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USC, UCLA to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024: College sports begins its latest seismic shakeup

June 30, 2022Articles, College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedBig 10, CBSSports, College Sports, David Cobb, NCAA, NCAA Football, UCLA, USC

A second round of power conference realignment in as many years is officially underway. USC and UCLA been accepted as the newest members of the Big Ten conference with league…

Hatcher Finishes 2022 as National Leader in Hits and Doubles

June 30, 2022Articles, College Baseball, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedJosh Hatcher, Kennesaw State, Michael Goss, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA

Josh Hatcher ended the season ranked first in the NCAA in both hits (109) and doubles (26). The KSU center fielder was a first-team All-ASUN selection and Collegiate Baseball Third Team All-American. Tap…

USC, UCLA looking to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten in 2024, though deal not yet finalized

June 30, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, PressedBig Ten, CBSSports, David Cobb, Pac-12, Super conferences, UCLA, USC

Seems like the formation of super conferences is knocking on the door. Tap below to read the article by David Cobb for CBSSports https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/usc-ucla-looking-to-leave-pac-12-for-big-ten-in-2024-though-deal-not-yet-finalized/

2022 MLB top 250 Draft Prospects

June 30, 2022Articles, College Baseball, FYI, MLB, MLB Draft, News, Pressed, SEC BaseballBrad Cumbest, Landon Sims, Logan Tanner, Major League Baseball, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB, MLB Draft, SEC Baseball

Just took a look at the MLB top 250 draft prospects for this year. Check out where Diamond Dogs Logan Tanner, Logan Sims, and Brad Cumbest rank. Tap below then…

MLB Draft 2022: Explaining bonus pool allotments, competitive balance rounds and more

June 28, 2022Articles, College Baseball, MLB, MLB Draft, NCAA, Pressed, Transfer PortalMajor League Baseball, Melissa Lockard, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB Draft, NCAA, SEC Baseball, The Athletic, Transfer Portal

With the NCAA Transfer portal closing July 1, the next two important dates are the MLB Draft July 17-19, and the MLB signing deadline of August 1. Tap below to…

10 way-too-early questions about the 2023 SEC baseball season

June 28, 2022Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, Pressed, SEC, SEC Baseball2023 SEC Baseball, Joe Cox, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA, Saturday Down South, SEC, SEC Baseball

Yes, the CWS just ended 2 days ago. But the too early projections and questions have already started. Tap below to read the article by Joe Cox for Saturday Down…

Mississippi State baseball lands commitment from New Orleans transfer Amani Larry

June 28, 2022Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, Pressed, SEC, SEC Baseball, Transfer PortalAmani Lary, East Central Community College, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA, SEC, SEC Baseball, The Dispatch, Theo DeRosa, University of New Orleans, UNO Privateers

Mississippi State baseball picked up another transfer Tuesday as University of New Orleans second baseman Amani Larry announced his commitment to play for the Bulldogs. Tap below to read the…

Notre Dame baseball coaching search targeting Paul Mainieri after Link Jarrett’s departure for FSU, per report

June 28, 2022Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, PressedBaseball America, coaching search, Dean Straka, Florida State, Link Jarrett, Notre Dame, Paul Mainieri

Notre Dame is targeting Paul Mainieri to return as the Fighting Irish's head coach, according to a report Friday by Baseball America. Tap below to read the article by Dean Straka.…

NFL recommends indefinite suspension of no less than a year for Browns QB Deshaun Watson

June 27, 2022Articles, FYI, News, NFL, PressedDeshaun Watson, Judge Sue L Robinson, Mike Jones, NFL, NFLPA, USAToday

It looks like the NFL is ready to recommend dropping the hammer on Deshaun Watson. Tap below to read the article by Mike Jones for USAToday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2022/06/27/deshaun-watson-nfl-recommends-suspension-no-less-than-year/7752945001/

Ohio State AD Gene Smith: Schools being involved with NIL deals could help crack down on inducements

June 27, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, NIL, SEC, SEC FootballCBSSports, Dennis Dodd, Gene Smith, Name Image and Likeness, NCAA, NIL, Ohio State University

With the one-year anniversary of name, image and likeness coming Friday, one of its key influencers has a key suggestion: It might be time to allow schools to become involved…