Mike Garrett: Heisman Hero and Architect of Trojan Revival
Mike Garrett’s legendary run at USC, Super Bowl triumph with the Chiefs and later leadership as athletic director shaped modern football history.
Aug 9, 2026
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2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class Honors Legends and Sparks Dialogue
The 2026 induction ceremony in Canton highlighted historic achievements and personal legacies, from Brees’s three‑time benching to Craig’s dementia disclosure.
Aug 9, 2026
Drew Brees Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, Completing a Legendary Career
Drew Brees' 2026 Hall of Fame induction honors a Purdue legend whose career spanned record‑breaking college feats, multiple NFL triumphs, and lasting community impact.
Aug 8, 2026
Drew Brees enters Pro Football Hall of Fame as inaugural first‑ballot Saint
From a 2004 comeback in San Diego to a Super Bowl triumph in New Orleans, Drew Brees' 15‑year saga culminates in his induction to the Hall of Fame, where his statistical milestones and leadership are celebrated.
Aug 8, 2026
Billy Ray Smith, Plano Football Legend, Dies at 64 After CTE Battle
Longtime Plano ISD coach Tom Kimbrough remembers Billy Ray Smith, a standout player whose legacy now fuels discussions about football safety and the impact of repeated head trauma.
Jul 30, 2026
Stanford Announces Legendary Alumni Duo to Lead 2026 Football Broadcast
Former Stanford standouts Kevin Richardson and Jason Fisk will together anchor the university's radio coverage of the 2026 football season, bringing decades of playing and coaching experience to the booth.
Jul 30, 2026
Billy Ray Smith Jr., Former Chargers Star, Dies at 64 Amid Battle with Dementia
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a College Football Hall of Famer and longtime San Diego Chargers linebacker, passed away at 64 after complications from dementia linked to CTE. His family highlighted his bravery, and Dean Spanos remembered him as a larger‑than‑life presence.
Jul 30, 2026
Billy Ray Smith Jr., Beloved Chargers Legend, Dies at 64
A look at the life, career, and enduring impact of the San Diego Chargers linebacker who passed away after a long battle with dementia.
Jul 30, 2026
Billy Ray Smith Jr., Arkansas Football Legend, Dies at 64
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a two‑time All‑America defensive end for the University of Arkansas and a key figure in the San Diego Chargers' history, passed away at 64 after a battle with dementia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
Jul 30, 2026
Legendary Arkansas Defender Billy Ray Smith Jr. Dies at 64 After Battle with CTE
Billy Ray Smith Jr., a cornerstone of Arkansas football and a key figure in the Chargers’ defense, passed away at 64 after a prolonged struggle with dementia linked to chronic traumatic encephalopathy. His contributions spanned playing, broadcasting, and family legacy in the sport.
Jul 30, 2026
Hall of Fame Class of 1996 Marks 30 Years of Legendary NFL Impact
The 30th anniversary of the 1996 Pro Football Hall of Fame class highlights five players whose careers defined durability, excellence, and innovation across the league.
Jul 29, 2026
Rich Bisaccia Joins Clemson as Special Teams Coordinator
After leaving the NFL and a brief tenure with the Packers, Rich Bisaccia has accepted a $1 million, one‑year contract at Clemson, where he hopes to finish his career by winning a title under coach Dabo Swinney.
Jul 29, 2026
Tony Burnett’s Unlikely Path Sets the Tone for USC’s 2026 Season Opener
Tony Burnett, who earned All‑Pac‑12 honors at USC before a brief NFL stint and three years in the Canadian Football League, is being highlighted as the Trojans prepare to open their 2026 schedule against San Jose State on Aug. 29.
Jul 26, 2026
James Cocozzo Accelerates College Football Debut at Rutgers
James Cocozzo, a top offensive lineman from Stillwater/Saratoga Central Catholic, will start at Rutgers University in August 2026, shifting from tackle to interior line after recovering from a torn ACL. He plans to major in exercise science and continues a family football legacy.
Jul 24, 2026
Eric Weddle to be Inducted into Utah Football Ring of Honor in 2026
Former Utah star and Super Bowl champion Eric Weddle will join the Utah Football Ring of Honor in 2026, capping a career that spanned college dominance, NFL success and community advocacy.
Jul 23, 2026
Eric Weddle to be Inducted into Utah Football Ring of Honor in 2026
A 14‑year NFL veteran and Utah defensive legend, Eric Weddle, will receive the 2026 Ring of Honor induction, highlighting a career that spanned college stardom, professional triumphs and a new coaching chapter.
Jul 23, 2026
Eric Weddle to be inducted into Utah Football Ring of Honor in 2026
Eric Weddle, a Utah All‑American safety and NFL champion, has been selected for the 2026 Ring of Honor class, joining a distinguished line of former Utes.
Jul 23, 2026
Arch Manning’s College Decision Looms as 2027 NFL Draft Prospects Shine
Arch Manning's rising draft stock and potential fifth‑year stay at Texas spark debate about the future of the NFL draft and the evolving role of college athletes.
Jul 12, 2026
Maliq Brown’s Football Foundations Power Defensive Mastery in Basketball
Maliq Brown, a Duke standout, credits his high school football experience for shaping his defensive instincts, a trait that earned him ACC Defensive Player of the Year and a two‑way contract with the Spurs.
Jul 9, 2026
Wyoming’s Missed Opportunities: Recruits Who Chose Other Paths
An exploration of the notable recruits who considered the University of Wyoming but ultimately committed to other programs, and the lasting impact of those choices.
Jul 8, 2026
Robert Garrett’s 37‑Year Tenure at Crenshaw High Ends in Administrative Leave
After 37 seasons, Robert Garrett, who led Crenshaw High to seven City titles and 300 wins, was placed on administrative leave in August 2025 and reassigned to teach at Dodman Middle School. His departure, alongside that of longtime colleague Angelo Gasca, leaves the City Section without two of its most seasoned coaches.
Jul 6, 2026
Anaheim Ducks Draft Rian Chudzinski, Son of Former NFL Coach
The Ducks selected Rian Chudzinski in the third round, highlighting his 38-point season with Moncton and his recent stint at Dexter Southfield School.
Jun 27, 2026
Former Florida State Players Reunite to Honor Legacy and Seek Lost Hero Lane Fenner
Over 80 former Seminole players, spouses and friends will gather at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs from June 19‑21 to commemorate their coach’s legacy, revisit iconic stories and locate Lane Fenner, the figure at the center of a celebrated controversy.
May 30, 2026
Legacy Legs: College Football’s Next Generation of Star Sons
Seven sons of former NFL stars are set to headline the 2026 college football landscape, each aiming to carve out their own legacy.
May 14, 2026