Black Lives Matter protests are in full focus on account of issues regarding racism in America. For the same reason, Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney found himself in hot water. Swinney came under fire as a result of how he handled a situation where a member of his coaching …
Read More »Former Gator Ben Troupe Talks Career
In sports, especially in college sports, there will always be those athletes who build a strong connection with their home towns. They grow up playing a sport their entire lives in that one particular city and find it hard to just pack up and move to somewhere completely different when …
Read More »NCAA Committee proposes six-week practice plan for schools
It seems like college football is on the horizon. Currently, the NCAA is in the process of determining the manner in which the sport will return. The NCAA Division I Football Oversight Committee is on the task. It will put the finishing touches on a new preseason practice plan on …
Read More »Long Time Bucs Play by Play Man Gene Deckerhoff Talks Tom Brady
Radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and FSU Gene Deckerhoff joined Steve Russell on Sportscene recently to chat about Tampa’s acquistiion of quarterback om Brady and Florida State’s new head football coach. Deckerhoff has been the voice of the Buccaneers since 1989 and the Florida State Seminoles …
Read More »Reche Caldwell Killed In Shooting
Former Florida Gator and NFL wide receiver Reche Caldwell was shot and killed on Saturday night in his hometown of Tampa, Florida. Caldwell was 41. According to his mother Deborah, Caldwell was shot in his leg and chest outside of his home in an “ambush.” According to the Tampa Police …
Read More »SEC mourns the loss of Johnny Majors
SEC fans across the country are mourning the death of University of Tennessee football coaching legend, Johnny Majors. Majors passed away early Wednesday at his home in Knoxville, according to his wife. He was 85. He was the second SEC legend to die this week, as Auburn coach Pat Dye …
Read More »Sports World Reacts to Drew Brees’ Comments
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees received backlash for comments he made regarding kneeling during the national anthem. In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Brees said he would “never agree with anybody disrespecting the flag of the United States of America.” Many notable names in sports spoke out against Brees’ …
Read More »Gene Chizik Talks Coaching Career, Pat Dye, NCAA Likeness Rule, and More
Gene Chizik is currently working as an in-studio analyst on the SEC Network covering SEC football, working with Gator star Chris Doering on the broadcast. But before landing that position, Chizik had multiple positions in both high school and collegiate football. His journey started in 1981 when he played for …
Read More »NFL Teams Taking Careful Measures for Safe Return
The light at the end of the tunnel is finally approaching the sports world as many organizations begin their plan of return. The MLB, NFL and NBA have started taking steps towards either resuming or starting their season. The NFL recently announced its first steps towards a season start; opening …
Read More »Sneak Peak At The 2021 College Football QB Class With Anthony Threash
Pro Football Focus analyst Anthony Threash joined Steve Russell’s SportScene to look ahead at the 2021 college football quarterback draft class and evaluate potential standings. Thoughts On Trask Many have high expectations for Florida Gators’ QB Kyle Trask within the upcoming 2020 season from winning the Southeastern Conference to a …
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