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Tennessee Vols star named by national media outlet as one of the best true freshmen players in College Football Playoff Era… On Friday, 247Sports ranked the top 10 true freshmen players of the College Football Playoff era (which started in 2014) and a former Tennessee Vols standout made their list. 247Sports ranked former Volunteers defensive lineman Derek Barnett at No. 9 on their list of top true freshmen players during the College Football Playoff era. Barnett was a four-star recruit coming out of Brentwood Academy. He was rated by 247Sports as the No. 8 strongside defensive end in the 2014 recruiting class…
BREAKING: Kirby Smart Reportedly Steps Down as Georgia Head Coach Following Shocking Announcement… BREAKING: Kirby Smart Reportedly Steps Down as Georgia Head Coach Following Shocking Announcement In a stunning development, Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart has reportedly stepped down from his position, effective immediately. The news comes in the wake of what sources close to the program are calling a “personal decision,” though no specific details have been released regarding the reason for his departure. Smart, who has been at the helm of the Bulldogs since 2016, leaves behind an extraordinary legacy. Under his leadership, Georgia won back-to-back…
Michael Rasmussen’s injury occurred during a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was tripped while scoring an empty-net goal. The incident happened in the final minutes of the game, with Rasmussen being helped to the locker room after struggling to put weight on his leg. Rasmussen’s empty-net goal sealed the win for the Detroit Red Wings, but the celebration was short-lived as concerns about his injury grew. The team’s medical staff immediately attended to Rasmussen, providing assistance as he made his way off the ice. Initial reports suggested that Rasmussen suffered an upper-body injury, but further evaluation revealed…
Michael Rasmussen, the Detroit Red Wings center, has been dealing with an upper-body injury that’s kept him out of the lineup. Coach Derek Lalonde provided an update on Rasmussen’s health, stating that he’s still in the “day-to-day” range and won’t be available for the next game against the Capitals.¹ Rasmussen suffered the injury a week ago in Tampa, and while he’s making progress, his upper body isn’t yet fully ready. The coach noted that Rasmussen has plenty of lower-body energy, but they need to ensure he’s fully recovered before returning to play. In related news, goalie Ville Husso is nearing…
BREAKING: Five-Star RB Dante Dowdell Shocks Nebraska With Decommitment, Flips Commitment To South Carolina Over Georgia, Utah State, LSU, and Others… The news broke like a thunderclap across the college football landscape: Dante Dowdell, the five-star running back hailed as the crown jewel of Nebraska’s 2025 recruiting class, had decommitted. The Cornhuskers’ fanbase, buzzing with anticipation of his arrival, was left stunned and scrambling for answers. But the bigger shock was yet to come. Earlier that week, Dowdell had hinted at “re-evaluating his options,” fueling speculation that Georgia or LSU might swoop in to claim the coveted athlete.…
BREAKING: Wings Top Center dylan larkin Suffers Career Ending Injury Against Lightning… Here’s an in-depth preview of today’s match between the Detroit Red Wings and the Los Angeles Kings: Game Details – Date: January 27, 2025 – Time: 7:00 p.m. ET – Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI – Broadcast: FDSN Extra, 97.1 FM Team Previews *Detroit Red Wings* The Detroit Red Wings are looking to bounce back from a tough loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning in their last game. The team has been struggling to find consistency this season, but they have shown flashes of brilliance in recent…
The Detroit Red Wings might miss their captain for one or more games, depending on how the NHL assessed the action he performed against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Wings forward Dylan Larkin delivered a headshot to Maple Leafs defenseman Marshall Rifai during Thursday night’s preseason game with both teams meeting again on Saturday. The hit occurred late in the third period as Rifai attempted to clear the puck. Larkin was handed a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head. The incident comes at a time when the NHL is cracking down on dangerous plays, and the Department…
Falcons hire Texans assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie as head defensive line coach The Houston Texans already are replacing three offensive coaches. Now, they’ll have to replace one on the defensive side. The Atlanta Falcons officially hired assistant defensive line coach Nate Ollie as their new defensive line coach, hiring him away from the Texans’ coaching staff, according to KPRC2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson. Ollie, who joined the Texans last season, was influential in helping Houston’s defense set a franchise record for sacks this season under fellow first-year defensive line coach Rod Wright. Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. each…
The Clemson Tigers have been very busy this offseason after a nice campaign in 2024. Coming into 2024, the Tigers certainly had bouncing back on their minds. It was a down season for the program’s standards in 2023, but Clemson looked much better last year. The Tigers were able to win 10 games and an ACC Title on their way to making the College Football Playoff. Even though they were eliminated in the first round, it was still an excellent campaign for the program. As the team prepares for next season, expectations are going to be high. With the return…
Four-star Ole Miss WR commit Zion Legree planning return to Miami Marcus Benjamin • CanesCounty Publisher @BenjaminRivals Marcus Benjamin is a South Florida native with over ten years of experience working in sports journalism. As Jahzare Jackson looks back over his improbable journey to Athens to play football for the Bulldogs, he does so with tremendous pride. “I feel like I’ve made some great progress over the time I’ve been here, with the six months I’ve been here,” Jackson said. “I feel like the development process has been great overall, just with the time spent practicing and individual workouts, and…