Reports: ACC Network to launch by 2019 ACC commissioner John Swofford (Getty Images). The ACC’s vision of a conference network looks like it’s becoming a reality. According to multiple reports, including from Sports Business Daily and (fittingly) ESPN, the conference and ESPN have agreed to launch an ACC television network by August of 2019. In the meantime, the two will collaborate on more … [Read more...]
Here's your chance to see Jim Harbaugh in a starring music video role
Here's your chance to see Jim Harbaugh in a starring music video role Jim Harbaugh is a music video superstar (Getty). There seem to be few things Jim Harbaugh is unwilling to do to promote Michigan football. Rapper Bailey released a Michigan-football themed song to YouTube on Monday and Harbaugh plays a starring role in the video. You can watch it in its entirety below, but be warned … [Read more...]
Social Hour: Mike Gundy's mullet wins Big 12 media days
Social Hour: Mike Gundy's mullet wins Big 12 media days Oklahoma State head football coach Mike Gundy responds to questions during Big 12 media days, Monday, July 18, 2016, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Miss something that happened on Dr. Saturday’s social media presence? Well, we’ve got your roundup right here. Don’t let this happen again. Always be in the know by following Dr. … [Read more...]
Ohio State dismisses RB Bri'onte Dunn
Ohio State dismisses RB Bri'onte Dunn Ohio State’s Bri’onte Dunn rushed for only 91 yards in 2015, but was competing to start in 2016. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete) Ohio State took a hit to its running back depth Monday night. The program announced that senior Bri’onte Dunn has been dismissed from the program. A statement from head coach Urban Meyer said Dunn was booted for “a violation of team … [Read more...]
Alabama OL Alphonse Taylor suspended after DUI arrest (Update)
Alabama OL Alphonse Taylor suspended after DUI arrest (Update) (Getty Images) Update: Monday, July 18 – 3:40 p.m. ET A day after his arrest for DUI, Alabama offensive lineman Alphonse Taylor has been suspended indefinitely from the program. “We are very disappointed any time a player makes a choice that leads to this kind of behavior,” head coach Nick Saban said in a statement. “We are still … [Read more...]
Report: NCAA, AFCA has talks about eliminating kickoffs
Report: NCAA, AFCA has talks about eliminating kickoffs Boston College kicks to Notre Dame on the opening kickoff of the Shamrock Series game at Fenway Park in Boston Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The kickoff could soon be a thing of the past. According to Dennis Dodd of CBS, the American Football Coaches Association board of trustees and the NCAA Division I Football … [Read more...]
TCU RB Shaun Nixon to miss 2016 season
TCU RB Shaun Nixon to miss 2016 season After catching 47 passes for 501 yards in 2015, Shaun Nixon (3) had moved back to running back for TCU. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) TCU’s addition of Michigan transfer running back Derrick Green is now even more important. At Big 12 media days Monday morning, Horned Frogs head coach Gary Patterson announced that redshirt sophomore running back Shaun Nixon … [Read more...]
Florida freshmen WRs arrested for alleged BB gun incident
Florida freshmen WRs arrested for alleged BB gun incident (AP Photo/John Raoux) Two Florida freshmen ran into some trouble over the weekend. According to the Orlando Sentinel, receivers Tyrie Cleveland and Rick Wells were arrested Sunday in an alleged dorm room incident involving BB guns. The two are accused of causing in excess of $1,000 in damage to Keys Residential housing on campus. Both … [Read more...]
Report: Pepper Hamilton did not provide written report to Baylor
Report: Pepper Hamilton did not provide written report to Baylor (Getty Images) There’s a reason no full version of the Pepper Hamilton investigation at Baylor has been released. It reportedly doesn’t exist. According to the New York Times, Baylor did not require the law firm to write a comprehensive report of its findings of its investigation into Baylor’s handling of sexual assault … [Read more...]
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting
Ex-Mississippi State WR killed in shooting Chris Smith had 109 career catches (Getty Images). Former Mississippi State wide receiver Chris Smith was killed Friday night in a shooting. He was 26. Smith was killed in Meridian, Mississippi at an apartment complex. Per WTOK, police are looking for a motive and suspect. Smith was a native of Meridian. “We are shocked and saddened by the tragic … [Read more...]