Ohio State opened spring football practice on Tuesday with five scholarship quarterbacks rotating through drills as they vie for the starting job.. But Buckeyes coaches do not appear in a hurry to resolve the high-profile position battle to replace Kyle McCord following his transfer to Syracuse. Mar 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterbacks, from left, Devin Brown, …
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Arkansas football offensive lineman departs program just before spring practice
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — There was one big surprise to the Arkansas football roster that was published online and released to the media Tuesday, just two days before the first spring practice. Offensive lineman Andrew Chamblee is no longer with the Razorbacks. Head coach Sam Pittman said that Chamblee lost his love for the game and is moving on to be …
Read More »Tennessee basketball vs. South Carolina: Scouting report, score prediction
Tennessee basketball is chasing a second SEC title in coach Rick Barnes’ tenure. The No. 4 Vols (23-6, 13-3 SEC) can claim the conference crown with a win against No. 16 South Carolina (24-5, 12-4) on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2) in Columbia, South Carolina. Here is what to know about the matchup: Tennessee basketball is playing for an outright …
Read More »Clemson lands the No. 3 seed in this latest College Football Playoff prediction
As college football’s offseason rolls on, teams are gearing up for the upcoming 2024 season by beefing up their rosters through recruiting and the transfer portal. The Clemson Tigers, known for their talent and solid coaching, have their sights set on making it to the College Football Playoff. To get there, they’ll need to bring their A-game in 2024, whether …
Read More »Paul Finebaum rips Group of Five inclusion in 12-team playoff: ‘Sick and tired of it’
Among the features of the new 12-team College Football Playoff format is a guaranteed spot for the highest-ranked champion from a Group of Five conference, which will offer an opportunity for a program from outside the sport’s traditional power structure to compete for a national championship. One of the most prominent voices in college football isn’t pleased with the development. …
Read More »What went wrong with BYU’s offense last year, and how can the Cougars fix it?
The BYU football team runs through drills during the first day of spring camp Feb. 29, 2024, in Provo. | Aaron Cornia/BYU It has been a long and trying football offseason for BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick, the man most responsible for getting the Cougars’ attack rolling again after BYU’s offense plummeted to the bottom fourth of most NCAA statistical …
Read More »Alabama basketball listless in loss at Florida as SEC title hopes fade
Alabama basketball just didn’t have it against Florida. Take your pick to fill in what “it” was. Sometimes it was defense. Other times, offense. Whatever the Crimson Tide needed to beat Florida, it wasn’t there. What Alabama did have? Too many turnovers. Too many lapses. Too many mistakes. As a result, the Crimson Tide went to Gainesville and left without …
Read More »Calallen ISD names search firm members, posts job opening for head football coach/athletic director
The Calallen Independent School District announced Monday the four members of the We Will Win Consulting search firm that will help select the next head football coach and athletic director at Calallen High School. Former New Braunfels ISD superintendent Cade Smith, retired Allen ISD athletic director Steve Williams, Dr. Curtis Culwell and retired Southlake Carroll athletic director and head football …
Read More »Panthers add new offensive quality control coach
Well, maybe the 2024 Carolina Panthers coaching staff wasn’t completely finalized after all. Thanks to the due diligence of Mike Kaye from The Charlotte Observer and a Twitter user, we now know that the organization has hired Dean Petzing as an offensive quality control coach. Petzing had been added to the staff’s webpage on the Panthers’ official team site. The Wellesley, Mass. …
Read More »‘I want to be happy’: Chip Kelly explains why he became Ohio State’s offensive coordinator
Before UCLA’s LA Bowl game in December, Bruins quarterbacks coach Ryan Gunderson left to become Oregon State’s offensive coordinator. By necessity, head coach Chip Kelly took over the quarterback position group during bowl preparation. He loved it. He’d been a head coach in college and the NFL for so long that he didn’t realize how much enjoyed getting into the …
Read More »Analysis: After years of quiet quitting, Chip Kelly admits he didn’t want to be at UCLA
Former UCLA coach Chip Kelly said during a news conference Tuesday he left the Bruins to be the Ohio State offensive coordinator because he wants to focus on players rather than being a CEO leading a program. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times) In his first attempt to explain his self-imposed demotion, Chip Kelly said he’s never thought about quitting …
Read More »Ohio State football: New faces, new roles as spring ball begins
Mar. 5—COLUMBUS — Ohio State football began spring practice Tuesday morning. Although the temperature was in the mid 50s, the Buckeyes practiced indoors at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, starting what they hope will be a long journey that culminates with a return to the championship form that has eluded them for the last three seasons. “No pads, but it …
Read More »Ole Miss football announces date, time for 2024 Grove Bowl
OXFORD ― The 2024 Grove Bowl, Ole Miss football’s annual spring scrimmage, will take place on April 13, according to an announcement made Tuesday. The event is set to begin at 3 p.m. Broadcast info has yet to be publicly announced – last year’s event was streamed on SEC Network+. The Grove Bowl will mark the conclusion of Ole Miss’ …
Read More »Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin strikes again, trolls transfer Decamerion Richardson
OXFORD — Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin is at it again. An Ole Miss fan account shared a list Monday of the top 40-yard dash times at last week’s NFL scouting combine. On the list, Decamerion Richardson is labeled as an Ole Miss player, along with Deantre Prince. Richardson played four seasons at Mississippi State before announcing his intent …
Read More »FAMU defensive backs coach Davon Morgan departing to lead fellow HBCU football program
Success leads to elevation. After two seasons, Florida A&M defensive backs coach Davon Morgan is leaving the program to become the head football coach of Bluefield State. Morgan, a former Virginia Tech and NFL safety, had his official press conference on Tuesday, where he was introduced as the program’s new head coach. Morgan, 35, is tasked to turn around Bluefield State football after it went …
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