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Former Diamond Dog Brad Freeman to Officiate 2024 Super Bowl

January 23, 2024Articles, College Baseball, Events, FYI, NCAA Baseball, News, NFL, Pressed, ReportsBrad Freeman, CBSSports, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NFL, Steve Freeman, Super Bowl

Former Diamond Dog Brad Freeman will be following his father's footsteps and officiating the 2024 NFL Super Bowl. Tap below to read the article from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-tabs-bill-vinovich-to-referee-2024-super-bowl-how-49ers-lions-chiefs-and-ravens-have-fared-with-him/

Playoff composition, revenue sharing, NCAA influence up for grabs as college football’s power structure shifts

August 11, 2023CFP, College Football, NCAA, NCAA Football, News, Pressed, Realignment, ReportsCBSSports, CFP, Dennis Dodd, NCAA, NCAA Football, Pac-12 Conference

The demise of the Pac-12 could have major ramifications for the College Football Playoff and influence at collegiate sports' top level Tap below to read the rept by Dennis Dodd…

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa says unnamed SEC school offered him $1.5 million to transfer

July 28, 2023College Football, NCAA Football, News, Pressed, Reports, SEC, SEC FootballCBSSports, Maryland Terrapins, SEC Football, Taulia Tagovailoa, Transfer Portal, Will Backus

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa revealed an unnamed SEC school offered him $1.5 million to enter the NCAA transfer portal during the offseason. Tap below to read the report by Will…

Kendall Graveman trade: Astros acquire veteran reliever in deal with White Sox for former first-round pick

July 28, 2023MLB, News, Pressed, ReportsCBSSports, Chicago White Sox, Houston Astros, Kendall Graveman, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB Trade, RJ Anderson

The Houston Astros have agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox that will net them righty reliever Kendall Graveman, the teams announced Friday. Tap below to read the…

SEC coordinator of officials hints conference won’t be as strict penalizing ‘Horns Down’ gesture as Big 12

July 18, 2023College Football, NCAA Football, News, Pressed, SEC FootballCBSSports, Horns Down, SEC Football

The SEC may go softer on one of college football's most notorious taunts when the Longhorns join the league in 2024. Tap to view the report by Will Backus for…

SEC Media Days 2023: Greg Sankey stumps for federal NIL help, updates conference’s stance on expansion

July 17, 2023Articles, College Football, Events, NCAA Football, NIL, Pressed, SEC FootballCBSSports, Greg Sankey, NCAA Football, NIL

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not only the face of college football's most influential conference but is also one of the most powerful voices in college athletics.…

National Letter of Intent penalties to lighten for college athletes beginning in 2024-25 cycle, per report

June 27, 2023College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, Pressed, Reports, Rule ChangesCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Football

The National Letter of Intent (NLI) program is undergoing multiple changes beginning with the class of 2024, according to The Athletic. High school prospects sign their NLI at the end…

NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage

January 11, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, Transfer PortalCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Division I Council, NCAA Football, Shehan Jeyarajah, Transfer Portal, Waivers

The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Wednesday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-council-votes-to-limit-eligibility-for-second-time-transfers-to-curb-ballooning-portal-usage/

NFL takes drastic action: Browns-Bills moved to Detroit due to epic snowstorm set to hit Buffalo

November 17, 2022Articles, News, NFL, PressedBuffalo, Buffalo Bills, CBSSports, Cleveland Browns, Detroit, Ford Field, inclement weather, John Breech, NFL Football, Snowstorm

For the first time in eight years, the NFL has made the decision to move a regular-season game due to inclement weather. Tap below to read the report by John…

Virginia football shooting updates: Ex-player Chris Jones in custody for killings of three active players

November 14, 2022Articles, College Football, Events, NCAA, News, Pressed, ReportsCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Football, University of Virginia, University of Virginia football

Another sad day in college athletics. Tap below to read the report from CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/virginia-football-shooting-updates-ex-player-chris-jones-in-custody-for-killings-of-three-active-players/live/