Player Notes
Mike Griffith: Texas is Georgia's primary focus this offseason ·
February 16, 2024The Georgia Bulldogs face three SEC contenders on the road next season in Alabama, Texas and Ole Miss. According to one writer who covers the Bulldogs, it’s the Texas Longhorns who will get the most focus this offseason.DawgNation beat writer Mike Griffith had the following to say of the matchup between Texas and Georgia.“Georgia doesn’t think too much, Kirby (Smart) doesn’t think ...
Navigating a season that could see Texas play Georgia more than once ·
February 17, 2024The Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs will play in Austin on Oct. 19. It may not be the only time they play in the 2024 season.Texas and Georgia are viewed by many, including those close to the Georgia program, as the primary contenders for the SEC championship. What does that mean for the Longhorns? It could mean two battles against the top team in college football over the past ...
After some key departures from the team, Dykes got busy in the portal this offseason. ·
5:11 PM on Feb 16, 2024Biggest unanswered question: Who will emerge as the clear WR1?Before last season, Williams was the clear heir apparent to Quentin Johnston as this team’s lead receiver. While he had some great moments during the season, his overall production left a lot to be desired. There was never a clear-cut WR1 in 2023 — the ball got spread around a ton, but the only real consistent playmakers ...
How Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm balances transfer portal, high school recruiting ·
Louisville Courier JournalCollege football used to buzz on the first Wednesday in February, but Louisville football's office was quiet the morning of Feb. 7.The traditional National Signing Day seemed to be just another day for the Cardinals. Their freshman class took advantage of the December signing day — with some players already on campus as midyear enrollees. More of U of L's focus shifted toward ...
Bob Asmussen | Illinois defense counting on linebackers to plug the gaps ·
College Football Reporter/ColumnistCHAMPAIGN — A new linebacker coach is in place at Illinois, and Archie McDaniel said he won’t judge the players based on old film.They are all getting a fresh start in the spring. A chance to impress and earn their way into the rotation.McDaniel won’t be alone in working with the Illini linebackers. Bret Bielema’s program has a job available to coach outside linebackers ...
Where Alabama’s quarterback group stands before spring practice ·
Alabama football’s offense is going to look different this season. Kalen DeBoer has replaced the retired Nick Saban as head coach, and he’s bringing his offensive prowess with him to Tuscaloosa.The move could be a boon for Alabama’s quarterbacks. DeBoer helped turn Washington signal-caller Michael Penix Jr. into a Heisman Trophy finalist last season, on the way to a national title appearance.As spring ...
Why did AJ McCarron return to the St. Louis Battlehawks? ·
When AJ McCarron joined the resurrected XFL last year, the former Alabama All-American hadn’t played since suffering a knee injury in an NFL preseason game with the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 21, 2021.With the St. Louis Battlehawks in 2023, McCarron completed 203-of-295 passes for 2,150 yards with 24 touchdowns and six interceptions in nine games. He led the XFL in touchdown passes, completion percentage ...
Colorado football self-reported 11 minor NCAA violations from Deion Sanders’ first year with Buffs ·
1/26/2024The Colorado football program has self-reported 11 minor NCAA violations since the hiring of head coach Deion Sanders in December of 2022.USA Today first reported on the violations Thursday, which included five minor – or Level III – violations from other CU teams, as well. As noted by USA Today, the violations are common among most major college athletic departments. None of the violations ...
What Steve Young said about today’s NFL quarterbacks ·
By Jackson Payne
Steve Young may have enjoyed a Hall of Fame career in the NFL, but that doesn’t stop him from feeling just a pinch of jealousy toward the league’s current quarterbacks.Football in 2024 is a game Young “could only dream of playing,” the former San Francisco 49ers and BYU legend said while appearing on Roku’s “The Rich Eisen Show” Monday.His blend of accurate, intellectual passing ability ...
Kellen Moore’s days in L.A. appear numbered. What’s next NFL job for Boise State legend? ·
1/26/2024Former Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore seems close to landing his next NFL gig — and it would be his third team in three years.Moore interviewed for the Eagles’ vacancy at offensive coordinator on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The Cleveland Browns also requested permission to interview Moore on Thursday, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.Moore just wrapped up his ...
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