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Paul Finebaum shares take on what LSU's Brian Kelly said at SEC media days
LSU football head coach Brian Kelly met with the media on Monday at SEC media days. This event serves as an annual reminder that the college football season is getting closer and closer. Kelly's statement at the main stage addressed a variety of topics, from LSU's current team to the state of college sports. Kelly has been around a long time and is a seasoned veteran when it comes to media days. Advertisement Just as Kelly left the stage, the SEC Network cut to Paul Finebaum. What stood out most to the SEC Network commentator was Kelly's confidence. "Usually, when a coach goes on for exactly 12 minutes without answering questions, it makes it appear that he doesn't want to answer them. But he did, and he does. And I don't want to say this is a new Brian Kelly because he's 60 years old and he's had an extraordinary career, but this is Brian Kelly embracing the noise," Finebaum said from the SEC Network set. "He's like, I don't care. And some would say, well, don't you think he's putting more pressure on himself? You can't put any more pressure on yourself when you're coaching at a school where in the aftermath of Nick Saban, Les Miles, and Ed O all won national championships, and people are saying, this is your fourth year, when are you going to win one?" Finebaum said its a unique moment for Kelly at LSU, but he said he thinks Kelly believes this is the year LSU can back it up. This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Paul Finebaum shares take on LSU's Brian Kelly at SEC media days
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2 days ago
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Georgia Bulldogs OL arrested, faces felony charges
Georgia Bulldogs sophomore offensive lineman Jahzare Jackson was arrested on July 16 on four separate charges. Jackson was booked in Clarke County Jail at 11:50 p.m. ET and was released at 4:17 a.m. on July 17 after spending approximately 4 and 1/2 hours. Jackson faces three drug-related charges including possession of marijuana over one ounce, possession and use of drug-related objects, and possession of marijuana less than one ounce. Jackson was released from Clarke County Jail after posting a bond of $5,030. The vast majority of Jackson's bond ($5,000) is due to possession of marijuana over one ounce, which is a felony. Jackson was initially pulled over in his 2017 Tesla for holding a cell phone while driving (a misdemeanor in Georgia). The 6-foot-10, 350-pound offensive lineman is known for playing three years of basketball with Overtime Elite before coming to Georgia. He appeared in all 14 games last season for Georgia in primarily a special teams role. Jackson was named to the SEC's first-year academic honor roll. The University of Georgia did not comment following Jackson's arrest. Jackson's arrest came the night after coach Kirby Smart addressed the media at the 2025 SEC media days event. Jackson will likely face a suspension and possibly more consequences as his future with the team is murkier now. Follow UGAWire on Instagram or Threads!
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2 days ago
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OU football questions for SEC media days start with Brent Venables, John Mateer
ATLANTA — There will be plenty of attention on OU football Wednesday when the Sooners make their rounds at SEC media days at the College Football Hall of Fame. Much of the focus will be on OU coach Brent Venables and quarterback John Mateer. Venables is entering a critical fourth season with plenty of uncertainty. The Sooners have finished with losing records in two of Venables' three seasons, and though the defense has improved greatly during his tenure, the offense slid significantly last season under Seth Littrell and Jackson Arnold. That led to Littrell being fired late in the season and Arnold ultimately transferring to Auburn with the hire of Ben Arbuckle as the new offensive coordinator and Mateer's transfer from Washington State. The college football landscape also continues to shift, with the House settlement and potential legislation looming over the sport and demanding nimble changes. CARLSON: Adding ninth SEC game would be financial windfall for OU football, but all isn't positive While some of the pressure of those changes was mitigated by the hiring of general manager Jim Nagy and his staff will bear much of that brunt, Venables remains the face of the program. Venables also figures to face questions about the recent announcement that athletic director Joe Castiglione will retire, including how that eventual move will affect Venables' job security. While Venables isn't likely to say much about the additional pressure of this season for him — he's repeatedly said the pressure he puts on himself every season outweighs any external pressure — there's no doubt this is a critical season for Venables' tenure. After a 6-7 finish last season, OU figures to need to show progress for Venables to remain beyond 2025. In addition to Venables and Mateer, the Sooners will be represented at the event by defensive end R Mason Thomas and safety Robert Spears-Jennings. Here are three other storylines for the Sooners entering their media days session and several other storylines for the event: More: Josh Heupel excited to have former OU football teammate Seth Littrell on Tennessee's staff How good will Ben Arbuckle, John Mateer's OU football offense be? Like most years at media days, OU football's quarterback will be the talk of the Sooners' allotted time at the event. Mateer led the country with 44 touchdowns last regular season at Washington State. Now, he and former Cougars offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle have teamed up in Norman to see if they can replicate their success in the SEC. Arbuckle and Mateer spent the spring teaching their offense that ranked 12th nationally a season ago with 38.8 points per game. OU's QB1 spoke during spring ball about how important this summer would be for continuing to build chemistry with his teammates and for his personal development. He spent time as a counselor at the Manning Academy in Louisiana and it'll be insightful to hear where he thinks the Sooners' offense is just a few weeks out from preseason camp. Coming off a historically poor offensive performance last season which culminated in Seth Littrell's firing as offensive coordinator and quarterback Jackson Arnold's transfer to Auburn, Brent Venables and OU think they've found their guys in Arbuckle and Mateer. All signs point to Mateer cementing himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the SEC and all eyes will be on him as he makes his media days debut on Wednesday. More: OU athletics sets gifts record for 2025 fiscal year What do R Mason Thomas and Robert Spears-Jennings have to say about the Sooners' veteran defense? While OU lost Some big-time players from last year's defense in Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman and Ethan Downs, they've still got plenty of experience and talent returning. Thomas and Spears-Jennings each made significant strides next season to help the Sooners' defense pack plenty of punch. Spears-Jennings was second on the team with 66 tackles and led the Sooners with four forced fumbles. Thomas led OU with nine sacks, four more than any other Sooners defender. While both will undoubtedly be asked about their increased leadership roles, as well as the growth of their own games, they'll also surely have plenty to say about the state of the defense as a whole and its growth since spring practices ended. More: OU to permit football tailgating on North Oval for first time during 2025 season Whose stock has risen this summer and injury updates? It's been over three months since OU's spring camp came to a close with its first-ever Crimson Combine. Every media days there is buzz around players who have taken a jump during the summer and coaches usually provide the latest updates on injuries. The Sooners have several injuries Venables will certainly be asked about including how Javonnie Gibson is progressing after breaking his leg during spring practice and if Jayden Gibson will be ready for the season. Eli Bowen and Kendel Dolby have been rehabbing and Venables will surely provide an update on their statuses. OU also received a few transfers following spring camp including offensive lineman Jake Maikkula and kicker Tate Sandell, and it'll be interesting to hear how their summers have been. More: Adding ninth SEC game would be financial windfall for OU football, but all isn't positive Other storylines to watch for at SEC media days How Jackson Arnold is fitting in at Auburn: Arnold will represent the Tigers at media days as their QB1. What he'll say about his time at OU, his offseason and his expectations at Auburn will be fascinating. SEC folks' reactions to Joe Castiglione's retirement news: The most significant story of the Sooners' offseason will be a hot topic. Castiglione is one of the most respected athletic directors in the country. Arch Manning mania: While OU feels like it has found its difference-maker at quarterback, no player in the country will have more expectations on him than Manning. Brenen Thompson's reunion with Jeff Lebby: It'll be interesting to hear former Sooners wide receiver Brenen Thompson's thoughts on playing under Jeff Lebby again at Mississippi State and his reflections on his time at OU. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OU football questions for SEC media days start with Brent Venables
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3 days ago
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Auburn football administered personality tests this offseason: What the Tigers said about it
This offseason, Auburn football administered personality tests to its players and coaches. Here's what the Tigers said about it at SEC media days.
