Author: Mikesportz
West Coast decided to rest No.1 draftee Harley Reid after he “flagged” at training early in the week following his western derby heroics. Reid has taken the AFL by storm in only six games, but he saved his best performance to date for the bright lights of the clash against arch-rivals Fremantle at Optus Stadium – booting three goals from 19 disposals. Subscribers with digital
During the Heat’s 111-101 victory in Beantown on Wednesday evening, they set a new franchise record for 3-pointers made in a playoff game with a whopping 23 triples. Ironically, the C’s tied a franchise record in Game 1 with 22 triples of their own. Both of these hot-shooting performances led to wins for the respective rivals, resulting in a 1-1 series that’s headed back to Miami for Game 3 on Saturday. What Jaylen Brown had to say about the Heat’s record-breaking Game 2 Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports Following Boston’s disappointing defeat at TD Garden, Celtics star Jaylen Brown had to give the Heat props. “I tip…
NORMAN — Deion Burks had a moment to admire what he saw over his left shoulder as he sprinted down the right side of the field, across the Toby Keith tribute painted over the 25-yard line at Owen Field on Saturday afternoon. Oklahoma’s newest offensive weapon couldn’t help but appreciate the deep ball thrown by quarterback Jackson Arnold. Now, it was on him to hold up his end of the bargain and complete the play. Burks had no issue doing that, racing past defensive backs Kani Walker and Jaydan Hardy while making the catch and striding into the end zone on the fourth play of Oklahoma’s Red…
The 49ers’ recent draft history predicts that they select the players they meet with, be it a Top-30 visit, a formal interview, or a zoom call. Break down the contact by player, position, and round then patterns emerge. Who, when, and why? First Round – 31OT: The focus is on the 2nd round with UW’s Roger Rosengarten and BYU’s Kingsley Suamataia. WR: ESPN’s Adam Schefter has heard Adonai Mitchell of Texas goes earlier than 25. The 49ers had a formal interview at the Combine and a 30 visit with South Carolina’s Xavier Legette, he brings needed physicality and the ability to beat…
When legendary coach Nick Saban retired at Alabama earlier this year, former Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Tommy Rees began looking for a new job. The bright offensive mind found it in Cleveland, joining the Browns as the team’s new tight ends coach and passing game specialist this season. The concern NFL scouts have expressed with Burton is the number of schools he had attended as a college athlete, suggesting the 6-feet-0 receiver could have potential character issues. Grossi noted that one man in the room – Rees – could quickly allay those fears as he previously worked with him at…
The Philadelphia Eagles likely will make another move or two in free agency before it is all said and done. Philadelphia has been busy so far this offseason but its moves certainly aren’t done yet. The Eagles are sure to be busy throughout the 2024 National Football League Draft and could even pull off a trade to move up. The Eagles will look to add some top-end young talent throughout the draft process but there also are some intriguing players available in free agency. One player who could make some sense for the Eagles is eight-time Pro Bowl select and…
West Coast will reportedly manage teenage sensation Harley Reid for Round 7 despite the No.1 draft selection’s stellar run of form. Reid’s past fortnight in the royal blue and gold has been moving short of spectacular, with the first-year Eagle playing an integral role in helping the Eagles record successive victories for the first time since 2021. The Tongala junior collected a Rising Star nomination in Round 6 for his 27-disposal outing against Richmond, before backing up that performance in the Western Derby on Saturday with 19 disposals, three goals, seven clearances and 12 contested possessions to poll votes for…
⊗CORNERBACK RANKINGS 2024 NFL DRAFT 30 KAMAL HADDEN, TENNESSEE 5-11, 179, Projection: Free Agent87 tackles, 6 INT, 12 PBUKamal Hadden, From The College Football Perspective: A lean veteran who came to Tennessee from the JUCO ranks, he turned into a good playmaker in his third season. He’s coming off a shoulder problem and didn’t play a full season with the Vols, but his length and quickness will get him a long look. Everyone is in to the quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL Draft, and the wide receivers are strong, but the corners might be the sneaky-best position when it comes…
In last year’s NFL Draft, I would argue there was no prospect more DAN CAMPBELL GRIT than linebacker Jack Campbell. It came as very little surprise that Detroit took him, despite the fact that the Lions didn’t have a pressing need at linebacker. If I were to award that honor to a player in the 2024 NFL Draft class, it would go to West Virginia center Zach Frazier, and I think he should be on the short list of candidates for the Detroit Lions’ 29th overall pick—the reasoning goes well beyond his blatant and obvious character fit Here’s why the Lions should…
The Chicago Bears have selected a quarterback in the first round six times in the common draft era (since 1967) with lackluster results that have kept the franchise in a perennial search for a long-term answer. Those six quarterbacks combined for zero selections to the All-Pro teams (first or second team) and only two Pro Bowls while in Chicago. The Bears are the only NFL franchise that has not had a quarterback throw for 4,000 yards or 30 touchdowns in a season. Chicago hopes its luck will change on Thursday when the team is expected to select USC’s Caleb Williams with the No. 1…