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On Saturday, BYU landed a commitment from wide receiver Graham Livingston. Livingston was the leading receiver in the state of Utah last season and he has combined for 2,944 receiving yards over the last two seasons transfer portal era, it’s still important for position coaches to add as much talent to their rooms as possible. That’s where BYU wide receivers coach Fesi Sitake has exceled. Whether it’s through the transfer portal or the high school ranks, Sitake has identified and landed impact players. The wide receiver pipeline at BYU is in a great place. Today, we’re reviewing the scholarship…

When the BYU Football Media Golf Classic was held a year ago at Cedar Hills Golf Club, word was already leaking out that the Cougars were going to be picked low in their second season in the Big 12. The theme that day as players and coaches met with reporters after a golf scramble was that the Cougars would start the campaign with a chip on their shoulder, and prove everybody wrong. They absolutely did that, finishing 11-2 and winning the Alamo Bowl. Fast forward to Monday’s annual event in Northern Utah County. What is motivating BYU this…

SHOCKWAVE AT HIDDEN VALLEY: BYU Coach Kalani Sitake Stuns the World at Coaches Legacy Golf Invitational Sandy, Utah — In an unexpected turn of events that left fans, athletes, and fellow coaches speechless, BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake delivered a masterclass in athleticism—not on the gridiron, but on the green. At Monday’s Coaches Legacy Golf Invitational at Hidden Valley Country Club in Sandy, Sitake emerged not just as a participant, but as the undisputed star of the tournament. The annual charity event, typically a laid-back gathering of prominent coaches raising funds for youth sports programs, quickly transformed…

Pat Riley is finally realizing what Heat fans already figured out It may have taken a while, but it appears that Miami Heat president Pat Riley is finally beginning to realize what the team’s fans already had figured out – that their roster is not presently good enough to compete for a championship. Riley’s decision not to go all-in during their pursuit of Kevin Durant pretty much echoed that. NBA expert Zach Lowe laid it all out on a recent podcast, in which he essentially said that the Heat clearly got to the point where they realized a trio…

ZERO DISCIPLINE: Penn State Coach James Franklin Suspends 3 Key Players After Explosive Training Ground Outburst In a shocking turn of events at Penn State, head football coach James Franklin has suspended three key players following a heated and highly publicized training ground outburst that reportedly disrupted team operations and called into question the program’s internal discipline. According to multiple sources close to the program, the incident occurred during a closed practice session earlier this week at the Lasch Football Building. Tensions had reportedly been building over several days due to escalating competitive drills, communication breakdowns among positional…

RETIREMENT PLAN: Michigan State Coach Tom Izzo Buys $39M Georgia Ranch for Ultimate Outdoor Playground Michigan State men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo is planning for life after the hardwood with a bold and adventurous vision. The Hall of Fame coach has purchased a sprawling $39 million ranch in Georgia, which he’s calling the ultimate family retreat—complete with plans for wakesurfing, hunting, and even a private racetrack. The acquisition, which has raised eyebrows across the sports and real estate worlds alike, underscores Izzo’s desire to create a dynamic family sanctuary that celebrates the outdoors and quality time. After nearly…

MSU Health Care to Relocate Clinical Center Imaging Services to Izzo Family Medical Center In a move aimed at enhancing patient access and consolidating advanced medical services, Michigan State University Health Care announced it will relocate its imaging services from the MSU Clinical Center to the recently developed Izzo Family Medical Center. The transition, set to begin later this year, reflects MSU Health Care’s commitment to providing cutting-edge diagnostic technology in a modern, patient-friendly setting. The Izzo Family Medical Center, named in honor of legendary MSU men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo and his family, represents a major investment…

Tom Izzo Inspires at Blanchard Forum: Leadership, Hard Work, and Staying True to Your Roots Michigan State Men’s Basketball Coach Tom Izzo brought his trademark passion and authenticity to the stage at this year’s Blanchard Forum on Public Service, delivering a stirring message centered on leadership, work ethic, and the importance of never forgetting where you came from. Held annually to promote civic responsibility and ethical leadership, the Blanchard Forum—named after former Michigan Governor and U.S. Ambassador James Blanchard—invited the legendary coach to share his thoughts on building character through sports, leading with integrity, and navigating challenges both…

A Hall of Fame coach’s son got his fairy tale ending. Now he wants to know how the story began EAST LANSING, Mich. — Steven Izzo sat in his locker, aw-shucksing the high point of his adult life, playing a familiar part. The first basket of his five-year career on his father’s Michigan State basketball team was an act of comedic defiance. The gall of this move. Against a Rutgers defender with 6 inches and 50 pounds on him, Steven Izzo took two dribbles to his left, stopped, reversed direction, flicked the ball between his legs, took two more…

Meet Tom Izzo’s 2 Kids! All About the Michigan State Coach’s Daughter Raquel and Son Steven Tom Izzo, the legendary Michigan State men’s basketball coach, is best known for his fiery sideline demeanor, Final Four appearances, and national championship pedigree. But off the court, Izzo embraces an equally passionate role: being a devoted husband and father. Alongside his wife, Lupe Izzo, Tom has two children—daughter Raquel and son Steven—who have grown up surrounded by the green and white spirit of Spartan Nation. Raquel Izzo: The Private and Independent Spirit Raquel Izzo, Tom’s only daughter, has largely chosen…