University of Louisville pays tribute to Muhammad Ali Muhammad Ali's hometown university paid tribute to the three-time heavyweight champion boxer after his death Friday night. Ali was 74. Ali was not only proud of his hometown, he was proud of the university as well. Ali did the coin toss wearing a Louisville jersey before the Cardinals played (and beat) Florida in the 2013 Sugar Bowl and … [Read more...]

Sankey talks Jeffery Simmons decision as SEC expands transfer ban As expected, the SEC expanded its “serious misconduct” rule as it relates to potential transfer student-athletes. The league first introduced a rule banning transfers with a history of serious misconduct (sexual assault, domestic violence or other forms of sexual violence) from transferring into SEC programs last year. Now, … [Read more...]

QB Zach Kline will transfer from Cal again The football journey of Zach Kline continues. Kline, a senior quarterback, announced Thursday that he will leave Cal – for a second time – and play his final season of college football elsewhere. Kline, a top 50 recruit in the 2012 class, started his career at Cal and was the backup to No. 1 NFL draft pick Jared Goff in 2013 before transferring. At … [Read more...]

Big 12 reverses course on Baker Mayfield rule By the time you're reading this, the Big 12 might have changed its mind again. A day after the Big 12 upheld a rule regarding transfers within the conference, the conference amended the rule proposal and held a re-vote. Thursday, the conference voted 7-3 in favor of the new rule and as a result, Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield now has two … [Read more...]

Mississippi State AD defends punishment for 5-star DE signee Mississippi State's athletic director defended his school's decision to only suspend five-star defensive end signee Jeffery Simmons for the Bulldogs' season-opening game against South Alabama, saying that Simmons' history, status as a high school student and the type of assault charge against him played a role in the school's … [Read more...]

Art Briles speaks out for first time since firing from Baylor A week after he was removed from his position as Baylor head coach, Art Briles has spoken publicly for the first time. In a statement released to News 10 in Waco, Briles expressed sympathy for the victims of sexual assault and admitted he “would have done certain things differently.” Baylor announced its intent to fire Briles last … [Read more...]

Saban waiting to see how Cam Robinson's 'whole legal thing plays out' Alabama coach Nick Saban is being patient regarding offensive tackle Cam Robinson's status with the team. Robinson and defensive back Hootie Jones were arrested in Louisiana earlier in May on marijuana and handgun possession charges. Robinson's weapons possession charge is considered a felony. From ESPN: "It's the first … [Read more...]

Compliance error allows top Baylor recruit to sign elsewhere Baylor’s issues apparently extend into its compliance department. The school confirmed to ESPN Thursday that four-star wide receiver Devin Duvernay – the top-rated signee in Baylor’s 2016 class – is free to sign with another program due to an issue with his National Letter of Intent. The issue? Baylor apparently never properly … [Read more...]

Compliance gaffe allows top Baylor recruit to sign elsewhere Baylor’s issues apparently extend into its compliance department. According to ESPN, four-star wide receiver Devin Duvernay – the top-rated signee in Baylor’s 2016 class – is free to sign with another program due to an issue with his National Letter of Intent. The issue? Baylor apparently never properly submitted Duvernay’s … [Read more...]

Report: Ex-St. John's star charged with robbery, attempted murder At 18, he became Philadelphia's player of the year and a consensus five-star prospect. At 20, he was hailed as the face of St. John's basketball and a potential NBA prospect. Now Rysheed Jordan's future doesn't look nearly as bright. Jordan, 22, was arrested Wednesday for his alleged role in a May 27 shooting that took place … [Read more...]