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Marshall Athletics Announces Inaugural Ring Of Honor Class
Donate To The Big Green Scholarship Foundation HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – On Tuesday, Marshall Vice President and Director of Athletics Gerald J. Harrison announced the inaugural class of Marshall's new Ring of Honor, which highlights Marshall Athletics' new Legacy Initiative.
El regreso olímpico de Lindsey Vonn y las actuaciones más valientes de la historia del deporte
La rotura del ligamento anterior cruzado no ha detenido el regreso olímpico de Lindsey Vonn. La gran esquiadora de 41 años está en los Juegos Olímpicos de Invierno de 2026 en busca de su primera medalla de oro desde Vancouver 2010. Su aparición en los Juegos de Milán Cortina estuvo en duda hace apenas una semana luego de una caída durante una carrera de descenso de la Copa del Mundo en Suiza.
Will Stein Adds Former Oregon Analyst as Assistant Offensive Line Coach
Back to the Kentucky Wildcats Newsfeed Related Topics: Will Stein, Pete Nakos, Byron Leftwich, Derek Warehime, Joe Moore Award Just when you thought Will Stein had finished making offseason moves, the Wildcats’ head coach added another assistant to his first Kentucky coaching staff. Pete Nakos reports that Dallas Warmack will be an assistant offensive line coach for Kentucky in 2026. This gives the Big Blue Wall three coaches. Cutter Leftwich is the head honcho.
On this day -- January 14
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Tua Tagovailoa, Kyler Murray fallout: When teams move on from first-round QBs
It's December, which means the NFL's quarterback carousel starts turning as teams get eliminated from the playoffs and turn their attention to the future. The first two dominoes to fall were long-standing quarterbacks with their respective franchises. The Cardinals placed Kyler Murray on injured reserve over a month ago, then recently announced his season is over. The Dolphins benched Tua Tagovailoa last week, two days after they were eliminated.
College football bowl game history: Notable records to know
'Tis the season for an abundance of bowl games. College football's very first bowl game was the Rose Bowl in 1902. Michigan blew out Stanford 49-0 on New Year's Day. Though the College Football Playoff games headline the modern postseason landscape, a myriad FBS bowl games will also flood the airwaves during the holidays and put an exclamation point on another action-packed season.
Coach Prime quietly made a chance at play-caller last week - it didn't seem to matter
According to reports, Colorado OC Pat Shurmur was stripped of his play-calling duties last week before the Arizona game. You probably couldn't tell much of a difference. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Something Colorado fans have been screaming for all season happened last week, and you probably didn't even realize it. According to multiple reports, Deion Sanders stripped offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur of play-calling duties following Colorado's blowout road loss to Utah.
Josh Grizzard looks like another slam dunk hire for Tampa Bay Buccaneer
In 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hired Dave Canales to be their new offensive coordinator, replacing Byron Leftwich. The longtime former Seahawks assistant had Tampa Bay scoring 18 points per game through the first five weeks, with a 3-2 record. The team went on to average 21.5 points per game the rest of the way, and Canales found himself on his way out the door. Hired by Carolina as head coach, he left Tampa Bay again without an offensive coordinator. In came Liam Coen.
Buccaneers Emeka Egbuka’s Debut Features Rare Feat
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Emeka Egbuka made a memorable debut in Tampa’s 23-20 win over the Falcons. He caught four passes for 67 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his skills early on. The highlight of his performance came when he caught the game-winning touchdown with just 59 seconds left in the game.
Deion Sanders' controversial decision regarding Julian 'Juju' Lewis could drive him away from Colorado
The Colorado Buffaloes are entering the 2025 season with clarity at the most scrutinized position on the field. On Monday, head coach Deion Sanders confirmed that Kaidon Salter, the veteran transfer from Liberty, will be the team's starting quarterback when they kick off their season against Georgia Tech on Friday.
Deion Sanders makes an update on who will lead the Buffaloes at quarterback position in his third year at Colorado
Deion Sanders enters his third season steering the Colorado Buffaloes, having turned a 1-11 program in 2022 into a 9-4 squad ranked in the AP Top 25 in 2024-their best showing since 2016. With quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman winner Travis Hunter now in the NFL, the team faces a critical transition.
Deion Sanders is back at Colorado's fall camp offering a clear message to the Buffaloes' recruits following his time away due to cancer
Earlier this week, Deion Sanders delivered a powerful update at a press conference, revealing he has overcome bladder cancer and is back for his third season as head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes. This marks his first year without his son, Shedeur Sanders, leading the team as starting quarterback.
What Byron Leftwich really means for Colorado Football
Back to the Colorado Buffaloes Newsfeed Related Topics: Byron Leftwich, Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Pat Shurmur Super Bowl-winning coach Byron Leftwich joins Coach Prime’s staff, and it will transform Colorado's quarterback room in 2025 and beyond. Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Arizona Cardinals | Christian Petersen/GettyImages It’s easy to throw around names in the college football offseason. Sometimes it’s noise or just a rumor. A big headline that never really happens. But not this time.
Deion Sanders adds Super Bowl winning OC, former NFL QB to staff at Colorado
Deion Sanders mentioned at Big 12 Media Days that the Colorado coaching staff had 160 years of NFL experience on it. That's just another recruiting tool at Coach Prime's disposal as he looks to entice recruits with NFL development. Sanders spoke of wanting to add more years with two former NFL coaches he was looking to have join the staff.
Deion Sanders puts his cancer behind him and brings to Colorado the coach who led Tom Brady to his last Super Bowl victory
Colorado's quarterback room just gained a heavyweight addition. Deion Sanders officially welcomed former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to his staff this week, introducing him to the team in a video shared by Thee Pregame Show. "Working with the quarterbacks, he is going to do what he does. He has a wealth of knowledge," Sanders told his players as Leftwich stood at his side.
Deion Sanders trying to pull ex-Vikings coach out of retirement
Finding a great coaching staff can be the difference between being a good team and a bad team. Last season, the Minnesota Vikings had Coach of the Year Kevin O'Connell lead them to 14 wins and the playoffs, proving how important coaching can be. At the University of Colorado, head coach Deion Sanders is looking to add assistants to his staff. Pro Football Talk recently shared that his wish list includes former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich and a former Minnesota head coach.
Byron Leftwich Yet To Join Colorado's Coaching Staff; Team Eyeing Mike Zimmer Original
July 11th, 2025 at 11:04am CST by Adam La Rose Byron Leftwich was involved in this year’s coaching cycle as he eyed a return to the NFL. The former Cardinals and Buccaneers offensive coordinator interviewed with the Seahawks for their OC posting, but it did not result in a hire. In March, it was reported Leftwich would join Colorado’s staff for 2025 in an unknown capacity.
Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders makes plea to Rick George to add two prominent NFL names
Deion Sanders spent Big 12 Football Media Day trying to take the focus off his health and onto his Colorado Buffaloes football program. One of the main topics he addressed was his ever-expanding coaching staff. Coach Prime explicitly asked Rick George and CU’s administration to add two specific names from the NFL world: Byron Leftwich and Mike Zimmer. “He also made a plea of sorts. He wants to add some coaches to his staff: former NFL quarterback Byron Leftwich and former NFL head coach Mike Zimmer.
Cooper Flagg's NIL success paves the way for Colorado's Julian Lewis to target 100M deal following Shedeur Sanders and Flagg's lead
Deion Sanders is stepping into his third season as the Colorado Buffaloes' head coach, facing a new challenge without his sons, Shedeur and Shilo Sanders, or the dynamic Travis Hunter. When Sanders arrived in Boulder, he inherited a team coming off a disastrous 2022 season with only one win. In his debut year of 2023, Sanders lifted the team to four wins. Last year, they achieved a standout nine-win season-the program's second-best showing in two decades.
Deion Sanders rides Shedeur Sanders hype to secure a record transfer portal haul for Colorado's new era
Deion Sanders arrived in Boulder in 2023 with a swagger that turned heads and a plan that shook up Colorado football. After a dismal one-win season in 2022, the Buffaloes managed four victories in Sanders's first year-not a miracle, but a start. Then came last season: nine wins, a No. 25 national ranking, and a spotlight that refused to dim.
How Ben Roethlisberger’s Time With Byron Leftwich Went From ‘Weird’ To ‘Valuable’
For almost 20 years, Ben Roethlisberger was the Pittsburgh Steelers’ franchise quarterback. From his first season, he helped elevate them to Super Bowl contenders. However, he wasn’t the only quarterback that the Steelers had on their roster. Byron Leftwich, a former first-round pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars, had two separate stints with the Steelers. The first came in 2008, with the second being from 2010 to 2012.
Deion Sanders turns Colorado into a cash cow as Shedeur's successor Julian "JuJu" Lewis flaunts his Lamborghini at 17
The Colorado Buffaloes are gearing up for a new chapter in 2025, stepping into the spotlight after losing quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Heisman winnerTravis Hunter to the NFL. When Deion Sanders takes over as head coach in 2023, the program is a shadow of its former self, limping to a 1-11 record in 2022. Fast forward to 2024, and the Buffaloes finished 9-4 and cracked the top 25 of the AP poll.
NFL Staff Updates: Kelly, Leftwich, Rivera, Fisher Original
Champ Kelly‘s continuous rise through the front office ranks of the NFL was put on hold last year when he took a slight step back with the Raiders after serving as their interim general manager in 2023. After parting ways with Las Vegas last month, Kelly has agreed to join the Dolphins as a senior personnel executive in 2025, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Deion Sanders' latest QB move gets strong reaction from Julian Lewis' dad
Deion Sanders continues to bolster his coaching staff at Colorado, and his latest addition has drawn attention across the college football landscape. Former NFL quarterback and Super Bowl-winning offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is now on board to mentor the Buffaloes' signal-callers.
‘Every OC That Has Ever Coached Tom Brady Has Gotten a Head Coaching Job in the NFL’: Shannon Sharpe on Byron Leftwich Joining Deion Sanders at CU
Deion Sanders really is a man of action. He hinted at some “big moves” coming to his coaching staff for the Colorado Buffaloes, and he’s already making good. The 2025 offseason is a crucial one for him, as it marks his first in Boulder without his son, Shedeur Sanders, and Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. Coach Prime will be counting on his latest big-name hire, offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, to keep the offense humming despite losing its two cornerstone players.
“He’s as Detailed as It Comes”: Warren Sapp Feels Hyped After Deion Sanders Hires Peyton Manning’s Former Teammate as New CU Coach
Losing talents like Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter, and Jimmy Horn Jr. in a single offseason is a setback most college programs would take years to recover from. But with Deion Sanders, one thing is for sure—he will do everything in his power to keep the program on track, if not push it even further, despite the adversity. Most in Coach Prime’s position would have adjusted their playbooks based on the new personnel. Others, meanwhile, would have focused on recruiting five-star prospects.
Former Steelers QB Joins Deion Sanders' Staff at Colorado
Steelers News Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich is joining Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL jobs this past cycle, but now makes the move to college. Leftwich, who interviewed for the New England Patriots head coach position and Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator job this offseason, last worked as the offensive coordinator of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2019-22, winning Super Bowl LV.
Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich Joining Colorado’s Coaching Staff
The last we heard in January, Leftwish was still looking to return to coaching in the NFL after having two interviews this offseason. He interviewed for the Patriots head coaching job before they hired Mike Vrabel and has also interviewed for the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position. Leftwich was fired by the Buccaneers in January 2023 after receiving head coaching interviews during the 2021 cycle. He has spent the last two years off the grid in West Virginia.
Byron Leftwich to Colorado: Deion Sanders adds former Buccaneers offensive coordinator to loaded staff
Deion Sanders is bringing some more NFL experience to Colorado. The Buffaloes have brought former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich onto their coaching staff, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. Leftwich has been out of coaching for three years, but he had previous stints with the Cardinals and Buccaneers. Now, he's headed to Colorado. Here's what to know about the Leftwich hiring at Colorado, including Leftwich's prior experience and the big-name members of Sanders' staff.
Deion Sanders lands ex-Buccaneers coach on Colorado staff
Colorado football is not only looking to upgrade their team with more players, but they're also improving the coaching staff with a former NFL offensive coordinator, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz. “Former Bucs OC Byron Leftwich is back in coaching as he is joining Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado. Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL jobs this past cycle (Pats HC, Seahawks OC) but now makes the move to college,” Schultz wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
Deion Sanders adds former NFL OC to his Colorado staff Original
A former NFL offensive coordinator is heading to Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich is joining Sanders’ staff in an unspecified role, according to Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports. This represents Leftwich’s first coaching job at the college level. Not too long ago, Leftwich was a highly-rated offensive coordinator who was, at one point, viewed as a leading head coaching candidate.
Schultz: Former Steelers QB Byron Leftwich Lands New College Coaching Job
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich will be back on the sidelines this fall. But it’ll come at the college level, not pro. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, Leftwich is joining Deion Sanders at Colorado. Former #Bucs OC Byron Leftwich is back in coaching as he is joining Deion Sanders’ staff at Colorado. Leftwich interviewed for multiple NFL jobs this past cycle (Pats HC, Seahawks OC) but now makes the move to college.
Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich Joining Deion Sanders at Colorado
The Colorado Buffaloes are hiring former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich to the offensive staff, according to a report from Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. The 45-year-old Leftwich served as Tampa Bay's offensive coordinator from 2019 to '22 and in various roles with the Arizona Cardinals from 2016 to '18. Leftwich was part of the Tampa Bay coaching staff that won Super Bowl LV in the 2020-21 season. Leftwich has not coached since the Buccaneers fired him in January 2023.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback lands new job on Deion Sanders' staff
Former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Byron Leftwich is back in the coaching ranks. After being fired by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as their offensive coordinator two years ago, Leftwich has not found another opportunity as a coach in the NFL. So, he is now moving on to the college ranks.
Todd Bowles Breaks Silence on Liam Coen's Departure
Coen's departure this offseason to become the head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars was shrouded in controversy. The 39-year-old initially turned down the job and was going to receive a raise to stay in Tampa Bay. But after the Jaguars fired then-general manager Trent Baalke, owner Shahid Khan reached back out to Coen, who then ghosted the Bucs and accepted the job secretly. Last week at the NFL Scouting Combine, Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles commented on the situation and Coen's departure.
2025 NFL Offseason Primer: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Projected Cap Space: $5.3 million Draft Picks: 6 1st (No. 19) 2nd (No. 53) 3rd (No. 84) 4th (No. 120) 5th (No. 158) 7th (No. 237) Notable Free Agents: WR Chris Godwin LB Lavonte David OLB Anthony Nelson OLB Joe Tryon-Shoyinka OLB Shaquil Barrett G Ben Bredeson DT Greg Gaines LB K.J. Britt G Royce Newman WR Sterling Shepard 1 – Edge Rusher Expect there to be a lot of focus on defense in Tampa Bay this offseason as they return 90 percent of last year’s top-five offense, assuming they’re able to...
New Tampa Bay OC Josh Grizzard Speaks Out About Buccaneers Offense
Promoting from within this time, the Bucs announced Josh Grizzard as their new offensive mastermind, meaning quarterback Baker Mayfield will answer to his third OC in his third season with the team. Grizzard spoke to the media on Thursday and made it clear that he intends to change a little as possible with the concepts that have already worked in Tampa Bay.
Former Patriots Super Bowl champion speaks on Tom Brady's Buccaneers stint
There was no Bill Belichick in Tampa Bay, but there was Bruce Arians, who helped lead the Bucs to a Super Bowl win in 2020 and then a 13-win season in 2021 that saw the team get bounced in the Divisional Round to the Los Angeles Rams. The offense was helmed by offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, but McCourty seemed to insinuate in the documentary that Brady may have had a bit more of a hand in the offense than some quarterbacks do in Tampa Bay.
8 Potential Offensive Coordinator Candidates For Philadelphia Eagles If Kellen Moore Departs
Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images It’s looking increasingly likely the Philadelphia Eagles will be searching for their fourth offensive coordinator in the last five years. Kellen Moore is reportedly the New Orleans Saints’ top pick to become their new head coach. If Moore leaves after the Super Bowl, the Eagles will need to find a new OC. Here are eight candidates the Eagles should consider.
Buccaneers promote pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers promoted pass game coordinator Josh Grizzard to offensive coordinator on Friday, replacing Liam Coen. Full Article More News More from @YahooSports The Buccaneers stayed in-house to fill the void left by Liam Coen at offensive coordinator, hiring passing game coordinator Josh Grizzard for the role Friday.
Booger McFarland Net Worth
What is Booger McFarland's Net Worth? Booger McFarland is a former American professional football player with a net worth of $9 million. Booger McFarland is best known for playing defensive tackle in the National Football League and as an analyst for "Monday Night Football" and "Monday Night Countdown." The two-time Super Bowl ring winner played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Indianapolis Colts.
Seahawks Conduct OC Interview With Packers’ Adam Stenavich
Seattle has met with Packers OC Adam Stenavich, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reports. Stenavich just finished his sixth season in Green Bay, and with the team out of contention for the Super Bowl he could be hired away at any time. It will be interesting to see if a second interview is arranged in the near future. Stenavich worked as a graduate assistant at Michigan in 2012 and ’13 before working as an offensive line coach at Northern Arizona and then San Jose State.
Patriots Show Hosts Believe Mike Vrabel Knew He Was Getting Job In December
Mike Vrabel was the top head coaching candidate in the 2025 cycle and for good reason. After a 14-year NFL career that saw him win three Super Bowls, make a Pro Bowl and be selected to an All-Pro team, the former linebacker went back to school and worked his way up the ranks until he eventually became head coach of the Tennessee Titans.
Who will Raiders coach Pete Carroll hire to his staff? Potential candidates for OC, DC
After firing coach Antonio Pierce on Jan. 7, the Las Vegas Raiders initially sought a replacement who is young, up-and-coming and offensive-minded: Ben Johnson. But Johnson accepted the Chicago Bears' job. According to league sources, on Friday, the Raiders instead hired Pete Carroll - who, when he coaches his first game in September, will be the oldest head coach in NFL history. He's as experienced as they come and takes a CEO-style approach to the job.
Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich Still Looking To Return To NFL Original
Former Buccaneers OC Byron Leftwich is still looking to return to coaching in the NFL and has had two interviews so far this offseason. He interviewed for the Patriots head coaching job before they hired Mike Vrabel and has also interviewed for the Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position. Leftwich was fired by the Buccaneers in January 2023 after receiving head coaching interviews during the 2021 cycle. He has spent the last two years off the grid in West Virginia.
Which Pass Game Coordinators Could Seattle Seahawks Pair With Hank Fraley?
Now well into their third week in the search for a new offensive coordinator, the Seattle Seahawks have interviewed a trio of candidates twice and five candidates total, but coach Mike Macdonald and general manager John Schneider have yet to make a hire.
Which Coaches Could Be On The Hot Seat In 2025?
What first looked to be a quiet hiring cycle with just five vacancies turned into one that more closely represents the average league turnover from season to season. Seven vacancies following the Raiders and Cowboys joining the fray is right in line with the average. Had that not happened, the 2026 hiring cycle would have had a chance to reach double-digit teams in search of new head coaches. Even so, it’s shaping up to be another active year as the wheels of change grind on.
Mel Kiper’s 2025 Mock Draft
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., the preeminent draftnik in the history of draft coverage, dropped his first mock draft of the 2025 cycle on Wednesday. The player he gave the Green Bay Packers, who are hosting the event in April, is Marshall pass-rusher Mike Green. Green, a Virginia transfer, put together a phenomenal year with the Thundering Herd as a fourth-year redshirt sophomore.
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