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The Seniors category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 has been narrowed down from 34 to 9 semifinalists, with voting ongoing to select the final three to be considered as finalists for induction next August in Canton.
CBS Sports revealed its 2025 preseason College Football All-American Team, featuring top players across various positions, with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith as the only unanimous selection, highlighting standout talents like Cade Klubnik, Jeremiah Love, and others on offense, defense, and special teams.
Christopher Darnell Jones Jr., a former University of Virginia student, pleaded guilty to the 2022 murders of three football players and the wounding of two others on campus. The shooting occurred on a charter bus returning from a trip to Washington, D.C. Jones faces a maximum sentence of five life terms plus 23 years, with sentencing scheduled for February. The university has settled with the victims' families for $9 million and plans to release an independent investigation report after the criminal proceedings conclude.
The University of Virginia will pay $9 million in a settlement related to a 2022 campus shooting that killed three football players and wounded two other students. Some families are demanding the immediate release of an independent probe into the shooting, which was postponed to avoid affecting the alleged shooter's trial. The settlement, approved by a judge, includes $2 million each to the families of the deceased and $3 million total to the wounded students.
Rutgers coach Greg Schiano expresses confidence in his 2024 recruiting class, emphasizing the importance of finding players who align with the program's values and philosophy.
The Baltimore Ravens players and their families are gearing up for a festive Thanksgiving celebration. Guard Kevin Zeitler's wife, Sara, is taking on the role of team mom and preparing a lavish feast for the offensive line, while defensive tackle Michael Pierce's wife, Erica, is hosting the defensive front. The menu includes a variety of dishes such as turkey, ham, stuffing, potatoes, mac & cheese, and green bean casserole. Some players have their families fly in to cook, while others opt for catering. The team is looking forward to a day of relaxation and indulgence before their Christmas game in San Francisco.
Two former University at Buffalo football players, Blake Hiligh and Zach Pilarcek, have been arraigned on charges of animal cruelty after a video surfaced on social media showing them allegedly beating a male miniature poodle named Kobe with a leather belt. The players were dismissed from the football team, but remain enrolled at the university. If convicted, they could face up to one year in jail. The UB football program has expressed zero tolerance for such behavior.