Good morning, Sports fans! Davey Mac here with another Sports Report for ya! Today- the College Football Champion is crowned, NHL & NBA matchups, NFL firings, and more! But first!
Jets QB Aaron Rodgers says that the Jets need to, quote, “Flush the B.S.” next year if they want to be successful. “Anything in this building that we’re doing individually or collectively that has nothing to do with real winning needs to be assessed.”
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 17: Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers looks on during the first half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Um…excuse me…but isn’t Aaron Rodgers the Number One distraction that the Jets currently have? This year he’s started feuds with Travis Kelce, Jimmy Kimmel, the Jets organization itself, and more. Meanwhile, he likes to give out-there conspiracy theories about society. I mean…with all due respect…I never saw Johnny Unitas or Bart Starr rant about the Illuminati…that was Rodgers himself.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 12: Quarterback Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets talks with head coach Robert Saleh on the sidelines during the 1st half of the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The bottom line is that Rodgers needs to look in the mirror and realize that HE is the distraction! YOU’RE the problem, pal! I mean…this is like Darth Vader telling people to “stop being evil” or Hannibal Lecter giving folks dietary advice. It doesn’t work. When you are the distraction…maybe not call out “distractions.” Just a thought, Aaron! I’m Davey Mac…that’s my two cents!
FLORHAM PARK, NEW JERSEY – APRIL 26: (L-R) New York Jets general manager Joe Douglas, team president Hymie Elhai, team owner Christopher Johnson, quarterback Aaron Rodgers, team owner Woody Johnson, and head coach Robert Saleh pose during an introductory press conference at Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on April 26, 2023 in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Coaching Firings In The NFL
Staying with football…as we had some coaching shake-ups in the NFL yesterday. First of all, the Giants fired offensive line coach Bobby Johnson and special teams coach Thomas McGaughey. As far as head coaches go, the Washington Commanders have fired Ron Rivera and the Atlanta Falcons have fired Arthur Smith.
(Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 18: Offensive line coach Bobby Johnson talks to his players before a pre-season football game against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium on August 18, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Michigan Beats Washington To Become College Football Champs
The Michigan Wolverines are your College Football Champions…as Michigan took down the Washington Huskies in the National Championship game last night…34 to 13. Michigan running back Blake Corum rand for 134 yards and two touchdowns in the game…and the Wolverine defense intercepted Washington QB Michael Penix Jr. twice…as controversial coach Jim Harbaugh (who was suspended for six games this season) has won his championship at last. Harbaugh’s brother, Jon Harbaugh, incidentally has won a Super Bowl as head coach of the Baltimore Ravens…pretty incredible. Michigan finishes the season at 15 and 0. Congrats, Wolverines…what a year!
(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)HOUSTON, TEXAS – JANUARY 08: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines and his team react as he lifts the national championship trophy after defeating the Washington Huskies during the 2024 CFP National Championship game at NRG Stadium on January 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Michigan defeated Washington 34-13.
Rangers Defeated By Vancouver
Over to hockey. The Rangers lost to the Canucks last night…6 to 3. The Rangers drop to 26-11-2.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 08: Elias Pettersson #40 of the Vancouver Canucks watches his empty net goal as Adam Fox #23 of the New York Rangers defends during the third period at Madison Square Garden on January 08, 2024 in New York City. The Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 6-3.
Flyers Downed By Pittsburgh
The Flyers fell to the Penguins…4 to 1. The Flyers drop to 20-14-6 for the season.
(Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 8: Rickard Rakell #67 of the Pittsburgh Penguins battles with Travis Sanheim #6 and Rasmus Ristolainen #55 of the Philadelphia Flyers in the third period at the Wells Fargo Center on January 8, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Penguins defeated the Flyers 4-1.
Devils Next Play On Thurs.
The Devils were off. They next play on Thursday. The Devils are 21-15-2 on the season.
(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – JANUARY 05: Nico Hischier #13 and Vitek Vanecek #41 of the New Jersey Devils celebrate their 4-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks at Prudential Center on January 05, 2024 in Newark, New Jersey.
NBA Tonight: Knicks Vs. Portland
On to basketball. The Knicks, Nets, and 76’ers were all inactive yesterday. This evening the Knicks take on the Trail Blazers in Madison Square Garden. The Nets and Sixers are off.
(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 03: Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks celebrates during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden on January 03, 2024 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Chicago Bulls 116-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.
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