Birm/Dotting the ‘Eyes The No. 2 safety in the nation, Faheem Delane, is preparing for a series of visits this spring and is working on building out his summer official visit schedule. In today’s Ranking The Contenders, we take a closer look at the programs in pursuit of Delane’s commitment and put them in order as he works toward a …
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Florida Citrus Sports keeps an eye on College Football Playoff expansion talks
Orlando has developed a tradition over the years of being one of the premier destinations for sporting events. From World Cup matches to WrestleMania to college football bowl games to the NFL’s Pro Bowl, Camping World Stadium — or the Citrus Bowl, as it was fondly known — has been the place to witness some of the best that sports …
Read More »Possible bill would mean big raise for Florida high school sports coaches
What if the minimum stipend for a high school football coach in Florida was $22,500 a year? The Florida Coaches Coalition is working with state Rep. Adam Anderson, R-Palm Harbor, on a bill that could see high school coaches paid $15 per hour for a minimum number of hours. Football head coaches would be required to work a minimum of …
Read More »Rutgers basketball closes out their Big Ten regular season against Ohio State
On Sunday afternoon, Rutgers men’s basketball will be looking for revenge when they take on Ohio State. In the first matchup between these two teams this season in January, Ohio State recorded a 76-72. While Ohio State has a better record, they will play the role of the underdogs, according to ESPN. Rutgers is 15-15 (7-12 Big Ten) and coming …
Read More »Texas A&M football team begins spring ball in less than 2 weeks with brand new coaching staff
The Texas A&M football team starts spring ball in less than two weeks on March 22 and it is quickly approaching. Mike Elko officially begins his first season in College Station as head coach and brings a brand new staff with him. One of the key personnel is offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach Collin Klein, who will be a huge …
Read More »Best recruiter in Mountain West football? It’s a Colorado State assistant
Nov 11, 2023; Fort Collins, Colorado, USA; Colorado State Rams assistant coach – wide receivers Chad Savage talks to his team during the second quarter against the San Diego State Aztecs at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Wevers-USA TODAY Sports Colorado State has the best recruiter in the Mountain West on its coaching staff. That’s what …
Read More »Rutgers women’s soccer spending spring break in Europe
For Rutgers women’s soccer, the upcoming spring break is a little different this year. The Scarlet Knights are in Europe until March 17, visiting England and Scotland. After sightseeing during the day, their nights will be filled with games against various professional organizations. Their first stop will be in London, where Rutgers will see Premier League and Champions League matches …
Read More »Alabama football bolsters thin WR corps by moving freshman TE to receiver
The Alabama football team entered spring practice lacking experience at the wide receiver position, with Kendrick Law, Kobe Prentice and transfer Germie Bernard having seen the most game action. And while freshman Caleb Odom might not offer anything in the experience department, he’s at least added to the competition from a numbers standpoint with a move from tight end to …
Read More »New University of Cincinnati football coaches get early look at 2024 Bearcats
A pair of coaches that met in last December’s Liberty Bowl for opposing teams are now in the same colors preparing the University of Cincinnati Bearcats for the upcoming 2024 season. Defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt came from within the Big 12 at Iowa State, while Sean Dawkins led the running backs at Memphis and will be in that same capacity …
Read More »Big 12 football coach power rankings 2024: Kenny Dillingham higher than Brent Brennan?
All kinds of power rankings for the 2024 college football season are starting to be released, and a recent ranking of the Big 12’s best head coaches for the upcoming season recently caught our attention. We were interested in seeing where new Arizona coach Brent Brennan and Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham were ranked among the 16 coaches in the …
Read More »Four storylines entering Utah’s spring camp
Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on during season-opening victory over Florida in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023. The Utes open spring camp Tuesday, March 12. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News It’s about that time. Next week, Utah will head out onto the field at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center for the first …
Read More »Alabama football’s Nick Saban invited to Ted Cruz college football roundtable aimed at NIL
Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban on Friday was announced as one of several invitees to participate in a bipartisan roundtable aimed at codifying NIL regulations in college football. The roundtable, hosted by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is set to take place on Tuesday. Per a release from Cruz’s office, the discussion will feature “some of the biggest names in …
Read More »What Alabama football players told Kalen DeBoer about replacing Nick Saban
Not everyone is built to replace a living legend. Not everyone can withstand what goes along with it, particularly when it comes to expectations for a football program like Alabama. But as one of the players who helped hold the Crimson Tide roster together when legendary Crimson Tide coach Nick Saban retired on Jan. 10, offensive guard Tyler Booker and …
Read More »Black applications soar at Colorado. Coach Prime Effect?
The University of Colorado Boulder is reporting a record number of applicants for the fall 2024 semester and a 50.5% increase in Black applicants – both of which may be partly due to the “Prime Effect” of hiring Deion Sanders to coach the school’s football team in December 2022. Since the hiring of “Coach Prime,” the school has been flush …
Read More »Grandpa Prime? Deion Sanders set to become grandfather after daughter announces pregnancy
Deion Sanders is set to become a grandfather for the first time at age 56 after the eldest of his five adult children announced on Instagram Friday that she is pregnant. Deiondra Sanders, 31, is expecting the baby with R&B singer Jacquees. She called the pregnancy a “miracle” and noted her pregnancy comes with health risks after having four myomectomy …
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