College Football

2 Florida fixes that will help Gators count to 11 on special teams

GAINESVILLE — They might not seem like much to the Florida Gators and their nine-figure athletic budget. One more staffer in Billy Napier’s army. Another piece of equipment. But if Napier’s team has a chance of making it to a bowl and returning to respectability, the additions could end up as two of the most important investments UF has made …

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Portland lineman Zac Stascausky leaves Gophers’ recruiting class

Portland, Ore., offensive lineman Zac Stascausky de-committed from the Gophers recruiting class on Tuesday. The three-star, 6-foot-6 and 275-pound recruit first committed to Minnesota on June 8. He picked up a scholarship offer from Washington on July 19 and reportedly visited the Seattle campus last weekend. “After countless conversations with my family and coaches, I will be de-commiting from the …

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Mark Gronowski headlines 2024 Walter Payton Award Preseason Watch List

South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski throws a pass while warming up before the FCS semifinal game against Montana State on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium in Brookings, SD. South Dakota State quarterback and reigning Walter Payton Award winner Mark Gronowski was named to a 35-player preseason watch list for the 2024 Walter Payton Award Tuesday …

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Ranking Oklahoma high school football’s best running backs in 2024 season

It’s a comeback season for many high school tailbacks in Oklahoma high school football. Several premier running backs had their 2023 campaigns cut short due to injuries, but they’re ready to replenish their teams’ backfield depth this year. For others, it’s time to build after breakout football seasons a year ago. Expect to see plenty of electric touchdown runs when these dominant …

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Gaston gives Nocona an electric weapon in all three phases

Caden Gaston is a weapon. And any time the Nocona senior touches the football, he’s got a chance to score. “He’s just an athlete,” Nocona coach Brad Crutsinger said. “He’s one of the best athletes that I’ve ever coached. He’s really grown up a lot mentally. Athletically, he’s just able to do things that aren’t easy to do. He’s incredible.” …

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Tuesdays with Gorney: Recruiting is fun again in Alabama

© Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Recruiting is fun once again in the state of Alabama. Gone are the days of Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban running roughshod over some outmatched Auburn coach trying to keep up with the GOAT. New Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer has proven already that he can be an elite recruiter on the national stage as his …

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Feedback rolls in from big weekend

The final weekend of visits and camps to close out the summer was incredibly busy across the country. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney has the latest in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. FACT OR FICTION: Five-star David Sanders will sign with Nebraska or Tennessee ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position | State CLASS OF 2026 …

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NFL Top 100: Nos. 61-80 as high school recruits

© Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports The football season is around the corner and during the summer NFL.com releases its top 100 list for the upcoming season. Years ago, all these players were ranked and went through the recruiting process. We take a look back on how those things played out. THIS SERIES: Nos. 81-100 ***** MORE: Recruiting Rumor Mill | …

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