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House v. NCAA settlement signals end of the college walk-on

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On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House settlement in their three antitrust lawsuits against the NCAA. The ruling is groundbreaking for college football and its athletes. After all, since the founding of the NCAA in 1906, universities have never directly paid athletes. However, skirting that grey line will no longer be an issue,

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Kansas Jayhawks Football: Recruiting Roundup – May 2025

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The early summer months tend to be a relatively slow time of the year for college football recruiting. However, the Kansas Jayhawks have been busy and continue to bring in football players for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Kansas Jayhawks Football: Recruiting Roundup Kory Amachree, Running Back – Haslett Kory Amachree is the big name

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Pok’s Football Week in Review: 2026 Recruits and a look at the NFL

Memorial Day weekend is in the books, and summer is quickly approaching. But while the football world awaits practices kicking off again, Pok’s Football Week in Review marches on! We have another edition of the Player of the Day that focuses on a very fun college quarterback in the ACC, as well as another “Recruiting

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Monmouth Football: Dissecting the running back room

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Heading into the 2025 college football season, the Monmouth Hawks feature a dynamic group of running backs, blending seasoned experience with emerging talent. Monmouth’s ground attack will be powered by senior running backs Makhi Green and Lawrence Hunter, who are set to lead the Hawks with their experience and skill. Beyond the two senior leaders,

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Baltimore Ravens: Was it smart to give Derrick Henry a contract extension?

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Last week, Derrick Henry agreed to a two year, $30 million extension with the Baltimore Ravens that keeps him under contract until 2027. The deal also includes $25 million guaranteed. Not only does it make him the third highest paid running back annually, but he is now also the highest-paid running back ever above 30

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Brock Purdy Signs 5-Year, $265 Million Contract Extension

According to Adam Schefter and ESPN sources, Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are finalizing a five-year, $265 million contract extension. Purdy, the Mr. Irrelevant draft pick in 2022, now receives his much-anticipated payday. The contract makes Purdy the seventh highest paid quarterback per yearly average pay, coming in tied with Jared Goff at

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Pok’s Football Week in Review: Portal Additions & the 2025 Watch List

The overall football world may be quiet right now, but the writing does not stop over here at The League Winners! Welcome back to another edition of Pok’s Football Week in Review! In this week’s edition, we have another transfer portal recruiting roundup for USF, FAU, and FIU. After last week’s preview, I have my

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