Author: Fisherman1
A Monument to Legacy: Ole Miss Honors Archie and Eli Manning with Bronze Statues In a stirring tribute that merges past greatness with timeless reverence, the University of Mississippi has officially unveiled statues honoring two of the most iconic names in college football history—Archie and Eli Manning. The larger-than-life bronze figures now stand proudly outside Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, immortalizing a father-son duo whose legacies helped shape the Ole Miss Rebels’ football tradition. The ceremony, held on campus with hundreds of fans, alumni, and former players in attendance, was more than just a nod to history—it was a celebration of…
Exodus on the Mound: What Tennessee Baseball’s Pitching Departures to the Transfer Portal Really Mean As the dust settles on the 2025 college baseball season, the Tennessee Volunteers find themselves grappling with an unexpected dilemma: a wave of pitching talent heading out the door via the NCAA transfer portal. While the program remains a national powerhouse under head coach Tony Vitello, the sudden departures have raised eyebrows across the college baseball landscape—and inside the SEC, where every roster move can tip the competitive balance. At least four scholarship pitchers, including key bullpen contributors and one weekend starter, have…
Historic Milestone: Josh Heupel Named NCAA National Coach of the Year, Cementing Tennessee Legacy In a moment that will forever be etched in Tennessee Volunteers history, head football coach Josh Heupel has been awarded the NCAA National Coach of the Year, the most prestigious individual coaching honor in college football. This landmark achievement not only celebrates Heupel’s transformative impact on the Vols program but also marks the highest coaching accolade ever earned in the storied history of Tennessee athletics. Since taking the reins in Knoxville, Heupel has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for a program once mired in mediocrity.…
Egor Demin is expected to be drafted anywhere from No. 10 to No. 16 in the upcoming NBA draft, and freshman recruit AJ Dybantsa is making headlines almost daily as his USA 19-and-Under team in Colorado Springs prepares to leave for the World Championships in Switzerland. These two summer stories are a remarkable shift in the offseason for BYU basketball. Projected No. 1 draft pick Dybantsa continues to turn heads with his play and his social media presence is growing. He scored 11 points in three minutes in one of the open scrimmages in Colorado, and drew the attention…
Kalani Sitake praises wife as No. 1 mentor Speaking to a room full of Utah County entrepreneurs this week, Sitake reiterated the importance of positive mentors. He cited several who shaped his career, including Edwards, Gary Andersen and Kyle Whittingham Kalani Sitake has loved BYU his entire life. As a young boy, when he and his friends spent Saturday afternoons sneaking into games at Cougar Stadium, he dreamed of playing for BYU — which he did. Working various football jobs as an adult, Sitake dreamed of coaching at BYU — which he does. The three-year starter at fullback…
As the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns continue to hold ongoing trade talks centered around Kevin Durant, there’s one familiar name that has popped up as a player the former may be asking for: Cody Martin. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Heat holds an “affinity” for Martin. After jump-starting the career of his twin brother, Caleb, it’s no surprise that the Heat may be interested in Cody as they look to close a potential deal for KD.Cody spent the first six years of his career with the Charlotte Hornets, but was recently traded to the Phoenix Suns.…
Stunning Fall from Grace: How Jon Scheyer Went from Duke’s Brightest Star to Off the Court in Just One Year In the span of just 12 months, Jon Scheyer’s career trajectory shifted from promising NBA hopeful to an abrupt and unfortunate departure from professional basketball. Once heralded as the face of Duke University basketball and a leader on their 2010 national championship team, Scheyer’s transition to the pros was marred by injuries, bad luck, and an untimely career-ending setback that stunned fans and analysts alike. Scheyer’s college legacy was etched in stone after his final season at Duke.…
“They’ll Regret It”: Jayson Tatum Sounds Off on NBA Teams Overlooked Duke Star in Draft Byline: June 21, 2025 In a bold statement that’s igniting debates across the basketball world, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum didn’t hold back when discussing this year’s NBA Draft. Speaking to reporters after a Team USA practice session in Las Vegas, Tatum dropped a fiery take that immediately went viral: > “Mark my words — teams that passed on Jaylen Starks are gonna regret it. Just like they regretted passing on me.” Tatum, a fellow Duke alum and one…
Nation’s No. 1 shooting guard text’s Duke Jon Scheyer ‘all the time’ The Duke Blue Devils men’s basketball team has signed back-to-back No. 1 classes in the country, and they are going for a third. One of their top targets is Jordan Smith Jr., the best shooting guard in the country.Smith is the No. 4 overall player and No. 1 shooting guard in On3’s industry ranking. The 6-foot-2, 200-pounder is also the No. 1 player from Virginia. While he doesn’t know when he will commit to one of his many suitors, he does know what he is looking for.The…
We’re gonna try everything we can to have that not be the case,” Byrne said, per Mike Rodak. “We have one team that makes a healthy profit in football. We have one that turns a profit in men’s basketball. However, we have 19 that don’t. Football has been the sport that has historically supported the department, and the investments we’ve made in the young men in our football program I’m very proud of, both from a revenue-sharing standpoint but also what we do holistically with the young men.” “As far as how many sports we have, it’s a hard…