According to several confirmed reports, the SEC along with the NCAA Board of Governors took a stand against bigotry and made the decision to ban all of its championship events from being in the state as long as the Confederate emblem is included on the Mississippi state flag. “There is no place in college athletics […]
One half of Rae Sremmurd responded to news that the NCAA plans to ban events in Mississippi because of their state flag that honors the confederacy. Slim Jxmmi who is from Tupelo, Mississippi is calling for the removal of the flag saying that Jim Crow is over. “There are too many reminders of slavery, from […]
Former NFL player and Heisman Trophy winner, Reggie Bush had some strong words about the NCAA’s support of a player endorsement plan. Bush said that paying college athletes for their names and likenesses is “going to destroy some people.” Bush, a former star at USC, discussed paying college athletes during a recent interview with Playboy. […]
Legendary college basketball coach Eddie Sutton died Saturday of natural causes, he was 84. Sutton won more than 800 games. He was the first coach to take four different schools to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Sutton died at his home in South Tulsa, Oklahoma surrounded by family, according to a statement. Sutton is a […]
Thus far, no one has given any answers as to when collegiate sports can return. However, on Friday night, NCAA president Mark Emmert said he doesn’t think they can come back until all students are back on campus. In addition, Emmert doesn’t think schools can restart their athletics programs while hosting online-only classes. “College athletes […]
The NCAA enforcement division says that Kansas’ basketball program committed “egregious” and “severe” rules violations. The NCAA feels it “significantly undermine and threaten the NCAA Collegiate Model.” They allege that Jayhawks coach Bill Self and assistant Kurtis Townsend “embraced, welcomed and encouraged” Adidas employees and consultants to influence high-profile basketball recruits to sign with Kansas. […]
Seven women are suing the NCAA, including three student-athletes. The women allege that the organization failed to protect them from alleged sexual assaults. According to reports, the women were sexually assaulted by male athletes. It happened at three institutions: Michigan State, Nebraska, and one unnamed Division I college from the America East Conference. The lawsuit […]
The NCAA has been catching heat for decades for not allowing their student-athletes to be compensated for their likeness and performance on the field and court. Looks like the NCAA has finally come to their senses. A significant development occurred as the NCAA Board of Governors supported proposed rule changes from a working group to […]
On Wednesday (Mar. 10th), the NCAA announced that March Madness would be played without fans. On Thursday, every college basketball conference canceled its league tournament. Now, the NCAA Tournament as a whole looks to be in jeopardy. Selection Sunday is supposed to be in two days’ time (March. 15th). Whether the Selection Committee goes through […]
With Selection Sunday revealing the NCAA bracket on Sunday, fans are learning that everyone will have to watch from home due to the coronavirus. The Athletic’s Shams Charania tweeted both the men’s and women’s tournaments will be held without fans. The only people allowed in the arenas during the games aside from the teams are […]
In the latest installment of you played yourself, a Kentucky Wildcats fan has issued an apology after being caught on video shouting a racial slur at a rival fan on Tuesday night. The slur took place toward the end of the Wildcats’ Tuesday night loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. One attendee started filming two UK fans who […]
Two Ohio State football players have been dismissed from the team following being charged for rape and kidnapping. Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint were taken into custody Tuesday night after police obtained a warrant for their arrest. According to an affidavit filed in court by Columbus police (via NPR), a woman was spending time with Riep at […]
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association will return to Charlotte on February 25-29, 2020. Founded in 1912 on the campus of Hampton University, CIAA is the oldest African-American conference in the country, one of the most reputable conferences in Division II collegiate sports and its tournament is one of the hottest weekends in sports and Hip-Hop […]
Heisman Trophy winner and NCAA Championship-winning Quarterback Joe Burrow is keeping it real. After the controversy surrounding former LSU player and current Cleveland Browns star, Odell Beckham, Jr. handing out cash on the field to players, Burrow decided to provide his take. Appearing on the Barstool Sports podcast, Pardon My Take, Burrow revealed that he […]
By Rhett “PRITTY” Butler Last night, the No. 1 LSU Tigers completed one of the most impressive seasons in college football history by taking down No. 3 Clemson in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship. The purple and gold stormed back from a first-half deficit for a 42-25 win capping an amazing season for […]
The death of Georgia Tech signee Bryce Gowdy has been determined to be a suicide, the Broward County (Fla.) medical examiner’s office said, according to multiple reports. Gowdy, a promising wide-receiver prospect from Deerfield Beach, Fla., died Monday after he was struck by a freight train in Deerfield Beach. After authorities arrived at the scene shortly after […]
Before the Ohio State Buckeyes take to the field for the Fiesta Bowl, LeBron James surprised the players with a gift. James gave every player a pair of Beats by Dre headphones. Each pair came with a message: “Best of luck men! You guys are here for a reason so just enjoy the moment and […]
Joe Burrow had an incredible season for the LSU Tigers that culminated with a Heisman Trophy. He denied the Oklahoma Sooners the opportunity to boast three Heisman Trophy winners in a row after quarterbacks Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray won the award in 2017 and 2018, respectively. Burrow won the Heisman Trophy by a record […]
Florida State is in the market for a new head football coach, and one report says they are considering their most famous football alumnus as a candidate. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo reported on Thursday night that Deion Sanders has emerged as a candidate for the Seminoles’ head coaching job. NFL Network analyst […]
In his first official game as a collegian, North Carolina’s highest-ranked recruit, Cole Anthony, was expected to have a bit of an adjustment period. It lasted about a half. The freshman went off for 34 points in his collegiate debut while leading the Tar Heels to a 76-65 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at […]
