CHARLOTTE, N.C. (FWAA) – Five finalists for the 2023 Bronko Nagurski Trophy were named Wednesday by the Football Writers Association of America and the Charlotte Touchdown Club as candidates for the award honoring the nation’s top defensive player. Three members from the secondary, a linebacker and a defensive tackle compose the list. Three of the schools represented have … [Read more...] about 2023 Bronko Nagurski Finalists
The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson
New biography by author Roland Lazenby goes in depth on one of basketball's greatest. Lazenby has penned dozens of sports books including volumes on Johnny Unitas, Jerry West, Phil Jackson, Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan: The Life, perhaps the definitive bio of another of the best players in NBA history. I first met Lazenby when he was in Chicago researching his Jordan … [Read more...] about The Life of Earvin “Magic” Johnson
2023 College Football Awards – September 23 Update
Here are weekly winners in the 2023 College Football awards. Washington State quarterback Cameron Ward has been named The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award National Player of the Week for the fourth week of the college football season. Ward completed 28-of-34 pass attempts for 404 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions, and also rushed for a touchdown in Saturday’s 38-35 … [Read more...] about 2023 College Football Awards – September 23 Update
USMNT Shines In 3-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
Goals from Weah, Pepi, and Pulisic Lead Team ST. LOUIS (Sept. 9, 2023) – The U.S. Men’s National Team kicked off the September international window with a 3-0 victory against Uzbekistan in front of 15,569 at CITYPark as head coach Gregg Berhalter returned to the helm of Team USA for the first time since he was re-hired this June. Forward Tim Weah got the USA on the board, … [Read more...] about USMNT Shines In 3-0 Win Over Uzbekistan
Penn State Coach on Additions to the Big Ten
PSU head coach James Franklin had some interesting comments on Washington and Oregon joining the Big Ten. At his Saturday press conference, Franklin was asked about the latest developments in the conference reshuffling. Q. A few days ago, the news that Oregon and Washington will be joining the Big Ten. What are your initial reactions to that and your thoughts on that … [Read more...] about Penn State Coach on Additions to the Big Ten