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From @devinjackson.bsky.social (follow him if you don't) on the other site Now we're talking... Eagles meet with my "he's the first pick in every mock I do" prospect - TJ Sanders

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The Philly/South Jersey football scene is well represented at the NFL combine this week, headlined by Abdul Carter. From Kyle McCord and Will Howard to Fadil Diggs, I breakdown their skill sets and draft projection of the 8 players from the area: www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-d...

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#Alabama LB Jihaad Campbell had a monster game against LSU this year (12 tackles, 3 TFLs, 1.5 sacks, 1 FF) and consistently made plays in all facets: PBU in one on one coverage, couple of one-on-one tackles in space, blitzing from depth, winning as edge rusher. Impactful player at 3 levels.

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Mock draft Monday! Here’s my first full one-round projection of the cycle, a few QBs in the top 10, a run on edge rushers, a late run on O-linemen, and the #Eagles replenish their defensive line: www.inquirer.com/eagles/2025-...

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Former Temple head coach Stan Drayton is reportedly joining Penn State as the new RBs coach. He's coached RBs on two national title teams (Florida in 2006, Ohio State in 2014) and also had stops at Texas, in the NFL with the Bears: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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starting to grind out my scouting reports over on the Two Gap substack with @devinjackson.bsky.social with some graphics made by yours truly. starting today with Shedeur Sanders and Tyler Warren! summaries here and full writeups linked below:

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Jim Knowles had three channels on TV growing up in North Philly and spent his Sundays watching Penn State football highlights. He's been a DC for the last 15 season and will now coach the school he grew up watching. My story off of Knowles' intro presser w/PSU: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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When Donovan Ezeiruaku was 7, he wrote making it to the NFL down on his goal sheet. His performance at this week's Senior Bowl practices brought him one step closer to that dream. My story on Ezeiruaku's Williamstown roots, his breakout season, and more: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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got better every day this week, too -- another good looking Toledoan

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Almost a year ago, the #Eagles made first contact with Quinyon Mitchell at the Senior Bowl, and became their first-round pick a few months later. Could Darius Alexander be up next? My story on Alexander's big week, who I spoke to after today's practice: www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagle...

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I'm a big fan of what #LSU TE Mason Taylor did this week at the Senior Bowl and I think the #Eagles will be intrigued by him as a potential Dallas Goedert successor: www.inquirer.com/eagles/eagle...

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Carson Wentz beamed with joy as the celebrations begun last night inside of the Chiefs locker room. He told me getting to this point has “been a journey.” On Wentz’s second act, the mutual respect between he and Patrick Mahomes, and facing the Eagles: www.inquirer.com/eagles/carso...

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Checking in from Kansas City. Covering Bills-Chiefs tonight!

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So news before the Eagles-Commanders game begins: Penn State is hiring defensive coordinator Jim Knowles away from Ohio State: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Busy day of news for Penn State this morning/afternoon. PSU DC Tom Allen and Clemson close to getting a deal done, while the Nittany Lions get a big boost with RBs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen set to return in 2025: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Abdul Carter has opted to enter the NFL draft: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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The Penn State locker room was raw with emotion and tears. At the podium, James Franklin and Drew Allar shed tears. A 27-24 Orange Bowl loss will sting Penn State in another long offseason. But a new standard has been set after this CFP run. Here’s what comes next: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Tom Deahn, who now works in the hotel industry, was the director of football ops at Maryland when James Franklin was there and worked at the same position for Al Golden's staffs at Temple and Miami. He's torn on who to root for tonight at the Orange Bowl: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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The energy and attention to detail James Franklin has exhibited daily for the Nittany Lions have not wavered. Now, becoming the first Black coach in a national title game could be his reward.

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Before this game gets started: The fact that this is a matchup between 2 Black HCs with the chance to go to a Natty is so, so cool

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Football will be played here in less than 2 hours.

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James Franklin entered the coaching profession in 1995. Those who knew him in his early years says he hasn't changed much. A relentless recruiter, very detail-oriented, and a champion for minority coaches. My big feature on the PSU coach ahead of the Orange Bowl: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Notre Dame D-coordinator Al Golden was called the 'godfather' of its defense. His players dug up his old film when he was a TE at Penn State during the 1990 ND-PSU game when he caught a TD pass to help upset the No. 1 Irish. My story Golden's impact at Notre Dame: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Penn State LT Drew Shelton carried around the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl sign after their win against Boise State and had a key block that spring Nick Singleton’s sealing TD run against Boise. On Shelton’s rise, his O-line coach Phil Trautwein giving him praise and more: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Three stats to know for Notre Dame-Penn State in the Orange Bowl: Penn State's defense ranks eighth in rush defense, Notre Dame ranks 11th in rushing offense, Notre Dame's defense is one of the top units in forcing turnovers, and more: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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A first look at the Penn State-Notre Dame matchup at the Orange Bowl, led by their dual threat QB Riley Leonard, an excellent defense coached by former Nittany Lions player, Temple coach Al Golden, and the history James Franklin and Marcus Freeman can make: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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After Drew Allar’s three touchdown performance last night, his OC, Andy Kotelnicki, said he could see “the total growth” of his QB over his two years as a starter. On Allar’s performance last night and how he’s stepping up for Penn State in big moments: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Brought in the New Year at the Fiesta Bowl. Happy New Year everyone!🙏🏾

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Penn State D-line Deion Barnes took an unconventional coaching path. James Franklin gave him the D-line job after he dominated his interview after being a GA for 3 years. The North Philly native wants to help his players make it further than he did as a player: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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James Montgomery watched Ashton Jeanty as a freshman rush for 109 and 2 TDs when he was Fresno State RB coach. Then he became Boise’s RB coach and Jeanty ran for 182 yards in the ‘23 spring game. On Jeanty’s rise and Penn State’s challenge to slow him down on NYE: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Media day vibes from the Fiesta Bowl.

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Penn State QB Drew Allar arrives for in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl.

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James Franklin and Penn State have arrived in Phoenix for the Fiesta Bowl.

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Early week Fiesta Bowl views

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Boise State special teams coordinator Stacy Collins was at Penn State for 2 seasons at the same position. PSU players say he was a funny guy, brought the energy, and invited players like Dom DeLuca to his house for dinner. He’ll face his old team in the Fiesta Bowl: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Does Penn State have what it takes to make a national title run? I break down their strength and a couple glaring weaknesses, including their dominant pass rush and running back duo that’s difficult to stop. Drew Allar and his WRs will be key, too: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Will be on site for Boise-Penn State starting this weekend but an initial report on how each team is preparing for the other’s offensive stars: Ashton Jeanty and Tyler Warren: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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SMU is attacking Penn State just like the way I thought they might in my breakdown of their offense last week. Tempo, vertical throws, etc. More here: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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Former Imhotep star Enai White played just 168 snaps in 3 seasons with Texas A&M, but showed his potential as a freshman in 2022. Now, he'll be coached by fellow Philly native Deion Barnes at #PennState. More on White transferring to the Nittany Lions: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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When Andrew Goodman finished his playing career at Penn State 2011, he thought he left the game behind. But he worked only 4 years in logistics before changing course. He’s now the Director of Football ops for Tennessee and in charge of program planning and travel: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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In today’s #Philadelphia Inquirer (@inquirer.com) sports section, players with ties to Philly in the playoffs ➡️ Subscribe: bit.ly/35VPCCH ⬅️ ➡️ Inquirer sports: bit.ly/3ODtiCj ⬅️ #CFBPlayoff #WeAre #NationalChampionship

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Abdul Carter is a star at Penn State, but his high school coach John Steinmetz saw his potential early on at La Salle College HS. Now, Carter is “the best defensive player” PSU DC Tom Allen says. On Carter’s North Philly roots, journey to stardom, and more: www.inquirer.com/college-spor...

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