Daily Archives: February 11, 2024

In Roob’s Observations: A crucial addition to Eagles’ coaching staff

In Roob’s Observations: A crucial addition to Eagles’ coaching staff originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Why Clint Hurtt is a critical hire for the Eagles, a look at Charle Young’s unprecedented rookie year for the Eagles and my thoughts on Greg Ward. Yes, Greg Ward. Here’s a Super Bowl Weekend shipment of Roob’s 10 Random Eagles Observations! 1. One …

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Win totals released for all Big Ten teams in 2024 college football season

We are getting closer and closer to the start of spring football across the nation, and in about a month, teams will be strapping up their helmets and getting prepared for various spring games, giving fans an early look at their newly constructed rosters. Though the transfer portal is still open in certain spots, and the coaching carousel continues to …

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Sex, Snacks and Videotape: A History of Super Bowl Ad Breaks

In retrospect, it’s tricky to connect the dots between the low-stakes experiment that was the first Super Bowl in 1967 and the great American secular holiday/marketing extravaganza that the game is today. Not only was the Chiefs-Packers showdown promoted as the “First AFL-NFL World Championship Game,” but the receiver who hauled in the first touchdown pass of the new era …

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Wisconsin football’s all-time leading rushers

If the Wisconsin football program is known for one thing, it’s running backs. The program boasts some of the best in college football history and has sent stars at the position on to have massive success in the NFL. Related: Way-too-early record predictions for every Big Ten football team in 2024 When Melvin Gordon, Montee Ball, Jonathan Taylor or Braelon Allen …

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5-star safety DJ Pickett names top five schools

Five-star safety recruit D.J. Pickett has announced his top five schools.  Pickett, who is a member of the class of 2025, plays football for Zephyrhills High School, which is located outside of Tampa, Florida. Pickett plays both wide receiver and safety, but he is primarily considered a safety prospect. Pickett has explosive speed and takes long strides. He could also …

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Win projections for every SEC team in 2024

College football realignment has reached the forefront for nearly every major conference heading into the 2024 season, especially in the SEC. Texas and Oklahoma will officially leave the Big 12 to join what is still considered the toughest conference in college football. While the Texas Longhorns were just a play away from facing the Michigan Wolverines in the National Championship …

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