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 …
Read More »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 — …
Read More »FSU football to move to Jacksonville Jaguars practice facility due to field concerns
Florida State football is heading to Jacksonville for practice for the next two days, but it won’t be at the University of North Florida. According to multiple reports, the Seminoles will practice at the Jacksonville Jaguars facility on Wednesday due to field condition concerns after a recent storm. FSU coach Mike Norvell said in his Monday post-practice interview that there …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »‘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. …
Read More »How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice
How rookie Rome Odunze is learning from Keenan Allen, DJ Moore every day at Bears practice originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Most rookie wide receivers selected at the top of any given NFL Draft enter their respective teams with high expectations to elevate that team’s offense. But Rome Odunze, despite being drafted No. 9 with the Bears, doesn’t shoulder …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Pitt football | Tyler Palko to serve as keynote speaker at annual kickoff luncheon
PITTSBURGH – Tyler Palko, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in program history, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2024 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon Aug. 23. Palko will join coach Pat Narduzzi, Athletic Director Heather Lyke and the 2024 Pitt football senior class at the luncheon, which will be held at Acrisure Stadium. Tickets for the luncheon are $65. …
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