Kirk Cousins will have to wear No. 18 for the Atlanta Falcons after a potential number change with tight end Kyle Pitts fell through due to NFL rules. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) It seemed like an easily swap for Kirk Cousins and Kyle Pitts. But little did the new Atlanta Falcons teammates know, changing jersey numbers would end up being a …
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Former WSU pledge Evan Stinson, a Cheney product, flips commitment to Stanford
Apr. 6—PULLMAN — The ripple effects of Kyle Smith’s move from Washington State to Stanford are beginning to spread. Former WSU recruit Evan Stinson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Cheney, has flipped his commitment to Stanford, as first reported by Rivals. A three-star class of 2024 prospect, Stinson had been committed to WSU since last summer, when he turned down offers …
Read More »New twist to Stefon Diggs trade, as Texans give him chance to be free agent next year
It’s possible the Houston Texans signed up for one year of Stefon Diggs. They’re hoping it’s a great year. The Texans traded for Diggs from the Buffalo Bills on Wednesday, but we found out on Thursday that there was a curious layer to the deal. The Texans agreed to eliminate the final three years of Diggs’ deal, which would allow …
Read More »Everything Dabo Swinney said after Clemson’s spring game
Saturday marked the 16th spring game since Dabo Swinney took over as Clemson head coach in 2008. The Orange team defeated the White, 27-12. in front of an estimated 47,000 fans at Clemson Memorial Stadium. Swinney had a lot to say afterwards, including his thoughts on the Tigers’ quarterback play, the thrill he got heading into the stadium ahead of …
Read More »Mayor says Chiefs have “serious opportunity” to return to Dallas
Dallas mayor Eric Johnson seems determined to bring the Chiefs home. The franchise started as the AFL’s Dallas Texans, before surrendering the city to the NFL’s Cowboys and moving to Kansas City in 1963. On the heels of the landslide decision by Jackson County, Missouri voters to reject the extension of a sales tax to help pay for the renovation …
Read More »Heartland Sports podcast shares why Texas is national title contender
There’s no love lost between the Big 12 and the Texas Longhorns. That said, it’s difficult to deny that Texas is a legitimate threat to contend atop college football. Heartland College Sports’ Pete Mundo shared the his thoughts on his podcast of Greg McElroy’s assertion that Texas is a title contender and perhaps sooner than later. “Steve Sarkisian has done …
Read More »Defense dominates during Jackson State football Blue and White spring game
For Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor, the atmosphere was different in the spring game Saturday than in his first one in 2023. The music was blaring, and the fans were enthusiastic as they watched quarterback JaCobian Morgan pass for for two touchdowns and 293 yards to lead the White team to a 23-9 win against the Blue teamin the …
Read More »Deion Sanders rips Colorado football after professor writes players were disrespectful in class
Colorado football coach Deion Sanders has been outspoken in the past about fostering a culture that prepares his players for life after their playing careers. Naturally, the former Jackson State coach ripped into the Buffaloes in a recent team meeting after a professor at the school emailed Sanders about his players being disrespectful in class. REQUIRED READING: Deion Sanders says …
Read More »Clemson football’s revamped defensive line’s performance in spring game bodes well for 2024
CLEMSON — From the first snap of Saturday’s spring game, it was clear Clemson football’s defensive line will be a force in 2024. The lines on the Orange and White teams accounted for nine sacks, 15 tackles for loss, three pass breakups and an interception, courtesy of Jaheim Lawson. To avoid injuries to the quarterbacks, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney gave …
Read More »2025 5-Star WR and Oregon commit out of Tampa (FL) will reportedly visit Texas A&M later this year
On Saturday, Overtime held its annual OT7 event, featuring a host of notable 2025 prospects. Texas A&M recruiting insider, professionally known as AggiesToday, was present during the competition. Concerning the Aggies 2025 recruiting class, several commits, including 4-star defensive lineman Landon Rink and 4-star cornerback Deyjhon Pettaway, were present, both playing at a high level. After the game, one of …
Read More »OU football recruiting: Marcus Wimberly, three-star safety, commits to Sooners’ 2025 class
OU football secured a commitment from 2025 safety Marcus Wimberly on Saturday. The three-star prospect from Bauxite, Arkansas, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 42 safety in the nation. He chose OU over Oregon, Arkansas and Utah. Wimberly also played wide receiver and running back during his junior season at Bauxite High. The 6-foot-1 standout ran the ball 74 …
Read More »Observations from Clemson’s offense in 2024 spring game
Clemson’s 2024 spring game is officially in the books. The Orange team defeated the White team, 27-12, in Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers had plenty of highlights on both offense and defense. Let’s look at the offense. Wesco shows off Bryant Wesco looked every bit the part of a five-star recruit in Saturday’s spring game. Wesco, ranked the …
Read More »Based on Clemson football’s spring game, who’s going to be Trent Pearman’s backup QB in 2024?
CLEMSON – On a day when Clemson’s third-team quarterback looked more like the starter and the starter and his backup looked more like third- and fourth-teamers, the prevailing question after the team’s annual Orange and White spring game on Saturday was this: Who’s going to be Trent Pearman’s backup this season? We jest, of course, because Cade Klubnik is the …
Read More »Sooners land commitment from three-star safety Marcus Wimberly
April has started with a boom for Brent Venables and the Oklahoma Sooners. The Sooners just landed their 11th commit of the 2025 recruiting class when three-star safety Marcus Wimberly announced his commitment to the Crimson & Cream on Saturday afternoon. Wimberly, a native of Arkansas, was in town for Oklahoma’s “Heisman Hangout” weekend, which featured many guests from the …
Read More »Collin Schlee’s departure could put UCLA on the clock for another quarterback
UCLA quarterback Collin Schlee has entered the transfer portal so he can play a final season closer to his home state of Maryland. (Ryan Sun / Associated Press) Depending on how things go over the next few weeks, UCLA could be back in the market for another quarterback. Coach DeShaun Foster said Saturday that veteran quarterback Collin Schlee was entering …
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