SYRACUSE, NY—After being completely shut down by the stomach flu, I returned to Syracuse’s Saturday spring practice sessions. The Syracuse football team, led by head coach Fran Brown, are stressed with urgency in this spring practice, with an effort to be completely prepared by the start of the season. As I’ve stated previously, there is […]
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The first two weeks were filled with plenty of FIU Football coverage, whether it was quotes from interviews or analysis from the practices. And that is not changing this week; there is still plenty of interesting coverage and quotes to share from the Miami-based football program. However, this week’s edition is the first to truly
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Another key pro day for the NFL Draft process is in the books! On Wednesday morning, the University of South Florida held its annual Pro Day for its draft-eligible players. Whether on the defensive or offensive side of the ball, the Bulls had plenty of prospective pros ready to show off their abilities one more
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Another week of football coverage is in the books! Now, I did not exactly stick the best landing to the week. I have been out of commission for a few days due to a little battle with the flu. (That sickness is not joke! Wash your hands, drink your fluids, and get your sleep, folks!)
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SYRACUSE, NY—Due to my vicinity to the school, which is a multiple-hour drive, I am not able to cover every spring football practice for the Syracuse Orange. I am, however, able to attend every Saturday practice. While these practice sessions don’t have post-media availability, I think that these practices are important because of their timing
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The Detroit Lions are coming off their best regular season in franchise history. The team went 15-2, and finished as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. However, the season was shrouded in disappointment after the team lost their first playoff game. The free agency strategy of the Lions was evident, especially when the team
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Returning to a familiar place with an unfamiliar feeling, the USF Bulls football team is moving forward from a highly emotional season. After a trip halfway around the world, the Bulls have returned home to Tampa Bay. Settling down, all focus has shifted to the start of spring ball and looking ahead to what the
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With almost one full week of NFL free agency in the books, it is time to review the moves made by the Pittsburgh Steelers. There were plenty of signings, and even a trade, throughout this first week of the 2025 league year. Which moves were good? Were there any head-scratchers? And what do these moves
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Welcome to the newest, and hopefully most entertaining, football column around! My name is Brandyn Pokrass, and if you have not heard of me, I do not blame you. I am just a 23-year-old from a small town in New Jersey. But for work, I have covered both the NFL and college football. Whether it
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The Syracuse Orange held their 2025 Pro Day on Monday, with 14 prospects looking to improve their NFL aspirations at the event. The Clifford Ensley Athletic Center was full of media, scouts, agents and players – both present and past. I was fortunate enough to be able to attend the event. These are my standouts
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