Daily Archives: December 16, 2024

In settling Jalen Hurts-A.J. Brown tension, Eagles got lucky vs. Steelers — but not in the way you might think

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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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