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Weather delays allow UC football to practice spontaneity at Camp Higher Ground ·

Cincinnati EnquirerWEST HARRISON, Indiana – Summer storms aren't new to Camp Higher Ground and the University of Cincinnati's football work Monday, Aug. 7 was interrupted by seasonal downpours and nearby lightning strikes.UC Senior Associate AD/Sports Medicine Aaron Himmler has technology that detects strikes within eight miles. Twice Himmler directed the Bearcats back to their locker area. By all ...

Boise State adds versatile, explosive athlete from Texas to 2024 recruiting class ·

UPDATED AUGUST 07, 2023 5:04 PMAfter an early focus on defense, the Boise State football team has been busy recently adding to the offensive arsenal in its 2024 recruiting class.The Broncos picked up a verbal commitment Monday from Cameron Bates, an explosive athlete from Arlington, Texas.Boise State scored what may be its biggest recruiting win in program history Saturday when Burley wide receiver ...

Franklin, Hall bringing different leadership styles to Baylor defensive line ·

Zach Smith4 hrs agoBaylor head coach Dave Aranda probably learned about the concept of yin and yang when he was studying philosophy at Cal Lutheran.He’s got a prime example on his defensive line.Fifth-year seniors TJ Franklin and Gabe Hall are two of the most experienced players on the Bears’ roster. With experience come leadership responsibilities. How they go about leading, however, is very different.“TJ ...

Running back Qualan Jones no longer with Baylor football program ·

23 hrs agoRunning back Qualan Jones is no longer with the Baylor football program, according to an athletic department spokesman.Jones had a breakout season last year, finishing with 462 yards and seven touchdowns, good for third on the team. He had 689 yards and nine touchdowns in four years with Baylor.The redshirt senior from Grand Prairie figured to play a significant role in the Bears’ rushing ...

On offensive line, transfers make progress — no longer the new guys ·

7 hrs agoHe may be in his first season with the Auburn football program, but Gunner Britton is no longer the freshest face in the building.This Saturday marked exactly seven months with the program for him. Sure, he's yet to play an actual game, but since committing to the Tigers on Jan. 5, Britton’s gotten an entire spring under his belt. He’s been through an offensive install twice, and is going ...

Here’s how Auburn OC Philip Montgomery sees the QB battle so far ·

Throughout the offseason Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has said by around the fifth practice of fall camp, he wanted to begin whittling down his quarterback competition.Monday was day four, but offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery doesn’t see anyone having separated themselves so far.“We’ve still got a long way to go before we figure out who’s going to be our starting quarterback, but I think all ...

Auburn’s offense planning to use a running back ‘by committee’ approach ·

In a running back room overshadowed by Jarquez Hunter’s status, Auburn offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery said he could employ a running back “by committee” scheme.Hunter has not been seen on the field yet during Auburn’s preseason practices.Montgomery did not discuss Hunter’s availability during his press conference Monday, so it’s not clear if that committee is including Hunter in the picture ...

Arkansas State football holds first full pad practice of fall camp ·

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Monday marked a milestone day in Arkansas State football fall camp. The Red Wolves had their first full pad workout.Defense created turnovers in the team periods, 4 interceptions and 1 fumble. Position battles continue for Butch Jones’ pack in all 3 phases.“I thought it was one of the more competitive practices we’ve had since we’ve been here,” Jones said. “Way to many turnovers, ...

Andrew Armstrong taking on leadership role with Arkansas football ·

There are immeasurable differences between playing football in the FCS Southland Conference and the SEC.Better facilities, a bigger attention to nutrition and crazier fans all welcomed Andrew Armstrong to the Arkansas football program, but the senior transfer from Texas A&M University-Commerce will never forget his first workouts inside Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium."When we work out in the ...

Razorback report: WR Armstrong drawing routine praise ·

FAYETTEVILLE — Transfer wide receiver Andrew Armstrong continued to make plays and garner praise through practice No. 4 of training camp for Arkansas on Monday.The Razorbacks worked inside Walker Pavilion on a second overcast day in a row with very mild temperatures and Armstrong continued to flash, along with Isaac TeSlaa, Isaiah Sategna, Sam Mbake and others for the Hogs quarterbacks.Armstrong made ...

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