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OSU’s Mike Gundy blasts Oklahoma and Texas for SEC move: ‘That’s why they did it…all for the money’

August 16, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, SEC, SEC FootballAndrew Kulha, Big 12, Mike Gundy, Oklahoma Sooners, Oklahoma State Cowboys, SEC, SEC Football, Texas Longhorns, Yardbarker

Mike Gundy is one heck of a quote. He's no Mike Leach, but Oklahoma State's head coach has provided some exceptional sound over the years. Tap below to read the…

Frost, Harsin among coaches in precarious spot

August 16, 2022Articles, Coaching Carousel, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, SEC FootballAP, Bryan Harsin, Coaching Carousel, Dino Babers, Geoff Collins, Herm Edwards, Mike Norvell, NCAA Football, Ralph Russo, Scott Frost

Life comes at college football coaches fast these days. The unforeseen aside, there are a few coaches clearly in need of a turnaround to keep their current gigs. Tap below…

As another football season begins, a mental health crisis gnaws at the fabric of college sports

August 16, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, PressedCBSSports, College Sports, Dennis Dodd, Mental Health Crisis, Mental health experts, NCAA, NIL, Social Media

Mental health experts consulted for this story all mentioned that college is a time when minds, personalities and lives are being formed. Throw in the pressure of social media, relationships,…

Give SEC commissioner Greg Sankey an E6 with suggestion to expand NCAA Tournament

August 16, 2022Articles, Events, NCAA, News, Odds and Ends, PressedGreg Sankey, March Madness, Mike DeCourcy, NCAA, NCAA Basketball Tournament, SEC, The Sporting News

In the spirit of Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey’s desire to take a “fresh look” at March Madness, here are some items we might be able to improve if we…

LSU QB Myles Brennan leaves program, retires from football

August 15, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Odds and Ends, PressedKoki Riley, Lafayette Daily Advertiser, LSU Football, Myles Brennan, NCAA Football, Retirement, SEC Football, USAToday Sports

LSU football quarterback Myles Brennan has left the team and is retiring from football, the program announced Monday. Tap below to read the article from Koki Riley of the Lafayette Daily Advertiser for USAToday.…

Cardinals prospect Chandler Redmond hits for home run cycle during four-homer, 11-RBI night

August 13, 2022Articles, Minor League Baseball, News, Odds and Ends, PressedCardinals, CBSSports, Chandler Redmond, Home Run Cycle, Mike Axisa, MiLB, MLB, St Louis Cardinals

Home run history was made Wednesday night at HODGETOWN Stadium in Amarillo, Texas. Chandler Redmond, a minor-league infielder with the St. Louis Cardinals, hit for the home run cycle. Tap below…

The Direction of College Athletics Hangs in the Balance

August 12, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Odds and Ends, Pressedcollege athletics, College Football realignment, NCAA, Pat Forde, Richard Johnson, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated, Talking Season

Where has realignment taken college sports, and where could it be heading in the future? Our writer roundtable tackles the pressing issues. Tap below to read the article by Pat…

Conference realignment: Evaluating FSU, Miami for SEC, Big Ten

August 12, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, RealignmentBig Ten, Conference Realignment, Florida State University, Matt Baker, NCAA, SEC, Tampa Bay Times, University of Miami Hurricanes, Yahoo Sports

With the latest round of conference realignment seemingly paused, this is a good time to try to see where Florida State and Miami stand. Tap below to read this evaluation…

Mississippi State Fan Fest Set for August 20

August 12, 2022Articles, College Football, Events, FYI, NCAA, Odds and Ends, Pressed, SEC FootballFan Fest, Football scrimmage, Mississippi State Football, Mississippi State Volleyball, NCAA, SEC, Volleyball Scrimmage

Mississippi State will hold its new Fall Fan Fest and preseason scrimmage on Saturday, Aug. 20. The day will feature fun for MSU fans of all ages and a sneak…

NIT Moving From Madison Square Garden in 2023

August 12, 2022Articles, NCAA, News, Odds and Ends, PressedBig Apple, College Basketball, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Madison Square Garden, New York, NIT, Sports Illustrated, Thomas Neumann

The National Invitation Tournament, whose history in New York can be traced all the way back to 1938, is leaving the Big Apple. Tap below to read the report Thomas…