Notre Dame junior linebacker Jaylen Sneed arrived in South Bend with lofty expectations. A blue-chip prospect out of Hilton Head, South Carolina, and a four-star recruit, Sneed is poised to show that he can translate his potential into tangible results on the field this season. As a sophomore last year, Sneed appeared in all 13 games as a reserve linebacker and on special … [Read more...] about Notre Dame Linebacker Jaylen Sneed Ready to Rise
Archives for August 2024
19 Big Ten Players Land on Bednarik Award Watchlist
Preseason awards season is starting to wrap up with the first of two defensive watchlists dropping on Monday. This time, it’s the Bednarik Award which is presented to the top defensive player in college football. This year will be the 30th season of the award. In the first week, the Maxwell Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award, Paul Hornung Award, … [Read more...] about 19 Big Ten Players Land on Bednarik Award Watchlist
13 ACC Quarterbacks on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watchlist
Another day and another pre-season watch list for a quarterback award. Although this one comes with some twists. There are 13 ACC quarterbacks on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm watchlist. The award is for the best quarterback in the country. But, they must be seniors or upperclassmen eligible for graduation with their class. John Unitas, Jr. president of the award’s educational … [Read more...] about 13 ACC Quarterbacks on the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Watchlist
AFC Notes: Anthony Richardson, DeMeco Ryans, Colts, Texans, Titans
Colts Despite playing for just one drive, Colts QB Anthony Richardson gave his thoughts on returning to the field for the first time since injuring his shoulder in October of 2023. “Throughout this whole process, I’ve been anxious to do a lot of things — just practice, put my helmet back on,” Richardson said, via the team’s website. “It’s just taking it step by step, day by … [Read more...] about AFC Notes: Anthony Richardson, DeMeco Ryans, Colts, Texans, Titans
Texans training camp attendance: QB Davis Mills, DE Will Anderson Jr. miss practice
With Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy out for the season after undergoing surgery Wednesday to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee, the rumors mill has caught fire. Sam Darnold will start Week 1, but could Minnesota be in the market for another passer to compete for reps? If so, who are the top options? Derek Carr? Marcus Mariota? Davis Mills? Perhaps the … [Read more...] about Texans training camp attendance: QB Davis Mills, DE Will Anderson Jr. miss practice