Fall camp is around the corner, and we’re only 48 days from the start of the Texas football season. With that comes an all-important August that will play a huge role in the Longhorns’ 2023 record. There are more certainties heading into this fall camp than the last. Last year quarterbacks Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers were reportedly neck-and-neck throughout …
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Cowboys not expected to reach long-term deal with franchise-tagged Tony Pollard, per report
USATSI The Dallas Cowboys surely expect to have running back Tony Pollard in the fold for the 2023 season, but if they want to have him for longer than that, they may need to wait a while to hammer out a new contract agreement. According to a report from ESPN, the Cowboys and Pollard are not expected to agree on …
Read More »Marcus Freeman, Blake Fisher, Joe Alt ride New York carousel
Much has been made about the Notre Dame football team’s excursion to New York City. Of course, it being the summer, this is the perfect time to get out and explore all the Big Apple has to offer. That includes riding a carousel, which Marcus Freeman, Blake Fisher and joe alt did while a few others watched. Luckily, the Irish …
Read More »Rundown of the NFL teams who haven’t won a playoff game in 5+ seasons
The last time the Pittsburgh Steelers won a playoff game was all the way back in 2016. Pittsburgh has made it to the playoffs three times since then but hasn’t had the good fortune to pull off a playoff win. But they aren’t alone. Here is a full rundown of all the NFL teams with five or more seasons without …
Read More »Who is recent Iowa PWO commit Trent Cakerice?
The Iowa program is synonymous with walk-ons that turn into future difference makers. The Hawkeyes were treated just last season to a former walk-on transformed into an everyday starter in defensive back Quinn Schulte. A product of Xavier High School in Cedar Rapids, Schulte registered 71 tackles, seven passes defensed and one interception in the 2022 season. He is expected …
Read More »Nelson, Kelly seek bounce-back seasons
Jul. 16—INDIANAPOLIS — There’s no bigger boost available to the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive line this season than a return to form for left guard Quenton Nelson. Slowed by back and ankle injuries, the past two seasons haven’t lived up to the three-time All-Pro’s lofty standards. The slippage was especially evident in 2022, when Nelson was charged with five sacks surrendered …
Read More »Michigan football loses out on teammate of Jadyn Davis
Michigan football was in the pole position for four-star wide receiver Jordan Shipp, until it wasn’t. The Wolverines were long favorites for the Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day wideout — who is high school teammates with Michigan commits Jadyn Davis and Channing Goodwin. However, Shipp had a strong urge to stay home and play for Mack Brown and North Carolina. He …
Read More »DeAndre Hopkins’ contract details and incentives with Titans revealed
The Tennessee Titans were clearly more serious than everyone else, including the New England Patriots, about signing five-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins to a deal. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it was a two-year, $26 million deal worth upwards of $3 million in incentives for each year. The incentives are determined in catches, yards and touchdowns. It’s a deal …
Read More »Three Tar Heels named to 247Sports’ Preseason All-ACC coaching staff
North Carolina’s offensive line coach Randy Clement, running back coach Larry Porter, and receivers coach Lonnie Galloway have been named to 247Sports’ Preseason All-ACC coaching staff. A few Tar Heels staff received some preseason flowers Wednesday after being selected as coaches featured on 247Sports’ preseason list that rosters whom they believe belong on the All-ACC staff with help from the …
Read More »Why Shanahan won’t dial up Hail Mary play before halftime
Why Shanahan won’t dial up Hail Mary play before halftime originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area There’s a reason 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan rarely calls for a Hail Mary on the final play before halftime. “My dad [Mike Shanahan] would get mad at me every second quarter when I’d call a Hail Mary from the 50-yard line,” Shanahan told …
Read More »SEC West favorites, Jayden Daniels among storylines to watch at SEC Media Days this week
SEC Media Days are set to begin in Nashville this week, and there’s no better signal that the college football season is right around the corner. This year, a lot more talk will center around LSU thanks to a surprising Year 1 that saw the Tigers win the SEC West. Looking at some of the top storylines that will be …
Read More »Bears offseason winners and losers heading into training camp
Bears offseason winners and losers heading into training camp originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Bears report to training camp in under 10 days, and once they get back to work they’ll begin the grind to prepare for the regular season. This is where the “reps chart” we’ve heard about from coaches will turn into a “depth chart.” It’s …
Read More »If this one thing happens, USC will have a historic and successful season
The USC Trojans want to be where the Georgia Bulldogs currently are. USC wants to be a back-to-back national champion again, as it was in 2003 and 2004. USC wants to be in the College Football Playoff on an annual basis. USC wants to be at the very center of the conversation in college football not just in late November, …
Read More »DeAndre Hopkins to join Titans: How three-time All-Pro WR will affect Tennessee’s offense, plus fantasy impact
After a protracted courtship, the Tennessee Titans are expected to sign All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, CBS Sports NFL Insider Jonathan Jones confirmed. The two-year contract will pay him $26 million in 2023 and 2024, including as much as $15 million during the first season, according to NFL Media. SportsLine’s Stephen Oh projected the impact of the signing, and it …
Read More »Reports – Coyotes sign Matias Maccelli to 3-year contract
Jul 16, 2023, 05:21 PM ET SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Arizona Coyotes have signed restricted free agent forward Matias Maccelli to a three-year, $10.2 million contract, a person familiar with the deal said on Sunday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. Maccelli’s contract was first reported by PHNX …
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