NHL Power Rankings: One word to describe each team’s season
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Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporter
Another week into the NHL season, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Vegas Golden Knights continue to roll. That’s not a major surprise, though the hot starts for the Vancouver Canucks and Montreal Canadiens do qualify as at least mild shocks.
For this week’s Power Rankings, we tried to distill each team’s season thus far into a single word — whether good, bad or somewhere in between.
How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors each send in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here.
Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the preseason edition, published Oct. 26. Points percentages are through Thursday’s games.
Previous ranking: 1
Points percentage: 95.45%
Next seven days: vs. COL (Nov. 4), @ ANA (Nov. 5), vs. LA (Nov. 8)
In a word: Commanding. Vegas earned at least a point in each of its first 10 games (the only blemish an overtime loss to Chicago) while looking poised to not only repeat as Cup champions but get back to that pinnacle with gusto. The Golden Knights are the team to beat right now.
Previous ranking: 3
Points percentage: 95.00%
Next seven days: @ DET (Nov. 4), @ DAL (Nov. 6), vs. NYI (Nov. 9)
In a word: Striking. Boston does love correcting its doubters. The Bruins once again silenced their critics with an impressive 6-0 start that has carried them back to the top of the standings — where they’ll likely remain if the team’s suffocating defense and capable scorers have anything to say.
Previous ranking: 4
Points percentage: 83.33%
Next seven days: @ VAN (Nov. 4), vs. BOS (Nov. 6), @ CBJ (Nov. 9)
In a word: Sublime. The Stars are fun. They’re fast. They’re competitive. Even when teetering on the edge — the Stars have often played past regulation — there’s a spark to them that makes this a wonderfully watchable team. We’ll see how far that pep can take it.
Previous ranking: 2
Points percentage: 77.78%
Next seven days: @ VGK (Nov. 4), vs. NJ (Nov. 7), vs. SEA (Nov. 9)
In a word: Engaging. Colorado smashed its way to a 6-0 start (while outscoring opponents 28-12) that put the league on notice about the recent Stanley Cup champions’ continued ability to dominate. Then a pair of shutout losses to Pittsburgh and Buffalo? Didn’t see that coming. The Avalanche will clearly be keeping us on our toes.
Previous ranking: 6
Points percentage: 80.00%
Next seven days: @ MIN (Nov. 4), vs. DET (Nov. 7), vs. MIN (Nov. 9)
In a word: Entertaining. New York has been winning in all sorts of ways, with contributions from an impressive depth of talent. The Rangers have also shown their resiliency in tight matchups, the ability to win battles at 5-on-5 or on special teams, and benefited from electric performances via top skaters like Artemi Panarin. New York can seriously steal a spotlight.
Previous ranking: 9
Points percentage: 75.00%
Next seven days: vs. DAL (Nov. 4), vs. EDM (Nov. 6), @ OTT (Nov. 9)
In a word: Surprising. Vancouver has turned heads — in a good way! The Canucks reeled off solid wins to start the season and have continued to mesh in a way we haven’t seen in years out of Vancouver’s group. And Elias Pettersson‘s excellent start is leading the charge. This is a more stable, evolved and mature Canucks team.
Previous ranking: 10
Points percentage: 72.22%
Next seven days: @ STL (Nov. 3), @ CHI (Nov. 5), @ COL (Nov. 7)
In a word: Compelling. New Jersey was an easy pick to go far this season. And Jack Hughes? He looks better than ever. The devil for these Devils is in the details — mostly their defensive ones. If New Jersey can lock in consistently from the blue line and reap the reward of excellent goaltending too, then we’ll know with increased certainty whether this is a legit Cup contender.
Previous ranking: 5
Points percentage: 59.09%
Next seven days: vs. BOS (Nov. 4), @ NYR (Nov. 7), vs. MTL (Nov. 9)
In a word: Impressive. Detroit is a darling of the early season for good reason. The Red Wings have a dynamic forward group bolstered by the addition of Alex DeBrincat, their defensive play is showing improvement and the whole roster looks confident. As well the Wings should, given the success they’ve been earning.
Previous ranking: 8
Points percentage: 70.00%
Next seven days: @ PHI (Nov. 4), @ VGK (Nov. 8), vs. PIT (Nov. 9)
In a word: Consistent. Los Angeles has kept an even keel. The Kings win when they should (mostly), stay in the fight up against the league’s best, are terrific road warriors and play to a sound structure. They’ve got an unflappable, California cool.
Previous ranking: 7
Points percentage: 60.00%
Next seven days: vs. BUF (Nov. 4), vs. TB (Nov. 6), vs. OTT (Nov. 8)
In a word: Dramatic. Toronto is never dull. In less than a month there has been a goal song controversy, a goalie conundrum, baffling losses, chaotic wins, spectacular star showings (hello, William Nylander and Auston Matthews) and struggling newbies (see: Tyler Bertuzzi). It’s a lot. But that’s all in a month’s work for the (solidly good) Leafs.
Previous ranking: 23
Points percentage: 60.00%
Next seven days: @ STL (Nov. 4), vs. TB (Nov. 7), @ DET (Nov. 9)
In a word: Progressing. Montreal has consistently improved throughout the early slate. The Canadiens aren’t bothered by a hiccup here or there; if anything, they seem to take actual lessons from their mistakes. Montreal’s recent shootout loss to Vegas is a great example of how, when the Canadiens put together a full-team effort, they can stay close with anyone.
Previous ranking: 11
Points percentage: 55.00%
Next seven days: @ OTT (Nov. 4), @ TOR (Nov. 6), @ MTL (Nov. 7), vs. CHI (Nov. 9)
In a word: Predictable. Tampa Bay is what we thought it would be: a middle-of-the-pack team leaning on its veterans while obviously missing its top-end goaltender. The Lightning have kept themselves in the mix with enough wins that when Andrei Vasilevskiy is able to return it’s likely — given recent history — they’ll start trending further upward.
Previous ranking: 20
Points percentage: 66.67%
Next seven days: vs. CAR (Nov. 4), vs. MIN (Nov. 7), @ BOS (Nov. 9)
In a word: Passable. New York is a one-man band many nights, and the star of the show is Ilya Sorokin. The Islanders’ netminder can steal his team a point or two it likely didn’t deserve. But that can’t last forever. New York should be doing more to aid Sorokin in keeping the team on track.
Previous ranking: 14
Points percentage: 54.55%
Next seven days: @ NYI (Nov. 4), vs. BUF (Nov. 7)
In a word: Perplexing. Carolina is a Cup favorite that hasn’t exuded consistent championship form. The Hurricanes have been scattered defensively — giving up six-plus goals in three of their first six games — and the pendulum just keeps swinging between compelling wins and head-scratching losses. Who knows what’s coming next?
Previous ranking: 29
Points percentage: 60.00%
Next seven days: vs. VGK (Nov. 5), vs. PIT (Nov. 7)
In a word: Dogged. Anaheim might not be in the playoff hunt all season, but that hasn’t stopped it from keeping up with its toughest opponents so far. The Ducks have beaten veteran teams (namely Boston and Carolina) and are pushing for two points most nights. It’s a great experience for their young core to see some wins stacking up.
Previous ranking: 31
Points percentage: 50.00%
Next seven days: vs. CBJ (Nov. 4), vs. FLA (Nov. 8)
In a word: Developing. Washington started poorly but has recently begun turning a corner. Where before the Caps couldn’t buy a goal, they’ve begun finding the back of the net with regularity, and the wins are stacking up along with the Capitals’ seemingly renewed confidence in their own system. The only question now is, how will Nicklas Backstrom‘s absence affect Washington’s future prospects?
Previous ranking: 13
Points percentage: 55.00%
Next seven days: @ CHI (Nov. 4), vs. CBJ (Nov. 6), @ WSH (Nov. 8)
In a word: Persistent. Florida started behind the eight ball with Aaron Ekblad, Brandon Montour and Sam Bennett sidelined by injuries. The Panthers managed those setbacks and after a couple of bad losses have pulled themselves together (mostly) to make the most of who is available. Florida’s strength of character carried it far last season; that could be the case again in this one.
Previous ranking: 17
Points percentage: 50.00%
Next seven days: @ ARI (Nov. 4), @ STL (Nov. 7), vs. NSH (Nov. 9)
In a word: Developing. Winnipeg is like a Polaroid mid-shake. We’re still waiting to see the final product, the foundation that makes this team tick. The Jets have good personnel in place, but the results have been too streaky to say what their identity might ultimately be.
Previous ranking: 21
Points percentage: 55.00%
Next seven days: vs. WPG (Nov. 4), vs. SEA (Nov. 7), @ STL (Nov. 9)
In a word: Underrated. Arizona might not be a playoff hopeful, but it has some rising talents who can put the Coyotes back in that conversation sooner than later. Whether it’s waiver-wire pickup Juuso Valimaki, breakout performer Michael Carcone or the bruising Liam O’Brien, these Coyotes get contributions from all corners (and types of skaters) across the board.
Previous ranking: 24
Points percentage: 50.00%
Next seven days: vs. PHI (Nov. 3), @ TOR (Nov. 4), @ CAR (Nov. 7)
In a word: Mystifying. Buffalo has been scattered from the start. Are the Sabres contenders? Pretenders? Ready to launch or still figuring it out? That narrative continues playing out nightly without a clear answer. Buffalo has undeniable potential. Can the Sabres reach it this season and get back into the playoffs?
Previous ranking: 15
Points percentage: 45.00%
Next seven days: @ BUF (Nov. 3), vs. LA (Nov. 4), @ SJ (Nov. 7)
In a word: Purposeful. Philadelphia is better than expected — while also staying true to its rebuilding principles. The Flyers have collected solid wins and aren’t an easy out for any team. Maintaining a balanced mindset about present and future needs should allow the Flyers to have a little more fun this season, too, without upsetting their long-term aspirations.
Previous ranking: 16
Points percentage: 44.44%
Next seven days: vs. TB (Nov. 4), @ TOR (Nov. 8), vs. VAN (Nov. 9)
In a word: Distressing. Ottawa has cooled off after a hot start. The Senators have had their share of distractions — GM Pierre Dorion’s exit, Shane Pinto’s gambling suspension, the Evgenii Dadonov trade punishment — and it will be a true showing of the club’s tenacity if it can tune out the noise and eventually live up to those preseason playoff projections.
Previous ranking: 18
Points percentage: 40.00%
Next seven days: @ EDM (Nov. 4), @ CGY (Nov. 7), @ WPG (Nov. 9)
In a word: Determined. The team has had its ups and downs, but credit to the Predators — they’ve pressed forward to tackle some of their earlier deficiencies. When Nashville is dialed in on defense and Juuse Saros is on his game, there is a lot to like about the direction this team could be headed.
Previous ranking: 12
Points percentage: 40.00%
Next seven days: vs. NYR (Nov. 4), @ NYI (Nov. 7), @ NYR (Nov. 9)
In a word: Inauspicious. The Wild have had terrible injury luck, and it’s hurt them in the standings. Jared Spurgeon, Matt Boldy, Alex Goligoski and Frederick Gaudreau have all missed time already, and the Wild are scrambling most nights to fill the various voids. Those subsequent results haven’t been strong.
Previous ranking: 28
Points percentage: 43.75%
Next seven days: vs. NJ (Nov. 3), vs. MTL (Nov. 4), vs. WPG (Nov. 7), vs. ARI (Nov. 9)
In a word: Rough. St. Louis hasn’t found its mojo. The Blues can’t seem to strike a balance between good defensive habits (which they’ve shown) and scoring goals (which they haven’t done enough). It’s little wonder they oscillate so easily from winning to losing. St. Louis remains a work in progress.
Previous ranking: 26
Points percentage: 45.45%
Next seven days: vs. CGY (Nov. 4), @ ARI (Nov. 7), @ COL (Nov. 9)
In a word: Baffling. Seattle earned one regulation victory in its first 10 games. Ouch. The Kraken were well-prepared to feed off last season’s success but struggled to score goals and have lost too many tight games to not be feeling the frustration set in. Seattle simply can’t let that become overwhelming.
Previous ranking: 19
Points percentage: 50.00%
Next seven days: @ WSH (Nov. 4), @ FLA (Nov. 6), vs. DAL (Nov. 9)
In a word: Frustrating. Columbus can’t afford to be dispassionate. The Blue Jackets have experienced injury troubles (with Patrik Laine, again) and that’s all the more reason for everyone else to infuse more energy into every shift. It’s not happening enough. The Blue Jackets’ habits are at least within their control, and good ones could lead to more good outcomes.
Previous ranking: 30
Points percentage: 33.33%
Next seven days: vs. FLA (Nov. 4), vs. NJ (Nov. 5), @ TB (Nov. 9)
In a word: Star-powered. Chicago has one station and it’s tuned in to the Connor Bedard Show. He has made the Blackhawks a must-watch team, even if they’re trailing overall in the win-loss columns. The win totals aren’t really the point yet, anyway. Chicago is all about riding toward the future.
Previous ranking: 22
Points percentage: 33.33%
Next seven days: @ SJ (Nov. 4), @ ANA (Nov. 7), @ LA (Nov. 9)
In a word: Dissatisfying. Pittsburgh made its mark with that Erik Karlsson blockbuster last summer — and that’s about where the excitement ended. The Penguins have come out flat too often already in a slow start unbecoming of the veteran talent they possess. It’s not too late for Pittsburgh to try living up to the (previous; now waning) hype.
Previous ranking: 25
Points percentage: 27.78%
Next seven days: vs. NSH (Nov. 4), @ VAN (Nov. 6), @ SJ (Nov. 9)
In a word: Unfathomable. Edmonton entered this season as a Cup favorite. And then the puck dropped. The Oilers haven’t just been losing; they have been beat up by a wide margin multiple times and look increasingly out of sorts. They need to pivot back into the fast lane of contention before it’s too late.
Previous ranking: 27
Points percentage: 25.00%
Next seven days: @ SEA (Nov. 4), vs. NSH (Nov. 7)
In a word: Discouraging. Calgary should be better than this. But even with Darryl Sutter gone, and a fresh voice from new coach Ryan Huska, the Flames have shown little to no improvement over last season. The team’s stars — namely Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri — are struggling offensively, and the Flames gathering just two wins in their first 10 games doesn’t bode well for reaching their ultimate goal this season.
Previous ranking: 32
Points percentage: 5.00%
Next seven days: vs. PIT (Nov. 4), vs. PHI (Nov. 7), vs. EDM (Nov. 9)
In a word: Awful. San Jose is … not good. Nine straight losses to start the season (through which the entire team scored just nine goals) might be only the appetizer in a long, slow downturn the Sharks endure all season long.
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Chris Low, ESPN Senior Writer
Tennessee‘s Nico Iamaleava has been cleared medically to play Saturday against Georgia and is set to return as the Vols’ starting quarterback, sources told ESPN.
Iamaleava, a redshirt freshman, missed the second half of the 33-14 win over Mississippi State last week after suffering a blow to the head. He was listed as questionable earlier this week on the SEC availability report but has been removed in the latest report.
Iamaleava practiced this week, including team periods, and there was optimism among the staff that he was trending in the right direction and would be able to play. But the final call was made by medical personnel. Iamaleava was examined by doctors for what sources told ESPN were concussion-like symptoms after leaving the Mississippi State game. He did not return to the sideline for the second half.
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel said on Monday that he felt like Iamaleava would be in “great shape for Saturday” and noted that Iamaleava was with the team earlier Monday morning for meetings and team activities. The Vols’ first full-scale practice was Tuesday.
Iamaleava was having his most productive outing against an SEC team this season before leaving the game against Mississippi State. He completed 8 of 13 passes for 174 yards, no interceptions and a pair of touchdowns as Tennessee built a 20-7 halftime lead. In Iamaleava’s previous five SEC games, he had accounted for three touchdowns and turned it over five times. He was also sacked 15 times in those five games.
Redshirt senior Gaston Moore filled in for Iamaleava in the second half last week and finished 5-of-8 for 38 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
Getting Iamaleava back for the Georgia game is big news for Tennessee, which is right in the middle of the SEC championship race and College Football Playoff picture.
Receiver Dont’e Thornton (hand) has also been given the green light to play for Tennessee after earlier being listed as questionable.
Week 12 is here as we take a look at an SEC matchup that has College Football Playoff implications, learn about three of the nation’s top passers who all played under the same coach and see what’s going on in the Big 12.
No. 7 Tennessee will visit Sanford Stadium as it takes on conference opponent No. 12 Georgia on Saturday night. With so much at stake, what can each team improve on ahead of this SEC showdown?
The Big 12 has six teams in the hunt for a spot in the conference title game. With the final CFP rankings coming out in less than a month, what scenario looks most realistic for the conference in terms of how many of its teams could make the 12-team field?
Our college football experts preview big games and storylines ahead of the Week 12 slate.
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Tennessee-Georgia | The coach behind three top QB passers
What’s going on in the Big 12 | Quotes of the Week
What has each team done well in conference play? What improvements can be made?
It has been a historic (and dominant) season for Tennessee’s defense, which has yet to give up more than 19 points in any of its nine games. Against SEC competition, the Volunteers lead the conference in scoring defense, giving up 16.7 points per game, and also lead the way in third-down defense and red zone defense. In other words, they’ve given up very little of anything on defense and are buoyed by a line that’s both talented and deep. Tennessee plays a ton of players up front and has been especially good at forcing key turnovers. In 23 trips inside its own 20-yard line, the Vols have forced six turnovers.
The reality is that Tennessee has played to its defense for much of this season out of necessity. The offense has lacked consistency and struggled to generate explosive plays, particularly in the passing game. It’s not all on redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava, either. Iamaleava has thrown only five touchdown passes in six SEC games, and the Vols are tied for 10th with an average of 7.5 yards per completion. Iamaleava, who sustained a head injury in a win over Mississippi State last week, has been the victim of poor pass protection at times, and his receivers have dropped some costly passes. Iamaleava has also been shaky when it comes to overthrowing receivers and occasionally holding onto the ball too long.
The bright spot on offense for Tennessee has been running back Dylan Sampson, who has a school-record 20 rushing touchdowns. He has been a constant for the Vols on offense and has an SEC-leading 772 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns in conference play. As good as he has been, the Vols are probably going to need more from their passing game to win in Athens. — Chris Low
The Bulldogs didn’t do much of anything well in last week’s 28-10 loss at Ole Miss, which was the first time in a long time that Kirby Smart’s team was manhandled on the lines of scrimmage.
The good news for Georgia: It’s heading home to Sanford Stadium for the first time in more than a month. Georgia hasn’t dropped back-to-back games in the regular season since 2016, Smart’s first season, and it has bounced back after each of its past eight losses. The Bulldogs have won seven of their past eight games against the Volunteers.
For all of quarterback Carson Beck‘s turnovers, Georgia’s problems on offense probably start up front. The offensive line hasn’t done a good job of protecting him, and the Bulldogs’ lack of a potent running game has prevented them from effectively utilizing play-action passes. Their banged-up offensive line is going to face another formidable defensive front Saturday. Georgia has 27 dropped passes, fourth most in the FBS, according to TruMedia, so its receivers need to become more reliable as well. — Mark Schlabach
The coach behind three of college football’s top passers
Miami‘s Cam Ward, Washington State‘s John Mateer and North Texas‘ Chandler Morris are three of the top five quarterbacks in total offense this season in FBS. All three have the same head coach to thank for where they are today.
North Texas coach Eric Morris coached Ward at Incarnate Word and Washington State, recruited Mateer to the Cougars and signed Morris out of the transfer portal this offseason. All three hailed from Texas and are putting up big numbers this season. Morris, a Mike Leach disciple, knows what he’s looking for when it comes to QBs.
For each one, the journey was different. Ward was a zero-star recruit out of West Columbia, Texas, played in a wing-T offense and had no scholarship offers. But he showed up to Incarnate Word’s camp in 2019 and impressed with his quick release and accuracy. Morris saw appealing traits, too, in Ward’s multisport talents.
“He was such a good basketball player,” Morris said. “He was a bigger guy who could really handle the ball and move with ease. He had a twitch and quickness about him that was almost Mahomes-esque, where he’s not fast but you see him get out of the pocket and scramble and he’s nifty on his feet. He saw the floor great and shot the basketball great.
“It might be easier at an FCS school to take that risk, but it was something we were really confident in.”
Ward came in with extreme confidence, telling coaches he’d win the starting job over their returning all-conference player (and he did). He followed Morris to Pullman, Washington, out of loyalty to the coach who believed in him. Now he’s playing on a big stage, chasing a College Football Playoff bid and a Heisman Trophy with the No. 9 Hurricanes.
“It’s been fun to watch him flourish and get rewarded for being patient all these years,” Morris said.
When Morris left UIW to become Washington State’s offensive coordinator in 2022, he brought Ward but needed another QB. On his first recruiting trip in Texas, he stopped by to check out Mateer. The two-star recruit had a prolific senior season at Little Elm High School but was committed to Central Arkansas. Morris didn’t understand what FBS programs were missing and convinced Mateer to flip.
After two seasons behind Ward, Mateer has emerged as one of the top dual-threat QBs in college football with 2,332 passing yards, 805 rushing yards (excluding sacks) and 33 total TDs.
“I think the sky’s the limit,” Ward said. “He’s just so dang hard to tackle in the open field. Just a kid that loves ball and was under-recruited. The tide’s turned and he ends up being a big-time ballplayer.”
Chandler Morris was not an under-the-radar talent, but he’s having his best season yet at North Texas. He began his career at Oklahoma, won the starting job at TCU in 2022, sustained a knee injury in its season opener and then watched Max Duggan lead the Horned Frogs to the national title game.
Morris had a six-game stint as TCU’s starter last season before injuring the same knee. At UNT, he’s leading the nation’s No. 3 passing offense with 3,244 total yards and 30 TDs. Like Ward and Mateer, he processes information quickly, makes plays with his feet and throws outside the pocket with accuracy. If you ask Eric Morris, those traits are a must in today’s game. When paired with his version of Air Raid ball, you get big-time results.
“It’s been fun to see him get his swagger back,” Morris said.
Eric Morris points to Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels. The QBs thriving at the highest level are becoming unstoppable by creating plays out of the pocket. And so are his guys.
“Everybody obviously watches Cam and the magic he makes,” Morris said, “but I think all three of ’em can make plays when it’s not a perfect play call. There are a bunch of really good pure passers nowadays, but that’s what sets them all apart.” — Max Olson
What’s going on in the Big 12?
Two-thirds of the way through the Big 12 schedule, six teams are still in the hunt for a title-game appearance: BYU (6-0), Colorado (5-1), Arizona State, Iowa State, Kansas State and West Virginia, all of which are 4-2. There are too many variables to discuss all the scenarios, but the conference has a straightforward tiebreaker policy.
It’s possible to come up with scenarios in which the Big 12 could get two bids, one bid or shut out altogether.
For the Big 12 to get two bids, BYU probably would have to finish 12-0, then lose a close game in the championship to a two-loss team (Colorado, Iowa State or Kansas State). A 12-1 BYU team would get consideration, but it would become a question of how far it would fall and what else happens around the country.
The most likely scenario is the Big 12 will get one team in: whichever one wins the conference title game. If BYU wins out, it will have a bye, but if it slips up even once — or if another team wins the title — Boise State might be in position to get a first-round bye, assuming the Broncos win out.
The doomsday scenario in the Big 12 is if the conference champion has two or three losses and Army and Boise State win out. If that’s the case, there is a good possibility both of those schools would be ranked ahead of the Big 12 champion and the Big 12 would be left out. — Kyle Bonagura
Quotes of the Week
“They’re stubborn, man. They’re physical. He is an elite runner. The runs they run are sometimes nontraditional. They run some runs that other people don’t run because of the space in the box. He’s very patient. He hits small creases. He’s hard to tackle. How many touchdowns has he got in the SEC? Twenty-something? That’s crazy. In the SEC? The SEC is the hardest league in the world to run the ball in on because they’ve got the most size defensive lineman, and he continues to do it at a crazy pace to me.” — Kirby Smart on Volunteers tailback Dylan Sampson.
“I never try to take a step back. I try to take a step up. I’m always putting my head out the window. I’m trying to see around the corner, not trying to see straight ahead. It’s normalcy for everybody to see what’s in front of them. I’m trying to see around the corner. That’s the relationship I have with the Lord, to help me see around the corner so I can help navigate these young men as well as the women that’s attached to our program to a better way and a better life. So I don’t get caught up in the ‘You go, boys!’ or the ‘You ain’t nothing.’ You know, if I would’ve listened to you guys earlier, I’ve gotta listen to you now. So I might as well just put some headphones on and block you out. Notice I don’t have a sponsor for headphones, but that would’ve been a good placement for a sponsor.” — Deion Sanders when asked if he takes time to step back and appreciate the magnitude of Colorado’s turnaround.
“I hope anyone who has ambitions about playing in the National Football League, let’s see what you’ve got against Clemson. Let’s see you play your best game here. If you weren’t focused for Virginia, which I can’t imagine you weren’t — and I’m not saying anybody was not focused — but if they didn’t get your focus, I imagine Clemson will get your focus when you put the tape on.” — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi on whether playing Clemson gets the attention of his players.
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