahan confident rookie Guerendo ready for feature 49ers role
Shanahan confident rookie Guerendo ready for feature 49ers role originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Kyle Shanahan is confident that rookie Isaac Guerendo can perform as the team’s lead running back. Guerendo, a fourth-round 2024 NFL Draft pick, is slated to make his first career start against the Chicago Bears on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium after injuries to star …
Read More »2024 Championship Week college football score predictions, odds, picks: Projections from 10,000 simulations
No. 2 Texas will have an opportunity to get revenge for its regular-season loss to No. 5 Georgia when they meet in the 2024 SEC Championship on Saturday afternoon during the Championship Week college football schedule. The Bulldogs picked up a 30-15 road win in Austin earlier this season, but they are 2.5-point underdogs in the Championship Week college football …
Read More »NFL tweaks its drug policy, increasing levels for a positive THC test
The NFL and the league’s players’ union agreed to modify their substance abuse policy, increasing the THC level for a positive test, according to a memo that was sent to agents and players on Wednesday. The positive THC level was increased from 150 ng/ml (nanograms per milliliter) to 350 ng/ml, per the memo, which was obtained by The Associated Press. …
Read More »NFL takes another big step toward legalizing marijuana use by players
The NFL and the NFL Players Association have tweaked the substance abuse policy. Among the changes, the threshold for a positive test has been significantly increased. PFT has obtained the new policies negotiated by the league and the NFLPA. The prior limit for THC concentration was 150 ng/ml. As of Friday, it’s 350 ng/ml. Generally speaking, it takes a week …
Read More »National Signing Day: Winners and losers
Editor’s Note: This article first appeared on Rivals.com, the leader in college football and basketball recruiting coverage. Be the first to know and follow your teams by signing up here. Another busy National Signing Day is in the books and with that there are winners and losers on the day. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney takes a look. NATIONAL SIGNING DAY: …
Read More »Matthew Stafford has full practice and says he’ll be “good to go” for Sunday
Rams coach Sean McVay announced Monday that quarterback Matthew Stafford came out of Sunday’s game with a minor ankle sprain. Stafford’s lateral ankle sprain, though, is not expected to affect his work week. He started the practice week with a full practice Wednesday. “[It feels] pretty good. I’ll be good to go,” Stafford said, via a transcript from the team. …
Read More »Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State odds, prediction: 2024 Conference USA Championship Game picks by model
A champion will be crowned on Friday when the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (8-4) take on the Jacksonville State Gamecocks (8-4) in the 2024 Conference USA Championship Game. The Hilltoppers have lost two of their past three games but are coming off a 19-17 victory over Jacksonville State on Nov. 30. Prior to the loss against WKU, the Gamecocks had won …
Read More »Making case for Patriots taking OT in first round of 2025 NFL Draft
Making case for Patriots taking OT in first round of 2025 NFL Draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots have a lot of roster weaknesses to address early in the 2025 NFL Draft next April. Wide receiver is one of the most obvious examples. Cornerback and edge rusher need to be bolstered, too. But a strong …
Read More »Everyone is complaining about the College Football Playoff | College Football Enquirer
On a bonus episode of The College Football Enquirer, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde unpack the recent drama surrounding the frustrated individuals complaining about being boxed out of the College Football Playoff. They cover comments coming from Iowa State, SMU, Ole Miss, Miami, and more. They also question the necessity of having to play a conference championship …
Read More »Kyle Shanahan on Caleb Williams: “As talented as there is”
On Tuesday morning’s PFT Live, I threw out the idea of the Bears ditching the normal approach to hiring head coaches and calling the 49ers to see whether they’d be willing to trade Kyle Shanahan. It’s either a good idea, or it’s a slow week. Regardless, Shanahan was asked about Bears quarterback Caleb Williams today, because the 49ers face Williams …
Read More »Phil Knight spares no NIL deal in thirst for Oregon national title: ‘He’s gonna help me make my shoe’
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Midway through a slick commitment video that featured Oregon head coach Dan Lanning explaining how five-star cornerback Na’eem Offord would fit into his program, a familiar octogenarian popped up on screen: Nike cofounder Phil Knight. The Oregon super booster didn’t say anything in the video that announced Offord, the nation’s No. 2 cornerback and No. 12 overall …
Read More »A mixed bag of injury news as Eagles kick off Panthers week
A mixed bag of injury news as Eagles kick off Panthers week originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Both DeVonta Smith (hamstring) and Darius Slay (concussion) were practicing on Wednesday as the Eagles had their first session ahead of Sunday’s Week 14 game at the Linc. Smith and Slay missed this past Sunday’s game in Baltimore but their presence at …
Read More »USC loses out to Notre Dame for top linebacker target — again
Oct 14, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley and Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Marcus Freeman chat before the game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports On Saturday, Notre Dame defeated USC on the football field. On Wednesday, the Irish once again bested the Trojans, this time on the recruiting …
Read More »Christian McCaffrey: This just wasn’t my year, and sometimes when it rains, it pours
First, it was bilateral Achilles tendinitis. Then, it was a posterior cruciate ligament injury. 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey practiced little and played less this season, seeing action in four games with 65 touches. He is out for the season with his knee injury that will require a six-week recovery. McCaffrey posted a statement on Instagram on Wednesday. “Football is …
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