Monthly Archives: August 2024

Deebo believes Aiyuk will be on 49ers’ roster this season

Deebo believes Aiyuk will be on 49ers’ roster this season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area As the Brandon Aiyuk contract saga drags on, Deebo Samuel remains confident the All-Pro wideout will remain with the 49ers during the 2024 NFL season and beyond. During an interview on “Up & Adams” Friday, Samuel was asked if San Francisco can win …

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Gators land commitment from this four-star, legacy CB

. Florida’s 2025 recruiting class improved on Friday after Booker T. Washington (Miami) cornerback [autotag]Ben Hanks Jr[/autotag]. committed to the Gators over Louisville and Miami, according to On3. “It was a tough decision, but at the end of the day, it was Florida,” Hanks said. “I liked Georgia a lot early. When I saw their practice and what they are …

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49ers training camp takeaways: Brock looks un-Purdy-like on Day 17

49ers training camp takeaways: Brock looks un-Purdy-like on Day 17 originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Now, things speed up for the 49ers during what has generally been a slow-paced training camp. After taking part in their 17th practice of training camp on Friday, the 49ers will have their typical day-before-game walk-through on Saturday. The 49ers …

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Pessimistic ‘Debbie Downer’ look at the Texas Longhorns 2024 schedule

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) fumbles the ball in the third quarter against Oklahoma Sooners defensive lineman Ethan Downs (40) thrid quarter during an NCAA college football game at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. This game makes up the119th rivalry match up. On the surface, this should be a great year for the …

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Ranking Big Ten teams by ESPN top 100 players in 2024

Photo: Isaiah Hole There are multiple factors that go into teams being College Football Playoff worthy. One is experience, another is the schedule. Another big factor is how many top players are contributing to the team. It’s not always that easy, of course. You need talent across the board, namely at quarterback. Coaches have to make good decisions. Players have …

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Report: Aiyuk wants final-year adjustment in 49ers’ contract offer

Report: Aiyuk wants final-year adjustment in 49ers’ contract offer originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Programming Note: Watch “49ers Training Camp Live” with Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan at 3 p.m. PT today from Santa Clara, streaming live on the NBC Sports app. Watch the show later on YouTube and Facebook. The last hurdle for Brandon Aiyuk and …

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Alabama football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions by known Crimson Tide insiders

The first AP Poll of the 2024 college football schedule has arrived, with Alabama football debuting at No. 5. Crimson Tide faithful are hoping for sustained success under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer, who was hired following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban. DeBoer led Washington to a national championship appearance last season and is sorting through a talented 2024 …

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Vikings sign Matt Corral: Minnesota brings in embattled QB in wake of J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending injury

A quarter century ago, a then-obscure former indoor football star named Kurt Warner led the Rams to an unexpected title after starting quarterback Trent Green suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason. While no one knows how the Vikings’ 2024 season will play out, it’s beginning is strikingly similar to the 1999 Rams.  On Friday, Minnesota formally placed rookie quarterback …

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Alabama featured heavily on preseason Lombardi Award watch list

Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports An award that recognizes the top lineman in college football, four different Alabama Crimson Tide football players have been named to the preseason watch list for the …

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NFL training camp notepads: Here’s what we’re learning at each stop, from Cowboys to Patriots and so many others

This summer, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are touring training camps across the country. At each stop, they’ll jot down notes about the quarterback; a rookie to watch; what they’re keeping their eye on; a fantasy thought; what they saw that was interesting; and a wild card for good measure. Here are their observations in …

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Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy on IR, sign UFL champion Matt Corral

The Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Matt Corral after placing J.J. McCarthy — the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s out of the season with a torn meniscus — on IR. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season] McCarthy, who underwent surgery Wednesday, was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting job …

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