[ad_1] Yesterday’s breaking news of Nick Saban retiring as the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide created shock waves across the nation. Anyone and everyone who has witnessed the legendary career of the GOAT has offered up their instant reaction to the news. Fans have flooded our social media timelines, Mrs. Terry offered up a statement, and we even …
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Texas A&M will host 2024 5-Star WR and former Alabama commit this weekend
[ad_1] Following the semi-shocking retirement of Alabama head coach Nick Saban, the first domino dropped as 2024 five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams de-committed from the Crimson Tide on Wednesday night, and according to Rivals’ Landyn Rosow, Williams is set to visit Texas A&M this weekend. Surprising? Well, think of the context, as new Aggies wide receiver coach Holmon Wiggins recruited …
Read More »How will Greg Byrne replace Nick Saban? Finding clues for next Alabama football coach
[ad_1] Greg Byrne has always been preparing for this moment. He knew what he was signing up for when he took this job in 2017. Byrne knew one day he would likely have to hire the guy to replace Nick Saban. “You watch and you try to learn when (former UNC coach) Roy Williams retires and (former Duke coach) Mike Krzyzewski …
Read More »NoleSports Podcast | FSU football transfer portal, Nick Saban retiring, Seminoles MBB, WBB
[ad_1] Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. FSU football had a busy week, signing nine players since last Saturday from the NCAA Transfer Portal, with the 2024 roster now coming to focus. In the middle of recording the podcast, news broke that Alabama head …
Read More »Meet The News-Star’s All-Area high school football team for 2023
[ad_1] Here’s a look at the News-Star’s annual all-area high school football team for the 2023 season. Defensive Player of the Year Jadon Mayfield Ruston, Sr. Position: Linebacker Ht: 6-0 Wt: 228 Why selected: The Louisiana Tech signee logged 116 tackles, 16 tackles for a loss and six sacks while earning the All-District 2-5A Defensive MVP honors for a second …
Read More »Nick Saban retires: Seven-time national championship-winning coach, 72, exits Alabama after 17 seasons
[ad_1] Alabama coach Nick Saban, 72, has decided to retire, ending a run that ranks among the greatest in college football history, the school announced on Wednesday. The seven-time national championship-winning coach leaves the game having spent his last 17 seasons with the Crimson Tide. Saban informed the Tide of his decision in a team meeting Wednesday, where he cited …
Read More »Jayhawks continue to build for future
[ad_1] LAWRENCE — Kansas football added to its 2025 recruiting class in January with the commitment of Malachi Curvey, a 247Sports Composite four-star athlete. Here’s a rundown of all of the Jayhawks’ commitments in the class so far: Malachi Curvey (4-star athlete) pic.twitter.com/wGSqvXOGxX — Malachi Curvey (@Mcurvey34) January 7, 2024 David McComb (3-star quarterback) 100% committed!!!❤️💙 #RockChalk @Kotelnicki @KUCoachZ @CoachLeipold pic.twitter.com/u9wdAshAbm …
Read More »NCAA president defends Michigan amid sign-stealing scandal, says team won national title ‘fair and square’
[ad_1] USATSI NCAA president Charlie Baker stood behind his organization’s decision to collaborate with the Big Ten on an investigation into Michigan’s sign-stealing scandal on Wednesday, telling reporters “I think we did the right thing.” The move led to a three-game suspension for Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh handed down by the Big Ten. Michigan weathered the scandal to win the …
Read More »Nick Saban’s retirement moves Alabama’s odds sharply for 2024-2025 national title
[ad_1] PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 01: Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide before the CFP Semifinal Rose Bowl Game against the Michigan Wolverines at Rose Bowl Stadium on January 01, 2024 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Alabama Crimson Tide football head coach Nick Saban shocked the college sports world by announcing his retirement Wednesday. …
Read More »Lane Kiffin calls Nick Saban, Pete Carroll GOATs as mentors step down on same day
[ad_1] OXFORD — Following Nick Saban’s Alabama football retirement announcement and the news that Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll would not return for another season, Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin posted a tribute on social media in honor of his two mentors Wednesday. “The two (Greatest of All Time),” Kiffin wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “So honored and blessed …
Read More »Alabama football head coach Nick Saban, seven-time national champion, is retiring
[ad_1] Alabama football coach Nick Saban, whose seven career national championships are the most by a head coach at NCAA football’s highest level, is retiring, the school said Wednesday in a news release. “It is not just about how many games we won and lost, but it’s about the legacy and how we went about it,” Saban said in the …
Read More »South Carolina football assistant Jody Wright hired as Murray State coach
[ad_1] COLUMBIA — South Carolina football tight ends coach Jody Wright has been hired to lead the Murray State program. Wright joined Shane Beamer’s staff early in 2022 after three years on coaching staffs in the NFL. He started as an offensive assistant coaching running backs with the Cleveland Browns in 2019, then was hired by the New York Giants …
Read More »Could Nick Saban retiring boost Texas football recruiting — including 5-star Ryan Williams?
[ad_1] As the retirement of Alabama football coach Nick Saban continues to rock college football, the ramifications have already impacted recruiting – both in Tuscaloosa and Austin. Wide receiver Ryan Williams, a 2024 five-star recruit from Saraland, Alabama, told On3 that he decommitted from the Crimson Tide after Saban’s announcement. Originally a 2025 recruit, Williams reclassified to the 2024 class …
Read More »New Bears 7-round mock draft
[ad_1] The Chicago Bears made a pair of significant staffing decisions this week when the front office decided to keep head coach Matt Eberflus but not retain the services of offensive coordinator Luke Getsy. This move tells us the team wants to remain committed to quarterback Justin Fields and so that’s the approach we took with this new seven-round mock …
Read More »Nick Saban retires; a look at his legacy & what comes next for Alabama
[ad_1] This embedded content is not available in your region. Subscribe to The College Football Enquirer Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger & SI’s Pat Forde get together for an emergency podcast after news broke on Wednesday afternoon that after 17 seasons at Alabama, Nick Saban is retiring from coaching college football. The guys take a look into the career of Nick …
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