Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who was ruled out for the team’s game in San Antonio on Friday night due to right foot soreness, is no longer eligible for major award consideration this season, writes Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. Morant has averaged 21.4 points, 7.5 assists, and 4.3 rebounds per contest this season for the Grizzlies, who rank third in the … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Morant, Murray, Eason, Rockets
Minor NFL Transactions: 1/17/25
Friday’s only minor moves in anticipation for tomorrow’s divisional round games are standard gameday practice squad elevations: Houston Texans Elevated: FB Andrew Beck, RB J.J. Taylor Kansas City Chiefs Elevated: LB Swayze Bozeman, S Deon Bush … [Read more...] about Minor NFL Transactions: 1/17/25
Notre Dame, Ohio State Clash in CFP Title Game
Notre Dame and Ohio State are set to compete in the College Football Playoff National Championship game. Marcus Freeman’s 14-1 Fighting Irish will face Ryan Day’s 13-2 Buckeyes at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Monday, Jan. 20, to crown the National Champion. Notre Dame, Ohio State Clash in CFP Title Game Blue Blood Matchup In a season of parity, the highly anticipated … [Read more...] about Notre Dame, Ohio State Clash in CFP Title Game
LSU’s Defensive Position Groups: Where Will the Tigers Improve in 2025?
As we continue to compare the talent on LSU’s current roster to the 2024 Tigers, it’s time to examine LSU’s defensive position groups. Blake Baker’s defense finished 61st in the nation in total defense after his first year as the defensive coordinator. That ranking is much more impressive than it sounds when considering the once-proud LSU defense finished 105th in total defense … [Read more...] about LSU’s Defensive Position Groups: Where Will the Tigers Improve in 2025?
Ohio State Defense Living Up To Mantra This Season
The Ohio State defense has a saying, “Give us an inch and we’ll defend it.” It’s a unique twist on the, “anytime, anyplace” cliché in sports and the Buckeye defenders have lived up to even the loftiest expectations of the year. In his third year as the defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles has coached up the Buckeyes to what could be considered the best unit in program history. … [Read more...] about Ohio State Defense Living Up To Mantra This Season