Tag: 2019

2019 Florida Gators Football Profile Card: Khris Bogle

This is a Player Profile Card for freshman linebacker Khris Bogle of the Florida Gators football team.

Name: Khris Bogle

Number: 97

Position: Linebacker

Class: Freshman

Height: 6’6″

Weight: 216 lbs

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

High School: Cardinal Gibbons

Twitter: @khris_a1

2019 statistics:

Tackles Def Int
Gm Solo Ast Tot Loss Sk Int Yds Avg TD PD
13 6 12 18 2.5 2 0 0 0 0 1

Overview:

A four-star recruit and the No. 3-ranked weakside defensive end in the 2019 recruiting class, Bogle was an Under Armour All-American at Cardinal Gibbons in Fort Lauderdale. He signed with UF coach Dan Mullen over offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, LSU and more.

Athletic with a lengthy 6-foot-6, 216-pound frame, Bogle immediately saw action as a pass rusher, seeing time at the BUCK outside linebacker position. He played in all 13 games as a reserve, making 18 total tackles (six solo), 2.5 tackles for loss and two sacks. He also deflected a pass.

Bogle is a major part of Florida’s plans along the defensive line moving forward. Though he still finds himself behind incumbent Jeremiah Moon, Bogle should be a major contributor for the Gators in 2020.

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2019 Florida Gators Football Profile Card: Travis Freeman

This is a Player Profile Card for freshman athlete Travis Freeman of the Florida Gators football team.

Name: Travis Freeman

Number: 96

Position: Athlete

Class: Freshman

Height: 5’11”

Weight: 170 lbs

Hometown: Lakewood Ranch, Fla.

High School: Lakewood Ranch High School

Twitter: @TravisFree15

2019 statistics:

Did not play — redshirt.

Overview:

Freeman, a kicker from Lakewood Ranch, walked on to the Gators heading into the 2019 season. At Lakewood Ranch High School, Freeman was a kicker and punter for the football team while also playing soccer. He was also homecoming king his senior year.

According to Chris Sailer Kicking, he was a 4.5-star recruit and one of the top kickers in the 2019 cycle with a range of 55-plus yards. He was also praised for his kickoffs, specifically his hang time.

As the low man on kicking depth chart, Freeman didn’t see any action his freshman year and redshirted the season. Though still behind kickers Evan McPherson and Chris Howard, Freeman could compete for a starting role later in his career if things fall into place for him.

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2019 Florida Gators Football Profile Card: Moses Gordon III

This is a Player Profile Card for redshirt senior athlete Moses Gordon III of the Florida Gators football team.

Name: Moses Gordon III

Number: 94

Position: Athlete

Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6’0″

Weight: 275 lbs

Hometown: Orlando, Fla.

High School: Cypress Creek High School

2019 statistics:

Did not play.

Overview:

A 6-foot, 275-pound athlete from Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, Gordon III was a strong side defensive end coming out of high school in the 2013 recruiting class. Though he received recruiting interest from Florida State, UCF and South Alabama, he didn’t receive a scholarship offer from any FBS programs.

An unranked recruiting prospect, he didn’t sign out of high school, instead choosing to attend the University of Florida. He didn’t resurface as a football player until the spring of 2018, when he walked on to the Gators football team in the first spring practice under new coach Dan Mullen. He didn’t see any action that season, nor did he in his final season of eligibility as a redshirt senior in 2019, thus ending his collegiate football career.

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SB Nation Reacts rates Seahawks vs. 49ers rivalry 4th-best in NFL

SB Nation Reacts recently conducted a poll to rate the best rivalries in the NFL, with the Seahawks-49ers rivalry coming in 4th place.

SB Nation Reacts conducted a poll to rate NFL rivalries to commemorate Rivalry Week on the site and the Seahawks vs.49ers rivalry came in at No. 4, receiving 15% of the votes.

The intensity between the Seahawks and 49ers is at its highest since the 2013-14 season when they faced off in the NFC Championship, which Seattle won, punching the Seahawks’ ticket to Super Bowl XLVIII which they won as well.

The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV last season but lost to the Chiefs. Meanwhile, the Seahawks reached the divisional round and have been competitive for the vast majority of the past decade. Coming off a 2019 season when the two teams split the series with both contests coming down to the wire, the rivalry looks to heat up even more this year in one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL.

Both sides have been doing their best to gear up for the upcoming season. If there is one, we could see some more intense matchups between the two NFC West rivals in 2020.

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Relive the top interception of 2019: Texas DB D’Shawn Jamison at WVU

Texas defensive back D’Shawn Jamison showcased one of the most impressive interceptions last season with a leaping one-handed grab.

With increasing uncertainty surrounding the upcoming college football season due to COVID-19, why not relive some of the best moments from 2019? Continue reading “Relive the top interception of 2019: Texas DB D’Shawn Jamison at WVU”

Texas Football: Ranking the most memorable catches from 2019 season

Texas’ 2019 season provided no shortage of thrilling receptions, we’ve decided to rank the five most memorable.

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger had several weapons at receiver last season. Continue reading “Texas Football: Ranking the most memorable catches from 2019 season”

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Penalties an area Chiefs need to improve in 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs were still one of the most heavily penalized teams in the NFL in 2019.

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, but that doesn’t absolve the team from making improvements for the 2020 NFL season. One measure that they can improve upon is penalties and penalty yardage.

In 2018, Kansas City was the most penalized team in the NFL, with over 20 more penalties and 100 more penalty yards than the closest opponent. They only made marginal improvements during the 2019 season according to data from NFL Penalties. That marginal improvement is with sweeping changes to the defensive coaching staff and personnel. It also includes all of the success they had through the Super Bowl. Take a look:

2019 Penalties Penalty Yards
Chiefs 124 1,151
Opponents 136 1,061

The Chiefs earned 12 fewer penalties than their opponents in 2019 but had 90 more penalty yards. Their 1,151 penalty yards were good for the second-most in the NFL to only the Jacksonville Jaguars. To provide some important context on that number, Kansas City ran the most plays in the NFL last year with 3,336. The Jags ran over 500 fewer plays on the season because they didn’t make the playoffs.

Kansas City also had a total of 10 offsetting penalties, which was good for the most in the NFL. Their penalty count and yardage would have been even higher if not for those offsetting fouls.

It was practically an even split between home and away penalties. The Chiefs had just four more away penalties on the year to home penalties. So they’re no less or more disciplined at home vs. on the road.

It seemed like a near-weekly occurrence that Andy Reid said his team could improve in the penalty department. They’ll face some big challenges fixing the penalty issue this offseason because of the limited practice time due to the coronavirus pandemic. Practice makes perfect, but a lack of practice means mistakes.

The one thing they have going for them is continuity. There won’t be many new faces playing prominent roles on the offensive or defensive side of the ball. Until we know exactly what training camp will look like in the COVID-19 era of the NFL, it’s hard to say for certain that the Chiefs will be able to get their act together in 2020. The good news is that it didn’t prevent them from winning a Super Bowl last season, so if they’re even able to improve in the slightest, it should help their chances at a repeat.

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Combat Rewind – May 9

“Combat Rewind” brings you some of combat sports’ best highlights from every calendar day of the year, courtesy of the UFC Fight Pass archives.

“Combat Rewind” brings you some of combat sports’ best highlights from every calendar day of the year, courtesy of the UFC Fight Pass archives.

Former Longhorn Jordan Hicks lends a helping hand

Former Texas Longhorn and Super Bowl winning linebacker Jordan Hicks has teamed up with a local pet shelter to help out.

Current Texas Longhorns quarterback Sam Ehlinger isn’t the only Longhorn who is trying to step up during this time of quarantine to help out those in need. Former Longhorns linebacker and current Arizona Cardinal Jordan Hicks has stepped up to assist with a local pet shelter to help find homes and ways to help out our four-legged friends.

My wife & I have partnered with @austinpetsalive to get animals into homes during this wild time. We will be giving every adopter a care package that includes a crate, pet food, treats, a leash, a toy, litter for cats, and a gift card. Find your forever friend now! – Jordan Hicks via his twitter account

According to a recent report from 247 Sports, new pet owners will be sent home with a care package that includes a crate, toys, food and a leash. With the guidelines set to keep people at home and to comply with social distancing, getting a new pet is a way to keep your mind off of the pandemic. Not to mention that these pets deserve a loving home.

Hicks spent five seasons roaming the field at Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium amassing 5.5 sacks, 248 total tackles, 135 solo tackles and two interceptions for the Longhorns defense. Last season in Arizona, Hicks totaled 150 combined tackles, seven quarterback hits, 1.5 sacks and three interceptions. His 150 tackles is the fourth-most in a single season in Cardinals history.