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Football General Manager and Bill Belichick’s long time confidant Michael Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave by the University of North Carolina. In a statement released Monday by the school and reported by multiple outlets including Ralph Russo of The Athletic, “As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership staff and student athletes […] The post Michael Lombardi Put On Administrative Leave appeared first on HEAVY .
The post Red Wings Draft Pick Excited to Play Upcoming Season in the NCAA appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now . When it comes to squaring off against older, bigger, NHL caliber prospects, Victor Plante likely has a leg up on […] The post Red Wings Draft Pick Excited to Play Upcoming Season in the NCAA appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now .
The Wisconsin Badgers have locked in a game-day visit with a rising in-state recruit in the 2028 class after recently establishing contact. Work on the 2028 recruiting class has begun for many programs across the country including the Wisconsin Badgers, who already have a commitment in the class from four-star linebacker Cale Britt. The early [...]
There was a ton movement at defensive tackle for Penn State over the offseason, and it’s clear with the moves that were made, Matt Campbell wanted to get bigger — much bigger — inside. While this group currently lacks anyone who projects as an all-conference performer, there’s a couple guys I’m keeping my eye on […]
The Raiders drafted Keyron Crawford with the 67th overall pick just a few months ago. The former Arkansas State standout broke out in his sophomore season with 44 tackles, 8.5 TFL, and 5.5 sacks in just his third season playing football. Crawford has always been an exceptional athlete, he’s shown an explosive first step, quick […]
The Nuggets are a second apron team before Peyton Watson's free agency saga is over. As such, they won't be improving this offseason.
I am the biggest BYU football nerd of all time. Ever since 2005, I have remembered the scores of every single BYU football game, and I have not forgotten any of
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson gets the offensive genius and offensive innovator label dropped on him from time to time, and yes, he is those things, but he’s also an old-school smash-mouth football guy. His Lions teams were always near the top of the league rankings in running the ball, so it’s no surprise […]
It’s another week of the Recruiting Roundup. Changes will be coming to the recruiting calendar, and we have an idea of what that could look like going forward. FootballScoop reported that starting January 1, 2027, the following would go into effect: The recommendation would establish a recruiting person days model and would increase the maximum […]
As a Houston pro sports fan, you are almost contractually obligated to look for, and expect the worst to happen, usually in a highly dramatic and painfully creative fashion. Earlier, we discussed how the 2026-27 season could go so, so wrong for the Texans. However, for all that can go wrong, you have to acknowledge […]
College football is in its era of evolution. As programs and conferences undergo changes in several areas, the players are not left behind. Collective bargaining is gaining ground in college football, and the players of Andrew Luck’s Stanford became the first to make a move. A group of Stanford Cardinals players is establishing the first-ever […] The post ACC Program, Headed By NFL Legend, Becomes First to Trigger Introduction of CBA In College Football appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Alabama Crimson Tide football program got a big recruiting win on Sunday, July 26. According to On3/Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, Alabama got a commitment from four-star linebacker Tysir Young. Young chose Alabama over other top schools, including Miami, Oregon, Ohio…
UNC football general manager Mike Lombardi has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to a statement released by the school Monday morning. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no ref...
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker has announced that the home date for the WVU-Ohio University football game, originally scheduled for Sept. 18, 2027, in Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, has been moved to Aug. 28, 2027.
After spending the summer surveying the potential 2027 draft class, we’ve reached the final installment of this series. Last week, we broke down the premier cover men in college football. Now we’re turning to the safeties who provide support over the top. This past draft class produced one of the best safety prospects in recent […]
Second installment breaking down the ACC's offenses with looks at key stats, lineup construction, and standouts.
Much has been said about Penn State’s 2026 season under new head coach Matt Campbell. Iowa State East (more on that later), the schedule, player health, and a host of other topics, one constant is both the relative certainty AND uncertainty going into this season. On the one hand, the uncertainty is exciting. After over […]
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel will be paid a lump sum of $7.14 million as part of his separation agreement with the university, according to a document obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
Danny Kanell says North Carolina should not have fired Mack Brown in 2024, the move that led to hiring Bill Belichick. The post Danny Kanell: UNC never should have fired Mack Brown appeared first on Saturday Down South .
Claim: The NCAA urged Congress and the CFTC to suspend college sports prediction markets and impose a 21+ age limit, citing harassment of athletes over prop bets. Prediction markets have become an increasingly prominent part of modern sports, with Kalshi and Polymarket emerging as two of the biggest players in the space. Their reach now […] The post Fact Check: NCAA Opposed Sports Prediction Markets in Congress appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Happy Monday, everyone. The biggest news of the weekend was the commitment of 2028 EDGE Tysir Young, from Delaware of all places. Young is a four-star edge prospect at Middletown High School. The 247Sports composite ranks him as the No. 13 edge in the 2028 class, and the No. 105 overall player in the group. […]
Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban recently shared new details about the advice he gave Lane Kiffin before Kiffin accepted the LSU Tigers head coaching job. Speaking during SEC Media Days, Saban said Kiffin reached out while weighing his options and asked for guidance. Rather than telling him what decision to make, Saban said he […]
The Michigan Wolverines have a solid 2027 recruiting class assembled up to this point in the year. Depending on where you look, Kyle Whittingham and company have a borderline Top 10 overall class, and there are still players left for the taking. While spots are filling up, there are still a few positions of need […]
Big Ten Media Days kick off on Tuesday, July 28th in Chicago and with the annual event comes the official start of preseason poll season. The most notable one comes from Cleveland.com, which polls a total of 31 writers who cover the Big Ten across several different outlets. This year’s results come without a ton […]
As the Wisconsin Badgers prepare for Fall camp, their roster took a slight hit over the weekend, as BadgerExtra’s Colten Bartholomew reported that redshirt freshman defensive lineman Torin Pettaway is no longer with the team. Pettaway, a three-star recruit in the class of 2025, was a Middleton native and was considered one of the higher-upside […]