Monthly Archives: March 2024

Texas A&M staffer, ex-Arkansas State star Blaise Taylor accused of poisoning girlfriend, unborn child

Getty Images Texas A&M staff member and former Arkansas State star Blaise Taylor has been arrested on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend and her unborn child, authorities say. Taylor faces two counts of first-degree murder in the poisoning of Jade Benning and her five-month-old fetus in February 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. U.S. Marshals arrested Taylor in Utah this week just …

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Michigan football DL coach Greg Scruggs arrested for OWI, 10 days after being hired

New Michigan football defensive line coach Greg Scruggs was arrested for allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated early Saturday morning in Ann Arbor. Scruggs, 33, was officially hired earlier this month by new head coach Sherrone Moore on March 6 to join a completely revamped defensive coaching staff after spending last year at the University of Wisconsin coaching the same …

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Hurricanes G Spencer Martin agrees to 1-year extension

Mar 16, 2024, 02:06 PM ET Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Spencer Martin agreed to terms on a one-year, $775,000 contract extension through the 2024-25 season, the team announced Saturday. Martin, 28, is 4-0-1 with a 1.97 goals-against average and a .922 save percentage in five games with Carolina since being claimed off waivers from the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 19. …

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Michael Gallup scheduled to visit Panthers

The Panthers and wide receiver Michael Gallup are set to spend some time together. Gallup was released by the Cowboys on Friday and Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that he is scheduled to visit the Panthers next week. It’s the first word of a visit for Gallup since he was let go in Dallas. The Panthers traded for Diontae …

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L’Jarius Sneed rumors: Colts and Titans interested, but Chiefs CB’s asking price too high, per report

USATSI The Kansas City Chiefs had two significant defensive free agents to make decisions on this offseason in lineman Chris Jones and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed. General manager Brett Veach locked down Jones on a five-year deal worth nearly $160 million, but slapped the franchise tag on Sneed, while keeping an open mind towards a potential trade. No trade came to fruition …

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Jets 2024 NFL Mock Draft Roundup: Projections see OT as Gang Green’s No. 10 overall pick

The Jets enter the 2024 NFL Draft with five picks, including No. 10 overall. Ahead of a pivotal season, how will the Jets use their first-round selection? Here’s what the experts have the Jets doing… Oct 28, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon State Beavers offensive lineman Taliese Fuaga #75 walks off the field against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary …

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Purdy is incredible outlier among 2022 NFL Draft quarterbacks

Purdy is incredible outlier among 2022 NFL Draft quarterbacks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Among quarterbacks selected in the 2022 NFL Draft, 49ers signal-caller Brock Purdy is in a league of his own. The artist formerly known as “Mr. Irrelevant” has ascended to NFL stardom in his season-plus as San Francisco’s starting quarterback, and the success of his …

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2025 running back gets USC football offer from Anthony Jones Jr.

Newly-hired USC Trojans running back coach Anthony Jones Jr. has made his first offer in his new position. That offer went to Murfeesboro, Tennessee, native Daune Morris from Oakland High School. The 2025 running back originally is from Chattanooga, where Jones got his start with the Mocs at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC). Morris is a 5-9, 190-pound tailback. He …

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Adam Butler re-signs with Raiders

After a good year in Las Vegas in 2023, defensive tackle Adam Butler is returning in 2024. Butler has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Raiders, according to multiple reports. The 29-year-old Butler originally signed with the Patriots as an undrafted rookie in 2017. He played four seasons in New England and then one in Miami, but …

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Georgia native and top 2026 linebacker is offered by USC football

Xavier Griffin is quickly becoming one of the most heavily recruited defensive players in the Class of 2026. Gainesville (Georgia) High School four-star linebacker Xavier Griffin has gotten a offer from USC. Griffin ranks as the nation’s No. 7 linebacker and the No. 77 overall prospect for 2026 in the On3 Industry Ranking. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound rising junior has offers …

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247Sports ranks Texas running back room No. 9 in the country

The Texas running back room is set to thrive in 2024. One college football writer has it as one of the 10 best running back rooms in the nation. 247Sports’ Conner Bahns ranks the Texas ball carrying unit No. 9 in the country. He provided the following justification for their high ranking for the upcoming season “Former No. 1 running …

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