The midweek slate of action saw Newcastle United and Manchester United flip places in the Premier League table. That means, heading into the weekend clash versus Sheffield United, Newcastle are behind the eight ball in the race to nab the final guaranteed UEFA Europa League qualification slot. United are in the driver's seat now to lock sixth place, but who knows what could … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction vs Sheffield United
Newcastle Team News vs Sheffield: Livramento, Wilson, Pope, Trippier
For Newcastle United, the squad is finally starting to get healthier. Both Callum Wilson and Valentino Livramento (ankle) came back into the team for the midweek loss to Crystal Palace. Tino, after having missed the last 10 games due to injury, played 25 minutes off the bench. Maybe he plays a larger role on Saturday? Perhaps Wilson features this time? … [Read more...] about Newcastle Team News vs Sheffield: Livramento, Wilson, Pope, Trippier
Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United
Unfortunately, the final season for Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool will end with just one trophy- the League Cup. There will be no double, treble or quadruple. "I don't know why I need to answer the question, but I know how it works," Klopp responded to a reporter query yesterday that pertained to the end of their Premier League title hopes. "You can see the table. We need a … [Read more...] about Liverpool FC Starting XI Prediction at West Ham United
Liverpool Team News at West Ham United: Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley
Cody Gakpo missed the Merseyside Derby last night, but he had a very valid reason. "Cody probably has the best excuse of all! Timing is not great, but much more important; right now, they are expecting a baby; now, maybe! So, these are two changes we had to make," said Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. That's right, the Dutchman's partner went into labor this week, and he took … [Read more...] about Liverpool Team News at West Ham United: Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota, Conor Bradley
Illini WR Isaiah Williams Took Unique Path to NFL Draft
As the 2024 NFL Draft approaches, we look back on the college career arc of Illinois Fighting Illini wide receiver and return specialist Isaiah Williams. The narrative of his college career is a bit reminiscent of Aaron Bailey. Just like Bailey, Williams was a very highly rated quarterback recruit who chose Illinois, instead of one of the blue blood programs who offered him, … [Read more...] about Illini WR Isaiah Williams Took Unique Path to NFL Draft
Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft Update (4-25-24)
Detroit Rock City is ready to rock tomorrow night, as the NFL Draft is here! (Ready to rock, but not ready to roll. Rock is still here, but what happened to "roll?") Meaning it is time for our final 2024 NFL Mock Draft. Projecting who each NFL team will take on draft night is a very popular activity, as there are literally hundreds of NFL mock drafts available on the … [Read more...] about Final 2024 NFL Mock Draft Update (4-25-24)
50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
It is now Scouting Combine week, which means we have enough soundbites for every NFL draft prospect to make some word salad. Actually, the gobbedly-gook started flowing well before this week, due to the over-usage of NFL Draft cliches. All Draftniks do it, not just Mel Kiper or Daniel Jeremiah. Yes, I'm aware that many of these are just scouting terms that have made their … [Read more...] about 50 of the Worst NFL Draft Cliches, Buzzwords, and Word Salad
West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC
Since March 7, across all competitions, West Ham United have won just twice, and only once against an English opponent. That is eight matches in total, and along the way, they got knocked out of Europa League. And entering the weekend clash with Liverpool FC, it looks like they won't be returning to the UEL next season. The Irons are fading fast from the top six. Of course, … [Read more...] about West Ham United Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC