Monthly Archives: July 2024

Julian Lewis is an endless source of intrigue at USC

Carrollton High School (Georgia) quarterback Julian Lewis is a five-star recruit who has been committed to the USC Trojans for over a year now. However, the Max Preps Sophomore of the Year has been coveted by many suitors, including Colorado, Auburn, Indiana and Georgia. Despite his verbal commitment to USC, Lewis continues to explore his options. His official visits include …

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Christian Gass commits to Tennessee

Tennessee and head coach Josh Heupel received a commitment for the Vols’ 2025 recruiting class on Saturday. 2025 linebacker prospect Christian Gass committed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-2.5, 215-pound four-star linebacker is from Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. Tennessee has 18 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back …

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Zachariah Branch discusses the past and present of USC football

USC football wide receiver and return man Zachariah Branch joins former NFL tight end Adam Breneman on the latest episode of Next Up. In this exclusive interview, Zachariah Branch reflects on his All-America season with USC last year and explains what USC fans can expect from Lincoln Riley’s offense in 2024 with new starting quarterback Miller Moss leading the way. …

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Wolverines “don’t care” they aren’t Big Ten favorites

It is hard to think of a team that has dealt with more criticism after winning a national championship than the Michigan Wolverines, maybe Ohio State when they dealt with the Maurice Clarett drama in 2002, but that’s debatable. Since Michigan won the title, its head coach departed along with the defensive coordinator and strength and conditioning coach. As far …

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Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. dies in drowning accident

Andre Seldon Jr., a transfer football player to Utah State this past spring, died in a drowning accident Saturday afternoon at Porcupine Reservoir in Cache County. A source told the Deseret News of the accident and the Utah State Football X account announced Seldon’s death late Saturday night. The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete …

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James Peoples explains why Ohio State football is the place for him

It is always interesting to hear why a recruit picks a school, and for Ohio State football and running back James Peoples, it was all about the people. The Texan signed with the Buckeyes in the 2024 cycle, and has been on campus for a few months now. The homesick feeling has never hit Peoples due to the same reason …

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As camps start to open, will there be veteran holdouts?

Earlier this month, we took a look at some of the veterans who might decide to stay away from training camp in order to get the contracts they want. Since then, none of them have gotten new deals. Now that the clock is ticking loudly toward camp for the various teams with players who want more, and who in every …

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Former Michigan football CB Andre Seldon passed away

It’s been an uneasy year for many former Michigan players, as several have passed away well before their time. On the football side Craig Roh and Obi Ezeh died this year, and Darius Morris passed away on the basketball side. Another is gone far too early, and it’s a Michigan native who never quite matriculated during his short time in …

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2024 marks 100th anniversary of an iconic Big Ten football moment

The year 2024 means that an epic college football feat and an iconic Big Ten football moment are 100 years old. It was in 1924 that one of the greatest college football players of all time — quite possibly the greatest Big Ten football player who ever lived — produced a titanic performance on a big stage. Grange and Illinois …

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Top-100 DB Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami over LSU

One of the best in The Boot is heading to The U. Jaboree Antoine, the No. 8-ranked safety in the Rivals250 for the 2025 class out of New Iberia (La.) Westgate High School, committed to Miami over LSU on Saturday. He told Rivals his recruitment is officially shut down. The top-100 prospect who is a playmaker on both sides of …

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Texas, Oklahoma: Differences between SEC and Big 12 football start with talent

DALLAS — The talk about what Texas coach Steve Sarkisian called “the pageantry” of the Southeastern Conference filled the Omni Hotel throughout SEC media days. Coaches lauded the legacies of legendary programs. Players praised the league’s history of churning out high NFL draft picks. Commentators commended the ardent fan support, the rabid rivalries and the unquestioned dominance of a conference …

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