Leading his alma mater to its first state championship in two decades, Mainland’s Travis Roland was named Football Coach of the Year on Thursday afternoon, the Florida Dairy Farmers announced in a release. Roland, in his third season in charge of the Bucs, guided the team to a 14-1 record and a 21-19 victory over St. Augustine in the FHSAA …

Montreal Canadiens center Christian Dvorak will have surgery on a torn pectoral muscle and miss the rest of the season, the team announced Thursday. For Dvorak, 27, this is his second consecutive season that has ended prematurely. He underwent season-ending knee surgery after playing 64 games in 2022-23 and missed the first 10 games of this season. “His left-handed faceoffs, …

Both of the Dolphins’ top two receivers were absent from practice on Thursday. Tyreek Hill was limited in practice on Wednesday because he left the team’s facility when he learned his house was on fire. He was not present on Thursday either and those personal matters rather than an ankle issue that is also on the report are the reason …

Julian Fleming is not a solution to Penn State’s problems, but he should be a valuable addition to a Nittany Lions receiver room that could use a boost. Fleming, who spent the last four seasons with Big Ten rival Ohio State, committed to the Nittany Lions on Wednesday after entering interest from other Big Ten programs, including Nebraska.  In his four …

Detroit’s Aaron Glenn, Miami’s Frank Smith, and Dallas’ John Fassel were identified as the top-ranked defensive, offensive and special teams coordinators in the NFL, according to a survey of players conducted by the NFL Players Association during the 2023 season. The survey is conducted as part of the union’s broader “report card” initiative that launched last season and surveyed players …

Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield said on Wednesday that he’ll do anything he can in order to play through injured ribs this week and that bid seems to be going well. Mayfield was listed as limited in practice on Thursday and reporters at the open portion of the session said that Mayfield was throwing with his teammates. The Bucs only held …

The playoffs are on the horizon, with teams firmly established as pretenders and contenders heading into the postseason. The elite teams have separated from the pack, displaying consistent production and execution on offense, defense and special teams. Meanwhile, the pretenders may have flashed championship qualities at times, but their fatal flaws will show up when the pressure escalates in the …

This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde break down the upcoming College Football Playoff title between the Michigan Wolverines and Washington Huskies on Monday night in Houston. Before the game picks and preview, Michigan’s quarterback JJ McCarthy spoke this week about the Michigan sign-stealing …

Alabama cornerbacks Kool-Aid McKinstry and Terrion Arnold have declared for the NFL draft, Chris Low of ESPN reports. They join Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner and offensive lineman JC Latham in forgoing remaining eligibility in Tuscaloosa. Nickel cornerback Malachi Moore and middle linebacker Deontae Lawson will return to Alabama next season. McKinstry is one of the top-rated players at his …

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Imagine getting the chance to enroll in a course called “Football’s past, present and future with Bill Belichick.” That’s how it feels to serve as the New England Patriots coach’s audience during his Friday press conferences. With rumors swirling that Belichick might be fired as soon as next week, this Friday’s press conference might just …

One game remains in the 2023 college football season, and it just so happens to feature the top two teams in the country. No. 1 Michigan and No. 2 Washington will clash Monday in Houston, Texas, in a matchup that guarantees a first-time winner of the College Football Playoff National Championship when the smoke clears.  This is a game of …

Pittsburgh Penguins forward Matt Nieto underwent successful laparoscopic surgery to his right knee, the team announced Thursday. Head team physician and medical director Dr. Dharmesh Vyas performed the procedure at the UPMC St. Margaret Harmar Outpatient Center. Nieto is expected to need six to eight weeks to recover. Nieto, 31, last played Nov. 30 and was moved to long-term injured …

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys can win the NFC East by beating the Washington Commanders in Week 18. After that, they’re confirmed for the playoffs, where they have added offensive line help, with former starter La’el Collins signing with the team’s practice squad. The Cowboys also signed eight-year pro and veteran linebacker Damien Wilson — a fourth-round pick of Dallas’ from the …

Auburn has already landed two transfer wide receivers this cycle but Hugh Freeze is not done looking for help. On Wednesday, the Tigers offered former Oregon State wideout Silas Bolden, who entered the portal on Tuesday. He is coming off a strong junior season for the Beavers, where he caught 54 passes for 746 yards and five touchdowns. He added …

The Baltimore Ravens have wrapped up the top seed in the AFC and have drawn the most bets this week to win Super Bowl XLIII (+300, second in odds behind San Francisco (+220)). The team to draw the second-most Super Bowl bets this week might surprise you. It’s Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns. On a four-game winning streak, the …