Author: Mikesportz
Yeah, that guy was getting the head coaching job if Harbaugh ever left. And when Harbaugh left UM for the Los Angeles Chargers, the 38-year-old Moore — who played at Derby (Kan.) High School — indeed landed the role. He’d earned it, too, beating Penn State and, later, rival Ohio State while Harbaugh sat at home. crack down on truancy Moore’s a new coach in charge of the defending national champions that won 40 games over the last three years. There hasn’t been a first-year head coach quite in this spot since, well, 1998. Maybe you remember…
Atlanta Hawks are fighting for a play-in spot in the Eastern Conference, and one of the teams behind them in the standings is the Toronto Raptors. The team has been inconsistent this year and has dealt with rumors about the availability of star point guard Trae Young. The Hawks have the opportunity to gain ground on the Raptors on Friday, but they’re going to to have to do so without their head coach. Hawks coach Quin Snyder was ejected in the first half after his furious reaction to a no-call. With the Hawks up by a single point, 49-48 against…
Jaylon Johnson’s 2023 campaign was his best yet, will the Bears resign Johnson to a longterm deal, or leave the window open for another team to sign the All-Pro corner Moreover, Johnson’s PFF grade of 90.8 marked the highest grade for a cornerback in 2023. The former Ute was the only player at his position to achieve a grade over 90, with PFF’s second highest-graded cornerback being the Cowboys’ Daron Bland (89.5 Former Utah standout and current Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson completely revamped his game for the 2023 NFL season. Coming off the fourth year of his young…
They’ll be fully in his corner in 2024 and beyond. So too will Jackson’s girlfriend, Jamie Taylor. Of course, she’s already been in his corner for some time now. Jackson and Taylor first met at Boynton Beach Community High School in Boynton Beach, Fla Lamar Jackson doesn’t shy away from anything on the field. The quarterback shut down criticism about his game after dominating the Texans in the divisional round, and he’s garnered support from stars like LeBron James and Ravens legend Ray Lewis. Out of the limelight is his private life. Jackson keeps his personal endeavors close to…
Donna McCain: Fiancée of Dexter Lawrence Defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence took the plunge and proposed to his girlfriend, Donna McCain, in July 2023. The heartwarming engagement video shared on Instagram showcased their deep love and connection. Dexter Lawrence has agreed to a lucrative four-year, $90 million contract extension with the New York Giants. The 25-year-old is set to become the third-highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL.Amid Lawrence’s contract extension with the “Big Blue,” fans have been curious to learn more about his personal life, especially his girlfriend Donna McCain. Donna is a culinary specialist and works as a private chef…
The New York Giants head into the offseason with a need for a veteran quarterback, given the murky future of inconsistent incumbent Daniel Jones, who is coming off of a torn ACL and a second neck injury. With general manager Joe Schoen having already said they’ll be looking to add a veteran who can go in and win games, speculation has already begun about who, if it’s not Tyrod Taylor, it will be. The Giants will have options, but one quarterback they should avoid is Jimmy Garoppolo of the Raiders, who isexpected to be released before the fifth day of…
Devin Booker has been playing some good ball since the new year, and maybe some of that is due to him rekindling an old romance. TMZ Sports reported on Friday that Booker is back dating Kendall Jenner again. The two went public in 2021 regarding their relationship, but they broke up in 2022 citing their busy schedules. However, TMZ Sports says the two have been spending some time together recently. Booker appeared in the Kardashian suite at the Super Bowl. Jenner apparently was in Dallas this week when Booker’s Phoenix Suns visited the Mavericks on Thursday for their first…
The NFL released new information regarding the salary cap and other contract figures Friday. As a result, teams will know the amounts they have available for upcoming free agency. In the case of the Detroit Lions, general manager Brad Holmes is expected to have around $55 million to spend when free agency begins in March. Additionally, they learned the amount that it will cost to exercise the fifth-year option on offensive tackle Penei Sewell. The NFL designates the cost of fifth-year options based on performance through a player’s first three years. Players who achieve Pro Bowl status are entitled to…
Despite leading the NFL in sacks for a third time — the only player to do so since the merger in 1970 — Pittsburgh Steelers edge-rusher T.J. Watt did not win the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year award in 2023. During a recent appearance on the Barstool Sports podcast “Pardon My Take,” Watt explained he had no issue with Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett winning the award over him, but rather his issue is with the ambiguity surrounding how the winner is chosen. “I don’t have a problem with any players,” Watt said. “Everybody’s phenomenal. Myles,…
We are at the doorstep of the NFL Scouting Combine, and before teams make their observations, there are mock drafts to dissect. The latest mock draft to show who could be entering the NFC North, specifically the Lions roster, comes from Luke Easterling of Sports Illustrated. He dropped a four-round mock draft a week before the combine and included some names we haven’t seen in recent mocks. Post-combine, the entire landscape of the NFL will change. Rumors and free agency will start, landing spots will stop making sense, and needs will change. For now, enjoy this last installment before the chaos…