Michigan has fired linebackers coach Chris Partridge, the school announced in a statement Friday morning. Partridge was the Paramus Catholic head coach from 2010-14, leading the Paladins to two state titles. “Effective today, Chris Partridge has been relieved of his duties as a member of the Michigan Football staff,” read a message from team spokesman Dave Ablauf. “Rick Minter will …
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10 NFL QB observations for Week 11: Injuries piling up with more stars hurt; Patrick Mahomes missing weapon
It’s never a dull moment in the NFL, especially at the quarterback position where another star QB is seemingly hurt every week. That’s where my 10 QB observations starts today: 1. Potential Burrow injury impact in AFC Hold the phones, Bengals fans, because Joe Burrow left Thursday’s game with a sprained right wrist. You might want to get to know …
Read More »Fantasy Football Week 11: What to watch for
This embedded content is not available in your region. BINGE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES at KANSAS CITY CHIEFS The two top teams in the league will meet as both come off their bye week. A delightful matchup awaits in this Super Bowl rematch where the bones of both 2022 teams remain but several critical areas of transition have emerged. From a fantasy …
Read More »Fantasy hockey weekend watch – Waiver wire picks and starting goalies
Victoria Matiash, Fantasy HockeyNov 17, 2023, 01:00 PM ET CloseESPN.com Fantasy Contributor since 2010Part-time anchor at NEWSTALK1010 Only the San Jose Sharks are idle through this three-day stretch, encompassing three games Friday, a whopping 13 on Saturday, followed by five contests Sunday. Match-up highlights include the Anaheim Ducks hosting a Florida Panthers team that’s playing its second game in as …
Read More »Pac-12 football game predictions for Week 12
The Pac-12 Conference regular season is coming to an end, although the future of the Pac-12 looks like it will be the Pac-2. This is in reference to the latest news regarding Washington State and Oregon State. This weekend, Oregon State-Washington is the biggest game, and UCLA-USC could be the final game of Chip Kelly’s time in Westwood. Besides that, …
Read More »NFL investigating Bengals after Joe Burrow injury, plus Week 11 bold predictions and Bengals-Ravens grades
BALTIMORE — Welcome to the Friday edition of the Pick Six newsletter! I’m writing today from a hotel room in Baltimore that is filled with dejected Bengals, which makes sense, because it has been a rough 24 hours for them. Not only did the Bengals lose to the Ravens on Thursday night, but the team also lost Joe Burrow to …
Read More »Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: Prediction, odds, picks
The Cleveland Browns (6-3) and Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) will play each other in a battle of two division rivals. The Browns are slight favorites (-1.5). The Browns defeated the Baltimore Ravens 33-31 last week, while the Steelers took down the Green Bay Packers 23-19. Who will be victorious in this AFC North tilt? Here’s everything you need to know about …
Read More »Elite 2025 OT Cortez Smith to visit Auburn this weekend
Auburn’s 2025 recruiting class is off to a great start with six commitments already and the Tigers are firmly in the race for several other elite players. One of them is four-star offensive lineman Cortez Smith and Hugh Freeze and Co. will get to make their pitch to him this weekend. The Lilburn, Georgia product announced on social media Thursday …
Read More »2023 NFL MVP odds, best bets entering Week 11: Jared Goff looks like value; breaking down the top candidates
Following the Ravens’ 34-20 win over the Bengals, Ravens fans flooded down in front of the Amazon postgame show and chanted “M-V-P! M-V-P! M-V-P!” repeatedly as Lamar Jackson emerged and joined the set. Fans do that pretty frequently, but in the case of these rabid Baltimore fans, they’re most certainly not wrong. Lamar is near the top of the board …
Read More »Why retired Army veteran gifted 49ers star Kittle his military uniform
Why retired Army veteran gifted 49ers star Kittle his military uniform originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area George Kittle is the 49ers’ NFL Salute to Service Award finalist for all that he gives back to the men and women of the Armed Forces, but last Sunday in Jacksonville, a veteran decided to return the favor to the All-Pro tight …
Read More »Caleb Williams will likely play his last game for USC vs UCLA, though bowl decision hasn’t yet been made
USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams will likely play his very last football game for the Men of Troy this Saturday against UCLA. It will bring to an end a significant and historic college career, one which delivered countless highlights and the 2022 Heisman Trophy. Beating the Bruins would be the perfect way to salvage the season and end a memorable …
Read More »2023 NFL odds? Joe Burrow’s injury shifts Bengals’ Super Bowl odds
The Cincinnati Bengals came up short in a prime-time matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night but suffered a much bigger loss than just the 34-20 final score. In the second quarter, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow left the game due to a sprained right wrist and did not return. It is unclear if Burrow will miss further time with …
Read More »NFL to investigate Bengals over Joe Burrow injury: League set to look into whether team violated NFL policy
The Bengals could be in hot water over Joe Burrow’s injury. CBS Sports Lead NFL Insider Jonathan Jones has reported the team is being investigated by the league for possible non-compliance with the NFL’s injury policy when it comes to Burrow’s injury. The Bengals quarterback was knocked out of the game on Thursday night after suffering what appeared to be a non-contract …
Read More »NFL Week 11 Practice Squad Power Rankings: Calling all quarterbacks; several young options for teams in need
The 2023 season is becoming the year of the (injured) quarterback. Aaron Rodgers, Justin Fields, Daniel Jones, Deshaun Watson, Kirk Cousins, Ryan Tannehill, Derek Carr, Mac Jones, and now, most recently, Joe Burrow. And all this calamity comes a year after a record-65 quarterbacks started regular-season games. The current injury epidemic has reminded us all how vital the backup quarterback …
Read More »UGA football offers talented OL Malachi Goodman
The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to class of 2025 offensive tackle recruit Malachi Goodman. Goodman plays high school football for Paramus Catholic High School in Paramus, New Jersey. Georgia is recruiting the state of New Jersey much harder ever since defensive backs coach Fran Brown joined Kirby Smart’s staff. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound interior offensive lineman is currently an …
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