The last five years of UCF football has been a whirlwind; especially for three redshirt seniors who sit on the Knights’ roster this season. Offensive lineman Jake Brown, defensive back Nevelle Clark and defensive lineman Brendon Hayes have been on a five-year roller coaster ride with the Knights football program. …
Read More »Franks Adopts Lion Mentality for 2019 Season
Earlier this month, head coach Dan Mullen mentioned that he and his staff were still looking for an “alpha dog” to emerge within his team. Someone who not only produces good results on the field, but also led the team off of the field. Perhaps the reason Mullen hasn’t found …
Read More »Gainesville Hurricanes challenged by new district and inexperience
Last year, Patrick Miller’s Gainesville Hurricanes put up a 7-3 regular-season record before being eliminated in the opening round of the playoffs. This year, many districts have been redrawn giving the Hurricanes new opponents and new challenges. One of those challenges coming from inexperience with the schedule. Daunting District Last …
Read More »Rays visit Fenway for AL East showdown with Red Sox
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox are set to square off for a three game series that will decide who takes second place in the AL East. For the Rays, the last few games have been unique in the sense that 19 runs were scored in each. …
Read More »NFL Preseason: Atlanta Falcons gain some, lose some
For Dan Quinn’s Atlanta Falcons, the 2018 season was underwhelming. Despite a second-place finish in the NFC South, the Dirty Birds boasted a record of 7-9 and didn’t qualify for the playoffs. Heading into the season, the Falcons were called Super Bowl contenders. However, when they stumbled to a 1-4 …
Read More »Mizzou’s Barry Odom Talks Kelly Bryant, Looming Postseason Ban
With the 2019 season just over a month out, it’s now the peak of talking season. Over in Hoover, Alabama, SEC Media Days are in full swing. On Monday afternoon, Missouri head coach Barry Odom gave insight to what his offseason looked like. Always a Tiger — Discussing Kelly Bryant’s …
Read More »Alonso Plays to Survive, Wins 2019 Derby Title
Cleveland’s Progressive Field welcomed 36,119 fans to witness nearly three hours of nonstop slugging in what might be the greatest power display in the event’s history. The field of eight power hitters drove a total of 312 home runs out of the park during Monday evening’s showing; making for a …
Read More »Bigger Than Baseball: MLB Mourns the Loss of Tyler Skaggs
Slated to play the Texas Rangers on Monday, the Los Angeles Angels flew to Southlake, Texas on Sunday. Announcing the team’s arrival, Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs took to his Instagram posting a picture of him and his teammates donning cowboy hats. View this post on Instagram A post shared by …
Read More »CWS: Arkansas leaves Omaha, Wolverines pitch a gem
Day three of the College World Series has come and gone; and so has one of the eight original teams. Additionally, there is one less vacant spot in the semi-finals after Monday’s slate of games. And Then There Was 7 – Texas Tech Eliminates Arkansas After being the last team …
Read More »Florida Baseball Slides Into Lubbock, Makes Field of 64
For the Gators’ baseball team, this season has been far from pretty. Mustering up a record of 33-24 and just 13-17 in conference play, the Gators were unsure what their post-season would look like. After going one and out in the SEC Tournament after an 8-7 loss to Texas A&M …
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