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USA Today
20 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Browns RB Jerome Ford returns to practice after missing first week of training camp
As the Cleveland Browns enter their second week of training camp, they got running back Jerome Ford back on the field. Ford, now a fourth-year running back, missed the first week with a hamstring injury. He remained limited in his return to the practice field. This left the Browns short-handed at running back as they continue to work through the legal situation of second round pick Quinshon Judkins as well. This led to the team signing UFL running back Toa Taua to fill out their running back room. With Ford out, it was fourth round pick Dylan Sampson who got the bulk of the first-team reps for the Browns. Overhauling the running back room, Sampson starts on a level playing field with the other backs in the room. Even with Ford returning to practice, the former SEC Offensive Player of the Year and Tennessee star, Sampson, has a chance to steal the opportunity in front of him. This could be Ford's last chance to make an impact with the Browns after two lackluster seasons with the lion's share of carries in his possession. Ford restructured his contract this offseason to take a pay cut with more guaranteed money upfront to retain his roster spot. It's now or never for the former Cincinnati Bearcat.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Which Schools Have The Most Heisman Trophy Winners of All Time?
The Heisman Memorial Trophy is the most esteemed honor in college football and among the most honorable awards in any sport. It has been a quarterback-dominated award as of late, with 20 of the past 25 Heisman winners being signal-callers. The most recent winner, however, was Colorado two-way superstar Travis Hunter, who earned the prestigious honor after a standout season in 2024 and became just the second Buffaloes player to win the award and first since 1994. That said, which schools have produced the most Heisman winners? FOX Sports Research compiled the list. Schools With The Most Heisman Trophy Winners T-6. Army: Three FB/WR Doc Blanchard (1945): Three-time All-American RB/WR/QB Glenn Davis (1946): Three-time All-American RB Pete Dawkins (1958): One-time All-American T-6. Michigan: Three QB Tom Harmon (1940): Two-time All-American WR/KR/PR Desmond Howard (1991): 1991 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American DB/WR/PR Charles Woodson (1997): 1997 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-6. Nebraska: Three WR/RB Johnny Rodgers (1972): Two-time All-American RB Mike Rozier (1983): Two-time All-American QB Eric Crouch (2001): Two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year T-6. Florida: Three QB Steve Spurrier (1966): 1966 SEC Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Danny Wuerffel (1996): Two-time SEC Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Tim Tebow (2007): 2008 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-6. Auburn: Three QB Pat Sullivan (1971): 1970 SEC Player of the Year, one-time All-American RB Bo Jackson (1985): 1985 SEC Player of the Year, two-time All-American QB Cam Newton (2010): 2010 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-6. Florida State: Three QB Charlie Ward (1993): Two-time ACC Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Chris Weinke (2000): 2000 ACC Player of the Year, 2000 ACC Offensive Player of the Year QB Jameis Winston (2013): 2013 ACC Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-6. LSU: Three RB Billy Cannon (1959): Two-time SEC Player of the Year, two-time All-American QB Joe Burrow (2019): 2019 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Jayden Daniels (2023): 2023 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American 5. Alabama: Four RB Mark Ingram (2009): 2009 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American RB Derrick Henry (2015): 2015 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American WR DeVonta Smith (2020): 2020 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Bryce Young (2021): 2021 SEC Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-2. Notre Dame: Seven QB Angelo Bertelli (1943): One-time All-American QB Johnny Lujack (1947): Two-time All-American WR Leon Hart (1949): Two-time All-American RB Johnny Lattner (1953): Two-time All-American QB Paul Hornung (1956): One-time All-American QB John Huarte (1964): One-time All-American WR/RB Tim Brown (1987): One-time All-American T-2. Ohio State: Seven RB Les Horvath (1944): One-time All-American RB Vic Janowicz (1950): One-time All-American RB Howard Cassady (1955): Two-time All-American RB Archie Griffin (1974): Two-time All-American RB Archie Griffin (1975): Two-time All-American RB Eddie George (1995): 1995 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Troy Smith (2006): 2006 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American T-2. Oklahoma: Seven RB Bill Vessels (1952): One-time All-American RB Steve Owens (1969): One-time All-American RB Billy Sims (1978): Two-time All-American QB Jason White (2003): Two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Sam Bradford (2008): 2008 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Baker Mayfield (2017): Two-time Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Kyler Murray (2018): 2018 Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year 1. USC: Eight RB Mike Garrett (1965): One-time All-American RB O.J. Simpson (1968): Two-time All-American RB Charles White (1979): Two-time Pac-10 Player of the Year, two-time All-American RB Marcus Allen (1981): 1981 Pac-10 Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Carson Palmer (2002): 2002 Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American QB Matt Leinart (2004): Two-time Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American RB Reggie Bush (2005): Two-time Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year, two-time All-American QB Caleb Williams (2022): 2022 Pac-12 Offensive Player of the Year, one-time All-American Check out all of our Daily Rankers . Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience College Football recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
USA Today
14-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Get to know Browns RB Dylan Sampson now after Quinshon Judkins arrest
Recent news has come out that Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins has been arrested on domestic violence and battery charges in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The news broke on Saturday evening following initial reports of his arrest. Judkins has yet to sign his rookie contract with Cleveland. The Browns organization was caught off guard by the news, but fortunately, they have another highly touted rookie running back on the roster. Along with drafting Quinshon Judkins, the Browns also selected highly respected Tennessee Volunteers running back Dylan Sampson. Selecting both of these running backs was part of a plan to reestablish the rushing attack that Cleveland has lacked in recent seasons. In 2024, Sampson had an excellent year for Tennessee, recording 1,491 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns. He was named the SEC Offensive Player of the Year as a result. Now, it looks like he will have every opportunity to earn the starting job if more unfortunate news about Judkins continues to emerge. Just a year ago, defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. was suspended for the first six games of the season in a similar case. If Judkins is unable to play at the start of the season, Sampson could receive a full workload in Week 1 of his NFL debut and claim the title of starting running back for the Cleveland Browns. Only veteran Jerome Ford, who has not proven himself in three seasons with the team thus far, stands between Sampson and the starting lineup until Judkins can win back the trust of the team. With training camp set to begin on July 22, this will be one of the biggest storylines surrounding the team as we inch closer to the 2025 season.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Which Alabama football players are 2026 College Football Hall of Fame nominees?
The 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class could have a few more Alabama football connections. The National Football Foundation announced 79 players and nine coaches who are in the running for the 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame. The announcement for the class will be made in early 2026. Advertisement Here's a look at the players nominated who have Alabama football connections: Mark Ingram: Alabama football running back Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide former running back Mark Ingram on the field prior to the game against the Clemson Tigers in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports Mark Ingram was a unanimous first-team All-American and Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner. The 2009 SEC Offensive Player of the Year had 3,261 rushing yards and 42 rushing touchdowns in three seasons with the Crimson Tide. Ingram was the No. 28 overall pick of the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL draft. DeMeco Ryans: Alabama football linebacker Oct. 22, 2005; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker DeMeco Ryans (35) celebrates the game ending interception in the final seconds against the Tennessee Volunteers at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated Tennessee 6-3. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports © 2005 John David Mercer DeMeco Ryans was a unanimous first-team All-American and won the Lott IMPACT Trophy. The 2005 SEC Defensive Player of the Year had 76 tackles, 12 tackles-for-loss and 5 sacks for the Crimson Tide before being the No. 33 overall pick of the Houston Texans in the 2006 NFL draft. Dennis Franchione: Alabama football coach 27 Dec 2001 : Alabama head coach Dennis Franchione presents the trophy during post-game celebration of the Independence Bowl game against Iowa State at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, Louisiana. Alabama won 14-13. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit:A two-time NAIA Coach of the Year, Dennis Franchione finished with a 17-8 record as the head coach at Alabama in 2001-02. He led the Crimson Tide to an Independence Bowl win in 2001. Franchione also had head coaching stops at TCU, Texas A&M and Texas State. Advertisement Colin Gay covers Alabama football for The Tuscaloosa News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at cgay@ or follow him @_ColinGay on X, formerly known as Twitter. This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Alabama football players nominated for 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
USA Today
02-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Two Alabama football legends on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2026
Two Alabama football legends on College Football Hall of Fame ballot for 2026 A pair of Alabama football legends are under consideration for the College Football Hall of Fame's 2026 class. On Monday, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced the names of 79 former players and coaches who are under consideration for Hall of Fame induction. Two former Crimson Tide players are eligible for induction in the 2026 class: linebacker DeMeco Ryans and Alabama's first Heisman Trophy winner, running back Mark Ingram. Mark Ingram (2008-10) Ingram was a huge contributor for Alabama's first national championship team in 17 years -- and the Crimson Tide's first under Nick Saban -- in 2009. The Flint, Michigan, high school star rushed for 1,658 yards and 17 rushing touchdowns en route to both the Heisman Trophy and SEC Offensive Player of the Year honors. In that year's SEC Championship Game against Florida, Ingram ran for 113 yards and three touchdowns to go with a 69-yard catch-and-run as the Crimson Tide dethroned the defending national champions and quarterback Tim Tebow. A month later, Ingram was the offensive MVP in the Tide's 37-21 BCS Championship Game win over Texas at the Rose Bowl, going for 116 yards and two touchdowns. He finished his career at Alabama with 3,261 rushing yards and 42 touchdowns and single-handedly took over such games as the Crimson Tide's 20-6 win over South Carolina in 2009 when the offense had fallen into a midseason rut. Ingram rushed for 246 yards (10.3 AVG) -- primarily out of the Wildcat -- against Steve Spurrier's Gamecocks on Oct. 17 as Alabama improved to 7-0. DeMeco Ryans (2002-05) Ryans was a star linebacker at Alabama for one season under Dennis Franchione and three seasons under Mike Shula. He won the Lott IMPACT Trophy in his senior season in 2005 as part of a 10-win Alabama team that defeated Texas Tech in the Cotton Bowl and had thrilling regular-season wins over Tennessee and Florida. That same year, Ryans was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year and still holds the Alabama single-game record for tackles with 25. In his final season in Tuscaloosa, Ryans led defensive coordinator Joe Kines' unit with 76 tackles (9.5 for loss) and had 3.5 sacks, plus an interception and a forced fumble. Controversial former Alabama head coach under consideration for College Football Hall of Fame Speaking of Franchione, the two-year former Crimson Tide coach is one of nine former college football coaches on the ballot for Hall of Fame induction in 2026. Franchione led Alabama to a 7-5 season in his first year in 2001, including a 31-7 upset win over Auburn at Jordan-Hare Stadium in that year's Iron Bowl. Alabama went 10-3 in Franchione's next season in 2002 before he bolted for the Texas A&M job. The announcement for the Hall of Fame class will be made in early 2026. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinions.
