New York Giants CB Janoris Jenkins has apologized for making an offensive and disparaging tweet.
New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins let emotions get the better of him on Wednesday, tweeting an offensive comment to a fan who was critical of his value.
After sharing a series of statistics meant to defend his play in 2019, Jenkins took exception to a comment about the team’s record this season and how little his play has aided in a turnaround.
We still haven’t given up a TD since week three. #TalkAboutThat
Head coach Pat Shurmur sounded unhappy with Jenkins’ conduct. Not only had the cornerback used a disparaging insult, but had done so while receiving treatment on his injured ankle and the team’s live practice.
“I was just made aware of [Jenkins’ tweets] as I was going through the injury report. He shouldn’t be tweeting during practice,” a frustrated Shurmur told reporters.
Jenkins later issued an apology for his remarks.
My apology for the word I used earlier, really didn’t mean no “HARM”. #RabbitLoveEverybody
Jenkins drew similar unwanted attention last week when he questioned defensive coordinator James Bettcher’s use of him, prompting a meeting between he, Shurmur and Bettcher.
Jenkins is clearly frustrated with the losing in East Rutherford, but that has begun to boil over and cause some unnecessary problems. He likely doesn’t mean any harm, but as the saying goes, good intentions pave the way to…
With one-year and $14.75 million remaining on his contract, the Giants will need to make a decision on Jenkins this offseason. They could save more than $11 million by releasing him, absorbing $3.5 million in dead cap.
LAS VEGAS – [autotag]Colby Covington[/autotag] is adamant he won’t allow UFC president Dana White to place the welterweight championship belt around his waist at UFC 245.
Covington (15-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) is not the least bit concerned about whether or not he’ll dethrone champ Kamaru Usman (15-1 MMA, 10-0 UFC) in Saturday’s headliner, which takes place at T-Mobile Arena and airs on pay-per-view. “Chaos” is certain it’s going to happen.
What won’t happen after, though, he said, is White crowning him with gold. The relationship between White and Covington never has been great, but a difficult negotiation to finalize the matchup with Usman apparently fractured it even further.
For that reason, Covington said he’s paying no mind to the UFC boss.
“Everybody knows I ain’t got nothing to say to Uncle Fester,” Covington said during Wednesday’s UFC 245 athlete panel at MGM Grand Casino & Resort. “He’s not going to wrap that belt (around my waist) on Saturday night. I promise you that.”
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Although White putting the belt on a title winner is longstanding tradition, Covington said it’s not something he cares about. He thinks any legitimacy to that moment was washed away after the “BMF” title fight between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz, when a fictional belt was placed on the winner by celebrity superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
Because of that, Covington doesn’t want White in the middle of the octagon with him after his win and would prefer someone who better aligns with his character – a conservative, Donald Trump-supporting political commentator.
“It was tradition until they did the ‘Broken Mediocre Fighting’ championship last (month) in New York, and they gave away that Bernie Sanders participation trophy, and they let The Rock put it on ‘Journeyman Jorge’ (Masvidal),” Covington said. “So, I want Candice Owens to put it around my waist on Saturday night.”
Breaking down the times, where to watch and betting odds for each of the 41 2019 NCAA college bowl games.
The exciting 2019 college football season will have a bow put on it before you know it, as bowl season is upon us, along with the college football playoffs.
For your viewing (and of course, betting) pleasure, we’ve broken down each bowl game, with time and where you can watch the game, as well as the latest college football betting lines and odds, via BetMGM.
New to sports betting? The line lists the team that is considered the favorite to win, while the -minus number represents the point spread in the matchup, which is by how many points the line makers predict the favorite will win. An Over/Under (O/U) displays the betting line for how many points sportsbook line makers feel will be scored by the two teams combined in the matchup.
2019-20 College Football Bowl and Playoff Games
All times Eastern
Bahamas Bowl: Buffalo vs. Charlotte
BetMGM Line: Buffalo -5.5 | O/U 57.5
When and where to watch: December 20, 2019 at 2 p.m. | ESPN
Frisco Bowl: Kent State vs. Utah State
BetMGM Line: Utah State -8.5 | O/U 65.5
When and where to watch: December 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2
Celebration Bowl: Alcorn State vs. North Carolina A&T
BetMGM Line: Not available
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at noon | ABC
New Mexico Bowl: Central Michigan vs. San Diego State
BetMGM Line: San Diego State -4.5 | O/U 41.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 2 p.m. | ESPN
Cure Bowl: Liberty vs. Georgia Southern
BetMGM Line: Georgia Southern -5.5 | O/U 56.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network
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Boca Raton Bowl: SMU vs. Florida Atlantic
BetMGM Line: SMU -3.5 | O/U 72.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. | ABC
Camellia Bowl: Florida International vs. Arkansas State
BetMGM Line: Arkansas State -3.5 | O/U 63.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. | ESPN
Las Vegas Bowl: Washington vs. Boise State
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BetMGM Line: Washington -3.5 | O/U 49.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. | ABC
New Orleans Bowl: UAB vs. Appalachian State
BetMGM Line: App State -17.5 | O/U 48.5
When and where to watch: December 21, 2019 at 9 p.m. | ESPN
Gasparilla Bowl: Marshall vs. Central Florida
BetMGM Line: Central Florida -17.5 | O/U 61.5
When and where to watch: December 23, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. | ESPN
Hawaii Bowl: BYU vs. Hawaii
BetMGM Line: BYU -2.5 | O/U 62.5
When and where to watch: December 24, 2019 at 8 p.m. | ESPN
Independence Bowl: Miami (Fla.) vs. Louisiana Tech
BetMGM Line: Miami, Fla. -7.5 | O/U 50
When and where to watch: December 26, 2019 at 4 p.m. | ESPN
Quick Lane Bowl: Pittsburgh vs. E. Michigan
BetMGM Line: Pittsburgh -10.5 | O/U 50
When and where to watch: December 26, 2019 at 8 p.m. | ESPN
Military Bowl: North Carolina vs. Temple
BetMGM Line: North Carolina -5.5 | O/U 53
When and where to watch: December 27, 2019 at noon | ESPN
Pinstripe Bowl: Michigan State vs. Wake Forest
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BetMGM Line: Michigan State -3.5 | O/U 49
When and where to watch: December 27, 2019 at 3:20 p.m. | ESPN
Texas Bowl: Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&M
BetMGM Line: Texas -5.5 | O/U 53.5
When and where to watch: December 27, 2019 at 6:45 p.m. | ESPN
Holiday Bowl: Southern California vs. Iowa
BetMGM Line: Iowa -2.5 | O/U 51.5
When and where to watch: December 27, 2019 at 8 p.m. | FS1
Cheez-It Bowl: Washington State vs. Air Force
BetMGM Line: Air Force -2.5 | O/U 67.5
When and where to watch: December 27, 2019 at 10:15 p.m. | ESPN
Camping World Bowl: Iowa State vs. Notre Dame
BetMGM Line: Notre Dame -3.5 | O/U 57
When and where to watch: December 28, 2019 at noon | ABC
Cotton Bowl Classic: Memphis vs. Penn State
BetMGM Line: Penn State -7.5 | O/U 60.5
When and where to watch: December 28, 2019 at noon ET | ESPN
BetMGM Line: LSU -12.5 | O/U 76
When and where to watch: December 28, 2019 at 4 p.m. | ESPN
Fiesta Bowl: Clemson vs. Ohio State
College football playoff semifinal game
BetMGM Line: Clemson -2.5 | O/U 63
When and where to watch: December 28, 2019 at 8 p.m. | ESPN
First Responder Bowl: Western Michigan vs. Western Kentucky
BetMGM Line: Western Kentucky -2.5 | O/U 52.5
When and where to watch: December 30, 2019 at 12:30 p.m. | ESPN
Redbox Bowl: Illinois vs. California
BetMGM Line: Cal -5.5 | O/U 41.5
When and where to watch: December 30, 2019 at 4 p.m. | FOX
Music City Bowl: Louisville vs. Mississippi State
BetMGM Line: Mississippi State -3.5 | O/U 62.5
When and where to watch: December 30, 2019 at 4 p.m. | ESPN
Orange Bowl: Virginia vs. Florida
BetMGM Line: Florida -13.5 | O/U 54.5
When and where to watch: December 30, 2019 at 8 p.m. | ESPN
Belk Bowl: Kentucky vs. Virginia Tech
BetMGM Line: Florida -13.5 | O/U 54.5
When and where to watch: December 31, 2019 at noon | ESPN
Sun Bowl: Florida State vs. Arizona State
BetMGM Line: Arizona State -5.5 | O/U 56
When and where to watch: December 31, 2019 at 2 p.m. | CBS
Liberty Bowl: Kansas State vs. Navy
BetMGM Line: Navy -1.5 | O/U 52
When and where to watch: December 31, 2019 at 3:45 p.m. | ESPN
Arizona Bowl: Georgia State vs. Wyoming
BetMGM Line: Wyoming -7.5 | O/U 49
When and where to watch: December 31, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network
Alamo Bowl: Texas vs. Utah
BetMGM Line: Utah -6.5 | O/U 55
When and where to watch: December 31, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Outback Bowl: Minnesota vs. Auburn
BetMGM Line: Auburn -8.5 | O/U 51.5
When and where to watch: January 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. | ESPN
Citrus Bowl: Michigan vs. Alabama
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BetMGM Line: Alabama -6.5 | O/U 58
When and where to watch: January 1, 2020 at 1 p.m. | ABC
Rose Bowl: Wisconsin vs. Oregon
BetMGM Line: Wisconsin -2.5 | O/U 50.5
When and where to watch: January 1, 2020 at 5 p.m. | ESPN
Sugar Bowl: Baylor vs. Georgia
BetMGM Line: Georgia -7.5 | O/U 42.5
When and where to watch: January 1, 2020 at 8:45 p.m. | ESPN
Birmingham Bowl: Boston College vs. Cincinnati
BetMGM Line: Cincinnati -6.5 | O/U 55.5
When and where to watch: January 2, 2020 at 3 p.m. | ESPN
Gator Bowl: Indiana vs. Tennessee
BetMGM Line: Not available
When and where to watch: January 2, 2020 at 7 p.m. | ESPN
Idaho Potato Bowl: Ohio vs. Nevada
BetMGM Line: Ohio -6.5 | O/U 58
When and where to watch: January 3, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Armed Forces Bowl: Tulane vs. Southern Mississippi
BetMGM Line: Tulane -6.5 | O/U 57.5
When and where to watch: January 4, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. | ESPN
LendingTree Bowl: Miami (Ohio) vs. Louisiana-Lafayette
BetMGM Line: UL Lafayette -13.5 | O/U 56
When and where to watch: January 6, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
National Championship
The 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship game will determine this year’s top team among NCAA Division 1 football.
The winners of Oklahoma Sooners vs. LSU Tigers (Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl) and Clemson Tigers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (PlayStation Fiesta Bowl) will meet to play for this year’s championship title.
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Jacoby Brissett has a lot of praise for Drew Brees.
The Indianapolis Colts (6-7) have their final primetime game of the season when they take on the New Orleans Saints (10-3) at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Monday Night Football.
When the two teams square off against each other, Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett will be watching closely to the quarterback on the other sideline—future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees.
When speaking to the media Wednesday, Brissett had plenty of praise for Brees.
“He just sets a great example for us. A guy, obviously that I grew up watching and then being in the league now and being able to see him on a more personal level,” Brissett said. “It’s awesome to see him play. What he does for the league, what he does for the position is unmatched. Just hopefully not this week.”
As Brissett will use this as a week to prove he has to potential to be the future of the Colts quarterback position, there is a chance he and the rest of the country could be witnessing history being made.
The current leader in passing touchdowns in NFL history is Colts legend Peyton Manning. That could all change Monday night, though, as Brees is currently just two touchdowns behind Manning for the all-time lead. And he has a chance to do it against Manning’s former team.
Regardless, Brissett’s future as the Colts quarterback has come into question. While he certainly has the intelligence and leadership qualities to succeed at the position, his inability to consistently push the ball downfield and his struggles with anticipation have led to many questions.
He’ll try to change that narrative on Monday night when he faces one of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time in Brees.
Antonio Brown posted to social media messages that included self-promotion and calling attention to his name being one of the most searched terms in 2019.
Antonio Brown posted to social media messages that included self-promotion and calling attention to his name being one of the most searched terms in 2019.
