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The wait is over. South Carolina football legend Sterling Sharpe is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL announced the news late on Thursday night. Sharpe’s selection came via the Senior Committee after years of unwarranted exclusion. He joins defensive end Jared Allen, cornerback Eric Allen, and tight end Antonio Gates in the class of 2025. Sharpe is the first South Carolina Gamecock to earn selection for Hall of Fame induction. Former USC quarterback and long-time NFL coach Dan Reeves was a semifinalist this season but was not elected. Gamecock alum John Abraham also was a semifinalist…
It’s happening: Gamecock great Sterling Sharpe elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame South Carolina Gamecocks football Sterling Sharpe For the first time, a University of South Carolina alum is a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Legendary Gamecocks wide receiver Sterling Sharpe was inducted on Thursday night, finally earning a spot in the Canton, Ohio shrine as a senior finalist. Every year, the Pro Football Hall of Fame takes five finalists among seniors, coaches and contributors and elects a minimum of one and a maximum of three — with 80% of the vote needed to earn the coveted gold jacket.…
A lot of the Texas Longhorn faithful along with the rest of the college football world have been enamored with Arch Manning. He comes from a long line of star quarterbacks in the NFL and his talents could very well make him the next big thing in the pros. But, not everyone shares the same sentiment about him. Heid Manning, the Texas quarterback’syounger brother, have a very close connection to one another. They obviously grew up in the same household and were under the guidance of Cooper Manning. So, it comes to no one’s surprise that the freshman does not…
Former Texas Longhorn speedster Xavier Worthy ready for the big stage in Super Bowl 56 After breaking the NFL combine 40-yard dash record with an astounding 4.21 second run, former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy got a few congratulatory texts. But one stood out, the one from Super Bowl champion QB Patrick Mahomes. The Kansas City Chiefs are the team Worthy desperately wanted to get drafted by. “In a perfect world, I definitely would want to go to the Chiefs,” Worthy said. “Just the way Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs improvise and use you. They had Tyreek Hill. The…
A former Longhorns football coach is joining an NFL coaching staff Charlie Strong, who coached the Longhorns from 2014-2016, is set to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their new defensive line coach. Author: Johann Castro Published: 2:56 PM CST February 7, 2025 Updated: 2:56 PM CST February 7, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas — A former Texas Longhorns football coach is heading back to the pros. On Wednesday, NFL Network reported that Charlie Strong would join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their new defensive line coach. Strong coached the Longhorns from 2014 through 2016, and his tenure in Austin is viewed…
Houston Astros Reportedly Re-Sign Veteran Slugger to Bolster Outfield Originally posted on Houston Astros on SI By Nick Ziegler | Last updated Feb 5, 2025 8:30 PM ET With Spring Training right around the corner, the Houston Astros are starting to put the finishing touches on what the roster will look like on Opening Day. After trading Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs, the Astros have been seeking some help in the outfield to replace him. Reportedly, help will be on the way in the form of outfielder Ben Gamel. The 32-year-old has bounced around a bit in the Majors after being selected in the 10th round…
The Houston Astros haven’t remained in the background of MLB rumors this winter for a potential re-signing of Alex Bregman. Amid conflicting reports regarding who is the favorite to land the All-Star third baseman, there is some promising Astros news with spring training approaching. Bregman entered MLB free agency as one of the best players available, hoping to land a contract north of $200 million in total value. Houston maxed its offer out at $156 million over six years, a sizeable gap in negotiations that fueled speculation about a potential departure. With the Gold Glove Award winner still available in…
For the second consecutive offseason, Texas A&M alumnus Jerrod Johnson will remain as quarterbacks coach for the Houston Texans after interviewing for multiple offensive coordinator jobs around the league. This year Johnson interviewed for the Texans, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets, respectively, before each team went forward with another candidate. Last year, Johnson participated in interviews with the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelersand Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before suiting up for six NFL teams during his playing career, Johnson made history in College Station. When he graduated, the Houston native held two Texas A&M…
Houston Rockets Are Starting To Lose Their Identity During the Houston Rockets five-game losing-streak they have lost the edge that helped make them one of the best teams in the NBA. After back-to-back wins over the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a thrilling win in Boston over the Celtics, the Rockets were at a four-year high. Their reputation around the league was that of an elite defensive and tough-minded team. Over the past week, however, that has started to change as the team is in the midst of their worst losing streak in the…
Feb. 6 has come and gone and another NBA trade deadline is in the books. Teams are reshuffling their rosters in pursuit of championships (e.g., Golden State acquiring Jimmy Butler) or rebuilding goals. For the Houston Rockets, the decision to avoid a franchise-altering trade spoke volumes about their vision. By staying strategic and resisting the league-wide frenzy, they made a bold statement, implying trust in the process. Houston is in an intriguing phase of its world, blending raw talent with promising upside. This young Rockets core is led by Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun, two players viewed as cornerstones for…