Listen to the insightful advice Rome Odunze gave young, aspiring football players in ‘Hard Knocks’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Bears fans know all too well how bright and insightful is rookie wide receiver Rome Odunze. He’s a beam of positivity, which is why it’s unsurprising he gave two young, aspiring kids sound advice about preparing themselves for game …

COLUMBIA — South Carolina football takes the field for its season opener in 17 days, and according to punter Kai Kroeger, working with new special teams coach Joe DeCamillis has been nothing short of productive. DeCamillis was named associate head coach/special teams coordinator for the Gamecocks in late January. For the 2023 season, DeCamillis was on Steve Sarkisian’s staff at Texas …

Chris Fallica FOX Sports Wagering Expert “Bear Bets” are real wagers that Chris “The Bear” Fallica is actually making. I’ll keep it simple. With the NFL season finally upon us, it’s time to start making some bets. If you read this space, you know I like to share picks at the prices I get them at, basically actionable bets that …

WATCH: Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze talk through missed touchdown opportunity from preseason originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Towards the end of the first quarter during Saturday’s Bears-Bills preseason game, Caleb Williams barely missed a wide-open Rome Odunze in the back of the end zone for a touchdown. The unit settled for a field goal, giving the Bears a …

Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter We’ve heard a lot about what expectations should be for rookie quarterback Caleb Williams and the 2024 Chicago Bears. The NFC North is stacked, with two playoff teams sitting at the top — the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions, the latter of whom went to the NFC title game last year. The Bears have …

This embedded content is not available in your region. We’re almost to the end of the 2024 offseason! With Week 0 just over a week away, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger and SI’s Pat Forde take a peek at the slate of games next Saturday. On today’s show, they also pitch the biggest headlines of the 2024 season they’re most excited …

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss his rookie season. Head coach Kevin O’Connell announced in his Wednesday press conference that McCarthy’s knee surgery revealed that the quarterback required a full repair of his meniscus, which will sideline him for all of 2024. McCarthy was on the field for 30 snaps in Minnesota’s preseason opener against the Raiders. He completed 11-of-17 …

Sep 23, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) dives into the end zone with a two point conversion against Mississippi as Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) falls into the end zone with him at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Mississippi 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports During Nick Saban’s 17-year tenure …

49ers release veteran linebacker to create roster spot for Williams originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The 49ers on Wednesday released veteran linebacker Ezekiel Turner to create a roster spot for defensive tackle Nick Williams. Turner came to the 49ers in the offseason on a one-year, $1.15 million contract as an unrestricted free agent. The deal contained no guaranteed …

BATON ROUGE – Through the first 10 preseason practices, LSU football has been able to stay relatively and collectively healthy amid the tough sessions and the near-unbearable August heat. While no starters have suffered any lingering injuries this fall camp, freshman wide receiver Jelani Watkins did sustain a foot injury early in Tuesday’s practice in a pylon drill when a …

Are the Bears searching for an edge rusher opposite Montez Sweat? Matt Eberflus hints at the idea originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago One of the few gaps left in this season’s stellar Bears roster is an edge rusher opposite of Pro Bowler Montez Sweat on the defensive line. But in the middle of the summer, general manager Ryan Poles …

CLINTON TWP. — Lackawanna Trail is coming off an unforgettable high school football season in the program’s history. As the sun came up Wednesday morning for another summer workout, the Lions took another step away from their run to the PIAA Class 1A quarterfinals and one step forward toward the future. “Last year, we got to the quarterfinals and gained …

Bears training camp observations: Caleb Williams leads promising 2-min drill, but fizzles in red zone originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The Bears looked more like themselves in an abbreviated practice at Halas Hall on Wednesday. Defensive end Montez Sweat, nickel corner Kyler Gordon and outside corner Tyrique Stevenson all participated in team drills for the …

It’s been a roller coaster for Penn State in the class of 2025. Full of high-profile commitments, some decommitments, and the state’s best players going elsewhere, this has been a cycle that’s been anything but usual in the past few years under James Franklin. Perhaps nothing has been more emblematic of the up-and-down nature of this class than the wide …

Vikings’ J.J. McCarthy to miss full rookie season with torn meniscus originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the full 2024 season after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, head coach Kevin O’Connell announced on Wednesday. McCarthy underwent surgery Wednesday morning that required a full repair, ending his chances of taking …