Wisconsin football received a crystal ball to land class of 2025 linebacker Elliott Schaper on Friday. The prediction dropped quickly after Schaper picked up an offer from the Badgers on day one of his unofficial visit this past weekend. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker The Austin, Texas native is currently unranked by 247Sports. Wisconsin, Duke, California …
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Minnesota Vikings mock draft: What would it take to trade up for Drake Maye?
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter While their division-rival Bears are in control of the 2024 NFL Draft board, much is out of the Minnesota Vikings’ control this year. It’s a frustrating place to be if you’re a Vikings fan. The departure of Kirk Cousins in free agency has left them with no choice but to find a quarterback in this …
Read More »Former four-star QB with ties to Wisconsin OC Phil Longo enters transfer portal
The spring transfer portal window opened on Tuesday. It’s the start of two weeks of chaotic transfer activity across college football and the last chance for movement before the 2024 season. One player with strong Wisconsin connections entered the portal when it opened: former North Carolina and Arkansas quarterback Jacolby Criswell. Related: Wisconsin football 2024 spring transfer portal window tracker …
Read More »Mississippi State football: What to watch for in Jeff Lebby’s first spring game
STARKVILLE — Davis Wade Stadium won’t be hosting a slam dunk challenge or hot dog eating contest on Saturday – at least that’s the expectation. However, the home of Mississippi State football will be the site of an important day for coach Jeff Lebby. As his first offseason with the Bulldogs progresses and the regular season approaches, Lebby will get …
Read More »Ernest Jones: With Aaron Donald retired, it’s time for others to make names for themselves
The Rams will have a very different look on defense this season. Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has retired, which leaves the Rams without one of the most imposing players in recent history as they prepare to try for another playoff berth in 2024. There won’t be anyone sliding seamlessly into the role that Donald played in Los Angeles, but linebacker …
Read More »Three lingering questions for Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin as spring practice concludes
OXFORD ― There was almost nothing conventional about Ole Miss football’s 2024 spring practices, which saw the Rebels onboard a transfer portal class of experienced SEC stars, eschew physical contact in favor of mental reps and turn their spring game into something you might see at Coney Island on July 4. So, where does that leave them? What are the …
Read More »Mike Kafka on Giants play-calling: Every year is different, have to go through evaluation process
The Giants have two new coordinators on head coach Brian Daboll’s staff this season and it looked like they might be making three changes early in the offseason. Offensive coordinator Mike Kafka interviewed for the Seahawks’ head coaching job and Seattle wanted to speak to him a second time about becoming Mike Macdonald’s coordinator after they made that hire. There …
Read More »4-star Georgia quarterback target sets commitment date
Class of 2025 four-star quarterback Ryan Montgomery has officially set his commitment date. Montgomery confirmed he will commit this Wednesday, April 17, at 3 p.m. ET at Findlay High School. He will choose among Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Montgomery is from Findlay, Ohio, and is listed at 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. He passed for 3,877 yards, 38 touchdowns, and five …
Read More »Packers re-sign Emanuel Wilson, Daniel Whelan
The Packers formally re-signed a pair of their exclusive rights free agents as they got together for the start of their offseason program on Monday. Running back Emanuel Wilson and punter Daniel Whelan were unable to negotiate with other clubs once they were tendered by the Packers, so their return was a formality. The NFL’s daily transaction report showed that …
Read More »Arkansas football transfer portal tracker 2024: Who is joining, leaving the Razorbacks
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The spring transfer portal is open, and Arkansas football is expected to be an active player in the market. The Razorbacks wrapped up spring practices Saturday with the annual Red-White Game. It was a strong performance from the first-team offense, with transfer quarterback Taylen Green displaying the traits that made him so coveted by Sam Pittman and …
Read More »Regrading the biggest deals of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterApr 16, 2024, 07:30 AM ET CloseKristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. The 2023-24 NHL trade season was a fruitful one for most NHL teams. Whether adding players for a playoff run or picks and prospects to build their next contender, there was certainly no shortage of volume. How have players who were …
Read More »NHL playoff watch: How the wild card can be won Tuesday
A certain sequence of events had to happen on Monday night for four teams to remain in the running for the second Eastern wild card — and that sequence of events occurred. So where do things stand heading into Tuesday? It’s a little complicated! But here is the path to the postseason for the Washington Capitals (89 points), Detroit Red …
Read More »Why is Rutgers football getting an official visit from Ian Williams?
Ian Williams is set for an official visit to Rutgers football in mid-June with the Georgia athlete citing a strong connection The defensive back, a class of 2025 recruit from Cass High School (Marietta, Georgia), counted Rutgers as his first Power Five offer in late March. He was offered by Pitt two weeks after Williams will be on the Rutgers …
Read More »Colts extend Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner, reportedly adding 2 years, $46M to contract
The Indianapolis Colts have spent their offseason re-signing players from their 2023 squad, and now it’s DeForest Buckner’s turn. The Colts announced Monday morning they have extended their highly productive defensive tackle. The Colts didn’t include any details about the extension. According to multiple reports, Buckner will be paid $46 million to stay another two years in Indy. His current …
Read More »What I liked – and didn’t like – from Alabama on Kalen DeBoer’s A-Day debut | Toppmeyer
Alabama’s defense will miss Nick Saban. Its offense might not. That’s my 10-word takeaway after observing A-Day on a beautiful Saturday on Bryant-Denny Stadium, when 72,358 fans turned out to welcome new football coach Kalen DeBoer. On the topic of defense, I noticed the absence of Caleb Downs, Dallas Turner, Chris Braswell and Kool-Aid McKinstry. Now, for the bright side: …
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