Author: Fisherman1
How Tennessee AD Danny White turned Rocky Top into a college sports business behemoth Thereâs a harmony echoing over the Smoky Mountains these days. On September Saturdays, the orchestral sounds of âRocky Topâ encapsulate this East Tennessee bliss. The song serves as something thatâs equal parts battle cry and ballad. Itâs a connector of past and present; of fathers and sons; of football games won and lost. On cool fall afternoons in Knoxville, Tenn., one might scan Neyland Stadium, this place of college football nirvana, the sounds of 100,000 voices singing in unison and wonder how it could…
Tennessee LHP Andrew Behnke commits to Georgia out of NCAA transfer portal Andrew Behnke entered the 2025 season on the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Associationâs Stopper of the Year preseason watch list. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.Georgia remaining active in transfer portal While Andrew Behnkeâs addition is a big one for the Georgia program, the Bulldogs have been plenty active in the transfer portal this cycle. Earlier this month, the Bulldogs added three new pieces. Seattle University two-way star Kenny Ishikawa committed to the Bulldogs in early June. The Yokohama, Japan native began his college career…
PROVO â The obvious became reality Sunday as multiple outlets took turns reporting Jake Retzlaff’s football career has come to a premature and embarrassing end. For the BYU coaches, the news came as no surprise. Soon after the civil lawsuit alleging Retzlaff of sexual assault became public last month, the coaches began preparing for life without their starting quarterback. Faced with a suspension that could sideline him more than half the season, Retzlaff is pursuing transfer options. Having already graduated, he would be eligible to play immediately. The Deseret News reported he is expected to announce early…
âThree months to Boulderâ feels like the title of a vintage war movie starring Charles Bronson and his Dirty Dozen. But this is no Hollywood screen play. For BYU, the Cougars have three months to get a new quarterback ready to fight in one of college footballâs most electrifying battle grounds â Folsom Field. With the biggest story of the offseason shifting gears from Jake Retzlaffâs legal battles to BYUâs new quarterback, time is of the essence. As Retzlaff heads into the transfer portal, whoever his replacement is has 13 Saturdays before the Cougars open Big 12 play at…
ESPN No. 1-Ranked Player Commits to Nebraska Over Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia In a recruiting shockwave thatâs reverberating across the college football landscape, the ESPN No. 1-ranked player in the nation has officially committed to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The generational talent chose Matt Rhuleâs resurgent program over powerhouse contenders Tennessee, Auburn, and Georgia â schools that had all made aggressive late pushes to secure the elite prospectâs signature. The five-star phenom, who plays both sides of the ball but is projected as a future NFL defensive end, announced his commitment in a nationally televised segment on ESPN. Dressed…
Locker Room Chaos: Coach OâConnor and Justin Parker Involved in Heated Confrontation, Departure Could Be Imminent Tensions are reportedly running high within the Mississippi State baseball program, as multiple sources confirm a heated confrontation occurred between newly appointed head coach Brian OâConnor and pitching coach Justin Parker. The incident, which allegedly took place behind closed doors following a recent team meeting, has sparked speculation that Parker could be on his way out of Starkville just months into the new coaching era. While the university has yet to release an official statement, insiders close to the program describe the…
THE REUNION: McMullan Named Mississippi State Baseball Associate Head Coach In a move that feels both strategic and sentimental, Mississippi State Baseball has officially announced the hiring of Kevin McMullan as the programâs new Associate Head Coach. The veteran baseball mind, known for his elite recruiting acumen and infield development skills, returns to Starkville in what many are calling a homecoming years in the making. McMullan, who previously made a name for himself as a top assistant at the University of Virginia, brings with him decades of experience, championship pedigree, and deep SEC familiarity. His return to Mississippi…
There were plenty of reasons for Maddox Miller to be anxious about his future with Mississippi State. It wasnât that the LHP from Oak Grove wasnât talented enough to be a Diamond Dawg, but anytime thereâs staff turnover, it begs the question as to whether or not the new group will have a playerâs plans in the cards. It didnât take long for Miller to know that Starkville would remain where he belonged.Head coach Brian OâConnor came to State and had a busy few weeks upon taking the job as the new baseball coach. Among those assignments for the…
BREAKING: Nittany Lion Wrestling Clubâs Aaron Brooks Confirms Departure After Failing USADA Test In a stunning and unexpected development, Aaron Brooks, one of the most accomplished wrestlers to come through the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and a multi-time NCAA champion at Penn State, has confirmed his departure from the club following a failed drug test conducted by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA). The 24-year-old, who has been a cornerstone of both collegiate and freestyle wrestling in recent years, tested positive for a banned substance during a routine out-of-competition screening. The news sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, as…
It was easy to predict who would be selected first overall in the 2025 NBA Draft more than a year in advance of commissioner Adam Silver calling names. It was always going to be Cooper Flagg. But the 2026 NBA Draft has more questions at the top and features at least three prospects who could reasonably lead front office big boards right now — specifically Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer, each of whom will play college basketball next season. Peterson is going to Kansas. Dybantsa is enrolled at BYU. Boozer is headed to Duke. Reasonable minds…