. LSU and Brian Kelly brought back secondary coach Corey Raymond with the hope of landing fire-star defensive backs. LSU used to put out first-round corners almost every year, but that’s trailed oft lately as Kelly struggled to fill that room when he arrived. Raymonds first class is shaping up to be a good one. The Tigers have a five-star …
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Mike Tomlin: Jayden Daniels’s mobility something to be reckoned with
The Steelers will get their first live look at Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels on Sunday and head coach Mike Tomlin has had plenty of success against first-year signal callers over the years. Tomlin’s Steelers teams are 25-6 against rookie quarterbacks over the course of his tenure in Pittsburgh, but he sees Daniels offering particular challenges for the defense this …
Read More »What wrinkles will Billy Napier have up his sleeve to overcome Gators’ QB conundrum? | Analysis
GAINESVILLE — Florida heads to the Lone Star State for a scheduling two-step more daunting than any school faces in 2024. Consecutive games against No. 2 Georgia and No. 5 Texas set up to be the ultimate a 1-2 punch to kick off a November slate highlighting the nation’s most difficult schedule. The Gators head to Austin presumably down their …
Read More »Jalen Hurts’ resurgence gets Eagles back on track, puts him in MVP race
Eric Williams NFL Reporter Nick Sirianni’s badgering of Philadelphia Eagles fans in their home stadium seems like a distant memory now that the team is on a winning streak. And we’re also not here to take a deep dive into the Philadelphia head coach’s curious fourth-down decision-making. This is all about quarterback Jalen Hurts, who’s on his best stretch since …
Read More »NFL Week 10 Optimal FLEX Plays: Fire up Josh Downs regardless who’s starting at QB in Indy
With the NFL trade deadline behind us and fantasy trade deadlines looming as we try to make it to the playoffs in our fantasy leagues, there’s a lot to cover. However, we have to get this FLEX thing right first. Last week players in this column like Khalil Shakir (WR35) did OK, but not great, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR1), Courtland …
Read More »Why the Ole Miss offense is best that Georgia has faced
Nov 2, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver Jordan Watkins (11) celebrates with offensive lineman Reece McIntyre (56) after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images The Ole Miss Rebels’ offense will be a significant challenge for the Georgia …
Read More »Ranking 8 most impactful deals of the 2024 NFL trade deadline
Carmen Vitali NFL Reporter The 2024 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, with surely nothing else important happening on Tuesday, November 5. There was a flurry of movement early in the day with Za’Darius Smith headed to the Detroit Lions to help reduce the hit Aidan Hutchinson’s absence has on that defense. The Steelers finally got their wide receiver …
Read More »Fantasy Football: 5 rookie RBs worth stashing ahead of playoffs
Running backs remain king in fantasy football. While it feels like there are more elite quarterbacks and wide receivers than ever before, the amount of consistent, dependable running backs is dwindling. This makes it all the more important to find value at running back in fantasy football. In order to help you do that, I will be taking a look …
Read More »Mike Gundy apologizes for saying negative Oklahoma State fans ‘can’t pay their own bills’
Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy issued an apology on social media Tuesday night for comments he made earlier this week speaking to reporters in which he suggested many of the fans expressing negativity about the Cowboys, who are in the midst of a six-game losing streak, “are the same ones that can’t pay their own bills.” “I apologize to …
Read More »Fantasy Football storylines to watch in Week 10: DeAndre Hopkins — yes, the new WR1 of the Chiefs
I’ve realized the value of taking breaks. Mind you, they’re unintentional. I’ll be working in my office, and my attention must turn to a riveting breakdown of the varying strategies within Dragon City. I don’t know what Cuphead is, but I’m learning. Anyway, like any parent, “working” from home comes with its challenges. Kids are (and should be!) a constant …
Read More »Deion Sanders on Colorado’s Big 12 title hopes: ‘Every game is a playoff game’
Oct 26, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders walks the sidelines in the second half against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images While Colorado is hunting for a Big 12 football championship, head coach Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders isn’t moved by the recent shuffling of the conference standings that has the …
Read More »Will CeeDee Lamb’s fantasy football value tank without Dak Prescott?
It can be so easy to panic in fantasy football. After all, we have a very limited amount of time to witness and analyze a player’s performance. But never fear — Dalton Del Don is here to gauge exactly how worried we should be — if at all. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys The Cowboys’ offense remains dysfunctional (ranking 20th in …
Read More »Joe Burrow: Khalil Herbert is right next to me, I can tell him what to do out there
The Bengals traded for running back Khalil Herbert on Tuesday, and the running back was in the building hours later as the team readies to play Baltimore on Thursday night. Head coach Zac Taylor noted on Tuesday that there’s a chance Herbert plays this week despite his recent arrival. “We’ll have to see how it goes,” Taylor said, via Geoff …
Read More »For the Cowboys, Jonathan Mingo trade is about 2025 and 2026, not 2024
The Jerry Jones grift continues. After Sunday’s loss to the Falcons, the Cowboys’ owner and G.M. suggested that his team would make a couple of moves in advance of the trading deadline. He also declared that he’s still “all in” for 2024. The trade he made, however, isn’t about 2024. It won’t change a thing in 2024. The Jonathan Mingo …
Read More »Larry Williams steps down as Hinds Community College football coach after eight seasons
Larry Williams is stepping down as the Hinds Community College football coach, according to a program announcement. Williams has been a coach for the Eagles since 2013 and the head coach since 2017, compiling a 38-32 record. He also was on the coaching staff from 2003 to 2009. “Larry Williams has played a key role in the life of our …
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