In mid-February, it would be hard to say Brandon Aiyuk was happy. His San Francisco 49ers had just lost the Super Bowl. But it seemed, as the 49ers left Las Vegas as a Super Bowl runners-up, that everything was looking positive for the future. Aiyuk went from being a very good receiver to a star in his fourth season, leading …

CORAL GABLES — Sometimes it is best to temper excitement when a highly touted freshman arrives on campus. College football is a world apart from high school football, and it takes time for most players to adjust. On the other hand, Miami defensive back Meesh Powell said full steam ahead for the Zaquan Patterson hype train. “I tell him every …

Patriots’ Mayo mum on reported Aiyuk trade with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The New England Patriots are keeping things close to the vest in regards to their interest in Brandon Aiyuk. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported Monday night, citing a source, that the 49ers have agreed to framework with both New England and the …

SOUTH BEND − Nobody wore black. Nobody stood in silence or sought a sympathetic shoulder for support. Nobody shed a tear or wondered how all that looked so right only three days earlier could go so wrong. In other words, nobody died. It was business as usual Tuesday morning for Notre Dame football. Noie: Ready to embrace these Notre Dame …

Patriots’ Mayo quiet on reported Aiyuk trade framework with 49ers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The New England Patriots are keeping things close to the vest in regards to their interest in Brandon Aiyuk. NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco reported Monday night, citing a source, that the 49ers have agreed to framework with both New England and …

The appeal was Nick Saban. When Julian Sayin enrolled at Alabama last December, he envisioned playing for Nick Saban, the legendary coach who had built the Crimson Tide into a modern dynasty. “We had a great relationship through the recruiting process,” Sayin said, “and I loved Coach Saban. I really wanted to go play for him.” Aug 1, 2024; Columbus, …

Mayo had conversation with Bourne as Aiyuk trade rumors heat up originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Brandon Aiyuk’s future with the San Francisco 49ers is one of the most compelling storylines in the NFL right now, and the New England Patriots are right in the middle of the action. The Patriots, along with the Cleveland Browns, have the framework …

Sep 4, 2021; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; A detailed view of the ACC logo on the down marker used during the game between William & Mary Tribe and the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports It’s true that Notre Dame is in the ACC for almost every sport. But the football program remains proudly independent with …

Matt Eberflus gets QB advice from legendary coach in new ‘Hard Knocks’ teaser originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago LAKE FOREST, Ill. – The NFL released a sneak peek of Tuesday’s “Hard Knocks” season premiere by publishing a short video of Bears head coach Matt Eberflus chatting with legendary Alabama coach Nick Saban. In the clip, Saban shares his thoughts …

Apr 15, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley talks to players at the conclusion of the Spring Game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports The USC football program approaches 2024 with new sights focused on greater heights. The once-dominant collegiate football program looks for a new life and a new start as …

EAST RUTHERFORD – A few thoughts from the Giants’ second joint practice with the Lions … – Malik Nabers is absurd. I covered the NFL since 2014 and — among the players I’ve covered — I’ve never once seen a rookie make such a seamless transition. That includes Odell Beckham Jr., who missed the majority of his first summer with …

The Athletic’s Top 100 ‘freaks’ list — a subjective, annually compiled list by Bruce Feldman which acknowledges the most freakishly athletes among NCAA college football players — has been released and once again the Michigan football team is well represented. The Wolverines had four players find their way onto the list, three of whom are listed in the top 30, …

On Monday night, reporting emerged out of the Bay Area that both the Browns and Patriots had the framework of a deal in place for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk. In his Tuesday press conference, New England head coach Jerod Mayo wanted to cut off any potential questions about the San Francisco wideout in his opening statement. “I know what all …

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian walks the field ahead of the game against Oklahoma at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. With less than a month before the start of the college football season, preseason predictions, polls and prognostications are in full swing. After last season’s playoff appearance and a new conference in the …

Martin Rogers FOX Sports Insider You know what type of summer this summer is? An Olympic summer? Sure. A darn hot summer, depending on where you are? A sweaty “yes.” A busy soccer summer? Definitely. But you know what it isn’t — and this is the most surprising thing of all — as the NFL prepares to consume our thoughts …