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Is KJ Jefferson the best QB in the SEC?

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Coming off two good years starting in the SEC, KJ Jefferson enters his 5th collegiate season ready to take the nation by storm. After Young, Hooker, Levis and Bennett all left for the NFL, the hottest question now is who takes the crown as the best QB in the SEC? Jefferson had an elite year last year, but was plagued with injuries throughout. He was not 100% healthy during most of the season according to reports, and that changed the trajectory for Ar...

From Arkansas Fight | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Pat Narduzzi ranked 6th out of ACC coaches by CBS Sports

Photo by Logan Whitton/Getty Images Pitt coach’s ranking does not change from 2022 list. Each year the folks at CBS Sports release a ranking of all the P5 football coaches. Despite another successful season, Narduzzi did not move up in the rankings, staying at number 6. Here’s what they had to say: “ Pat Narduzzi (29 overall): Narduzzi lost a Heisman finalist at quarterback, had to cycle through signal-callers due to various injury issues in 2022 and still managed to win eight regular-s...

From Cardiac Hill | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Four-star DE Mylachi Williams has Pitt in his final list before commitment

The Pitt Panthers continue to push for the four star defensive end The Pittsburgh Panthers will have an important commitment coming up at the end of this week. Four-star defensive end Mylachi Williams will make his commitment on July 8th and the Pittsburgh Panthers are a part of the finalists for the pass rusher. Syracuse, Notre Dame , Penn State, and Texas A&M are the other schools that have made the final list. BREAKING: C/O 2024, 4-Star EDGE Mylachi Williams is down to 5️⃣ Schools & w...

From Cardiac Hill | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Pittsburgh Panthers make top four of 4-Star WR Zy’Marin Lang

The Pittsburgh Panthers look to continue to add to their talented class The Pittsburgh Panthers have named a finalist by wide receiver Zy’Marin Lang after taking an official visit back in June. The 6-foot-3, 170-pound receiver also has Kansas State , South Carolina, and South Florida as his other remaining choices. My top four … I’ll be committing on July 30th!! #StayTuned @Rivals @RI5E_Sports pic.twitter.com/qM3eIX2sxD — 4⭐️ Zy’marion “Li Nook” Lang (@Nook1k1) July 3, 2023 Lang ...

From Cardiac Hill | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Former West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint has Pitt in final three

Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports Pitt is still in on getting a player from their rival Jeff Capel and the Pittsburgh Panthers continue to look to add talent to the roster and one of the top guards in the transfer portal is considering crossing enemy lines. Former West Virginia guard Joe Toussaint has Pitt in his final three, joining Kansas State and Texas Tech according to Joe Tipton of On3 . NEWS: West Virginia grad transfer Joe Toussaint tells @On3sports he’s down to three school...

From Cardiac Hill | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

The TDS Eulogies: Robert Steeg

Robert Steeg/Daily Stampede The Fozzie Bear of USF Twitter eulogizes this website. Like so many other SB Nation team sites over the past few years, the Daily Stampede website as you know it is going bye bye . We’ve anticipated this coming for long time now and have shifted our content towards our YouTube, Twitch, and Discord channels in recent months. While our staff still irons out the details over where to find us in the future, they offer a proper eulogy for our beloved “HATEBLOG.” Fir...

From The Daily Stampede | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update

Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 17 games, has a batting average of .205, with 9 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Wil Crowe - Pittsburgh Pirates In 5 appearances, has pitched...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 2 reads

Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 14 games, has a batting average of .250, with 9 hits, 0 home runs, and 4 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Wil Crowe - Pittsburgh Pirates In 5 appearances, has pitched 9.2 in...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 2 reads

South Carolina football learns 2024 SEC opponents

Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images And it is quite the schedule. Ahead of its 2024 expansion with the addition of new members Texas and Oklahoma, the Southeastern Conference released each team’s conference foes on Wednesday night to show a preview into what life in the new SEC will be like — including the lack of divisions. Although kickoff times and other specifics are still unknown, South Carolina will face LSU, Texas A&M, Ole Miss, and Missouri at home, while the Gamecocks travel to...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 1 read

Gainesville Super Regional - South Carolina vs. Florida game 2 recap: Gamecocks shut out by Gators 4-0, eliminated from postseason

The Big Spur USC’s offense was unable to get anything going South Carolina’s offense went back to its unproductive ways in the second game of the Gainesville Super Regional, as the Gamecocks were blanked 4-0 by Florida to end their season. The Gators got on the board early, going up 2-0 in the second inning after BT Riopelle walked and Luke Heyman singled with one out, then later scored on a double by Colby Halter. UF added another run in the fifth, when Wyatt Langford walked with one o...

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From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Gainesville Super Regional - South Carolina at Florida game 1 recap: Gamecocks fall to Gators 5-4

The Big Spur USC lost the lead late and couldn’t quite rally enough South Carolina got off to a hot start but missed chances to build a big early lead against Florida on Friday night and couldn’t recover from losing the lead, dropping the first game in the Super Regional 5-4. The Gamecocks got on the board early, going up 1-0 in the first inning when Will McGillis hit a leadoff homer. Braylen Wimmer followed with a single, Cole Messina knocked a base hit with one out, and Gavin Casas si...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

One simple switch to save Florida football

There’s only one thing to blame for the Gators’ gridiron woes. And a new kind of Pepsi Challenge could fix them. Late in my seventh grade year, my school welcomed a new student from the state of Indiana. I had just attended the Final Four in Indianapolis, where the Florida Gators had triumphed over the North Carolina Tar Heels and succumbed to the dirty trickery of Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA Tournament final. Much like George Costanza and George Peppard having the sam...

From Alligator Army | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Gamecocks in MLB/MiLB Weekly Update

Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images Each week we’ll look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the major and minor leagues It’s time for our weekly look at how former South Carolina baseball players are doing in the pros. First, the guys playing for MLB teams: Jackie Bradley Jr. - Kansas City Royals In 43 games, has a batting average of .133, with 14 hits, 1 home run, and 6 RBI Batting average ⬇️ since last week Jonah Bride - Oakland Athletics In 8 games, has a bat...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 2 reads

Columbia Regional - South Carolina vs. Campbell game recap: Gamecocks trounce Camels 16-7, advance to Super Regionals

The Big Spur USC outscored its opponents 41-14 in the Regional 1-seed South Carolina rolled to a 16-7 win over 2-seed Campbell in the Columbia Regional on Sunday night, punching their ticket to the Super Regionals next weekend. The Camels got on the board early, taking a 2-0 lead in the first inning on a home run by Logan Jordan. The lead was short-lived, though, as the Gamecocks answered in the next inning. Cole Messina reached on an error to start things off, then Talmadge LeCroy got ...

From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Columbia Regional - South Carolina vs. North Carolina State game recap: Gamecocks beat Wolfpack 6-3

The Big Spur USC advanced in the winner’s bracket 1-seed South Carolina beat 3-seed North Carolina state 6-3 to advance in the winner’s bracket of the Columbia Regional. The game was scoreless until the third, when the Gamecocks took a 2-0 lead after Will McGillis walked with two outs and Braylen Wimmer went yard. USC broke things open in the fifth. Wimmer, Ethan Petry, and Cole Messina walked to load the bases with two outs and Talmadge LeCroy walked too to force in a run and make the ...

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From Garnet And Black Attack | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

Leeds United Relegated to the Championship

A dejected Adam Forshaw of Leeds United after conceding the second goal | Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images The season ends in inevitable heartbreak... It took just 91 seconds for Spurs to kill to hopeful Elland Road atmosphere, as he was found completely open in the penalty area to tuck away the killer goal to send Leeds United down. But there were 88 minutes left to play, and in the span, The Whites struggled to trouble Fraser Forster between the Spurs sticks. Robin Koch ...

From Through It All Together | over 2 years ago | 0 reads

MIA 10, COL 2: Rocky Mountain High

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Strong Sandy, Soler, and surprise Davis all star in route of Rockies. The last time Sandy Alcantara stood on the pitcher’s mound at Coors Field on August 6, 2021, then-manager Don Mattingly took the ball from his ace in what, to this day, remains a career-worst outing. Lasting just 3.2 innings, the future unanimous NL Cy Young coughed up 10 runs on 10 hits, surrendering 3 home runs. By Game Score - of which Sandy totaled a score of 0 - it was and s...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 4 reads

Fish Stripes Top 30: 2023 Pre-Draft Edition

Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images An updated look at the top Miami Marlins prospects. For a low-budget franchise like the Miami Marlins, scouting and player development will always be crucial. To ultimately compete at the major league level, the Fish must first identify players with promising talent and makeup, then bring out the best in them. Some will matriculate to Miami’s roster, while others will be flipped elsewhere for more complementary pieces, and the reali...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 2 reads

Offishial news, 5/23/23: Another DLC hot streak; Jonathan Davis trade

Photo by Kevin Barral/Fish Stripes Today’s Marlins news roundup also includes an upcoming line of Sandy Alcantara apparel that’ll raise funds for a good cause. Monday’s Game Marlins Podcast Episodes The Marlins made a peculiar trade , acquiring 31-year-old outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Tigers for outfield prospect Brady Allen , their fifth-round pick from the 2021 MLB Draft. Davis hasn’t shown much pop in his previous MLB opportunities (.185/.291/.245, 54 wRC+...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads

Tracking Miami Marlins injury, rehab updates

Photo by Bryan Cereijo/Getty Images Letting you know who’s out with injuries, what they’re recovering from and when to expect them back on the field. No ability is more important than availability. With that in mind, Fish Stripes has created this landing page to be frequently updated throughout the baseball season with the latest on injuries affecting Miami Marlins players in both the majors and minors. Major League Injuries RHP Nic Enright (60-day IL, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Last off...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads

5-year Marliniversary: Marlins score two in ninth to rally past Mets

Getty Images A Marlins memory from this day in 2018. Despite being one of the top perennial pitchers in baseball during his time with the New York Mets, Jacob deGrom has lost eight of his last 14 decisions against the Miami Marlins. Against Miami, deGrom also holds a sub-three ERA for his career. On this day five years ago, the right-hander was as good as advertised, but the Mets’ bullpen let him down. After being shut out for eight innings, the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to s...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 5 reads

MIA 3, COL 5: DLC stays hot, but Marlins drop game 1

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports The Marlins couldn’t take full advantage of their scoring opportunities in Monday’s loss. The Marlins traveled to the Mile High City for game one of a four-game set against the Colorado Rockies. Playing at Coors field poses a big threat to the Marlins pitching staff as it is the most hitter-friendly park in baseball, but the high altitude works both ways. It is set to be an exciting series. A quick start Jon Berti wasted no time getting things starte...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 4 reads

Miami Marlins Acquire Jonathan Davis from Detroit Tigers

Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Miami adds some major league-ready outfield depth via trade in exchange for a recent draft pick. On Monday, the Miami Marlins announced their acquisition of outfielder Jonathan Davis from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for 2021 fifth-round draft pick Brady Allen . The Marlins have acquired OF Jonathan Davis from the Tigers in exchange for minor league OF Brady Allen. #Marlins — Kevin Barral (@kevin_barral) May 22, 2023 D...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads

Marlins vs. Rockies: Start time, how to watch and game thread—May 22, 2023

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images Edward Cabrera and Chase Anderson will start Monday’s Marlins vs. Rockies game at Coors Field. Full lineups and game notes in here. Welcome to Monday’s Marlins (24-23, -54 RD) vs. Rockies (19-28, -46 RD) game thread. It’s the opening of a new Marlins series, which means we’re doing an hour-long livestream with the Fish Stripes staff and special guests. Participate in Prediction Time with us by becoming a Super Subscriber on Twitter or YouTube...

From Fish Stripes | over 2 years ago | 3 reads

Match Recap: West Ham United 3-1 Leeds United

Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images The Whites’ survival hopes are taken out of their hands... Leeds United have doomed themselves to a practically no-hope situation going into the final day of the season after surrendering a 1-0 lead at West Ham . Rodrigo opened the scoring when he arrived in the penalty area to meet Weston McKennie’s long throw from the left, volleying the ball into the roof of the Hammers’ net. WHAT A GOAL! Rodrigo fires Leeds ahead with this brilliant strike ⚪...

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From Through It All Together | over 2 years ago | 0 reads