On the NFC side of the quarterback ledger, it’s the last pick in the 2022 NFL Draft whose greatness continues to be a hotly debated topic, facing off against a Sean McVay cast-off who is rewriting his career with each passing week. On the AFC side of the balance sheet, we have a two-time Super Bowl winner and two-time league …
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Updated Big 12 Men’s Basketball Standings
The Big 12 has been a gauntlet this season. Even the highest-ranked teams in the conference have had their struggles, especially when going on the road. Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Baylor, the league’s four highest-ranked teams, have are a combined 12-8 this season. Houston is one of four teams in the conference without a road win. It’s tough to win …
Read More »Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh reportedly meeting with Chargers for second time
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh will meet with the Los Angeles Chargers for a second interview, per ESPN, as rumors about his potential jump back to the NFL continue to swirl. The Chargers have long been seen as an ideal landing spot for Harbaugh, who led his alma mater to a 15-0 record and is first national championship since 1997. …
Read More »Who is Shane Waldron? What to know about new Bears offensive coordinator
Who is Shane Waldron? What to know about new Bears offensive coordinator originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears have hired a new offensive coordinator, less than two weeks after firing Luke Getsy, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Chicago on Monday. Shane Waldron will take over the reins for the Bears offense and will be charged with developing …
Read More »How Brian Kelly’s first two years compare to previous LSU head coaches
With Year 2 in the rearview mirror, we’re starting to get a better idea of what Brian Kelly’s LSU program looks like. It’s hard to quantify 2023 as a success or failure. LSU entered the year ranked No. 5 but its playoff hopes were dashed before October. At the same time, Jayden Daniels won the Heisman and led LSU to …
Read More »Buccaneers coach gives bizarre explanation for baffling decision not to use timeout in final minute vs. Lions
When it comes to NFL coaching, the award for most baffling decision of the weekend probably goes to Tampa Bay’s Todd Bowles, who made a very questionable late-game decision during the Buccaneers’ 31-23 divisional-round loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. The Buccaneers had a chance to get the ball back with just under 40 seconds left to play against …
Read More »Eagles interviewing Ron Rivera: Former Commanders head coach up for vacant DC position, per report
Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles gave Ron Rivera his first break in the NFL 25 years ago. Rivera is getting an opportunity to revive his career with the franchise, as the Eagles are interviewing him for their open defensive coordinator spot, per ESPN. Rivera was recently fired as head coach of the Washington Commanders, compiling a 26-40-1 record in his …
Read More »Jim Harbaugh next team odds: Chargers now huge favorites to land coach
Will he or won’t he? That is the question on every bettor’s mind when it comes to Jim Harbaugh and the NFL. The Michigan coach, former Wolverines quarterback and “Michigan man” has now been interviewed for multiple NFL coaching vacancies, causing his next team odds to shift significantly over the last week. And now, one franchise is firmly in the …
Read More »College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2023-24 firings and hirings
Ken Niumatalolo (UCLA tight ends coach)Brent BrennanNiumatalolo was a star at Navy for the better part of his 16-year career, but things went south during his final three seasons. He reportedly won’t run the pure triple option with the Spartans, which is a sign that he has evolved into the new era of the sport. However, we don’t know how …
Read More »Patriots coach Jerod Mayo plans to ‘burn cash’ this offseason: Potential big-money targets for 2024
The New England Patriots are starting a new chapter in 2024, with Jerod Mayo taking over as head coach after 24 seasons of Bill Belichick. And that’s not the only way the team will look different, with Mayo telling “The Greg Hill Show” this week he plans to “burn some cash” to restock New England’s roster this offseason, promising to …
Read More »Bears reportedly hire Shane Waldron as next OC
The Chicago Bears have reportedly locked in on its next offensive coordinator. Shane Waldron and the Bears are reportedly in the final stages of agreeing to a deal to bring Waldron to the Windy City. According to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Waldron was the first person Chicago interviewed for its vacancy after firing former offensive coordinator Luke Getsy, after two seasons, …
Read More »Several Saints assistants working with 2024 draft prospects at Shrine Bowl
The New Orleans Saints will have a heavy presence at this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl, which makes sense given how many future NFL players have participated in the event. And the 2024 draft class is following that pattern. Three Saints assistant coaches have been assigned to work with draft prospects at this year’s Shrine Bowl, all on the West Team. …
Read More »Chiefs, Patrick Mahomes continue AFC dominance despite challenges
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider It is still the scariest story in football because it inevitably ends with crushed dreams. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs offense stand in the way of everyone and everything daring to dream of Super Bowl glory. It has been that way for the past five years, and it is that way still. Forget …
Read More »Lions signing three-time Pro Bowler Zach Ertz ahead of NFC championship game against 49ers, per report
Getty Images It’s not often you see an NFL team make a key signing before a conference title game, but that’s exactly what the Detroit Lions are doing this week. According to NFL.com, the Lions are going to sign Zach Ertz. The three-time Pro Bowler started his season with the Cardinals, but he was cut in late November after …
Read More »Gators hosting Alabama offensive lineman decommit in February
Evans High (Georgia) offensive lineman Mason Short backed off his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 16 following the retirement of Nick Saban, and now Florida has another chance to recruit him. Short posted to Twitter that he’d be in Gainsville for a visit on Feb. 3, tagging offensive line coach Rob Sale. The Gators aren’t the only …
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