[ad_1] USC football is preparing for its own spring game this Saturday. However, the Trojans are also keeping an eye on the competition in the Big Ten. At Ohio State, Will Howard — who was a USC transfer portal target for a few weeks before Miller Moss changed everything at the Holiday Bowl — is trying to lock down the …
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How much will Xavier Worthy’s 40-yard dash record influence NFL Draft? Why talent evaluators might care more than you think
[ad_1] Xavier Worthy fired off the tweet from his Indianapolis hotel room at the NFL scouting combine. “Turn on the film[,] the routes there,” Worthy tweeted at 7:18 a.m. on March 3. “Don’t let that lil 40 mess your head up.” Turn on the film the routes there don’t let that lil 40 mess your head up — Z A …
Read More »Report: Oregon has reached out to former Georgia RB Andrew Paul
[ad_1] Andrew Paul, an exciting running back for the Georgia Bulldogs, has decided to enter the transfer portal, and the Oregon Ducks have reportedly reached out to the intriguing prospect. Paul has three years of eligibility remaining. According to a report from On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the Ducks are one of many teams who have contacted Paul since he announced that …
Read More »Rams WR Puka Nacua leaning on Cooper Kupp to help him gear up for Year 2
[ad_1] Eric Williams NFC West Writer THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — Puka Nacua is on his way to being best buds with Cooper Kupp. “I wouldn’t consider us best friends, but hopefully I’m close to it,” Nacua said. “I think I’ve got to be considered in the close friend relationship, for sure.” But the second-year Rams receiver still has some steps …
Read More »No Tua Tagovailoa extension yet as Dolphins focus on draft, but they’re happy with QB
[ad_1] It seems a bit odd to wonder if the Miami Dolphins are ready to move on at quarterback after Tua Tagovailoa led the NFL in passing yards and made a Pro Bowl at age 25. But there is always skepticism about Tagovailoa, and there’s the matter of his looming contract extension. Dolphins general manager Chris Grier was asked about …
Read More »Puka Nacua details intense, difficult offseason workouts with Rams’ teammate Cooper Kupp
[ad_1] Puka Nacua isn’t resting on his laurels. Instead of relaxing, the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year spent the past two months working out with teammate and fellow Los Angeles Rams receiver Cooper Kupp at Kupp’s home. The experience was a memorable one for Nacua, who didn’t mince works when describing the difficulty of Kupp’s workouts. “His conditioning days were …
Read More »Michigan receives probation, show-cause penalties stemming from NCAA investigation into recruiting violations
[ad_1] Icon Sportswire Michigan and five former staffers have reached an agreement with the NCAA Committee on Infractions for penalties regarding an ongoing investigation into recruiting and coaching violations committed by the program. The violations involve illicit recruiting and coaching during the COVID-19 dead period, according to a notice of allegations handed out by the NCAA in December. The school …
Read More »Texans’ C.J. Stroud to NFL teams on Marvin Harrison Jr.: ‘Don’t be dumb’
[ad_1] Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is arguably the best pass-catcher in the 2024 NFL Draft, and his former quarterback, C.J. Stroud, wants teams to not lose sight of that notion. “I think I read something like he’s NFL ready, but other guys have more potential. That makes no sense. Like, what? If you’re ‘NFL ready,’ how is …
Read More »Former NFL GM says Caleb Williams has ‘95%’ chance of having similar production to C.J. Stroud as a rookie
[ad_1] The Chicago Bears are expected to select former USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, as he is the top quarterback prospect in this class. While the draft card hasn’t been handed in to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell yet, what are the expectations for Williams in Chicago Year 1? Williams will …
Read More »Michigan given three-year probation, recruiting penalties by NCAA for football violations
[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS, IN – DECEMBER 04: Michigan Wolverines fans celebrate as a Michigan Wolverines flag is waved during the Big Ten Championship Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and the Michigan Wolverines on December 04, 2021, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Michigan and five current or former staff members of its …
Read More »Puka Nacua: There’s still so much left on the table for me in Year Two
[ad_1] Puka Nacua was not on too many radars at this time last year, but it didn’t take long for the Rams fifth-round pick to vault himself into the upper echelon of receivers in the NFL. Nacua got a golden opportunity to make an early impact with Cooper Kupp sidelined and he took full advantage of it by posting 25 …
Read More »NCAA sanctions Michigan with probation and recruiting penalties for football violations
[ad_1] Michigan has been placed on probation for the next three years and will face other penalties from the NCAA due to violations during a COVID-19 dead period and for having non-coaching staff members participate in impermissible roles under former football coach Jim Harbaugh. The penalties, which also include a fine for Michigan and recruiting penalties, were part of a deal …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes thinks Chiefs are set to unlock this skill set from Hollywood Brown
[ad_1] Wide receiver has been a focal point for the Kansas City Chiefs since Tyreek Hill was traded two years ago. Ironic since Kansas City has won two Super Bowls in the two seasons without Hill. The Chiefs upgraded at wide receiver this offseason with Marquise “Hollywood” Brown in free agency, who may become the No. 1 wideout with Rashee …
Read More »Jared Goff: There have been contract discussions, but I’ll leave it at that
[ad_1] Lions quarterback Jared Goff is in the final year of his contract, but he is at the team’s facility for the voluntary portion of their offseason work. The team has called extensions for Goff and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown priorities for the offseason and Goff gave a brief update on where things stand when he spoke to reporters …
Read More »Michigan football handed three-year probation, recruiting penalties and fine by NCAA
[ad_1] The Michigan football program will be under probation for the next three years and will face other penalties from the NCAA due to violations during a COVID-19 dead period and for having noncoaching staff members participate in impermissible roles under former coach Jim Harbaugh. The penalties, which also include a fine for Michigan and recruiting penalties, were part of a …
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