Monthly Archives: December 2024

Purdue football adds another linebacker from Arkansas

WEST LAFAYETTE − Purdue football continues to stockpile Arkansas linebackers. After snagging Razorback Alex Sanford out of the transfer portal, the Boilermakers picked up a commitment from Carson Dean. Dean was a redshirt freshman for Arkansas this season and played in two games. Dean, from Frisco, Texas, was a three star prospect by 247Sports out of Hebron High who had …

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How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss

How Deebo, Kittle showed Purdy their ‘character’ in 49ers’ loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Real recognize real. Even though the 49ers’ NFL playoff aspirations came to an end before their 29-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium, Brock Purdy made sure to recognize the valiant effort from teammates George Kittle and Deebo …

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College Football Playoffs: Why fans were praising Texas vs Clemson

In the first year of the 12-team expanded College Football Playoff, eight teams played in what was called the “first round.” Of the four games, one was not met with the same ire as the other three and it was Texas’ 38-24 win over Clemson at home in Austin. Clemson took a 7-0 lead on the opening drive and Texas …

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Daniels magic stuns Eagles & 49ers, Cowboys bow out

Washington are just the second team this year to commit five turnovers and still win a game – thanks to Jayden Daniels [Getty Images] Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels produced an incredible late rally to help the Washington Commanders stun the Philadelphia Eagles on a Sunday full of play-off movement in the NFL. Daniels showed why he could be a huge …

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Bill Belichick makes a splash with latest addition to UNC football coaching staff

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – NOVEMBER 02: Defensive coordinator Steve Belichick of the Washington Huskies looks on before the game against the USC Trojans at Husky Stadium on November 02, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images) Despite struggling through their regular season, the North Carolina Tar Heels have a ton of excitement within their football program right now. On …

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Jerry Jones gushes about Mike McCarthy after Cowboys’ upset of Bucs

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones skipped through the tunnel on his way to the locker room, a big smile on his face after the 26-24. He put coach Mike McCarthy in a bear hug in the locker room. Jones was downright giddy. “Mike McCarthy, he just won’t let them not think they’re playing for the Super Bowl out there. He won’t …

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Wisconsin top transfer target includes Badgers in final schools

Wisconsin top remaining defensive tackle transfer target Joshua Donald included the Badgers in his list of finalists on Saturday. Wisconsin made the list along with Houston, Kansas State, Boise State and Tulane. The veteran tackle has visits scheduled for three of the five: Wisconsin, Kansas State and Houston. Donald registered 32 total tackles, 5 1/2 tackles for loss, three sacks, …

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Steve Belichick heads to North Carolina as defensive coordinator

In the 11 days since Bill Belichick officially became the head coach at North Carolina, not much information has surfaced about his coaching staff. One big — and expected — piece fell into place today. Via Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Steve Belichick will become the defensive coordinator at UNC. He has spent 2024 as the defensive coordinator at the …

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Ohio State grade card: Buckeyes make day and night turnaround

Dec. 22—A grade card on Ohio State’s 42-17 win over Tennessee in a first-round College Football Playoff game: OFFENSE: A The results were outstanding and unlike the Michigan game so was the offensive game plan. When five of OSU’s first six offensive plays, including a 37-yard touchdown pass from Will Howard to Jeremiah Smith, were passes it was clear the …

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