Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports Pass rushers and edge setters As we inch ever closer to the first kickoff of 2024, our position preview series continues. Up next, we have the defensive ends - a position group that has the makings of being very special on paper. Who did we lose? The Aggies lost a pair of contributing defensive ends to the transfer portal over the course … [Read more...] about POSITION PREVIEW: Defensive Ends
Archives for August 2024
South Carolina Gamecock Position Previews: Quarterbacks
With fall camp well underway in Columbia, Shane Beamer’s squad is beginning to take shape. The fourth-year head coach is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 campaign which saw the Gamecocks finish with a 5-7 record. The departure of Spencer Rattler is not likely to make this already daunting task any easier, however, as replacing your starting quarterback of two … [Read more...] about South Carolina Gamecock Position Previews: Quarterbacks
Healthy Kole Taylor Leads WVU’s Tight Ends
Historically, the West Virginia Mountaineers underutilize pass-catching tight ends. Last year, that changed in a big way. Rounding into 2024, a healthy Kole Taylor leads WVU’s tight ends. Healthy Kole Taylor Leads WVU’s Tight Ends One has to look back to the 1999 season to find a single tight end with a more prolific year in Morgantown than Taylor in 2023. In Don Nehlen’s … [Read more...] about Healthy Kole Taylor Leads WVU’s Tight Ends
Best SEC Offensive Linemen Returning For 2024
School is starting back up for much of the country now. Media days have come and gone. But fall camp for college football has been underway for two weeks now. Last Word has already provided looks at the best ACC offensive linemen as well as the best Big 12 offensive linemen. Today, Last Word now examines the best SEC offensive linemen returning for college football action in … [Read more...] about Best SEC Offensive Linemen Returning For 2024
Penn State 2024 Special Teams Preview
Special Teams is an often overlooked, but vital part of a football team. As the third phase of football (with offense and defense), this group can produce points and help control field position. This is important to keep in mind for the Penn State 2024 special teams preview. Quarterback Drew Allar enters his second full season as a full-time starter and his first season with … [Read more...] about Penn State 2024 Special Teams Preview