The first matchup between Carolina and Duke this season is finally here and the stage seems set for an exciting evening.Both teams are ranked in the top 15 and feature top five NBA draft picks. On paper, this is a game that could very well be among the highlights of college basketball’s greatest rivalry.AdvertisementThis brings me to today’s discussion question. I want to know what Carolina-Duke games are in your strong points. I’m asking for your top three because I have a feeling number 1 will either be unanimous or very close, and I want to see some variety here.I’ll…
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One of Alabama’s top high school football assistants will be close to accepting one of the state’s vacant head coaching jobs.According to a report from AL.comback-to-back Alabama Class 4A state champion Jackson (AL) hired Saraland (AL) assistant coach Ryan Petit to become the program’s next head football coach. This hire is known as Little served as defensive coordinator at Jackson from 2018 to 2019, according to the report.Advertisement“There are a few jobs across the state that you circle as a football coach,” Little said via the report. “Jackson has been around me for 20 years. I was able to be…
DETROIT, Mich. (CNN) — It’s a recovery plan for sneakers. The NCAA men’s Final Four at Ford Field in Detroit could generate between $30 million and $50 million in visitors. The NCAA men’s basketball Final Four couldn’t have come at a better time for the city of Detroit, the hard-hit capital of America’s auto industry and the center of Michigan State’s economic woes. The 12 percent unemployment rate here is the highest in the country, and with the Big Three automakers all needing a multibillion-dollar government bailout to try to stay afloat, the future isn’t much brighter, some say. “We…
Texas football is bringing back the annual Spring Game this year, the university announced earlier this week.The announcement follows the program and administration’s decision to cancel the Spring Game over concerns of tampering and recruiting Longhorns players from their home in Austin to another location (likely in the Big Ten.)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSo be there: at DKR in Austin, Texas on April 18th.WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT LONGHORNS Austin, American Statesman: Do you have any questions? We have all the answers about Texas softball 2026Austin, American Statesman: Is Texas record holder Rori Harmon underrated? Vic Schaefer says yesAustin, American Statesman: Texas Longhorns: Why a…
Purdue was pretty lucky in these last two games as they were coming off a three-game losing streak, but found themselves facing the Maryland Terrapins and Oregon Ducks in back-to-back games. They each sit at the bottom of conference 1-10 during conference and play a piece. Purdue easily dismantled the Terrapins in their last game and will now return home to Mackey Arena to take on the Ducks. So, before Oregon comes to town, it’s time to find out who Purdue will face tomorrow afternoon.Oregon limps into Mackey Arena having won just one game in calendar year 2026. It was…
The Hoosiers did it.To perhaps complete the the most remarkable program turnaround in college football historycoach Curt Cignetti led the Hoosiers to a 27-21 earn against Miami in the College Football Playoff National Championship Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. The victory secured Indiana’s first national title in program history and capped a perfect 16-0 season.Directed by Fernando Mendoza, Heisman Trophy winner At quarterback, the Hoosiers cruised through the regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, escaping with close wins against Iowa and Penn State but otherwise, demolish any opponents who got in their way. Indiana then defeated defending national…
East Tennessee basketball ready to stop burning?Rick Barnes certainly thinks so. Vibrations are at their seasonal high as Flights (16-6, 6-3 SEC), looking for a fifth straight victory, will travel to Kentucky (16-7, 7-3) at Rupp Arena on February 7.AdvertisementThe Wildcats handed Tennessee his last loss before the four-fight winning streak. THE Flights struggled to close out halves to start SEC play, a fatal flaw that led to an 80-78 comeback victory for Kentucky on January 17.Barnes believes his team has finally learned their lesson. The ordeal by fire.More: Why Jaylen Carey won the title of ‘bodyguard’ for Tennessee against…
Ann Arbor’s old guard is evolving on almost every level. While the old Michigan football team prioritized more high-end talent, Kyle Whittingham’s new team is turning to the fences even more in hopes of changing the complexion of maize and blue in the future.Things started to look different when Bryce Underwood moved from LSU to Michigan football in 2024 — and in 2026, Whittingham surrounded him with more talent to help maximize the Wolverine’s passing game. And it doesn’t seem like the approach is slowing down.AdvertisementAccording to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals, Michigan, ranked among the top eight elite receivers in…
A new judge will be tasked with handling Alabama star Charles Bediako’s eligibility case after the NCAA ruling. motion to disqualify him was grantedESPN reported Tuesday, citing court documents. The NCAA filed a motion to recuse James H. Roberts Jr., the Tuscaloosa judge who issued the original temporary restraining order that allowed Bediako to return to the Crimson Tide after declaring for the 2023 NBA draft before playing in the G League.Roberts and his wife, Mary Turner Roberts, have been recognized by the Crimson Tide Foundation website as donors to the university with contributions ranging from $100,000 to $249,999. Although…
KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 23: UTEP Miners head coach Scotty Walden coaches during the college football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and UTEP Miners on November 23, 2024, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Bryan Lynn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Sportswire Icon via Getty Images The 5 numbers of the college football schedule.Much has been said about the problems with the calendar and the attempts to resolve them. This article states that the biggest potential fixes are: starting the season with Week 0 (which has a lot of traction), increasing the CFP by one week, moving signing…