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Sark takes over for Lane Kiffin in running Alabama’s offense next year, and I think he’ll fit in just fine.

FSU Football: Two NFL Running Backs Give Dalvin Cook Props

FSU football running back Dalvin Cook played his last game in garnet and gold Friday. Two NFL running backs saw greatness like FSU fans last four years.It was a travesty that Dalvin Cook was never named a Heisman finalist in the last two years with FSU football. He has been the best running back i…

Kentucky Football: Boom Williams to Declare for NFL Draft

Kentucky Football: Wildcat sensation Stanley “Boom” Williams announces he will declare for NFL Draft, culminating a memorable career in LexingtonThe Kentucky Football program will say goodbye to a key component of a group of Wildcat players that, along with head coach Mark Stoops and…

Lamar Jackson And Louisville Got Shut Down By LSU

A weak first half—particularly from Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Lamar Jackson—doomed Louisville to a 29-9 loss to LSU in the Citrus Bowl.

You're No Joey Julius

Derrius Guice made Louisville kicker Blanton Creque regret every part of this tackle attempt.

Horse Initiates Impromptu Protest Against Cultural Appropriation

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Prosecutor Says No Charges For Gopher Football Players, Again, After Minnesota Wins Its Bowl Game

The Hennepin County (Minn.) District Attorney’s Office announced today, for a second time, that it had reviewed the evidence against the group of Golden Gophers football players accused of raping a fellow student and decided there was not enough to bring a criminal case. But before going into what prosecutors said, its worth pointing out the timing of this announcement—late on a Friday, also on the last weekday before the extended New Year’s weekend, and after the Gophers played in and won the Holiday Bowl. Like the Oklahoma Sooners, the local prosecutor’s office managed to release this information at the time when as few people as possible will see it.

Vols Brawl

Tennessee scored a big Music City Bowl win over Nebraska tonight, but that wasn’t enough for some Volunteers fans, it seems:

Bucky Hodges to Enter NFL Draft

Virginia Tech tight end Bucky Hodges will reportedly forego his final season of collegiate eligibility and enter the NFL DraftVirginia Tech tight end-turned-wide receiver Bucky Hodges will reportedly enter the 2017 NFL Draft, as first reported by Neil Stratton on Twitter. Virginia Tech has yet to …

Are You Ready To Hate Lane Kiffin Again?

There’s a good chance that you haven’t spent much time thinking about Lane Kiffin over the last three years, during which he had been serving as Alabama’s offensive coordinator. Not that the OC job at Alabama is particularly low profile, it’s just hard to get noticed when Nick Saban and scores of All-Americans are on campus every day. But if you’ve missed having Kiffin in the news, if only because it feels good to hiss, “Fuck that guy!” every time you hear his name or catch sight of him, I’ve got good news for you. Lane fucking Kiffin is back.

Report: Arkansas Tight End Suspended For Trying To Shoplift Despite Having $450 Gift Card

Arkansas tight end Jeremy Sprinkle will miss his final college football game after he was suspended for his team’s matchup against Virginia Tech today in the Belk Bowl. The school announced the suspension prior to the game’s 5:30 p.m. kickoff. Head coach Bret Bielema released a statement, but did not specify why Sprinkle was being benched:

Former BYU Coach LaVell Edwards Is Dead At 86

Former BYU coach LaVell Edwards died Thursday at the age of 86 after suffering complications following a broken hip, according to the Provo Daily Herald, which spoke with Edwards’s wife, Patti.

Miami Fan Punches West Virginia Fan After Arguing Over Who Gets To Pee First

Who knows who was actually in line first, but two college football fans turned a disagreement over the urinal queue into something much more.

Autopsy Reveals That Rashaan Salaam Shot Himself In The Head

Former University of Colorado and NFL running back Rashaan Salaam was found dead in a park in Boulder, Colo. on Dec. 5, 2016. According to an autopsy report released today by the Boulder County Coroner’s Office, Salaam died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

K-State Defensive Back Teabags Opponent, Receives Comeuppance

Kansas State beat Texas A&M 33-28 in their bowl game last night, but their cause was not helped by cornerback Donnie Starks.

FSU Alumni In The NFL For 2016: Week 17 Edition

Here is a look at when former FSU football stars will be taking the field during Week 17 of the 2016 NFL Regular Season.Well, football fans…here we are. The final week of the NFL’s regular season is now upon us, with several teams still fighting for playoff berths and some fighting for bett…

NFL Rebels: NFL executive talks about Chad Kelly's future

Senior quarterback Chad Kelly is looking to become the latest NFL Rebel. Here is what one NFL executive thinks of Kelly.Ole Miss has been putting NFL Rebels into the league for years and this year will be no different. Chad Kelly and Evan Engram are the two players that are expected to contribute …

Ezekiel Elliott: His Total Impact on the Dallas Cowboys

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hit a home run when he drafted Ezekiel Elliott.When the Dallas Cowboys chose Ezekiel Elliott with the fourth pick in the NFL draft in April, many so-called experts thought it was a mistake. Dallas had needs on defense and could have filled one of them with the draf…

8 things to know about the Foster Farms Bowl on FOX

Your viewer’s guide for the Foster Farms Bowl on FOX between Utah and Indiana.

LaMichael James Works Out With Running Back Depleted Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks are considering a former Oregon Football Running Back to help re-establish the Run Game heading into the NFL Playoffs.Seattle made their Playoff push a few weeks ago. Now it is just a matter of seeding. Entering the final week of the regular season the Running Game for the Sea…

Bob Diaco's Tenure At UConn Deserves A Meaningless Trophy

Bob Diaco, UConn head football coach and a man of many ideas, has been fired, the school announced today. It’s unclear why UConn waited a month after the team closed its 3-9 season, because the timing reduces Diaco’s job prospects and the Huskies’ candidates for a new coach, but regardless, the era of innovative thinking at Storrs is over.

Hawai'i Ran An Incredible Fake Punt And Won Their First Bowl Game In Ten Years

There hasn’t been much to cheer about for Rainbow Warriors fans over the past few years, but Hawai’i beat MTSU in last night’s Hawai’i Bowl thanks in part to a wild third-quarter fake punt that was as much a victory for long snapping as it was playcalling.

NFL Rebels: Robert Nkemdiche is learning how to be a pro

Former Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche has had a disappointing season in Arizona, but head coach Bruce Arians believes he is improving.Head coach Bruce Arians was asked about Robert Nkemdiche earlier this week and had this to say about the former Ole Miss defensive tackle.Robert…

NFL Rebels: Laquon Treadwell is ready to breakout

Former Ole Miss wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has struggled in his rookie season with the Minnesota Vikings, but things are looking up for him.Fans across the country were hoping to see Laquon Treadwell play an important part in the offense for the Minnesota Vikings. So far this season, Treadwell…

Louisville Football: DeVante Parker Helps Launch Dolphins Towards Playoffs

The Miami Dolphins are one step closer to the NFL Playoffs thanks to former Louisville football player DeVante Parker.The Miami Dolphins were able to get a close win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and are getting that much closer to the postseason. Former Louisville football player DeVante Parke…

Former LSU Tigers come up big in Saturday night game

Saturday night’s game was a huge one – not only for the AFC South playoff picture, but for a small bunch of former LSU Tigers as well.The Christmas Eve contest hosted a trio of LSU Football alums, with wide receiver Brandon LaFell and running back Jeremy Hill on the offensive front for the Ci…

Miami Suspends Seven Players For Upcoming Bowl Game

Miami has suspended seven players for Wednesday’s bowl game against no. 14 West Virginia for “failing to meet the standards of expectations set by the program.”

Zeke Being Zeke Puts Fun Back in the NFL

The NFL had better get used to Zeke.The powers that be in the NFL got together to see what kind of fine they would impose on Ezekiel Elliott for jumping in the Salvation Army tub after scoring a touchdown last Sunday. The NFL guys got it right this time and no fine was issued. They realized it was…

Syracuse Football Players In The NFL That Are Headed To The Playoffs

What Syracuse football players are in the NFL who are helping their teams reach the postseason? We rank the best players that are in.The amount of success in the NFL for the Syracuse football team isn’t where it once was. Nonetheless the impact by the SU program is still very much felt by the…