The Wisconsin Badgers extended an offer to fast-rising class of 2026 athlete Jakob Weatherspoon on Saturday. The Avon, Ohio native becomes the third athlete to receive an offer from the Badgers over the past few weeks, joining Rico Blassingame and Sharroid Whitehead. 2026 wide receiver Madden Williams earned an offer from UW on Saturday as well. The 5-foot-11, 172-pound four-star …
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Vikings’ CJ Ham: Unscripted with Dawn MitchellThis week on Unscripted with Dawn Mitchell, Dawn sits down with Vikings Fullback CJ Ham. The pride of Duluth has worked his way up from undrafted free agent to 2 time pro bowler – as well as 2 time Vikings team captain. Ham enters his 8th year in the NFL – all with the …
Read More »Could a running back be the answer at tight end for Jackson State football
Last season, Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor counted on the stability of the tight end position. Jency Riley, a 6-foot-3, 225-pounder, was the presumed starter but entered the transfer portal after the spring game. In doing so, he took six games of experience, seven catches for 88 yards and one touchdown with him. Now, Taylor must find some tight …
Read More »John Forster on why he committed to Rutgers football
Over the weekend, Rutgers football landed a huge in-state commitment from John Forster. The running back prospect is the seventh recruit ranked as a four-star to commit to the Scarlet Knights in this class. A class of 2025 running back at St. Joseph’s (Montvale, New Jersey), Forster is coming off a season where he ran for 311 yards and five …
Read More »Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava on motivation for 2024, being a role model
MARYVILLE – Youth football camps may not be the most intense preparation for a grueling 12-game season. But for Tennessee football quarterback Nico Iamaleava, the sight of children passionately honing their skills is a source of motivation. “These little kid camps show some competition out here,” said Iamaleava Saturday at his youth football camp at Maryville High School. “And camps …
Read More »First Down: Meet the 2024 All-Big Bend flag football teams, player, coach of the year
Flag football once again took center stage this spring as multiple area teams dazzled the competition. One of the fastest-growing sports in the country, flag football has become one of the Big Bend’s most competitive sports and a fan favorite in the springtime. A historic year for Florida High was capped off with a regional final appearance and district title. …
Read More »Southern Miss football player killed in off-campus shooting
A Southern Mississippi football player was killed in a shooting on Tuesday night. (Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Southern Mississippi defensive back Marcus “MJ” Daniels Jr. was killed Tuesday night in an off-campus shooting. The 21-year-old was shot and killed at an apartment complex in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His body has been sent to a medical examiner, per …
Read More »Area talent set to compete in Penn-Ohio All-Star Football Classic
Blackhawk’s Dontae Campagna (2) attempts to haul in a pass during the second half against the Central Valley Warriors Friday night at Central Valley High School. Nationally, the sports world is as busy as it gets on June – the NBA and NHL finally reach the finals, major league baseball is in full swing, the NFL has minicamps, and golf …
Read More »These 2 LSU teams made their mark on college football history
We’ve seen a lot of good college football teams over the years. While success may come and go, we’ve had plenty of special individual seasons. But not all of those teams made a mark on the sport. With that in mind, ESPN’s Bill Connelly ranked the most influential teams in the history of college football going back more than 100 …
Read More »La Cueva tackle Mark Handy commits to Minnesota
Jun. 16—The last of La Cueva’s “Big Three” has made his decision. La Cueva High School offensive lineman Mark Handy announced his commitment to Minnesota on Sunday via a post on social media. The 6-foot-5, 310-pound Handy made his decision after taking an official visit to Minneapolis this weekend. The three-star prospect held 17 offers in total, with 12 from …
Read More »Alabama football lands London Simmons, a defensive lineman in 2025 recruiting class
Alabama football has landed a commitment in the class of 2025 from defensive lineman London Simmons, Simmons told On3 on Sunday. Simmons is the 15th commitment in Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide’s 2025 recruiting class but just the second defensive lineman in the group alongside Antonio Coleman. He is the third commitment Alabama has picked up in the last …
Read More »Noblesville DE Israel Oladipupo commits to Boston College after ‘pretty hectic process.’
Considering Israel Oladipupo has just two years of experience playing the sport, his best football is likely in front of him. Boston College is counting on it. Oladipupo, a 6-3, 235-pound outside linebacker from Noblesville, committed to Boston College following a weekend official visit. His commitment followed official visits to Indiana and Oklahoma State earlier this month. Oladipupo was scheduled …
Read More »Three players named ‘Dudes of the Week’ by Ohio State football
We are deep into the offseason for Ohio State football, but there’s still plenty of workouts and action going on behind the scenes at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. In fact, by the looks of it, there’s some serious business being put in by players as they continue to prepare for preseason camp and what everyone hopes is a season …
Read More »Ohio State linebacker transferring back to Northwestern
Ohio State linebacker Nigel Glover will be transferring back to Northwestern, just one year after he made the move from the Wildcats to the Buckeyes. It makes sense. Glover originally picked Northwestern out of high school, then transferred to OSU at the beginning of last season when head coach Pat Fitzgerald was let go. He never really carved out a …
Read More »10 things to know as football recruiting is heating up for Central Indiana prospects
There has been a flurry of commitments from Central Indiana football players over the past few days, including Israel Oladipupo picking Boston College and Eugene Hilton Jr., choosing Wisconsin. Here are 10 more things to know in local football recruiting in a busy June: ∎ Westfield quarterback Carsen Melvin committed to Bowling Green. The 6-4, 205-pound Melvin was a backup …
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