#Long Snapper

So other than basketball (note that by just typing "basketball" you have now been blocked by Stack on Twitter), and eventually baseball season previews (Andrew's note: I'm getting to them... season starts on February 17th; next week, I will start the position previews; pre-season mail bag to follow), there's not a lot to talk about over here at…

This is the complied version of the All Things CW notes column by Christopher Walsh which appeared in five part this week, with the latest on the Alabama Crimson Tide. It actually began with a long-snapper. Nick Saban always has what he calls the 24-hour rule regarding games, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the wins a little, or get the losses…

SOUTH BEND - Setting the table for Notre Dame's highly-anticipated home matchup with No. 5 Clemson Saturday. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Notre Dame Stadium. When: Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST Where: Notre Dame Stadium (77622), South Bend, Ind. TV/Radio: NBC, WSBT Radio (960 AM), WNSN (101.5 FM) Line: Clemson opens as a 3½ -point…

Catch this game Saturday at 4pm ET from State Farm Stadium, in a game you can see live on ESPN. Weather won't be a factor in a dome in Arizona, with temperatures around 65 degrees at kickoff. Morris, named the Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year, had 21 tackles, 11 tackles for a loss and a team-leading 7.5 sacks in just 10 games this…

ORLANDO, Fla. - OU wraps up a difficult season - its worst since the final season of the John Blake era - with the Cheez-It Bowl. For the Sooners, the game against Florida State is a chance to put a positive ending on the season, against a team with plenty of momentum heading into the game, and begin building toward next season. A win would help OU…

Denver Broncos (4-10 SU, 6-8 ATS) vs. Los Angeles Rams (4-10 SU, 5-8-1 ATS) When: Sunday, December 25, 4:05 p.m. Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, Calif. TV: CBS Point Spread: DEN-2.5/LAR+2.5 (Did you know that you could be betting on games at -105 instead of -110? This is SUPER important as it lowers your breakeven percentage! Find this huge money…

If you are having a hard time keeping-up with all of the transfer portal news for ASU football, this is the place to be. Roster turnover continues to happen every day, and House of Sparky will do its best to monitor all incoming and outbound transfers from the program. This post is updated as of 12/19 Inbound transfers Drew Pyne - Quarterback -…

Back in training camp and now deep into the season, the Jaguars have consistently extolled the virtues of team chemistry, which many view as a byproduct of head coach Doug Pederson making it a priority. Among the many ways that bonding has manifested itself comes from a Butterfly brand, 9-foot by 5-foot blue table, with a small net draped across…

Marshall is on the move from Conference USA to the Sun Belt in 2022. The new conference represents an upgrade in competition, but second-year coach Charles Huff's squad is poised to push for the Sun Belt East Division title. Running back Rasheen Ali returns as one of the top playmakers in the conference, and the Thundering Herd are slated to host…

For the first time in 12 years, a University of Delaware football season ended in December. That was certainly a sign of progress for the Blue Hens under first-year coach Ryan Carty, the ex-Delaware quarterback. But an 8-5 record - also the Hens' winningest in a dozen years - contained a vast concoction of highlights, such as the season-opening win…

BROOKINGS - South Dakota State was well-represented on the Missouri Valley Football Conference's all-conference teams, and at the forefront was longtime coach John Stiegelmeier, who was named the MVFC coach of the year for the second time (2016) in his career. Under Stiegelmeier's guidance, the Jackrabbits went 10-1 overall during the regular…

Special teams had a less than stellar campaign in 2021. Almost every faction had inconsistent performances and need overhauls. Kickoff returner Jameson Williams (10 ret, 352 yds, 35.20 avg, 2 TD) and Slade Bolden (5 ret, 67 yds, 13.40 avg) are both off to the NFL. Bolden also returned 15 punts for 99 yards. Walk-on and former starting punter Ty…

As the date for the opening of the transfer portal nears, it's important to know where Boston College's players stand from an eligibility standpoint. Thanks to the blanket extra year of eligibility, knowing exactly how many years of eligibility are left for every player is more confusing than ever. Therefore, this tracker should help fans…

Ten of the 75 offensive linemen selected in the XFL Draft on Wednesday were alumni of Alabama high schools and colleges, including three of the first five picks. The spring football league concluded the first day of its draft with 11 rounds of offensive-line picks. The eight teams selected 75 players with 13 passes in the final two rounds. Before…

Michigan State will head to Champaign this weekend to battle the Fighting Illini of Illinois. The Spartans will be down multiple players after the tunnel incident in last week's loss to Michigan. MSU comes in as 17-point underdogs and needs three more wins to become bowl eligible. The game will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Big Ten…

One of the most unique aspects of Division III college football is the unknown. A player might arrive at a college or university with dreams of becoming an all-conference player at the position starred at in high school. Then it plays out in a much different way. A few examples at John Carroll include Lake Catholic's Chad Stalnaker, who was a…

Penn State Nittany Lions (5-0 SU, 3-2 ATS) vs. Michigan Wolverines (6-0 SU, 3-3 ATS) When: Saturday, October 15, 12 p.m. Where: Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Mich. TV: Fox Point Spread: PSU+6.5/MICH -6.5 (STOP betting on games at -110 odds! Start risking only -105 starting TODAY at BetAnySports Sportsbook! You'll be so glad you made the…

We have reached the halfway point of the season and Purdue is 4-2. We're two plays from 6-0, really. Even though the dream of an undefeated season is dead, some great hings can still be accomplished. A second straight bowl game is very likely, and there is a real chance to win the West Division. It's a good place to be. Let's look around the league…

For the record, NFL favorites were 8-7 against the spread through 15 Week 1 games, prior to the Monday Night clash between the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. But the numbers only scratch the surface in Week 1. Gamblers had an emotional adventure as the 2022 season opened, marked by several games being decided on the final play: When the smoke…

Dear Mr. Football: Is it possible for Arizona to go from 1-11 to the Rose Bowl? A: It has been done - once. In 1958, Cal was on a 1-11 slide when against all odds it won six of its last seven games to win the conference. It was the last time the Bears have been to the Rose Bowl, an 0-for-64 year streak that overwhelms Arizona's 0-for-44 year…

From the time he was four years old, when September came around P.K. Subban knew what team he was going to be playing for. In his early years in the GTHL, there was annual demand for Subban's immense talents. The phone calls were many. The annual recruitment was heavy. And then he became an NHL player, a legend of sorts, a magazine cover waiting to…

What follows the improbable dream? That's what Mountain State sports bettors consider as the 1-0 Pittsburgh Steelers await the 0-1 New England Patriots in their home opener Sunday. Initial DraftKings reports has the public backing the under 41 to the tune of 95% , the highest undervote in the entire league. Patrons also support the Steelers at 74%…

FanDuel offers arguably the best user experience when it comes to sports betting apps. While sports betting is heavily focused on mobile (and rightfully so), we often forgot about the "human" element of sports betting. The sportsbook experience. The rush of being in a room full of bettors when things like … Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season occur. Yes,…

MISSOULA - The third-ranked Montana Grizzlies (1-0) host the unranked South Dakota Coyotes (0-1) in their second of three nonconference games 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Washington-Grizzly Stadium. Here are the key Coyotes players to watch. The 6-foot-3, 210-pound sophomore quarterback from Bloomington, Illinois, already has 17 starts under his belt.…

Date/Time: Saturday, September 10th, 7:00 PM EST TV: ESPN Plus (Play-By-Play: Brant Freeman/Analyst: Keith Moreland/Sidelines: Koral Riggs) Radio: WQBA 1140 AM Univision Radio South Florida (Play-By-Play: AJ Ricketts/Analyst: Corey Brooks)/KTSW 89.9 Texas State Radio Network (Play-By-Play: Clint Shields /Analyst: Geff Gandy) Location: Bobcat…

Bill Clark's sudden retirement at the end of June has placed the UAB football program at a crossroads in the post-shutdown era but expectations remain at an all-time high with an experienced and talented team returning for a final season in Conference USA. The Blazers are set to kick off the 2022 season against Alabama A&M, Thursday, Sept. 1, at…

LOS ANGELES - UCLA football coach Chip Kelly announced on Wednesday morning that six walk-on players had earned scholarships with the program. Kicker/punter Nicholas Barr-Mira, long snapper Jack Landherr IV, defensive back Alex Johnson, linebacker Carson Schwesinger, defensive lineman Dovid Magna and receiver Josiah Norwood bring the number of…

Now that we've completed our look at the 2022 Louisville defense, we turn our attention to the special teams unit for the Cardinals this season. You can catch previous looks at the offensive and defensive lines, as well as the linebacker and secondary groups in case you need a refresher. 2021 Review In the kicking game, Louisville faced some…