Author: Fisherman1

Notre Dame Intensifies Pursuit of Nation’s Top 2027 LB, Son of Cowboys Legend Notre Dame is making a significant push for Cooper Witten, the undisputed No. 1 linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class and son of Dallas Cowboys legend Jason Witten. The Fighting Irish are increasingly prioritizing “legacy” recruits, and Cooper Witten perfectly fits that mold, albeit in a unique way given his father’s tight end prowess. Witten, a standout from Argyle (Texas) Liberty Christian Academy, is scheduled for another visit to South Bend in June, a crucial step in Notre Dame’s aggressive recruitment. The Irish extended an offer to…

Alabama basketball received a huge dose of positive news Wednesday night. The Crimson Tide’s NIL collective, Yea Alabama, announced that Labaron Philon will return to school and withdraw from the NBA Draft process. Philon, who starred as a freshman guard for Alabama last season, had declared for the draft after the season. He had planned to stay in it, and closed the door on a possible return to Tuscaloosa in an interview with ESPN earlier in May, but evidently decided to reverse course.Still, Oats and company will surely be thrilled to have the Mobile native back. He joined the…

OFFICIAL: BYU Basketball Signs Four-Star Transfer Kennard Davis Jr. BYU Basketball has officially landed a major addition to its 2025-26 roster with the signing of four-star transfer Kennard Davis Jr. The 6-foot-7 wing announced his commitment earlier this week, and the Cougars made it official today with a formal statement from the athletic department. Davis, who played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Illinois, brings size, athleticism, and scoring ability to a BYU squad looking to make a deeper impact in the Big 12. He averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game…

Mississippi State has zeroed in on longtime Virginia skipper Brian O’Connor to become the ninth head coach in program history, multiple sources familiar with the situation told Baseball America. O’Connor quickly became a primary target for Mississippi State athletic director Zac Selmon following the school’s dismissal of former coach Chris Lemonis in April. O’Connor, 54, is one of the nation’s most accomplished active head coaches, having guided Virginia to seven College World Series appearances, including in 2015 when it won the national title. Three of O’Connor’s last five Virginia teams reached Omaha, and he was recognized as the ACC…

Dawn Staley Becomes Guardian of Abandoned Newborn, Commits to Supporting Child Through Adulthood In a deeply touching and unexpected act of compassion, University of South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley has stepped in to become the legal guardian of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a Columbia medical center. Just five hours after the infant was discovered, Staley made the life-altering decision to provide the child not only with a home, but with a future. The baby, a girl wrapped in a thin blanket and left in a safe haven drop-off area near a downtown Columbia hospital,…

COLUMBIA, SC – Before etching her name into the annals of college basketball history at South Carolina, Dawn Staley had another prominent SEC opportunity knock on her door: the head coaching job at Alabama. While it’s now widely known she declined the Crimson Tide’s offer, the reason behind her refusal, as revealed in her book “Uncommon Favor,” might genuinely surprise many. Back in 2005, while still at the helm of the Temple Owls, Staley was aggressively pursued by Alabama. She even took a visit to the campus, meeting with the athletic director and exploring the facilities. On the surface, the…

CHICAGO, IL – In the whirlwind lead-up to the 2024 NFL Draft, Caleb Williams was widely considered the consensus No. 1 overall pick. While the Chicago Bears held that coveted selection, recent revelations have shed light on a surprising period where Williams and his family explored alternatives, even considering the Minnesota Vikings as a preferred destination. Williams himself has now addressed these reports, clarifying the “thoughts” that circulated before his ultimate commitment to the Bears. A forthcoming book, “American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback” by ESPN’s Seth Wickersham, detailed discussions from Williams’ camp about potentially circumventing the draft to…

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – As the Minnesota Vikings kicked off their Organized Team Activities (OTAs) this week, all eyes were, predictably, on rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy. Coming off an injury-shortened first year where he saw limited action, the spotlight on his development is intense. But rather than professing grandiose statistical goals or immediate Pro Bowl aspirations, McCarthy revealed a surprisingly grounded, yet profoundly impactful, objective for his time on the field: “Not being afraid to fail.” This refreshing honesty from the young signal-caller, shared during a recent media availability, offers a glimpse into his mature approach to his highly anticipated second…

The Minnesota Vikings consistently find themselves in the “overlooked” category of NFL predictions, a baffling phenomenon considering the talent on their roster and the coaching staff in place. This oversight, year after year, boils down to one singular, often overblown, reason: the quarterback. In 2025, the narrative is firmly centered on J.J. McCarthy. While the excitement for a new, highly-drafted signal-caller is palpable in Minnesota, the national media’s analysis often begins and ends there, dismissing the team’s potential solely due to McCarthy’s lack of NFL game experience. Yes, a rookie quarterback presents an element of the unknown. But to allow…

LEXINGTON, KY – In a monumental decision that reverberates through the college basketball landscape, Kentucky’s leading scorer, Otega Oweh, has officially withdrawn his name from the 2025 NBA Draft and will return to Lexington for his senior season. The news, confirmed by Oweh himself just ahead of the NCAA’s withdrawal deadline, sends a clear message: Mark Pope’s Kentucky Wildcats are primed for a serious run in Year 2. Oweh’s return instantly transforms the Wildcats’ outlook from promising to legitimate national title contender. The powerful 6-foot-4 guard was a revelation in his first year at Kentucky, leading the team in scoring…