College Football

Nick Saban made the legendary seem ordinary

It’s hard to put into words what former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban meant to the sport. Shoot, it’s hard to put into what Nick Saban meant to me personally. Simply stated, Coach Saban changed everything. Not just Alabama football, not just the SEC, not even just the world of college football, he changed everything. From the city of …

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Kristen Saban Setas shares emotional reaction to her dad’s retirement

Yesterday’s breaking news of Nick Saban retiring as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide created shock waves across the nation. Anyone and everyone who has witnessed the legendary career of the GOAT has offered up their instant reaction to the news. Fans have flooded our social media timelines, Mrs. Terry offered up a statement, and we even received …

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Texas A&M will host 2024 5-Star WR and former Alabama commit this weekend

Following the semi-shocking retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the first domino dropped as 2024 five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams de-committed from the Crimson Tide on Wednesday night, and according to Rivals’ Landyn Rosow, Williams is set to visit Texas A&M this weekend. Surprising? Well, think of the context, as new Aggies wide receiver coach Holmon Wiggins recruited Williams …

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Meet The News-Star’s All-Area high school football team for 2023

Here’s a look at the News-Star’s annual all-area high school football team for the 2023 season. Defensive Player of the Year Jadon Mayfield Ruston, Sr. Position: Linebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 228 Why selected: The Louisiana Tech signee logged 116 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss and six sacks while earning the All-District 2-5A Defensive MVP honors for a second straight …

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Jayhawks continue to build for future

LAWRENCE — Kansas football added to its 2025 recruiting class in January with the commitment of Malachi Curvey, a 247Sports Composite four-star athlete. Here’s a rundown of all of the Jayhawks’ commitments in the class so far: Malachi Curvey (4-star athlete) pic.twitter.com/wGSqvXOGxX — Malachi Curvey (@Mcurvey34) January 7, 2024 David McComb (3-star quarterback) 100% committed!!!❤️💙 #RockChalk @Kotelnicki @KUCoachZ @CoachLeipold pic.twitter.com/u9wdAshAbm — …

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NCAA president defends Michigan amid sign-stealing scandal, says team won national title ‘fair and square’

USATSI NCAA president Charlie Baker stood behind his organization’s decision to collaborate with the Big Ten on an investigation into Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday, telling reporters “I think we did the right thing.” The move led to a three-game suspension for Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh handed down by the Big Ten. Michigan weathered the scandal to win the College …

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Nick Saban’s retirement moves Alabama’s odds sharply for 2024-2025 national title

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide before the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Nick Saban shocked the college sports world by announcing his retirement Wednesday. Saban …

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Lane Kiffin calls Nick Saban, Pete Carroll GOATs as mentors step down on same day

OXFORD — Following Nick Saban’s Alabama football retirement announcement and the news that Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would not return for another season, Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin posted a tribute on social media in honor of his two mentors Wednesday. “The two (Greatest of All Time),” Kiffin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “So honored and blessed to …

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South Carolina football assistant Jody Wright hired as Murray State coach

COLUMBIA — South Carolina football tight ends coach Jody Wright has been hired to lead the Murray State program. Wright joined Shane Beamer’s staff early in 2022 after three years on coaching staffs in the NFL. He started as an offensive assistant coaching running backs with the Cleveland Browns in 2019, then was hired by the New York Giants as …

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