Monthly Archives: July 2024

Fantasy Football: Making the case for 4 stars to be the overall WR1 in 2024

Who will finish as the overall WR1 in 2024 fantasy football leagues? (Credit: Joseph Raines) The NFL is currently flush with top-tier talent at the wide receiver position, forcing fantasy football managers to make a very challenging decision in the first round of drafts this year. It’s Christian McCaffrey at the 1.01 … and then what? Between superstars CeeDee Lamb, …

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Gophers football projected to finish 12th in 18-team Big Ten this fall

The Gophers football team has been picked to finish in the middle of the newly expanded Big Ten Conference this fall. Minnesota slotted in 12th out of 18 total teams, receiving 183 total points from media members in the annual Cleveland.com poll released Monday. With the addition of Oregon, Southern Cal, Washington and UCLA, the Big Ten scrapped its East/West …

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Daniel Jones “ready to go” for start of Giants training camp

It looks like Giants quarterback Daniel Jones will be on the field with the Giants on Wednesday. Jones has spent the offseason recovering from last year’s torn ACL and he’s said at various points that he expects to be cleared for full activity when the team starts training camp. The first practice of camp is on Wednesday and Jones gave …

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Braxton Miller son earns first college football offer from Tom Herman, Florida Atlantic

A former Ohio State football star has a son that could potentially follow in his footsteps. Landon Miller, the 2031 prospect who is the son of former Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, reported his first offer from Florida Atlantic Friday night. Blessed to receive an offer from @FAUFootball .. #TriCountyTakeover #WinningInParadise 🏝@CoachTomHerman @criscarter80 pic.twitter.com/LkaEvOfOMN — Landon Miller (@Charg1nglando) July 20, …

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Recruiting Rumor Mill: Big recruiting weekend looms

The final big recruiting weekend in July is around the corner and there is a ton of recruiting news coming in as the season gets closer. Here’s the latest from Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney in this week’s Recruiting Rumor Mill. MORE: Elite WR Vernell Brown III talks Florida Gators football commitment ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | …

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Roquan Smith encouraged Ravens to sign Eddie Jackson

Roquan Smith and Eddie Jackson were teammates on the Bears’ defense from 2018 to 2022. After Jackson signed with the Ravens, they’re teammates again. And Smith was eager to see that happen. Asked if he put in a good word about Jackson with Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta, Smith answered, “Yes.” “I always tell the truth,” Smith continued. “I have …

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Darius Slay making his ‘old heads’ proud watching NFL circle of life

Darius Slay making his ‘old heads’ proud watching NFL circle of life originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia On the night the Eagles drafted Quinyon Mitchell, general manager Howie Roseman had an important message for the rookie about his new mentor Darius Slay. Roseman delivered it on a FaceTime call. “I want you to live next door to Slay,” Roseman …

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40 days until it is football time in Tennessee

Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the …

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What the SWAC preseason voting overlooked about Jackson State football

For the Southwestern Athletic Conference football teams, and its fans coming out of SWAC Media Day on Tuesday. All of the 12 teams are undefeated with the hope of hoisting the 2024 SWAC championship trophy when the season begins Aug. 29. On Tuesday, the SWAC announced its preseason All-SWAC Teams and put a bull’s-eye on the teams picked to win …

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