Daily Archives: August 16, 2024

Alabama football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions by known Crimson Tide insiders

[ad_1] The first AP Poll of the 2024 college football schedule has arrived, with Alabama football debuting at No. 5. Crimson Tide faithful are hoping for sustained success under first-year coach Kalen DeBoer, who was hired following the retirement of legendary coach Nick Saban. DeBoer led Washington to a national championship appearance last season and is sorting through a talented …

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Vikings sign Matt Corral: Minnesota brings in embattled QB in wake of J.J. McCarthy’s season-ending injury

[ad_1] A quarter century ago, a then-obscure former indoor football star named Kurt Warner led the Rams to an unexpected title after starting quarterback Trent Green suffered a season-ending injury in the preseason. While no one knows how the Vikings’ 2024 season will play out, it’s beginning is strikingly similar to the 1999 Rams.  On Friday, Minnesota formally placed rookie …

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Alabama featured heavily on preseason Lombardi Award watch list

[ad_1] Apr 13, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Booker (52) celebrates after the offense scored a touchdown during the A-Day scrimmage at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports An award that recognizes the top lineman in college football, four different Alabama Crimson Tide football players have been named to the preseason watch list for …

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NFL training camp notepads: Here’s what we’re learning at each stop, from Cowboys to Patriots and so many others

[ad_1] This summer, Yahoo Sports Senior NFL Reporters Charles Robinson and Jori Epstein are touring training camps across the country. At each stop, they’ll jot down notes about the quarterback; a rookie to watch; what they’re keeping their eye on; a fantasy thought; what they saw that was interesting; and a wild card for good measure. Here are their observations …

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Vikings place QB J.J. McCarthy on IR, sign UFL champion Matt Corral

[ad_1] The Minnesota Vikings have signed QB Matt Corral after placing J.J. McCarthy — the team’s first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, who’s out of the season with a torn meniscus — on IR. [Related: J.J. McCarthy and other NFL injuries that could impact 2024 season] McCarthy, who underwent surgery Wednesday, was set to compete for the Vikings’ starting …

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Connor Stalions lands at Detroit high school as assistant coach

[ad_1] Photo: Isaiah Hole Former Michigan football staffer Connor Stalions, who allegedly ran what the NCAA deems an illegal sign-stealing scheme, may not have returned to college football, but he’s getting another chance to coach in the game. First reported by The Detroit News’ David Goricki, Stalions has joined the Detroit (Mich.) Mumford program as the team’s defensive coordinator. Stalions …

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In his last rodeo, newly minted Ohio State starting QB Will Howard faces championship-or-bust pressure

[ad_1] With Thursday’s announcement making his starter status official, Ohio State quarterback Will Howard enters the 2024 season as possibly the most important college football player in the country. In what coach Ryan Day is deeming a national championship-or-bust season in Columbus, Howard must deliver. The transfer quarterback from Kansas State has all the attributes to be enough, especially with …

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2024-25 NFL odds: Carolina Panthers win total on the move

[ad_1] With only a few weeks left before the official NFL season kicks off, the Panthers’ odds are on the move. After opening with a win total of 4.5, that line for Carolina has moved to 5.5.  According to John Ewing at BetMGM, that’s the only win-total increase in the NFL so far this year. But professional bettor Adam Chernoff …

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NFL preseason QB tracker: Here’s who’s starting for every team in Week 2 as top draft picks get more exposure

[ad_1] Preseason Week 2 began Thursday night with the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Looking ahead, fans are expected to gain more exposure to high draft choices and veterans in new places this weekend. Here is a look at the starting quarterback situations for each game in preseason Week 2: Thursday, Aug. 15 Philadelphia Eagles 14, New England Patriots …

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Stunning change at Rutgers: Pat Hobbs out as athletics director

[ad_1] Rutgers University athletics director Patrick Hobbs has quit his job, according to multiple reports, and is being replaced on an interim basis by deputy athletics director Ryan Pisarri, a former three-sport star at Ramapo High School. Hobbs was the university’s athletics director for nine years. The change comes on the eve of the highly anticipated football season, with some …

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