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The pre-season Coaches Poll was released on Tuesday, and only Miami, SMU, and Clemson made the top 25 out of the ACC, with NC State among several other league schools receiving votes. We could have guessed that State won’t begin the season in the top 25, but will it get there at some point? The […]
Happy Thursday, everyone. We have our first practice report of the season, which is great news in and of itself. The team hasn’t yet put pads on, but Kalen DeBoer is pleased with what he sees from his passers. I thought they were consistent,” DeBoer said. “Couple of explosive plays in there. Couple plays where […]
When you have a lot of options, the speed option hits them hardest. BRACKET PLAY Despite Fall camp opening for Notre Dame Football, there won’t be very much daily reporting coming out of South Bend as the media is on a leash via the Irish. That stinks for several reasons, and one of those reasons […]
The first day of fall camp is usually filled with optimism, where everyone believes this could be the season. Colorado WRs coach Rashad Davis wasn’t interested in any of that. Instead, the newly promoted assistant stopped practice to deliver a message that cut through the noise. His target mostly was his own receivers after hearing […] The post “I Come From Nothing”: Deion Sanders’ Newly Promoted Staffer Blasts CU Football Players on First Day of Fall Camp appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Football is almost here. In less than 30 days, we’ll once again spend every Saturday riding an emotional roller coaster, letting our moods rise and fall based on the performance of our favorite group of 18 to 22-year-old athletes (or, thanks to today’s college football landscape, maybe a little older than that). I’m sure most […]
MICAH RICE #31 Height: 6’2” Weight: 200lb Position: DB Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Summary: When I tell you Micah is from L.A. I’m not talking about the “Louisville Area” I’m talking real deal, OG LA, as in Los Angeles, California. The Cali native moved to Kentucky and played for North Oldham where […]
The first day of Alabama fall camp always comes with plenty of excitement, but one of the biggest storylines entering the 2026 season revolves around the Crimson Tide’s rebuilt offensive line.Following Wednesday’s opening practice, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer offered perhaps his most encouraging comments yet about the group, suggesting the unit has already taken […] The post Kalen DeBoer Just Revealed Something Alabama Fans Have Been Waiting to Hear About the Offensive Line appeared firs...
It’s getting closer and closer…we are now within a month from Penn State’s first game of 2026! September 5, 2026, will also mark the date of Christian Askew’s first game as a Nittany Lion. Askew joins Penn State as part of Matt Campbell’s first recruiting class after taking over as head coach. The three-star prospect […]
Kansas Jayhawks News Kansas football put a lot of effort into getting faster and stronger. I think pretty much every team wants to do that, right? Speaking of Kansas football, they’ve already lost a starter on defense to season ending injury A former KU basketball player and Washburn’s current coach was seriously injured in a […]
When we think about America’s teams filled with bandwagon fans, there are some obvious names that come to mind: If you were to narrow your focus to college football, there are clear favorites there as well- Not on that list, not now, not in the past, and probably not anytime soon: The Illinois Fighting Illini. […]
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Two of the highest-scoring teams in this year's field will take to the diamond Thursday in Greenville, North Carolina, as Florida and Kentucky look to advance in this year's Little League Softball World Series.
Our position preview series continues and the Spartan cornerbacks are up next. Previously, we’ve covered the cornerbacks and safeties together but we’re looking at each group separately this year. There might be some crossover here with the nickelback players, but Darin will preview the safeties on Saturday. The corners are coached by Hank Poteat, who […]
Georgia Tech has had a long running issue in getting pressure on the quarterback and 2025 was no exception. The Yellow Jackets finished 92nd in sack rate (5.28%). What pass rush that did exist often came from the interior (Jordan van den Berg especially). The edge rush was even worse than the basic sack numbers […]
New Kentucky head coach Will Stein will lead the Kentucky Wildcats onto the field in just a few weeks for his first game as head coach. Meanwhile, the man who led the Wildcats program for the previous 13 seasons will begin the season coaching in a new location. Mark Stoops was hired this offseason as […]
After a long, long offseason, Maryland football is set to start its 2026 season on September 5. For many fans, the beginning of each new season brings renewed hope and promise (and maybe some slightly more complex feelings for yours truly, who will be spending his 21st birthday evening in the booth as the Terps […]
The news made official yesterday afternoon that the Purdue athletic department has found their new leader was the first topic covered on today’s podcast. Frankly, there wasn’t a lot to cover on this since we had a lengthy discussion about him on the last podcast but I did incorporate some of the comments made by […]
Former Maryland football star Stefon Diggs has finally found his new home. The wideout inked a one-year deal with the Washington Commanders worth up to $12 million, per NFL insider Dan Rapoport The deal comes after Diggs was found not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery in a trial verdict […]
TCU football is moving closer to its 2026 season opener against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland on Aug. 29. As the Countdown to Kickoff continues, we’ll highlight a former Horned Frog whose jersey number coincided with the number of days remaining until the opener. At No. 23 is former TCU halfback Jim Swink! Swink received […]
There is a difference between becoming a champion and learning how to carry yourself like one. Notre Dame had already climbed the mountain in 1988, finishing a perfect season with a national championship and establishing itself once again among college football’s elite. But championships do not buy much patience the following fall. If anything, they […]
Welcome to the Morning Commute Today we’re talking about Mizzou Soccer and VB Can you believe it? The college sports season is here. Well, not quite officially but Mizzou Soccer got underway with an exhibition game on Wednesday night against Lindenwood. The Tigers picked up a 3-1 win over the Lions — who were predicted […]
Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City can immediately return to the top of English football under Enzo Maresca, despite the uncertainty created by Pep Guardiola’s departure. Arsenal enter the 2026/27 campaign as defending champions and have strengthened an already powerful squad, making their title defence a serious challenge. City, however, finished second last season despite performing […] The post Jamie Carragher makes Man City claim that will not go down well with Arsenal fans appeare...
Following an electric camp performance and unofficial visit this past June, Ohio State and 2028 quarterback target Christopher Vargas seemed to be linked closer together than ever before. A dynamic athlete the Buckeyes have been recruiting for two years now, Ryan Day looks to have zeroed in on his skillset as the desired the quarterback […]
Illinois defensive back Juice Clarke has an elite mentor, in one of the best safeties in the game, Kerby Joseph. The Detroit Lions free safety led the NFL in interceptions in 2024, en route to earning first team All-Pro honors. Joseph is a former Illini, and he’s a close friend of current Illinois defensive back […] The post Exclusive: Detroit Lions Superstar Kerby Joseph Mentors Illini DB Juice Clarke appeared first on The Sports Bank .