Tag Archives: Playoffs

Jay Gruden Excited to Coach Alex Smith

One third-round pick and one cornerback later, the Washington Redskins gained quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs. The Redskins gave Smith a four-year contract for $94 million which ended the Kirk Cousins Redskins era. Head coach Jay Gruden has been in Orlando this week for the annual NFL …

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OKC Thunder Winning Under Donovan

At the beginning of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder had what some would refer to as a dull start. The Thunder were 14-15 back in December at the start of the season. Even after losing Durant, former Gator great coach Billy Donovan has made a new game plan this year …

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Lue takes leave from the Cavs

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence due to health problems. Breaking: Cavs announce Tyronn Lue is taking a leave of absence, associate HC Larry Drew will take over pic.twitter.com/vChrY5A3UU — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 19, 2018 On Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls, Lue remained …

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Gainesville/Eastside Look to Advance to Regional Finals

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The regional semifinals for high school girls’ basketball begin tonight. Two local teams will take the court tonight. Gainesville vs. Nease Gainesville High School is on the road tonight to face Nease. The Gainesville Hurricanes are 22-7 on the season. Gainesville beat St. Augustine in the regional quarterfinals with a …

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Doug Pederson’s Path to Super Bowl LII

After a short head-coaching career, Doug Pederson has already made it to the top. His Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII on Sunday. Playing Career Although his success as a head coach has come quickly, Pederson hasn’t always had it easy. As a …

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Should College Football Playoffs Expand?

It’s one of the trending topics going around college football at the moment. Should college football playoffs be expanded to eight teams? Or should it stay the same? The 2017 College Football Playoffs The top four ranked teams this season are Clemson, Oklahoma, Georgia and Alabama. No. 1 Clemson is …

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Georgia earnes playoff spot

With a win against the Auburn Tigers, Georgia claimed the program’s 13th SEC title. It was the first since 2005 and earned the Bulldogs a spot in the College Football Playoffs. The selection committee ranked the Bulldogs third. They will face the Oklahoma Sooners in the Rose Bowl on new …

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