Al Harris and David Johnson no longer with South Carolina Two South Carolina defensive players are no longer members of the team. Cornerback Al Harris Jr. and defensive end David Johnson are off the team according to coach Will Muschamp. “They are not longer part of the team,” Muschamp said in a Saturday statement. “We wish them the best.” Both Harris and Johnson have started games for the … [Read more...]

Texas Rio Grande Valley launching Mack Brown-led football study Former Texas coach Mack Brown is helping a Texas university determine if it should launch a football program. University of Texas Rio Grande Valley is launching a football feasibility study led by Brown. The school, located in McAllen, has an enrollment of 28,500. That number is expected to increase rapidly in the near future. … [Read more...]

Brad vs. the Book: Big Blue could equal big dollars at A&M Slaying the sportsbook is a monstrous task. Some days bettors take up residence in a penthouse suite. Other times, they curl up in the nearest ditch, shirtless and toothless. In an attempt to avoid complete destitution, I will post my picks, whether profitable or penniless, through the NCAA tourney. Check out Saturday's selections … [Read more...]

In a year of upsets, Maryland's loss at Minnesota is still a stunner Maryland began Thursday night within a half game of first place in the Big Ten. Minnesota hadn't won even once since mid-December. Surely the sixth-ranked Terps had no problem handing the hapless Gophers their 15th straight loss, right? Well, not exactly. Minnesota earned its first conference victory of the season at the … [Read more...]

Art Briles to be keynote speaker at Jim Harbaugh's coaching clinic Here's some proof that Jim Harbaugh isn't trying to make every other FBS coach mad. Baylor coach Art Briles is going to be the keynote speaker at the March 10-12 coaching clinic. It includes both Jim Harbaugh and the Michigan staff and John Harbaugh and his Baltimore Ravens staff. Excited to announce that @CoachArtBriles will … [Read more...]

Denzel Valentine shines again as Spartans end Wisconsin win streak Michigan State fans chanted “MVP..MVP..MVP” on Thursday night as Denzel Valentine stood dribbling the ball with more than a minute to play in the Spartans’ 69-57 victory over Wisconsin. Valentine eventually forced up a wild, spinning shot that missed badly to avoid a shot clock violation. It wasn’t the pretty ending his … [Read more...]

Derek Willis' emergence has been key to Kentucky's resurgence The most indispensable player in Kentucky's frontcourt rotation may no longer be one of the Wildcats' trio of former McDonald's All-Americans. An in-state prospect with far less pedigree has been more valuable recently because he possesses a skill that none of the other big men have. Kentucky's offense runs better with junior … [Read more...]

Myles Davis' triple-double helps Xavier start key stretch right Providence guard Kris Dunn has been filling up the stat sheet all season for a team that needs him to be a superstar night in and night out.Myles Davis has put together a workmanlike junior season for one of the most well-rounded teams in the country at Xavier and Wednesday night he stole Dunn’s thunder. Davis produced the first … [Read more...]

Interpretive Dance: A Sweet finish could be in store for Cal Still recuperating from your midweek bar crawl? Are you nostril deep in term paper research? Have no fear, fellow bracketeers. As a companion to the Bracket Big Board, the I.D. is here to highlight what teams are gaining and what teams are losing ground in the march toward the NCAA Tournament.   DA BULLS (MOVING UP)  Wisconsin … [Read more...]

Iowa's stunning loss at Penn State muddles the Big Ten title race The one-game lead Iowa held in the Big Ten title race vanished Wednesday night at the hands of an unlikely opponent. The fourth-ranked Hawkeyes suffered a 79-75 loss on the road at a Penn State team they beat by 24 points just two weeks ago. A 19-5 first-half Penn State surge fueled by five 3-pointers helped the Nittany Lions … [Read more...]