Shreya Nag

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Bill Belichick’s life hasn’t been the same since he boarded that flight to Florida in 2021. That’s when he met his sweetheart, Jordon Hudson. Now, the 24-year-old hasn’t just taken over the former Patriots head coach’s life; she’s also making inroads with the UNC staff. Remember when the Tar Heels received a withdrawal from ‘Hard Knocks’ to get them featured on the NFL documentary! It was reportedly Hudson and her growing creative influence that put up a fence. That was just the beginning, though.

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Is the ‘U factor’ back in Miami? Mario Cristobal put together an unbelievable 10-3 with Cam Ward under the center. The Washington transfer has been the key instrument in transforming the UM offense. With a solid 4,313 passing yards, 39 touchdowns over a stretch of 13 games, Ward solidified his legacy before taking it to the Tennessee Titans as the coveted No.1 pick. His exceptional chemistry with veteran receiver Xavier Restrepo made the job yet more daunting for Carson Beck to do.

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Deion Sanders has been infamous for having no filter. The iconic Coach Prime barely hesitated to speak his mind, no matter what the subject was. Remember when he came out of his retirement to play Baltimore Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis? Deion’s former teammate has some philosophy to share with the world. His larger-than-life thoughts have always been a recurring theme in the football world. But this time, it comes with a four-word backup from none other than Coach Prime. “This man has everything.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Shreya Nag

Phil Robertson, widely remembered for his role as the patriarch of “Duck Dynasty,” passed away on May 25 at the age of 79. The loss is deeply felt by the entertainment industry. However, the college football world is also mourning as they lost one of their own. Before his foray into the world of television and movies, Robertson found his footing in college football. Growing up in Vivian, a small rural community in Louisiana, he emerged as an exceptionally gifted athlete.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Shreya Nag

Marcus Freeman took the Irish to the national championship game, but they ultimately fell short against Ryan Day and his squad. It’s been a bit of a rollercoaster for Notre Dame; they were on the brink of success but had to hit the reset button and quietly work on getting their groove back. Their offense struggled in the end, especially against the Buckeyes’ attempts to shut down the run game. But spring has been a great time for reflection and making updates.