Larry Hartstein

Mar 19, 2024 | cbssports.com | Larry Hartstein

In 16 of the past 22 NCAA Tournaments, at least one No. 13 seed has knocked off a No. 4 seed. It happened again last season when No. 13 Furman toppled No. 4 Virginia in dramatic fashion. With 12 seconds left, the Cavaliers inbounded the ball with a two-point lead. All they had to do was advance the ball and wait to get fouled. But a Paladins trap led to an errant pass. Garrett Hein intercepted, fed JP Pegues, and the sophomore stepped confidently into the game-winning 3-pointer.

Mar 18, 2024 | cbssports.com | Larry Hartstein

For a long time, the madness didn't extend to the No. 16 line. Every No. 1 seed prevailed in this matchup through 2017. Sure, there were big-time scares -- top-seeded Georgetown scraping by Princeton, 50-49, in 1989; Oklahoma outlasting East Tennessee State 72-71 that same season; Michigan State surviving Murray State in overtime the following year -- but no basketball giant had to deal with the embarrassment of getting victimized by a No. 16. Lightning struck twice, five years apart.

Oct 29, 2023 | cbssports.com | Larry Hartstein

O'Donnell (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports. With Bradley Pinion dealing with an illness, O'Donnell was signed to the Falcons' practice squad and elevated to the active roster Saturday. However, Pinion has cleared the issue, so O'Donnell's services won't be needed.

Oct 28, 2023 | cbssports.com | Larry Hartstein |Dave Richard

The Falcons signed O'Donnell to their practice squad Saturday and also elevated him to the active roster ahead of Sunday's contest against the Titans, Scott Bair of the team's official site reports. The Falcons wasted no time elevating O'Donnell with starting punter Bradley Pinion (illness) questionable for Sunday's game. O'Donnell last played for Green Bay in 2022 after eight seasons with the Bears.

Aug 28, 2023 | cbssports.com | Larry Hartstein |Dave Richard |Igor Mello

O'Donnell was cut by the Packers on Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. After eight seasons in Chicago, O'Donnell headed north to Green Bay in 2022. He netted 38.5 yards per punt including 24 located inside the red zone during his one season in green and gold. The veteran was competing against Daniel Whelan for punting duties this year and ultimately came up short. He will now look for a fresh start elsewhere.