Daily Archives: August 9, 2024

Dak Prescott, Brock Purdy and tiers of NFL QBs in line for megadeals

[ad_1] Ralph Vacchiano NFC East Reporter The 2023 offseason was a big one for NFL quarterbacks, when four of them — Joe Burrow, Lamar Jackson, Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert — broke through the $50 million-per-year barrier. It was an exclusive group, reserved only for the truly elite. Then this past March, four more — Trevor Lawrence, Jordan Love, Tua …

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Ohio high school football 2024 | Top 10 Akron-area quarterbacks to watch

[ad_1] As we prepare for the start of the 2024 Ohio high school football season, we’re breaking down the top players by position. Throughout the preseason, we’re ranking the top 10 Greater Akron quarterbacks, running backs, receivers/tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, linebackers, defensive backs, specialists and two-way players. Today, we look at the top 10 quarterbacks, starting with Walsh …

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Southeast Pirates 2024 high school football schedule, preview

[ad_1] Austin Mejia with a carry. SOUTHEAST PIRATES HEAD COACH: Pat Youel LAST YEAR: 7-4 (2-2 Portage Trail Conference) POSTSEASON: Division V, Region 17 Southeast football’s returning lettermen (15) Dylan Donell, RB/LB, 5-9, 180, Sr. Peyton Donovan, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Jr. Landon Durstine, OL/LB, 6-1, 215, Jr. Avery Giuffre, OL/DL, 5-8, 165, Sr. Zach Keto, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, Sr. Aidan …

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Patriots 53-man roster projection: Milton too impressive to let go

[ad_1] Patriots 53-man roster projection: Milton too impressive to let go originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston FOXBORO — What better time to slap together a way-too-early 53-man roster projection than after the first preseason game of the summer? That’s exactly what we’ve cobbled together here for the Patriots after they beat the Panthers in an exhibition Thursday night at …

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Nebraska linebacker target commits to Iowa State

[ad_1] . A Nebraska linebacker target has committed to Iowa State. Will Hawthorne picked the Cyclones over the Cornhuskers on Thursday afternoon. Hawthorne is a three-star prospect from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, IA. Last season, he recorded 63 tackles, 10.0 for loss, and 4.5 sacks. He also ran for 774 yards and seven touchdowns while also catching 12 passes …

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Greg McElroy lists three things Clemson must do to upset Georgia

[ad_1] Sep 5, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney celebrates after a victory against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports What happens if Clemson pulls off an upset against the mighty Georgia Bulldogs in just over three weeks? The Tigers are currently 13.5-point underdogs against a Georgia team …

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How Nick Sirianni’s country club training camps suddenly got tough

[ad_1] How Nick Sirianni’s country club training camps suddenly got tough originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia They practiced for over two hours on Thursday. Then they practiced four days in a row from Sunday through Wednesday, with two of those sessions in full pads. They’ve practiced for the last two weeks in brutal heat and humidity, and Nick Sirianni …

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Drake Maye gets one drive in preseason debut

[ad_1] Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye made his preseason debut on Thursday night against the Panhers. It was a short one. Maye, the third overall pick in the 2024 draft, handled one drive for the Patriots in his first game at Gillette Stadium. It covered eight plays and generated 21 yards of offense, ending with a punt from the Carolina …

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KCCI adds new Iowa college pregame show on football Saturdays

[ad_1] Fans of Iowa’s four major college football teams will now have an opportunity to get behind-the-scenes information on their favorite players on game day. KCCI will add a half-hour local pregame show every Saturday morning. “Big College Kickoff” will start at 10:30 a.m. followed by CBS Sports’ coverage of Big Ten football. “Our team is excited to leverage our …

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Kyle Shanahan: Hope Brandon Aiyuk’s here, but ready for “next man up”

[ad_1] While speaking to reporters on Tuesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he wouldn’t rule out a deal that keeps Brandon Aiyuk on the team but the ongoing trade talks involving the wide receiver mean that is far from guaranteed. Shanahan addressed preparing to play amid that uncertainty during an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Shanahan said it …

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Coach Mike Zdebski sees great potential in Shadow Ridge football program

[ad_1] Mike Zdebski knows the best way to build a program. You’ve got to market, promote, and pile on the car mileage. When he got hired in February to take over a 1-9 Surprise Shadow Ridge football team, he was quickly won over by the area, the facilities, the administration, the district, the parents, the potential growth. So, he’s now …

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