Author: Fisherman1
SALT LAKE CITY — Chris Hill was poolside Wednesday afternoon when he answered the phone, relaxing after a round of golf. The former Utah athletic director’s playing partner? His longtime counterpart in Provo, ex-Brigham Young AD Tom Holmoe. “When Tom announced his retirement, I told him we’d play a round to celebrate,” Hill explained. (Holmoe stepped down this spring after two decades in charge of BYU athletics.) “Tom and I always got along. People don’t understand that because of the whole Utah-BYU thing. But the schools had a lot in common, and they still do. They’ll vote the…
The BYU football team’s defense in 2024 didn’t have many weaknesses as the Cougars rolled to an 11-2 record and impressive 36-14 win over Travis Hunter, Shedeur Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes in the Alamo Bowl. If there was a deficiency on the defensive side of the ball that kept BYU from going undefeated in Big 12 play and making the College Football Playoff, it was probably the lack of sacks. That, and the inability to get off the field consistently on third down. BYU had 20 sacks in 13 games, 1.54 per game, last season. That put…
Heat’s perfect successor to Pat Riley emerges after bombshell move by Raptors Could the Heat be ready for change of their own in the front office? A move that no one saw coming could open the door for the Miami Heat to do something jarring themselves. If the Heat were waiting for the right moment to make a big move in the front office, now could be the ideal time to do so. What if the Heat decided to replace Pat Riley with Ujiri? Let me preface this by saying, this is probably not going to happen. Especially with…
Another Dominating Performance from the Nittany Lions as They Make History at NCAA Wrestling Championship The Penn State Nittany Lions have once again cemented their dynasty in the world of college wrestling, delivering a dominating performance at the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships. With unmatched depth, relentless energy, and championship poise, the Nittany Lions not only took home another team title — their 11th under head coach Cael Sanderson — but they also made history in the process. Held at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri, the championship weekend was nothing short of a showcase for Penn State’s…
Top Prospect Tay Kinney Commits to Kentucky Over Duke and Baylor In a major recruiting victory for John Calipari and the Kentucky Wildcats, five-star guard Tay Kinney has officially announced his commitment to Kentucky, choosing the Wildcats over powerhouse programs Duke and Baylor. The highly sought-after Class of 2025 recruit made his decision public via social media on Thursday afternoon, sending waves of excitement through Big Blue Nation and cementing Kentucky’s status as a dominant force in college basketball recruiting. Kinney, a 6-foot-5 combo guard out of Springfield, Ohio, is widely regarded as one of the most complete…
Faison has patiently waited. He brought on NIL attorney Darren Heitner to help with the waiver for eligibility in early May. Faison’s camp has held off on filing a lawsuit to this point. The Utah State transfer graduated from high school in 2019 and enrolled at Marshall, but never played a snap for the Thundering Herd and later left the program. He enrolled in online classes at Lackawanna College in 2020, but did not play football. And when he enrolled at Snow College in 2021, he didn’t get on the field until 2022 and transferred to Utah State for…
ZERO DISCIPLINE: Oklahoma Sooner Coach Brent Venables Suspends 3 Key Players After Explosive Training Ground Outburst… Full Details In a shocking development that’s sent shockwaves through Norman, Oklahoma, Sooners head coach Brent Venables has officially suspended three key players following what insiders are calling a “chaotic and unacceptable” training ground altercation. The incident occurred during a closed summer workout session earlier this week and has raised serious concerns about internal discipline as Oklahoma prepares for its debut SEC season. According to team sources, the outburst stemmed from mounting tensions during a full-speed, full-contact scrimmage. Star linebacker Kamari Davis,…
ZERO DISCIPLINE: Georgia Football Coach Kirby Smart Suspends 3 Key Players After Explosive Training Ground Outburst In a dramatic turn of events that has rocked the Georgia Bulldogs football program, head coach Kirby Smart has suspended three key players following a heated and disruptive training ground altercation. The incident, which took place during an intense offseason workout session earlier this week, has raised major concerns about team discipline and internal culture as Georgia looks to reclaim national championship form heading into the 2025 season. According to sources close to the program, the confrontation began as a verbal exchange…
Ole Miss had 85 student-athletes earn a place on the SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, which was announced by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on Thursday. A total of 1,700 student-athletes from the 16 member schools of the SEC were honored on the spring list, which covers the sports of baseball, golf, softball, tennis and track & field.For Ole Miss, those 85 student-athletes include those who were part of the competition roster during the 2024-25 season. Any student‐athlete who participates in a Southeastern Conference championship sport or a student‐athlete who participates in a sport listed on his/her institution’s NCAA…
Andrew Carr will sign Exhibit 10 contract with Portland Trail Blazers andrew-carr-sign-exhibit-10-contract-portland-trail-blazers After not being selected in the 2025 NBA Draft, Andrew Carr has found his next destination. Following the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft on Thursday night in Brooklyn, NY, it was reported by ESPN’s Jonathan Givony that Carr will sign an Exhibit 10 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. He joins fellow former Wildcat Shaedon Sharpe out west. If you’re unaware, and Exhibit 10 contract is one-year, non-guaranteed minimum salary deal. This type of deal allows teams to bring players in for the Summer League so…