Did Dave Portnoy blow Connor Stalions’ cover in the recently released documentary about the Michigan sign-stealing scandal? That’s how it seems, though Portnoy doesn’t think so. Last week, Netflix released a documentary about the Stalions scandal, called “Untold: Sign Stealer.” In the documentary, the former Michigan football staff member denied violating NCAA rules with the way he stole signs for the Wolverines. At one point in the program, Stalions was asked whether he had attended a Central Michigan game in-person to scout a future opponent, Michigan State. Stalions had told NCAA investigators that he didn’t recall whether he was there.…
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Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo walks to the microphones for to hold a press conference at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is making another visible change to how Bill Belichick did things. Mayo on Monday announced the Patriots’ six captains for the 2024 season, but added a notable detail: those selected will actually wear the “C” on their jerseys. That was never the case under Belichick, which made the Patriots unique among NFL teams. Mayo, himself a former captain during his…
May 10, 2024; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (14) smiles during the 49ers rookie minicamp at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, CA. Mandatory Credit: Robert Kupbens-USA TODAY SportsThe San Francisco 49ers made a decision on wide receiver Ricky Pearsall’s roster status as he recovers from Saturday’s shooting.The 49ers are placing Pearsall on the reserve/non-football injury list to start the season. That means the rookie wide receiver will miss at least the first four games of the year as he recovers.The 49ers obviously have not put an actual timetable on when Pearsall might be able…
The NFL is playing a regular season game in Brazil this Friday, but it continues to sound like nobody involved is particularly enthused about it. The Philadelphia Eagles and Green Bay Packers are set to open their season in Sao Paulo on Friday, but there are definitely some internal concerns about the trip. Eagles cornerback Darius Slay admitted on his “Big Play Slay” podcast that he has told his family not to make the trip, citing safety concerns and the restrictions players will be under. Slay on Brazil trip: “Week 1.. I can’t wait. But man, I do not wanna…
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Justin Madubuike (92) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Though not quite a Robbie Chosen situation, one NFL defender is about to file the paperwork for a name change. Baltimore Ravens writer Kyle Phoenix revealed on Monday that Baltimore defensive tackle Justin Madubuike is planning to change his name. He now intends to be formally known as “Nnamdi Madubuike.” Madubuike, who has also since changed his Instagram name and his locker room name plate to “Nnamdi,” has…
The Golden State Warriors may be trying to recreate Klay Thompson in the aggregate. Arturs Kalnitis, the agent who represents Davis Bertans, revealed in a post to Instagram on Monday that Bertans is joining the Golden State Warriors. Kalnitis didn’t… A recent report suggested that the Denver Broncos’ refusal to trade Courtland Sutton was a key factor in the collapse of a proposed Brandon Aiyuk trade. Broncos coach Sean Payton, however, would not go that far. Payton suggested Monday that… Drake Maye will begin his rookie season with the New England Patriots on the bench, but head coach Jerod Mayo…
August 19, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton (14) during halftime against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports A recent report suggested that the Denver Broncos’ refusal to trade Courtland Sutton was a key factor in the collapse of a proposed Brandon Aiyuk trade. Broncos coach Sean Payton, however, would not go that far. Payton suggested Monday that reports about the San Francisco 49ers offering a third-round pick to try to land Sutton might not have been entirely accurate. Payton did not deny that Sutton had received interest,…
May 11, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works out at at the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Drake Maye will begin his rookie season with the New England Patriots on the bench, but head coach Jerod Mayo has cleared up one bit of confusion about the quarterback’s role. Jacoby Brissett, who was named New England’s starting quarterback this week, suffered a shoulder injury during the team’s preseason finale. After that game, Mayo was asked if Maye would be the Patriots’ Week 1 starting quarterback if…
Jan 1, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) looks at the scoreboard during pregame warmups against the New York Jets at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY SportsThe Seattle Seahawks appear to have found their new QB3.Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Monday that the Seahawks have signed quarterback Jaren Hall. The 26-year-old Hall will be joining Seattle’s practice squad for the time being, Pelissero adds.The former BYU standout Hall was a fifth-round pick by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2023 NFL Draft (No. 164 overall). He made two starts for the Vikings last…
Mar 27, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George before action against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Paul George’s father had some harsh words for the Los Angeles Clippers about how the team handled his son’s free agency. Paul George Sr. appeared as a special guest on his son’s “Podcast P” show and said he felt the Clippers “stabbed us in the back” with their contract offers. George Sr. even said he had wanted to steer his son to the Los Angeles Lakers as revenge, but that things would not…