The NCAA is set to determine the fate of the Ohio State football program on August 12 and while no one knows exactly how hard the Committee on Infractions will come down on the Buckeyes, it is safe to say a number of sanctions are well within the realm of possibility. Couple the upcoming hearing with the fact that Ohio State will be headed into the 2011-2012 season without … [Read more...] about Breakdown of Potential Ohio State Head Football Coaching Candidates
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Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Say the name threebler in Ohio and just about anyone would point you to Jon Diebler. The former Ohio State guard holds a plethora of Buckeyes' 3-pt scoring records including the all-time OSU record for 3-pointers made and the single season record for baskets from behind the arc. By: Jeff Beck … [Read more...] about Ohio State Buckeyes’ Jon Diebler: The Next Kyle Korver?
Is it time for NCAA Player Compensation? (Video)
Many people are up in arms about the NCAA. They say it’s unfair that student athletes are denied a share of the $700 million in tournament revenue they generate. Players also want to retain rights over their likenesses, which are used in video games without compensation. But are players really being mistreated? They get accepted to universities they wouldn’t normally be … [Read more...] about Is it time for NCAA Player Compensation? (Video)
Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
The Connecticut Huskies have quietly been the surprise of the season. Butler and VCU are the surprises of the tournament, yes, but no one expected this out of Connecticut. This season has been full of surprises, but there hasn’t been one bigger than the progression of the Connecticut Huskies. The team went through the Jim Calhoun recruiting violations and his possible … [Read more...] about Who Really Thought the UConn Huskies Would Get Here?
This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
There is one huge thing missing from Kentucky coach John Calipari’s coaching resume: a national championship. Kentucky Wildcat fans have seen this similar storyline- a freshman point guard leading a John Calipari team deep into the tournament and falling short at the end. It happened at Memphis with superstars Derrick Rose (he’s only the NBA MVP this year) and Tyreke Evans … [Read more...] about This Kentucky (and Calipari) Team is Different
Ohio State Suspends Coach Tressel Two Games for NCAA Violation
Ohio State University has fined longtime football coach Jim Tressel $250,000 dollars, in addition to a two-game suspension after uncovering that Tressel had prior knowledge of his players’ NCAA violations. Vice president and director of athletics, Gene Smith; head football coach, Jim Tressel, and president of Ohio State University, E. Gordon Gee addressed the media Tuesday … [Read more...] about Ohio State Suspends Coach Tressel Two Games for NCAA Violation
NCAA Tourney Hopes Still Alive For 20th Ranked Gopher Hockey Team
The Minnesota Gopher Hockey team is playing its best hockey of the season at the right time. A program that was once a staple of the NCAA Frozen Four, winning the National Championship in 2002 and 2003, has struggled to get back to the Mecca of college hockey. The last two seasons the Gophers have watched the 16-team NCAA tournament from the comfort of … [Read more...] about NCAA Tourney Hopes Still Alive For 20th Ranked Gopher Hockey Team
Tristan Thompson Playing beyond his years for Longhorns
One thing was clear at Madison Square Garden after Thursday and Friday’s 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches v. Cancer – Texas is going to be a scary good team. The Longhorns boast some of the top recruits in the nation that have seamlessly stepped in and contributed immediately. Mix “diaper dandies” Tristan Thompson – who early in the season is playing well beyond his … [Read more...] about Tristan Thompson Playing beyond his years for Longhorns
NFL’s Overtime Needs an Overhaul
Roger Goodell must be too involved in his being the "Morality Chief" to make an effective overtime policy in the NFL. Every time that he has been in the news recently it's either been in relation to the Brett Favre allegations, or for analyzing the severity of the hits. Nobody will deny the scariness and long term effects of concussions, but this micromanaging by Goodell is … [Read more...] about NFL’s Overtime Needs an Overhaul
The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND
Starting a game at Notre Dame Stadium doesn't mean just teeing the football up and booting it down the field. It means Fighting Irish students start a cheer that resonates throughout the stadium by the time the return man catches the ball. This year, it is a start for new faces among Notre Dame assistant coaches to show their talents to the rest of the college football … [Read more...] about The Fighting Preview: Bringing “Special” to ND