“Lining up against double and triple teams is easy…”The challenges of being an NFL defensive lineman pale in comparison to those faced every day by our teachers and education professionals, or at least that is what Miami Dolphins DL Christian Wilkins has come to find. Selected in the first round (No. 13 overall) in 2019, the former Clemson standout took an unconventional path … [Read more...] about How Dolphins’ First-Rounder Found His Passion in Substitute Teaching
Should the 49ers Tank for Trevor Lawrence?
The San Francisco 49ers have some big decisions to make, and it starts at quarterback with Jimmy Garoppolo. The 49ers quarterback still has two more years remaining on his five-year, $137.5 million deal which would seem to tie the franchise to Garoppolo for the foreseeable future. As Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer points out, the 49ers do not owe Garoppolo any more … [Read more...] about Should the 49ers Tank for Trevor Lawrence?
Vikings Linked to “Once-In-A-Decade” QB
The “Tank for Trevor” bandwagon is running red hot in Minnesota.NFL fans across the league have been thirsting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence, the Heismann trophy front-runner and a consensus No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 draft. The 6-foot-6 prospect won a national championship with the Tigers in his freshman year and led them to an unbeaten season into the title game … [Read more...] about Vikings Linked to “Once-In-A-Decade” QB
3 Former Steelers Named to 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
On Wednesday the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names on the 2022 ballot for the College Football Hall of Fame, a list that includes former Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Levon Kirkland and former Steelers wide receiver Antwaan Randle El. The announcement of the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Class will be made early next year, with the induction … [Read more...] about 3 Former Steelers Named to 2022 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Cowboys Sign Ex-Texans Starter, Former Clemson Star
The Dallas Cowboys are getting a little nastier as the team announced they are signing former Texans starting defensive tackle Carlos Watkins. The former Clemson standout started 11 contests last season and played in all 16 games notching 27 tackles, two sacks and a fumble recovery. Watkins is best known for his college career at Clemson where he was a key part of the Tigers’ … [Read more...] about Cowboys Sign Ex-Texans Starter, Former Clemson Star