Nov 18, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore before the game against Maryland at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports When Jim Harbaugh left the Michigan Wolverines for the NFL at the end of the college season, the school quickly promoted offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore as his replacement. That is exactly what Harbaugh wanted, and that had evidently been the case for some time. In a new episode of Joel Klatt’s “Big Noon Conversations” podcast, Moore revealed that Harbaugh had told him at the start of the season that he would be…
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Nov 5, 2022; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Maryland Terrapins quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Taulia Tagovailoa has been unable to convince an NFL team to sign him, so the former Maryland quarterback is changing his career path. The CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced on Monday that they have signed Tagovailoa to their practice roster. The 2024 CFL season is already underway, with the Tiger-Cats having lost 32-24 to the Calgary Stampeders in their first game of the year last week. Tagovailoa, the…
Sep 26, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports A new report suggests Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers might finally be coming into the same neighborhood on getting a deal done. In an appearance on KNBR 680’s “Papa & Lund” show Thursday, Mike Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle said the 49ers’ current offer to Aiyuk falls somewhere around $26 million. That would put him close to the $28 million Amon-Ra…
The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on their top head coach target when Dan Hurley decided on Monday to remain at UConn. Many expect them to now pivot back to JJ Redick, but that does not sound like a given. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers are planning to interview multiple head coach candidates in hopes of hiring someone by the NBA Draft, which begins on June 26. Redick and New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego remain in the mix, but Wojnarowski makes it seem like they are not the only two receiving consideration. After a dogged pursuit…
Nov 20, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers President Jeanie Buss before the game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center. Bulls won 118-110. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Many outsiders would perceive the Los Angeles Lakers head coach job to be a challenging one, but still one of the premium jobs in the NBA. That might not be true for those inside the league. CBS Sports’ Matt Norlander revealed Monday that at lest within NBA circles, the Lakers job is “lowly regarded” and not seen as one of the ideal landing spots. The biggest issue is…
Sep 19, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Robby Anderson (11) during the pregame action against the New Orleans Saints at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY SportsThe (Robbie) Chosen One is getting an opportunity with a new NFC team.Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Monday that free agent wide receiver Robbie Chosen will be participating in minicamp for the Seattle Seahawks this week. It will be on a tryout basis as Chosen attempts to make the Seattle roster, Pelissero adds.The 31-year-old Chosen, an eight-season NFL veteran, is known more so for his various…
Mar 27, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley smiles at a reporters question at a press conference before their practice in preparation for their East semifinal game against San Diego State at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Dan Hurley’s decision to turn down the Los Angeles Lakers and stay with UConn was the major story on Monday, and it prompted a whole host of answers. Most of the takes were regarding how Hurley’s decision to stay was great for UConn. It was not lost on anyone that Hurley turned down Kentucky and the Lakers…
Apr 12, 2021; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard JJ Redick (17) warms up before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to convince Dan Hurley to leave college basketball behind and become their next head coach, and everyone seems to think they know what the next step will be for the franchise. Hurley on Monday rejected a huge offer from the Lakers, instead opting to pursue a third consecutive national title at UConn. Before the bombshell news broke last week that Hurley was…
Aug 30, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin watches the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY SportsThe Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday announced some big news about Mike Tomlin.The Steelers announced that they have signed Tomlin to a three-year extension that will keep the coach under contract through 2027.Tomlin is entering his 18th season as the head coach of the Steelers. A three-year extension that takes him through 2027 implies that his current deal was set to expire after the 2024 season.Tomlin has been the Steelers’ head coach…
Feb 18, 2023; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Seton Hall Pirates at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Dan Hurley has made his decision on where he will coach next season, and it is not going to be in the NBA. Hurley has turned down a massive offer from the Los Angeles Lakers and will remain at UConn, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers offered Hurley a 6-year, $70 million contract, which would have made him one of the highest-paid coaches…