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From Managing Madrid | 7 days ago | 1 read
There are a variety of reasons why the New England Patriots were able to go from 4-13 to 17-3 and a Super Bowl berth in just one year. However, one of the biggest contributing factors to the biggest single-season turnaround in NFL history is the team’s ability to maximize its rookie class. Led by fourth […]
From Pats Pulpit | 7 days ago | 1 read
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — At a press conference on Wednesday night, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema addressed his defensive coordinator opening, dropping hints to some major changes coming to the defensive side of the ball in 2026 along the way. Just last week, Aaron Henry left the Illini for an opportunity on Marcus Freeman’s staff at […]
From The Champaign Room | 7 days ago | 1 read
The Kentucky Wildcats moved to 16-7 on the season following their win over the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday night. In a game where Otega Oweh did his thing and Brandon Garrison stepped up off the bench, the Cats shared the ball well all night long, finishing with 21 assists on 30 made field goals. According […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 7 days ago | 0 reads
It didn’t take long for those who have Notre Dame Football living rent free in their heads to start flipping out about the 2026 schedule. It’s low hanging fruit for sure, but it’s still fruit. Notre Dame is not playing the toughest schedule in the country in 2026, and that makes its many detractors pretty […]
From One Foot Down | 7 days ago | 2 reads
Wednesday night’s game in Corvallis was already going to be a big one for both the Washington State Cougars and Oregon State Beavers. The Cougars sat in a three-way tie for fourth in the WCC standings with Pacific and San Francisco at 6-5. The Beavers sat just a game back at 5-6. By the time […]
From CougCenter | 7 days ago | 0 reads
This week, I had the chance to speak with longtime Notre Dame athletic trainer Mike Bean about a problem he spent decades watching athletes struggle through—and the solution he eventually built himself. After 36 years with Notre Dame student-athletes across baseball, men’s and women’s soccer, hockey, tennis and for the last 30 years football, Bean had […]
From One Foot Down | 7 days ago | 4 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois dominated Northwestern at the State Farm Center in round two of what should always be a closely contested “rivalry” game. Instead, Wednesday night’s 84-44 Illini win was a forgettable chapter in a storied duel between both programs. Illinois put together its most complete performance in conference play of the 2025-26 season. […]
From The Champaign Room | 7 days ago | 0 reads
On Wednesday night, an NCAA appeals committee finally got around to denying Trinidad Chambliss’ appeal of a previous denial, ending a process dedicated to going through the motions before a pre-determined outcome. No one expected anything less from the guardians of the game, and the last 3+ weeks only served as something to talk about […]
From Red Cup Rebellion | 7 days ago | 1 read
Clemson rose to the occasion when it needed to in a late West-Coast showdown with Stanford, claiming its 9th ACC win of the season and its 13th straight road win in ACC play. In a close back-and-forth game, the Tigers struggled with uncharacteristic turnovers and a sluggish offense. The first half was tightly contested, with […]
From Shakin The Southland | 8 days ago | 1 read
Illinois will search for another top-10 road win Saturday night in East Lansing, and one of Michigan State’s best players may not be on the court (at least to start). Tom Izzo had some choice words for Jeremy Fears’ performance in the Spartans’ Wednesday night to Minnesota. “Jeremy’s gotta grow up a little bit,” Izzo […]
From The Champaign Room | 8 days ago | 0 reads
When the Virginia Tech Hokies were on the verge of hiring former Penn State coach James Franklin in the fall, many wondered who he would hire as his defensive coordinator. A logical choice would’ve been former Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry. However, the Hokies fired Pry in September. Franklin and Pry go back a […]
From Gobbler Country | 8 days ago | 0 reads
The New England Patriots have touched down in California where work continues to Super Bowl LX. Beyond the normal coverage here on Pats Pulpit, stay tuned for live daily updates on YouTube from Brian Hines, Alex Barth, Taylor Kyles, and Mike Kadlick below. Wednesday 2/4 The Patriots started their day off with full-team media availability […]
From Pats Pulpit | 8 days ago | 0 reads
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Illinois caught fire early from beyond the arc and did not hesitate to slow down. Coming off consecutive top-5 road wins for the first time in program history after taking down No. 4 Purdue and No. 5 Nebraska, Illinois reminded its fans of the depth it has to offer with five Illini […]
From The Champaign Room | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Athletic’s Real Madrid correspondent Mario Cortegana published a report summarising Real Madrid’s activity this winter window (it was none), and there are some tidbits worth knowing as a Liverpool FC fan. In the section that looks ahead to Madrid’s potential summer business, it is mentioned that while Carlo Ancelotti was still Real Madrid manager, […]
From The Liverpool Offside | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Thinking long term, which seems apropos since it’s that February turn for the home stretch of the season, there’s a singular vision that haunts. And, no, it’s not Kasean Pryor firing a triple, thereby pushing good fortune during far and away his signature performance of the year. As scary as that open FG attempt from […]
From Card Chronicle | 8 days ago | 1 read
Sebastian Fundora is officially set to defend his WBC super welterweight title against ex-welterweight titlist Keith Thurman, with the fight rescheduled for March 28 in Las Vegas. Prime Video will have the Premier Boxing Champions card available on pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Fundora and Thurman met up in Los Angeles to […]
From Bad Left Hook | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Gophers snapped their 7-game losing streak, beating #10 Michigan State 73-76. After frequently leading at the half and collapsing in the second, Minnesota extned their lead and held on against the #10 team in the country. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led the way for the Gophers with 22 points, but it was a team effort from […]
From The Daily Gopher | 8 days ago | 0 reads
ACC Prescription made a good point that Friday night college football isn’t the same as it used to be. That’s not a bad thing for the ACC as it’s about exposure. RubbingtheRock says Dabo Swinney and Clemson may have forced the NCAA’s hand when it comes to the transfer portal. One can only hope. ChopChat … Continue reading »
From All Sports Discussion | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Alabama and Texas A&M faced off in a much anticipated matchup tonight, and the Tide prevailed 100-97. This one was played at a breakneck pace from the beginning. Alabama started off hot and led by as much as nine early, but the Aggies battled back and tied things up at 46 headed into the locker […]
From Roll 'Bama Roll | 8 days ago | 2 reads
The portal is closed. It has to be a relief to Coach Odom and his staff knowing that this is the team they will carry into the fall. No 2nd portal window after Spring Ball, juat development, culture building and improving. Purdue ended the portal season with the 22nd ranked class, there was some great […]
From Hammer and Rails | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Following their road win over Notre Dame on January 13, the Miami Hurricanes were experiencing the highest of the highs. Vibes were great. The team improved its overall record to 15-2 and won its first four ACC games. They put together an eye-popping 10-game win streak and were poised to make the NCAA Tournament. Now, […]
From State of The U | 8 days ago | 1 read
The Kentucky Wildcats are back in action tonight as they host the Oklahoma Sooners at Rupp Arena. Game time is set for 9:00 PM ET on ESPN2. You can stream the game online using WatchESPN and listen in through the radio with the UK Sports Network. This is about as tricky a trap game as […]
From A Sea Of Blue | 8 days ago | 0 reads
Super Bowl 60 features two teams that missed the playoffs last season, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Also, both head coaches, Mike Macdonald and Mike Vrabel, were hired by their respective teams recently, with this being Macdonald’s second season and Vrabel’s first on the job. Meanwhile, the Las Vegas Raiders’ roster is expected […]
From Silver And Black Pride | 8 days ago | 1 read
Can’t have a perfect February if you don’t win the first game of February. Go Cards.
From Card Chronicle | 8 days ago | 1 read