Cancer survivor James Conner speaks with Craig Sager before NBA Finals Before Craig Sager reported from an NBA Finals game for the first time, he spoke with one of college football’s best players. Sager, who continues to work as he endures treatment for leukemia, FaceTimed with Pittsburgh running back James Conner, a recent cancer survivor. Conner was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in … [Read more...]

Social Hour: Recruit decommits from Iowa a third time 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. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Defensive tackle Juan Harris really can't decide if he wants to go to Iowa or not. The three-star recruit has … [Read more...]

Update: LSU reverses visiting band prohibition UPDATE June 15 4:30 p.m. ET LSU has reversed its ban on visiting bands playing at halftime at Tiger Stadium. The school said in a release that the new plan involves "re-configuring" seating in the south end zone to provide a more direct route to the field for visiting bands. There are serious safety issues to consider in adopting the proper plan … [Read more...]

Charles Barkley jokes how he'd get Nick Saban to stop coaching Bama Charles Barkley has an idea for how to end Alabama's reign atop the college football world. The Auburn alum and Pro Basketball Hall of Famer would take Saban on a trip with him. "I want to go to Cuba," Barkley said in an interview about Aubrun and Alabama football with WBRC in Alabama. "I just want to see it in its pristine … [Read more...]

LSU still assessing visiting marching band prohibition LSU may be having some second thoughts about a decision that recently became public. The school enacted a provision last year that prevented visiting marching bands from performing at halftime of football games at Tiger Stadium. However, the decision hadn't been publicly confirmed until last week. And it's "still being assessed." “We’re … [Read more...]

Social Hour: Baylor donors supporting Briles reportedly identified 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. Saturday on Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Multiple reports emerged Monday documenting a behind the scenes effort from several powerful Baylor alums … [Read more...]

Illinois' Jarrod Clements signs agreement regarding battery charge Illinois defensive tackle Jarrod Clements won't have a misdemeanor charge for battery on his record if he completes terms of a second-chance agreement he signed earlier this month. Clements, also known by his nickname of "Chunky," was allegedly involved in a fight at a party on the Illinois campus in March. Police then … [Read more...]

Tennessee canceling classes for season-opener vs. App State Congratulations Tennessee students, you don't have to go to class on Thursday, Sep. 1. The school said Tuesday that it would be canceling classes on the day of its season-opening game. Tennessee's game vs. Appalachian State was moved to Thursday and will be broadcast on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. ET. "I believe that everyone involved … [Read more...]

Longtime Florida AD Jeremy Foley announces retirement After 25 years serving as Florida’s athletic director, Jeremy Foley has announced his retirement. Foley, 63, informed his staff and UF head coaches of his decision Monday morning, the school said. Foley will serve as athletic director until October 1 and then assume the role of “Emeritus Athletics Director.” "After a long period of … [Read more...]

Reports: Some on Baylor board want to bring back Art Briles (Update) Could Art Briles return to the sideline as Baylor head coach? According to a report from HornsDigest.com’s Chip Brown, the school’s board of regents will “consider a one-year suspension” for Briles when it meets on Monday. Bleacher Report’s Jason King also reported the news. According to Brown, the push to vote for Briles’ … [Read more...]