AUSTIN, Texas — What a difference a year can make. Last year at this time, Keelon Russell was just a name on recruiting radars, but he’s established himself as one of the top players in the country following a second straight 6A-I championship and a strong spring on the camp and 7-on-7 circuit. After winning 247Sports’ Alpha Dog honors two weeks ago at Under Armour Dallas, Russell showed up to Elite 11 in Austin and earned an invitation to the finals in California. At 6-foot-3, 175 pounds, Russell is ranked as the No. 7 quarterback in the country and No. 11 overall prospect…
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Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov dies at 21 after brain tumour diagnosis Drafted 15th overall in 2020, winger sat out last season to get treatment and recover Toronto Maple Leafs prospect Rodion Amirov has died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour last year. He was 21. The Maple Leafs confirmed the left-winger died Monday in Munich, Germany, where he had been receiving treatment. They also posted a tribute to Amirov on Scotiabank Arena’s outdoor video board. “The entire Maple Leafs organization is devastated by this tragic loss,” said Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan in a statement. “Over the duration of…
Florida’s Head Coach Billy Napier met with the media after the Gators’ 5th spring practice. Here’s everything he had to say. Opening Statement: Florida’s Head Coach Billy Napier met with the media after the Gators’ 5th spring practice. Here’s everything he had to say. Opening Statement: “I think one of the things that has become very evident is the new staff members are making an impact. I got a ton of conviction about the new people that we’ve added to our team. I’ll tell you, it’s given me a little bit of energy. I can’t compliment enough that group as…
Hot Take Tuesday: Bears Eberflubbed their big chance The incoherent ramblings of a belligerent Bears fan on a Wednesday instead of a Tuesday! Let me start off this column by saying that Matt Eberflus is not a horrible head coach, he’s just not a particularly good head coach. He did some good things this year, and some things that leave a lot to be desired. It’s easy to like Matt Eberflus for his winning culture in the locker room if you ignore that two of his assistant coaches were let go for HR violations. It’s easy to like Matt Eberflus…
Kevin O’Connell told T.J. Hockenson to ‘go down’ when he was limping off the field Everything becomes a conspiracy and a controversy. And when Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell was spotted by ESPN’s cameras telling his tight end to go down, effectively giving the Vikings a timeout, you knew what was coming next. Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson, perhaps the team’s best offensive player with Justin Jefferson sidelined, was limping off the field after a play in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers. That’s when O’Connell told Hockenson to “go down.” He wasn’t trying to hide it, yelling at his…
West Virginia athletic director Wren Baker pushed West Virginia fans to become a member of Country Roads Trust prior to the football team’s bowl game against North Carolina back in December. If the member count exceeded 1,500 before kickoff, he would be willing to be covered in mayo. It happened and Baker is a man of his word. On WVU’s annual day of giving, Baker was the recipient of the long awaited Mayo dump which helped raise $855,075 for WVU Medicine Children’s. Publisher of Mountaineers Now on FanNation/Sports Illustrated. Lead recruiting expert and co-host of Between the Eers, Walk Thru GameDay Show,…
Luke Metz took to social media on Sunday to declare his commitment to Alabama football. Metz signs on as the eighth 2025 commit for the Crimson Tide. He is Kalen DeBoer’s sixth commitment as the new Alabama staff member. Luke Metz took to social media on Sunday to declare his commitment to Alabama football. Metz signs on as the eighth 2025 commit for the Crimson Tide. He is Kalen DeBoer’s sixth commitment as the new Alabama staff member. The Newest Videos on TDA The Georgia native picked Alabama over schools like LSU and Oklahoma. Metz is a 6-foot-3 linebacker who…
Paul Wellens: St Helens name club legend as new head coach after Kristian Woolf’s departure Paul Wellens will take over as head coach at his hometown club in 2023 in a two-year deal, with the option of a further year; France national team boss Laurent Frayssinous will join him as an assistant, while Ian Talbot retains role as assistant coach St Helens have announced that club legend Paul Wellens will take over as their new head coach for 2023, with France head coach Laurent Frayssinous one of his assistants. Wellens, who retired in 2015 after playing for his boyhood club…
Paul Wellens praises Daryl Clark for response as St Helens dump Leeds Rhinos out of Challenge Cup PAUL WELLENS saluted Daryl Clark for bouncing back as St Helens dumped Leeds out of the Challenge Cup. The England hooker scored the try that put Saints ahead on the stroke of half-time. And they never looked back even after a bemused Clark was sin-binned in the 57th minute. He was yellow-carded along with Tom Holroyd, the Rhinos prop who almost ended up shoving England star Jack Welsby into the South Stand as the sixth round tie blew-up. Saints defeated Leeds 18-8 here…
Un aperçu du match à guichets fermés de la troisième journée d’Investec de l’Ulster contre Toulouse, champion de France du Top 14, au Kingspan Stadium ce samedi. L’Ulster espère poursuivre sur sa lancée positive lors d’un premier match à domicile alléchant en 2024. Les hommes de Dan McFarland auront pour objectif d’enchaîner quatre victoires d’affilée toutes compétitions confondues face au leader de la poule 2, Toulouse. L’équipe française est championne nationale et constitue l’une des équipes les plus excitantes du rugby mondial. L’Ulster se lance dans un match à guichets fermés grâce à d’énormes victoires à domicile contre le Racing…