After two losing seasons in Gainesville, Florida head coach Billy Napier is officially on the hot seat, according to ESPN senior writer Adam Rittenberg. Coaching in the Southeastern Conference is unlike any other gig in the industry. Job security doesn’t exist unless you’ve won multiple championships, and the leash is short for those who come up short. “Napier is just …
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Bears hire Jason Houghtaling as the team’s new assistant offensive line coach: reports
Bears hire Jason Houghtaling as the team’s new assistant offensive line coach: reports originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears hired Jason Houghtaling to be the team’s new assistant offensive line coach, according to a report from NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Bears are hiring Jason Houghtaling as their assistant offensive line coach, per source. He was the #Titans’ …
Read More »Building a blueprint to get Lamar Jackson, Ravens over postseason hump
“We will be back!” After dropping the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Baltimore Ravens huddled up in the locker room and vowed to make a title run next season. While the thought of taking care of unfinished business will motivate the team throughout the offseason and training camp, the Ravens will soon discover how hard it …
Read More »Wisconsin football social media is not happy about Alex Grinch being named Badgers’ co-DC
The Wisconsin football program officially announced the hire of former USC and Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch earlier today. He will be the Badgers’ new safeties coach and co-defensive coordinator. Grinch takes over after Colin Hitschler left for a similar position under Kalen DeBoer at Alabama. He does bring years of experience as defensive coordinator, though not the experience everybody …
Read More »Commanders hiring Dan Quinn as head coach, also interviewed Bill Belichick for 2024 opening, per report
Getty Images After much ado, the Washington Commanders have found their new head coach, on Thursday reaching a verbal agreement with Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, as CBS Sports lead NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports. Washington had targeted several up-and-coming coaches in its search to replace Ron Rivera, who was dismissed following the 2023 season, with assistants like Ben Johnson and …
Read More »Mike Vrabel left without head coach job as 2024 hiring cycle wraps up: Reasons why he might’ve missed the cut
Dan Quinn is set to become the next head coach of the Washington Commanders and, in turn, has concluded the hiring cycle for 2024. Barring some unforeseen head coach getting fired, all the open positions have been filled, and two notable names are left on the cutting room floor: Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel. For Belichick, his market (or lack thereof) …
Read More »Boston College coaching candidates: Dan Mullen, Jeff Monken among options to replace Jeff Hafley
Former Boston College coach Jeff Hafley is off to the NFL as to serve as defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. Now, the Eagles have to replace a four-year head coach fresh off arguably the best season of his tenure after Hafley led Boston College to seven wins and a Fenway Bowl victory over a top-25 SMU team. It’s …
Read More »How Travis Kelce continues to dominate at the tight end position at 34
Travis Kelce has saved some of his best football this season for the playoffs. The Chiefs star tight end has come up big this postseason, particularly in the last two games. Kelce recorded his first multi-touchdown game this season in the Chiefs’ win over the Bills in the Divisional Round, hauling in five passes for 75 yards and two touchdowns …
Read More »What’s next for Bears after filling major coaching positions
What’s next for Bears after filling major coaching positions originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago When the Bears made the decision to fire offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and many of his position coaches, their immediate attention needed to go towards finding their replacements. Within a matter of weeks, that job is done. The Bears may hire some more assistants and …
Read More »Top 2025 NFL head-coaching candidates: Mike Vrabel, Bill Belichick among 11 biggest names set to be available
All eight of this year’s head-coaching jobs have been filled after the Washington Commanders reached a deal to hire Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator Dan Quinn on Thursday. Quinn’s move registers as a mild surprise, not only because Washington had initially appeared to be eyeing more of an up-and-coming offensive mind, but because of how many other big names the hire leaves without …
Read More »Wisconsin officially introduces Alex Grinch as its new safeties coach…and co-defensive coordinator
Consider this an update to our previous story on Wisconsin hiring former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch as its new safeties coach. The Wisconsin football program officially announced the hiring today. The update: Grinch will also carry the co-defensive coordinator tag. The Badgers’ defense is currently led by Mike Tressel, an experienced defensive coordinator and an assistant under Luke Fickell …
Read More »Super Bowl 2024: The Brock Purdy story is one in a million, right? Try one in 24 million
The NFL script writers nailed this one. Have the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft in Las Vegas go on to star in a Super Bowl in Sin City less than two years later. You can’t make these things up. Brock Purdy’s career comes full circle in Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas after he was the 262nd overall …
Read More »Raiders’ history in Las Vegas runs deeper than you might think
Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider Super Bowl LVIII is just around the corner, and its arrival in Las Vegas next week will provide confirmation of what we’ve known for a while: pro football in Sin City is having quite the moment. Approaching four years after the Raiders relocated from Oakland, football’s influence on Vegas still feels fresh. Allegiant Stadium exudes …
Read More »Hurricanes want blue-chip running back Alvin Henderson to be a ‘home-run hitter’ at Miami
Although the Hurricanes do not have a running backs coach in place after Tim Harris Jr.’s departure, Alabama running back Alvin Henderson knows Miami wants him to come to Coral Gables. The rising senior running back out of Alabama’s Elba High took a visit to UM last weekend for their Elite Prospect Day event, and the Hurricanes’ staff quickly followed …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl halftime show: Predicting special guests who could join Usher at Super Bowl 58
The Super Bowl halftime show is historically the most watched musical performance of the year. This year, global superstar singer Usher will be performing after two quarters of action between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Usher has sold over 80 million records in his career, has nine No. 1 singles and has won …
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