Author: Clay1
🏅 Phil Steele’s Top 25 Defensive Lines for 2025 1. Oklahoma Phil Steele places Oklahoma at No. 1, largely led by pass rusher Mason Thomas, who recorded nine sacks in 2024. The unit is further fortified by Jayden Jackson and David Stone, making it arguably the top DL group in the nation under Brent Venables . 2. Clemson Despite heavy roster turnover, Clemson lands at No. 2. With Peter Woods and T.J. Parker anchoring the line, plus transfer addition Will Heldt (5 sacks in 2024), Steele sees All‑American potential in the mix . 3. Penn State …
✅ How Jalen Hurts fits into Danny Parkins’ ranking Parkins frames Hurts as a classic dual-threat quarterback—a player with elite athleticism, leadership, and game-winning capability, but not the premier pocket passer among his peers . That mindset lands him just inside the Top 10—recognized for his ability to make plays with his legs and his leadership under pressure, though limited by conventional passing metrics. — 📊 Context: ESPN’s 2025 QB Rankings place Hurts at No. 9 Parallel to Parkins’ list, at least one major rankings effort—ESPN’s 2025 league-wide poll—also placed Hurts at No. 9, among scouts, coaches, and…
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule faced the media this week ahead of the highly anticipated Big Red Preview, offering an honest assessment of where his team stands as fall camp heats up. While Rhule expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress, his message was clear and grounded: “This week’s been excellent, but not anywhere we need to be.” Rhule’s approach to camp has been all about building a culture of daily improvement and accountability. He praised his players for their energy and focus during the early practices, noting significant strides in areas like tempo, communication, and physicality. “Our guys are…
Michigan State University’s men’s basketball program has once again made waves on the recruiting circuit, extending an offer to Class of 2026 small forward Jalyn Collingwood, a standout from Washington, D.C. His addition underscores Tom Izzo’s strategic expansion of the Spartans’ recruiting board and highlights MSU’s renewed emphasis on building depth and potential across multiple positions. An Offer to Watch Collingwood, a Sidwell Friends School high school standout, publicly celebrated his long‑awaited offer via social media on July 28, 2025, noting: “Blessed to receive an offer from Michigan State University!” He currently holds a three-star classification from Rivals…
BYU opens the 2025 campaign with a forgiving stretch suited for a new quarterback. The Cougars’ first four outings — an FCS tune-up against Portland State (Aug. 30), a home date with Stanford (Sept. 6), a bye, then trips to East Carolina (Sept. 20) and Colorado (Sept. 27) — supply time, variety and light resistance. Kalani Sitake enters fall camp without a locked-in starter after uncertainty surrounding 2024 signal-caller Jake Retzlaff, who is expected to transfer following an honor-code probe. Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier, Utah State transfer McCae Hillstead and veteran Treyson Bourguet will duel in camp, each offering…
In a stunning display of athleticism, synchronization, and Spartan spirit, the Michigan State University Cheerleading Squad has officially been crowned the No. 1 Cheer Team on the planet. ESPN broke the news following the 2025 International Cheer and Dance Championship, where MSU delivered a performance that wasn’t just about routines—it was a revolution. Held in front of a sold-out crowd and millions of viewers streaming worldwide, the championship featured elite teams from across the globe—Japan, Brazil, South Korea, Canada, the U.K., and more. But when the green and white stormed the mat, everything changed. Precision met passion, technique fused…
Tom Izzo’s most recent raise arrived on Aug. 11, 2022, when Michigan State moved to lock its Hall-of-Fame coach into a rolling five-year “Spartan for Life” contract. The deal pushed his guaranteed annual compensation to roughly $6.2 million, made up of a $2.43 million base salary, $3.09 million in supplemental income, and a $400,000 Nike agreement, plus fringe perks such as private-jet hours. With automatic one-year rollovers each 31 March, the pact ensures Izzo never has fewer than five years on paper—an uncommon show of institutional faith that effectively functions like a lifetime appointment. To appreciate the size of…
We are currently looking for a guest play opportunity for my daughter, an 8U softball player, during her team’s off-weekends throughout this month. She’s eager, committed, and excited for any chance to step onto the field and compete. Whether it’s a one-day fill-in or a full tournament, she’s ready to contribute wherever needed. She is based in the Triad/Concord, North Carolina area and we are open to traveling within a reasonable distance to join a team in need. She brings both talent and a team-first mindset to the game, and would be a great fit for any 8U roster…
In a massive recruiting victory for North Carolina basketball, the Tar Heels have officially landed the commitment of the No. 1 big man in the nation — Caleb Wilson, a five-star, 6-foot-10 phenom with game-changing talent. This monumental addition sends a powerful message across the college basketball world: the Heels are back and building toward another championship run. Caleb Wilson, widely regarded as the most versatile and polished big man in the 2025 class, chose the Tar Heels over a host of powerhouse programs, including Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, and Alabama. His commitment speaks volumes not just about Wilson’s confidence…
In a surprising but thrilling twist for Ohio State fans, three-star defensive tackle Michael Dorsey of Cleveland Heights High School has officially flipped his commitment from the University of Florida to the Ohio State Buckeyes. The 6-foot-3, 295-pound interior lineman had been committed to the Gators since March but announced on Saturday that he’ll instead be staying home to represent his home state powerhouse. This move marks a significant win for head coach Ryan Day and defensive line coach Larry Johnson, who’ve made it a priority to keep in-state talent close to Columbus. Dorsey, who ranks just outside the…