For a period of the College Football Playoff era, the question was, Clemson or Alabama? There is no denying that in the early stages of the CFP era, the best-developed rivalry was the one between Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers and Nick Saban’s Alabama Crimson Tide. The two programs had some of the best battles you’ll see, and their history is …
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Checking in on the SEC men’s basketball standings entering final week of the regular season
With two games to go in the men’s basketball regular season, LSU continues to impress down the stretch. Winners of four of their last five, the Tigers sit at 8-8 in conference play after winning just two SEC games last season. While an NCAA Tournament bid is likely out of the question barring an impressive run in Nashville next week, …
Read More »Oller’s Second Thoughts: Ohio State quarterback room crowded but cool, at least so far
Look under the hood of the brotherhood that Ohio State football players like to reference and you’ll find some brotherly shove among the love. These guys push each other to get better, and competition can burn, even before anyone steps on the field. Freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz would not be human if he did not feel a sharp pinch after …
Read More »More than 10,000 players, but not Texas QB Arch Manning, have opted-in to EA Sports College Football 25
More than 10,000 college football players have already agreed to be in EA Sports College Football 25 this summer, according to ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg, marking a huge step for the company as it brings back the once popular video game. One notable holdout, however, appears to be Texas redshirt freshman Arch Manning. Manning, according to Rivals.com’s Anwar Richardson, did not …
Read More »Is Alabama football testing in-helmet communication this spring? All systems almost a go
It will be another six weeks before the NCAA is expected to rubber-stamp a rules proposal that will, beginning this fall, allow the coaching staff to transmit voice communication into the helmets of quarterbacks, as well as one defensive player. But Alabama football is getting an early start, anyway. Head coach Kalen DeBoer confirmed that the Crimson Tide put in-helmet …
Read More »Kalen DeBoer said this Alabama football transfer has the ‘it’ factor already
Alabama football added a handful of players once Kalen DeBoer was hired, but Michigan defensive back Keon Sabb brings something few can. The Alabama returners who played in the College Football Playoff in the Rose Bowl and the additions from Washington who lost in the national championship game are all players who have big game, College Football Playoff experience. Only …
Read More »Opening day for Cincinnati Bearcats spring football brings new outlook, hope
After what many described as their most grueling offseason, Cincinnati Bearcats football players were back on the Nippert Stadium gridiron Monday afternoon blessed with mid-70s weather for the first day of spring practice. “To be able to put a ball down and watch these guys fly around is fun to see,” UC head coach Scott Satterfield said. “I didn’t see …
Read More »On Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer, in-helmet radios, and My Cousin Vinny | Goodbread
Academy Award-winning actor Joe Pesci, as Vinny Gambini in the 1992 film My Cousin Vinny, famously asked about his myriad troubles, but in more colorful language: “Let me see, what else could we pile on? Is there any more (colorful) we could pile on the top … Is it possible?” Forgive new Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer if he had …
Read More »Utah safety Vaki wants to follow in footsteps of 49ers’ Hufanga
Utah safety Vaki wants to follow in footsteps of 49ers’ Hufanga originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area INDIANAPOLIS — There are a lot of connections between the 2024 NFL Draft class and the 49ers, but the one between Utah safety Sione Vaki and San Francisco star Talanoa Hufanga is a little less known. The 2024 draft prospect spoke at …
Read More »Kalen DeBoer’s view of competition, Alabama football quarterback position as spring begins
Alabama football opened up spring practices on Monday, the first under new coach Kalen DeBoer. Plenty is changing, but there’s at least one constant: Competition. Does that extend to every position? DeBoer was asked Monday night if there is a clean slate every year with every position; he was also asked “is that your guy?” referencing quarterback Jalen Milroe. “You …
Read More »WATCH: Michigan State football’s new Offensive and Defensive Coordinators speak to media
New Michigan State football head coach brought in an almost entirely new coaching staff this year, with the exception of Courtney Hawkins. The top hires, of course, are the two top coordinators for the offense and defense. For one of those, Brian Lindgren, Jonathan Smith opted to bring a familiar face with him from Oregon State. For the other, Joe …
Read More »Michigan State football’s media day slot at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Day revealed
Michigan State football’s time slot for media availability at the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Day has been revealed. The Big Ten Conference will hold their annual media days from July 23 to July 25 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. The annual event will be expanded from two to three days to accommodate the addition of USC, UCLA, …
Read More »Top 70 player in the 2025 class announces offer from Clemson
Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff have shown interest in one of the top recruits in the 2025 class. A four-star linebacker in the 2025 class, Nasir Wyatt, took to social media Monday to announce that he received an offer from Clemson. One of the country’s top linebackers and overall players is on the Tigers’ radar. According to 247Sports …
Read More »‘We’re going to have a great year’: Hurricanes open spring practice with optimism
CORAL GABLES — Many Hurricanes and other college football fans affectionately call the offseason “lying season.” It is a chance to believe the very best in their teams, even if they know those hopeful beliefs will turn out to be “lies” come the fall. Hurricanes fans have many reasons to believe those will actually be truths this year. “It definitely …
Read More »New Tennessee football RB coach De’Rail Sims gets second chance with Dylan Sampson
New Tennessee running backs coach De’Rail Sims liked what he saw on film of Dylan Sampson, but he already knew plenty about the No. 1 ball carrier he’s inheriting. “Me and Dylan actually had a prior relationship. I actually recruited him when I was at the University of Louisville,” Sims said during his introductory news conference Monday. “He’s been really, …
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