For a league known for its prowess in the trenches, the SEC is also among the leaders in producing skill-position NFL talent. Now that Last Word has covered the SEC’s best returning offensive linemen, it’s time to look at the best-returning receivers. Athletic freaks such as Brock Bowers and Malik Nabers have moved on. Despite their absence, there will be no shortage of … [Read more...] about The Five Best Returning Receivers in the SEC
Archives for August 2024
2024 LWOS Big 12 Predictions: Almost Anyone’s To Win
All Summer long, Last Word has been previewing all of the best players returning for Big 12 action in 2024. Whether it was the best quarterbacks, running backs, offensive linemen, defensive backs, or even specialists, Last Word had everyone covered. Now, with just two weeks until the season begins, the writers have spoken once again. With the gap between the top and the bottom … [Read more...] about 2024 LWOS Big 12 Predictions: Almost Anyone’s To Win
South Carolina Position Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
With a new quarterback taking the helm for South Carolina this fall, pass catchers are going to play a pivotal role in how the offense performs. Unfortunately for Shane Beamer’s squad, however, this position group is the biggest question mark on the roster. Multiple NFL departures combined with transfer portal attrition have left the wide receiver position in flux. That being … [Read more...] about South Carolina Position Preview: Wide Receivers and Tight Ends
18 Big Ten Players Land on Lombardi Trophy Watchlist
The Big Ten has been rolling in preseason award watchlists and the Lombardi is just the latest. The Lombardy Trophy is awarded yearly to the top lineman or linebacker. And, for this year, a pair of tight ends hit the list as well. In the first week, the Maxwell Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award, Paul Hornung Award, Wuerffel Trophy, Ray Gay Award, … [Read more...] about 18 Big Ten Players Land on Lombardi Trophy Watchlist
A Need for Wake Forest to Get Healthy
It’s hard enough for a coach to assess the value of a scrimmage. Was that a great play by the defense or a miss on an assignment by the offense? But it is even harder when some key elements on both sides of the ball are missing from scrimmage. What Dave Clawson saw Thursday was a need for Wake Forest to get healthy quickly. Receiver Donavon Greene, running back Demond … [Read more...] about A Need for Wake Forest to Get Healthy