Now that Alabama head coach Nick Saban has ridden into the sunset of retirement, it may have seemed like Notre Dame would make more waves recruiting the southern states. However, it didn’t take long for the new Crimson Tide coaching staff to make a decision on Irish 2025 quarterback commit Deuce Knight, as they re-offered the lefty on Monday afternoon. …
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Cleveland Browns expected to hire former Alabama OC Tommy Rees
When Nick Saban retired, it set off a chain of events that resulted in significant roster changes and moves within the coaching staff. A significant difference is in the offensive coordinator position. Tommy Rees is out of Tuscaloosa and is now expected to be hired by the Cleveland Browns. The news, being first reported by The Athletic’s Zac Jackson, is …
Read More »Which MetroWest and Milford football players made the all-state teams?
Wading through every football player in Massachusetts and picking the cream of the crop is a tall task. The Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association released its divisional all-state teams Friday. There are 12 MetroWest and Milford athletes represented on the teams and five more honorable mentions. Hudson, Maynard/AMSA and Milford led the way with two selections each, while Lincoln-Sudbury …
Read More »Browns are expected to hire Alabama OC Tommy Rees as TEs coach
The Browns are working to hire former Alabama offensive coordinator Tommy Rees as their tight ends coach, Zac Jackson of TheAthletic.com reports. Jackson adds that Rees will have a role in the overall development of the pass game. That could mean Rees will have the title of passing game coordinator as well. Rees, 31, spent one season in the NFL, …
Read More »ACC announces Week 1 college football schedule for 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – In leading up to the ACC Huddle: 2024 Football Schedule Release Show on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 5-7 p.m. ET on ACC Network and simulcast on ESPN2, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced today the scheduled games for Week 1. All 17 ACC Football programs will play throughout Labor Day weekend, highlighted by Boston College at Florida State on Monday …
Read More »Early look at the top 20 NFL draft-eligible college football players taking the field in 2024 season
The deadline for players to declare for the 2024 NFL Draft has passed, so you can be reasonably confident which players on your favorite teams will be back on campus next year. Well, of course, that’s unless they enter the transfer portal when the spring window opens. While there’s been plenty of hand-wringing and pearl-clutching about the current state of …
Read More »Alabama commit Jaylen Mbakwe says five-star WR Ryan Williams is a ‘lock’ to commit to the Crimson Tide
Following Nick Saban’s shocking retirement, the past 12 days have been filled with decommitments and players entering the transfer portal. New head coach Kalen Deboer has done everything possible to keep the roster and recruits intact as much as possible, but it’s like trying to cover a gunshot wound with a band aid. Fortunately, the worst of it has passed …
Read More »Red River should be Texas’ most important game in 2024
Texas enjoyed its best season in several years in 2023. The team won 12 games, won its conference and made the College Football Playoff. The above accomplishments outweigh any negative including the two blemishes on the year. Nevertheless, one loss was difficult for Texas faithful to stomach. The Longhorns (12-2) lost to the Oklahoma Sooners (10-3) in October, 34-30. While …
Read More »Ranking Ohio State football’s offseason moves by importance
Ohio State football has made multiple moves this offseason, all of them with a sole focus, to win the Big Ten and return to the College Football Playoff. Many feel like head coach Ryan Day is on the hot seat, and rightfully so. After losing to hated rival Michigan for the third-straight season and watching them win the CFP, while …
Read More »Michigan football makes top six for 2025 4-star WR from Ohio
Michigan football has a lot of offseason questions, but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t making things work on the recruiting trail. Coming off of a national championship, the Wolverines are going to need more talent at the skill positions, particularly wide receiver. Though 2025 recruits won’t be making it to campus for more than another year, the maize and …
Read More »Updated Big 12 Men’s Basketball Standings
The Big 12 has been a gauntlet this season. Even the highest-ranked teams in the conference have had their struggles, especially when going on the road. Houston, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Baylor, the league’s four highest-ranked teams, have are a combined 12-8 this season. Houston is one of four teams in the conference without a road win. It’s tough to win …
Read More »How Brian Kelly’s first two years compare to previous LSU head coaches
With Year 2 in the rearview mirror, we’re starting to get a better idea of what Brian Kelly’s LSU program looks like. It’s hard to quantify 2023 as a success or failure. LSU entered the year ranked No. 5 but its playoff hopes were dashed before October. At the same time, Jayden Daniels won the Heisman and led LSU to …
Read More »College football coaching carousel tracker: Grades, analysis on coach changes, 2023-24 firings and hirings
Ken Niumatalolo (UCLA tight ends coach)Brent BrennanNiumatalolo was a star at Navy for the better part of his 16-year career, but things went south during his final three seasons. He reportedly won’t run the pure triple option with the Spartans, which is a sign that he has evolved into the new era of the sport. However, we don’t know how …
Read More »Several Saints assistants working with 2024 draft prospects at Shrine Bowl
The New Orleans Saints will have a heavy presence at this year’s East-West Shrine Bowl, which makes sense given how many future NFL players have participated in the event. And the 2024 draft class is following that pattern. Three Saints assistant coaches have been assigned to work with draft prospects at this year’s Shrine Bowl, all on the West Team. …
Read More »Gators hosting Alabama offensive lineman decommit in February
Evans High (Georgia) offensive lineman Mason Short backed off his commitment to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Jan. 16 following the retirement of Nick Saban, and now Florida has another chance to recruit him. Short posted to Twitter that he’d be in Gainsville for a visit on Feb. 3, tagging offensive line coach Rob Sale. The Gators aren’t the only …
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