EUGENE -- As first impressions go, Mario Cristobal's first eight days as Oregon's coach were chaotic. In those eight days between his first press conference and first game, Cristobal scouted the Ducks' Las Vegas Bowl opponent, Boise State; hastily rescheduled a key recruiting weekend to Eugene on the eve of the early signing period; ran bowl practices by day and flew to visit recruits in their homes at night; and learned which assistants were following Willie Taggart to Florida State, and which UO could persuade to stay with hefty raises. At the same time, Cristobal also was planting roots. He signed a five-year contract with sharp penalties for leaving town quickly. After renting a house from former Ducks assistant Erik Chinander during the 2017 season, it was now time to buy. All that activity caught up to the Ducks in the form of an uninspired performance in a 10-point bowl loss. Compared with that breakneck beginning, the months since have proceeded at an almost … [Read more...] about After chaotic start to Mario Cristobal’s tenure, Oregon Ducks enter 2018 football season ‘in a groove’
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NFL announces findings in investigation of Panthers’ Jerry Richardson, imposes penalty
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Kneeling NFL players should choose a different form of protest
close Video NFL adopts new anthem policy, promises penalties for kneeling The NFL has announced a new policy they are adopting which would fine teams and league personnel who did not 'stand and show respect for the flag and the Anthem.' For nearly three weeks last fall, the National Football League waged war against President Trump over player protests during the national anthem. After 19 days, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell began a slow-moving public relations train wreck of capitulation, culminating in a new rule announced Wednesday that will allow the league to fine teams for actions taken by players deemed disrespectful during playing of the anthem. Under the policy, it is up to individual teams to decide whether they want to discipline players for protesting during playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The fact that President Trump’s invective against the NFL marked the turning point in the league’s anthem policy is no accident – he … [Read more...] about Kneeling NFL players should choose a different form of protest
Trying to save the kickoff? The NFL is going to change its kickoff rules to try to keep the play in the game
Mark Maske, the Washington Post NEW YORK — The NFL’s competition committee plans to make a proposal to team owners later this month to change the rules on kickoffs in a bid to keep the play in the game rather than eliminate it over injury concerns. The committee’s proposal is expected to be completed by Monday and includes recommendations delivered by special teams coaches during a meeting Wednesday at the NFL’s offices in Manhattan. The changes, if ratified by the owners when they meet later this month in Atlanta, would take effect during the upcoming 2018 season. The proposal being formulated Wednesday bans players on the kicking team from getting a running start on their way downfield. It eliminates all forms of “wedge” blocking, where multiple blockers link together, by the receiving team. It requires eight of the 11 members of the receiving team to line up within 15 yards of the spot of the kickoff and bars hitting within those 15 yards. It … [Read more...] about Trying to save the kickoff? The NFL is going to change its kickoff rules to try to keep the play in the game
The NFL is going to change its kickoff rules to try to keep the play in the game
Democracy Dies in Darkness Sections Home Try 1 month for $1 Username Sign In Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Subscribe Account Profile Newsletters & Alerts Gift Subscriptions Contact Us Help Desk Accessibility for screenreader Sports by Mark Maske by Mark Maske Email the author May 2 at 3:16 PM Email the author The NFL plans to make changes to the kickoff for the 2018 season. (Jack Dempsey/AP) NEW YORK — The NFL’s competition committee plans to make a proposal to team owners later this month to change the rules on kickoffs, in a bid to keep the play in the game rather than eliminate it over injury concerns. The committee’s proposal is to be completed by Monday and includes recommendations delivered by special teams coaches leaguewide during a meeting Wednesday at the NFL’s offices in Manhattan. The changes, if ratified by the … [Read more...] about The NFL is going to change its kickoff rules to try to keep the play in the game
Mizzou offense shows glimpses of firepower in spring game
COLUMBIA, MO. • Drew Lock might have expended more energy signing countless autographs on Faurot Field than he did during the actual Black and Gold Game on Saturday. By design, the public debut of Mizzou’s offense under new coordinator Derek Dooley didn’t reveal too many surprises and featured only a cameo from its biggest star, but Lock walked away from the spring finale knowing the Tigers’ season will be measured in the fall, not April.“It’s fun. It’s a cool event,” Lock said on a chilly but sunny afternoon. “But it’s more of a production than something you look back and evaluate and say, ‘We’re going to be really good or really bad’ based on the spring game.”With Dooley calling plays from the press box, third-year coach Barry Odom overseeing from the field and SEC Network broadcasting the 100-play scrimmage, the Tigers didn’t show off any exotic formations or alignments on either side of … [Read more...] about Mizzou offense shows glimpses of firepower in spring game
5-at-10: Braves’ bridge too far, MLB survey says, NFL issues, Rushmore in honor of Air Jordans
Braves The Atlanta Braves start their march to mediocrity Thursday. And no, we do not think that was accepted on the promotional brochures. Nor was "Braves Fever, catch it. Then send it to the minors, deal it before the deadline or see a doctor and get rid of it." Nor was "Braves baseball, or something really close to it." Nor was "Is Freddie Freeman or that Acuna kid batting? No. Where's the remote?" Nor was "Your Atlanta Braves Remember the good ol' days when Hall of Famer Tom Glavine was our No. 3 starter? Memories." Nor was "The Braves bullpen, at least John Rocker's not involved." Wow, those kind of just flowed. Sorry, Braves. (And here's betting that's not the last time a Southern says, "Sorry Braves" this spring and summer, either. Thank you. Try the veal and remember to tip your wait staff.) Seriously, the Braves start Thursday. What they are starting, however, is as important as the players they are starting it with to be honest. Some experts call this a bridge year … [Read more...] about 5-at-10: Braves’ bridge too far, MLB survey says, NFL issues, Rushmore in honor of Air Jordans
World Cup lightning in a bottle-but for Japan, not the US
* Straight from tomorrow morning’s paper, with a topper… –Ann Killion is right-on-the-money: The simple legacy of this year’s U.S. women’s team is that they played significant games and that we stopped and watched them because it was compelling. That was a big part of a very good conversation I had a few days ago with Marlene Bjornsrud, the co-founder (along with Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain) of the Bay Area Women’s Sports Initiative and former GM of the CyberRays. I was going to get into some of that in the following column–but I got tangled up in the wild drama of the game and Annie says it better than I could have, anyway. Still, I do want to include a few things Bjornsrud said about the potential for this Cup to galvanize women’s professional soccer and the disappointments of the post-1999 non-galvanization Could Alex Morgan be the next Mia Hamm? Sure. In time. But Hamm WAS Mia Hamm and the WUSA only lasted two … [Read more...] about World Cup lightning in a bottle-but for Japan, not the US
Rewind: NFL playoffs’ most memorable divisional-round games
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NFL playoff positions on the line in season finales
There's no question the NFC has been the dominant conference this season, with the South being the top division. The NFC won 41 of the 64 head-to-head matchups against the AFC; that .641 winning percentage is the best for the NFC since going 27-12-1 in 1970, the year of the merger. New Orleans (11-4) and Carolina (11-4) already are in the playoffs and the division championship will be decided Sunday. Atlanta, which lost the Super Bowl with a colossal collapse in February, also could qualify. All three are capable of going deep into January, or maybe even to the big game. "Our situation is if we win, we're in and if we don't, you go home," said Falcons … [Read more...] about NFL playoff positions on the line in season finales