Yearly Archives: 2024

Deion Sanders still looking for ‘one or two’ more transfer portal linebackers

While head coach Deion Sanders appears content with Colorado football’s improved offensive and defensive lines, he’s still looking for more bodies at the linebacker position. On Tuesday, coach Prime appeared on FS1’s “Undisputed” and shared that the Buffaloes are eying “one or two” more linebackers from the transfer portal. “We gotta step it up with the linebackers,” Sanders said on …

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Demario Davis replaces Fred Warner in Pro Bowl

The Saints announced Tuesday that linebacker Demario Davis was named a Pro Bowl Games replacement. Davis will fill in for 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. It marks Davis’ second consecutive Pro Bowl, the team’s first linebacker to be named in two consecutive campaigns since Jonathan Vilma (2009-10). In 2023, Davis started all 17 games and totaled a team-leading 121 tackles with …

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Tom Brady: I think Jerod Mayo will do a great job

When the Patriots drafted Jerod Mayo in 2008, Tom Brady was the team’s starting quarterback. When Mayo joined New England’s coaching staff in 2019, Brady was still the team’s quarterback. Brady left in free agency after that season, but he said in an interview with ESPN on Tuesday that he still has a particularly positive impression of Mayo, who was …

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Breaking down the 2024 Oklahoma State football schedule

Jan. 30—The Oklahoma State University Athletic Department and the Big 12 Conference jointly announced Tuesday the football schedule for the 2024 season. The Cowboys will face three new conference members, hosting Utah and Arizona State and traveling to Colorado. Coach Mike Gundy’s 20th season will open with four home games in the first six weeks. Only two home games are …

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Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring

Where Bears coaching staff stands after Chris Beatty hiring originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Less than one month after firing offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, quarterbacks coach Andrew Janocko, wide receivers coach Tyke Tolbert and running backs coach Omar Young, the Bears offensive coaching staff is nearly filled out again. A source has confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Tuesday …

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Panthers 2024 coaching staff tracker

The turnover has begun. Less than a week after the Carolina Panthers named Dave Canales their new head coach, the organization started up the reconstruction of their staff. The opening additions came on Tuesday—with the hirings of a handful of offensive assistants. So, before we all get lost in the shuffle, keep it here as we track who’s in (and …

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Brandon Staley to interview for Rams defensive coordinator Wednesday

Brandon Staley isn’t coaching the Chargers anymore, but he may be sticking around Los Angeles. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Staley will interview with the Rams for their defensive coordinator position on Wednesday. The Rams are looking for a replacement for new Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, who took over the job when Staley left for the Chargers …

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Tennessee-based NIL collective Spyre Sports’ lawyer releases statement amid NCAA investigation into Volunteers

Tom Mars, a lawyer for Tennessee-based NIL collective Spyre Sports Group released a statement Tuesday night, defending the company’s relationship with former highly-touted recruit and current Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava. The group is at the center or an NCAA investigation into potential NIL violations committed by Tennessee, sources confirmed to CBS Sports’ Dennis Dodd.  Mars’ statement denies any wrongdoing from the company, …

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49ers’ NFC title game record vs. blue, non-blue teams good SBLVIII omen

49ers’ NFC title game record vs. blue, non-blue teams good SBLVIII omen originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When a team has had as much NFL playoff success as the 49ers, plenty of fascinating statistics start to emerge, with the latest providing a good omen for an upcoming San Francisco victory in Super Bowl LVIII. Per Jay Cuda, every …

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NFL has its most-watched playoffs ever, with average of 38.5 million viewers per game

The NFL is heading into Super Bowl LVIII having had its most-watched playoffs ever. The league announced today that this year’s 12 playoff games averaged 38.5 million viewers, making this the most-watched playoffs the NFL has ever had. That happened despite some changes to this year’s playoffs, including the first-ever playoff game to air exclusively on a streaming platform when …

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UCF football announces 2024 schedule

The UCF football team announced their 2024 schedule on Tuesday morning. The Knights will play seven home games and seven first-time opponents as they begin their second season in the Big 12. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS The Knights play four first-time opponents to open the season. They host New Hampshire on August 29 and Sam Houston on September …

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Do the Chiefs finally have a championship-caliber defense? | The Exempt List

Yahoo Sports NFL writer Charles McDonald is joined by Sports Info Solutions’ Bryce Rossler to discuss what it would take for the Chiefs to lose this postseason, including how Kansas City’s defense has improved immensely under Steve Spagnuolo. Hear the full conversation on “The Exempt List with Charles McDonald” – part of the “Zero Blitz” podcast – and subscribe on …

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A different Donde Plowman greeted NCAA for Tennessee NIL investigation | Adams

No one can accuse University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman of being a one-trick pony. The NCAA can speak to her versatility. In Plowman’s first go-round with the NCAA, she was the quintessential southern hostess. She couldn’t have been more hospitable in the NCAA’s investigation of former UT football coach Jeremy Pruitt. She welcomed the governing body of college sports. …

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