Eric Single

Atlanta

Senior Editor, College Football at The Athletic

Deputy Managing Editor, The Athletic College Sports. Let's just settle back and watch a young man who is fulfilling his athletic potential.

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Mount St. Mary's rolls past American; Texas vs. Xavier on deck

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Bob Harkins |Eric Single

Texas has proven capable of beating good teams, possessing wins over Missouri, Texas A&M and Kentucky while compiling a record of 19-15. The Longhorns were just 6-12 in the admittedly difficult SEC, however. Xavier, meanwhile, is 21-11, 13-7 in the Big East
CBS nails Michigan-USC drama, Alyssa Lang's weather report shines in Week 4

Sep 23, 2024 | nytimes.com | Eric Single

It's OK to admit that many of us slept on Week 4's potential. With Georgia and Alabama resting up for their Week 5 showdown (which ESPN networks promoted relentlessly throughout Saturday's action) and Ohio State hosting Marshall as its final Big Ten tuneup, the pressure was on the rest of the Top 25 and beyond to step up. And step up they did, with multiple memorable finishes, a healthy dose of upset scares and prime-time showcases that were loaded with narratives.
Who Dominated Week 1 Viewer Experience?

Sep 2, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Eric Single

College football Saturdays are an exercise in information overload. The amount of simultaneous action and the lack of regimented kickoff windows mean rarely is everyone watching the same thing. One result of all that chaos: College fans form very, very strong opinions about the television networks and broadcasters charged with bringing them the action.
Did ABC, NBC, ESPN call it best in Week 1?

Sep 2, 2024 | nytimes.com | Eric Single

College football Saturdays are an exercise in information overload. The amount of simultaneous action and the lack of regimented kickoff windows mean rarely is everyone watching the same thing. One result of all that chaos: College fans form very, very strong opinions about the television networks and broadcasters charged with bringing them the action.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 26, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Eric Single

By Eric Single via The Athletic, The New Orleans Saints selected Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry with the No. 41 pick in Friday's second round of the NFL Draft. McKinstry was a mainstay of the Crimson Tide secondary during Nick Saban's final three seasons at the helm, delivering on his five-star prospect status and arriving in the NFL with an extensive record of lockdown play on the outside.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 26, 2024 | theathletic.com | Eric Single

The New Orleans Saints selected Alabama cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry with the No. 41 pick in Friday's second round of the NFL Draft. McKinstry was a mainstay of the Crimson Tide secondary during Nick Saban's final three seasons at the helm, delivering on his five-star prospect status and arriving in the NFL with an extensive record of lockdown play on the outside.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 25, 2024 | theathletic.com | Eric Single

The Detroit Lions selected Alabama cornerback Terrion Arnold with the No. 24 pick in Thursday's first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. The Lions traded picks 29 and 73 to the Dallas Cowboys for No. 24 and a 2025 seventh-rounder.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 25, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Eric Single |Jourdan Rodrigue

By Eric Single and Jourdan Rodrigue via The Athletic, By Eric Single and Jourdan Rodrigue 16m ago The Los Angeles Rams selected Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse with the No. 19 pick in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. Verse, who started his college career at the FCS level with Albany before transferring up and starring for the Seminoles, will now bring his electric suite of pass-rush skills to the Rams' defensive front.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 25, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Eric Single

By Eric Single via The Athletic, The Indianapolis Colts selected UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu with the No. 15 pick in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. He was the first defensive player picked on the evening. Once forced to medically retire from football while at Washington, Latu bounced back and made the most of his second chance with the Bruins, dominating the Pac-12 and earning his spot in Round 1.
How he fits, pick grade and scouting intel

Apr 25, 2024 | theathletic.com | Eric Single

The Los Angeles Rams selected Florida State edge rusher Jared Verse with the No. 19 pick in Thursday's first round of the NFL Draft. Verse, who started his college career at the FCS level with Albany before transferring up and starring for the Seminoles, will now bring his electric suite of pass-rush skills to the Rams'defensive front.