COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Fatts Russell matched his career high with 27 points, Eric Ayala scored 23 and Maryland took down No. 22 Ohio State 75-60 on Sunday. The Terrapins (14-15, 6-12 Big Ten) had lost six of their previous eight. But they wore down the Buckeyes (18-8, 11-6) and held them to 36.2% from the field. “They’ve got a lot of good players on their team, and we just … [Read more...] about Russell, Ayala Lift Maryland Past No. 22 Ohio State, 75-60
Archives for February 2022
George Paton: Our receivers have to be better, and they know that
The Broncos don’t yet know who their quarterback is going to be in 2022. They do know that their receiving corps will have to be better to help whomever that is. The Broncos ranked 19th in passing offense last season. They got uneven play from Teddy Bridgewater and Drew Lock, but the team expected more [more] … [Read more...] about George Paton: Our receivers have to be better, and they know that
Raiders waive Jeremiah Poutasi
The Raiders are getting to work in re-shaping their roster under head coach Josh McDaniels and General Manager Dave Ziegler. On Monday, the club announced the previously reported signing of defensive tackle Andrew Billings. And the Raiders also announced they’ve waived offensive lineman Jeremiah Poutasi. Poutasi was on Las Vegas’ practice squad during the 2021 [more] … [Read more...] about Raiders waive Jeremiah Poutasi
Cowboys feel “fortunate” to have Ezekiel Elliott as their starting running back
Ezekiel Elliott isn’t going anywhere in 2022. That much was known last March. The star running back’s six-year, $90 million extension signed in September 2019 included rolling guarantees through 2022 that vested at least a year in advance. Thus, Elliott’s base salary of $12.4 million for 2022 became fully guaranteed last March. He made $9.6 [more] … [Read more...] about Cowboys feel “fortunate” to have Ezekiel Elliott as their starting running back
NFL looking at ways to cut down number of injuries on punts
The NFL expressed concern earlier this month about the “disproportionate number of concussions” occurring on kickoffs and punts and that concern is fueling exploration of ways to bring that number down. After moves intended to make kickoffs safer in recent years, punts are the specific focus of the league this offseason. The league’s Competition Committee [more] … [Read more...] about NFL looking at ways to cut down number of injuries on punts