DALLAS, Texas –– Tulsa Golden Hurricane sophomore offensive tackle Tyler Smith was one of 80 players named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, as announced by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA). The award, in its 75th year, is presented to college football’s best interior lineman on offense […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Golden Hurricane WR Keylon Stokes Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa receiver Keylon Stokes was named to the Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the Tallahassee Quarterback Club Foundation. The Biletnikoff Award recognizes college football’s most outstanding FBS receiver regardless of position. Stokes, from Manvel, Texas, has led the Golden […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa’s Chris Paul a Nominee for AFCA Good Works Team
NORTHBROOK, Ill. –– University of Tulsa senior offensive lineman Chris Paul has been named a nominee for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®. Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) announced 109 nominees for the 2021 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team®, the 30th year of this storied recognition. […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RT Chris Paul appointed to NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. –– University of Tulsa football student-athlete Chris Paul has been named to the NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee (FOC) will ensure that appropriate oversight of football for both the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa RB’s Brooks and Prince named to Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List
DALLAS, Texas –– The University of Tulsa running backs Shamari Brooks and Deneric Prince were named to the Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced by the PwC SMU Athletic Forum. The Doak Walker Award, named for SMUs three-time All-America running back Doak Walker, is annually presented to […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa DT Jaxon Player named to Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch List
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. –– The University of Tulsa defensive standout Jaxon Player was named to the watch list for the 27th annual Chuck Bednarik Award, by the Maxwell Football Club. The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented annually to the outstanding defensive player in college football. Player’s former Tulsa teammate Zaven Collins, now […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa adds Tennessee transfer CB Kenney Solomon
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa added University of Tennessee cornerback Kenney Solomon to the Golden Hurricane roster. Solomon is the seventh transfer student-athlete to join the Tulsa football roster since June 1. With the extra collegiate season due to Covid-19, Solomon has three years of […]
Ohio State Football opponent Week 2: Tulsa Golden Hurricane has 6 transfers in 2021
TULSA, Okla. –– The University of Tulsa football team added six transfers to the 2021 roster. The list of newcomers includes five 4-year college transfers and one junior college student-athlete. Tulsa added three players to each side of the ball, including two defensive backs and one […]
Daily Almanac for Friday, September 17, 2021; the 259th Day of the Year
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2021 Columbus City League current Football Standings, North and South Divisions
Traditional City League powers Northland, Beechcroft, Walnut Ridge and Marion-Franklin are having very tough seasons. In the meantime, usually teams that were considered “easy” wins are no more. East, Linden-McKinley and Africentric are much-improved and making a statement. South, Independence and Eastmoor Academy are their […]
NFL Week 2 begins tonight on the NFL Network, New York Giants visit the Washington Football Team at 8:20
THURSDAY NIGHT PREVIEW:NEW YORK GIANTS (0-1) AT WASHINGTON FOOTBALL TEAM (0-1) Week 2 of the 2021 NFL season gets underway on Thursday, September 16 (8:20 PM ET, NFL Network) as the Washington Football Team host the New York Giants in an early-season NFC East showdown. […]
NFL Week 2 Injury Report for Thursday, September 16
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NFL News: A Look at 2021 NFL Kickoff Weekend Rosters
CRIMSON TIDE PACES ALL COLLEGES FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT SEASON TIDE ROLLING INTO NFL: For the fourth consecutive season, Alabama had the most players (54) on active NFL Kickoff Weekend rosters, the league announced today. The Crimson Tide also placed the most active NFL players on season-opening rosters […]
NFL Week 2 Injury Report for Wednesday, September 16
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NFL Network debuts 2021 ‘Thursday Night Football’ Season tonight with NFC East Rivalry
Giants-Washington EXCLUSIVELY on NFL Network Thursday at 8:20 PM ET ‘NFL GameDay Kickoff’ at 6:00 PM ET – Michael Irvin 1-on-1 w/ New York Giants WR Sterling Shepard Pregame Coverage Starts with ‘TNF First Look’ at 3:00 PM ET The 2021 Thursday Night Football Presented by Bud […]
NFL expands Way to Play Initiative
Weekly awards to recognize current NFL players, high school tackle, NFL FLAG and Canadian youth players who demonstrate excellence in playing technique The NFL today announced the expansion of the Way to Play initiative, helping highlight proper playing technique to protect players from unnecessary risk […]
Nick Saban, Alabama head football coach and Seven-Time National Champion, to be featured on NFL Network’s ‘A Football Life’
‘Nick Saban: A Football Life’ Premieres Friday, September 17 at 9:00 PM ET & PT on NFL Network “There is nobody I respect more in football than Nick Saban.” – Bill Belichick The 10th season of the Emmy-nominated and highly acclaimed NFL Films-produced series A Football […]
NFL names NFC Week 1 Players of the Week: Rams’ Stafford, Cardinals’ C. Jones & Buccaneers’ Pinion
Quarterback MATTHEW STAFFORD of the Los Angeles Rams, linebacker CHANDLER JONES of the Arizona Cardinals and punter BRADLEY PINION of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the NFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on Kickoff Weekend 2021 (September 9, 12-13). OFFENSE: QB MATTHEW STAFFORD, LOS […]
NFL names AFC Week 1 Players of the Week: Chiefs’ Mahomes, Raiders’ Crosby & Bengals’ McPherson
Quarterback PATRICK MAHOMES of the Kansas City Chiefs, defensive end MAXX CROSBY of the Las Vegas Raiders and kicker EVAN MCPHERSON of the Cincinnati Bengals are the AFC Offensive, Defensive and Special Teams Players of the Week for games played on Kickoff Weekend 2021 (September 9, 12-13). OFFENSE: QB PATRICK MAHOMES, […]
NFL News: Week 1 drew approximately 100 Million Viewers watching the NFL
Week 1 averaged 17.4M viewers, +7% YoY on TV+Digital and the 2nd-highest Week 1 viewership over the last 5 seasons (2017-2021, behind 2019) NFL games ranked as the top 6 telecasts for the Mon-Sun broadcast week 23.2 billion total minutes were consumed; largest Week 1 minutes total since 2016 The […]