This is the digital version of The Pulse. If you want it faster, start with The Pulse, delivered to your inbox every morning. Sign up here.
good morning! Let’s run the ball today.
While you were sleeping: Michigan teases its way into history
A funny thing in any sport is when a team wins a title, we immediately move on to the next season. Where is this coach going? Who will win next year? For many, a possible future is immediately more interesting than a newly created past.
However, I would like to pause for a moment and focus on what’s next as next year approaches. most…interesting National title campaign Since 2014, we’ve seen Ohio State win everything with a third-string QB. Consider the trajectory of the Michigan Wolverines in 2023.
- They started the year with a lot of pressure. A school that just missed the playoffs returns with a solid roster under a coach who has considered returning to the NFL every year. For many teams, it’s fate.
- That coach, Jim Harbaugh, was subsequently suspended for the equivalent of six games., the second batch came through a sign-stealing scandal that rocked the sport for most of the season.Impact of both outages still pendingEven though Harbaugh declared them all “innocent” in his post-championship comments.
- Regardless, the Wolverines went 15-0. last night 34-13 big win The game against Washington was ugly at times, but it was clear in the first 10 minutes of the game that Michigan was superior up front on both sides of the ball.wolverines “Run the ball” for 303 yards. And he put pressure on Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. all night.Penix looked like a shadow The guy who set Texas on fire in the semifinals.
One of the most decorated programs in the game won its first national title since 1997. Sure, there could be some penalties from the NCAA, but frankly, that probably matters little to the school and its fans. Confetti fell last night. There’s a video of it and everything. It’s impossible to erase everything.
Now, the future:
And yes, of course, Top 25 for next year too sooncourtesy of Stewart Mandel. Remember, 12 of these teams will make the playoffs next season.
NFL coaching carousel: We’re still waiting for the big game
Black Monday wasn’t as widespread as we thought. update information:
Several coordinators were also fired. Coaching Carousel Live Blog.
News you need to know
Morant completed
The 2023-24 season was a strange one for Ja Morant. He was suspended for 25 games earlier this year, but immediately resumed playing like a superstar, but this time he was forced to undergo season-ending surgery for a torn labrum. It’s a big blow for the Grizzlies team. It was heading in the right direction.
Goodbye, Nike
I don’t usually get emotional about athletes breaking up with brand sponsors, but Tiger Woods leaves Nike is another story. Woods is perhaps the greatest golfer of all time, and his defining image is him wearing a red Nike polo shirt on Sunday. Woods for 27 years Built the Nike Golf brand, which is even more surprising.I loved Brody Miller’s list. Most Memorable Woods/Nike Looks For many years.
amazing hockey industry
The Philadelphia Flyers sent forward Cutter Gauthier, who just helped the U.S. win a gold medal at the 2024 World Juniors. To Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Jamie Drysdale and a second-round pick. Gauthier was the No. 5 overall pick in 2022, but he made it clear to the organization that he was never a good fit for the Flyers. Prefer to play elsewhere. strict.
Other news
Pulse polling: TD or non-TD
It’s been 48 hours since Sunday’s NFL game. Post-match commotion It’s still making waves in New Orleans. Not bad for a game that ended up with no significant result and the coach was fired two minutes into the game on Monday.
Brief summary:
- The Saints defeated the Falcons 48-17. Score the final touchdown with one minute left. Returned to the 1-yard line after Tyrann Mathieu’s interception. Instead of taking a knee, Jamaal Winston passed to Jamaal Williams.
- Former Falcons coach Arthur Smith was furious. Look at how he greeted Saints coach Dennis Allen afterward.
- Allen apologized for the touchdown after the game, and his players said: I went against his instructions to kneel down and stop the clock.. winston Confirmed In that story, he added that the offense wanted to give Williams his first touchdown of the season.
- friction: New Orleans is in position to win.a signal to the defense that no actual play will be executed, especially when the game is out of hand.
with the players commentator across the league upset. Consensus: The late scoring of the touchdown wasn’t a problem; attack from victory formation It irritated the public. Saints players also accepted Winston.
I think 2024 is the perfect time for the first Pulse Poll. Were the Saints completely insane? answer:
- yes. They cracked the code.
- relax. No one was hurt.
I’ll give my full opinion tomorrow along with the results. Make your voice heard here.
watch this game
NHL: Blackhawks Oilers
ESPN+/Hulu 8:30pm ET
Edmonton could be a playoff team thanks to: One of the wildest comebacks In the NHL. They have won seven straight heading into this game.
NCAAM: No. 18 BYU vs. No. 14 Baylor.
9pm ET on ESPN+
Brendan Marks said last weekend that BYU could be named to a sleeper title this year. Check out Cougar’s toughest test yet.
pulse pick
Brian Flores He should be a leading candidate for an NFL head coaching job this cycle. Will he be? He may not be. Alec Lewis spoke with Flores, a struggling architect. Minnesota’s quirky and resurgent defense.
joe burrows words important for the bengalsas Paul Dehner Jr. writes, and Barrow said yesterday that he expects tee higgins — Scheduled to become a free agent — Return to team. Notice this.
aaron rodgers I called for a distraction. within jets organization. At the same time, he plans to return to: Pat McAfee’s today’s show In the middle of a war between hosts and ESPNRichard Deitsch did a little digging.
What will happen? NHL The league is in the standings 3 point type For a regulation win?ian mendes Let’s do a fun thought experiment.
I like this one by Jeff Gluck. Looking back on his 20 years of reporting nascar. Come for a fun review. Stay with Jeff as he faces a midlife crisis in the story.
Rebranded in the UK. The popular Daily Football Briefing Daily transfer briefing During what should have been a busy time. Sources say David Ornstein won’t be able to sleep until February. listen here.
Sign up for our other newsletters:
the bounce 🏀 | The Windup ⚾ | full time ⚽ | prime tires 🏁 | until saturday 🏈
(Photo: Jamie Schwabelow/Getty Images)
