Antonio Pierce has one more chance to, as he has said, improve his résumé on the grass. Like his 4-4 record since replacing Josh McDaniels on Halloween night, Pierce’s résumé is a mixed bag. He has brought energy to what had been a lackluster locker room, and the Raiders defense has been better this season. On the flip side, Pierce …
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Oklahoma Sooners top 10 moments from 2023
The Oklahoma Sooners had some magical moments in 2023. There were national championship runs and new records set. There were incredible individual performances and great team accomplishments. Big things happened off the field as well for the Sooners that helped set the stage for their move to the SEC. So what were the top moments of 2023? Here’s Sooners Wire’s …
Read More »NFL Week 18 playoff picture: 13 zany and crazy things to know with postseason berths on line in final games
With 17 weeks in the books, the NFL playoff field still has some open spots available. All the witching hours, crazy finishes, referee controversies and historic performances have gotten us tuned up for a very promising final week of the regular season. I love the final week for the potential chaos like: Beyond the upsets and spoilers, there’s going to …
Read More »Referee “would never go along” with effort to fool defense as to who is eligible
The Cowboys’ win over the Lions in the 2014 wild-card round was marred by the failure to call defensive holding (and possibly more) against Dallas. The following day, the league’s head of officiating publicly explained the situation, and acknowledged that at least one mistake had been made. Now, the league has no one to provide similar public transparency. It doesn’t …
Read More »Former Oklahoma high school star transfers to the Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners continue to add depth to their cornerback room as they head into the SEC in 2024. Not only did the Sooners get good news with Woodi Washington announcing he’ll be back for his final season, but they also added a transfer to the cornerback room. This transfer addition is a former Oklahoma high school star from Bethany, …
Read More »Seahawks needing help to reach playoffs shows what’s gone wrong this season
Going into the final week of the regular season, the Seattle Seahawks find themselves in the exact same position as a year ago when they needed a win and a Packers loss to make the postseason. The fact Seattle is in this spot yet again is an indictment on what’s gone wrong with this season. Back in the summer, the …
Read More »Embattled coach Ron Rivera on four years with Commanders: ‘I’d like to think we’re in a better place’
There is just one week remaining of the 2023 NFL regular season and many coaches will soon face the music, as changes are coming to many teams. One head coach in a vulnerable spot is Washington Commanders’ Ron Rivera, who has a 26-39-1 record since joining the club in 2020. His time in Washington has been far from perfect, his …
Read More »Wisconsin QB Tanner Mordecai had one of the nation’s best bowl performances
Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai closed his Badger career on a high note in the ReliaQuest Bowl against LSU. He completed 27/40 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns, becoming the Badgers’ first 300-yard passer since Jack Coan in 2019. Despite the final drive, the senior’s performance deserved to be complemented with a win. It was by far the best game …
Read More »Sizing up Packers’ Jordan Love with other NFL quarterbacks in their first season starting and how he got here
Jordan Love was the league’s biggest question mark heading into the season but has since turned into a beautiful mystery for the Packers. Nothing is set in stone, but most signs are pointing toward stardom. He’s been a top-five QB since the Packers GM admitted Love’s play was “up and down” through the first half of the season. There’s still a …
Read More »Jaguars designate Christian Kirk for return from injured reserve
Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson said on Monday that he hoped wide receiver Christian Kirk would be able to return to practice this week and Pederson will get what he wanted. The Jaguars announced that Kirk has been designated to return from injured reserve. He has missed the last four games after having core muscle surgery. Kirk can practice with …
Read More »Former Auburn DB Austin Ausberry announces transfer plans
Former Auburn defensive back Austin Ausberry is headed home, the Baton Rouge native announced his decision to transfer to LSU Tuesday night on social media. Ausberry was never able to crack the secondary rotation in his two seasons on the Plains. He appeared in seven total games with most of his action coming on special teams. He was a four-star …
Read More »Georgia star Brock Bowers announces plans to enter NFL draft
Junior tight end Brock Bowers, who led No. 6 Georgia in receiving despite missing four games, confirmed his plans to enter the NFL Draft on Tuesday night. Bowers announced his decision on Instagram. Bowers led Georgia with 56 catches for 714 yards and six touchdowns. He initially missed only two games after having surgery for a high ankle sprain but …
Read More »NFL DFS, Week 18 Saturday: FanDuel, DraftKings daily Fantasy picks include Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pittman
The Week 18 NFL schedule begins with two games on Saturday as the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers at 4:30 p.m. ET followed by the Indianapolis Colts hosting the Houston Texans at 8:15 p.m. ET with huge playoff implications in both contests. The Ravens have clinched the top seed in the AFC, but the Steelers need a win and …
Read More »2024 Super Bowl odds: 49ers listed over Ravens as favorites before playoffs begin
One week separates us from the NFL playoffs, but it’s an important week at that. Just four of eight divisions have been clinched at this point, and then there’s the wild-card picture to figure out. Three playoff spots are open in the AFC, while just two are available in the NFC. If you haven’t made a wager on the Super Bowl …
Read More »Rutgers offensive lineman Hunter Seubert enters the NCAA transfer portal
On New Year’s Day, Rutgers offensive lineman Hunter Seubert entered the NCAA transfer portal. The 5-foot-11, 280-pound lineman left Rutgers football after only one season with the program. The New Jersey offensive lineman didn’t see any action this past season after committing to Rutgers football in 2022. While in high school, Seubert guided the Watchung Hills Warriors to a 7-3 …
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