Author: Andrew Kusleika

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Andrew Kusleika is an avid football fan with a journalism degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha. He has experience as an sports editor who has covered golf, hockey, basketball, volleyball and more. He has spent his entire life around the game of football, which gives him a unique ability to cover the sport in an in-depth manner.

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The 2024 NFL Draft is just a week away and a defensive end prospect from the University of Albany has passed away. Defensive end Amitral “A.J.” Simon was looking to make his way into the NFL after playing for the Albany Great Danes since 2022. Details regarding the death of NFL Draft prospect A.J. Simon are unclear although a heart attack is the initial report While there is no official word as to what the cause of death for NFL Draft prospect A.J. Simon was, a heart attack is being reported by several outlets. The actual details of what occurred…

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Longtime Nebraska Cornhuskers play-by-play announcer Greg Sharpe took to the podium Monday to reveal that he was diagnosed with cancer. Sharpe explained that he was diagnosed a week or two ago and that the cancer is “in the pancreatic region of the body.” Sharpe is known as the “Voice of the Huskers” and has been with Nebraska Athletics since 2008. Nebraska Cornhuskers announcer Greg Sharpe took the time to personally announce his diagnosis Greg Sharpe took to the podium to announce his diagnosis to nix any potential rumors that could come about in the future. A message from the voice…

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After owner Jerry Jones said the Dallas Cowboys were going “all-in,” the Cowboys made another free agency signing that didn’t sit well with their fans. Running back Royce Freeman was signed by the Cowboys to a one-year deal. Freeman will have to compete with fellow running backs Rico Dowdle and Deuce Vaughn for the starting job in 2024. New Dallas Cowboys running back Royce Freeman has yet to prove he can have success at the NFL level The Dallas Cowboys are the fifth team Royce Freeman will play for since being drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round…

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The Colorado Buffaloes and head coach Deion Sanders are looking at suffering another transfer portal loss ahead of the 2024 season. According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, former five-star cornerback Cormani McClain is planning on entering the transfer portal. Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Cormani McClain was a top-tier recruit Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Cormani McClain was a marquee recruit for head coach Deion Sanders. McClain was the No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 class. He was the No. 13 overall player in the 2023 class. McClain didn’t serve as a consistent starter for the Buffaloes until the final three games of the season.…

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According to On3’s Hayes Fawcett, Colorado Buffaloes freshman cornerback Cormani McClain plans to enter the transfer portal. McClain was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He was the No. 13 overall recruit in the 2023 class and the No. 1 cornerback in the 2023 class. McClain was one of head coach Deion Sanders’ marquee recruits and his departure has caused many Colorado fans to attack him. Colorado Buffaloes cornerback Cormani McClain was vocally berated on X/Twitter After learning that cornerback Cormani McClain was entering the transfer portal, some Colorado Buffaloes fans took to social media to express their…

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Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck recently gave insight into the puzzling decision he made to retire at 29-years-old. Luck, who is now 34-years-old, attended a charity event known as the Chuckstrong Tailgate Gala.The event, which is hosted by former Indianapolis head coach Chuck Pagano, is meant to raise money for cancer research. Luck answered many questions about his early retirement at this event. Before being drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, Andrew Luck was considered one of the best prospects of all time Before being taken with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft, Andrew Luck was…

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According to AL.com, legendary Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Steve Sloan passed away Sunday. Fans took to social media to express their condolences for the two-time national championship-winning quarterback. Sloan was in memory care at the Orlando Health Phillips Hospital for three months before he passed away. Sloan was also a coach and an administrator after his playing career. Steve Sloan had three careers and the Alabama Crimson Tide played a part in all of them Of the many teams that Steve Sloan had a connection to, the connection to the Alabama Crimson Tide may have been the greatest. He backed…

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Steve Sloan, an Alabama Crimson Tide football legend, passed away Sunday at 79-years-old. According to AL.com, Sloan was in the Orlando Health Phillips Hospital for three months before passing away. Sloan, who was a coach and an administrator after playing in college, was in memory care at the hospital. Steve Sloan was an elite quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide Playing football for the Alabama Crimson Tide under head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant already makes one a legend in Tuscaloosa, but accomplishing what Steve Sloan did furthers that case. Sloan was an All-American and a two-time National champion that played…

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The Cincinnati Bengals’ wide receiver room has a future that is in question, but the recent contract given to star wide receiver DeVonta Smith by the Philadelphia Eagles could provide insight into what might happen next. Smith was given a $75 million contract extension that will have him playing for the Eagles through 2028. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter, Smith is guaranteed $51 million by the contract. The Eagles are now paying two high-level wide receivers along with an elite quarterback. How can the Philadelphia Eagles afford to pay two top-tier WRs along with an elite QB and an…

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According to On3, Louisville Cardinals running back Peny Boone will enter the transfer portal for the second time this offseason. Boone originally transferred to Louisville to join head coach Jeff Brohm’s squad in January. In 2023, he shined as the go-to back for the Toledo Rockets. Before he was at Toledo, he played for the Maryland Terrapins in a running back room that didn’t see him get much playing time. While he played best with the Toledo Rockets, Peny Boone does have Power 5 experience outside of Louisville Cardinals practices Although he didn’t contribute much to the Maryland Terrapins offense…

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