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Wide Receiver John Ross Is DeSean Jackson II (only younger)

NFL Teams love a vertical threat in a wide receiver. But perhaps no team needs one more than the Philadelphia Eagles. With QB Carson Wentz, Washington Huskies wide receiver John Ross would be the perfect fitHe is a Washington Husky. He is John Ross III university of Washington Alum. Zoom⚡️ . H…

2017 NFL Draft Big Night For Washington Huskies

The University of Washington, ranked 4th in the nation, say farewell to four Huskies who were integral in the team’s 12-2 record in 2016. But there is a silver lining, as the NFL will be welcoming them in the 2017 NFL DraftThe 2016 season was fairly successful for the University o…

Badgers in the NFL: Four Wisconsin players to watch this weekend

The NFL Playoffs will kick off their divisional round this weekend as former Wisconsin Badgers face an opportunity to shine.A total of five Wisconsin players will be a part of the NFL’s divisional round of the playoffs this weekend, with four on the active roster and ready to make a differenc…

Michigan Football: Taco Charlton could be Wolverines Top NFL Draft Pick

Much of the NFL draft talk surrounding Michigan football has been about Jabrill Peppers. But here’s why Taco Charlton could be the first UM player selected.There is no arguing that the Michigan football team has a lot of talent. But after a stellar season from Taco Charlton, there may be some…

Here's A Video Of Alabama Fans Watching Their Team Lose The Championship

AL.com filmed three groups of Alabama football fans as they reacted to two crucial scores in Monday’s CFP Championship: Jalen Hurts’s 30-yard touchdown to give the Crimson Tide a lead with two minutes left, and Clemson receiver Hunter Renfrow’s game-winning TD with one second left. Don’t skip ahead; let the video…

Michigan Football: Hard to Say Goodbye to Jabrill Peppers

Jabrill Peppers made it official Tuesday, he will be leaving Michigan football to enter the 2017 NFL draft.Certainly, the news that Jabrill Peppers was foregoing his senior season at Michigan football to enter the NFL draft wasn’t a surprise. It was expected. But that doesn’t make saying…

Wisconsin Football: Ryan Ramczyk makes it official, declares for NFL Draft

After much anticipation, All-American Tackle Ryan Ramczyk will forego his senior season and enter the NFL Draft.In a move that was more-than expected, junior left tackle announced Tuesday that he will leave the University of Wisconsin and enter the NFL Draft.https://twitter.com/RyanRamczyk1/st…

Clemson's Offensive Line Turned Da'Ron Payne Into A Blocking Sled

For an interior defensive lineman, short fourth downs and goal-line stands seem like the most exciting situations a football game can offer the position—their shot to get low, blow through an aggressive wall of meat, and make the play in the backfield. But as Alabama’s Da’Ron Payne discovered, if you don’t do the…

Brandon Facyson Returning For Senior Season

The Hokies star cornerback has made a big decision and it’s not to enter the NFL Draft.Brandon Facyson told his hometown paper that he would be returning to Virginia Tech for his senior season. If Facyson would have elected to enter the NFL Draft it would have been likely that he was going to…

Bill O'Brien: Raiders' QB Connor Cook has a future in the NFL

Texans’ head coach Bill O’Brien had some nice things to say about former Spartan quarterback Connor Cook’s first start with the Raiders.Watching former Spartan quarterback Connor Cook struggle in his first NFL start on the road in the playoffs against the league’s top defense w…

Former Bulldog Tavarres King shines in NFL playoffs

Tavarres King left Georgia in 2012 and after several stops along the way, he’s finally making a difference at the next level.King, 26, has had quite the journey to get this point.After leading the Dawgs in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns in each of his final two s…

College Athletic Directors Ready To Schmooze With Congress At Trump-Branded Hotel

Moving to Washington, D.C. and starting a PAC doesn’t make as many as waves as it used to. Luckily for college athletic directors, Donald Trump has his name on a hotel.

Boy, Ben Boulware Really Went To Town On That Thing

Clemson senior LB and Ben Boulware shared a moment—maybe a little longer than a moment—with the CFP trophy after Clemson’s thrilling win over Alabama. You can’t rush these things. Trophies need time to get warmed up, and it also helps if they’re relaxed, and comfortable, and are genuinely into you. Be responsive! Ask…

How Deshaun Watson's National Championship Performance Effects DeShone Kizer's NFL Draft Stock

After the best performance of his career in the biggest game of his college campaign, how much did Deshaun Watson jump in NFL Draft Boards?DeShone Kizer and Mitch Trubisky were the first two quarterbacks taken off the board in Slap the Sign’s 2017 NFL Mock Draft 1.0. But after one of the best…

It's Deshaun Watson's Time

This National Championship game felt familiar, Clemson slogging early against a world-class Alabama defense before, gradually, luring them into exactly the Tigers’ type of game: a shootout. (The only difference being, maybe, that this year the clock ran out with the score in Clemson’s favor.) The connective tissue…

Nick Saban's bold decision to play a true freshman QB backfired at the worst possible time

All of Saban’s worst fears came to a head in Alabama’s loss to Clemson.

That Last Alabama Drive Was Terrifying

More than any other team in sports, Alabama football feels the most futile to root against. Over and over, they’ve stamped out nascent comebacks with two well-timed turnovers or turned a 14-10 game into a 28-10 game in two minutes of work. These are the sorts of ways you can win games when you’re bigger and faster…

Clemson's National Championship-Winning Touchdown, As Heard On 8 Different Networks

Clemson capped off a national championship finish we’ll never forget with Hunter Renfrow’s touchdown catch with just one second remaining. Above is how it sounded on ESPN; below are how commentators on seven other networks—including Clemson radio—reacted to the play.

Clemson Dethrones Alabama And Wins National Championship With Last-Second Touchdown

The National Championship rematch between Alabama and Clemson was just as fraught and close as 2016’s all-time classic, but unlike last year, it ended with Alabama getting their hearts ripped out and Clemson wining their first title since 1981.

Louisville Football: Comparing Dolphins' Parker And Steelers' Rogers In 2016

We take a look at former Louisville football players DeVante Parker and Eli Rogers after their match-up in the AFC Wild-Card Round.The 2016 NFL season has seen many former Louisville football players see success. However, there were only three Cardinals that were fortunate enough to be playing in …

Louisville Football: Comparing DeVante Parker And Eli Rogers In 2016

The ESPN Voices Feed Really Is Something

ESPN threw Bill Walton onto its ESPN Voices feed of tonight’s national championship game, and the basketball legend—clad in an Uncle Sam costume—has spent the game asking basic questions about which teams are playing, who the quarterbacks are, and where the game is being played all on top of other panelists’…

This Is Not Targeting, Somehow?

Mike Williams hung on and got the first down here, but it cost him a huge shot from Alabama DB Tony Brown. There was no penalty called on the play, even if it appeared to be a fairly clear targeting violation. The Tigers held him out for the rest of the drive, but ESPN reported that he was medically cleared to return…

Your National Championship Game Tecmo Super Bowl Simulation Is Live

Clemson. Alabama. Tecmo Super Bowl. The simulation is LIVE:

Clemson Director Of Sports Medicine Not Into Scientific Studies, Very Into Knee Braces

Tonight, millions will tune in to watch two very good college football teams play again for the national championship. There will be Ben “I Love Butts” Boulware, no Lane Kiffin, and lots of knee braces on uninjured fat guys.

Cal Football Players Only Found Out Via Twitter That Coach Sonny Dykes Had Been Fired

Berkeley let go of head football coach Sonny Dykes this morning, after four years and a 19-30 record. His firing comes with a buyout of nearly $6 million, thanks to a 2015 contract extension that was supposed to keep him at Cal through the 2019 season. Per Twitter, however, it looks as if players were not informed…

Former Irish Back, C.J. Prosise, Will be Part of Something Special in Seattle Next Year

Notre Dame football sent one future superstar running back to the NFL last year, and it’s already clear that he’s going to be a part of something special next season.It seems as though some believe that Thomas Rawls’ record-setting night in Seattle may be a sign that C.J. Prosise is…

Blake Sims On Standing In For Deshaun Watson At Alabama Practice

Here’s Blake Sims talking aboutstanding in for Deshaun Watson at Alabama’s practices this week.Alabama has had former players come in and stand in for opponents during practices for a while now. Blake Sims himself has already been tapped by the Tide to come stand in once this season befo…

Dabo Swinney Doesn't Understand Greatness

Dabo Swinney says that greatness is for everyone, but if it’s for everyone how is it truly greatness?Here’s what Dabo Swinney had to say about greatness yesterday.https://twitter.com/gmraynor/status/817771495539822592?lang=enGreatness is for everyone? If greatness is for everyone…

Texas A&M Football: Ricky Seals-Jones and Speedy Noil Enter 2017 NFL Draft

Ricky Seals-Jones and Speedy Noil, two of the most underwhelming Texas A&M football players in 2016, are headed to the NFL.The conclusion of the 2016 season was yet again disappointing. When the offeseason officially began have Aggie fans were concerned about the wide receiver group coming…