Despite nominal ties to the University of Oklahoma, Boomer Phelps is actually headed to the University of Michigan, says his dad.
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Wednesday, 31 August 2016
Michael Phelps declares son, Boomer, a future Michigan Wolverine
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The Big 12 expansion beauty pageant is an ugly show for all involved
The league knows who the serious candidates are. Give them a look, see if they fit, make a move. Or don't. Otherwise, it's a giant waste of time.
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Michigan names suspended Tom Brady honorary captain
Tom Brady will have Jim Harbaugh to keep him occupied for a portion of his four-game suspension.
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Michigan declines to share scrimmage tape with Hawaii
The Rainbow Warriors opened their season last week in Australia, so they sought to get scrimmage tape to even the scouting.
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Les Miles says LSU players who Lambeau Leap will be left in Green Bay
LSU cornerback and kick returner Tre’Davious White is willing to take his chances if he gets in the end zone.
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Wisconsin isn't hiding from ridiculous schedule
It’s easy to forget Wisconsin won 10 games in Paul Chryst’s first season. Just take a look at its 2016 schedule.
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Big 12 reportedly narrows expansion list to 6-8 schools
Schools still in the running are expected to make presentations to the conference during the next few weeks.
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Former USC Heisman winner Mike Garrett named in sexual harassment lawsuit
During his stint as the athletics director at Cal State Los Angeles, multiple women came forward to say Mike Garrett was unprofessional.
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LSU vs. Wisconsin: TV schedule, matchup, keys to victory
No. 5 LSU and Wisconsin will face off in the Carmex Lambeau Field College Classic in a rematch of the thrilling season opener from two years ago. Here's how you can watch LSU-Wisconsin, and the keys to victory for both teams.
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Stunned Michigan fan Chris Baldwin can't get away from his moment of fame
Chris Baldwin will forever be remembered as the Michigan fan whose shocked reaction was replayed over and over again on TV and social media after the Wolverines' stunning loss to Michigan State.
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Around the Bender: Alabama is the Death Star, and you can't blow it up in one game
Week 1 is almost here. SN college football writer Bill Bender dives into the hot topics heading into the season, including the almost-impossible scenario: What if Alabama loses to USC?
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Florida State WR Travis Rudolph forges friendship with autistic boy during school visit
Travis Rudolph noticed a middle school boy having lunch by himself on Tuesday and wound up making a friend for life.
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Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Jim Harbaugh says Michigan could play 15 or more true freshmen this season
There could soon be a youth movement in Ann Arbor.
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USC linebacker Osa Masina facing police investigations in two states, report says
A search warrant was served to the sophomore on the USC campus for the Utah investigation last week.
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Baylor suspends WR Ishmael Zamora after dog abuse incident
While he will be able to practice with the team, Zamora will miss games against Northwestern State, SMU and Rice.
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Clemson vs. Auburn: Time, date, how to watch
Here's how to watch the battle of the Tigers on college football's opening weekend.
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Auburn suspends DB Stephen Roberts for Clemson game, maybe longer
The junior, a starter late in 2015, was arrested last week and charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm and eluding an officer.
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Alabama OL Alphonse Taylor found not guilty on DUI charge
Even though breath tests showed a 0.0 blood-alcohol content, police said Taylor failed several field sobriety tests.
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Meet Steven Taylor, Houston's playmaking linebacker
Senior outside linebacker Steven Taylor is taking his leadership seriously as Houston prepares to face Oklahoma on Saturday.
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Kirk Herbstreit likes TCU as College Football Playoff sleeper
It’s easy to forget how good TCU — ranked No. 13 in the Preseason AP Poll — can be this season. The Horned Frogs are 23-3 the last two seasons but flying a little low despite starting out 8-0 in 2015.
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Sun Belt predictions: Appalachian State quickly rising from newcomer to favorite
A conference that has been a feeding ground for major programs to scoop coaches from, the Sun Belt once again has a host of talented young coaches and programs on the rise.
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LSU’s Leonard Fournette has ‘no issue’ with health ahead of Wisconsin game
Fournette, a preseason contender for the Heisman Trophy, sprained his ankle during a scrimmage Aug. 16.
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Tom Herman is right, it’s about more than ‘one game’ at Houston
Winning the American Athletic Conference is the No. 1 goal for Houston. The game against Oklahoma in Week 1 is exactly that: one game.
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Ranking the 30 hottest rivalries in college football right now
Some rivalries are a little hotter than others right now, so don’t mistake “best” with “hottest.” It might be because of the national title implications or that one side is looking to break a long losing streak.
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Colin Kaepernick's coach at Nevada: 'It's not the message that's troubling'
Former Nevada coach Chris Ault says it's not the message that's troubling.
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Ranking the best college football posters of 2016
No one is better at hyping their teams than college football programs. We give you the top 50 college football posters of 2016.
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Monday, 29 August 2016
SEC Week 1 TV schedule: How to watch the games
The SEC has some marquee matchups in Week One: Here's how you can watch them.
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Stanford swimmer convicted of rape set to walk after three months in jail
Brock Turner, the former Stanford swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman, is set to be released on Sept. 2.
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Virginia Tech to honor Frank Beamer with No. 25 jersey
Beamer wore No. 25 as a starting cornerback for the Hokies from 1966-68.
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Meet Ben Boulware, Clemson’s defensive heartbeat and fashion daredevil
Boulware discusses the pressure of being a national title contender, his future and bold fashion statements.
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Who is Jalen Hurts? Five things to know about freshman competing for Alabama starting job
Jalen Hurts has been in the running for the starting job with Cooper Bateman, Blake Barnett and David Cornwell since spring practice, and even if he doesn’t win the starting job there’s a chance we’ll see him sooner rather than later.
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Ohio State suspends Torrance Gibson for fall semester
Ohio State redshirt freshman Torrance Gibson has suspended from the school for the fall semester, the school announced Monday.
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Alabama vs. USC: TV, online streaming, keys to victory
No. 1 Alabama meets No. 20 USC in the AdvoCare Classic at AT&T Stadium in a colossal season opener for both teams.
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Notre Dame at Texas: TV, online streaming, keys to victory
No. 10 Notre Dame travels to face Texas in a Sunday showdown that ranks among the best games in Week 1 because it gets the spotlight all to itself.
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The most entertaining college football coaches to follow on Twitter
These coaches amuse us on Twitter. We recommend following them.
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Sunday, 28 August 2016
Mississippi State defensive lineman arrested for fourth time in three years
Sunday's arrest is James' second for public intoxication.
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How the Big Ten East will be won: Expect the unexpected again
The Big Ten East Division runs through the Michigan-Michigan State-Ohio State round robin, and the winner will be favored to win the Big Ten championship in Indianapolis.
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Saturday, 27 August 2016
Florida State strength and conditioning coach arrested on DUI charges
Vic Viloria admitted to police that had three 'big' drinks while in his office before leaving campus.
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Tennessee football to honor Pat Summitt with helmet sticker
The sticker includes a capital "P" inside a circle, based on the way Summitt wrote the letter in her signature.
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Duke starting QB Thomas Sirk to miss 2016 season after third Achilles injury
Thomas Sirk tore part of his left Achilles tendon during Thursday's practice.
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Miami dismisses defensive stars Al-Quadin Muhammad, Jermaine Grace
The two players were involved in a NCAA investigation dealing with a luxury car rental agency.
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Conference USA predictions: Marshall, Southern Miss on collision course
Sleepers, breakouts and big surprises in Conference USA.
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Two Western Michigan players arrested; allegedly used gun, knife to rob woman
Two Western Michigan University football players allegedly held up a woman in a dorm room with a semi-automatic weapon and a knife.
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Man wearing goalie uniform, carrying hockey stick robs beer store
A man who stole cases of beer from a store was dressed in a full hockey uniform, even wearing gloves and carrying a stick.
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Friday, 26 August 2016
Cal's Khalfani Muhammad scores first touchdown of college football season
You know what that sound is? That's the sound of college football returning. Embrace it.
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ECU lineman Darius Commissiong dismissed after being charged with animal cruelty
Police discovered the resident's dog, a 1-year-old Shih Tzu, had died.
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Oregon linebacker Torrodney Prevot being investigated after assault claim
The senior Oregon linebacker has been accused of assaulting a female former Oregon student-athlete twice this year.
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Oregon once again names former FCS quarterback as its starter
For the second year in a row, Oregon is putting its high-powered offense in the hands of a former FCS quarterback.
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Big Ten Week 1 TV schedule: How to watch all the conference's games
Here's how to catch all the Big Ten action in Week 1.
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Auburn’s Stephen Roberts arrested on multiple charges
Roberts, who appeared in all 13 games last season, is due in court Nov. 17.
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MAC predictions: Can anyone compete with Western Michigan?
Western Michigan has the best coach, best NFL prospect and the most talented roster in the conference.
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Nebraska suspends two starters for season opener
The program didn’t give specific details on the suspensions.
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NCAA’s response to sexual assault controversies hasn't been strong enough
Make no mistake: The NCAA is not a harmless bystander.
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Thursday, 25 August 2016
TCU announces Texas A&M transfer Kenny Hill as starting quarterback
"Kenny Trill" will make the start for the Horned Frogs come Week 1 against South Dakota State.
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Tim Beckman leaves North Carolina football staff after becoming 'distraction'
The former Illinois coach, who was accused of mistreating players at that school, had been brought in by Tar Heels coach Larry Fedora as a volunteer assistant.
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Notre Dame's Devin Butler a victim of police brutality, witnesses claim
Eyewitnesses tell a version of events completely different from the police report.
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ECU promises to deliver 'entire state of North Carolina' to Big 12
The Big 12 is ready to expand, and ECU wants in. Both the school's chancellor and AD have formally expressed interest.
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Avalanche tab Jared Bednar to replace Patrick Roy as coach
Bednar, 44, replaces Patrick Roy, who abruptly resigned this summer, citing philosophical differences with executive VP/GM Joe Sakic.
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Oregon unveils incredible Marcus Mariota Sports Performance Center
Yes, there are a ton of duck logos.
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College football Week 1 TV schedule: How to watch the Top 25 games
It's time to start planning your TV viewing schedule for the first week of college football. Here's all the info — dates, times, TV channels — for how to watch the Top 25 teams in Week 1.
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Georgia's Nick Chubb will be ready for opener against UNC, report says
Running back Nick Chubb, who suffered a gruesome knee injury last year, should be ready to go as Georgia takes on North Carolina.
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'Greater' honors legacy of Arkansas walk-on Brandon Burlsworth
The film, which has a national release on Friday, details the story of former Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth, considered by many the greatest walk-on in college football history.
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13 best neutral sites for college football games in 2016
We stuck with the regular-season matchups, and here are the 13 best neutral sites for college football games in 2016.
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Maryland's Durkin, Rutgers' Ash making waves on recruiting trail
Two first year head coaches. Two hot starts on the recruiting trail. How far and fast can Maryland and Rutgers rise?
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NCAA reportedly widens its probe into Ole Miss football
The NCAA is talking to other SEC football programs about recruiting practices at Ole Miss
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Labor board again prevents student-athletes from being considered employees
The National Labor Relations Board cited public institutions' relationship with the NCAA in again denying student-athletes collective bargaining rights.
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UNC hiring Tim Beckman is unfortunately not surprising, but that doesn't make it right
You’re angry North Carolina coach Larry Fedora hired former Illinois coach Tim Beckman as a volunteer assistant coach. Wait until next year when somebody goes through the same rationale process and hires former Baylor coach Art Briles.
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Larry Fedora defends addition of controversial Illinois coach Tim Beckham to UNC staff
Despite disapproval for hiring Beckman, Fedora defended the move.
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Brian Kelly leaves fate of arrested players in Notre Dame’s hands
Six Notre Dame football players were arrested over the weekend, but only one has been dismissed from the team.
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Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Coyotes hire Dawn Braid as NHL's first full-time female coach
Braid will serve as the team's skating coach after joining the franchise on a part-time basis last year.
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Cal had to ship goalposts to Australia for game against Hawaii
Cal's opener against Hawaii in Australia is proving to be a struggle for the Bears' equipment manager.
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Mitt Romney reportedly pushing hard for BYU to join Big 12
The former GOP nominee, an alumnus of the Mormon-affiliated school, has reportedly called power brokers to get BYU into the Big 12.
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Marshawn Lynch serving as scout RB for Cal
Lynch played at Cal from 2004 to 2006 and rushed for 3,230 yards and 29 touchdowns.
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Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze stages his funeral as morbid motivation
Hugh Freeze told reporters he staged a mock funeral for himself to motivate his players to work for the results they want this season.
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MWC predictions: Is Boise State back, or is it San Diego State's conference now?
The next Colin Kaepernick, a receiver who'll blow your mind and a running back who contend for the Doak Walker Award. There's a lot to watch in the Mountain West in 2016.
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Think people are excited for the George O'Leary statue? Think again
Judging by the initial reaction, there will be more people laughing and flinching and some people crying then defending the George O'Leary statue.
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Bold college football predictions: Get ready for a wild Week 1
Week 1 of college football is going to be filled with upsets and raving coaches.
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13 best neutral sites for college football games in 2016
We stuck with the regular-season matchups, and here are the 13 best neutral sites for college football games in 2016.
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Tuesday, 23 August 2016
South Carolina self-reports nine football infractions to NCAA; among 22 total for school
One of the violations occurred under former coach Steve Spurrier when he revealed that the daughter of a former NFL player was visiting the school.
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Japan's Genta Ito makes unlikely jump to Division I football at Hawai'i
Japan is not a fertile recruiting ground for football players but the Japanese love their football. And now, one of their native sons, Genta Ito, is playing at Hawai'i.
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Wisconsin All-American candidate Dan Voltz forced to retire
Dan Voltz cited a history of injuries as the reason for his decision.
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UCF approves statute for former coach George O'Leary
UCF reportedly is preparing to honor O'Leary with a statue outside Bright House Networks Stadium in 2017.
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Michigan AD says Jim Harbaugh is 'worth every penny'
Michigan athletics director Warde Manuel was unapologetic about in the increase in Harbaugh's salary, saying he was worth it.
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Cal vs. Hawaii: How to watch the college football season opener on TV
More information about the game, including kickoff time, location and TV schedule, can be found below.
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Should college athletes be able to major in their sport?
What if college athletes could major in their sport and not have to do academic work?
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AAC Predictions: Houston emerges as legitimate playoff contender
Houston adds a Texas transfer and the a top-10 incoming freshman recruit to the already top-ranked roster in the conference, making it the conference favorite.
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Ohio State lands pair of 5-star WR recruits
Urban Meyer landed commitments from a pair of top wide receiver prospects Monday in Tyjon Lindsey and Trevon Grimes.
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Michigan loses 4-star commit Aubrey Solomon after spelling his name wrong
Michigan sent the wrong letter to Aubrey Solomon, and then spelled his name wrong.
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Michigan State will have familiar name at QB to start season
The senior Spartan beat out Damion Terry and Brian Lewerke to replace Connor Cook at quarterback.
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Seven stats that will define Leonard Fournette's Heisman bid
Here’s a statistical look at how Fournette, who finished sixth in Heisman voting last season, can make his move.
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Monday, 22 August 2016
College football player dies after jumping down stairs in fraternity house
Colson Machlitt, 18, was a sophomore defensive lineman for NAIA Georgetown (Ky.) College.
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Oregon CB Chris Seisay leaves team, says he wasn't on 'good terms' with program
Cornerback Chris Seisay has been granted a full release from Oregon after he said he wasn't on "good terms" with the program.
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Clemson leads seven usual suspects faced with high preseason expectations
We’ve heard this story before: A team comes in with a high preseason ranking, but those expectations are almost impossible to live up to.
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Preseason No. 1 vs. national champion: Will Alabama get third chance under Nick Saban?
History is not on Alabama's side as the preseason No. 1. Here's a look at all the top-ranked teams entering the season since 2000, and where they ended up.
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10 weirdest college football games of all time
College football is fantastic — but it can also be really, really weird.
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Sunday, 21 August 2016
Notre Dame dismisses Max Redfield, suspends Devin Butler after arrests
The other players involved in the incident will be subject to internal discipline by the team.
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Recruiting Week in Review: South Carolina, Clemson rising
Who won the week on recruiting trail? Will Muschamp in South Carolina got plenty of good news, while Clemson continues to build one of the nation’s most talented classes.
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Notre Dame’s Devin Butler tackled and punched police officer, according to affidavit
Butler attacked a policeman in South Bend, and officers used a stun gun to subdue the cornerback, an affidavit says.
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Alabama tops AP top 25 preseason poll; Clemson, Oklahoma follow
The preseason poll has been released; who made the top 25?
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Polls might not matter, but being No. 1 always does
Polls only mean something at the end of the season. But No. 1? No. 1 always matters.
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Saturday, 20 August 2016
Suspended Florida CB Jalen Tabor gives homless man cash, new shoes
Florida cornerback Jalen Tabor is making his time away from the Gators football team count.
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USC names Max Browne starter for opener vs. Alabama
The USC Trojans now know who will start at quarterback when they open the season Sept. 3 against Alabama.
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Florida State's QB depth takes another hit after team suspends Malik Henry
Henry has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher announced Saturday.
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Texas A&M linebacker suspended following assault charge
Texas A&M suspended linebacker Josh Walker indefinitely after he was charged Friday with assaulting a family member.
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Friday, 19 August 2016
Michigan places former OSU linebacker Ryan Shazier in recruiting graphic
Someone in Michigan football's graphics department has some explaining to do.
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Jimmy Vesey picks his team; prized college free agent signs with Rangers
More than half a dozen NHL teams flocked to Boston to court the former Harvard star this week, and the Rangers came out on top.
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Ole Miss to stop performing Confederate anthem ‘Dixie’
The Rebels marching band will no longer perform the song “Dixie” before, during or after games.
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Lloyd Carr resigns from CFP selection committee for health reasons
The former Michigan coach, 71, joined the committee only this year.
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Video shows Baylor WR Ishmael Zamora viciously beating dog
Zamora has been charged with a misdemeanor and could receive a $500 fine.
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Pac-12 football predictions: Can Stanford capitalize on Christian McCaffrey's greatness?
Stanford sits in a deep and challenging conference with more than one contender.
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Nebraska suspends WRs coach after third DUI arrest
Keith Williams, 45, has two previous DUI convictions in 2004 and '09.
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Alabama fans can purchase an O.J. Simpson-themed USC diss shirt
The Crimson Tide and Trojans square off square off Sept. 3.
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LSU football players visit Baton Rouge families displaced by floods
The team, wearing jerseys, signed autographs, spent time and posed for pictures with the displaced families.
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Ray Lewis' son indicted on criminal sexual conduct charge in South Carolina
The indictment says Lewis sexually assaulted the alleged victim when she was "incapacitated."
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Thursday, 18 August 2016
Darius Rucker promises concert if Gamecocks win 6 games
The push for Rucker and his soulful voice begins Sept. 1 at Vanderbilt.
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Clemson’s Deshaun Watson dispels dual-threat, black QB stereotype
As a sophomore in 2015, Watson cemented his All-American status with 4,104 passing yards and 35 touchdowns through the air.
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Big 12 Predictions: Oklahoma's title defense will run through state of Texas
Oklahoma is loaded again, but so is Baylor, TCU, Oklahoma State and much of the Big 12. The conference is full of Heisman hopefuls and title contenders.
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Michigan’s got NFL talent, and that’s the big difference for 2016
Michigan doesn't just have hype and Harbaugh this season. The Wolverines have NFL-caliber talent all over the field.
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Wednesday, 17 August 2016
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh gets $2M raise in form of life insurance policy
Harbaugh seems to be worth every penny for the Wolverines.
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Trust Brian Kelly’s experience with Irish's two-QB plan
When it comes to Brian Kelly's quarterbacks, Notre Dame always has twice the drama.
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Big Ten Predictions: Breakouts, upsets and a battle for survival
Ohio State, Michigan and Michigan State engaged in three wild games last season. Expect more of the same as the three national powers battle in the Big Ten East.
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Jim Harbaugh adds Jim Rome to his growing Twitter hit list
Radio host Jim Rome ripped Jim Harbaugh, and naturally Harbaugh took offense, starting yet another feud.
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What if Tim Tebow had gone to Alabama, and other decisions that could have changed college football
These players could have changed the course of college football had they gone to a different school. Some might have even saved their coach's job.
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Von Miller's college decision came down to the 'hot chick' (LSU) and the clinger (A&M)
Von Miller: man of odd analogies.
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Art Briles claims he’s never done anything ‘immoral' or 'unethical’
Briles said he has “no bitterness towards Baylor” and plans to be back in the coaching ranks by December.
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Steve Sarkisian says recovery going well, lands TV gig for college football season
The former Southern California coach was fired last season amid reports of alcohol abuse.
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Tuesday, 16 August 2016
South Carolina returns favor with drive to aid flood-ravaged Louisiana
LSU helped South Carolina last year during historic flooding, now the Gamecocks are returning the favor.
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Leonard Fournette suffers ankle sprain, return date uncertain
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ACC Predictions: Clemson faces daunting challenge to repeat
Heisman hopeful Deshaun Watson and the Tigers are the favorites to repeat at ACC champions, but they face a tough road.
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It’s J.T. Barrett’s time to finish the mission at Ohio State
J.T. Barrett was a backup thrust into the spotlight in 2014 and benched to start the 2015 season. Now, it's time for him to start and finish a season.
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College football programs meeting demand for more premium game day experiences
Mississippi State is just the latest school to add more premium seating to its college football stadium. The school's new $18,000 cabanas sold out quickly.
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WATCH: Jim Harbaugh, annoyed by questions, abruptly walks out of interview
The Michigan coach provided few details for why highly acclaimed freshmen weren't present for the Wolverines' team photo.
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Monday, 15 August 2016
ESPN college football analyst Rod Gilmore has multiple myeloma
"I feel great and my prognosis is good. … See you Week 1 in Nashville" for South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt.
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WATCH: Western Michigan coach takes on players in full pads
Western Michigan coach P.J. Fleck is a lot of things — young coach on the rise, master motivator, brilliant offensive mind. He's also a nut.
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Longtime 'voice of LSU football' rescued from Baton Rouge flooding
Jim Hawthorne, 72, and his wife were rescued from their Baton Rouge, La., home Sunday amid historic flooding in the area.
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Big 12’s biggest decision starts with BYU, Cincinnati and Houston
If the Big 12 opts to add two teams, then one of these deserving schools is going to be left without a chair.
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SEC Predictions: Who can stop Nick Saban and an Alabama three-peat?
Nick Saban and Alabama are going for their third straight SEC title, but there are plenty of challengers who could knock them off.
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New Ohio State RB Mike Weber has 'a hell of a standard' to live up to
Mike Weber says he's "working his hardest" to reach those heights.
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Sunday, 14 August 2016
Recruiting Week in Review: Miami gains momentum while Aggies suffer
Mark Richt continued his momentum in Miami, and an SEC power added a major five-star defensive talent.
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Nebraska WR coach Keith Williams arrested, charged with DUI
This will be the Nebraska coach's third such offense.
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Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has idea for who can join Big 12
Meyer took a homer's approach in the Big 12 expansion debate.
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Auburn defensive end Rasheed Kennion quits football to pursue politics
Kennion has left the program to "pursue politics," according to Auburn coach Gus Malzahn.
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Saturday, 13 August 2016
Florida State QB Sean Maguire to miss several weeks
Maguire, a fifth-year senior, arrived at Saturday’s practice with a walking boot on his right foot.
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21 questions heading into the 2016 college football season
SN's Bill Bender gets his 50 Cent on to prime you for the fall.
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Friday, 12 August 2016
Florida WR Antonio Callaway cleared in Title IX sexual assault case
The finding from a hearing boycotted by his accuser allows Callaway to remain in school and on the Gators football team.
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Appeal hearing: Jerry Sandusky takes stand for first time
The former Penn State assistant said he was denied a fair trial.
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Big 12 to hear pitches from 17 schools during expansion process, report says
It's looking more and more likely that the conference will add two members or remain at 10.
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Jimbo Fisher lobbies for college football commissioner
The Florida State coach also seeks a uniform scheduling model for Power 5 conferences.
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Who's the starting QB? A quick guide to every Power 5 team's quarterback competition
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Former Michigan QB Devin Gardner signs with Japanese 'X-League'
Gardner and former Wolverines teammate Jeremy Gallon signed to play this season for Nojima Sagamihara Rise.
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Virginia Tech will get back to the top, if Hokies give Justin Fuente some time
Virginia Tech fans were used to seeing Frank Beamer roam the sidelines for 29 years. They will eventually enjoy the sight of their new head coach.
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Thursday, 11 August 2016
Richard LeCounte III, nation's top prep safety, seriously injured in scrimmage
The five-star recruit and Georgia commit went down during a high school scrimmage.
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Wednesday, 10 August 2016
Bobby Petrino likes smut website on official Twitter account, because of course (NSFW)
Seriously, Coach: What the heck are you doing?
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Leonard Fournette, LSU teammate worth too much money to be slapboxing
Both put their NFL futures at risk unnecessarily.
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Alabama reportedly grants release to Maurice Smith, pending SEC ruling
Alabama has released Smith, but the graduate student's hope of playing for Georgia will be decided by the SEC.
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Watch: LSU's Leonard Fournette, Garrett Brumfield show serious horsepower during horseplay
A school spokesman said the teammates weren't mad at each other and "hugged it out" after their go-round. No one was hurt.
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C.J. Beathard, Iowa ready for ‘tough’ road that lies ahead
C. J. Beathard remembers how last season ended all too well, but he's not dwelling on it — except as motivation this year.
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Jerry Jones supports former Baylor coach Art Briles
Former Baylor head coach Art Briles is confident he'll be coaching again next season.
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Dan Mullen denies calling cops on ex-Mississippi State RB
Dan Mullen said he didn't call the police on Josh Robinson for trespassing on Mississippi State's track.
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LSU loses starting DL Christian LaCouture (ACL) for season, report says
The senior, who has started 23 games, spurned the NFL to return to LSU in 2016, but now his season is reportedly over before it began.
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Tuesday, 9 August 2016
FSU sorority girl Michelle Roque's football trick shot video is amazing
From 40-yard field goals to perfect spirals from 40 yards, out the flag football phenom is the complete player.
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Longtime ACC coach Bill Dooley dies at 82
Bill Dooley coached at UNC, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest in a career spanning 26 years and 161 wins.
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TCU gives Gary Patterson two-year extension through 2022
The winningest coach in TCU history (143-47) has won 10 games or more in 10 of the past 14 seasons.
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Maurice Smith: Transfer drama with Alabama became 'something far greater'
Maurice Smith said his battle to get permission to transfer to Georgia has blown up and become a far bigger issue.
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Purdue hires 'competive SOB' Mike Bobinski as new AD
Interviewed early in the search process, Bobinski left this impression on Purdue's president: "Man, if they're all like that …"
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Monday, 8 August 2016
LGBT groups pen letter to Big 12 opposing BYU as expansion candidate
In a letter to Big 12 administrators, more than two dozen pro-LGBT groups expressed concerns over BYU's possible addition to the conference.
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Snoop Dogg's son quits UCLA football again, and that's OK
The former four-star recruit has decided to leave the Bruins' football program to "pursue other passions." That's a pretty mature decision for a 19-year-old.
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Sidney Crosby surprises Nova Scotia family with home visit
One family in Nova Scotia got the surprise of a lifetime when Sidney Crosby showed up at the front door.
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Missouri to hire San Diego State's Jim Sterk as new AD, reports say
The University of Missouri has found its new athletic director, according to multiple reports.
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Arizona offensive lineman Zach Hemmila dies in his sleep at 22
One of Zach Hemmila's cousins found him Monday morning. No cause of death has been reported.
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Issues of race, cooking and golf highlight Charles Barkey's interview with Nick Saban
Charles Barkley promised Nick Saban if he could help him with his golf game, a statue of Saban would be erected at Barkley's house.
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Why I chose Baylor despite the 'Baylor Scandal'
The fallout from Baylor's sexual assault scandal has been swift, but not every athlete has turned their back on the Bears' sports programs.
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Sunday, 7 August 2016
Alabama OC, jokester Lane Kiffin says Nick Saban runs his Twitter
So we're to believe Saban is behind all of Kiffin's Twitter antics?
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Recruiting Week in Review: Alabama on Ohio State’s Heels for No. 1 Class
Nick Saban is hot on the heels of Urban Meyer for the No. 1 class in the country.
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Saturday, 6 August 2016
Louisville CB Cornelius Sturghill wounded in drive-by shooting
A converted wide receiver, Sturghill ran a staggering 4.20-second 40-yard dash in the offseason.
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Young men like Jim Harbaugh way more than they like Nick Saban
Jim Harbaugh's unconventional approach to coaching has made him extremely popular with young males, which could pay off in recruiting.
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Friday, 5 August 2016
Former Ohio State RB Bri’onte Dunn charged with assault, domestic violence
Dunn, a fifth-year senior, was expected to compete for the starting running back position.
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Former Wisconsin star Montee Ball sentenced to jail, probation for domestic abuse incidents
The two-time All-American was sentenced to 60 days in county jail and 18 months probation seeming from the incidents in 2014 and this year.
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Accuser boycotts football player's hearing handled by Gators booster
The woman who said two Florida players sexually assaulted her won't be at the hearing overseen by an attorney who is a Gators booster.
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Nick Saban on young players, anxiety and 'immediate self-gratification'
The anxiety of expectations forces many young players to transfer out of a high-profile program like the Crimson Tide's.
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Looking at the best/worst case scenarios for the Top 25
Will Alabama repeat as national champions or is there a case for everybody else in Sporting News’ Preseason Top 25?
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Thursday, 4 August 2016
Wayne Gretzky rookie card, imperfections and all, sells for record $465,000
The card isn't in perfect shape, but this specimen is the best of the lot, and thus the most valuable.
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Suspended Baylor OL accused of assaulting other women before stalking charge
Rami Hammad allegedly sexually assaulted another woman last fall. He was charged with felony stalking his ex-girlfriend Monday.
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Nebraska football team to make scholarship, award in honor of Sam Foltz
The Nebraska football team will honor the punter with the Sam Foltz Memorial Scholarship and Sam Foltz Hero 27 Leadership Award.
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Alabama, Clemson top preseason coaches poll
The Crimson Tide received 55 of the 64 first-place votes.
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Dismissed Auburn RB says he felt 'stereotyped and disrespected'
Jovon Robinson was dismissed from the Auburn football team Wednesday night for undisclosed reasons.
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Michigan dumped by five-star recruit after calling him 'second level player'
Lamont Wade has no time for disrespect.
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Notre Dame TE Alize Jones 'disappointed' after being academically ineligible
Alize Jones will focus on his school work after failing to meet the standards.
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Les Miles: Tyrann Mathieu's LSU boot is 'one of worst things I've done'
Les Miles never said specifically why he kicked Mathieu off the team.
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There's a better solution than burning down the Baylor football program
The knee-jerk reaction is to slam the door on the Baylor football program. But that's not the best solution.
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Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Jovon Robinson, Auburn's returning leading rusher, dismissed from team
Robinson was tabbed as the starting RB for the Tigers this season.
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Listen to Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio hang up on radio show hosts
The Spartans coach expressed his disdain for the line of questioning by introducing two interviewers to the dial tone.
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McLennan County DA asks Baylor for Pepper Hamilton findings, report says
After a Baylor OL was charged with stalking earlier this week, the McLennan County DA in Waco, Texas, wants to see Pepper Hamilton's report.
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Tuesday, 2 August 2016
Baylor football player arrested on felony stalking charge
Offensive lineman Rami Hammad is accused of stalking and repeatedly harassing his ex-girlfriend.
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Lou Holtz says Crown Royal bag at RNC wasn’t for booze
But the question still remains, what happened to the bottle that originally inhabited that bag?
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Michigan unveils 'Jumpman' jerseys with special tribute to diversity
The University of Michigan revealed its new football uniforms Tuesday and there is more to them than just Nike's Jumpman logo.
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NCAA should make an example of Baylor, level Penn State-like sanctions
The NCAA tried to throw the book at Penn State over Jerry Sandusky's sexual assault allegations. It should do the same to Baylor.
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Tennessee safety to wear No. 24 to honor slain high school player Zaevion Dobson
Todd Kelly Jr. says of the high school player who died shielding two girls from gunfire: "He's a kid from Knoxville that loved the game of football."
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Lamar Jackson is the perfect dark horse Heisman contender for Louisville
Louisville coach Bobby Petrino said Lamar Jackson will be "the face of our program for a while." A chat with him at ACC Media Days proved why Petrino's words ring true.
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Monday, 1 August 2016
Coaches take full advantage of new NCAA social media rule
Coaches burned the midnight oil to take advantage of a new rule that went into effect Monday.
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Lane Kiffin's Twitter bio makes him five years younger
You don't have to lie to kick it, Lane.
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Former Colorado coach Bill McCartney has dementia, Alzheimer's
He was 93-55-5 in 13 seasons as the coach in Boulder, highlighted by the 1990 national championship team.
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ESPN, Fox opposition to Big 12 expansion complicates potential move
ESPN and Fox are discouraging the Big 12 to expand, as the networks believe the move would water down the quality of the conference.
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