Author: Fisherman1

This Vikings Draft Pick Is Dangerously Close to Being a Bust (And No One’s Noticing) When the Minnesota Vikings selected Lewis Cine with the 32nd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the organization believed it was securing a hard-hitting, versatile safety who could be a cornerstone in the secondary for years to come. Two seasons later, that belief is beginning to fade — and while few around the league are openly calling him a bust, the warning signs are flashing bright red. Cine, a product of the University of Georgia’s vaunted national championship defense, came into the…

BYU Legend Paul Lasike Retires as A Warrior On and Off the Field Paul Lasike, one of the most physically imposing and mentally resolute athletes to ever wear a BYU jersey, has officially announced his retirement from professional sports. The former rugby standout turned football fullback made his mark not only through bruising runs and bone-rattling blocks, but also through a journey defined by faith, resilience, and leadership. As his playing career concludes, Lasike leaves behind a legacy that transcends stats, rooted in grit and service. Born in New Zealand and raised in Auckland, Lasike’s path to BYU…

Eli Manning Makes Hearts Melt with $14 Million Donation to University of Mississippi Medical Center for Neonatal and Children’s Care In an inspiring act of generosity that has warmed hearts across the nation, former Ole Miss and NFL legend Eli Manning has donated a remarkable $14 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). The gift is part of a campaign aimed at dramatically improving neonatal and children’s care at the state’s only academic medical center — and the impact is expected to be life-changing. UMMC made the announcement Monday morning, praising Manning’s unwavering commitment to the…

BREAKING: Jontavius Wyman, One of Nation’s Top 12 WR Prospects, Flips Commitment from Georgia to Miami In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college football recruiting landscape, Jontavius Wyman, one of the top 12 wide receiver prospects in the nation for the 2025 class, has flipped his commitment from the University of Georgia to the University of Miami. The high-profile reversal is a major recruiting victory for head coach Mario Cristobal and the Hurricanes as they continue to build an elite offensive class. Wyman, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound playmaker out of Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia,…

The Minnesota Vikings have a lot of attention on them right now, mainly because quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be making his much-anticipated debut with the team this season. Since McCarthy was out all last season with an injury, this will be his first time taking a snap in the NFL, and people are super curious how it’s going to turn out. Talk about pressure. But, heading into the new season, it may be the last one for a Vikings rookie who’s journey with the team hasn’t gone as expected. This guy was once expected to be a big breakout…

Tennessee Vols Five-Star Commit Faizon Brandon Earns Elite 11 Recognition, Signaling Bright Future in Knoxville The Tennessee Volunteers’ quarterback pipeline received a powerful validation this past weekend as five-star commit Faizon Brandon earned standout recognition at the prestigious Elite 11 Finals in Los Angeles. The 2025 recruit from Grimsley High School (NC) not only competed against the top quarterback talent in the nation but emerged as one of the camp’s most polished and poised performers — a development that bodes extremely well for the Vols’ future under head coach Josh Heupel. Brandon, a 6-foot-4 dual-threat quarterback with a…

There were a number of times during the 2024 season where the Tennessee Vols’ passing game simply couldn’t get going, particularly with the deep ball down the field. That was for a number of reasons. Included among them was former QB Nico Iamaleava’s tendency to hold onto the ball instead of letting it loose to an open receiver deep down the field, particularly during SEC play. On3 Sports’ J.D. Pickell sees a different potential result in 2025 with App State/UCLA transfer Joey Aguilar. Pickell noted recently that Aguilar’s “let it rip” personality could help ignite a deep passing attack…

Sunday was a very good day for the Tennessee Volunteers’ baseball team. One that could end up being a special one when the 2026 season rolls around. Tony Vitello secured the commitments of a pair of big transfer portal targets, including the #1 player in the portal. Virginia 1B/OF Henry Ford and Bowling Green RHP/OF DJ Newman both gave their pledges to the Vols on social media on Sunday. Ford was a second-team All-ACC selection, hitting .362 with a .995 OPS with 11 HR and 46 RBIs for the Cavaliers last year. He hit 28 home runs in two…

HISTORIC FIRST: Texas Tech’s All-Female Athletic Squad Makes National History With Unprecedented Championship Sweep In an unforgettable and groundbreaking season, Texas Tech University’s all-female athletic collective—comprising standout performers from track & field, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball—has etched its name into collegiate sports history. The Red Raider women not only dominated individually in their respective sports but also achieved the impossible: a clean sweep of five national championships in one academic year, marking a first in NCAA history. The headline moment came this weekend, when Texas Tech’s softball team clinched the Women’s College World Series in a dramatic…

BREAKING: PJ Takitaki Commits to BYU Over Tennessee, Oregon, and Three Other Power Programs In a major recruiting win for Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars, four-star linebacker PJ Takitaki has announced his commitment to Brigham Young University, choosing the Cougars over a slew of Power Five programs including Tennessee, Oregon, UCLA, Utah, and Michigan State. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound prospect from Southern California becomes one of the cornerstone pieces of BYU’s 2026 recruiting class. Takitaki, ranked as a top-15 linebacker nationally by multiple recruiting services, made his decision public on Sunday via a video posted to social media.…