In a year that is anything but normal, one thing remains constant. Alabama is undefeated heading into their bye week, dominating opponents through the first half of their schedule. Still, their legendary head coach feels that there is room to improve. Offense Steering the Ship The Crimson Tide sit at …
Read More »James Houston IV Talks Gator Defense
The start of this football season hasn’t been what many Gators envisioned. Due to over 30 positive Covid tests within the program, Florida had two games postponed while the team quarantined. From an on-field perspective, the team’s defense has not played up to standard in the three games that were …
Read More »Arkansas Football Surprising So Far
The Arkansas Razorbacks have been by far the SEC’s most pleasant surprise so far this college football season. Defying Expectations Arkansas won one conference game in the previous three seasons combined. They come into their bye week 2-2 and look solid on both sides of the ball. When the 10-game …
Read More »Florida-LSU Postponed Amid Covid Outbreak
The Florida-LSU game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to a Covid-19 outbreak within the Florida football program. The Bad News Eighteen scholarship players and three walk-ons tested positive, according to Athletic Director Scott Stricklin. Combined with players held out due to contact tracing or injuries, less than 50 …
Read More »Previewing LSU-Missouri Game Moved by Hurricane
Missouri and LSU will square off this Saturday in a battle of SEC Tigers. It was originally going to be an LSU home game, but has been moved to Missouri due to Hurricane Delta. LSU Outlook Ed Orgeron’s team sits at the .500 mark early this season after a historic …
Read More »Grimes Talks Decision to Return, Explosive Offense
On Tuesday, Gators wide receiver Trevon Grimes discussed his decision to return for the season and the explosive 2020 Florida offense. Decision to Return Grimes made his presence known early on Saturday, with a 22-yard back-shoulder touchdown less than one quarter into the young season. Just over a month ago, …
Read More »ESPN’s Bilas Talks Return of College Hoops
ESPN’s Jay Bilas joined Steve Russell’s Sports Scene to discuss the challenges facing college basketball due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bubbles? Last week, the NCAA Division I Council announced that men’s and women’s college basketball can start Nov. 25th. Unlike football, many officials think that bubble environments can be utilized …
Read More »Big Ten to Play Football in October
Big Ten Conference officials announced Wednesday that its football season will begin the weekend of Oct. 24. The Big Ten was notably the first conference to announce the postponement of football due to COVID-19 in August. Why the Reversal? Given that the conference was quite gung-ho in its August push …
Read More »Melrose Talks Lightning; Playoffs
Leading NHL analyst Barry Melrose joined Steve Russell’s Sports Scene on Tuesday to discuss the NHL conference finals. Lightning Electric in Game 1 Melrose praised the Tampa Bay Lightning, a team that he briefly coached in 2008. The Lightning got off to a 1-0 series lead against the New York …
Read More »Michael Jordan Talks About His Life, ESPN Series
Basketball icon Michael Jordan joined “Good Morning America” on Thursday to discuss his life and the upcoming “The Last Dance” ESPN docuseries. A Legend’s Upbringing Jordan has always stressed how important his upbringing was to his success. Jordan was raised by Deloris and James Jordan, who he says instilled in …
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