Teams: Army, BYU, Idaho, Navy, New Mexico St., Notre Dame, Old Dominion Best Team: Notre Dame Best Coach: Brian Kelly (Notre Dame) Top Players: QB Taylor Heinicke (Old Dominion), OT Zack Martin (Notre Dame), Stephon Tuitt (Notre Dame), Louis Nix
Defensive back is one of the toughest positions in college football. A poor one can cause headaches for the team’s fans and highlights for one’s opponents. A good one can lock down a segment of the field, shut down an
Tim Tebow may have had a rocky NFL career, but that has not deterred him from being on the most recognizable and vocal spokesmen for his faith. Never one to let an opportunity pass by, the Patriots’ quarterback made sure
Sacramento Mayor and former NBA point guard, Kevin Johnson, has staked much of his political reputation on keeping the Kings in California’s capital city. Now, the city is pinning its hope on eminent domain to stay on track with plans
Christopher Craig, a former college basketball player and coach, is a self-described “Islamist jihadist” whose threats and drug use finally resulted in his arrest on Thursday. Craig played for UTEP as a student-athlete and was a coach at Utah State
Mark Cuban has never been known for keeping his opinions to himself, and a Thursday appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” proved to be no different as the outgoing owner of the Dallas Mavericks pontificated on Major League
As the NFL slowly works to eradicate hard hits and physicality from the game, it also wants to eliminate the often obnoxious but usually entertaining celebrations that can provide water cooler fodder following Sunday’s action. Celebrations and acts deemed as
It is that time of year where thousands of young athletes are absolutely convinced their coaches are cruel every time they make them run wind sprints. However, a youth coach has established a record of genuine cruelty. Ron Santos, a
On the surface, life looked good for Wes Welker in New England. He racked up personal achievements and recognition including five straight Pro Bowl appearances, caught balls from one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play in Tom Brady, and
At MAC Media Day, Jordan Lynch was mistaken for his head coach, Rod Carey, by a journalist. If his school has their way, their key player will become a much more recognizable figure. Although others were in the spotlight last
In April, offensive tackle Luke Joeckel was at the center of the football universe as he was in contention to be the #1 overall pick in the NFL Draft before ultimately being selected #2 overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars. This
Penn State’s sanctions that prevented them from receiving monetary benefits dispersed by the conference from bowl berths turned out to be Ohio State’s gain. However, the Buckeyes opted to pass up on the gain. Ohio State University has chosen instead
Colleges desperate to remain relevant in the increasingly important realm of recruiting have sometimes resorted to strange tactics. Few, however, would top some of the letters Mississippi State is sending recruits. Last cycle, the Bulldogs sent a letter to a
Michael Irvin was a has never had a problem sharing his thoughts on or off the field. However, to the regret of the Hall of Famer, his vocabulary has included the N-word. That fact, and the fact that others frequently
Mark McGwire was the poster child for what was wrong with the “Steroid Era.” Once an average sized player, the first baseman swelled up and belted his way to the single season home run record. The problem was, as most
Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter suggested the Philadelphia Eagles should consider terminating embattled wide receiver Riley Cooper and said Cooper’s punishment did not match the “intense level of the offense.” In a statement released Friday, Nutter shared his thoughts on
Although different in physique and style, there are few who understand the plight of Tim Tebow better than Doug Flutie. Both former Heisman winners are unconventional quarterbacks, constantly doubted, yet pure “winners.” Moreover, both now know what it is like
Today’s interior defensive linemen are thankful that Larry Allen has now been enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame instead of lining up for the Dallas Cowboys next season. Allen was a mauler who paved the way for Emmett
Warren Sapp was a dominant force on the field and a unique character off of it. Perhaps one of the most memorable players of his era, Sapp will stand out in the Hall of Fame as well as the only
Cris Carter grew up in Troy, OH and played wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, making his induction into the Canton, OH Pro Football Hall of Fame extra special. The legendary former Eagles and Vikings receiver began his speech
It would take a long memory to remember the last time Bill Parcells was a successful head football coach. Nevertheless, the former coach of the Giants, Jets, Dolphins, and Cowboys became the first coach to join the Hall of Fame
Jonathan Ogden, the first ever selection of the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens after the franchise moved from Cleveland in 1996, became the first ever Hall of Fame inductee of the team currently at the top of the NFL. A
Lebron James is the uncontested NBA leader on the court. Rumor has it that “King James” is seeking to become the leader off the court as well. According to Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock, Lebron is mulling a bid to become
The current trend in college sports has been a full embrace of the call to provide athletes with stipends in addition to their scholarships. Stanford coach David Shaw spoke out against this movement at PAC 12 Media Days, saying: “If
Chief competitor Fox Sports 1 is not expected to launch until mid-August, but ESPN is already rapidly losing viewers. Ratings show that the 24/7 sports network saw a double-digit drop in Q2 and saw an 8% drop in day viewership
