The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to four-star defensive back recruit Alex Graham. Graham plays high school football for IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The class of 2025 defensive back prospect is the No. 99 recruit in the class of 2025. The 6-foot-1, 185-pound defensive back is the No. 13 recruit in Florida and the No. 14 cornerback. Graham, …
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Is LSU poised to usurp Alabama’s place in SEC after Nick Saban’s retirement?
After 17 grueling years, Nick Saban has finally decided to retire. In the words of The Wizard of Oz, “The wicked witch is dead!” With Saban gone, that leaves a void at the top of the SEC. Alabama was expected to be one of the best teams in the conference every season. They still could be with Kalen DeBoer, but …
Read More »Cardinals’ Drew Terrell to be OC at Shrine Bowl
The Arizona Cardinals have yet another member of their coaching staff getting to participate in the predraft college all-star games. The latest is passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Drew Terrell. The East-West Shrine Bowl announced that Terrell will be the offensive coordinator for the East team. Four other assistants on Arizona’s staff have been announced as part of …
Read More »Iowa State football transfer-portal additions point toward improved offense
Could it be? Could Iowa State be headed toward an offense that includes more passes? Returning quarterback. Top receivers are back. So is a tight end who’s among the nation’s finest. And the Cyclones picked up a transfer-portal receiver who appears to have a lot of talent. Let’s put it this way: A freshman All-American quarterback and his top targets …
Read More »How do NHL teams pick their captains? Process, criteria, more
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterJan 23, 2024, 07:00 AM ET CloseRyan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Fixing whatever was wrong with the Vancouver Canucks became Rick Tocchet’s priority when he was hired by the team last January. And fix them he did, as they won 20 of the final 36 games of the 2022-23 season. Tocchet was …
Read More »Bears to interview Terrell Williams for defensive coordinator
A pair of Titans assistant coaches are on the list of candidates for the Bears defensive coordinator job. Mike Garafolo of NFL Media reports that Titans assistant head coach/defensive line coach Terrell Williams will interview for the opening on Matt Eberflus’ staff. Titans defensive pass game coordinator/cornerbacks coach Chris Harris is also in the mix for the role. Williams joined …
Read More »FAMU interim James Colzie III hopeful to get opportunity as Rattlers’ next football coach
Riding around campus on a golf cart, checking classrooms to ensure players attend. Meet with recruits, parents, and players. Assist and watch team workouts. Fill out scholarship paperwork. That’s just a short list of what James Colzie III’s days have entailed since being appointed as Florida A&M’s interim head football coach on Jan. 1. While he didn’t expect his 2024 to begin with him …
Read More »Here’s every game for first season under Kalen DeBoer
The Alabama football schedule 2024 has no shortage of compelling matchups for Kalen DeBoer’s first season as coach. With the SEC expanding to include Texas and Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide will get to make a trip to Norman, Oklahoma, in November as one of its unique road trips. Another interesting matchup on the road is in September when Alabama travels …
Read More »Browns working toward hiring ex-Alabama OC Tommy Rees as tight ends coach
BEREA — The Browns are closing in on closing one vacancy on their coaching staff. Former University of Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and the Browns are working toward an agreement for him to become the team’s tight ends coach, a source confirmed to the Beacon Journal. The Athletic’s Zac Jackson was the first to report. The duties for Rees …
Read More »What was Tony Kramer’s impact on Greenbrier football? Hear from those who know him best
Tony Kramer’s impact on Greenbrier High School will be felt for years to come. Kramer retired from coaching following the 2023 football season after leading the Wolfpack for nine years. Greenbrier held a 31-62 record over that span, highlighted by three-straight Georgia High School Association state playoff appearances from 2018-2020. Perhaps his best coaching came in those final two seasons. …
Read More »Georgia NCAA violations range from flowers and balloons in hotel to impermissible coaching
Schools running afoul of NCAA rules have been in the news lately for major college football programs with an investigation at Michigan for in-person scouting and sign-stealing, Florida State reaching a negotiated resolution and Florida being investigated for rules violations centered on NIL payments. Georgia athletics and other schools regularly report violations considered minor in nature. From July 1, 2023 …
Read More »C.J. Stroud gives back to Ohio State as Texans star QB makes significant donation to Buckeyes’ NIL collective
USATSI Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud is giving back to his alma mater. The Foundation, an NIL collective associated with Ohio State athletics that was co-founded by ex-Buckeyes quarterback Cardale Jones, announced Monday that Stroud has joined its Founders Club as a Platinum Donor. According to The Foundation’s website, Platinum Donors are those who have pledged in the range …
Read More »‘Everything is going to work out, so just stay excited’
Alabama football has experienced lots of changes in the past few weeks, from Nick Saban’s retirement to Kalen DeBoer’s hiring and a slew of players leaving and joining the Crimson Tide via the transfer portal. Amid the changes, however, All-SEC offensive guard Tyler Booker was among the most outspoken returning members of the program. Shortly after Saban retired, Booker posted …
Read More »This 2024 Alabama game is expected to have a massive CFP impact
Though the 2024 offseason has just begun, it is never too early to start thinking about the importance of every game of the upcoming season. One game, according to ESPN’s Heather Dinich, carries some significant weight on a national level. Dinich recently named 12 games from the 2024 season that can have the biggest impact (subscription required) on the new 12-team …
Read More »Boston College at Florida State on Labor Day Monday Night highlights ACC Week 1 schedule
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In leading up to the ACC Huddle: 2024 Football Schedule Release Show on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m. ET on ACC Network and simulcast on ESPN2, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the scheduled games for Week 1. All 17 ACC Football programs will play throughout Labor Day weekend, highlighted by Boston College at Florida State on Monday …
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