“I was kind of balancing between going professional or not after the Olympic Trials [in July],” Allen said. “I ran in the Olympics, kind of was a little disappointed with my finish. So I was like, you know, maybe I’ll just play this football season out since I didn’t win a gold medal, and see how that goes. I think, either way, I would have turned professional pretty soon.” … [Read more...] about Devon Allen: Football on hold to pursue Olympic gold medal, world record
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J’den Cox eyes football after Olympic wrestling medal
“So, the rules here is that you can play a sport for four years, and then your fifth year, you can go and play another one, especially for me, I haven’t redshirted,” Cox said Wednesday night. “The new plan is to play football for the University of Missouri [in 2018] after I get done with wrestling here for a year.” … [Read more...] about J’den Cox eyes football after Olympic wrestling medal
AFCA director: Coaches ‘overwhelmingly support’ College Football Playoff expansion
One big issue for coaches is players opting out late in the season when a shot at the playoff is not within reach. That was especially concerning late in 2020 as COVID-19 protocols and opt-outs ravaged rosters, placing many near the 55-scholarship threshold to play in games. … [Read more...] about AFCA director: Coaches ‘overwhelmingly support’ College Football Playoff expansion
Dabo Swinney reacts to C.J. Spiller making College Football Hall of Fame
After a phenomenal career with the Tigers as a running back from 2006 to 2009, it was announced in April that Spiller would be added to the university’s Hall of Fame. In the announcement, Clemson lauded Spiller’s football accolades, as well as his multi-sport talents. … [Read more...] about Dabo Swinney reacts to C.J. Spiller making College Football Hall of Fame
Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops headline College Football Hall of Fame’s 2021 class
All eyes in college football are on Monday night's national championship game between No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Ohio State, but some big news has come down before the game as the College Football Hall of Fame announced its 2021 inductees. The list includes 13 former coaches and players overall, headlined by former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer as well as former Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops. … [Read more...] about Carson Palmer, Bob Stoops headline College Football Hall of Fame’s 2021 class
