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Lane Kiffin’s late mom’s rules reveal sacrifices she made as football coach’s wife, mother Ole Miss football coach Lane Kiffin’s mom, Robin, had a few rules when raising her football-focused family. In a 2007 ESPN story, she detailed what it was like being married to an NFL coach, Monte Kiffin, and having two sons following the same path filled with airline miles and sleepless nights. At the time of the article’s publication, Monte was the defensive coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Lane was a rookie head coach with the Oakland Raiders in the NFL. His brother, Chris, was…

Headline: 🏆 “CROWNED KINGS: Alabama Named Greatest Program in College Football History—But the Untold Story Will Stun You” — TUSCALOOSA, Ala.— After 150 years of bone-crushing tackles, Heisman heroes, and Saturday legends, ESPN has made its call. In what is being hailed as the definitive ranking of college football’s greatest dynasties, Alabama has officially been named the No. 1 program in college football history. The news came as part of ESPN’s long-anticipated 150 Greatest Programs project, a comprehensive review spanning nearly two centuries of football lore. From the dusty fields of the early 1900s to today’s…

While Lane Kiffin isn’t coming back to Tuscaloosa, another member of the Kiffin family could make their way into Crimson and White. Lane Kiffin’s son Knox Kiffin spent this weekend at Alabama Football’s recruiting camp this weekend.The ties between Lane Kiffin and Tuscaloosa run deep, even as he’s currently the Head Coach at Ole Miss. After Lane Kiffin was fired on the tarmac by USC, the Head Coach was once again looking for a new job. Nick Saban brought Kiffin into his infamous Coaching Rehab, hiring him to replace Doug Nussmeier as his offensive coordinator. As Alabama’s offensive coordinator, Kiffin…

Ole Miss Football Pushing Right Buttons for Coveted Tennessee Offensive Line Target Clarksville (Tenn.) Kirkwood four-star offensive lineman Kamari Blair is down to six schools with the Ole Miss Rebels in the thick of it for the touted Tennessee native. Blair, the No. 22 rated offensive tackle in America, has cruised up the recruiting rankings as a sought-after prospect by multiple programs as he locks in on a commitment this summer.Lane Kiffin and Co. continue pushing all the right buttons for the coveted target as begins to evaluate the contenders in his process down the stretch. The 6-foot-6,…

Murrieta (Calif.) four-star quarterback Bryson Beaver was in Los Angeles this week to take part in the prestigious Elite 11 Finals alongside the nation’s top signal-callers. Beaver, a Top-25 quarterback in America, is in the midst of a criticl stretch in his recruitment process with multiple schools extending offers his way.He recently backed off of a commitment to the Boise State Broncos where he’s quickly become one of the hottest names on the market. “Earlier this week, after speaking with Coach Danielson, I made the decision to decommit from Boise State and reopen my recruiting process,” Beaver wrote.…

Duke Basketball Recruiters Contact Son of Former ACC Big Man Duke basketball head coach Jon Scheyer and his staff haven’t officially entered the Obinna Ekezie Jr. sweepstakes just yet. But two other bluebloods already have in Kentucky and Kansas. And Scheyer’s Blue Devils have now reached out to the namesake son of the late-1990s starting center for then-ACC member Maryland.In fact, Obinna Ekezie Jr. told Recruits Zone’s Blake Smith that Duke was one the 15 schools he heard from within 36 hours of last week’s opening to the direct-contact period in the 2027 cycle. “I watch a lot of Nikola…

Rising NBA Rookies Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham Sign Landmark Shoe Deals with Major Brand In a bold move that further cements their rising stardom, NBA rookies Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham have signed endorsement deals with one of the world’s most iconic shoe companies—Nike. The deals, announced just days after the 2025 NBA Draft, mark a major milestone for both players as they prepare for their first professional seasons and join a long list of basketball legends who have partnered with the brand. Sheppard and Dillingham, both former Kentucky Wildcats, captivated the college basketball world during their…

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant is expected to be traded this offseason. A 15-time NBA All-Star, Durant was part of a star trio in Phoenix that included Bradley Beal and Devin Booker. But this group failed to win a playoff game in two seasons together, and missed the 2025 postseason entirely. Durant has been linked to several teams this offseason, with the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat being the three on his preferred list (via ESPN). As these rumors continue to circulate, Durant made an off the court announcement earlier this week with Boardroom, his co-owned…

Tennessee football is hosting one of its 2026 commits for an official visit this weekend. As the Vols look to seal the deal on some top uncommitted prospects in town, they’ll get the help of three-star linebacker Braylon Outlaw. The UT commit out of Pike Road, Alabama, has been in the boat since November 8, 2024.Since committing, Outlaw has consistently made his way to campus. This included visits for 865 Live on May 24 and Jan. 19 of 2025, as well as Dec. 14 of 2024. Prior to his commitment, he visited UT on Oct. 19, 2024,…

Favorable Zakai Zeigler legal battle ruling opens door for another Tennessee star’s fifth year That was the original argument, but Zeigler was denied the fifth-year option. “Plaintiff has failed to present sufficient evidence that the Four-Seasons Rule produces substantial anticompetitive effects in the market for student athlete services and NIL compensation in Division I basketball,” the judgment stated. Zeigler and his legal team appealed the decision and are currently seeking stronger evidence. The four-year Tennessee point guard has formed a unique bond with head coach Rick Barnes. Zeigler wants just one more year at Tennessee—a place he never…