September 2023

Hail, Chris Mortensen; we’re all gonna miss you Longtime ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen (above) has announced his retirement. Mortensen worked for ESPN since 1991, and his popular "Inside the Huddle" segments were must-viewing for NFL fans. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

Longtime ESPN NFL insider Chris Mortensen (above) has announced his retirement. Mortensen worked for ESPN since 1991, and his popular "Inside the Huddle" segments were must-viewing for NFL fans. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

Hail, Chris Mortensen; we’re all gonna miss you

Mitch Lucas September 7, 2023

By MITCH LUCAS Here at thefootballbeat.com, we not only recognize the great careers of athletes from the...

When the University of Texas band and fans arrive at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa Saturday for their game against Alabama, they'll find themselves getting a bird's eye view of the situation: from the very upper deck of the facility. Texas placed Alabama there a year ago, although the Million Dollar Band elected not to make the trip. Alabama and Texas kick off Saturday night at 6 p.m., on ABC. ESPN'S College GameDay will be live from Tuscaloosa at 8 a.m. Central time Saturday morning. (Photo by MITCH LUCAS)

Remember when Texas put ‘Bama’s band in the upper deck? Welllllll… the Tide is returning the favor

Mitch Lucas September 5, 2023

Last year, when Alabama came to face Texas in Austin, to say the University of Alabama’s Million...

Will Bosa play? Ironically, 49ers say likely no; Tomlin says, oh, yeah

Mitch Lucas September 5, 2023

Late last week, we had an update on San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa and his...

You can go home again, if your name is Bobby Wagner Linebacker Bobby Wagner is back with his original team, the Seattle Seahawks, after a brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

Linebacker Bobby Wagner is back with his original team, the Seattle Seahawks, after a brief stint with the Los Angeles Rams. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

You can go home again, if your name is Bobby Wagner

Mitch Lucas September 5, 2023

Jon Bon Jovi might’ve been right, after all. You can go home again. Bobby Wagner, the longtime...

Chiefs’ Kelce injured, hyperextended knee the early prognosis Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (above) was injured Tuesday in practice. Tests after practice indicate no ligament damage, the Associated Press is reporting. (Photo courtesy of THE-SUN.COM)

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (above) was injured Tuesday in practice. Tests after practice indicate no ligament damage, the Associated Press is reporting. (Photo courtesy of THE-SUN.COM)

Chiefs’ Kelce injured, hyperextended knee the early prognosis

Mitch Lucas September 5, 2023

That sound you heard this afternoon was a collective “Uh-Oh” from Kansas City Chiefs fans worldwide. Tight...

FSU pulls away, flexes muscles in win over LSU Florida State pulled away from LSU in the second half Sunday night in a top-10 matchup, and beat the Tigers, 45-24. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY - Alice Devine)

Florida State pulled away from LSU in the second half Sunday night in a top-10 matchup, and beat the Tigers, 45-24. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY - Alice Devine)

FSU pulls away, flexes muscles in win over LSU

Mitch Lucas September 4, 2023

Talk about proving a point. For moments during Sunday night’s game between No. 5 LSU and No....

Shanahan hopeful Bosa will be in lineup for 49ers-Steelers

Mitch Lucas September 3, 2023

While the Kansas City Chiefs appear to be having mega-issues with defensive tackle Chris Jones, and it...

DT Chris Jones fails to report; status vs. Lions Thursday in doubt

Shawn Christopher September 3, 2023

It looks more and more like Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff won’t have to worry about facing...

Taylor, Colts still married as season knocks Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor (28) has voiced his desire to be traded. But the running back and the franchise are rapidly running out of time to find a deal. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor (28) has voiced his desire to be traded. But the running back and the franchise are rapidly running out of time to find a deal. (Photo courtesy of USA TODAY)

Taylor, Colts still married as season knocks

Mitch Lucas September 3, 2023

Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin once said his franchise didn’t want hostages. Is there a hostage situation...

Can Florida State take pressure off itself & the ACC by defeating LSU tonight? Florida State's last national championship came a decade ago. Coach Mike Norvell (above) leads the eighth-ranked Seminoles against No. 5 LSU tonight at 6:30 p.m. on ABC. (Photo courtesy of CHATSPORTS.COM)