Monthly Archives: August 2024

It’s “prove it” time for the Jets | Football 301

Yahoo Sports NFL analyst Nate Tice and Yahoo Sports fantasy analyst Matt Harmon discuss why it’s time for the Jets to prove they’re ready to be contenders after all the hype they got last year. Hear the full conversation on “Football 301” – and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. View more Video Transcript I just want …

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Texas QB Quinn Ewers named to the Walter Camp Award watch list

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers (3) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the Texas Longhorns’ game against the Wyoming Cowboys, Saturday, Sept. 16 at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin. Syndication: Austin American-Statesman The Texas Longhorns enter uncharted waters this year as they transition to their first year in the Southeastern Conference. Fortunately, the Longhorns have one of the …

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Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos

Jaguars sign former Bears safety Adrian Amos originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Jaguars have signed former Bears safety Adrian Amos, the team announced Tuesday. The Bears drafted Amos, 31, in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft, when former general manager Ryan Pace was in charge of the team. In 60 career games with the Bears — …

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Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner

Bosa marvels at 49ers DE Floyd’s physique with great one-liner originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Nick Bosa is impressed with the physique of his new 49ers teammate Leonard Floyd. Speaking to the media after practice at training camp on Tuesday, Bosa was asked what he thought of Floyd’s build considering the defensive end is a bit thinner than …

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Three Notre Dame football staff members named to 247Sports top 30under30

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets players during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024, in South Bend. Over the past few years, Notre Dame football has done a great job of identifying up-and-coming young talented coaches. That was once again confirmed as 247Sports Chris Hummer named [autotag]Zaire Turner[/autotag], [autotag]Carter Auman[/autotag] and …

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49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener

49ers camp takeaways: Injuries mounting before preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — The 49ers entered their fourth block of training camp practices on Tuesday with all eyes searching for Brandon Aiyuk, who was not seen around the practice field as he has been the last few weeks. The 49ers went about business as usual …

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USC fans shouldn’t be mad about US LBM Coaches Poll … but players should be

Aug 31, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southern California Trojans fans with body paint spell out “Fight On!” in the first half against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. USC defeated Fresno State 31-23. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The US LBM Coaches Poll, presented by USA TODAY Sports, was released on Monday. The first preseason …

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Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener

Shanahan reveals plan for 49ers starters in preseason opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Coach Kyle Shanahan met with the 49ers’ coaching staff Monday to put together a plan for the team’s first game of the 2024 NFL preseason. While Shanahan did not get into specifics, he revealed that the game plan does not include …

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‘Has all the traits that you look for in a tight end’: Why former BYU basketball forward Caleb Lohner is playing football at Utah

Former BYU and Baylor basketball player Caleb Lohner (81) goes through drills during fall camp at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. The former college basketball player not only changed schools, but sports too. | Utah Athletics Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. Thunk. After everyone had left the practice field on Monday, Caleb Lohner was the only player that remained. …

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Eight Colorado opponents receive votes in first US LBM Coaches Poll

BOULDER, CO – SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Nate Boerkircher #87 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers is tackled by safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig #7 of the Colorado Buffaloes after a catch in the first quarter at Folsom Field on September 9, 2023 in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Once again, the Colorado Buffaloes have one of the toughest schedules in college …

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Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. as good as advertised: ‘He’s a freak of nature’

Eric Williams NFC West Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. — Second-year Cardinals receiver Michael Wilson is getting a daily, up-close view of the top receiver in this year’s draft class. Understandably, Wilson is taking every opportunity to compare notes and glean whatever he can from Marvin Harrison Jr. “I’ve never been around a receiver that’s a bona fide first-rounder,” Wilson told FOX …

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How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season

How Purdy’s patience paid off with prolific sophomore season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Brock Purdy’s ascencion into NFL superstardom is a one-of-a-kind story, but how exactly did the 49ers quarterback manage to take such a tremendous leap despite an extremely unconventional offseason before his second professional season? Trust and patience. After tearing his UCL …

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