Money is obviously a great motivator, even for NFL quarterbacks who already have a ton of it. So with his job security being questioned in a contract year, Jay Cutler is playing hero and returning earlier than expected to rescue the Chicago Bears.
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Missouri coach Gary Pinkel struggled with a decision on a starting quarterback this week, but it might not matter.
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Las Vegas High’s football team managed just 90 rushing yards in its regular-season finale against Canyon Springs. So the Wildcats decided to air things out to start the playoffs.
Green Valley football coach Brian Castro knew his defense would have to defend the pass Friday to have any chance at a win.
UNLV coach Bobby Hauck and his players genuinely were ticked off after they lost 34-24 to San Jose State last Saturday.
Matt, Kelly and Tony are back at the Golden Nugget with analysis and free picks for this weekend’s slate of football games.
Steve Fezzik squares off against Frank Betti in Week 10 of the Friday Football Showdown.
Football coaches often spend hours scheming to get the ball in the hands of their playmakers. Basic’s Jeff Cahill came up with a simple plan before the season to make sure his top athlete got the ball as much as possible. He moved him to quarterback.
Chuckie Keeton’s season-ending left knee injury about a month ago was a devastating blow to Utah State. Or it appeared to be.
Tim Cornett said before his senior season that he wanted the football. Now he’s getting it
I’m feeling much more chipper this week. Not only did I return to eating solid foods, the calendar flipped to November, which means I finally can whip out my Jim Mora voice.
Bill King died in 2005. While his voice has been silenced, his legacy as one of sports’ most versatile and professional radio play-by-play announcers remains vibrant.
A jest about “my head hurts” was half-serious, but Denver Broncos offensive lineman John Moffitt has left pro football and a salary of over $1 million, saying he’s lost his zeal for the game.
Some general themes are beginning to take hold when it comes to forecasting the postseason destinations of Mountain West football teams.
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