Subscribe to Zero Blitz Jason Fitz is joined by his trusty sidekick Frank Schwab as the dynamic duo get ready for the first round of NFL playoff games this weekend. Fitz and Frank start off by reacting to the big news of the day: Pete Carroll and Bill Belichick are both no longer head coaches of their respective teams. The …

Time is a flat circle. Nothing more, nothing less. Three years ago, the Los Angeles Rams traded Jared Goff, two first-round draft picks and a third-rounder to the Detroit Lions for Matthew Stafford. On Sunday night, Goff and the Lions host Stafford and the Rams in the NFC wild-card round. There has never been a playoff game in which both …

The Florida football program is looking ahead to 2025 as talks with highly touted recruits are beginning to unfold and official visits are being marked on the coaching staff’s calendar. A lot of coaches will have plans to sway 2025 cornerback Tae Harris when he visits the University of Florida this spring, who is currently “solid” commit to the Georgia …

The Cleveland Browns have been hit with yet another injury. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said on Thursday that cornerback Denzel Ward sustained a knee injury during practice, according to ESPN. It’s not yet clear if Ward will be able to play in Saturday’s Super Wild Card Weekend playoff game against the Houston Texans.  Ward, who made the Pro Bowl …

Getty Images Tom Brady has given Bill Belichick his roses. A year after Belichick praised Brady for his legendary career, it was Brady’s turn this time to pay homage to his former coach after Belichick and the New England Patriots agreed to part ways on Thursday.  Brady took to Instagram to publicly praise Belichick, whose 24-year run in New England …

Six years ago, I had a conversation with legendary coach Mack Brown. With utter simplicity he stated, “College football is about two things: the players and the fans.” This past week, as the maize and blue confetti draped the floor of NRG Stadium in Houston, I couldn’t help but look around and agree. Amid the flurry of changes, chaos and …

Michigan All-American offensive lineman Zak Zinter is off to the next level. In a statement where he thanked his friends, family, teammates and the Michigan coaching staff, Zinter announced that he’s declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. “I am grateful to have left my legacy as a captain and a Michigan man,” Zinter wrote. “This would not be possible without …

Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander had an ankle injury on Wednesday’s practice report. The new injury limited him. Coach Matt LaFleur revealed Thursday that Alexander was injured during the jog-through practice. “It was kind of a freak deal yesterday,” LaFleur said, via Wes Hodkiewicz of the team website. “We had mostly a jog-through, and he stepped on somebody’s foot and rolled …

Texas’ annual Orange-White spring game will take place on Saturday, April 20. The school announced the date on Thursday, but the time of the game is still to be determined. Admission to the game is free and fans in attendance will enjoy the full gameday experience. The Longhorns experienced a successful season in 2023 that included a 12-2 record, Big …

One of the greatest runs in NFL history has come to an end. After 24 seasons with the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick is no longer the coach of the franchise he helped lead to six Super Bowl victories.  The 71-year-old Belichick is without question the best coach of the 21st century. He has won three times as many Vince …

USATSI The Philadelphia Eagles have a big playoff game coming up in a few days, and as of Thursday, their quarterback has not thrown a single football this week. Jalen Hurts told reporters on Thursday that he has yet to throw the ball since suffering a dislocated finger during the team’s Week 18 loss to the New York Giants. “I …

In the NFC Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs, the Detroit Lions will face off against the Los Angeles Rams. The Lions are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3).  The Lions ended the season strong, winning three of their last four to claim the NFC North …

With the news of head coach Nick Saban retiring from Alabama, many in Aggieland breathed a sigh of relief as the big bad elephant finally left the room. Texas A&M compiled a 2-10 overall record against Saban and the Crimson Tide. The victories may have been few and far between but they sure were memorable. Both wins against Alabama came …

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said early this week that the team hoped to get defensive lineman Arik Armstead back on the practice field this week and that hope was realized on Thursday. Armstead was on the field for the open portion of practice. The 49ers won’t issue any practice participation reports until next week, but any work Armstead does …

Rob Rang NFL Draft Analyst Having shared notes with NFL scouts and covered the league’s annual player draft since the turn of the century, I can tell you with great confidence that very rarely does a prospect significantly change his stock in just one game.   Of course, the national championship is far from just another game.   Not only do scouts …