Michigan State football has added a preferred walk-on offensive lineman to its 2024 class. Kyler Brunan of Traverse City, Mich. officially committed to Michigan State on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day. Brunan played for Traverse City West High this past season. Brunan is a three-star prospect on 247Sports. He is ranked as the No. 158 interior offensive lineman …
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Eric Allen snubbed by Hall of Fame in first year as finalist
Eric Allen snubbed by Hall of Fame in first year as finalist originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia He got closer this year. But ultimately, the result was the same. Inexplicably, Eric Allen is still not in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Allen, the brilliant cornerback who spent the first seven years of his career with the Eagles, was …
Read More »‘It was such a blast.’ Penn head football coach Cory Yeoman retiring after 21 seasons
MISHAWAKA — Chris Geesman would say he never gave advice to Cory Yeoman, but the pupil was always paying attention when his mentor spoke. One of the lessons learned: you’ll know when it’s time to retire. For Yeoman, that decision came Thursday. After 40 years as a coach with the Penn football program – 19 as an assistant under Geesman …
Read More »Bears legendary return man Devin Hester named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Bears legendary return man Devin Hester named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Devin Hester, the Bears legendary punt/kick return man, is officially in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On Thursday, the Selection Committee announced their picks for the 2024 NFL Hall of Fame class. The Pro Football Hall of Fame requires …
Read More »Head coach Steve Sarkisian backs Quinn Ewers as Texas’ QB for 2024
It’s Quinn Ewers’ team. The two-year starting quarterback received public backing from his head coach Steve Sarkisian for another season as the team’s leader. Sarkisian said the following of a third year of Ewers to Texas to media on Wednesday. “I don’t think Quinn was a finished product yet. I think there’s plenty of room for growth and improvement and …
Read More »Lamar Jackson wins second career MVP award
Lamar Jackson was the best player in the NFL during the regular season, which won him the league’s MVP award at the NFL Honors ceremony in Las Vegas on Thursday night. The Ravens quarterback beat out Dak Prescott, Christian McCaffrey, Brock Purdy and Josh Allen for the award. It was not a surprise given he received 45 of the 50 …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024 rosters: How the 49ers, Chiefs starters rated as high school recruits before NFL
USATSI Super Bowl LVIII kicks off Sunday with the San Francisco 49ers squaring off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The two teams are led by standout quarterbacks with second-year sensation Brock Purdy hoping to cap a breakout year by helping the 49ers to the NFL’s most illustrious achievement, while Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes is …
Read More »How Bears legend Steve McMichael, wife Misty found out he made Hall of Fame
How Bears legend Steve McMichael, wife Misty found out he made Hall of Fame originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAS VEGAS — Misty McMichael knew it was coming. After being named a Seniors Category finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Misty had no doubt that her husband and Bears legend Steve McMichael’s moment would arrive. She just …
Read More »Arkansas AD Yurachek appointed to Playoff Selection Committee
Arkansas Athletics Director Hunter Yurachek is joining an elite group, after being appointed to the College Football Playoff Selection Committee on Thursday. Now in his sixth full year at the helm of the Razorbacks’ athletic department, Yurachek is set to serve on the prestigious 13-member committee for the next three football seasons, which begins next season with the new, expanded …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024 halftime show: Predicting special guests who may join Usher, from Ludacris to Justin Bieber
The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most watched musical performance of the year. This year, global superstar singer Usher will be performing after two quarters of action between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Usher has sold over 80 million records in his career, has nine No. 1 singles and has won …
Read More »Hurricanes offensive-line target Owen Strebig commits to Notre Dame over Miami, FSU
The Hurricanes missed out on a commitment from one of the nation’s top offensive linemen on Thursday afternoon. Wisconsin four-star 2025 lineman Owen Strebig committed to Notre Dame, choosing the Hurricanes over Florida State, Miami and Wisconsin. Strebig announced his decision on 247Sports’ YouTube channel. “Notre Dame is the perfect place,” Strebig said on the broadcast. “No. 1, I can …
Read More »49ers’ McCaffrey, Purdy finish third, fourth in NFL MVP voting
49ers’ McCaffrey, Purdy finish third, fourth in NFL MVP voting originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LAS VEGAS — Quarterback Brock Purdy produced the league’s best passer rating and led the 49ers a Super Bowl appearance in his first full season as an NFL starter, but those accomplishments weren’t enough for him to take home the Most Valuable Player …
Read More »Catholic Memorial offensive lineman Owen Strebig commits to Notre Dame
Catholic Memorial offensive tackle Owen Strebig (58) and teammates participate in pregame ceremonies before the game against Pius XI on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Raabe Stadium in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. WAUKESHA – Owen Strebig is taking his talents to Notre Dame. The 6-foot-8, 295-pound tackle from Catholic Memorial announced his commitment Thursday afternoon at the school. He is considered the …
Read More »Jets owner Woody Johnson takes shot at Zach Wilson: ‘We need a backup QB. We didn’t have one last year’
Getty Images The New York Jets essentially didn’t have a chance without Aaron Rodgers last season, so losing him four snaps into the year didn’t help matters. New York and Zach Wilson and Tim Boyle behind Rodgers, but neither were able to help them get to the playoffs. Jets owner and CEO Woody Johnson prioritized the position, admitting the team …
Read More »2024 NFL Honors: Joe Flacco wins Comeback Player of the Year; Browns QB tied for oldest player to win award
Getty Images Joe Flacco has won the Comeback Player of the Year award, the first player in Cleveland Browns franchise history to win the award. Flacco, who wasn’t on an NFL roster until late November, completed 60.3% of his passes for 1,616 yards with 13 touchdowns to eight interceptions in five games (90.2 passer rating) — averaging 323.8 passing yards …
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