Parker Gillam

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Mizzou Athletics Beat Writer, Sports Journalist at Rock M Nation

Sports Editor @TheEJLive | Freelance for @SatDownSouth | Mizzou '24 | College Athletics Enthusiast | WTD

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Brock Vandagriff, Kentucky QB and former 5-star Georgia signee, reportedly retiring from football

Dec 29, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

By Parker Gillam via Saturday Down South, Brock Vandagriff is not returning to play for Kentucky nor is he entering the transfer portal. Instead, according to Jon Hale of the Lexington Herald-Leader, Vandagriff is set to retire from the game of football. Vandagriff is a former 5-star recruit out of Bogart, Georgia who originally signed with Kirby Smart and his home-state Georgia.
Kenny Pickett trolled online for one of the worst pass attempts you'll ever see

Dec 29, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Home > Pittsburgh Panthers > Kenny Pickett trolled online for one of the worst pass attempts you'll ever see Ad Disclosure Kenny Pickett recently stepped in for the injured Jalen Hurts to guide the Philadelphia Eagles through the remainder of the regular season as one of the top seeds in the NFC. Pickett took over against the Washington Commanders last week and was serviceable, throwing for 143 yards, 1 touchdown and an interception.
Florida RB Montrell Johnson declares for NFL Draft

Dec 22, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Florida running back Montrell Johnson announced his intent to enter the 2025 NFL Draft on Sunday. The former Louisiana transfer is forgoing his final year of eligibility. Johnson followed his head coach from Lafayette to Gainesville when Billy Napier took the lead gig at Florida. With the Ragin' Cajun, Johnson was the Sun Belt's Freshman of the Year, as he ran for 838 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2021, helping lead his club to a 13-1 season, Sun Belt title and New Orleans Bowl win.
Former Alabama WR Jameson Williams rips off electric 82-yard TD vs. Bears

Dec 22, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Former Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams is having the best season of his young NFL career in 2024, and he emphasized that by recording the longest touchdown of his career with an 82-yard catch that went for a score against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Ole Miss lands transfer commitment from Wake Forest WR Deuce Alexander

Dec 22, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Ole Miss and Lane Kiffin continue to be maestros of the transfer portal era thanks to a large financial support system set up by "The Grove Collective," and they struck again by landing a commitment from Wake Forest wide receiver Deuce Alexander. The former Demon Deacon redshirted in 2023 and proceeded to explode onto the scene with a productive 2024 campaign.
Kentucky lands commitment from WKU center transfer Evan Wibberley

Dec 22, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Kentucky and Mark Stoops have shown that they were less than pleased with the program's 4-8 record in 2024 given their efforts in the transfer portal thus far. The latest addition for the Wildcats comes in the form of a pledge from Western Kentucky transfer center Evan Wibberley, who announced his commitment to join the "Big Blue Wall" of Kentucky on Sunday.
Mizzou adds Stanford specialist transfer Connor Weselman

Dec 22, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Parker Gillam

Mizzou has been a strong force in the transfer portal during Eli Drinkwitz's tenure, and that trend continued when the Tigers landed the services of Stanford transfer punter Connor Weselman on Sunday. The graduate transfer redshirted in 2021 and did not appear in a game during the 2022 campaign. In 2023, Weselman worked primarily as a holder but also punted in eight games, registering seven 50+ yard boots and averaging 42.2 yards per punt.
Josh Heupel comments on Tennessee not receiving home CFP game

Dec 8, 2024 | saturdaydownsouth.com | Parker Gillam

Josh Heupel’s Tennessee squad will enter the College Football Playoff as the No. 9 seed in the bracket, with the Volunteers making their first-ever appearance in the CFP. That No. 9 seed does mean that the Vols will be hitting the road for their opening-round matchup, and they will be headed to Columbus to take on No. 8 Ohio State in the Horseshoe on Dec. 21.
James Franklin on balancing CFP selection process: 'Everybody should be in a conference'

Dec 8, 2024 | saturdaytradition.com | Parker Gillam

James Franklin’s Penn State Nittany Lions are in the College Football Playoff for the first time, and they will get to host No. 11 SMU as the No. 6 seed on Dec. 21. As was the case with many of the CFP head coaches Sunday, Franklin was asked about his thoughts on the current makeup of the Playoff and how teams are seeded based on the system. Franklin explained that he believes every team should play in a conference and should play the same amount of league games.
Opening betting lines for first-round CFP games released

Dec 8, 2024 | saturdaytradition.com | Parker Gillam

The first official 12-team playoff bracket was unveiled Sunday, and the betting lines for all the opening-round matchups were listed shortly after.