In the last few days, Miami (Ohio) has made waves in recruiting Stark County high school football players. On Thursday, the RedHawks landed their second Stark player of the week. Central Catholic offensive lineman Jonathan Stangl committed to Miami, just two days after Massillon linebacker Vito McConnell did the same. The RedHawks offered Stangl on Feb. 4 after making his …
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Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti searches for leaders
BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti knows it’s going to take time for leaders to emerge in the locker room. In the meantime, he’s going to lean on the guys he brought over with him from James Madison to rally the troops as spring practice gets underway. The job on Thursday went to former James Madison running back Kaelon Black. …
Read More »What TE Benjamin Yurosek can bring to Georgia football in 2024 with Brock Bowers off to NFL
Brennan Jackson saw the best of tight end Benjamin Yurosek up close for two of his best games at Stanford. His scouting report on the tight end may explain why Georgia football is bringing Yurosek in for the 2024 season. “Very ruthless at the point of attack,” said the second team All Pac-12 defensive end from Washington. “He was a …
Read More »Stars of spring: Five Arkansas football players shining during early-season practices
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas football’s spring workouts are in the midst of a one-week break with the school on holiday, which presents a good time to reflect. Four of the first five practices have been open to the media. Below is a look at five Razorbacks who have shined this spring and could be in line for a big year …
Read More »Can’t Wait For Saturday | ACC rift reaches another level. How will it end?
Mar. 21—Sign up for our daily Illini football newsletter here Greetings from “Can’t Wait For Saturday,” your morning morsel of college football, courtesy of longtime Illini beat writer, AP Top 25 voter and Heisman state rep Bob Asmussen. He’ll give you his views each day on the game he loves *** Think Jim Phillips might want to return to Northwestern …
Read More »Newly hired Michigan defensive line coach resigns after OWI arrest
Greg Scruggs had been at Michigan for two weeks before his resignation. (Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Michigan defensive line coach Greg Scruggs’ tenure didn’t last long. The Wolverines announced Thursday that Scruggs had resigned following his arrest over the weekend for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. “I just received notice that Greg Scruggs has resigned his …
Read More »Buckeye State tight end target sets official visit date with Florida
This coming summer will hopefully be a big one for Florida football as the program looks to restore glory to the Orange and Blue from the ground up. June will be hot — not just from the rising temperatures but also from the numerous prep prospects making their official visits to Gainesville. Among those who have made plans to make …
Read More »UCF football announces date, time for spring game
UCF will host its annual spring football game at FBC Mortgage Stadium on April 12 at 7 p.m. The game will once again feature the Knights vs. Nauts. It will feature a player skills challenge and fan participation opportunities, including postgame field access. Fans can purchase exclusive experiences through The Kingdom, UCF’s collective. In previous years, UCF has used its …
Read More »How Michigan football is managing with Greg Scruggs’ abrupt departure
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the category of things that should not happen, new Michigan football defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was arrested for drunk driving on the Saturday before the start of spring ball. The former Wisconsin coach reportedly had a blood-alcohol content of nearly double the legal limit which ultimately led to his resignation on Thursday. With spring practice …
Read More »Mountaineers welcome plenty of new faces with spring practices about to start
Mar. 21—MORGANTOWN — Spring practices are just around the corner for the WVU football team and there will be plenty of new faces for the Mountaineers. Between transfers and early enrollees, there will be 16 new players when WVU begins its first spring practice on Monday. Headlining the newcomers is an impressive transfer class of defensive backs with Jaheem Joseph …
Read More »Is Jalen Milroe a top-5 QB in Kalen DeBoer’s offense?
Alabama football has undergone many changes in the 2024 offseason, and they aren’t done yet. With a new head coaching, a mostly new coaching staff and high roster turnover, there are many questions looming over the Crimson Tide heading into 2024. Quarterback Jalen Milroe, however, is the one constant that fans can look forward to seeing take the field next …
Read More »Illinois football announces its season opener is moved to a Thursday
The University of Illinois has announced a slight change in its football schedule. The Fighting Illini’s season-opening football game against Eastern Illinois has been moved from Saturday, Aug. 31, to Thursday, Aug. 29, Illinois announced Wednesday. The game’s kickoff time and broadcast details will be announced at a later date. This season will also be the 100th anniversary season for …
Read More »Shedeur Sanders affirms ‘great relationship’ with offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur
Shedeur Sanders met with the media for the first time this spring on Wednesday and many things were said that caught the ears of Colorado football fans. One of the most attention-grabbing quotes came when the senior quarterback was asked about newly promoted offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. Shurmur, known for his NFL experience, joined Colorado’s staff last year as an …
Read More »FAMU players perform in Pro Day with hopes of realizing NFL, professional football dreams
Florida A&M players are taking the necessary preliminary steps to play professional football. On Thursday, the Rattlers held their annual Pro Day for draft-eligible football players to showcase their skills before NFL scouts. Twelve NFL teams and one CFL team spent Thursday afternoon at Bragg Memorial Stadium to assess 18 FAMU football players ahead of next month’s draft. “It just shows we’re going …
Read More »FSU football is investing under Mike Norvell. Big time.
TALLAHASSEE — When the mighty SEC came calling for a Florida State football coach, Jimbo Fisher said yes. Mike Norvell said no. You can see a major reason behind their answers through the colors in and around Doak Campbell Stadium. A red crane. Green cherry picker. Yellow bulldozer. White hard hats. Brown dirt — lots and lots of brown dirt. …
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