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Former Oilers head coach McLellan completes career circle back behind Detroit bench So when Steve Yzerman called former Detroit assistant coach Todd McLellan a month ago, looking to make a head coaching change behind the Wings bench, replacing Derek Lalonde, the unemployed McLellan was all ears. Just as Ken Hitchcock has always been, with all of his NHL assignments. Completing the circle? You bet for McLellan, who started with the Wings 20 years ago before leaving for his first head job with San Jose in 2008, moved to the Oilers in 2015, then on to Los Angeles in 2019, before…
The Ole Miss Rebels and Mississippi State Bulldogs have met in some historic matchups, but this year, the two squads are on opposite ends of the spectrum. State has had a disappointing season in Jeff Lebby’s first year at the helm as the Bulldogs are winless in SEC play and winless against Power Four opponents. The Rebels, on the other hand, are in need of a statement win and some help. The CFP Rankings will be released on Tuesday night, so we should see where Ole Miss stands and their path back into the 12-team field. Before that revelation, however,…
South Carolina Gamecock TJ Sanders Included in Daniel Jeremiah’s Top 50 Prospects South Carolina defensive lineman TJ Sanders was included in Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 NFL prospects list. South Carolina defensive lineman TJ Sanders was included in Daniel Jeremiah’s top 50 NFL prospects list. While most of the attention around South Carolina was centered around the offense and what LaNorris Sellers was doing at quarterback, the defense was a big part as well. The Gamecocks had playmakers at all three levels of the defense, and one that flashed upfront was defensive tackle TJ Sanders. Sanders is now off to the…
Star Quarterback for Clemson Tigers Hopes to Raise Draft Stock in Fourth Year Will Cade Klubnik be able to raise his draft stock with another good season for the Clemson Tigers? The Clemson Tigers wrapped up 2024 with a solid campaign and will be looking to build on that success in 2025. It was a bounce back season for the Tigers in 2024 after a disappointing campaign in 2023. This past season, Clemson was able to win 10 games and once again secure an ACC title. As the year progressed, the Tigers emerged as one of the best offensive teams…
Greg McElroy explains Arch Manning’s ‘heavy burden’ as Texas’ starting QB in 2025 Texas quarterback Arch Manning is already viewed as one of the top QBs in college football, despite having made just two starts in his college career. That’s understandable given the fact that he was the No. 1 recruit in the class of 2023 and is from the greatest quarterback family of all time. ESPN college football analyst Greg McElroy believes that Arch Manning is worthy of all the hype he is receiving, but he also warned that Manning is carrying a heavy burden as he takes over…
The Washington Commanders achieved a lot of things this year and quarterback Jayden Daniels and general manager Adam Peters are both getting attention for it. by: David Harrison Posted: Jan 31, 2025 / 12:00 PM EST Updated: Jan 31, 2025 / 12:00 PM EST SHARE When you have as amazing a season as the Washington Commanders had in 2024 it is expected that some of the players and personnel who helped achieve it will get some recognition for it. However, in a quarterback-driven league, Commanders’ rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels got the largest scoop of national attention while others were somewhat…
Georgia Bulldogs running back Trevor Etiennehas been named as one of the most underrated players in the 2025 NFL draft. Etienne is ranked as the No. 12 running back and No. 133 prospect in the NFL draft, but ESPN’s Field Yates thinks Etienne should be ranked higher. Yates has Etienne as his fifth-ranked running back. NFL draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. is also higher on Etienne than most. Yates likes what Etienne brings to the table as a receiver. Etienne never put up monster numbers during his three season college career, but he was a steady producer. However, the advantage…
“Fast, physical, and violent:” FSU’s first crop of defense transfers open up about Tony White, new facility and playing for Seminoles James Williams, Stefon Thompsom, Deamonte Diggs, and Elijah Herring met with the media for the first time The first batch of Florida State’s defensive transfers held newcomer interviews on Thursday morning. They discussed their relationships with the staff, the new football-only facility, and their journeys to Tallahassee. Stefon Thompson and James Williams, who came to Florida State from Nebraska, expanded on their connections with the defensive coaches. At the same time, Deamonte Diggs and Elijah Herring talked about…
After Thursday night’s win in Edmonton, the Detroit Red Wings have played 51 games, accruing a record of 25–21–5, presently placing them two points back of the second wild card position in the Eastern Conference. Of the 31 games left on the schedule, 18 will be away from the friendly confines of Little Caesars Arena. If Detroit is going to emerge from the stretch run with a playoff berth, the Red Wings will have to find a winning formula on the road. After the win over the Oilers, coach Todd McLellan offered an insight as to what that could look…
4. Brock Bowers and Carson Beck’s Unexpected Feud—Is One of Them Leaving Georgia? A shocking rift has reportedly formed between Georgia Bulldogs star tight end Brock Bowers and quarterback Carson Beck, leaving fans stunned and questioning the future of the team. Multiple sources inside the Bulldogs’ locker room claim that tensions have been growing between Bowers and Beck over offensive play-calling and chemistry issues. Bowers, one of the most dominant tight ends in college football, is rumored to have expressed frustration over not getting enough key targets in crucial moments, believing that Beck is favoring other receivers. One insider suggests…