Avoid fatigue: A low-impact workout from NFL Up!

A crucial factor to any intense workout is recovery. Many routines include a recovery period, some up to a week long that stick with exercises that are low impact. This late in the season, players tend to focus more on maintaining their current condition rather than building strength and possibly increasing wear and tear. NFL Up! has put together a workout of low impact exercises to maintain your strength level without too much stress on the body.

Instructions:

Remember to stretch before and after your workout to prepare muscles and limit risk of injury. For more tips on stretching, check out these exercises and drills.

1. Foam Roller
Prep your muscles and help reduce soreness from the previous workout with this foam roller drill.
Reps: Start low and work your way up

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Wisconsin hires Paul Chryst as head coach

Wisconsin made Paul Chryst’s homecoming official on Wednesday, announcing he is the Badgers’ new head coach.

Reports in the past week indicated Chryst, who had served as head coach at Pitt, would return to Madison. Wednesday was the earliest Wisconsin could hire Chryst because of university policies.

Welcome home, Coach Chryst. Welcome home. #Badgers pic.twitter.com/yZOpLkX2ak

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Wisconsin hires Paul Chryst as head coach

Will Muschamp hired as Auburn"s defensive coordinator

Will Muschamp, who was fired as Florida’s coach last month, will remain in the SEC as Auburn’s new defensive coordinator.

"He’s one of the best in the business, if not the best in the business," Auburn coach Gus Malzahn said of Muschamp at Saturday’s introductory news conference.

Muschamp’s last official day at Florida was Nov. 29, when he coached the Gators in their loss to Florida State, which means he spent less than two weeks out of work. Numerous reports indicate his salary will be $1.6 million, meaning he will be the highest-paid assistant in college football. He reportedly also was a candidate for the Houston head-coaching job.

"We’ve been pretty good where we’ve been, but we’ve also had a bunch of good players," Muschamp said Saturday of the defenses he has coordinated.

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Will Muschamp hired as Auburn"s defensive coordinator

Like/dislike: How does one pick an MVP?

Everybody at NFL Media has to

He rode a swan in a pool once

ICYMI: he’ll begin this week!

I kind of enjoyed how the Packers supporters began the MVP chants through the last minutes of the Monday Night Football game. After all, Rodgers might be my private MVP right now, and he is not even on my fantasy football team. (You will want to take a look at the Monday Nightmare for more on that.)

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Like/dislike: How does one pick an MVP?

Brandt: Duke"s David Cutcliffe says "no" to Michigan

Michigan is seeking for a fresh trainer after firing Brady Hoke last week, also it seems Wolverines officials already have missed on a single nominee.

Was told tonight #Michigan officials offered David Cutcliffe their job but the #Duke trainer turned it down. Times sure have changed.

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Brandt: Duke"s David Cutcliffe says "no" to Michigan

Cardinals, Packers among teams that could clinch playoff position

As the regular season wanes, each week brings with it a new chance for a number of teams to clinch playoff positions. Check out every potential scenario for each conference below, and call the playoffs here:

NFC

CLINCHED: None

REMOVED: Giants, Redskins, Bears, Buccaneers

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Cardinals, Packers among teams that could clinch playoff position

Tuesday Tweetbag: Changes for the Big 12, greatest bowl games

College football regular season activity is in the novels, so we chose to fire up the Tweetbag to handle the burning issues in your head this year, from top professional possibilities to the most effective teams in the sport.

don’t hesitate to file your questions to @BryanDFischer on Twitter each Monday or early Tuesday morning to get them replied every week. Without further ado, allow the smorgasbord of questions commence.

@BryanDFischer Playoffs enlarged to 8 teams next year or 6 teams (top 2 getting a Bye)? Or not for at least a couple more years?

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Tuesday Tweetbag: Changes for the Big 12, greatest bowl games

Lane Kiffin early again, and right again, with touchdown call

ATLANTA — Only weekly after Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin observed a touchdown pass to star receiver Amari Cooper before the pass was even thrown, the mastermind of the Crimson Tide’s record-setting offense was at it again.

But this time, his assurance was just as high in Alabama’s No. 2 receiver, DeAndrew White.

Seemingly enjoying the coverage he saw in the catch of the ball yet again, Kiffin lifted his arms only before this 58-yard touchdown pass from Blake Sims to White (see Kiffin, bottom right):

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Lane Kiffin early again, and right again, with touchdown call

Inquire 5: who"s greatest NFL comparison for Missouri DE Shane Ray?

Alabama and Missouri will square off on Saturday in the SEC title match. Every college football supporter in the united states knows Crimson Tide star wide receiver Amari Cooper, but Missouri has some star power, also. Defensive end Shane Ray is among the most effective pass rushers in the nation.

I polled five NFL executives and asked them to get a Ray comparison from an earlier draft course. Here will be the results:

In a weekly show, draft analyzer Daniel Jeremiah surveys five NFL employees executives about college football’s top possibilities.

"he’s an remarkable get-away and he is bendy working the advantage.

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Inquire 5: who"s greatest NFL comparison for Missouri DE Shane Ray?

College Football Playoff: Calling the sixth pair of positions

After years in the making, we will see yet another glance of the College Football Playoff choice committee in action Tuesday night, when it releases its sixth set of top 25 positions.

Fresh off a thrilling Week 14, here are some speculations for who’ll make the committee’s top four and who is going to be left wondering what they should do to move up. Remember, it is a review of the playoff image right now and not a projection of triumphs and losses the remainder of the season.

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College Football Playoff: Calling the sixth pair of positions

Mississippi State"s Dan Mullen was not bullish on playoff opportunities

Mississippi State coach Dan Mullen was not convinced his Bulldogs would’ve made the College Football Playoff even if they’d defeated Mississippi on Saturday.

Well, he sort of believed that, anyhow.

Mississippi State was ranked fourth in this week’s College Football Playoff positions, but after Saturday’s loss Mullen told CBSSports.com, "I did not believe we were getting in the playoff anyway."

Mullen subsequently talked more about it — and did not look almost as certain.

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Mississippi State"s Dan Mullen was not bullish on playoff opportunities

CFB Societal: Week 14 in college football through social media

Week 14 of college football is underway and social media is buzzing using the activity. Here will be the most effective tweets, vines, videos and much more from throughout the united states.

it is competition week and nowhere does that mean more than in both Midwest states of Ohio and Michigan. Simply look at what the results are in Columbus hospitals.

These #BuckeyeBabies were born just in time for the Michigan game! #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/WVd0P4BEGg

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CFB Societal: Week 14 in college football through social media

CFB Social: Week 13 in college football through social media

Week 13 of college football is underway and social media is buzzing with the action. Here are the best tweets, vines, videos and more from across the country.

USC and UCLA go to battle over Los Angeles in the game of the day, and the Trojans are getting pumped for the Pac-12 South contest with this hype video:

Minnesota knocked off Nebraska in a wild one, resulting in Goldy claiming this new trophy.

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CFB Social: Week 13 in college football through social media

Jets-Bills available on NFL mobile in select areas

Disappointed that your Bills won’t be in Buffalo Week 12? Don’t worry Verizon’s got you covered.

Select Verizon users will be able to watch the Bills take on the Jets LIVE in NFL Mobile on Monday at 7:05pm ET. The game will be available in the app for users in the following regions only:

»NYC

»Buffalo

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Jets-Bills available on NFL mobile in select areas

Oregon Ducks QB Marcus Mariota ticketed for speeding

For three seasons, college football coordinators have schemed to figure out a way to stop Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota.

All it took the Oregon state police just a small stretch of highway near Eugene to trip him up.

The Ducks signal-caller was pulled over for speeding last week, according to The Oregonian. Mariota was caught driving at 80 miles per hour in a 55 zone.

"Mr. Mariota was polite and respectful, he was professional and took the citation appropriately and acted appropriately," state police Lt. Josh Brooks told the paper. "Everybody gets tickets and 80 in a 55 is a tad fast. We send you on your way, it’s just that."

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Oregon Ducks QB Marcus Mariota ticketed for speeding

Tuesday Tweetbag: Is Mike Gundy a candidate for Florida job?

Week 12’s college football action is in the books, so we decided to fire up the Tuesday Tweetbag to tackle the burning topics on your mind this season, from top pro prospects to the best teams in the sport.

Feel free to submit your questions to @BryanDFischer on Twitter each Monday or early Tuesday morning to get them answered every week. Without further ado, let the smorgasbord of questions commence.

@BryanDFischer Why do my fellow OSU fans seem so eager for Gundy to move on?

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Tuesday Tweetbag: Is Mike Gundy a candidate for Florida job?

Tuesday Tweetbag: Mike Gundy leaving Oklahoma State for Florida?

Week 12’s college football action is in the books, so we decided to fire up the Tuesday Tweetbag to tackle the burning topics on your mind this season, from top pro prospects to the best teams in the sport.

Feel free to submit your questions to @BryanDFischer on Twitter each Monday or early Tuesday morning to get them answered every week. Without further ado, let the smorgasbord of questions commence.

@BryanDFischer Why do my fellow OSU fans seem so eager for Gundy to move on?

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Tuesday Tweetbag: Mike Gundy leaving Oklahoma State for Florida?

College Football Playoff: Predicting the fourth set of rankings

After years in the making, we’ll see yet another glimpse of the College Football Playoff selection committee in action Tuesday night, when it releases its fourth set of top 25 rankings.

» CFB 24/7 Top 25 Power Rankings: A new No. 1

Fresh off a thrilling Week 12 and a number of upsets, here are a few guesses for who will make the committee’s top four and who will be left wondering what they have to do to move up. Keep in mind, this is a look at the playoff picture right now and not a projection of wins and losses the rest of the season.

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College Football Playoff: Predicting the fourth set of rankings

FSU OL Cameron Erving"s move to center permanent

The experiment of Florida State left tackle Cameron Erving as a center is over.

It’s now permanent.

>> College Football 24/7 Top 25 Power Rankings

The fifth-year senior made his first start at the position Saturday against Miami, though he saw some action there against Virginia the previous week. The result was so much to coach Jimbo Fisher’s liking, the highly regarded NFL prospect will remain there for the rest of the season.

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FSU OL Cameron Erving"s move to center permanent

CFB Social: Week 12 in college football through social media

Week 12 of college football is underway and social media is buzzing with the action. Here are the best tweets, vines, videos and more from across the country.

Sub-freezing temperature? Check. Horizontal snow? Check. Minnesota football staffer eating a Dilly Bar on the sideline? Check.

When attending Minnesota game at this time of year, one typically dresses as a gopher for warmth.

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CFB Social: Week 12 in college football through social media