Monthly Archives: August 2024

‘Why not stay in-state?” Jared Smith sheds light on commitment to Auburn

Sep 30, 2017; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers cheerleaders carry flags across the end zone after an Auburn touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports Be sure to take it all in, folks. Auburn football”s 2025 class is shaping to be one of the best, if not the best, classes in program …

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2025 blue-chip prospect rankings for every SEC program

Sep 2, 2023; College Station, Texas; A detailed view of a Texas A&M Aggies helmet on the sideline during the game against the New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports With the 2024 college football season just weeks away, the 2025 recruiting cycle will begin to wrap up as some of the top uncommitted prospects in the …

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Which Oklahoma State football game is most important this season?

STILLWATER — While commissioner Brett Yormark continually tells the world that the Big 12 is college football’s deepest conference, a more accurate explanation would be to call it the country’s most competitive one. The difference between the team that finishes first in the league and the one that finishes eighth will be small, and trying to predict which teams will …

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What Matt Rhule said to the press before the Big Red Preview

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – AUGUST 31: Head coach Matt Rhule of the Nebraska Cornhuskers talks during his post-game press conference after the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Huntington Bank Stadium on August 31, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Golden Gophers defeated the Cornhuskers 13-10. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) Nebraska head football coach Matt Rhule met with the media before …

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Tre’Davious White inspires remodeled Rams secondary before even playing a game

Rams cornerback Tre’Davious White works with defensive backs coach Aubrey Pleasant. (Gary Klein / Los Angeles Times) Cornerback Tre’Davious White did not need much convincing that the Rams were the right team to sign with last spring. Former Buffalo Bills teammates Von Miller, Taylor Rapp and Leonard Floyd and former Louisiana State teammate Odell Beckham Jr. sung the praises of …

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Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices

Updated Eagles training camp battles after 6 practices originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia We’re already well into August and the Eagles are already pretty deep into training camp. There’s still a long way to go with more practices, a joint practice and three preseason games before the Eagles have to finalize their 53-man roster. And then there’s even more …

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No. 27 Horizon has new optimism with new coach Omar Garcia at helm

Editor’s Note: The El Paso Times continues its high school football countdown with No. 27 Horizon. Horizon competes in Class 5A, Division II. Practice begins Aug. 12 for the Scorpions and the first game is scheduled for Aug. 30. Outlook for 2024 season The Scorpions have a new head coach in Omar Garcia, who has been a successful assistant coach at Hanks and Montwood …

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Kansas City Chiefs RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire details struggles with PTSD largely stemming from 2018 shooting

Clyde Edwards-Helaire said he’s been dealing with PTSD from a shooting that happened in 2018 when he was at LSU. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire talked about his struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder Thursday after publicly revealing earlier in the week he suffers from PTSD. Edwards posted to social media on July 29 …

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Oklahoma football: Ranking the Sooners’ schedule in order of importance in SEC debut

NORMAN — OU’s schedule isn’t lacking in important matchups. The Sooners’ inaugural ride through the SEC includes matchups vs. powers Alabama and LSU as well as upstarts Ole Miss and Missouri. It’s got a showdown with Josh Heupel’s Tennessee squad and a first-ever visit to Auburn. There’s also the always-important showdown with Texas in the Cotton Bowl and a nonconference game …

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Ranking best Tennessee high school football juniors for 2024 TSSAA season

As the Tennessee high school football season nears, the USA Today Sports Network has put together its preseason ranking of the state’s top high school football players entering the 2024 TSSAA season. We have released the state’s top players in the 2025 class. Now it’s time to shift to the junior class. The players included in these rankings are decided on what …

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