There’s not much Kirk Ferentz hasn’t seen throughout his extensive coaching career. Iowa’s head coach has held his post for the Hawkeyes since 1999. His first regular-season game of next season will mark his 300th (174-125) as a college head coach. But for now, Ferentz has to preach patience and …
Read More »NCAA Extends “Dead Period” for Recruiting
The COVID-19 pandemic is indefinitely forcing upon a number of different changes upon all sports across the world. Collegiate sports stand no different at the moment. Committees representing Divisions I and II of the NCAA declared that its current recruiting dead period will be extended past May 31. At first, the …
Read More »Commissioner Silver Discusses COVID, Future of the NBA
Eight days have passed since the last NBA game took place. For fans of the league, and maybe sports fans in general, those eight days might seem closer to an eternity right now. However, as a society and sports leagues continue to manage themselves through the COVID-19 pandemic, NBA Commissioner …
Read More »SEC Suspends Competition For Teams in All Sports Amidst COVID-19
Minute by minute, things are changing rapidly for athletes and sports fans all over the world. Yesterday, the Southeastern Conference announced its plans to conduct the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament with only essential staff and media members in attendance. Just now, the SEC instead elected to suspend regular-season competitions for …
Read More »Oregon’s Justin Herbert set for 2020 NFL Draft
One of college football’s most promising gunslingers takes to Lucas Oil Stadium to showcase his skills today. No, it’s not LSU’s Joe Burrow, and no it’s also not Alabama’s Tua Tagovailoa. Both quarterbacks will likely be in attendance, but neither will participate in on-field drills. Instead, NFL scouts will get …
Read More »What to Watch For: Gator Tennis to Begin SEC Play for 2020
Florida’s No. 6 ranked men’s tennis team (11-2) played their last competitive match four days ago. But tennis and Gator fans will have to wait another eight days before watching Florida on the court again. On Feb. 28, the Gators will commence conference play. Bryan Shelton’s team currently finds itself …
Read More »From Fenway to LA: Betts and Price talk blockbuster
First Major League Baseball disciplines the Houston Astros for stealing signs in 2017. Now, one of the league’s top superstars is on the move, and he’s headed across the country. The 2018 American League MVP, Mookie Betts, along with pitcher and teammate David Price, will now call the West Coast their home. …
Read More »Ranking the 2020 College Football Recruiting Classes
The first Wednesday of every February. Since 1981, that particular spot on the calendar marks the final day that college football teams are able to sign recruits. However, the reintegration of the early signing window, which commences in December, has re-purposed “The Big Day.” Most programs do their heaviest lifting …
Read More »Commissioner Goodell discusses state of NFL ahead of Super Bowl LIV
With Super Bowl LIV just around the corner, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell still has plenty of other league issues on his plate. Every football fans’ focus is on Sunday’s game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. That’s understandable to say the least. A marquee matchup, a marquee …
Read More »Saints Want Brees Back for 20th Season as QB Ponders NFL Future
Drew Brees signed with the New Orleans Saints almost 14 years ago. The date was March 14, 2006. That day, Brees penned a six-year, $60 million deal that drastically changed the landscape of the NFL for the following 15 years. Fast forward to January 23, 2020. Brees is a Super Bowl …
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