September 2023

FROM THE PRESS BOX | My Saturdays are ALL about watching college football A view "from the press box" of the turf on Kyle Field at Texas A&M University in College Station in the 2022 season, just before a game between Texas A&M and Ole Miss. The Aggies were to face Louisiana Monroe today. Columnist Joe Hale, covering sports for over 40 years, is looking for all sorts of wild happenings Saturday in college football. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

A view "from the press box" of the turf on Kyle Field at Texas A&M University in College Station in the 2022 season, just before a game between Texas A&M and Ole Miss. The Aggies were to face Louisiana Monroe today. Columnist Joe Hale, covering sports for over 40 years, is looking for all sorts of wild happenings Saturday in college football. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

FROM THE PRESS BOX | My Saturdays are ALL about watching college football

Joe Hale September 16, 2023

That’s exactly where I’m going to be, in my recliner where I am just about every Saturday...

ESPN features oldest players in college football University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris (above), one of the oldest players in college football, is one of the players featured on Friday on ESPN.com. (Photo courtesy of NEWSBREAK.COM)

University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris (above), one of the oldest players in college football, is one of the players featured on Friday on ESPN.com. (Photo courtesy of NEWSBREAK.COM)

ESPN features oldest players in college football

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Prior to the 2023 season starting, I ran into University of Texas-San Antonio quarterback Frank Harris in...

Chase, Bengals aim to get rolling vs. Ravens Cincinnati receiver Ja'Marr Chase (right) had only five catches for 39 yards in a 24-3 loss at Cleveland last week. Chase and the Bengals host Baltimore this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of VNEXPLORER.NET)

Cincinnati receiver Ja'Marr Chase (right) had only five catches for 39 yards in a 24-3 loss at Cleveland last week. Chase and the Bengals host Baltimore this Sunday. (Photo courtesy of VNEXPLORER.NET)

Chase, Bengals aim to get rolling vs. Ravens

Shawn Christopher September 15, 2023

Ja’Marr Chase seems to be ashamed of the Cincinnati Bengals’ performance in the team’s week one loss...

Jones, Kelce will play for KC vs. Jaguars

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

The Jacksonville Jaguars will definitely have to contend with tight end Travis Kelce and defensive tackle Chris...

Can Tennessee, Florida renew a great rivalry? Florida’s Aidan Mizell (right) is tackled by McNeese State defensive back Twillie Lovett last weekend in Gainesville. The Gators (1-1) host Tennessee (2-0) Saturday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN in an SEC East Division battle. (Photo by JOHN RAOUX – Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Florida’s Aidan Mizell (right) is tackled by McNeese State defensive back Twillie Lovett last weekend in Gainesville. The Gators (1-1) host Tennessee (2-0) Saturday night at 6 p.m. on ESPN in an SEC East Division battle. (Photo by JOHN RAOUX – Courtesy of the Associated Press)

Can Tennessee, Florida renew a great rivalry?

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

You remember when Tennessee-Florida was a big deal every year in Southeastern Conference football? Like, when it...

Alabama benches Milroe for ND transfer Buchner Jalen Milroe (above) started the first two games at quarterback for Alabama, but Tyler Buchner will start against South Florida on Saturday, the Tuscaloosa News has reported, along with several other media outlets. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Jalen Milroe (above) started the first two games at quarterback for Alabama, but Tyler Buchner will start against South Florida on Saturday, the Tuscaloosa News has reported, along with several other media outlets. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Alabama benches Milroe for ND transfer Buchner

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Well, two games wasn’t long. Alabama on Friday benched starting quarterback Jalen Milroe for Tyler Buchner, who...

Rodgers vows to return in spectacular fashion; Wilson says imitating Rodgers not a bad thing New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd. Rodgers was injured on the play and is believed to be out for the entire 2023 season. He had surgery Wednesday, ESPN has reported, but told friend Pat McAfee on Friday that he would return, even at 40. (Photo courtesy of BLEACHERNATION.COM)

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is sacked by Buffalo's Leonard Floyd. Rodgers was injured on the play and is believed to be out for the entire 2023 season. He had surgery Wednesday, ESPN has reported, but told friend Pat McAfee on Friday that he would return, even at 40. (Photo courtesy of BLEACHERNATION.COM)

Rodgers vows to return in spectacular fashion; Wilson says imitating Rodgers not a bad thing

Shawn Christopher September 15, 2023

Only a cold person would have wished ill will for New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers when...

College football’s weekend schedule, plus TFB’s staff picks Georgia’s Brock Bowers dives over Tennessee-Martin safety Oshae Baker to score a touchdown in week one of the 2023 season. Bowers and the Georgia Bulldogs host South Carolina on Saturday at 2:30 on CBS. (Photo by JOHN BAZEMORE – COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Georgia’s Brock Bowers dives over Tennessee-Martin safety Oshae Baker to score a touchdown in week one of the 2023 season. Bowers and the Georgia Bulldogs host South Carolina on Saturday at 2:30 on CBS. (Photo by JOHN BAZEMORE – COURTESY OF THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)

College football’s weekend schedule, plus TFB’s staff picks

Mitch Lucas September 15, 2023

Don’t go search anywhere for Saturday’s major college football schedule, all the different networks, times, etc. We’ve...

Erin Andrews interviews Rodgers before Jets-Bills Aaron Rodgers (above) sat down recently with Erin Andrews of Fox Sports to talk about all sorts of things, including his move to New York. Rodgers and the Jets host the Buffalo Bills on ESPN'S "Monday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Aaron Rodgers (above) sat down recently with Erin Andrews of Fox Sports to talk about all sorts of things, including his move to New York. Rodgers and the Jets host the Buffalo Bills on ESPN'S "Monday Night Football." (Photo courtesy of THESPUN.COM)

Erin Andrews interviews Rodgers before Jets-Bills

Mitch Lucas September 10, 2023

It seems like for the bulk of the year, the Aaron Rodgers-Packers-Jets drama played out, with no...

Richardson has ups and downs, Jags take the win Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson reacts after scoring his first career NFL touchdown on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars left Lucas Oil Stadium with a 31-21 win, however. (Photo courtesy of JENNA WATSON – THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR)