#Chiefs players weighed in on which team they think will win the College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 8.
The Kansas City Chiefs are one week away from the NFL playoffs, but in a short video that hit social media platforms this morning, the team’s players gave their take on another postseason event: the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Stars like Travis Kelce, Drue Tranquill, and Jawaan Taylor all weighed in on the upcoming matchup between the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.
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Only two players on the Chiefs’ 53-man roster attended the universities competing for college football supremacy on Monday, January 8. Veteran defensive lineman Mike Danna was a University of Michigan Wolverine, and defensive back Trent McDuffie was a Husky at the University of Washington.
McDuffie’s running mate in Kansas City’s defensive backfield, practice squad member Keith Taylor, also attended the University of Washington.
While the highly anticipated matchup between college football’s top football programs is sure to be the topic of endless discussion in the team’s locker room over the next few days, the Chiefs are set to lock in and finish their regular season strong against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 18.
2 of this year’s top QB draft prospects face off in Raiders home stadium Friday night for Pac-12 Championship
The talk surrounding the quarterback talent in this year’s draft has been going on since this time last year. Three have emerged atop this year’s Heisman Trophy race as we head for bowl season. Two of them are playing in Las Vegas tonight in the Pac-12 Championship.
Oregon’s Bo Nix is the Heisman favorite right now. His Ducks will face off against the Washington Huskies led by Heisman candidate Michael Penix Jr.
This game could go a long way in deciding if either Nix can clinch the award or if Penix can overtake him and LSU’s Jayden Daniels to take home the most prestigious award in college football.
Also potentially riding on their performance on this big stage is their place in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Among those teams who will be in the market for a QB come April’s draft are the Raiders who, should they wish to get an up close and personal look at Nix and Penix in this game, need only head down the street to their home stadium.
The draft’s top two quarterbacks are USC’s Caleb Williams and North Carolina’s Drake Maye. They are currently expected to go in the top three, and potentially the top two.
Currently the Raiders hold a 5-7 record, which has them in line to draft outside the top ten. Therefore Williams and Maye would be out of reach barring a big trade up.
But the likes of Nix or Penix could absolutely be in play at the Raiders do end up drafting. So, some in-person scouting tonight will likely be in order.
On Thursday night, Odunze announced he won’t declare for the draft and will return for another season at Washington.
The Seahawks have made a habit of drafting wide receivers and cornerbacks from Washington under Pete Carroll and John Schneider. Fans who were hoping to pick up Rome Odunze in the 2023 NFL draft will have to wait at least another year, though.
On Thursday night, Odunze announced that he won’t declare for the draft this year and instead will return for another season at Washington.
Odunze (6-foot-3, 200 pounds) posted 75 catches, a team-high 1,145 yards and seven touchdowns last season. He’s the latest in a trend of Washington’s best players deciding to return for another year, including edge Bralen Trice and breakout star quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
This Week 6 matchup will be notable for the overwhelming number of players and coaches who spent time at the University of Washington
The Week 6 matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and Carolina Panthers will be notable for the overwhelming amount of talent that came out of the University of Washington football program that will compete in the game. No less than eight players and coaches between both teams were members of the Huskie’s program over the years, including Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks.
Both teams have four players who call the University of Washington their alma mater. For the Rams, offensive lineman Coleman Shelton, defensive tackle Greg Gaines, defensive back Taylor Rapp, and receivers coach Eric Yarber all played or coached for the program between 2005 and 2018. On the Panthers’ side, linebackers Shaq Thompson and Cory Littleton headline their crew of former Huskies, with defensive back Keith Taylor and the aforementioned Wilks also tracing their football history back to the Seattle-based school.
With so many members of each team coming from the same pool of talent, it is no wonder that the University of Washington is considered a top-tier program for developing talent that excels at the professional level. it is worth noting that Yarber and Wilks were part of the same 2005 coaching staff that led the Huskies to a paltry 2-9 record.
This game has the potential to be a key point in both teams’ seasons, as Los Angeles is in desperate need of a win against a beatable opponent, and Carolina is seeking to prove that they can find success in Wilks’ first game as their interim head coach. It is expected to be a chippy matchup, with both teams trying their hardest to get a coveted win after terribly disappointing starts to their 2022 campaigns.
On nearly every down, the game will hinge on the contributions of one of these former Huskies who will take the field or coach their team from the sidelines.
With a National Championship on the line, eighth-seeded Clemson dominated No. 2 Washington 2-0 at WakeMed Soccer Complex in Cary, NC to earn the program’s third NCAA title, the Tiger’s first title since 1987. Isaiah Reid showed out in a big way for …
With a National Championship on the line, eighth-seeded Clemson dominated No. 2 Washington 2-0 at WakeMed Soccer Complex in Cary, NC to earn the programās third NCAA title, the Tigerās first title since 1987.
Isaiah Reid showed out in a big way for the Tigers early on, scoring both of Clemsonās goals in the first fifteen minutes of the match.
Following a costly mistake in the first minute of play by Washington goalie Sam Fowler, Reid gave the Tigers an early lead with a routine goal from the bottom right in the first twenty-seven seconds of play, good for the fastest goal scored in the ACC this season.
Reid struck yet again in the fourteenth minute of play with a clutch header to put Clemson up 2-0 in the first half. With his second goal of the match, the sophomore became the Tigerās leading scorer with nine goals this season.
Despite a few close calls, Clemson was able to keep Washington at bay with a final score of 2-0 along with bringing home the National title.
Goalie George Marks had yet another stellar outing for the Tigers. The senior finished Sunday’s match with two saves and is credited with the shutout.
With the win, Clemson finishes out the 2021 season 15-5-2 and 5-3 in ACC play, earning their fifth ever NCAA Championship berth and third National Championship in program history, the first for head coach Mike Noonan.
Auburn men’s golf head coach Nick Clinard announced Friday the hiring of new assistant coach Chris Williams.Ā
Auburn men’s golf head coach Nick Clinard announced Friday the hiring of new assistant coach Chris Williams.
Williams previously served as assistant coach at Marquette University from 2019-2021. There he oversaw the development of the the program’s career scoring average leader, Hunter Eichhorn. Eichhorn was named the Big East’s Player of the Year as well as PING All-American. Williams also made huge strides for the Golden Eagles on the recruiting trail by signing a pair of top-60 nationally ranked recruits.
Collegiately Williams played for the University of Washington where he was a four-time All-American from 2009-2013. Williams led the Huskies in scoring from 2010-2013 after six tournament victories and 28 top-10 finishes.
After finishing ninth overall in the NCAA Championship Williams earned the title of PAC-10 Freshman of the Year and won the Mickelson Award which is delegated to the nation’s top freshman.
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As a junior he finished first in the World Amateur Golf Ranking for which he received the Mark H. McCormick Medal presented on behalf of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Williams’ tenure in the top spot of the ranking spanned 46 weeks before he began his senior season.
As a senior Williams received the Ben Hogan Award which the NCAA bestows annually to college golf’s best performer.
In 2011 Williams golfed for Team USA in the Walker Cup and Palmer Cup. The following year he participated once again in the Palmer Cup as well as the World Amateur and in 2013 he competed in Copa De American.
ARDMORE, PA – JUNE 12: Amateur Chris Williams of the United States htis a tee shot during a practice round prior to the start of the 113th U.S. Open at Merion Golf Club on June 12, 2013 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Williams began his professional career in 2013 with contests in Canada’s Mackenzie Tour and Latin America’s PGA Tour. His 2013 top amateur appearance in the U.S. Open was his second as Williams’ first came two years before after he secured a spot with a win in a sectional qualifying event.
Coach Clinard was elated to welcome Williams to Auburn saying,
āIām super excited to have Chris join us in our Auburn family. His pedigree from a golf standpoint speaks for itself as the former No. 1 amateur in the world and a participant in the 2011 Walker Cup. Playing professionally and being in that limelight will bring a lot to our team and to recruiting as well. Heās got a great eye for talent and he knows how to develop young people. He will be a tremendous asset to our program and our quest to win championships.ā
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Williams feels “blessed” to be at Auburn and detailed his excitement and vision for his future with the program,
āI want to thank Coach Clinard and Auburn University for giving me the opportunity and taking a chance on me. I feel extremely blessed to be welcomed into the Auburn family and the culture that has been established. Iām very excited to be part of the successful golf program at Auburn and continue on the success that Coach Clinard has had during his tenure. Iām committed to helping the program continue to move in the right direction. Iām eager to invest in the student-athletes, help them reach their potential on and off the course and start competing for and winning national championships.ā
Welcome to The Plains Coach Williams, and War Eagle!
Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire takes a look as the Buccaneers draft former Husky Joe Tryon at No. 32 overall in the 2021 NFL draft.
With the 32nd pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington.
Analysis:Ā There is a phrase in life: āDo one thing and do it well.ā That could apply to Tryon and his mode of attack as a pass rusher, as he wins primarily with a speed-to-power bull rush off the edge. Forget evading you, he wants to run through you. It works on occasion, but what gives me more hope about his NFL career is what you are seeing him use to complement that move. You are seeing examples of him using cross-chops and even the occasional rip/dip move to add to the weapons in his bag. Heāll need to be moved around the defensive line to be his most productive, though.
Grade: B.Ā The Buccaneers have been aligned with Tryon for a while, and word was that defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was especially high on Tryonās potential. Bowles is one of the NFLās most creative minds when it comes to tying pressure to coverage, so it will be fascinating to see how the Super Bowl champs work Tryon into that defense.
Doug Farrar of Touchdown Wire takes a look as the Buccaneers draft former Husky Joe Tryon at No. 32 overall in the 2021 NFL draft.
With the 32nd pick in the 2021 NFL draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Joe Tryon, EDGE, Washington.
Analysis:Ā There is a phrase in life: āDo one thing and do it well.ā That could apply to Tryon and his mode of attack as a pass rusher, as he wins primarily with a speed-to-power bull rush off the edge. Forget evading you, he wants to run through you. It works on occasion, but what gives me more hope about his NFL career is what you are seeing him use to complement that move. You are seeing examples of him using cross-chops and even the occasional rip/dip move to add to the weapons in his bag. Heāll need to be moved around the defensive line to be his most productive, though.
Grade: B.Ā The Buccaneers have been aligned with Tryon for a while, and word was that defensive coordinator Todd Bowles was especially high on Tryonās potential. Bowles is one of the NFLās most creative minds when it comes to tying pressure to coverage, so it will be fascinating to see how the Super Bowl champs work Tryon into that defense.
Luke Easterling of Draft Wire’s mock draft has the Seattle Seahawks selecting Washington cornerback Elijah Molden in the second round.
The 2021 NFL draft is almost here but Seattle Seahawks fans might need to have a little patience this year. With only three total picks (so far) and none in the first round, the 12s might be waiting until Friday to see Seattle make its first selection.
The Seahawks have a few needs this year with cornerback arguably being one of them. Luke Easterling of Draft Wire has Seattle picking a familiar face in the second round at No. 56 overall: CB Elijah Molden out of Washington.
Every year, tons of draft prospects get the dreaded āundersizedā label, as if their inability to hit certain thresholds on a measuring tape should overshadow a career of impressive play at the highest levels of college football.
That label is sure to be applied to plenty of talented prospects in the 2021 NFL draft class, and Washington cornerback Elijah Molden is likely to be among them.
But if you can look past the height and weight (Molden is listed at 5-10, 190 pounds), and instead focus on how Molden actually performed on the field during four seasons with the Huskies, his track record will show he plays bigger than heās listed.
The first round of the NFL draft kicks off Thursday night live from Cleveland.
