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Part I: Defining Greatness – The Top 25 Penn State Players of the Millennium Penn State football, a program steeped in tradition and legendary figures, has continued to produce elite talent well into the 21st century. While the names of Paterno’s titans like Linebacker U’s finest or the “Smash Mouth” era’s ground-pounders often dominate historical discussions, the new millennium has seen its own crop of Nittany Lion stars etch their names into the record books and the hearts of the Beaver Stadium faithful. Compiling a list of the top 25 players from the year 2000 onwards is a challenging but…

In recruiting news, Penn State is in the mix for a Class of 2026 hoss from Texas. There aren’t a lot of ‘26 OL prospects that are more promising than Drew Evers, and there aren’t a lot of schools that have a shot at him. Penn State is one of those schools WHAT WOULD A COMMITMENT MEAN? So what would a commitment from Evers mean for Penn State? Well, the school has been known to land quality offensive linemen over the past several years, and Evers certainly is that. Penn State has another good one in Kevin Brown…

Wednesday night at 11:59 PM ET is the official deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft and still maintain college eligibility. Why is this relevant? Every member of Big Blue Nation has had their sights fixed on Otega Oweh as he has gone through the NBA Draft process the last several weeks. Oweh was undoubtedly Kentucky’s best and most consistent player from last season, scoring the basketball at a high level and being a terrific off-ball defender. He was a player who brought toughness and leadership to the floor in head coach Mark Pope’s first season…

NBA Draft: Best Landing Spots for Duke’s Cooper Flagg. After a historic freshman season at Duke, Cooper Flagg is as good as a guarantee gets for being selected first overall. The 2025 Naismith Player of the Year will most likely find himself a Dallas Maverick on June 25, but given recent Mavericks transactions, it’s impossible to rule out a trade that would send the pick and Flagg elsewhere. With Flagg’s superstar potential, the 18-year-old phenom can alter the course of any organization that lands him. Flagg has been revered by many as the best American-born prospect in years, with…

Ohio State Football Is Asking For Prayers This Weekend. Ohio State’s football family is asking for prayers for one of their own this weekend. A former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver was involved in a serious ATV accident over the weekend. Ex-Buckeyes wide receiver Julian Fleming was seriously injured in an ATV accident in Pennsylvania on Friday night. He and his girlfriend were reportedly riding an ATV when they got into an accident with a deer. Fleming’s girlfriend was pronounced dead at the scene. Fleming, meanwhile, was rushed to the hospital for his injuries. He has reportedly since…

From Undrafted Gem to Coach’s Corner: Tyler Johnson Joins Fresno State Staff Former Miami Heat guard Tyler Johnson, known for his improbable rise from undrafted free agent to a significant NBA contributor, is embarking on a new chapter in his basketball journey. Johnson has officially been named an assistant coach at his alma mater, Fresno State, marking a full-circle moment for the veteran guard. Johnson’s nine-year professional playing career, which included impactful stints with the Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs, now provides him with a unique and valuable perspective to impart to the…

The Road Less Traveled: Dwyane Wade Reveals Other Stars Eyeing Miami’s Big 3 The Miami Heat’s “Big 3” era, featuring Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh, redefined the NBA landscape in the 2010s. Their decision to unite in South Beach sent shockwaves across the league, ushering in an age of player empowerment and superteams. While the trio ultimately delivered two championships and four consecutive Finals appearances, Dwyane Wade recently revealed that the path to their formation was far from exclusive, with several other prominent stars actively seeking to join their burgeoning dynasty. Speaking on the “Pardon My Take” podcast,…

Texas Projected to Land Son of Former Longhorn and Super Bowl Champion TE. The Texas Longhorns set a record with 12 draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, compared to last year’s 11. Texas was predicted to land the son of a former Super Bowl champion tight end on Sunday. On3’s Joseph Cook logged a prediction for Texas to land 2026 wide receiver Kaydon Finley, the son of NFL tight end Jermichael Finley. His father played for Texas from 2006-07 and was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 2008 NFL Draft. His dad spent his entire…

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer with pools opening and grills cooking up feasts with cold drinks in the sunshine — but none of that matters in comparison to what the holiday actually recognizes. It’s a day to remember, mourn and honor the men and women who have died serving in the U.S. military, heroes making the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Mark Pope spent his Memorial Day paying his respects with his wife, Lee Anne, and his daughters, Layla and Shay, at Arlington National Cemetery and Arlington Ridge Park in Virginia. There, the Pope family took…

3 Young players the Miami Heat must develop, 2 to give up on. When it comes to finding and developing young talent, there’s arguably nobody better in the league than the Miami Heat. For the most part, they usually hit on their draft picks. And their crops of undrafted talent have grown into solid NBA contributors over the years. Heat alumni Max Strus, Gabe Vincent and Caleb Martin are all the best examples of undrafted development in coach Erik Spoelstra’s system. All three would go on to earn lucrative deals elsewhere, once they hit free agency Haywood Highsmith…