Amile Jefferson's foot injury may be damaging for Duke When Duke returns from a 10-day hiatus on Tuesday night, the most productive big man in its thin frontcourt won't be in uniform.  Senior forward Amile Jefferson is out indefinitely with a right foot injury, the school announced Monday. At this point, there is no timetable for Jefferson's return.  The loss of Jefferson is a significant … [Read more...]

State rep. blasts Mizzou, players for protest Calling civil rights protests last month on Missouri's campus “anarchy,” a state representative explained his proposed state law that would revoke scholarships for athletes who refuse to play. Missouri Rep. Rick Brattin's bill would take away scholarships from athletes who refused to play for non-health related issues. He said it was “absolutely” in … [Read more...]

Best and worst of the first quarter of the college hoops season Hard as it may be to believe, the first quarter of college basketball's regular season is already complete. Below is a look at the players and teams who have exceeded expectations so far and those who have fallen short. PLAYER WHO SHINED IN THE SPOTLIGHT Fueled by the desire to forge a legacy rivaling that of the Michigan State … [Read more...]

K-State DT Bryce English transfers due to family illness Kansas State’s Bryce English reached a difficult decision on Monday. The freshman defensive tackle announced on Twitter that he is leaving the Wildcats program in order to be closer to his family in DeSoto, Texas. English’s father was recently diagnosed with bone marrow cancer. “This decision was hard for me but I’ve sat down with my … [Read more...]

Pitt loses RB Chris James, 2 others to transfer Three players have decided to transfer from Pittsburgh in the past few days. Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi told reporters Friday that safety Patrick Amara and outside linebacker Jamal Davis have decided to leave the program. Additionally, running back Chris James announced Saturday that he will also pursue a transfer. Amara has been a … [Read more...]

MO. state rep wants to take scholarships from striking athletes A Missouri state representative has pre-filed a bill that would cause any striking collegiate athlete in his state to lose their scholarship. Yes, this is a real bill. Rick Brattin, R-Harrisonville, has pre-filed a bill to the MO house of representatives that would revoke scholarships for striking players.— David Morrison … [Read more...]

Report: Robert Nkemdiche charged with possession of marijuana Mississippi defensive lineman Robert Nkemdiche has been charged with marijuana possession following his 15-foot fall from a hotel wall. Police told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution “approximately 7 rolled marijuana cigarettes” were found in Nkemdiche’s hotel room at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta. According to police, Nkemdiche broke the … [Read more...]

Jackson State hires Tony Hughes as its head coach Jackson State announced the hiring of Tony Hughes as its head coach on Monday. Hughes was the safeties coach and recruiting coordinator at Mississippi State, but despite more than 30 years of coaching experience, Hughes had never been a head coach, something he said he’d love to be. “The only thing I’ll say is, in my career 31 years of … [Read more...]

So far LSU is squandering Ben Simmons' lone college season In addition to his elite athleticism, impeccable court vision and ability to make plays with the ball in his hands in the open floor, Ben Simmons may soon have something else in common with LeBron James.  The transcendant LSU freshman also may never play in the NCAA tournament. The Tigers lost for the fourth time in their last five … [Read more...]

Oklahoma CB Jordan Thomas jailed for failure to appear Oklahoma cornerback Jordan Thomas was jailed Saturday after a bench warrant was issued for failure to appear stemming from traffic violations. Thomas was still in jail as of Sunday morning. CONFIRMED: #Sooners CB Jordan Thomas is in jail tonight for failure to appear. pic.twitter.com/Qi12MrVUvx— Brady Vardeman (@BradyVardeman) December … [Read more...]