Sources: Sounders closing in on Ruidiaz
Transfers Sources: Seattle Sounders closing in on Peruvian striker Ruidiaz Ives Galarcep @soccerbyives 00:21 6/8/18 FacebookTwitterRedditcopy Comments(0) 
Jeff Zelevansky Transfers Seattle Sounders Morelia Liga MX MLS The reigning MLS Western Conference champions are enduring a nightmare season, but sources tell Goal they are closing in on the World Cup striker The Seattle Sounders are in the midst of a nightmare season, with injuries and poor form leaving the 2016 MLS Cup champions with the fewest points in the league heading toward the league’s World Cup break.Help is on the way though, with the Sounders having publicly stated their intent to bring in reinforcements this summer. One of the targets the Sounders are closing in on is Peruvian striker Raul Ruidiaz.Sources tell Goal that the Sounders are aggressively pursuing Ruidiaz and have tabled a sizable transfer bid to secure the services of the Morelia goal scorer, who would join the Sounders when the MLS transfer window opens in July. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Goalkeeper crisis! Walker to the rescue but City sweating on Ederson injury ahead of Liverpool clash Out of his depth! Emery on borrowed time after another abysmal Arsenal display Diving, tactical fouls & the emerging war of words between Guardiola & Klopp Sorry, Cristiano! Pjanic is Juventus’ most important player right now The Sounders attack has been beset with injuries this season, with U.S. national team striker Jordan Morris suffering a torn ACL at the start of the campaign, and midfielders Nicolas Lodeiro and Victor Rodriguez also suffering injuries. As a result, the Sounders have scored the fewest goals in MLS so far in 2018, a total of seven, which is half as much as the second-lowest total in the league.Ruidiaz, 27, could be a perfect fit for the Sounders, with his finishing ability and speed helping fill some glaring voids in the Seattle offense. A member of Peru’s World Cup team, Ruidiaz first rose to prominence internationally at the 2016 Copa America, which saw him score a controversial winner against Brazil, which replays showed hit his hand before going in.Ruidiaz parlayed his Copa America performance into a loan to Liga MX side Morelia, where he proceeded to win the Liga MX scoring title in his first season, in the 2016 Apertura campaign. Ruidiaz eventually joined Morelia on a permanent transfer, and won another scoring title, as goal leader in the 2017 Clausura.If the Sounders succeed in landing Ruidiaz, it would mark the latest in a recent wave of Peruvian acquisitions in MLS. Orlando City midfielder Yoshi Yotun, Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Yordy Reyna and New York City FC defender Alexander Callens all arrived in MLS during the 2017 season and each performed well.In 2018, Portland signed midfielder Andy Polo, while Minnesota United acquired defender Alexi Gomez on loan. Yotun and Polo were named to the Peru World Cup squad.
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Affiliates from across Queensland will meet in Brisbane on Saturday, 26 October and Sunday, 27 October 2013 to take part in the inaugural Queensland Touch Football State Conference. The conference will consist of a range of topics across both days, while the inaugural Maroons Dinner will be held on the Saturday night, recognising the athletes, coaches, administrators and volunteers across Queensland. The conference will see plenty of topics covered ranging from the NRL-TFA Strategic Alliance, High Performance aspects including pathways and current trends, localised marketing solutions for affiliates, referee and coaching topics as well as sessions run by Fox Sports Pulse and a look at the new courses, resources and procedures from Touch Football Australia. For more information about the weekend, please visit the Queensland Touch Football website – www.qldtouch.com.au. Related LinksQLD State Conference
By BEN HARRISNSW Mets are joint leaders of the men’s Elite Eight division despite being held to a 10-all draw by Queensland Chiefs on day one of the 2014 X-Blades National Touch League at Coffs Harbour on Wednesday.The Mets have two wins and a draw from their three matches but they came awfully close to losing their first game.Despite Matthew Winchester scoring five touchdowns, a record in an Elite Eight game for Mets, the Chiefs stuck it to their more-fancied rivals.The Mets pushed hard in the final play of the game for the winning touchdown but came up short.In an unusual event, there were two other draws in the third round.Queensland Country Outlaws drew 6-all with Queensland South Stingrays, and The Alliance and NSW Rebels finished 5-all.There were two other draws during the day both featuring the Outlaws.The Phil Gyemore-coached team drew 7-all with NSW Country Mavericks and 8-all with Outlaws.Defending champions Mavericks join the Mets on the top of the table.It is going to be an incredible game between these two sides – also last year’s grand finalists – at 12.10pm on day two.With their only win and two draws, the Chiefs sit in third spot while the Stingrays are fourth.Drawing three times on day one could come back to haunt the Outlaws as they sit in fifth spot.Scorpions are sixth, the Rebels seventh and The Alliance anchors the division.The division resumes on Thursday at 12.10pm.In the women’s Elite Eight division, it is business as usual with Mets leading the way.The two-time defending Elite Eight champions share the lead with Sydney Scorpions.Outlaws are third following their two wins and a draw on day one while Stingrays are fourth.Mets were pushed all the way by NSW Rebels who led early in their round one clash but only to go down 8-7.Scorpions got out of jail against The Alliance, also in the first round, 6-5.It is going to be hard slog for last year’s runners-up the Chiefs who are bringing up the rear.They are none from three and need to start winning otherwise they can forget about finals action.They aren’t alone with the Rebels also unable to get a win on the board.The Scorpions will have a tough day on Thursday as they take on two of the current top four in Outlaws and Stingrays.First women’s match taps-off at 10.30am.You can keep up-to-date with all of the latest news and information from the 2014 X-Blades National Touch League in the following ways:Websiteswww.ntl.mytouchfooty.comwww.austouch.com.auSocial MediaFacebook – www.facebook.com/touchfootballaustraliaTwitter – www.twitter.com/touchfootyaus (be sure to use the hashtag #NTL2014)Instagram – www.instagram.com/touchfootballaustraliaYouTube – www.youtube.com/touchfootballausRelated LinksElite Eight day one
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About the authorAnsser SadiqShare the loveHave your say McNeil calls on Burnley to continue momentumby Ansser Sadiq10 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveDwight McNeil was delighted with Burnley’s win against West Ham United on Sunday.It was only their fourth win of the season.While the Clarets are still in the bottom three, it does give them a better chance of survival.And McNeil was happy to make his second start in the league for the team and score a vital goal.Now he wants the team to push on in their next game against Huddersfield.”We’ve just got to kick on now. We’ve got to take what we did (on Sunday) into Wednesday,” said McNeil to the Lancashire Telegraph.”Everyone was saying before the game get to the back post and you will get goals.”When it went in I couldn’t believe it. It was a great moment for me and my family.”At first I didn’t think it had gone in but when I saw it I was really happy.”It’s been a dream since I was a kid and now it’s come true.”When you’re in the playground as a kid you always dream about scoring goals like that and it was amazing to get one.” 
TagsTransfersLoan MarketAbout the authorPaul VegasShare the loveHave your say DONE DEAL: Yeovil sign Chelsea defender Grant and Bournemouth winger Dobreby Paul Vegas9 months agoSend to a friendShare the loveLeague Two side Yeovil Town have signed Chelsea defender Josh Grant and Bournemouth winger Alex Dobre on loan for the rest of the season.Grant, 20, has made four appearances for Chelsea’s Under-21 side in the Checkatrade Trophy this term, but has yet to appear for the senior side.”Josh is powerful, athletic and has a good personality,” Yeovil boss Darren Way told the club’s official website.Romania Under-21 player Dobre, 20, was on loan at Bury and Rochdale last term.”I’d like to thank Eddie Howe for allowing an international talent to continue his development with us,” Way said. 
TagsTransfersAbout the authorCarlos VolcanoShare the loveHave your say Diouf urges Real Madrid target Mbappe to leave PSGby Carlos Volcanoa day agoSend to a friendShare the loveFormer Lens and Liverpool striker El Hadji Diouf has urged Kylian Mbappe to leave PSG.Diouf insists the striker, a target for Real Madrid, will not win the Ballon d’Or as a PSG player.He told Le Parisien: “It’s good that he had three goals on Tuesday, but he played against Brugge… “I expect it in the decisive matches, against the big guys. Then, I will say yes. “He can be at least a five times Ballon d’Or winner, because he is so young and has talent… but he has to go to an institution.” 
Twitter/@KevinOConnorNBA Duke returns to the court today for the first time since the dramatic overtime win against North Carolina, but the Blue Devils will be without star center Jahlil Okafor. Okafor will miss today’s game vs. Clemson after injuring his ankle late in the first half against the Tar Heels. He returned to that game, and finished with 12 points and 13 rebounds in 41 minutes, so this is probably precautionary.Duke’s Jahlil Okafor will not play today for the Blue Devils. Suffered an ankle injury in Wednesday’s win over North Carolina.— Duke M. Basketball (@Duke_MBB) February 21, 2015Duke and Clemson tip off at 4:00 p.m. Duke is 23-3, and in strong contention for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
GLENDALE, AZ – JANUARY 01: Running back Ezekiel Elliott #15 of the Ohio State Buckeyes (left) celebrates his second quarter touchdown with running back Jalin Marshall #7 (right) during the BattleFrog Fiesta Bowl against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at University of Phoenix Stadium on January 1, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)The war between Ohio State and Michigan continues. After OSU AD Gene Smith took somewhat of a shot at Michigan for holding its practice down in Florida this spring, Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh called him out on Twitter. Overnight, both Ezekiel Elliott and Mike Thomas got involved on Twitter – taking shots at Michigan.It doesn’t look like Elliott’s done, either.Wednesday morning, Elliott retweeted a few posts from Ohio State fans – including a meme and a video. One features both Harbaugh and a bunch of crying Michael Jordan heads chasing Elliott to the end zone. Check it out:
Despite Ohio State’s recent dominance, it appears the rivalry is alive and well.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 10: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks on the court during a stop in play in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors at T-Mobile Arena on October 10, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated the Warriors 123-113. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)During today’s raucous championship celebration in Cleveland, NBA Finals MVP LeBron James has complimented each of his teammates on their roles in the title. Sasha Kaun did not play in the post-season, last getting run during the Cavaliers’ season finale against the Detroit Pistons, but James did not leave the former Kansas player out. During the speech, he recounted a discussion with another former Jayhawk, Mario Chalmers, during which he realized he has always had a KU player on his team when he’s taken home the title.LeBron admitting he needs our fellow Jayhawks to win titles 🙂 #RockChalk #kubball pic.twitter.com/B6r6Z9PAzz— ChiefsJayhawksRoyals (@CJR16255) June 22, 2016Here’s what LeBron said about Sasha Kaun to @mchalmers15 pic.twitter.com/cFT21fVJwk— Joe Davis (@ByJoeDavis) June 22, 2016 Take note, former Kansas greats. Team up with LeBron and you might win a title. This also applies to every other NBA player.MORE FROM COLLEGE SPUN:The 10 Most Aggressive Fan Bases In CFBIn Photos: Golfer Paige SpiranacESPN Makes Decision On Dick Vitale
Twitter/@NDonNBCNotre Dame head coach Brian Kelly provided a Torii Hunter Jr. status update on whether the injured wide receiver will play this week.Hunter Jr., Notre Dame’s top wide receiver, sat out last week’s game with a concussion. He passed all his concussion protocol this week, and Kelly confirmed tonight he will take the field against Michigan State on Saturday.expected but now official… Brian Kelly says Torii Hunter Jr will play Saturday vs Michigan State. Missed last week because of a concussion— Angelo Di Carlo (@angdicarlowndu) September 15, 2016Hunter was a little stiff and sore while getting the kinks out this week. He looked back to normal today.— Matt Jones (@BGI_MattJones) September 15, 2016Hunter hauled in four passes for 37 yards and a touchdown in Notre Dame’s season-opening loss at Texas. He was concussed on a third quarter hit by Longhorns safety DeShon Elliott.Elliott apologized to Hunter for his hit, which many thought constituted targeting.Notre Dame and Michigan State kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend. The game will be broadcast on NBC.To view The Spun’s staff picks for this week, click here.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, singer Ciara and rapper Macklemore are among a group of 11 families that have joined the ownership group of the Seattle Sounders.Wilson and wife Ciara are joined by the likes of Macklemore, former Microsoft executive Terry Myerson, Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella and Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood.The group joined the existing ownership structure of Adrian Hanauer, Drew Carey and Jody Allen, while Hanauer Fútbol, a group comprised of Hanauer, Paul Barry and Lenore Hanauer, increased their overall investment in the club. Article continues below Editors’ Picks Emery out of jail – for now – as brilliant Pepe papers over Arsenal’s cracks What is Manchester United’s ownership situation and how would Kevin Glazer’s sale of shares affect the club? Ox-rated! Dream night in Genk for Liverpool ace after injury nightmare Messi a man for all Champions League seasons – but will this really be Barcelona’s? In addition, Sounders FC founding owner Joe Roth announced his departure from the club. Wilson is a six-time NFL Pro Bowler and Super Bowl-winning quarterback that has been in Seattle since being selected by the Seahawks in 2012. He’s joined by his wife, Grammy-winner Ciara, who is best known for the songs “Goodies”, “1, 2 Step” and “Lose Control”.The duo have had hopes of becoming sports owners in the past when the two made an effort to bring an MLB team to the Pacific Northwest.Football. Fútbol. We Love them both! @ciara and I are fired up to announce we are Team Owners of the Seattle @SoundersFC one of the best soccer franchises in the world! We can’t wait for our kids to grow up loving Soccer! Family is everything! #SoundersIsFamily pic.twitter.com/LbOCt7WI5i — Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) August 13, 2019 “Seattle means so much to me and Ciara. We’re fired up about being part of the Sounders for a long, long time, having ownership in the Sounders and continuing to build that winning culture,” said Wilson. “When I got here in 2012, Seattle was a place that I felt I could call home forever. And obviously because of the Seahawks, and now because of the Sounders, it makes that really come to life. “This city is a special place. The Pacific Northwest is a place we love and we get to raise our kids here and have a lot of fun while doing it. We want to bring the best soccer players in the world right here to Seattle.” Ciara added: “This is not only a special moment for Russ and I, but for our kids as well. When we walked into the building and our kids were running around with their names on their little jerseys, it meant a lot for so many reasons. It’s an honor to join the Sounders team and have the unique opportunity to represent female ownership within major league sports. The team has already done some amazing things, but I believe the best is ahead and we’re excited to be part of that.” They are joined by Macklemore, who is from Seattle and is known for songs like “Thrift Shop” and “Can’t Hold Us”. “Man, to be part of this organization, having grown up in Seattle – it’s pretty surreal. It’s just very exciting,” said Macklemore. “I’m very honored. I think we have a great group. This team is building an incredible legacy and I’m just excited to be part of it.” The trio of celebrities are not the only big names to have bought into MLS this year with Houston Rockets star James Harden having recently acquired a stake in the Houston Dynamo. The Sounders currently sit second in the Western Conference ahead of Wednesday’s match against Real Salt Lake.
The son of a former star NFL quarterback will be playing for a new college football program during the 2018 season. He’s announced his transfer.Jeff George Jr., the son of former NFL quarterback Jeff George, is transferring from one Big Ten program to another. The quarterback has announced he’s moving from Illinois to Michigan.The quarterback, who will be a graduate transfer, announced the news on Twitter.“Go Blue!!!” he wrote.Go Blue!!! 〽️? pic.twitter.com/ESPnjYk2M4— Jeff George Jr (@jgeorgeqb) June 13, 2018George is not expected to be a serious contributor to Michigan’s 2018 team. The Wolverines already have some elite talent at the top of the depth chart in Shea Patterson.Still, George provides some depth.His father was the No. 1 overall pick in the 1990 NFL Draft. He played from 1990-2006 and led the NFL in passing in 1997.Michigan opens its 2018 season on Saturday, Sept. 1 against Notre Dame.
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Oklahoma Sooners shakes hands with head coach Lincoln Riley during the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Earlier this week, the Cleveland Browns decided to move on from head coach Hue Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Following the move, the Browns promoted defensive coordinator Greg Williams as the team’s interim head coach.Running backs coach Freddie Kitchens will take over as the team’s offensive coordinator for the rest of the season. Immediately after the firing of Jackson, Mayfield’s former coach at Oklahoma, Lincoln Riley, was mentioned as a potential replacement.During his press conference, Mayfield was also asked if he wants Lincoln Riley to become the Browns’ new head coach next year.Mayfield put his feelings aside and played the roll of veteran QB. Here’s what Mayfield had to say via Pro Football Talk.He’s doing his thing and I’m doing mine. I’m not worried about that. Coach Williams is our head guy right now, Freddie is our offensive coordinator, and we need to roll with that. We have a team that’s capable of winning in this locker room right now so we need to trust them.Riley was asked about the rumors of his potential move to the NFL to which he responded that he’s not interested in making a move “right now.”Riley’s name popped up in several NFL coaching searches entering the 2018 NFL season.
JACKSONVILLE, FL – OCTOBER 28: A general view of georgia footballs taken before the game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators on October 28, 2006 at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)Earlier this week, the Georgia Bulldogs received a huge boost to their recruiting class in the form of Tate Ratledge. He chose Kirby Smart and his program over other teams from the SEC.Ratledge is the No. 5 offensive tackle in his class, per 247Sports. Out of all the SEC programs that had interest in recruiting him, the one that stands out the most is Tennessee.If Ratledge chose Tennessee it probably would have pleased his father, who has been a lifelong fan of the Volunteers.With Ratledge set to play college football in Athens, his father is ready to embrace the idea of supporting the Bulldogs. In an awesome show of support for his son, Ratledge’s father took the Tennessee decal off his truck.Check it out:A NEW HOME SWEET HOME: @tateratledge22’s father Dean has been a lifelong Tennessee fan, but today he pulled the power T off of his truck as his boy committed to #UGA @FootballUGA pic.twitter.com/Vv1R4HQOsQ— Cody Chaffins (@Cody_Fox5) May 13, 2019Apparently the truck now has the iconic Georgia ‘G’ logo on the back to honor his son’s commitment to Georgia.This might seem like a minor gesture, but it’s sweet to see Ratledge’s father follow him wherever he plays football.Between the team’s recent success and great coaching on the offensive line, it made sense for Ratledge to commit to the Bulldogs.Georgia is right on the doorstep of winning a national championship, so perhaps Ratledge will have the chance to accomplish that goal during his career.
PISCATAWAY, NJ – NOVEMBER 10: Oliver Martin #80 of the Michigan Wolverines scores a touchdown against Isaiah Wharton #11 of the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during the third quarter at HighPoint.com Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Piscataway, New Jersey. Michigan won 42-7. (Photo by Corey Perrine/Getty Images)Iowa City native Oliver Martin, a former four-star wide receiver, began his college career at Michigan. He announced his transfer earlier this off-season, and is set to return home.Iowa was seen as the front runner to land Martin, given the Hawkeyes’ proximity to home, and their involvement with him during his high school recruitment. Things wound up playing out that way.Martin will be a Hawkeye this fall. As of now, it sounds like his immediate eligibility is up in the air.During a recent event, Kirk Ferentz discussed the transfer and the next steps for Oliver Martin.From The Gazette:Iowa City native and former Michigan wide receiver Oliver Martin transferred to his hometown Hawkeyes less than two weeks ago.It was quick with the Hawkeyes. Martin wanted to be in Iowa City at the University of Iowa. Ferentz and staff did not hesitate.“There really wasn’t much to it,” Ferentz said. “He made up his mind. When he came forward to us about it, we definitely had interest. When he expressed interest, nothing had changed on our end. He took the steps he had to take and it was a logical move, I think.”It sounds like Martin will attempt to get immediate eligibility. That requires an NCAA waiver, and while they’ve become more common, the organization is also pretty inconsistent in how it awards them.Your next question is whether or not Martin will be eligible for the upcoming season.“We’ll have to wait and see,” Ferentz said. “He’s appealing it right now. It’s in the hands of compliance and the NCAA.”Martin was the No. 1 recruit in Iowa in the 2017 class. Last year, he caught 11 passes for 125 yards and a touchdown.[The Gazette]
COLUMBUS, OH – SEPTEMBER 1: The Ohio State Marching Band plays the music to the national anthem as the American flag is raised prior to the start of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Miami Redhawks on September 1, 2012 at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)Most of us are hopefully having a pretty good day, as we celebrate the Fourth of July. That goes for Ohio State football, not only because of the holiday, but some big victories on the recruiting trail.A pair of targets announced their commitments to the Buckeyes earlier today. That bumps the total number of commits up to 19.Ohio State’s class ranks No. 4 in the country and No. 1 in the Big Ten.A pair of three star recruits—athlete Cameron Martinez and offensive lineman Josh Fryar—announced their decisions a few hours apart.Martinez, a 5-foot-11, 183 pound athlete, was the first addition for the Buckeyes today. 247Sports ranks him No. 370 overall in the class, and No. 21 among “athletes.” He’s the eighth ranked recruit in Michigan, though that undersells his accomplishments on the high school gridiron.Committed… Happy 4th 🇱🇷 pic.twitter.com/hUXPIdKghj— Cameron Martinez (@CM240) July 4, 2019MLive named Martinez the Michigan Player of the Year in 2018. He explained his decision to leave his home state for the Buckeyes to the publication:“I would say, (committing to Ohio State) has kind of always been something that’s just been going through my head, just being a fan of them,” said Martinez, who was recruited by OSU as an “H” or slot receiver, a “Bullet” or hybrid linebacker/safety and for the return game. “It was kind of one of my dream schools growing up, actually going to the football camps when I was younger, which that kind of always caught my eye when I went there.“It hit me after the (official visit the weekend of June 21), I think, when I was up there. With my other official visits, I didn’t feel (that way). But the feeling I had for Ohio State, compared to any other school, was different and it stood out to me.”Martinez is utilized as a weapon all over the field on offense. As quarterback, he threw for 649 yards and 12 touchdowns, with just one interception, but the offense is predicated on his running ability. He racked up an incredible 2,526 yards and 38 touchdowns on just 258 carries, for just under 10 yards per carry.It is yet to be seen if he’ll be primarily be used on offense or defense in Columbus.He’s joined by a big man who will contribute to the Buckeyes up front once he reaches the college ranks. Josh Fryar, an interior lineman out of Indiana, was the second Buckeye commitment today.Like Martinez, Fryar is a three-star composite commit, but a four star in 247’s internal rankings. The composite rankings have him No. 414 overall and No. 8 among guards, though it sounds like he may be a center at the next level.COMMITTED #GOBUCKS 🌰🌰🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/MMsYEApdbv— Josh Fryar (@joshfryar2) July 4, 2019In discussing the move with 247Sports, he described the off-field aspects of the Ohio State football experience as much as the on-field.“The coaching staff, the academics there are amazing. Coach Day is building a hospital for kids with mental health issues. Coach Stud helps people become a better football player but more than that he’s there second father to them when you’re gone from home and their communications school is amazing. You get so many connections. Kirk Herbstreit, you can name a lot of them from Ohio State you can have connections with.”[…]“I really think they can develop me as a human being first and then a football player,” Fryar said. “I feel like they really want you to develop. They don’t tell you you’re going to start right away, You have NFL talent in front of you and you have to compete for it.”Fryar is the sixth offensive lineman to give his pledge to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes in the 2020 class.
PASADENA, CA – JANUARY 01: in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)The College Football Playoff was instituted during the 2014 season and, mostly, has been a pretty big success.However, the college football world continues to propose changes to the format. Specifically, most people seem to want it to get bigger.North Carolina’s new head coach, Mack Brown, proposed a radical change to the College Football Playoff during an appearance on The Paul Finebaum Show.Brown, who came out of retirement to take the UNC job, proposes the following:“I would make room for all 5 conference champs in a 6 team playoff, with an at-large. I would also remove the games from the schedule that are just scrimmages for money, and have the Non-Power 5 schools play for their own Championship,” he said.Mack Brown’s idea to revamp the CFP:”I would make room for all 5 conference champs in a 6 team playoff, with an at-large. I would also remove the games from the schedule that are just scrimmages for money, and have the Non-Power 5 schools play for their own Championship.”— Paul Finebaum (@finebaum) August 1, 2019A six-team playoff is an understandable proposal, though cutting Group of 5 teams out all together would likely not go over well.The best solution might be to just expand to six teams with no official requirements.
Next England’s World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies aged 81Gordon Banks, who won the 1966 World Cup and played for England for 73 times between 1963 and 1972, passed away on Monday nightadvertisement Reuters StokeFebruary 12, 2019UPDATED: February 12, 2019 16:50 IST Gordon Banks died peacefully on Monday night (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSGordon Banks won 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972 and won the 1966 World CupBanks was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to have played the gameBanks denied Brazil’s Pele with a spectacular diving effort, which later became known as the “save of the century”Gordon Banks, the goalkeeper in England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, has died at the age of 81, his former club Stoke City said on Tuesday.Banks won 73 caps for England between 1963 and 1972 and made nearly 200 appearances for Stoke before his playing career was brought to an end due to a car crash that cost him the sight in one eye.He was widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to have played the game and will perhaps be best remembered for the diving stop he made to deny Brazil’s Pele at the 1970 World Cup, which later became known as the “save of the century”.As well as helping the #ThreeLions to glory in 1966, Gordon will be remembered for THAT save against Brazil four years later.A true England legend pic.twitter.com/RTDZKaMKBtEngland (@England) February 12, 2019″It is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight,” Banks’ family said in a statement posted on Stoke’s official website.”We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him.”From the family of Gordon BanksIt is with great sadness that we announce that Gordon passed away peacefully overnight.We are devastated to lose him but we have so many happy memories and could not have been more proud of him. pic.twitter.com/mg5GIgSoBbStoke City FC (@stokecity) February 12, 2019Banks played every game in the 1966 World Cup including the 4-2 victory over West Germany in the final at Wembley — the only time England has won the world title.advertisementFour years later though, in Mexico, he produced one of the most outstanding saves in the history of the tournament in a group game between England and Brazil, which Brazil won 1-0.Pele rose to head a cross from the byline by right-winger Jairzinho, thundering the header down towards Banks’ right hand post.The ball appeared to be past Banks but his agility and strength saw him get down and palm it high and wide to safety.Pele travelled to Stoke 38 years later to unveil a statue to Banks and recalled the save.”From the moment I headed it, I was sure it had gone in,” he said.”After I headed the ball, I had already began to jump to celebrate the goal. Then I looked back and I couldn’t believe it hadn’t gone in. I have scored more than a thousand goals in my life and the thing people always talk to me about is the one I didn’t score,” he said.Banks recalled the moment modestly as a piece of good fortune.”As soon as I got my hand to it, I thought it was going in the top corner,” he said.”But after I’d landed on the hard floor, I looked up and saw the ball bounce behind the net and that’s when I said: Banksy, you lucky prat.”The Sheffield-born Banks began his career at Chesterfield in 1958 and moved to Leicester City the following year. He won his first England cap in 1963, four years before he joined Stoke.Banks retired in 1973 following the car crash, aged only 33, but four years later he returned to play in the North American Soccer League with Fort Lauderdale Strikers.The German Football Association (DFB) paid tribute to Banks on, saying on Twitter: “A fierce opponent and a good man. Rest in peace, Gordon Banks.”Also Read | Emiliano Sala died of head, torso injuries in crashAlso Read | Fire strikes another Brazilian club days after Flamengo tragedy, 2 players in hospitalFor sports news, updates, live scores and cricket fixtures, log on to indiatoday.in/sports. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for Sports news, scores and updates.Get real-time alerts and all the news on your phone with the all-new India Today app. Download from Post your comment Do You Like This Story? Awesome! Now share the story Too bad. Tell us what you didn’t like in the comments Tags :Follow Gordon BanksFollow Gordon Banks diesFollow England FootballFollow Football World Cup