Notre Dame defends leprechaun mascot, ranked college football’s 4th-most offensive in survey

Here we go again. Now it's Notre Dame's turn to be called offensive. Tap below to read the article by Dana Hunsinger Benbow of the Indianapolis Star https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/08/24/notre-dame-defends-fighting-irish-leprechaun-mascot-ranked-offensive/8253603002/

Big Ten, ACC, Pac-12 alliance to combat SEC’s influence expected to be announced Tuesday

Looks like a steel cage match is setting up in college football. Tap below to read the Dennis Dodd article on CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/big-ten-acc-pac-12-alliance-to-combat-secs-influence-expected-to-be-announced-tuesday/

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

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?…

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

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

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/

Fans will not be allowed at University of Hawaii sporting events for start of fall season

Fans will not be allowed at University of Hawaii sporting events for start of fall season. Tap below to read the entire article from USAToday. https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/08/20/hawaii-fans-banned-sporting-events-early-fall-season-covid-19/8218978002/

Orioles’ Jordan Westburg Bumped up to Double-A

Busy few days for Mississippi State baseball alumni, as Jordan Westburg was promoted to AA Bowie in the MLB Oriloes organization. Tap below to read the article. https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/orioles-jordan-westburg-bumped-up-to-double-a/