Nov. 13—PULLMAN — After completing a win over Utah State last weekend, maybe Washington State defenders figured they had seen all kinds of offenses: spread, run-and-shoot, pro-style, freshmen under center. In fact, all the quarterbacks WSU has faced this season fashion themselves as pocket passers: Texas Tech’s Behren Morton, Washington’s Will Rogers, San Jose State’s Emmett Brown, Boise State’s Maddux …
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Mike McDaniel shrugs off DeShon Elliott calling Dolphins “soft”
Coach Mike McDaniel isn’t worried about former Dolphins player DeShon Elliott questioning the Miami’s mental toughness. Steelers safety DeShon Elliott, appearing on the Punch Line Podcast, called the Dolphins “soft as fuck” in reference to a 56-20 loss to the Ravens late last season. The Dolphins would have won the AFC East by beating the Ravens but instead ended the …
Read More »Colorado’s most prolific high school quarterbacks meet this week in a playoff showdown
Fossil Ridge’s quaterback Nick Kubat drops back to throw during a high school football game against Rock Canyon on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at French Field in Fort Collins, Colo. As if Colorado high school playoff football wasn’t entertaining enough already. Prepare for some offensive fireworks in the Class 5A second round when No. 2 Mountain Vista (10-0) faces No. …
Read More »DK Metcalf has full participation in Wednesday’s practice
Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said before practice DK Metcalf would have a limited practice Wednesday, and the receiver said he didn’t know if he would return to game action this week. All signs are pointing to Metcalf coming back Sunday after missing two games with a sprained medial collateral ligament. The Seahawks’ practice report shows Metcalf exceeded Macdonald’s public estimation, …
Read More »Florida football injury update: QB DJ Lagway, RB Montrell Johnson Jr. closer to return for No. 22 LSU
Florida football freshman quarterback DJ Lagway remains listed as questionable to play Saturday when the Florida Gators host No. 22 LSU at The Swamp (3:30 p.m., ABC). Lagway was listed as questionable last week and took part in pregame warmups but did not play during UF’s 49-17 loss at No. 3 Texas. But there’s growing optimism that Lagway could make …
Read More »Tua Tagovailoa on his post-interception tackle: “I wouldn’t do anything differently”
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw caution to the wind on Monday night, throwing himself in the path of linebacker Christian Rozeboom after an interception. Tagovailoa got lucky that he didn’t sustain his latest concussion. He was asked on Wednesday what he saw when he watched the tape on film. “I would say it didn’t feel as bad as what it …
Read More »Injured UF QB DJ Lagway making strides to play against LSU
GAINESVILLE — UF quarterback DJ Lagway is making strides to play when the Gators host LSU Saturday in what would be a rapid return from a left hamstring injury. Coach Billy Napier said Lagway practiced Wednesday, though his workload is modified to prevent a setback. The true freshman remains listed an questionable on the SEC’s availability report, a similar status …
Read More »Dak Prescott underwent season-ending surgery Wednesday
Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott underwent successful surgery in New York on Wednesday, Clarence Hill of alldlls.com reports. The surgery repaired a partial avulsion of Prescott’s hamstring tendon. The recovery timeline is three months, and thus, Prescott will finish the season on injured reserve. He was injured in the team’s Week 9 loss to the Falcons. Prescott, who finished second in …
Read More »Florida’s initial SEC Availability Report ahead of LSU matchup
Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Jordan Allen (6) tackles Florida Gators wide receiver Marcus Burke (88) during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports The initial SEC availability report for Florida football’s matchup with the LSU Tigers was released on Wednesday night, and the list of injuries is lengthy for …
Read More »Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers’ win over Bucs
Bosa addresses viral Mayfield play from 49ers’ win over Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — There’s one play from the 49ers’ 23-20 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that Nick Bosa would like to have back. The All-Pro’s inability to prevent Baker Mayfield from making a play on a game-saving fourth-down converstion by completing a …
Read More »Takeaways from Billy Napier’s midweek press conference ahead of LSU game
AUSTIN, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 09: Head coach Billy Napier of the Florida Gators reacts in the first half against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 09, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) During his midweek press conference on Wednesday evening, Florida football head coach Billy Napier addressed several key points ahead of …
Read More »Bears WR Keenan Allen on former OC Shane Waldron: ‘too nice of a guy’
The Chicago Bears fired offensive coordinator Shane Waldron after nine games in the wake of the team’s three-game losing streak, during which the Bears’ offense and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams has struggled mightily. Why didn’t it work out in Chicago for Waldron? Wide receiver Keenan Allen has a theory. “I would say just probably he was too nice of a …
Read More »Broncos open WR Josh Reynolds’ 21-day practice window
The Broncos designated wide receiver Josh Reynolds for return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday. It opens his 21-day practice window. Reynolds practiced for the first time since injuring finger against the Raiders in Week 5. He is eligible to play in Week 11 if the Broncos activate him before Sunday’s game. On Oct. 18, while on injured reserve, …
Read More »BYU’s defense gearing up for ‘gifted’ Kansas QB Jalon Daniels, record-setting RB Devin Neal
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels passes during game against Houston, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Daniels and the Jayhawks will swoop into LaVell Edwards Stadium Saturday for a late-night showdown with No. 6 BYU. | Charlie Riedel, Associated Press BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff said the other day that he is grateful that he doesn’t have to face BYU’s …
Read More »Vikings rookie J.J. McCarthy had injection to alleviate knee swelling
Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy had an injection in his right knee earlier this week to alleviate swelling that arose during his rehabilitation program, coach Kevin O’Connell said Wednesday. McCarthy, the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft, tore his meniscus during the first exhibition game on Aug. 10 and had season-ending surgery. “We just wanted to make sure there …
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