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Robert Gates, ACC’s Jim Phillips among 28 members appointed to NCAA Constitution Committee

August 12, 2021Articles, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedACC, CBS Sports, Jim Phillips, NCAA, NCAA Constitution Committee, Robert Gates

The NCAA Board of Governors announced this week the members who will comprise the committee tasked with charting the future of the organization as it prepares for a special constitution in November.…

NCAA issues guidance on COVID-19 protocols as 2021 college football season draws near

August 4, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, Pressed2021 COVID-19 protocol, college football, Delta Variant, NCAA

As football season draws near, the NCAA has issued these Covid-19 protocol. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-issues-guidance-on-covid-19-protocols-as-2021-college-football-season-draws-near/

Dubrule a big hit with Wild Things

August 3, 2021Articles, FYI, News, PressedChris Guan, Observer-Reporter, Scotty Dubrule, Washington Wild Things

Forer Diamond Dog Scotty Dubrule has made quite the impression with the Washington Wild Things. Tap below to read the article by Chris Guan of the Washington, PA Observer-Reporter. https://observer-reporter.com/sports/pro_sports/wild_things/dubrule-a-big-hit-with-wild-things/article_438d0fb2-f3e1-11eb-9d22-730af9743aeb.html

Kumar Rocker does not sign with Mets before deadline, not returning to Vanderbilt

August 1, 2021Articles, College Baseball, FYI, MLB Draft, News, Pressed, SEC BaseballKumar Rocker, MLB Draft, MLB Prospects, New York Mets, SEC Baseball, Vanderbilt Commodores Baseball

No, it;s not April Fools day, and no this is not a joke. Tap below to read the full article for all the information https://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/college/vanderbilt/2021/08/01/vanderbilt-kumar-rocker-doesnt-sign-mets-due-injury-concerns/8076287002/

Mets, Kumar Rocker unlikely to agree to deal before signing deadline, per report

August 1, 2021Articles, College Baseball, MLB, MLB Draft, News, Pressed, SEC Baseball

This would be an interesting turn of events if the Mets are not able to sign Kumar Rocker. Tap below to read the full article. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mets-kumar-rocker-unlikely-to-agree-to-deal-before-signing-deadline-per-report/

SEC Baseball Tournament in Hoover through 2022, but could it be headed to Oklahoma City in the future?

July 31, 2021Articles, College Baseball, Events, News, Pressed, SEC BaseballHoover Alabama, Oklahoma City, SEC Baseball, SEC Baseball Tournament

Could the SEC Baseball tournament be on the move to a new city after the 2022 season? Tap below to check out this article by Tommy Deas of the The…

‘I want to win’: Sims’ lifelong tenacity helps fuel champion Bulldogs

July 30, 2021Articles, College Baseball, News, PressedDavid Roberts, Forsyth County News, Landon Sims, Mississippi State, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs

Here's a way to close your evening with this article on Diamond Dog closer Landon Sims from David Roberts of the Forsyth Country News. Tap below to read the article.…

Ohio State AD Gene Smith says ‘pause button should be hit’ on CFP expansion. Others fret over ESPN’s grip on football

July 30, 2021Articles, College Football, News, PressedCFP Expansion, ESPN, Gene Smith, Ohio State, Ohio State AD

Looks like folks are starting to worry about the state of college football. Tap below to read this article by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Sports https://www.yahoo.com/sports/ohio-state-ad-gene-smith-says-pause-button-should-be-hit-on-cfp-expansion-others-fret-over-esp-ns-grip-on-football-212514298.html

SEC votes to admit Texas and Oklahoma, expand to 16 teams

July 29, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, Pressedcollege football, Oklahoma Sooners, SEC, SEC Football, Texas Longhorns

Looks like the SEC is now a 16 team conference. Tap below to read the article https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/07/29/sec-votes-admit-texas-and-oklahoma-expand-16-teams/5414746001/

Big 12 commissioner alleges ESPN conspired with SEC, American to lure teams from conference

July 28, 2021Articles, College Football, FYI, News, PressedAAC, Big 12, CBSSports, Cease and desist, SEC

This should get interesting. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-12-commissioner-alleges-espn-conspired-with-sec-american-to-lure-teams-from-conference/