Monthly Archives: August 2024

Robert Lewis included on Biletnikoff Award watchlist

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Robert Lewis (14) turns up field after a catch during the A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, April 6, 2024. [autotag]Robert Lewis[/autotag] made plenty of noise while at Georgia State and looks to do the same on the Plains. After spending a few seasons as a complementary receiver to Jamari Thrash …

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How much should Drake Maye play in Patriots’ preseason opener?

How much should Drake Maye play in Patriots’ preseason opener? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The New England Patriots get to open their shiny new toy Thursday night. New England’s preseason opener against the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium represents the first opportunity for No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye to see live game action. While Maye has gotten …

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Top 10 non-QB transfers to know this college football season

In what was arguably the most tumultuous offseason college football has ever seen with the transfer portal, quarterbacks switching schools drew the most attention. However, plenty of other impact players at positions including defensive line, wide receiver and running back changed programs and could affect the outcome of the upcoming season. Here are 10 non-quarterbacks expected to help College Football …

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The Eagles may have found a new way to unleash Jalen Carter on the NFL

The Eagles may have found a new way to unleash Jalen Carter on the NFL originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Imagine Jalen Carter as an edge rusher? We know from the first month and a half of last season what the former Georgia star is capable of as an interior lineman. When he’s on, he’s so good it’s scary. All-pro …

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Notre Dame football: Five offensive breakout candidates

SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – SEPTEMBER 02: Jeremiyah Love #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown against the Tennessee State Tigers during the first half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 02, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Every year the college game rotates in new stars, and Notre Dame football …

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5 Giants storylines to watch during 2024 NFL preseason

The Giants get their preseason underway on Thursday night as they host the Detroit Lions in the first of three August games ahead of the regular season opener on Sept. 8. Here are five things to watch during the preseason… Position battles, especially in the secondary There are some ongoing battles for starting roles, especially in the secondary, where only …

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Illinois 2026 4-star tight end has Notre Dame in his top group

Recruiting It’s an easy sell for Notre Dame football when they are recruiting tight ends, TE U does reside in South Bend after all. All a high school player has to do is look at the lineage of impressive former Irish stars who have made their mark on the NFL. The list includes Cole Kmet, Kyle Rudolph, Tyler Eifert and …

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Why the NFL doesn’t have to worry about the Patriots anytime soon

Henry McKenna AFC East Reporter Bill Belichick never wanted the New England Patriots to look like this. The former coach and owner Robert Kraft always seemed to have a coaching succession plan, from Josh McDaniels to Jerod Mayo. The Patriots even seemed to try to have a succession plan in place for Tom Brady at quarterback, from Matt Cassel to …

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Jalen Carter seeing snaps as edge rusher in Eagles practice

Jalen Carter had a strong rookie season on the interior of the Eagles defensive line and the team’s plans for his second season may include a more expansive role under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. The Eagles have experimented with Carter playing snaps on the edge of the defensive front as a way to get him on the field with …

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It’s time for first ‘exam’ of fall camp for young Vandals

Aug. 8—The new school year for Idaho is a week and a half away, but for the Vandal football team the first exam of the fall is today. Idaho will hold the first scrimmage of fall camp with the main focus being on the young talent battling it out for spots on the depth chart and playing time. “I think …

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Kyngstonn Viliama-Asa bids to help Notre Dame football from the start

SOUTH BEND — Freshman linebacker Kyngstonn Viliamu-Asa hasn’t even played in his first college football game, yet he’s already blowing up plays at Notre Dame football practice. At least that was the sense one gathered from the way associate head coach/running backs coach Deland McCullough described the newcomer’s prowess as a blitzer. “Kyngstonn came up, we had two guys block …

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Mike Williams passes physical, removed from active/PUP

The Jets activated receiver Mike Williams from the active/physically unable to perform list Wednesday after he passed his physical, the team announced. Williams, who signed with the Jets in March, tore his ACL while playing for the Chargers against the Vikings in Week 3 last season. In seven seasons with the Chargers, Williams caught 309 balls for 4,806 yards while …

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Looking at the wild recruitments of the 2025 cycle so far

Nick Lucero/Rivals.com More wild recruitments and decommitments will come heading closer to the Early Signing Period, but there have already been some big ones. Rivals national recruiting director Adam Gorney looks at some of the crazy recruitments so far. MORE GORNEY: Latest intel on five-stars that are still in play ***** CLASS OF 2025 RANKINGS: Rivals250 | Team | Position …

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