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It’s awards season with the 2025 regular season winding down. On Monday, the finalists for the Lott IMPACT Trophy were announced. All four Power 4 conferences were honored with one finalist each.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / November 24

Miami Hurricanes Superstar Named Finalist For Lott IMPACT Trophy

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. was named a finalist for the prestigious Lott IMPACT Trophy, the Pacific Club IMPACT Foundation announced Monday.

Seattle Seahawks News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 15

Seahawks Hall of Famer Kenny Easley helped change the game

Kenny Easley did not have a long career in the NFL, but the Seattle Seahawks safety was one of the greatest players from his generation and he earned a reputation as one of the hardest hitters the game has ever seen from the secondary.

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The 'Last 1K-rushing-yard season by team' quiz

How many of the players to last tally 1,000 or more rushing yards in a season for every NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Last Word On Sports / November 11

Two Big Ten Safeties Honored as Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalists

It’s awards season with the 2025 regular season winding down. On Monday, the semifinalist list for the Lott IMPACT Trophy was announced. The SEC led the way with three honorees, with the Big Ten having two.

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Who is the best all-time defensive back for every NFL franchise?

As NFL rules have changed, defensive backs' job descriptions have transitioned. Here is our best attempt at identifying the premier DB performer in each NFL franchise's history.

Miami Superstar Edge Rusher Named Semi Finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy

Miami defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. has been selected as a semifinalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, presented annually to the defensive player who best combines athletic performance with integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community and tenacity.

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The 25 greatest players in Pac-12 football history

Whether known as the Pac-8, Pac-10, or Pac-12 (or even the Pacific Coast Conference), this once-legendary league has produced some of the greatest players college football has ever seen.

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The 25 greatest players in USC football history

One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends.

Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / July 9

NFL Legend Brings Up Ronnie Lott Cutting Off His Finger to Justify Tyrese Haliburton’s Statement

Basketball fans around the world were swept away by the Indiana Pacers’ magical postseason run, and much of that was due to the unbelievably clutch play of Tyrese Haliburton.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / July 6

USC Trojans Legends Bruce Matthews, Ronnie Lott: Best NFL Draft Picks In History?

College football analyst Ben Solak ranked the best first-round picks at their position, regardless of the year. Among the list is USC Trojans’ safety Ronnie Lott and outside tackle Bruce Matthews – two of USC’s most influential talents. Lott was ranked No.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / June 17

USC Commit Reveals the 1 Trojans Legend Who Made Him Nervous

Recruits often become starstruck in meeting a past legendary player from the school they commit to. USC 2026 commit Esun Tafa, however, admitted he became nervous meeting one Trojans legend. Tafa shared the playfully nervous moment with Scott Schrader of On3 Tuesday.

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The 25 greatest NFL players who never made a Pro Bowl

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest and most recognizable names that never were voted into or played in the Pro Bowl.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 14

USC Trojans Legends Ronnie Lott, Marcus Allen Visit Campus for Official Visit Weekend

The USC Trojans have a rich and storied football history that stretches across generations. From 11 national championships to eight Heisman Trophy winners

Miami Hurricane Football 2025 Awards Tracker: Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List

The Miami Hurricanes' defensive star Rueben Bain Jr. has been named to the Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List ahead of the 2025 college football season. Last season was a struggle for the projected first-round defensive edge rusher.

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Pair of Gamecocks Land on Lott Impact Trophy Watch List for 2025

South Carolina edge rusher Dylan Stewart and defensive back Jalon Kilgore were named to the Lott Impact Trophy watch list on Wednesday, The Pacific Club IMPACT® Foundation announced.

Two Buckeyes Land on 2025 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watchlist

The source of considerable off-season hype, award watchlists are set to be revealed this summer. The majority of them will come out over the course of two weeks at the end of July and the beginning of August.

NFL News / Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI / May 28

Two Gophers football players named to Lott Trophy watch list

Two Gophers football players — star safety Koi Perich and standout defensive lineman Anthony Smith — have been named to the watch list for the Lott Trophy, which is awarded annually to the nation's most outstanding defensive player.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / May 28

Tennessee Volunteers Corner Jermod McCoy Placed on Watchlist for Lott IMPACT Trophy

Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Jermod McCoy has been placed on the watchlist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy ahead of the 2025 college football season. As the college football offseason begins to wind down, predictions have begun to flood in for different players ahead of the regular season.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / April 13

USC Trojans Legend Ronnie Lott Visits Practice, Talks To Jahkeem Stewart

USC Trojans defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart was seen at Trojans spring practice talking to USC and NFL legend Ronnie Lott. Lott is widely considered to be one of the greatest defensive players in the history of football.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / February 28

The 49ers Met with Michigan CB Will Johnson at the Combine

INDIANAPOLIS -- This would be an unusual pick for the 49ers. Michigan cornerback Will Johnson confirmed to On SI this week that he has had a formal meeting with the 49ers this week at the NFL Scouting Combine.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / June 7, 2024

The Least Appreciated Impact Play in 49ers History

Football historians cite Dwight Clark's soaring, back-of-the-endzone touchdown grab in the waning moments of the 1981 NFC Championship as the singular play that launched the 49ers dynasty and propelled San Francisco to its first Super Bowl appearance.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / June 2, 2024

USC Football: D'Anton Lynn Making Presence Felt Already

The USC Trojans will soon enter a pivotal 2024 season in which they'll enter a new conference: the Big 10. The Big 10 conference will bring a multitude of challenges to the Trojans, coming from the Pac-12.

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The greatest San Francisco 49ers of all time

The 49ers' winning ways are still going strong today. In this article, we'll look at the greatest 49ers of all time.

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Ronnie Lott: Career retrospective

Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott is a name synonymous with toughness. He was the defensive leader of the San Francisco 49ers dynasty that won four Super Bowls in the 1980s.

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The 25 greatest players in USC football history

One of the most storied college football programs of all time, as a winner of 11 recognized national championships, USC has produced its fair share of gridiron legends.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2018

A (premature) review of the College Football Playoff committee's logic

On Sunday, a group of people will gather in a conference room and most likely make the choices we all expect them to make. This will leave many people unhappy, almost certainly including me.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / June 4, 2018

The Rewind: Remembering 'The Catch' 35 years later

Welcome to The Rewind, where we dig through tapes, YouTube videos and streaming services and revisit some of the most interesting games in history. There

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