Banks lauds Purdy’s ‘confidence’, improved leadership skills originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy was quickly thrown into a leadership position when he was named the 49ers’ starting quarterback in Week 13 of the 2023 season. The young quarterback’s success has not been a surprise for guard Aaron Banks, who saw Purdy’s behavior from the …

EWING – Any questions surrounding Athan Kaliakmanis’ role for Rutgers football have been eliminated, any speculation about his job has ended. Kaliakmanis is the Scarlet Knights’ starting quarterback. He’s not just appreciative for the chance, but ready to embrace it. “I’m super grateful and blessed,” Kaliakmanis said. “But I haven’t arrived yet. It’s time to work, getting the guys together …

The Gophers football program got its first Summer Splash recruiting weekend off to a strong start Friday when the second-ranked player in Minnesota in the 2025 class gave a verbal commitment to coach P.J. Fleck. Abu Tarawallie, a three-star defensive lineman from Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove, announced Friday that he will join the Gophers. The 6-3, 275-pounder is …

The NFL has released the 2024 preseason schedule, with five games set for national television. The preseason starts on Thursday, August 1 in Canton, Ohio, with the Hall of Fame Game between the Texans and Bears at 8 p.m. on ESPN and ABC. Week Two of the preseason has the Saints and 49ers meeting on Sunday, August 18 at 8 …

The Gophers football program picked up a huge in-state commitment from Abu Tarawallie on Friday. Tarawallie, of Heritage Christian Academy in Maple Grove, narrowed his finalists down to the Gophers, Wisconsin, Michigan State and Kansas State on June 1. He previously had plans to visit all four finalists this month and was scheduled to be a part of the Gophers’ …

The Jaguars continued to address their offensive line depth Friday. They claimed center Jack Anderson off waivers, the team announced. The Colts waived Anderson on Thursday. The Jaguars have Luke Fortner and Darryl Williams at the position behind Mitch Morse. Anderson has played 15 career games with three starts in his time with the Colts (2023), Giants (2022-23), Eagles (2021-22) …

After he earned a Colorado football scholarship from head coach Deion Sanders this spring, the Buffs faithful can’t wait to see what running back Charlie Offerdahl does in 2024. In the meantime, however, his younger brother, Jack, is making his name known. The younger Offerdahl is following in his older brother’s footsteps, becoming an impact player at Dakota Ridge High …

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNJun 7, 2024, 06:21 PM ET CloseGreg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. SUNRISE, Fla. — Connor McDavid said he’s not thinking about his legacy as the Stanley Cup Final begins. But as he answered questions at media day Friday, the Stanley Cup was all around him. The actual Cup was glistening on a table about 50 feet …

How 49ers rookie CB Green has impressed Sorensen in secondary originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Every coach loves it when their rookies hit the ground running. For first-year 49ers defensive coordinator Nick Sorenson, that’s his reality with cornerback Renardo Green. Sorenson discussed the Florida State product’s recent shine in San Francisco’s secondary with reporters on Wednesday. “I’ve been …

Vanderbilt baseball shook up its staff, with hitting coach/recruiting coordinator Mike Baxter and catching coach Tyler Shewmaker departing the program. Tim Corbin must now fill two staff positions, and doing so quickly will be important to recruit transfer hitters before the portal window closes July 2. With the NCAA allowing three paid on-field coaches, the Commodores could fill the exact …

Veteran cornerback Parry Nickerson signed with the Eagles on Friday, the team announced. Nickerson, 29, was one of four tryout players at the Eagles’ mandatory minicamp this week. The slot corner played for Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio with the Dolphins last season. He played five games in 2023, making five tackles on 84 defensive snaps and 19 on special …

Detroit’s college football bowl game is in search of a new name. After 10 years under the banner of the Quick Lane Bowl, the Detroit Bowl game has ended its title sponsorship with the automotive service company owned by Ford Motor Co. The bowl game is currently in search of a new title sponsor before the next iteration, scheduled for …

The Miami Dolphins’ last playoff victory came on Dec. 30, 2000, in what was a 23-17 overtime win over Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts at home in the AFC wild-card round. Since that win, Miami has lost its last six playoff games and failed to reach the divisional round. In the present, the Dolphins have lost in the wild-card …

Josh Jacobs had some big claims about the Packers’ season opener against the Eagles in Brazil. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) A curious rumor started spreading on Thursday, with the source being the mouth of Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs. During an appearance on the “Green Light with Chris Long” podcast, Jacobs was asked what he was most excited about …

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall slides down after a run against Utah at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. The Utes and Cougars are pegged to finish toward different ends of the Big 12 standings in 2024. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News For the first time since 2010, BYU and Utah will be in the same …