North Shore HS head football coach John Kay hired as LB coach at Rice University, KPRC 2 Sports confirms
KPRC 2 Sports confirmed that John Kay is stepping down as head coach at North Shore and will begin his college coaching career at Rice University where he will be the new linebackers coach for the Owls program under Head Coach Mike Bloomgren.
Texans get ready to scout in the Indianapolis combine
Hey guys, it’s Ari Alexander with the Texans newsletter as the team gets ready to scout in the combine in Indianapolis. It’s pretty clear what position they’ll go with at the #2 pick, so we’ll discuss the top four quarterbacks and what each could bring to the Texas as well as drawbacks.
Football fans grapple with violent side of a beloved sport
The harrowing on-field collapse of Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin has forced some fans to confront a truth they’ve always known but hated to think about: Football, a game with violence in its DNA, can go from exciting and joyous to dark and tragic in a flash.
VIDEOS, PHOTOS: Aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s collapse captured in detail; See the somber reaction as fans pray for Buffalo Bills’ safety
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after he collapsed on the field during the first quarter of Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills said.
UH Coogs head to Independence Bowl to face Ragin’ Cajuns
University of Houston Football makes its 30th bowl appearance all-time when the Cougars face off against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns in the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl at 2 p.m., CT on Friday, Dec. 23, from Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Texans coach Lovie Smith doesn’t commit to Davis Mills remaining starter, foreshadows potential change
Texans coach Lovie Smith was noncommittal Monday on having Davis Mills remain the starting quarterback and foreshadowed potential change at the position one day after indicating the former third-round draft pick from Stanford wasn’t being replaced.
New Texans running back, Texas native Eno Benjamin embracing ‘new start’
Studying his playbook on his iPad at his locker, greeting new teammates, and reviewing multiple restaurant recommendations via text messages from J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins, Eno Benjamin is learning on the fly during his first few days with the Texans.
Texans activating Teagan Quitoriano from injured reserve-designated for return
The Texans are officially activating rookie tight end Teagan Quitoriano from injured reserve-designated for return, per a league source, and he is slated to play in his first NFL regular-season game Thursday night against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles.