Monthly Archives: January 2025

How Kalen DeBoer’s Day 1 picture of Alabama football remains heading into Year 2

When Kalen DeBoer was introduced as Alabama football’s head coach one year ago, he did not make specific promises or proclamations about his first season. After shaking athletics director Greg Byrne’s hand, and standing in front of newly-retired coach Nick Saban, DeBoer spoke of his plans for the Crimson Tide and the expectation it would continue to hold even through …

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Arkansas football welcomes 15 freshmen as early enrollees to campus

A new batch of freshmen with the Arkansas football program are starting their first day of classes Monday. The Razorbacks are welcoming 15 members of their 2025 high school recruiting class this semester as early enrollees. The young Hogs moved onto campus over the weekend and will participate when spring practices get started in March. According to the 247Sports Composite, …

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SEC Power Rankings: New No. 1 team after start of conference play

Jan 11, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; Auburn Tigers guard Tahaad Pettiford (0) celebrates a three point basket against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images With a conference as loaded as the SEC is this season, you simply can never take a game lightly, with a few teams finding …

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Jacksonville State football WR Brock Rechsteiner gets NIL deal from WWE, Triple H

Jacksonville State football receiver Brock Rechsteiner appears to be one of the next college athletes to receive a NIL deal from the WWE. With Rechsteiner ties to the organization, it seemed to be only a matter of time for a deal to come together. Rechsteiner’s dad, Scott Rechsteiner wrestled with his uncle Rick and Brock’s cousin, Bronson Rechsteiner, wrestles under …

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Who are Washington County’s 2024 All-State and All-Region football players?

The Maryland Football Foundation, in alliance with coaches and media throughout the state, recently announced the All-State and All-Region teams for the 2024 high school football season. Sixteen Washington County players earned honors. Boonsboro — which advanced to the Class 1A state quarterfinals and finished with the county’s best record (10-2) — produced six All-Region selections in 1A North, highlighted …

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3 reasons to be intrigued by Kansas football’s transfer portal additions on defense

LAWRENCE — As 2025 unfolds, Kansas football’s defense will operate with D.K. McDonald at the helm. McDonald was elevated from co-defensive coordinator/cornerbacks coach to defensive coordinator following the 2024 season, with Brian Borland’s retirement. Borland had been with head coach Lance Leipold at KU, Buffalo and Wisconsin-Whitewater. McDonald just finished his first season at Kansas with Leipold, and could further infuse …

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The Gorney Awards: Navy All-American Bowl

SAN ANTONIO – The Navy All-American Bowl week has now wrapped up so it’s time to hand out some hardware. It’s now time for The Gorney Awards: MORE FROM SAN ANTONIO: Top performers from the All-American Bowl | Rankings questions | Top performers from combine | Rumor mill from combine registration | In-game commitment predictions | Eye-catchers from Thursday’s practice …

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Stock Up: 10 recruits who bolstered their stock at Navy All-American Bowl

SAN ANTONIO – Several of the nation’s best recruits from the 2025 and 2026 classes competed in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl, a week-long event that featured multiple practices, workouts, competitive events, and of course, the game on Saturday. Signees from Texas A&M, Notre Dame, Auburn, Texas, Ohio State, Michigan, Notre Dame, LSU, Iowa, SMU, and more were represented. Rivals …

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Notre Dame loses one starter, but has two that will play vs. Ohio State

. Notre Dame football head coach Marcus Freeman met with the media on Sunday afternoon, and he gave an update on a few injured players via The Athletics Pete Sampson. Unfortunately, freshman All-American offensive tackle Anthonie Knapp will be out for the College Football Playoff championship game against Ohio State. Charles Jagusah, who was injured in the preseason, made his …

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