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And another dunk for Zion pic.twitter.com/jqahUMR1i0

— Tankathon.com (@tankathon) March 15, 2019

Live look @ ESPN headquarters in Bristol after that Zion Williamson dunk.... pic.twitter.com/Xl5RHhq3Tv

— Francis in Glendale (@TFPWillEat) March 15, 2019

Tank for Zion. RT @gifdsports: Check out where Zion's head is at during this dunk....My God pic.twitter.com/LhhYlWecMO

— PHSports LiveScores (@LiveScoresPH) March 15, 2019

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ZION CAUGHT HIS RETURN FLIGHT 🛫 pic.twitter.com/kW3Vb6MgoA

— ESPN (@espn) March 15, 2019

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Tank for Zion. RT @gifdsports: Check out where Zion's head is at during this dunk....My God pic.twitter.com/LhhYlWecMO

— PHSports LiveScores (@LiveScoresPH) March 15, 2019

And what Zion dunk highlights aren't complete without a little Jim Ross commentary...

Zion Williamson lob dunk x Jim Ross commentary mashup pic.twitter.com/RbOiK4G02a

— Randy Cruz (@randyjcruz) March 15, 2019

This can't be understated. Chris Tyree is a legit game changer. The nation's fastest prep running back makes it look easy even when he's in 2nd gear. It's been a while since I've seen a talent like this in high school this freakishly good.  First names that pop in my head are Kevin Faulk and Reggie Bush.  Just complete freaks at the RB position who look like they are playing against Pop Warner kids.  Hopefully Tyree ends up in the BLUE and gold of ole Notre Dame.

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Betonline released their 2019 college football win totals and at first glance this looks like money in the bank.  Who am I to turn down free cash so I'll give you some of my picks for FREE!  Remember the win totals is just for the regular season (12 games) and has nothing to do with conference title games or bowl games.  Tap that keg after these winners!

Alabama: 11 - Bet the over.  At worst you push with Bama maybe losing one regular season game at Texas A&M.  This is Bama and they are 99.9% going to the playoffs again this year with Tua back to claim his Heisman and Saban roaming the sidelines.

Clemson: 11 - Again bet the over.  Lord Trevor is back along with all his weapons on offense and play a watered down ACC schedule.  Dabo will have this team back in the playoffs AGAIN.

Georgia: 10.5 - My first under bet.  Sorry Dawgs.  They lost both coordinators, a ton of early NFL entrees and a few surprising transfers.  Jake Fromm is back and should be a legit Heisman contender but their defense isn't top 10 worthy and it will cost them at least 3 games.

Oklahoma: 10.5 - I feel like a fool betting against Lincoln Riley and new QB Jalen Hurts  considering their track records but with the emergence of Texas I think it's time for the Longhorns to win the Big 12.  I'm going under with 10 wins.

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Ohio State: 10 - This feels like a push with the Buckeyes breaking in a new coach and a new QB in Justin Fields.  I got the feeling Coach Day will prove me wrong.

Washington: 10 - Another push here.  New QB Jacob Eason didn't impress me in Athens so I'm not expecting him to be a world beater for the Huskies.

UCF: 10 - Gotta ride the UCF train here and take the over.  While the schedule is more difficult this season with out of conference games slated vs Stanford and Pitt you can't overlook who they got back while riding back-to-back undefeated regular seasons.

Notre Dame: 9.5 - OVER.  Easy.  Vegas just wants to give you free money here I guess.  ND is loaded with depth and talent returning plus the schedule sets up nicely.  Just Book It!

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Texas: 9.5 - Over.  I got Texas winning the Big 12 this season.  They beat the shit out of UGA in the Sugar Bowl and they know how to beat Oklahoma.  Yes, Texas is back.

Oregon: 9.5 - Under.  I still can't get over how bad the Ducks looked vs Sparty in their bowl game.  It was one of the most embarrassing games I've ever watched.  Justin Herbert is either extremely overrated or just had an off day for the ages.

Michigan: 9.5 - Under.  Notre Dame and Ohio State are losses for sure and you know they will slip up to either one of Wisconsin, Iowa, Sparty or Penn State.

LSU: 9 - Under.  Texas and Alabama road games look like automatic losses and the Bayou Bengals will slip up at least twice to either Florida, Auburn, and Texas A&M.

Florida: 9 - Over.  The Gators are due.  It wouldn't surprise me to see them win the SEC East this season the way they finished 2018.

Boise State: 8.5 - Over.  I don't even need to look at the schedule.  The Broncos are always good for 10 regular season wins.

Penn State: 8.5 - Over.  Expectations are down in Happy Valley after losing 4 games last season but I think it plays in their favor.  Half the schedule is sure fire W's which just means they need to go 3-3 on the other half.

Washington State: 8.5 - Over.  I'll never bet against the Pirate Mike Leach.  Never.

Wisconsin: 8.5 - Under.  Probably gonna start a true freshman this season at QB in Graham Mertz which should experience some growing pains.

USC: 8.5 - Under.  USC is a dumpster fire.  They can't even get celebrity kids into school without getting arrested by the FBI.

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Miami: 8.5 - Under.  Just too many question marks for the Canes right now with a new coach and a lot of transfers coming in.

Utah: 8.5 -  Over.  The Utes got their typical 9 wins in them again this season and could win the PAC-12.

Mississippi State: 8 - Push.  There's nothing special or bad about this team.  Solid 8 win season.

Auburn: 8 - Under.  The Tigers have a murderous schedule which includes Oregon, TAMU, MS State, Florida, Georgia, Alabama and LSU.

Nebraska: 8 - Push.  I'll be honest I wanna take the over here because I think Scott Frost is the real deal and he has his QB in Adrian Martinez.  BUT they only won 4 games last year so doubling the win total is a hell of an accomplishment.

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Florida State: 7.5 - Under.  Willie Taggart should have been fired the day he was hired.  He's stealing money.

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Tennessee: 7 - Under.  It was decades ago but I can actually remember when the Vols used to be good.  That was like 20 something years ago.  Crazy.

Sources: Former #Giants star S Landon Collins is signing a 6-year deal for a whopping $84M with the rival #Redskins. Hard to imagine a box safety with this kind of deal after last year’s slow safety market. This moves the market dramatically.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 11, 2019

Typical Redskins move here. Go all out in NFL Free Agency and sign one of your rivals top players in Landon Collins. The thing is though Collins kind of stinks now. There is a reason why the New York Giants decided not to franchise tag Collins for $11.15 million or offer him a long term contract. Because he isn't worth it. But don't tell that to the Fighting Dan Snyders. They just gave Collins $45 million guaranteed and $14 million per season. Let's see how it works out for the Deadskins.

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A-Rod got on proverbial bended knee and proposed to Jennifer Lopez this past weekend but not everybody was happy about it.  Jose Canseco decided to air some dirty laundry on Twitter about what a great guy Alex Rodriguez is...

Watching World of Dance watching J.Lo text Alex Rodriguez little does she know that he is cheating on her with my ex-wife Jessica poor girl she has no idea who he really is

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 11, 2019

I was there a few months back with her when he called her on her phone

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 11, 2019

Alex Rodriguez stop being a piece of shit stop cheating on Jennifer Lopez

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 11, 2019

Alex Rodriguez I challenge you to a boxing match or an MMA match anytime you want

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 11, 2019

I am willing to take a polygraph to prove that what I'm saying about Alex Rodriguez is 100% accurate

— Jose Canseco (@JoseCanseco) March 11, 2019

No way Jose! Please tell us how you really feel about A-Rod.  I mean is anybody shocked about this?  No.  It's A-Rod.  Dude was a notorious cheater on and off the field during his playing days so it's not like he's gonna change now that he's engaged to Jennifer Lopez.  I presume A-Rod still has road beef in every major city because let's be honest, he's a good looking guy with at least 8 zero's on his bank statement.  So why would he not be hitting up Jose Canseco's ex-wife?

A-Rod has a type and it's definitely muscled and toned with a vagina in the middle.  Jessica looks like she still enjoys bats and balls to this day.  Perfect match.  And who knows maybe Jennifer Lopez knows all about this stuff already and approves it.  Some couples do have open relationships and considering Jenny has been around the block a few times it wouldn't be shocking.

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I think u left this bud @NickFoles #BDN pic.twitter.com/FMCt5Wxzj1

— Lane Johnson (@LaneJohnson65) March 5, 2019

I'll be the first to admit I pretty much ignored the rumors of Super Bowl winning QB and now former Philadelphia Eagles Nick Foles carries a big stick especially around the locker room. I just figured it was some bull shit internet story concocted by Pro Football Focus's analytical department. Well boy oh boy I guess I was wrong. Former teammate Lane Johnson took to Twitter to spill the seed/beans and confirm with the hashtag #BDN that Nick Foles does in fact have a big dick.  Now the question is what is Foles more famous or legendary for: his Super Bowl MVP winning performance or his fucking Thor hammer he hides in his jock strap?

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It is hard to believe with the arctic winter blast residing around the Golden Dome which is refusing to leave but spring football practice actually starts this weekend for Notre Dame.  Notre Dame (12-1) will be looking to build off of their 1st playoff appearance under Brian Kelly with a roster full of depth, talent and returning experience.  Let's take a look at the top 25 returning players on the Notre Dame football roster going into spring practice.

1.  S Alohi Gilman - The safety transfer from Navy who was only a 2-star player coming out of Hawaii could and should be a captain this year after his leadership was on full display on and off the field.  Gilman instantly impacted the ND secondary last season by finishing 2nd on the team in tackles with 94 while recording 2 interceptions along with 5 pass breakups and 3 forced fumbles.  Alohi clearly has a nose for the football and should be a preseason All-American pick. 

You never know how Strong you are until you have to Protect Something
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This is who I Protect 💉☘️ pic.twitter.com/CX4NPQw7nF

— Alohi Gilman (@alohigilman) February 26, 2019

2. CB Troy Pride - Pride has some big footsteps to fill as the leading field cornerback position with consensus All-American Julian Love leaving early for the NFL.  In the 2nd half of the season one could argue Pride was just as valuable if not better as Love.  Pride finished the season with 10 pass breakups and 2 interceptions and also forced a fumble.  Pride has the prototypical NFL size at cornerback and with a great senior season could make himself an easy 1st round choice.

3. DE Julian Okwara - Okwara is coming off a breakout junior season in which he led the Fighting Irish in tackles for loss (12.5), sacks (8), and quarterback pressures/hits (21).  The younger brother of Romeo started off slow last season but in the last 10 games it would be hard to find a better edge rusher in the nation.

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4. QB Ian Book - Book stepped in last season for an ineffective Brandon Wimbush in week 4 and all he did was lead Notre Dame to an undefeated regular season along with a playoff berth.  Book completed nearly 70% of his passes and also rushed for 4 TD on top of the 19 TD in the air.  Despite the poor Cotton Bowl performance Book is the unquestioned QB starter and should be named a captain.

 4. DE Khalid Kareem - The biggest recruits ND got this year was the return of defensive ends Okwara and Kareem for their senior seasons.  Kareem also had a breakout junior season in which he tied Jerry Tillery for 2nd on the team in tackles for loss (10.5), 2nd in QBH (8) and 3rd in sacks (4.5).  Oh yeah he also tied Gilman in passes broken up with 5.  It's gonna be fun to watch Kareem and Okwara on the edge all season getting after the QB.

5. OL Robert Hainsey - Hard to believe Hainsey will be just a junior after starting every game his sophomore season and seeing action in every game his freshman season.  It remains to be seen if he stays at right tackle or if they decide to move him to left tackle but Hainsey is the leader of what should be an outstanding offensive line with 4 starters returning.

6. OL Liam Eichenberg - Big Liam had 866 snaps last season, just one behind Hainsey, after starting all 12 games at left tackle.  Entering his redshirt junior season Eichenberg has the size and arm length to be an elite tackle, he just needs to work on his footwork.  Entering spring I kind of hope Eichenberg stays at left tackle and Hainsey at right tackle because if it isn't broke why fix it?

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7. OL Tommy Kraemer - Kraemer took a little bit of a step back last season after starting 12 games his sophomore season (2016) but still started 9 games at guard for one of the best offensive lines in the country.  Tommy Boy will be counted on to take a step forward this year during his redshirt junior season and right now is penciled in to start at right guard.  

8. S Jalen Elliott - What a difference a year makes for ole Jalen!  Elliott has started every game the last two seasons at safety but last year he broke out leading the team in interceptions (4) while making 63 tackles and 6 pass break ups.  The charismatic Elliott should team up with Gilman to lead one of the best secondaries in the country in 2019.

9. WR Chase Claypool - Claypool returns for his senior season after finishing 2nd on the team in receptions, reception yards, and TD catches the last two seasons.  With his size (6'4) and experience (played in every game since enrolling) it's now time for Claypool to step up and play like an All-American.  He's got the talent and he's got the chance to make himself a lot of money with a breakout senior season.

10. RB Jafar Armstrong - The converted WR only started two games last season but still ran for 377 yards and 7 TD, including 2 vs Michigan.  Armstrong is a threat out of the backfield to catch the ball too.  He should be the bell cow rusher with Dexter Williams departure to the NFL.  I'm expecting 1000 yards rushing and double digit TD for Armstrong in 2019.

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11. OL Aaron Banks - Started the last 5 games for the injured Alex Bars and finished 5th in snap counts for one of the best offensive lines in the nation.  Banks was just scratching the surface of his potential last season and entering his redshirt sophomore season you should see a huge jump for him at one of the guard positions.  The key for Banks is keeping his weight down.

12. WR Chris Finke - Enrolled at Notre Dame as a walk on who earned a scholarship last fall and a starting position.  Finke finished 3rd on the team with 47 catches and 547 yards receiving.  Finke is also a valuable punt returner who has solid hands.

13. DE Daelin Hayes - While Daelin has never lived up to his 5-star billing coming out of high school he is still a solid contributor finishing 3rd in quarterback hits last season.  Maybe this year it all comes together for him and he finally has that breakout season we all expected when he arrived at Notre Dame.

14. TE Cole Kmet - With Alize Mack's departure it's time for Kmet to finally be getting starting playing time at tight end.  The 6'6 freak will be competing with fellow junior classmate Brock Wright and freshmen Tommy Tremble and George Takacs while also hurling off the ND baseball bump as their closer.

15. LB Asmar Bilal - The only returning starting linebacker finished the season 6th on the team in tackles and will most likely move from his rover position to weakside linebacker.  The 5th year senior will be counted on to help an inexperienced but very talented group of linebackers.

16. DT Kurt Hinish - Hinish and MTA are both being counted on to step in for departed seniors Jerry Tillery and Jonathan Bonner this spring.  Expect a big jump in production for Hinish who I believe can be just as good as Tillery was last season.

17. DT Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa - Lord Myron basically missed all of his sophomore season when he broke his foot vs Michigan in the season opener.  This year the reserve will be a starter along with Hinish and should give the Fighting Irish a more powerful push than they had last season.

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18. LB Shayne Simon - Simon is expected to be plugged into Clark Lea's Rover position this spring.  It's the position he was specifically recruited for by Lea and one in which he should flourish with his natural instincts for the football.

19. RB Tony Jones Jr. - Listen we all know Tony isn't the fastest, quickest or most elusive back on the roster but he's the most reliable.  You know he's gonna pick up the blitz and you know he's gonna make a big catch out of the backfield.  But he isn't out running somebody that's for sure.

20. WR Kevin Austin - The coaching staff and fan base is expecting big things out of the rising sophomore as a starting WR spot is open for him with leading receiver Miles Boykin electing to skip his 5th year.  Can Austin make the sophomore jump in WR production similar to what we've seen in the past with Will Fuller and Golden Tate?  I sure as shit hope so.

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21. DE Ade Ogundeji - I'll be the first to admit I didn't expect anything from Ade much less be able to pronounce his name but he was a pleasant surprise last season as a reserve.  He recorded 20 tackles with 2 tackles for loss and one pass break up.  Now an upper classman it wouldn't shock me if he's one of the best defensive linemen on the team. 

22. DT Jayson Ademilola - Jayson got thrown in to the fire early last season when Lord Myron broke his foot and played solid for a true freshman.  His 19 tackles were only 4 behind starter Bonner and he actually had 1.5 tackles for loss when Bonner had zero.  The more you take a look at the roster you realize just how deep and talented the defensive line is when a guy like Jayson A isn't even expected to start.  Credit to position coach Mike Elston for crushing it in recruiting.

23. LB Jordan Genmark Heath -  JGH will be competing with Bilal for the starting weakside linebacker position and could easily win it with a strong spring.  He's got great length and going into his 3rd year in the program he should be comfortable with his assignments.

24. CB Donte Vaughn - Vaughn caught a lot of grief from fans including myself last season for his inability to knock down balls but as we found out later he was playing with a torn labrum all season.  Vaughn had shoulder surgery after he was exposed vs Clemson when he filled in for an injured Julian Love in the 2nd quarter.  He should be looking at a 6 month recovery time which means he will miss all of spring ball but if he comes back healthy I expect him to make the same jump in production that Jalen Elliott did this year.  The talent and size is there for Donte he just needs to get healthy and confident going into his senior season.

25. LB Jonathan Jones - This one is just a total shot in the dark as we haven't seen much of anything from Jones but I think Jones has a great spring and wins a close battle with Bo Bauer for the MLB position.  Probably has to do with his high school film. Coming out of Florida he reminded me a lot of Mo Crum.  Same size and similar skillset.  I hope I'm right.

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Sliding into spring ball like ... 😄 (via @ClemsonFB) pic.twitter.com/nZsyaDxBmV

— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) February 27, 2019

It's hard to believe spring football practice is already here but as you can see Clemson's head coach Dabo Swinney is ready. And why wouldn't he be? It was just 7 weeks ago Clemson beat the ever living shit out of Alabama to capture their 2nd National Title in 3 years. This came just about a week after they destroyed Notre Dame in the Cotton Bowl. I remember it well since I was there. So as much as I wanna make fun of a grown man named Dabo sliding down a slide like he's 4 years old I can't. Clemson and Dabo are the kings of college football right now and they can do whatever the fuck they want to do...cough...ostarine...cough.  Dabo could come out naked with two one-finger salutes with FU shaved in his chest hair and there is nothing we could do about it because they went 15-0 and beat the piss out of everybody.