Mark Philbrick When BYU’s 1996 football team reunites to ‘Light the Y’ prior to Saturday night’s game against Kansas State, it will be like a classic rock band getting back together. Time and events may have scattered the roster, but once back on the field together, it will be as if they never left. “We had great camaraderie back then …
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Bryce Huff to remain in Eagles’ starting lineup? How Vic Fangio plans to use his pass rushers going forward
PHILADELPHIA — Vic Fangio didn’t hesitate when asked if Bryce Huff would remain a starter on the Eagles defense. The defensive end doesn’t have a sack or quarterback hit through two games in an Eagles uniform, yet Fangio isn’t ready to try something else just yet. “He’s still going to be the starter,” Fangio said Thursday. “But we’re mixing those …
Read More »Morgan Moses injury update: Jets RT to get knee evaluated Friday after getting rolled up on against Patriots
Getty Images New York Jets starting right tackle Morgan Moses limped off the field in the closing seconds of the third quarter of the club’s Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots with a left knee injury and has been ruled out. The 33-year-old suffered the injury on a second-and-25 play from the New England 46-yard line. Moses was …
Read More »Texas high school football scores for Week 4: UIL results across the state
Texas high school football is rolling along. Find the scores for Week 4 UIL football games across the state right here. Top matchups Thursday include Mansfield vs. Waco Midway. Friday’s big games include Johnson at Dripping Springs, Round Rock at McNeil, Duncanville versus Waxahachie and Westlake at Cibolo You can search for and watch a range of Texas high school …
Read More »Jets’ defense dominates, Aaron Rodgers tosses two touchdowns in 24-3 win over Patriots
The Jets’ home opener couldn’t have gone much better for Gang Green as the Metlife Stadium crowd was treated to a vintage Aaron Rodgers performance. Rodgers completed 27 of 35 passes for 281 yards and two touchdowns as the Jets took the lead on their second drive and never looked back. He connected on touchdown passes to Allen Lazard and …
Read More »Arch Manning is the best NFL QB prospect in college football: Here’s how we rank the top 20
Arch Manning’s ridiculous play in relief of Quinn Ewers last week got us thinking: Is he the best quarterback prospect in college football? The answer is yes — which we can’t say is surprising considering he ranked as the No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2023, per 247Sports. Here’s how we see the entire pool of college quarterbacking talent, …
Read More »Jets RT Morgan Moses suffers left knee injury, ruled out after getting rolled up on against Patriots
Getty Images New York Jets starting right tackle Morgan Moses limped off the field in the closing seconds of the third quarter of the club’s Week 3 matchup against the New England Patriots with a left knee injury and has been ruled out. The 33-year-old suffered the injury on a second-and-25 play from the New England 46-yard line. Moses was …
Read More »How 49ers safety Hufanga used injury downtime to improve his game
How 49ers safety Hufanga used injury downtime to improve his game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area SANTA CLARA — Talanoa Hufanga earned Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors during the 2022 NFL season, but looking back at his play, the 49ers safety now believes his performance was not up to par. While working his way back from a season-ending …
Read More »After season-opening loss, Maloney football turns it around
GLASTONBURY – Maloney senior quarterback Ethan Nedinsky had five touchdown passes and passed for 287 yards as the Spartans (1-1) got their first win, 41-27, over Glastonbury in a CCC game. Maloney had lost in the season opener to New Canaan, ranked No. 1 in the Courant state coaches poll. “It was good to get that taste out of our …
Read More »NFL football pool, pick’em, office pool, confidence picks: Select the Seahawks in Week 3, 2024
Several intriguing NFL matchups will take the spotlight during the Week 3 NFL schedule. One of the headliners is Kirk Cousins and the Atlanta Falcons hosting Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The Chiefs are 3.5-point favorites in the Week 3 NFL odds according to the SportsLine Consensus. The Chiefs have won 12 of their …
Read More »Saints’ Derek Carr fined $14,000 for inappropriate TD celebration vs. Cowboys, per report
USATSI Through two weeks, the New Orleans Saints are the hottest team in the NFL. Not only are they 2-0, but they have scored 91 total points in their first two contests, which is tied for the fourth-most points scored in NFL history through a team’s first two games. Klint Kubiak’s offense has been impressive, as the Saints have scored …
Read More »Nebraska vs. Illinois odds, spread, time: 2024 college football picks, Week 4 predictions by proven model
While USC and Michigan are the featured Big Ten matchup of the weekend, there’s an enticing appetizer on Friday between another pair of ranked squads. The No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers will host the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini, as both teams will begin Big Ten play. Both teams are 3-0, with each having a win over an FCS school, versus …
Read More »Eagles’ Darius Slay on ex-Saint C.J. Gardner-Johnson facing former team: He’s got ‘big chip on his shoulder’
Getty Images PHILADELPHIA — C.J. Gardner-Johnson certainly doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him. Beating to the tune of his own drum, Gardner-Johnson goes about his business while paying attention to what’s surrounding him. While Gardner-Johnson won’t reveal if Sunday’s matchup with the New Orleans Saints is circled on the calendar, he isn’t losing any sleep thinking of facing the …
Read More »Shanahan details Kittle, Ward injuries, hopes they’ll play Sunday
Shanahan details Kittle, Ward injuries, hopes they’ll play Sunday originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area When it rains, it pours. At least that’s the case for the 49ers this week, who are dealing with a rash of injuries ahead of their Week 3 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at SoFi Stadium. San Francisco’s latest blow came …
Read More »Two-minute drill: Washington State’s keys to victory against San Jose State
Sep. 19—PULLMAN — Here is what to watch for when Washington State hosts San Jose State at 7 p.m. Friday. When San Jose State has the ball … The leader is quarterback Emmett Brown, who transferred from WSU to SJSU last offseason. With nearly 1,000 passing yards and a 61% completion rate to his name, he’s developed into one of …
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