Author: Christian Lance

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Christian Lance is a sports writer covering every level of the sport from college to spring leagues all the way to the NFL. He is credentialed with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL to represent Gridiron Heroics in the media for coverage of the team.

NFL

Bill Belichick to Nebraska in 2024 is reportedly underway. Hold onto your scarlet hats, Husker Nation, because the news just dropped that Bill Belichick, the coaching legend himself, will be gracing the 2024 Nebraska Football X&O’s Clinic. While the event is primarily geared towards coaches and enthusiasts, the mere presence of the six-time Super Bowl champion could have a ripple effect on the entire Cornhusker program, extending far beyond the playbook. 🚨𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲🚨 8-Time Super Bowl Champion Coach Bill Belichick will headline as our guest speaker at this year’s Nebraska Football X&O’s Clinic 🏈‼️ 📅 April 5-6 📍 Hawks…

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Forget the 2024 coaching carousel, folks, because Bill Belichick, the enigma in a hoodie, is taking a gap year (or two?). I would not expect him to do a whole lot of sitting around, as that has not been his personality so far in the spotlight. After a surprising departure from the Patriots and a season spent analyzing film and mastering the art of the deadpan stare, the coaching legend’s next move remains shrouded in mystery. But fear not, football fanatics, for 2025 promises a fresh batch of potential landing spots for the Hoodie, and the speculation is already hotter…

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Ah, Baker Mayfield. The name elicits groans from some, cheers from others, and a whole lot of head-scratching from the rest. Was the lightning-rod quarterback drafted first overall in 2018 a colossal flop, a cautionary tale whispered in draft rooms for years to come? Or was he a misunderstood maestro, his potential tragically choked by organizational dysfunction and a lack of stability? Let’s huddle up and dissect the film. Exhibit A: Baker Mayfield Bust? Mayfield’s stat sheet doesn’t exactly scream franchise QB. In four seasons with the Browns, he averaged a pedestrian 61.2% completion rate and just 28 passing touchdowns…

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The echoes of Super Bowl LVIII resonate across San Francisco, but amidst the confetti-dusted disappointment, one question echoes loudest: does Kyle Shanahan remain the captain of the 49ers’ ship? While the “hot takes” factory churns out narratives of coaching carousels and fresh starts, a closer look reveals the wisdom in keeping Shanahan at the helm. True, the Super Bowl overtime sting lingers, but dismissing him based on one play ignores the undeniable progress under his leadership. Beyond Offensive Brilliance: You highlight Shanahan’s offensive genius, and rightfully so. Deebo’s transformation, Kittle’s dominance, and Aiyuk’s emergence are testaments to his scheming prowess.…

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UFL

Spring football – the perpetual bridesmaid, never the bride. Since the XFL’s initial, electrifying (but ultimately short-lived) run in 2001, hopeful leagues have sprung (pun intended) like hopeful daisies, only to be trampled under the juggernaut of the NFL offseason. The Alliance of American Football (AAF) folded faster than a lawn chair in a hurricane. The XFL 2.0, despite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s star power, couldn’t find its footing. Now, with the dust settling on the 2023 dustup between the XFL and USFL, a new entity emerges: The United Football League (UFL). Is this the Hail Mary pass that finally…

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XFL

XFL’s Best Players Revealed: Season Stats Unveil Dominant Performances on the Field – Offense The XFL’s 2023 season has hit the mid-way point, and it has been exciting, to say the least. At this point, the best players in XFL revealed themselves. With the league now starting the playoff push (or push to win a game for Orlando), the competition on the field is fierce, and the players’ performances have been nothing short of outstanding. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the XFL’s best players so far this season, focusing on the offensive side of…

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