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It is no secret that Nebraska really struggled on defense in 2025. Yes, the statistics suggested modest improvement in certain categories, but anyone who watched the games knows the truth. The eye test told a far less comforting story. The lack of penetration from the defensive line, paired with little to no consistent pass rush, […]
To our lovely readers, We have an extremely important update to provide regarding the future of Ralphie Report. Let’s just get the bad news out of the way first. Our partnership with SB Nation is concluding at the end of February. On March 1st, this website will go completely inactive. This iteration of Ralphie Report, […]
Welcome back to “You’re Nuts,” where our basketball writers pick a debate topic and argue their side until the death, or until Ohio State is mathematically eliminated from the NCAA Tournament…which may have just happened. In a prime spot to win a road game, a Quad-1 game, and potentially solidify their spot in the NCAA […]
As the programs of the Mountain West continue to run through the non-conference portion of the season, we here at Mountain West Connection want to highlight a marquee matchup each weekend until conference play. This week, we will take a look at the Fresno State Bulldogs as they travel a short distance to take on […]
It’s time for the most entertaining part of the NFL Scouting Combine! It’s day two of four days worth of on-field drills for over 300 college football prospects with dreams of playing in the NFL. The combine can be a stock riser or a dropper, plus there are medical “red flags” that may significantly impact […]
You could argue that Michigan State’s win over Purdue on Thursday night was the Spartans’ biggest win of the season. No, it wasn’t the highest ranked team we’ve beaten; that was Illinois. No, it wasn’t one of the early-season neutral-site games that we normally struggle in as it takes us longer to fall into form; […]
This has been a bit of a week for the Dallas Cowboys. Aside from the Brandon Aubrey drama, they have been hard at work interviewing all sorts of players (mostly defensive) in the name of building data for the NFL Draft. You can view a list of the players they have reportedly visited with below. […]
If you can’t be in Houston for the 26th annual Bruce Bolt College Classic, have no fear the Rebels will be streamed for free this weekend as it faces Baylor, Ohio State and Coastal Carolina at Daikin Park. Games for the BBCC will be streamed live on Astros.com and on the Houston Astros YouTube channel […]
Raiola was recruited to Nebraska in the 2024 cycle as a 5-star (.9926) in the 24/7 composite. He was named the starter in Fall camp as a true freshman and played every game that year, leading the Cornhuskers to their first winning season capped by a bowl victory since 2013. Raiola returned as starter his […]
In what feels like one of the true beginnings of the NFL offseason, the 2026 NFL Combine in Indianapolis is officially underway. For a handful of days, the area around Lucas Oil Stadium becomes the center of the NFL universe, giving fans the opportunity to become acquainted with this year’s prospects coming out of college. […]
Villanova needed a refresh and this is why Kevin Willard was brought in. The longtime head coach has made an immediate impact for the Wildcats in year one and it has led to history. The Wildcats defeated Butler on Wednesday night to move to 22-6 on the season. These 22 wins credited to Willard set […]
Quite the presser from PK this morning. Multiple fiery moments.
The Ohio State men’s basketball team has a better record this year than last, but finds itself in a strikingly similar situation with regard to the NCAA Tournament as the season comes to a close. Last year, the Buckeyes finished 17-15 overall and 9-11 in the Big Ten, and were listed as the third team […]
Date 1/28 || Time 12:00 p.m. || Venue Cameron Indoor Stadium || Video ESPN Soon we’ll have votes for ACC honors and when it comes to ACC Coach of the Year, we think there are four legitimate candidates: Luke Loucks of Florida State, Jai Lucas of Miami, Jon Scheyer of Duke, and Ryan Odom of […]
INDIANAPOLIS — To whichever NFL team drafts Gabe Jacas, they’re getting someone who’s physical and disciplined, who doesn’t take plays off and is a natural leader. That is, of course, in the words of Jacas himself, as he met with the media from the NFL Combine on Wednesday morning. While describing himself to reporters, one […]
IU basketball will look to bounce back from a disastrous 72-68 home loss to Northwestern when it hosts Michigan State on Sunday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. The Spartans have won three straight and beat Purdue 76-74 on Thursday night ... The post What to Expect: IU basketball hosts Michigan State on Sunday afternoon appeared first on Inside the Hall | Indiana Hoosiers Basketball News, Recruiting and Analysis .
Greg opens a late-February Five Heart Podcast by hyping the “tripod” of hosts— Minnie, Fred, and Greg —while the chat rolls in with the usual mix of inside jokes, trash talk, and regional rival cameos (Indiana, Michigan, USC, Minnesota, Iowa). Early banter centers on who Minnie’s “new favorite coach” is (Roy Manning), plus a running […]
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. On the gridiron OSU’s Sonny Styles has best vertical jump in […]
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had a very Hansi Flick reaction to the news that his team will face Newcastle in the Champions League Round of 16. The coach spoke to the press just minutes after the draw on Friday, and the big takeaway is the fact that Barça are in the side of the bracket […]
A couple weeks ago, Friday night’s visit from the Michigan Wolverines looked like it might be the biggest Illini regular season game in a very long time. It was setting up to be the de facto Big Ten regular season title game, with a #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament at stake. However, now Michigan […] The post #3 Michigan Wolverines at #10 Illinois Fighting Illini Game Preview appeared first on The Sports Bank .
We are six months away from kickoff of the 2026 college football season. With half a year to go, the American Conference released its 2026 football schedule on Thursday, Feb. 26. In an ever-evolving college football landscape, the American is at a place of stability right now. The conference is comprised of the same 14 […]
College represents a pivotal transition in young adult life, filled with academic challenges, social pressures, and newfound independence. While this period offers tremendous opportunities for growth, it also presents significant health challenges that many students struggle to navigate. The connection between mental and physical wellbeing becomes particularly evident during these formative years, as neglecting one […] The post Balancing Mental & Physical Health In College appeared first on ...
IOWA CITY, Ia. — Almost had it. In the 51st consecutive sellout at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, the Fighting Illini nearly pulled off the program’s most historic upset in recent memory, falling short to the No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes 82-78. It was a game of two halves for the orange and blue. Early on, it was all […]
When Virginia Tech hired Brent Pry to replace Justin Fuente as the Hokies’ head coach ahead of the 2022 season, he was proud to hire one of his former players, Chris Marve, to be his new defensive coordinator. The Virginia Tech job was special to Pry, having gone to high school nearby and serving three […]
This was a tough one. Both teams feelt dead even all night long. Michigan State got a late push, Purdue had two chances to tie or win at the end, and didn’t pull it off. Damn good classic Big Ten basketball game. This will go easier if I dive right into the bullet points: Can […]