Nick believes the records coming out of the NFC East are very impressive. The Eagles, Cowboys, and Commanders all won on Sunday. The Giants were unable to take home a win but remain at 6-2 in the division. Nick explains there is no shot for the Cowboys or Giants to take first place from the Eagles because they have the …
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Dan Orlovsky has message for Zach Wilson: ‘Grow the fudge up’
Many folks were fired up after watching Zach Wilson’s performance against the New England Patriots and many have some strong words to describe that performance. One prominent NFL analyst was among that group and had a direct message for him Monday morning. Appearing on ESPN’s “Get Up” Monday morning, NFL analyst and former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky talked about Wilson …
Read More »Auburn hires ex-Mississippi State athletic director Cohen
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) Auburn named former Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen to the same position on Monday, charging him with hiring a new football coach. The school announced Cohen’s hire about six hours after saying that President Chris Roberts had fired second-year Tigers coach Bryan Harsin. Cohen had been athletic director at Mississippi State since November 2016 after a …
Read More »With Smith, Quinn gone, Bears’ D could be in for tough times
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) The Chicago Bears weren’t exactly striking fear in opponents even when they had three-time Pro Bowl defensive end Robert Quinn and star linebacker Roquan Smith. After trading both in the past week, things could get even tougher. The Bears agreed to send Smith to the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens on Monday, a day after the Dallas …
Read More »Auburn hires Mississippi State’s John Cohen as next athletic director to lead coaching search
Auburn hired Mississippi State athletic director John Cohen to the same position, the university announced Monday. Cohen, who began his tenure as Mississippi State AD in 2016, recplaces Allen Greene, who left the job on Aug. 31 just before a tumultuous football season began for the Tigers. “John has a wealth of experience in college athletics, particularly in the Southeastern Conference and his …
Read More »NFL celebrates Halloween: A look at some of the best costumes from around the league
Getty Images It’s Oct. 31, which means Halloween is here. It’s the excuse we all need to dress up as our favorite character, as something funny or as something spooky. It’s fun to get in on the fun, and even some of the most famous athletes decide to take on a new identity with their Halloween costumes. Some NFL players …
Read More »Browns announce Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Perrion Winfrey, 5 other inactives vs. Bengals
The Cleveland Browns have announced their inactives as they get ready to square off against the Cincinnati Bengals. Listing seven players as inactive, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey are among them. Owusu-Koramoah entered the game as questionable after being listed on the injury list all week. Winfrey appears to be a healthy scratch as he has yet …
Read More »Did Packers find a path forward in loss to Bills?: NFC North analysis
Carmen Vitali NFC North Reporter Well, the Packers didn’t get blown out on Sunday Night Football in Buffalo against maybe the best team in the league. So, they got that going for them. Which is nice. But taking moral victories has never consoled Packers fans, and why would it? Green Bay has been at the top of the NFC North …
Read More »After Auburn ousted Bryan Harsin in another multimillion dollar mistake, who will be able to clean up the mess?
On December 13, 2020, Auburn fired its head football coach, Gus Malzahn. Per terms of the contract, Malzahn was owed $21.45 million. Half of that — or $10.275 million — was paid within 30 days of termination. The rest is being paid annually in $2.68 million installments even though Malzahn quickly accepted a new head coaching job at UCF, which …
Read More »Cowboys climb, Eagles hold steady in Bucky Brooks’ top 10 NFL teams
With the Cowboys and Vikings putting on offensive and defensive shows on Sunday, did they move up on the mighty Eagles, Bills and the idle Chiefs? And where do the Giants and Jets stand after getting knocked off their lofty perches? After Week 8, here’s my take on the league’s top 10 teams. 1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-0) The most complete …
Read More »Why 49ers are NFL’s ‘scariest’ team after win vs. Rams in Dan Orlovsky’s eyes
Why 49ers are NFL’s ‘scariest’ team in Orlovsky’s eyes originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea Things that go bump in the night: Ghosts, werewolves and … the 49ers? After their dominant 31-14 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky certainly thinks so. The former NFL quarterback ranked the league’s top five scariest teams …
Read More »Buffalo vs. Ohio odds, line: 2022 college football picks, Week 10 MACtion predictions from proven model
The Ohio Bobcats (5-3) host the Buffalo Bulls (5-3) in a Tuesday night MACtion contest at Peden Stadium. After starting the season off 0-3, Buffalo has reeled off a five-game win streak. Likewise, Ohio rolls into this conference bout on a three-game win streak. The Bobcats aim to improve to 5-0 at home. Kickoff from Peden Stadium in Athens is …
Read More »USWNT getting familiar names back, like Alex Morgan, Mallory Pugh
What’s next for USWNT in the fight for equitability? USWNT legends Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd look at what’s next in the fight for equal pay after the landmark $24 million settlement with US Soccer earlier this year. USA TODAY Some familiar faces are rejoining the U.S. women for next month’s friendlies against Germany, with more to come in the …
Read More »Peter Skoronski NFL Draft 2023: Scouting report, recruiting profile, prospect ranking, more on Northwestern OT
Getty Images Northwestern offensive tackle Peter Skoronski is one of the top prospects, regardless of position, as the college football season progresses and we look ahead to the 2023 NFL Draft. Skoronski, the best offensive lineman prospect in school history, has lived up to the hype through two seasons with the Wildcats. He has started in all 21 of his …
Read More »Joel Klatt weighs in on Michigan football vs. MSU tunnel controversy
The assault of Gemon Green and Ja’Den McBurrows in the Michigan Stadium tunnel continues to be a hot topic across the college football landscape, and it’s one that’s likely to continue being one for the foreseeable future. But Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt hopes that it doesn’t. That is, he wants the investigation to run its course and for everyone to …
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