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SEC expert picks 2021: Most overrated and underrated teams, projected order of finish, bold predictions

August 25, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, SEC FootballBarrett Sallee, CBSSports, Mississippi State Football, Overrated, SEC, SEC Expert Picks, SEC Football, SEC Predictions, Underrated

Taking a close, detailed and opinionated look at the SEC according to Barrett Sallee of CBSSports. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/sec-expert-picks-2021-most-overrated-and-underrated-teams-projected-order-of-finish-bold-predictions/

Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 announce alliance to address future of college athletics, combat SEC’s influence

August 24, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, PressedACC, Alliance, Big Ten, NCAA, Pac-12, SEC

The Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 on Tuesday formally announced their long-awaited alliance. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-acc-pac-12-announce-alliance-to-address-future-of-college-athletics-combat-secs-influence/

Power Five conferences mostly align on forfeiture policy if teams cannot play in 2021 due to COVID-19

August 23, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, PressedBarrett Sallee, Big 12 Conference, Big Ten Conference, CBSSports, Covid-19, Forfeiture policy, NCAA, Pac 12 Conference, Power Five, SEC

Looks like they are serious about forfeits in college football this year. Tap below to read the article by Barrett Sallee of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/power-five-conferences-mostly-align-on-forfeiture-policy-if-teams-cannot-play-in-2021-due-to-covid-19/

‘We’re 90% vaccinated and I’m still nervous’ – As Delta variant shrouds 2021 college football season, players walk fine line

August 23, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, PressedBig 10, college football, College football season, Covid-19, Delta Variant, Evanston IL, Jeff Taylor, NCAA, Northwestern University, Pac 12, Pat Fitzgerald, Pete Thamel, Portillo's, Sam Gerak, UTSA, Yahoo Sports

Yep. Gonna make for an interesting football season. Tap below to read the article. https://www.yahoo.com/sports/were-90-vaccinated-and-im-still-nervous-as-delta-variant-shrouds-2021-college-football-season-players-walk-fine-line-015736765.html

Oregon, Oregon State to require vaccinations or negative COVID-19 test to attend games

August 21, 2021College Football, NCAA, News, PressedAAC, NCAA Football, Oregon Ducks, Oregon Football, Oregon State Beavers, Oregon State Football, Pac 12, Power Five, Ryan Young, Tulane Football, Tulane Greenwave, Yahoo Sports

Oregon and Oregon State have followed Tulane in requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test result within 72 hours of a game in order to attend. Will others follow?…

NIL: Alabama’s Nick Saban says equality in locker room is his ‘biggest concern’ as players ink deals

August 21, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed247 sports, Dean Straka, Name Image and Likeness, NCAA, Nick Saban, NIL

You know this is going to be an issue everywhere. Tap below to read the article Dean Straka of 247 Sports https://247sports.com/Article/NIL-alabama-Nick-Saban-says-equality-in-locker-room-is-his-biggest-concern-Bryce-Young-seven-figures--169309397/

Western Carolina assistant football coach John Peacock dies unexpectedly at age 32

August 21, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressedcollege football, Covid-19, John Peacock, Southern Conference, USAToday, Western Carolina Catamounts, Western Carolina Football

RIP to coach John Peacock at Western Carolina University. This reminds us that sports is a game, and life is more precious. Tap below to read the article from USAToday.…

NCAA moving closer to expanding 25-man class limit, per report

August 21, 2021College Football, NCAA, News, PressedCBSSports, Covid_19, NCAA, NCAA D1 Football OVersight Committee, Recruiting class size, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated

With roster management getting more difficult, in part due to Covid-19, the NCAA may expand recruiting classes. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/college-football-recruiting-ncaa-moving-closer-to-expanding-25-man-class-limit-per-report/

Auburn coach Bryan Harsin tests positive for COVID-19 as season-opening game vs. Akron approaches

August 20, 2021Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, SEC FootballAkron University, Akron Zips, Auburn Tigers, Auburn Tigers Football, Ben Kercheval, Bryan Harsin, CBS Sports, CBSSports, Covid, Covid-19, SEC, SEC Football

Looks like it is gonna be an interesting fall for NCAA sports and SEC sports as well. Tap the link below to read the article from CBSSports.com https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/auburn-coach-bryan-harsin-tests-positive-for-covid-19-as-season-opening-game-vs-akron-approaches/

Part of the family: MSU bullpen catcher Schmidt enjoys unforgettable experience

August 16, 2021Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, Odds and Ends, PressedBiloxi MS, Bullpen catcher, Gavin Schmidt Jr, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mississippi State Bulldogs baseball, The Dispatch

Nice article about Diamond Dog Gavin Schmidt, Jr and his work as a manager and bullpen catcher. Tap below to read the article from The Dispatch. https://cdispatch.com/sports/2021-08-16/part-of-the-family-msu-bullpen-catcher-schmidt-enjoys-unforgettable-experience/?fbclid=IwAR3V1RfFRdWCSbApkWJjBVrvqyoUdaUW17SFlsQBjMPcPSehGI36J7vebto