Jalen Hurts took his seat at the podium. Without cracking a smile, the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback quipped: “So that’s what y’all wanted to see, huh?” Hurts knew the noise surrounding the Eagles’ recent passing game reduction had struck a nerve the past week. Hurts’ own receiver, A.J. Brown, had aired his discontent with a passing attack that was actually plenty …
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He dreamed of playing Penn State football. Why is Beau Pribula leaving now?
The quarterback who dreamed of playing Penn State football as a kid appears to be leaving the program after three years. Former Central York star Beau Pribula − one of the greatest high school athletes ever from York and Adams counties − plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on social media. Penn State’s popular backup QB made …
Read More »Week 15 recap: Josh Allen’s run, RBs cool off and Colts’ ‘disgusting’ trick play | Yahoo Fantasy Forecast
Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast Week 15’s Sunday slate is in the books and there were performances and injuries that will have long term fantasy implications. Andy Behrens joins Matt Harmon to breakdown all the action and place the games in three categories: Games we care about the most, games we sort of care about and games that could have …
Read More »Week 15 instant reactions: Steelers exposed, Lions D struggles, Bills are AFC’s scariest team | Inside Coverage
Subscribe to Inside Coverage In this week’s episode of Inside Coverage, Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab give their instant reactions and takeaways from Week 15 of NFL action. The guys kick things off discussing the polarization in the league this year, with a massive gap between the top-tier teams and those struggling at the bottom. The conversation shifts to what …
Read More »Oregon snags Northwestern cornerback Theran Johnson
USA Today Sports photos 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. Northwestern junior cornerback Theran Johnson will be transferring to Oregon. The 5-foot-11, 182-pounder from Indianapolis (Ind.) North Central High had 53 tackles (40 solo), two interceptions, one of …
Read More »Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams finally clicked with this Jets’ season over. Now they’re auditioning for 2025
Of course Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams walked through that door on Sunday. Of course the rendition of grumpy old men morphed into the dynamic duo, when the postseason is no longer on the line, but draft positioning most certainly is. Of course it happened when everyone of consequence has been fired and the only ones fighting for the second …
Read More »Texas Tech football adds another offensive lineman out of transfer portal
The Texas Tech football team added a second offensive lineman out of the transfer portal on Sunday night. The Matador Club, Texas Tech’s NIL collective, announced the commitment of Will Jados out of Miami (Ohio). He joins the Red Raiders with one year of eligibility remaining. Jados (6-foot-8, 307 pounds) has been a three-year starter for the RedHawks, primarily at …
Read More »Takeaways as Packers rout Seahawks 30-13 on Sunday Night Football
Takeaways as Packers rout Seahawks 30-13 on Sunday Night Football originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Week 15’s Sunday Night Football ended in a comfortable one-sided affair. The Green Bay Packers went on the road and conquered the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 in a game the latter really never founded their footing in. Jordan Love and Josh Jacobs found their rhythm …
Read More »Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula announces he’s transferring
Beau Pribula, who has served as Penn State’s backup quarterback the last two seasons, announced Sunday night that he has placed his name in the NCAA transfer portal. Pribula, a redshirt sophomore from Central York, said that he is leaving the Nittany Lions before their first-round College Football Playoff game against SMU Saturday at noon at Beaver Stadium. “The current …
Read More »Week 15 Care/Don’t Care: Without Geno Smith, Seahawks offense (and fantasy football outlook) paints bleak picture
5 things I care about The Packers push the ball down the field Green Bay ranked dead last in neutral pass rate coming into Week 15. They have really leaned into their diverse and powerful run game led by Josh Jacobs. That rushing attack was still a focal point in their road win over the Seahawks. Jacobs ran the ball …
Read More »Beau Pribula’s transfer shines spotlight on NCAA’s calendar conflict
© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The College Football Playoff starts this week. Penn State has the easiest road to the Championship Game. They have a home playoff game against SMU on Saturday. The Penn State fan base has been overflowing with excitement. Instead, the heat of that excitement has been cooled by the announcement from …
Read More »Eagles grades by position after big win over Steelers
Eagles grades by position after big win over Steelers originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Eagles won their 10th game in a row and dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon at the Linc. The final score was 27-13 but this game wasn’t even that close. The Eagles out-gained the Steelers 401-163 and had 26 first downs to the …
Read More »New Mexico State running back Mike Washington transferring to Utah
New Mexico State running back Mike Washington (4) rushes with the ball during an NCAA football game against Florida International University on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 in Miami. | Peter Joneleit Utah’s running back room has been hit hard by transfer portal attrition, but on Sunday, the Utes added at the position via the transfer portal. New Mexico State running …
Read More »NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after feckless loss to Rams
NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after feckless loss to Rams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Does anyone else just want to fast forward to the end of the regular season? I know some teams, and one player in particular, who wouldn’t mind wrapping up their 2024 NFL seasons early. The playoff picture just isn’t changing much, and …
Read More »Longhorns host two big Transfer Portal targets Monday, including No. 1 prospect
Sep 14, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (2) reacts after a catch against the Virginia Military Institute Keydets in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images So far, the Texas Longhorns have been active in the Transfer Portal. UT has signed three players so …
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