Tag Archives: NCAA

Jets Make Sam Darnold the Youngest Week 1 Starting QB in the History of the NFL

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

ESPN – The New York Jets have a new starting quarterback and a new face of the franchise. Rookie Sam Darnold was officially named the starter Monday, coach Todd Bowles announced. He will become the youngest opening-day quarterback in NFL … Continue reading →

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LiAngelo Ball Signs with Los Angeles…in the League LaVar Ball Started

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

Yahoo – After working out with a number of NBA teams ahead of the 2018 NBA draft, LiAngelo Ball has found a home — in the Junior Ball Association. Per a release sent Monday, LiAngelo Ball will indeed play in the … Continue reading →

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Sam Darnold Wows Scouts by Throwing at His Pro Day in the Rain. Where Have I Seen This Before?

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

ESPN – Given an out, USC quarterback Sam Darnold declined to move up his throwing session at his school’s pro day on Wednesday, choosing instead to throw under a steady rain in front of a throng of NFL decision-makers. “I … Continue reading →

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Johnny Manziel to Throw at University of San Diego Pro Day

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

PFT– According to Bruce Feldman of Sports Illustrated, Manziel will be the quarterback throwing to receivers at the pro day workouts at the University of San Diego on Thursday morning. One quick thing to address off the bat: please note … Continue reading →

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After Yet Another NCAA Pay for Play Scandal, the NBA is Exploring Creating a League to Develop (and Pay) Young Players

Posted on March 6, 2018 by

ESPN – In 2005, then-NBA commissioner David Stern celebrated a victory when he successfully created an age limit — a player had to be 19 years old or one year removed from his high school class graduation to be drafted … Continue reading →

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Time for the NCAA to Fire up the DeLorean!

Posted on February 22, 2018 by

ESPN – The Louisville men’s basketball program will have to vacate its 2013 national championship and 2012 Final Four appearance after the NCAA denied its appeal of what the school described as “Draconian penalties” levied against the team last year… … Continue reading →

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UCF is Claiming to Have Won the National Championship Despite Not Making the Playoffs and Finishing the Year Ranked 12th in the Country

Posted on January 5, 2018 by

ESPN – UCF athletic director Danny White said Wednesday that the program has decided to claim a national championship and will place a championship banner inside Spectrum Stadium to recognize its undefeated 2017 season. The Knights beat Auburn 34-27 in the … Continue reading →

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