IMG Academy linebacker Gavin Nix has been a frequent visitor to the Swamp over the past two years, but his most recent trip still gave him new insights into a program that he’s very familiar with. Nix was on campus on June 20 and got to see what a regular summer day is like for Florida football players, according to …
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Colts QB Anthony Richardson adjusting to NFL’s small margin of error
If the Indianapolis Colts have a small margin of error, the margin for rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson is even smaller. The franchise selected Richardson with the No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, hoping he would be the answer they desperately sought. Unequivocally, Richardson understands the expectations. “First red zone day, I realized how small the windows were and …
Read More »Four-star UNC football WR target sets decision date
Mack Brown and the UNC football program have been on a bit of a roll recently in terms of recruiting. The Tar Heels now have 22 commitments in the 2024 class which ranks in the top 25 right now. After landing another commitment on July 4th, the Tar Heels are hoping to keep the momentum rolling. And they will soon …
Read More »Colts’ Shane Steichen ranked 24th among NFL HCs
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen is one of three rookie head coaches taking on the leadership role of a new team in 2023, and he’s currently being viewed as the top-ranked coach of the trio. In CBS Sports’ latest rankings of the head coaches around the NFL, Steichen came in at No. 24 overall, which was ahead of DeMeco …
Read More »Why Stillwater football coach Tucker Barnard is leaving 6A-II power for job in Arkansas
After guiding Stillwater football to its first state championship since 1967, Tucker Barnard is leaving for a familiar place. Barnard, the Class 6A-II Pioneers’ head coach since 2011, has accepted the same position at Class 5A Shiloh Christian in Arkansas. He will also serve as the athletic director at Shiloh, where he was the defensive coordinator before coaching in Stillwater. …
Read More »Tom Brady, Joe Burrow and the list of athletes at Michael Rubin’s star-studded party
Michael Rubin knows how to throw a party. Rubin, the CEO of Fanatics who also owned significant stakes in the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils from 2013 to 2022, has plenty of famous friends in the sports and pop culture world. So when he threw an exclusive “white party” last weekend, the guest list was something to …
Read More »Cowboys ranked No. 12 in 3-year cap health analysis
There’s a common belief among those in the know that cover the NFL. Any team looking beyond the next three years when planning for their organizations future is wasting their time. Certainly teams want to remain competitive year after year, but there’s so much flux in the way teams are constructed and players’ careers play out that a three-year plan …
Read More »Gene Smith responds to question of whether Ryan Day is on the ‘hot seat’ after Michigan losses
If you’ve been listening to some of the national media and those up in Ann Arbor, many would have you believe that Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is on the proverbial “hot seat” after losing to Michigan two straight years. Because of it, there hasn’t been a Big Ten title and OSU missed out on the College Football Playoff …
Read More »5 Packers who could be first-time Pro Bowlers in 2023
The Green Bay Packers are going into the 2023 season having four players on the roster with prior Pro Bowl nods: offensive tackle David Bakhtiari, cornerback Jaire Alexander, running back Aaron Jones and offensive guard Elgton Jenkins. Will a teammate join them as Pro Bowlers this season? Here are the Packers’ best candidates to be a first-time Pro Bowler in …
Read More »Elite OL Jonathan Daniels names top three schools
Four-star offensive line recruit Jonathan Daniels has named his top three schools. Daniels’ top schools are Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida State. Jonathan Daniels went on June official visits to all three of this top schools. The elite offensive line prospect additionally visited the LSU Tigers, but did not put LSU among his contenders. The 6-foot-4, 280-pound offensive lineman is considered …
Read More »Seeking new deal, free agent Vladimir Tarasenko changes agents
Vladimir Tarasenko, one of the most notable names available in NHL unrestricted free agency, has changed agents as he seeks a new contract. Tarasenko, 31, is now represented by JP Barry and Pat Brisson of CAA, as Brisson confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday. CAA represents some of the NHL’s biggest names, including Sidney Crosby and Patrick Kane. Tarasenko had been …
Read More »Packers rookie QB Sean Clifford gets a perfect ‘house warming gift’ from Aaron Rodgers
First, Sean Clifford got Aaron Rodgers’ locker. Now, the Green Bay Packers’ rookie quarterback has a framed signed jersey and a message of support from Rodgers. Clifford, a fifth-round draft pick out of Penn State, loved it. “Not a bad house warming gift … thank you!” Clifford tweeted last week with a photo of the framed jersey. Rodgers wrote on …
Read More »Bama Hammer previews Texas and Alabama in Week 2
Bama Hammer is pumping the brakes on the Texas Longhorns in 2023. Albeit, it comes with a caveat. In a recent article by Bama Hammer’s Ronald Evans, he poked holes in the notion that the Longhorns are as good as they purport to be this season. Evans detailed his surprising doubts about the Texas defense heading into the 2023 matchup. …
Read More »Jason McIntyre’s 5 bold NFL predictions
Annually, the NFL season is nothing if not … unpredictable. On Wednesday’s edition of “The Herd with Colin Cowherd”, Jason McIntyre — filling in for Colin — revealed five bold predictions for the upcoming year. Let’s dive in and see what’s on McIntyre’s mind: BOLD PREDICTION NO. 1: Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl window is closed J-Mac’s thoughts: “Three straight incredible …
Read More »Titans to potentially wear Houston Oilers throwback uniforms for multiple games in 2023, per report
The Tennessee Titans are planning to honor their past by breaking out one of the most iconic uniforms in NFL history this year — and could do so for multiple games. In a recent Titans mailbag, team writer Jim Wyatt was asked if Tennessee could break out the throwbacks for both home and away games in 2023. Wyatt responded saying …
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