Monthly Archives: August 2024

UK hoping portal pays off again

LEXINGTON — With so many experienced players now readily available in the NCAA transfer portal each season, the Kentucky football program will once again rely on a key group of first-year Wildcats — a situation that has now become commonplace for 12th-year head coach Mark Stoops. In 2021, UK brought in quarterback Will Levis and speedy wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, …

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Rams have three starting offensive linemen injured and considered week-to-week

The Rams are down three starters on their offensive line. Rams head coach Sean McVay described left tackle Alaric Jackson, right tackle Rob Havenstein and left guard Jonah Jackson as all “week-to-week.” Jackson and Havenstein both suffered ankle injuries in practice while Jackson is dealing with a bruised scapula. McVay said his concern is for the players’ health and he …

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What Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy said at Cowboys’ media day

STILLWATER — The first day in shoulder pads felt different for Oklahoma State football coach Mike Gundy on Saturday. With roughly 20 returning starters, and several returning backups, the start of preseason camp didn’t feel quite so new. But the level of experience the Cowboys return this year will be a key tool, particularly early in the season with a …

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Seattle Seahawks take practice to Lumen Field as Geno Smith nears return

(Curtis Crabtree / FOX 13 Seattle) SEATTLE – Mike Macdonald continues to check off new “firsts” as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. On Saturday, it was Macdonald’s first chance to see the team he coaches work at their game day home at Lumen Field for an extended practice in front of fans. “This is it?’’ Macdonald said with a …

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P.J. Fleck’s clear message to Gophers at fall camp: ‘Compete’

MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – The University of Minnesota football team ended its first week of fall camp with a Saturday night practice at Huntington Bank Stadium, the first workout open to fans. The Gophers open the 2024 season against North Carolina on Thursday, Aug. 29, under the lights in Dinkytown, a game you can watch on FOX 9. Five days …

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Ten predictions from Hotbed World Media Day

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – The weekend in South Florida kicked off with most of the top teams in the area gathering for the Hotbed World media day ahead of the 2024 season. Elite recruits in the class of 2025, 2026 and well beyond connected with Rivals during the event. National recruiting analyst John Garcia Jr. has double-digit predictions coming out of …

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UF loses top RB Montrell Johnson to minor knee surgery

GAINESVILLE — Florida senior tailback Montrell Johnson Jr. is week-to-week following arthroscopic surgery for a minor knee injury, a person with knowledge of the situation told the Sentinel. Johnson was expected to shoulder much of the workload in the Gators’ running game, having led the team in rushing yards the past two seasons. The 5-foot-11, 213-pounder did so sharing carries …

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Early look at Florida State football’s Week 8 opponent Duke

Florida State’s football team’s second ACC road game will be in Week 8 The Seminoles will play Duke on Friday night. Also, the Seminoles will be coming off a bye week after their showdown against Clemson. Halfway through the season, the Seminoles will push to return to the ACC Championship. For Duke, it’s a new era. Duke went 8-5 last …

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Four-star 2026 DE/OLB Zion Elee breaks down top-five schools

One of the top prospects in the 2026 class is narrowing his list of more than 30 scholarship offers down to five schools. Four-star defensive end Zion Elee out of Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore is focusing on a handful of programs as he enters his junior campaign. On Saturday, Elee released a top-five of Oregon, Alabama, Penn State, Ohio …

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4-star DB recruit projected to commit to Georgia

. Four-star defensive back recruit Jontae Gilbert is now projected to commit to the Georgia Bulldogs, per Chad Simmons of On3. Gilbert, who is a member of the class of 2025, plans to announce his commitment on Aug. 10. Gilbert visited the Georgia Bulldogs ahead of his decision, which is less than two weeks away. Jontae Gilbert plays high school …

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Arkansas foottball adds Lawton MacArthur safety Adam Auston to 2026 recruiting class

A little more than 30 minutes after Arkansas got a commitment from Durant edge rusher Colton Yarbrough, the top 2026 recruit in Oklahoma, the Razorbacks got another pledge, this time from the state’s most-coveted defensive back prospect. Lawton MacArthur safety Adam Auston announced his commitment to Arkansas on Saturday. A three-star prospect and the fourth-ranked 2026 recruit in the state …

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